Winter is the Season of the Believer

The Dome of the Rock Mosque covered in snow isseen from the Mount of
Olives, 31 January 2008. Blankets of snow that yearbrought the Holy
City of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and other cities across the Middle East
grinding to a halt as icy weather gripped the mainly desert region.
AFP PHOTOAFP PHOTO/MENAHEM KAHANA (Photo credit should read MENAHEM
KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images)
"The best season to a believer is the winter, its nights are long for
those who wish to pray, and itsdays are short for those who wish to
fast." - Imamal-Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah)
See Amatullah's concise butinspiring post on MuslimMatters.org: "Why
Winter is the Season of the Believer."

The Power of Dua - - The dua can change our life, our outlook, and our fate. It is the most potent weapon of a believer.

The dua can change our life, our outlook, and our fate. It is the most
potent weapon of a believer.
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Once Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) passed by a people
who were suffering from some affliction. "Why don't they make dua
(prayer) to Allah for protection?" he said. With all the suffering and
disasters Muslims are facing in various parts of the world, the
question canbe directed to all of us today.
It is not that we have forgotten dua completely; we refer to it
regularly. Butour ideas and practice regarding dua have become
distorted. Often it is reduced to the level of a ritual. Generally it
is considered when all our efforts have failed — an actof last resort.
It is belittled through actions and sometimes even with words. Is it
any wonder that today mostly a mention of dua is meant toindicate the
hopelessness of a situation?
What a tragedy, for dua is the most potent weapon ofa believer. It can
change fate, while no action of ours ever can. It is the essence of
ibadah or worship. With it we can never fail; without it we can never
succeed. In the proper scheme of things, dua should be the first and
the last resort of the believer, with all his plans and actions coming
in between.
The most empowering conversation
Dua is conversation with Allah, out Creator, our Lord and Master, the
All Knowing, the All Powerful. This act in itself is of extraordinary
significance. It is the most uplifting, liberating, empowering, and
transforming conversation a person can ever have. We turn to Him
because we know that He alone can lift our sufferingsand solve our
problems. We feel relieved after describing our difficulties to our
Creator. We feel empowered after having communicated with the All
Mighty. We sense His mercyall around us after talking to the Most
Merciful. We get a new commitment to follow His path for that is the
only path for success. We feel blessed with each such commitment.
Our first and last action
In every difficulty our first action is dua, as is our last. We ask
Allah to show us the way to handle that difficulty; we seek His help
in following the path He shows to us; we seek His aid in making our
efforts successful. When we fall sick, we know that we cannot find the
right doctor without His Will; that the best doctor may not be able to
diagnose our condition without His Command; that the best treatment
plan will not succeed without His Permission. We make dua for all of
these. We make dua before we seek medical help, while we are receiving
it and after it has been delivered.
The essence of worship
Dua is the essence of ibadah. A person engaged in dua affirms his
belief in Tawheed (monotheism) and shuns belief in all false gods.
With each dua his belief in Allah grows. He beseeches Him, affirming
his own powerlessness. A person seriously and sincerely engaged in dua
understands exactly the relationship between himself and the Creator
and affirms it through his actions. That is the essence of worship!
Additionally, such a person can never become arrogant or proud, a
logical result of true worship.
Our most potent weapon
Dua is our most potent weapon in all struggles of life as well as in
jihad in the battlefield. During the battle of Badr, the Prophet
Muhammad stood up all night in prayer seeking Allah's help in the
battle between unequal armies that would follow the next day. In the
decisive battles against the crusaders, Sultan Salatuddin Ayyubi was
busy day and night. His days were devoted to Jihad. His nights were
spent making dua, crying, seeking Allah's help. This has been the
practice of all true mujahideen.
Big and small
We should make it a point to make dua for all things big and small. It
is the beginning of wisdom to realize that big and small are arbitrary
labels that aretotally irrelevant in this context. Nothing is too big
for Whom we are asking from; nothing is too small for the one who is
asking. That is why we have been taught to ask Allah when we need
something as small as shoelaces. We should ask as a beggar, as a
destitute person, for that is what we in reality are in relationship
to Allah. At thesame time we should ask with great hope and conviction
that we shall be granted our prayers. We should remember the Hadith:
"There is nothing more dear to Allah than aservant making dua to Him."
On the other hand, a prayer lacking concentration and conviction is no
prayer at all.
All times and all needs
We should make dua at all times, not only during times of distress.
The Prophet Muhammad said: "Whosoever desires that Allah answers his
duas inunfavorable and difficult conditions, he should make plentiful
dua in days of ease and comfort."

My Greatest Need is You

Your hope in my heart is the rarest treasure
Your Name on my tongue is the sweetest word
My choicest hours
Are the hours I spend with You –
O Allah, I can't live in this world
Without remembering You–
How can I endure the next world
Without seeing Your face?
I am a stranger in Your country
And lonely among Your worshippers:
This is the substance of my complaint.

I Asked Allah for Strength

"I asked Allah for strength and Allah gave me difficulties to make me strong.
I asked Allah for wisdom and Allah gave me problems to solve.
I asked Allah for courage and Allah gave me obstacles to overcome.
I asked Allah for love and Allah gave me troubled people to help.
I asked Allah for favors andAllah gave me opportunities.
Maybe I received nothing I wanted, but I received everything I needed
– Alhamdulillah."

Every day do your best, Allah will do the rest

Wash your heart every morning with salat, then warm it up with dhikr.
Begin each day with faith in you heart, and know that no matter how
steep the mountain, Allah is with you as you climb. Every daydo your
best, Allah will do the rest.

Invite Allah’s Power and Wisdom Into Your Life

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL

Allah's power and wisdom are limitless and beyond our comprehension.
But guess what? There is a key that brings Allah's infinite wisdom
into play in your life. That key is prayer. Salat and dua' are like a
special hotline that transcends the veils of space and time and goes
directly to Allah. Prayer is the means and the voice that Allah has
given us to speak to Him, ask His forgiveness, and request His
assistance and wisdom in any situation that we are dealing with. And
it works.
"And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me – indeed I
am near. I respond to theinvocation of the supplicant when he calls
upon Me. So let them respond to Me and believe in Me that they may be
guided." Quran, Al-Baqarah 2:186
Miracles happen every day. Do you not believe that miracles can happen
in your life as well? Do you think that you are too insignificant for
that? SubhanAllah. Allah sees andknows every fallen leaf, every grain
in the darknessof the earth; and He knowsyour innermost thoughts. He
is closer to you than your jugular vein. (Quran 50:16)
Do you think that Allah's nearness to you is because He mistrusts you?
No! Allahhas nothing to fear from you, and therefore nothing to
mistrust. Allah is near to you because He loves you. He is near to you
because He cares about you and understands your pain. He is near to
you so that He can help you. You matter, as much as the ocean, the
trees and the stars. You areimportant to Allah, not as ageneral
concept, but you, as an individual person with your own private needs
and fears. You only have to turn to Him, and call upon Him; and His
wisdom, power and guidance will manifest in your life.
I personally went through a very difficult period whenI was younger.
At the time I felt that I had failed in life. I was beginning to
feelsome despair. But I kept my faith in Allah, and I prayed to Him in
the day and the dark of the night. I trusted Allah, and I knew that He
would not abandon me. And then the last person I would expect, an
acquaintance who I hardly knew and who had no reason to care about
meor my situation, suddenly took an interest and beganhelping me.
Within a short period of time I had a job, and was able to get my own
apartment, and my life had changed completely. It was literally a
miracle. Even now it blows my mind. Allah stepped into that
situation,and He made the impossible possible, because I believed in
Him and I prayed.
Miracles happen every day. Allah hears you. You matter.
"O You the Ever Living Whosustains all that exists! O You Who created
the heavens and the earth without precedence. O You,Who Owns the glory
and the honor, none has the right to be worshipped except You. We seek
refugewith Your mercy. Grant Us success in all of our matters. Please,
do not abandon us to rely on ourselves even for an instant nor on any
of Your creation." – (dua' mentioned in Tafsir ibn Kathir)

Beijing welcome You!

Fri, June 1, 2012
Six-ring highways teaming with traffic, row upon row of high-rise
apartments, manicured public gardens with pondsand lotus blossoms,
transportation ranged from a rickshaw ride and aluxurious limousine
cruise,and cell phones everywhere--- even the migrant workers
bicycling to work have cell phones, and even smart phones, and more
impressed, unbelievably hospitable local people screaming Hello in
Chinese accent---that is Beijing, the capital and financial center of
well over 20 million.
Beijing, a city on display an ancient, multi-faceted culture, welcomes
decent "laowai"-Chinese endearing term for foreigners.
Hot-line：010-64038685
Beijing's Bureau of Public Security has announced on May 14 a
strike-hard campaign to crack down on foreign nationals who have no
valid visa, residence permit or work permit.
Beijing residents areencouraged to inform against any such
three-have-nots foreigner.

NEWS - ~ Hu visits children ahead of Children's Day

President Hu Jintao joins in the fun on Thursday at a party in the
Children's Palace in Dongcheng district, Beijing, ahead of Children's
Day on June 1. [Photo/Xinhua]
President Hu Jintao visits children in the Children's Palace in
Dongcheng district, Beijing, on Thursday ahead of Children's Day on
June 1. [Photo/Xinhua]
President Hu Jintao visits children in the Children's Palace in
Dongcheng district, Beijing, on Thursday ahead of Children's Day on
June 1. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Hu Jintao chats with children from Shifeng of
southwestChina's Sichuan Province and Yushu of northwest China's
Qinghai Province, which were severely damaged by earthquakes, during a
visit to the Beijing Dongcheng Children's Palace on the eve of the
International Children's Day in Beijing, capital of China, May 31,
2012. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)
Chinese President Hu Jintao visited a children's center in Beijing on
Thursday, where he encouraged children to be ambitious and pursue
happy and healthy lives.
At the Beijing Dongcheng Children's Palace, Hu expressed holiday
greetings to children from all ethnic groups as well asrespect for
people working for children, ahead of Friday's International
Children's Day.
Wearing a red scarf, usually worn by Young Pioneers, the president
encouraged children to cultivate interest in science and technology
and master more skills in order to set a solid foundation for
contributions to the futureof China.
While watching Peking Opera performed by children, Hu answered a
request to help one member of the troupe with his facial make-up, and
encouraged children to learn about Chinese history and inherit
excellent traditional culture.
Hu asked the students to take more physical exercise while studying
hard so as to realize all-round development.
Hu expressed wish that allthe children will have a happy childhood.
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Self-Sacrifice

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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Those who think that life is restricted to this earthly life do not
put themselves out for others unless they stand to get something out
of it, and they will not take the initiative to help someone in need.
This is because they do not realise that we will receiveperfect
recompense in the afterlife for the good and the evil we have done in
this world. In some verses of the Qur'an, Allah draws our attention to
their perverse way of thinking:
Truly man was created headstrong in greed. (Surat al-Ma'arij: 19)
Have you seen him who turns away and gives little, and that
grudgingly? (Surat an-Najm: 33-34)
As for those who are tight-fisted and direct others to be
tight-fisted, and hide the bounty Allah has given them, We have
prepared a humiliating punishment for those who disbelieve. (Surat
an-Nisa': 37)
A person must rid himself of the selfishness and meanness of his self.
In this regard, our Lord reveals the following:
So have taqwa of Allah, as much as you are able to, and listen and
obey and spend for your own benefit. It is the people who are
safe-guarded from the avarice of their own selves who are successful.
(Surat at-Taghabun: 16)
For this reason, a person who lives according to theteachings of the
Qur'an will avoid selfishness and make an effort during the day to
share what he owns with others around him. For example, he will take
pleasure in sharing his food with someone who is hungry. He will
happily give prized possessions to someone whose need for them is
greater than his own. He will give whatever is surplus to his needs to
theneedy (Surat al-Baqara: 219). He knows that he will receive a
greater reward for it in the afterlife. In the Qur'an, Allah shows us
the exemplary behaviour in this regard of the Companions of our
Prophet:
Those who were alreadysettled in the abode, andin faith, before they
came, love those who have emigrated to them and do not find in their
hearts any need for whatthey have been given and prefer them to
themselves even if they themselves are needy. It is the people who are
safeguarded from the avarice of their own selves who are successful.
(Surat al-Hashr: 9)
Believers take delight in the knowledge that their act of
self-sacrifice has made someone else happy. They live with the inner
peace of mind that comes from acting out of agood conscience and
knowing that Allah is pleased. Even when they themselves are in need,
they will give up their own rights without a thought. They will never
mention their act of self-sacrifice, they will not behave in order to
be praised or singled out and they will try to make the other party
not feel obliged because of the favour they have done./
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Allah is near to Human

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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Many people think Allah is far away. However, as stated in the Qur'an,
"...Surely your Lord encompasses the peoplewith His knowledge..."
(Surat al-Isra': 60), He is very near. He sees and knows every aspect
of a human being, and hears every word he utters. He isknowledgeable
of even one's inner thoughts. This is related in the Qur'an as
follows:
We created man and We know what his own self whispers to him. We are
nearer to him than his jugular vein. (Surah Qaf: 16)
Allah is so near to man that He hears the prayer ofeveryone-even if he
prays inwardly-and it is He Who answers it:
If My servants ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the
caller when he calls on Me. They should therefore respond to Me and
believe in Me so thathopefully they will be rightly guided. (Surat
al-Baqara: 186)
Allah knows what a person harbours in his heart. He knows whether he
engages in a deed to earn His consent, or to satisfy his own lower
soul.Allah reminds us that He knows our inner thoughts:
...Know that Allah knowswhat is in your selves, sobeware of Him! And
know that Allah is Ever-Forgiving, All-Forbearing. (Surat al-Baqara:
235)
Though you speak out loud, He knows your secrets and what is evenmore
concealed. (Surat Ta Ha: 7)
Allah's Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant
him peace) also reminded Muslims that when they prayed Allah is very
close to them by saying, "You are calling a Hearer, One very close by;
The One Who you are calling is closer to each one of you."(Al-Bukhari
and Muslim)
As He is with you at every moment, Allah is with you as you are
reading this article; He sees what you are doing and knows whatyou are
thinking. This fact is related in the Qur'an as follows:
Do you not see that Allahknows what is in the heavens and on the
Earth? Three men cannotconfer together secretly without Him being the
fourth of them, or five without Him being the sixth of them, or fewer
than that or more without Him being with them wherever they are. Then
He will inform them on the Day of Resurrection of what they did. Allah
has knowledge of all things. (Surat al-Mujadala: 7)/
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HEALTH - ~ ‘Proper lifestyle a panacea for indigestion’

A walkathon organised here on Tuesday by the Indian Society of
Gastroenterology (ISG),Tamil Nadu chapter, inassociation with the
Junior Chamber, Ooty to observe the World Digestive Health Day and
enhance awareness about common gastrointestinal symptoms like
heartburn, bloating of the abdomen, indigestion and constipation
evoked a good response.
Flagging off the rally at theJain Temple, the Nilgiris Collector
Archana Patnaik lauded the effort and said that in an increasingly
stressful world lifestyle related maladies are on therise. She said
that people are not aware of many of them.
K. R. Palaniswamy, Patron, ISG, Tamil Nadu said that this vacation
destination has been chosen as the venue for the event as the presence
of a large numberof tourists would facilitate a wider reach of the
message.
Among those who participated were the Superintendent of Police
S.Nizamuddin and actor Sathyaraj.
In an interaction that followed the consensus of a panel of experts
was thatdigestive health can be protected through proper life style
management, exercise, shunning of junk food and consumption of
adequate quantity of water.
Initiating the discussions, Dr.Palaniswamy pointed out that lifestyle
determines the quality of life and said that owing to changing
lifestyles even children are now suffering due to health problems like
constipation.
Coimbatore based expert Mohan Prasad said that lifestyle changes have
increased the number of reflux cases and also made obesity common. He
underscored the need for good sleep in the night.
Mohammed Ali, an expert from Chennai, said that a major contributory
factor for gastrointestinal disorders was the growing preference for
fast food. People should eat to live and not the other way round.
Venkatakrishnan, another expert from Coimbatore, listed the benefits
of exercise.
N.Anandamurthy, an Ooty based physician said that since the number of
diabetes and hypertension cases was quite high in theNilgiris every
patient with gastrointestinal symptoms is also checked for cardiac
problems as a measure of precaution. He added that alcohol abuse was
high on the list of causes for gastrointestinal problems.
Sheela Nambiar, a Fitness and Life Style expert, said that the role of
physical exercise was very important. She added that mere walking was
not enough.
A composite programme is needed to deal with such problems. K.
Premkumar ofChennai said that the threemain meals should be taken at
the right time andone should consume at least two litres of water in
small quantities./
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Smile Please

Entr D name Who U wan 2kilWat me SORRY Im not Bcz Im already Kild By Ur SMILE
Life may bring failure, hardships... but theres alwaz a reason 2 smile dats U
Girls misuse it! models sell it! photograhers cage it!tats SMILE! KEEP SMILING!!
Smile in pleasure & in pain, Alwaz smile bcoz some1 still wants 2 c u SMILING!!
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Death is not the end?

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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Every self will taste death. We test you with both good and evil as a
trial. And you will be returned to Us. (Surat al-Anbiya': 35)
Death, which is certain to happen to all of us, is a very important
fact in one's life. We can never know exactly what we will experience
in an hour or even in the next moment. This being the case, it is
obvious how wrong it would be to plan our lives based on events that
may never happen. Death, on the other hand, is the only thing that is
certain to happen. Only the recognition of this basic truth makes us
understand that we must found our lives according to it. Death is also
a part ofthe trial of man. Allah informs us in the Qur'an that He
created death and life to try man:
He Who created death and life to test which of you is best in action.
He is the Almighty, the Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Mulk: 2)
Death is the end of merelythe life of this world-thus the end of the
trial-and the beginning of the next life. For this reason, believers
have no fear of death. The thought of death does not distress them,
because, every moment of their lives is spent in the pursuit of good
deeds as preparationfor the Hereafter.
For unbelievers, however, fear causes them great distress, because
they consider it a complete annihilation. Thus, they avoid the thought
of death and they don't evenlet that thought pass their minds and they
escape from death. But it is futile. No soul can escape death when the
predetermined time for it has come. This, in a verse, is stressed as
follows:
Wherever you are, death will catch up with you, even if you are in
impregnable fortresses...(Surat an-Nisa': 78)
To avoid the thought of death is to avoid the truth.As death will
eventually catch up with man sooner or later, it is wise to conduct
oneself with a mind busy with the thought of death. This is the
rational disposition by which believers abide. Until death comes upon
them, they engage in good deeds, as Allah commands us in the Qur'an:
And worship your Lord until what is Certain comes to you. (Surat al-Hijr: 99)
Thinking about death strengthens one's spirit and will. It prevents
one's lower soul from leading him astray, by being lured through the
false temptations of this world. It instils him with the resolve and
determinationto avoid all forms of behaviour unpleasing to Allah. It
is for this reason that a believer must often think about death, never
forgetting that all people, including himself, will someday die.
From the Qur'an, we learn what really happens to someone who dies, and
what he or she actually experiences and feels. When we see someone
dying, we only observe his"biological death." The truth is, however,
the dying person, though in a totally different dimension, confronts
the angels of death. If he is a unbeliever, his death causes him great
pain. Theangels of death, after extracting his soul, beat and torment
him. A unbeliever's trauma is described as follows:
...If you could only see the wrongdoers in the throes of death when
the angels are stretchingout their hands, saying,"Disgorge your own
selves! Today you will berepaid with the punishment of humiliation for
saying something other than the truth about Allah, and being arrogant
about His Signs." (Surat al-An'am: 93)
How will it be when the angels take them in death, beating their faces
and their backs? That is because they followed what angers Allah and
hated what is pleasing to Him. So He made their actions cometo
nothing. (Surah Muhammad: 27-28)
Death promises great joy and bliss for the believers. Contrary to
unbelievers, whose souls are torn from them violently, the souls of
believers are drawn from them gently. (Surat an-Nazi'at: 2) This
experience is similar to thecase of the soul in sleep, which leaves
the body andmoves into a different dimension (Surat az-Zumar: 42). In
the verses, the following is stated regarding believers:
Gardens of Eden which they enter, with rivers flowing under them,
where they have whatever they desire. Thatis how Allah repays those
who have fear for Him: those the angels take in a virtuous state. They
say, "Peace be upon you! Enter Paradise for what you did." (Surat
an-Nahl: 31-32)/
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STORY - ~ Kindness Pays! (Kindness and Compassion)

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his
way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was
hungry.
He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost
hisnerve when a lovely youngwoman opened the door. Instead of a meal
he asked for a drink of water.
Young woman thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass
of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?"
"You don't owe me anything," she replied"Mother has taught us never to
accept payment for a kindness." He said..."Then I thank you from
myheart."
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt; stronger
physically, but his faith in God and mankind was strong also. He had
been ready to give up and quit.
Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors
were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called
in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called
in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came
from, a strange light filled his eyes.Immediately he rose and went
down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her
at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his
best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the
case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Howard Kelly requested
the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He
looked at it, and then wrote something on the edge and the bill was
sent to her room.
She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her
life to pay for it all. Finally, she looked, and something caught; her
attention on the side as she read these words.....
"Paid in full with one glass of milk" (Signed - Dr. Howard Kelly)
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You,
GOD, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands."
Moral: When a flower blooms, its colour and scent first touch the
gardennear it, and then spread. In the same way, a Muslim's acts of
human kindness should first touch those nearest to him, his family and
his neighbors./- ~ - ~ -

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Sin and repentance

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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One of the reasons for people's detachment from the morality of the
religion is that they consider themselves unforgivable out of the deep
distress they feel because of the sins they have committed. Satan
attempts repeatedly to instil such groundless thoughts in human
beings.To one who has committed a sin, he stealthily whispers the
message, "You are wicked and rebellious against Allah." If he has
committed only a few sins,satan tempts him to sin still more. Towards
his purpose, satan employs the feeling of embarrassment man feels
towards Allah, but manipulates this feeling inorder to draw man
furtherdistant from Allah.
However, like all others, this trick of satan's is a feeble one. The
fact that someone committed a sin does not mean that he hasbeen cursed
by Allah, and that he will never be able to follow the straight
pathagain. Not just one simple sin, but even if he were to commit the
greatest sins, over and over again, he will always have the
opportunity to repent and turn towards Allah. Allah informs us in the
Qur'an that He will forgive each person who sincerely repents of his
sins, that is, asks for forgiveness and remains firm in not committing
the same sin again:
But if anyone repents after his wrongdoing and puts things right,
Allah will turn towards him. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Surat al-Ma'ida:39)
Allah is infinite in mercy. In a verse of the Qur'an, Heprovides the
good news toHis servants, "...I am the Ever-Returning, the Most
Merciful" (Surat al-Baqara: 160). Every individual has the opportunity
to repent. Allah even accepted the repentance of some Jews, who went
astray and worshipped an idol they made out of gold, after having
believed in Him, and forgave them:
And when Moses said to his people, "My people, You wronged yourselves
by adopting the Calf so turn towards your Maker and kill your own
(guilty) selves. That is the best thing for you in your Maker's
sight." And He (Allah) turned towards you. He is the Ever-Returning,
the Most Merciful. (Surat al-Baqara: 54)
After repentance and asking for Allah's forgiveness, a person may well
again become heedless, committing the same sin again. In fact, thismay
happen many times over. However, provided that that person repents
once and for all, and is committed to not sin again, he may hope for
Allah's mercy.
Nevertheless, as it is in every issue, the important factor is
sincerity. An insincere action is unacceptable in Allah's sight. If
one is not resolved to ending his sinning, and says, "I will repent
eventually," he is clearly insincere, which is likely to bring sorrow
to man. Allah warns those who hold such rationale asfollows:
Allah only accepts the repentance of those whodo evil in ignorance and
then quickly make repentance after doing it. Allah turns towards such
people. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. There is no repentance for
people who persist indoing evil until death comes to them and who then
say, "Now I make repentance," nor for people who die unbeliever. We
have prepared for them a painful punishment. (Surat an-Nisa': 17-18)/
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Not losing hope for Allah's mercy

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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In many verses of the Qur'an, Allah mentions that Muslims—even those
with the most fear of Allah—– may make mistakes. In one verse, Allah
reveals;
Say [from Me]: 'My servants, you who have transgressed against
yourselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Truly Allah
forgivesall wrong actions. He is the Ever-Forgiving, the Most
Merciful.' " (Surat az-Zumar; 53)
It surely brings relief to their hearts, for a believer who errs could
feel great regret, sorrow and guilt.
Allah has made the scope for error so wide in humanbeings that He has
promised to forgive a person's errors without exception, if that
person issorry and repents of what he has done.
But despite of the many consolations in the Qur'an that refresh the
spirit and give hope, many human beings do not admit that they make
mistakes. In spite of the glad tidings announced in the Qur'an, after
making a mistake they become wrapped in despair and become anxious and
downhearted.
An individual who refuses to acknowledge errors he has committed out
of pride and arrogance is greatly saddened by what he has done. He has
trouble accepting that he is a creature prone to making mistakes and
faulty decisions, and whose actions and words may be wrong.
He does not consider that perfection and freedom from error belong
only to Allah. He wants to be perfect himself. But he cannot, and the
fact that some of his attitudes are wrong (despite his desire that
they not be), draws him into despair.
A believer experiences deep peace by accepting his imperfections and
helplessness in relation to Allah and never claims to be free from
error.
It should be remembered that the tendency to err and sin—even though
onemay be a firm believer—makes him more aware of Allah's perfection.
One can conceive of perfection only when he had experienced
imperfection.
Consciousness of his own failures and weaknesses lets him better
appreciate the absolute perfection of Allah./
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STORY - ~ May I never get too busy

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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It was a bitter, cold evening. The old man's beard was glazed by
winter's frost while he waited for a ride across theriver. The wait
seemed endless. His body became numb and stiff from the frigid north
wind. He heardthe faint, steady rhythm of approaching hooves galloping
along the frozen path.
Anxiously, he watched as several horsemen rounded the bend. He let the
first one pass by without an effort to get his attention. Then another
passed by... and another. Finally, the last rider neared the spot
where the old man sat like a snow statue.
As this one drew near, the old man caught the rider's eye and said,
"Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There
doesn't appear to be a passageway by foot."
Reining his horse, the rider replied, "Sure thing. Hop aboard."
Seeing the old man was unable to lift his half-frozen body from the
ground, the horseman dismounted and helped the old man onto the horse.
The horseman took the old man not just acrossthe river, but to his
destination, which was justa few miles away.
As they neared the tiny butcozy cottage, the horseman's curiosity
caused him to inquire, "Sir, I notice that you let severalother riders
pass by without making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and
you immediately asked me for a ride. I'm curious why, on such a bitter
winter night; you would wait and ask the last rider. What if I had
refused and left you there?"
The old man lowered himself slowly down from the horse, looked the
rider straight in the eyes, and replied, "I've been around here for
some time. I reckon I know people pretty good."
The old-timer continued, "I looked into the eyes of the other riders
and immediately saw there was no concern for my situation. It would
have been useless even to ask them for a ride. But when I looked into
your eyes, kindness and compassion were evident. I knew, then and
there, that your gentle spirit would welcome the opportunity to give
me assistance in my time of need."
Those heartwarming comments touched the horseman deeply.
"I'm most grateful for whatyou have said," he told the old man. "May I
never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to
theneeds of others with kindness and compassion."
Ya Allah, Make me among those about whom the Noble Qur'an has said:
"Andthey give them preference over their own selves even though they
are in need". (Hashr 59:9)
Moral: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act
of caring, all ofwhich have the potential to turn a life around./- - -
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HEALTH - ~ Stay close to nature

Fortified food and supplements cannot replace natural foods whenit
comes to nutrition.
A healthy and balanced diet is imperative for optimal growth and
development of children. But what does one do when their kid is a
fussy or picky eater, or only gorges on junk food, chips and
oilysnacks? As a parent, sure you are concerned about your kid's
health.
Today there's a multitude of products such as health drinks and
fortified food that claim to be the 'best' for kids. Earlier the focus
was on natural and home-cooked food. Or today's Gen Y pizzas, burgers
and colas are the staple diet. Parents should know how to make
children aware of nutritional requirements and also which products
touse.
Intake of proteins, mineralsand vitamins must be highlighted in a
child's dietas these are essential for the body. These must be tried
to be included as far as possible with natural foods such as fruits,
vegetables, milk and fish. But if the child is a fussy eater, there is
no harm in resorting to alternatives like nutritional drinks,
fortified cereals, juices and milk, and health supplements.
Primary source
A primary source of nutrition for growing kids is milk, which has
vitamins A, D, and B12, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and
magnesium, among other nutrients. Many kids refuse to drink milk as
they do not like either the taste or smell. Insuch cases, adding
something tasty as well as nutritious can help. Such additives have
mainly either cocoa or malt to enhance the flavour of milk. The choice
of a healthdrink can be tricky but a comparison of various products
and their nutritional content can help you make an informed decision.
Alternatively ask your family doctor for advice. Fortified milk, which
contains added minerals, vitamins and iron, is another option. These
essential nutrients not onlyhelp in overall development but also
safeguard the child againstinfections such as cold and flu.
Poor lifestyle choices such as eating processed and junk food over
natural foods, skipping meals and over or under-eating, stress and
contact with an ill person are the main causes of infection as they
compromise immunity.
Immune system
Good nutrition is key to a strong immune system. Eating a healthy
diet, drinking lots of water, regular exercise and adequate amount of
sleep are some ways by which the possibility of infections can be
reduced. A child's immune system is still developing and they are the
most likely victims of infections. Some vitamins, minerals and other
nutrients protect and repair cells and fight free radicals, which
interfere with the immune system. Building a strong immune system is
paramount in keeping colds, flu and other infections away. Colourful
fruits and vegetables — especially purple, blue, red, orange, and
yellow colours — are the best natural sources forantioxidants. But if
these are not supplied by the diet, experts suggest supplements
especially if there is deficiency.
While taking supplements under a doctor's observation is not a bad
idea, do not depend completely on them. Supplements may help build
immunity but cannot replace a balanced diet. The best way is to take
thenatural route to health as foods as close to nature, in their
unprocessed and unaltered forms, are the most nutritious and harmless.
Nutrients in foods
Milk: Calcium, Vitamin A, D, E, K, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium
Green Vegetables: Fibre, Folic Acid, Iron, Vitamin C, K,Potassium, Magnesium
Fruits: Vitamin A, C, Folic Acid, Potassium
Pulses: Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals
Nuts: Protein, Fibre, Vitamin B, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium
Eggs: Vitamin A, D, Protein, Folate, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium/

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angel of death:-> - - Found In: 110 Hadith Qudsi Chapter No: 1, 110 Ahadith Qudsi (Sacred Hadith) Hadith no: 108

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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Narrated: Abu Huraira
that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: Once the death angel came to Musa
(Moses [pbuh]) and said to him: Respond to the order of your Lord. The
Prophet (SAW) said: Musa [AS] hit the angel over his eye and gouged it
out. The Prophet (SAW) added: The angel returned to Allah, the
Exalted, and complained: You sent me to a slave who does not want
death . Rather he hasganged out my eye. The Prophet (SAW) said: Allah
set the angel s eye right and said: Go back to My slave and ask him:
Do you want life? If you wish to live long, put your hand on the back
of an ox. The more hair you grasp in your hand, the more yearsyou will
live. At this Musa r')l...ll ~ said: Then what will happen? The angel
said: Then you have to die.Musa (Moses [PBUH]) said: It is better to
die now. Then he invoked Allah: 0 Lord! Let me die near the Holy Land
(palestine) by a shot of a stone. (This Hadith is sound and reported
by Muslim).
Relevance: 11.0261545181274
Found In: Sahih Bukhari Chapter No: 23, Funerals (Al-Janaaiz)
Hadith no: 423
Narrated: Abu Huraira
The angel of death was sent to Moses and when he went to him, Moses
slapped him severely, spoiling one of his eyes. The angel went back to
hisLord, and said, "You sent me to a slave who does not want to die."
Allah restored his eye and said,"Go back and tell him (i.e. Moses) to
place his hand over the back of an ox, for he will be allowed to live
for a number of years equal to the number of hairs coming under his
hand." (So the angel came to him and told him the same). Then Moses
asked,"O my Lord! What will be then?" He said, " death willbe then."
He said, "(Let it be) now." He asked Allah that He bring him near
theSacred Land at a distance of a stone's throw. Allah's Apostle
(p.b.u.h) said,"Were I there I would show you the grave of Moses by
the way near thered sand hill."
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Found In: Sahih Bukhari Chapter No: 6, Menstrual Periods
Hadith no: 315
Narrated: Anas bin Malik
The Prophet said, "At every womb Allah appoints an angel who says, 'O
Lord! A drop of semen, O Lord! A clot. O Lord! A little lump of
flesh." Then if Allah wishes(to complete) its creation, the angel
asks, (O Lord!) Will it be a male or female,a wretched or a blessed,
and how much will his provision be? And what will his age be?' So all
thatis written while the child is still in the mother's womb."
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Found In: Imam Malik's Muwatta Chapter No: 3, Prayer
Hadith no: 14
Narrated: Yahya bin Said
Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Said ibn
al-Musayyab used to say, "Whoever prays on waterless, desolate land -
an angel prays on his right and an angel prays on his left. When he
calls both the adhan and the iqama for the prayer, or calls out the
iqama, angel s like mountains pray behind him."
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Found In: Imam Malik's Muwatta Chapter No: 36, Judgements
Hadith no: 2
Narrated: Said ibn al-Musayyab
Malik related to me from Yahya ibn Said from Said ibn al-Musayyab that
Umar ibn al-Khattab had a dispute brought to him between a muslim and
a jew. Umar saw that the right belonged to the jew and decided in his
favour. The jew said to him, "By Allah! You have judged correctly.''
So Umar ibn al-Khattab struck him witha whip and said, "How canyou be
sure." The jew said to him, "We find that there is no judge who judges
correctly but that there is an angel on his right side and an angel on
his left side who guide him and give him success in the truth as long
as he is with the truth. When he leaves the truth, they rise and leave
him."
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Found In: 110 Hadith Qudsi Chapter No: 1, 110 Ahadith Qudsi (Sacred Hadith)
Hadith no: 107
Narrated: Abu Huraira
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: When Allah created Adam and breathed
soul into him, he sneezed. He said: Praise be to Allah, by His
permission. At this his Lord said to him: Your Lord has bestowed mercy
on you. 0 Adam! Go to those angel s sitting there and greet them. So
Adam said: As-salamu Alaykum (peace be upon you). They responded to
him. On you too the same and Allah's mercy (Wa Alaykum as-salam). Then
he came back to his Lord. Allah said: It will be your greeting and the
greeting of your of fsprings. Allah (SWT) said having made His Hands
closed: Select anyone of them. Adam said: I select the right hand and
both the hands of my Lord are right and blessed. Then Allah spread it.
There was Adam and hisgeneration. Adam asked: 0Lord! Who are these
people? Allah said: They are your children. Every human being's life
is written between his eyes. Among them was a man with the brightest
face.
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Dua Against Debt

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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Being in debt is a killer. It consumes us with stress, and eats away
at our happiness and sense of security. It destroys marriages, and if
the debt is between family or friends then it can ruin those
relationships. In some countries, inability topay your debt can even
you put in prison.
I feel obligated to mention that part of the reason so many people are
carrying so much debt is our addiction to the material lifestyle. We
are bombarded with messagesand advertisements telling us we need to
buy this andown that. It gets to the point where we measure our status
in life (and that of others) by what we own, or worse, by how much we
spend. If we spend a huge sum of money on a lavish wedding, then we
are "honored" in society. If not,we feel shamed. Since our incomes do
not match our desires, we go into debt.
This thinking and lifestyle is completely contrary to what Islam
teaches us, and to the example set by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and
the Sahabah (may Allah be pleased withthem all). Even when they became
rulers of the world,they continued to live simple and humble
lifestyles, because they understood what really matters in life.
So the first step for us is to readjust our priorities, and to realize
that what matters is our relationship with Allah. Beyond that, the
important things in life are our family relationships– loving our
spouses and children and spending timewith them, worshiping with them,
supporting them. Then our friendships,and doing some good in the
world, creating something meaningful, andbeing an agent of compassion
in the lives of those around you.
Dua Against Debt
If you have done whatever you can to avoid debt, and still you find
yourself burdened with debts, try this dua from Fortress of the
Muslim. Repeat it manytimes every day:
Dua for relief from debt, inArabic
Allaahummak-finee bihalaalika 'an haraamika wa 'aghninee bifadhlika
'amman siwaaka.
"O Allah, suffice me with what You have allowed instead of what You
have forbidden , and make me independent of all others besides You."
(Reference: At-Tirmithi 5/560. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmithi 3/180.)
This dua against debt is really brilliant, because the dua contains
within itself the solution to the problem. "Suffice me with what you
have allowed." Inother words, let the halal be enough for me. Don't
letme get myself into debt because of haram mortgage loans or
excessive material desire, or out-of-control consumerspending. Let me
be satisfied with a simple, halal life, so that I don't getinto debt.
If you repeat this often enough it becomes a part of your thinking and
awareness, and you modifyyour own behavior, which leads to: "make me
independent of all others besides You." You become your own man or
woman, not owing money to anyone, independent, relying only on Allah.
I'm not saying the dua is just an affirmation, I'm saying it works on
both levels, as an affirmation and as a prayer to Allah to help you
achieve that affirmation. It's a subtle and amazing dua.
Three Excellent Dua's Against Debt:
(note that #2 is the sameas the one above)
1) "Oh Allah, I take refugein You…"
Narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (ra):
One day the Messenger of Allah (saw) entered the mosque. He saw there
a man from the Ansar (a resident of Madinah) called Abu Umamah and
said to him: "What is the matter that I am seeing you sittingin the
mosque when there is no time of prayer?" Abu Umamah said: "I am
entangled in sorrow and debts." The Prophet Muhammad (ra ) replied:
"Shall I not teach you words by which, when you say them, Allah will
remove your sorrow, and settle your debts?" Abu Umamah said: "Yes,
Messenger of Allah." The Prophet Muhammad (ra ) said: "Say in the
morning and evening: Allahumma inni 'auzu bika min alhamma wal 'huzn,
wal 'ajzi wal kasali wal bukhli wal jubn, wa dhala'iddini wa
'galabatir rajaal." (See here for the arabic text).
'O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and
laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from
being overpowered by men.'
Abu Umamah said: "When Idid that Allah removed my distress and settled
my debt." [Abu Dawood]
2) "O Allah, grant me enough…"
Ali radi Allahu `anhu said that a slave, who had made a contract with
his master to pay for his freedom, came to him and said, "I am unable
to fulfil my contract, so help me." He said, "Shall I not teach you
some words which Allah's Messenger (ra) taught me, and which evenif
you had a debt as large as a mountain Allah would pay it for you?":
Allahumma akfini bihala lika an haramika wa aghnini bi fadhlika am-man siwak.
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The Necessity to Refer to the Qur'an and Sunnah

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
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It is necessary to refer all matters of disagreement between Muslims
to Allah and His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam. This is
important for the Muslim to know and implement because it indicates
the complete submission to Allah without which one would not be a
Muslim.Allah says, " If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer
it to Allah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last
Day. That is best and most commendable in the end" [4:59] also, He
says,"And whatever you disagree upon, its decision is with Allah"
[42:10]Ibnul Qayyim said, "Based on these verses, scholars have agreed
that referring to Allah means referring to His Book, and referring to
the Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, means referring to him in
person when alive, to his Sunnah after his death." The first verse of
surah an-Nisaa (surah 4), is also proof that the Shari'ah has been
perfected and completed. Ibnul Qayim commented on this verse, "It
covers everything that the believers may disagree upon concerning
their religion, from the smallest to the greatest, whether hidden or
evident. And if there were not a clear solution to their disagreement
in Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah, or if they were not enough
for that, then He would not have ordered us referral to them."Shari'ah
is the Judge and is not to be judged: This is its power and its role.
This means that the Shari'ah rules and judges whether people's sayings
and doings are correct or not. It judges between them when in conflict
and disagreement. It confirms the right and abolishes the falsehood.
This fact sometimes is violated through some wrong
practices:Fanaticism: The fanatics in the different Madha-hib, schools
of thought, judge the Qur'an and Sunnah by what their Imam say. For
example, Abul Hassan al-karkhy, a prominent Hanafi Imam, said, "Every
verse 'in the Qur'an' that differs with our Madh-hab'sunderstanding is
either wrongly interpreted or abrogated, and the same applies to every
hadeeth aswell."Democracy: Today, one of the ugly examples of people
taking the Divine Shari'ah into their own hands, is the one related
tothe so-called democracy by taking people's opinion, directly or
through their parliament, about implementing the Islamic Laws. The
essence of this is subjugating the implementation of the Creator's
Shari'ah to the will of His creatures or rendering it to a mere choice
like any human-set constitution or laws. This is total and clear
disbelief, Kufr.In explaining the Islamic Aqueedah, Imam at-Tahawi
said, concerning the one who rules with other than Allah's rule, "If
he thought that ruling in accordance with what Allahhas descended is
not mandatory and that he hasa choice in it, or he belittled it, while
certain that it is Allah's judgement, then he has committed Kufr,
disbelief." No one from this Ummah is faultless except the Prophet,
sallallahu alayhe wa sallam. And so Allah ordered us, when in
conflict, to refer toHim and to His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa
sallam, and not to refer to anyone else's opinion or saying or laws.
Hence it is understood that there can be fault in anyone's sayings
except the sayings of Allah and His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa
sallam. This also indicates that the claim of some sects that their
Imams are faultless is baseless.Asserting this principle, Imam Malik
said, "Any one's sayings may be corrected except those of the Prophet,
sallallahu alayhe wa sallam." And similar statements were quoted from
Abu Hanifa, Ahmed, Shafi'ee and others
although their exact words may differ a little. Allah says, " Had it
been from other than Allah, much discrepancy would have been found"
[4:82]The referral to the Qur'an and the Sunnah has to be done by
those who qualify for it, the scholars, Allah says, " If you do not
know, ask of those who possess the Message." [16:43]With regards to
asking the scholars and referring to them, we caution the Muslims from
two types of scholars:1) Scholars who are deeply buried under their
books and have lost contact with the outside world. Ibnul Qayim said,
"The Mufti and the Governor cannot govern fairly unless they have two
kinds of knowledge. The first is the understanding of the reality,
being totally involved in it and being able to derive facts from what
happened using evidence, indications and signs, until they are totally
informed. The second is the understanding of Allah's rulings depicted
in His Book or through the sayings of His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe
wa sallam, and understanding how to apply them to the reality under
consideration''/
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL

"O you people, adore your Lord who created you and those who came
before you, that you may have thechance to be righteous". (The Qur'an
2:21)
Your Way to Islam
An invitation to all to join the faithful in their progress to Allah's
blessing."Those who obey Allah andHis Messenger are in the Company of
those who are blessed by Allah, The Prophets, The Sincere (faithful),
the Witnesses (Martyrs) and the Righteous (who do good), and what a
beautiful fellowship!" (The Qur'an 4:69).
CHAPTER 1
PREFACE
1. Behold all that is around you on earth: things, plants, insects,
animals, birds and fish...
2. Don't you see that they have accurate systems governing and guiding
their life?
3. Behold all that is above you in space: sun, moon, planets, stars,
clouds, wind ... etc., aren't they all functioning properly and
accurately and rendering valuable services to our life on earth?
4. Think of yourself, of your organs, of your numerousand efficient
body systems, how they are cooperatively functioningto secure
healthful life foryou!
5. Who created all these fantastic things? Who established their
accuratesystems? Who is controlling this huge and complicated
universe?
6. No one dared so far to claim creating, or being able to create, any
single thing, even a hair!!
7. The Creator and The Sustainer of all these Creatures is One only;
if there were more than one there would have been confusion in the
heavens and the earth! That One is Allah (the only true God).
8. It is very logical, then, to acknowledge this fact, to know our
Creator and Provider to be grateful toHim, and to submit ourselves and
our life to His Wise and Merciful Guidance.
9. Our Creator has endowedus with intellect to understand and with
freedom to choose the right path.
10. Allah has showed us theright path through his messengers sealed by
Mohammad and His Books completed by TheQur'an.
11. In front of us there are two ways: one is leading to bliss in this
life and in the Hereafter that is Islam.
12. The other is leading to misery and loss in this world, and to
eternal punishment in the Hereafter. The choice is ours, what are we
goingto choose? May Allah guide us into the Right Path! Aameen!
CHAPTER 2
ISLAM WHY? FOR WHOM? WHEN?
Islam.... Why?
1. Because Islam is the religion chosen by Allah for all humanity.
2. Because Islam is the religion of all prophets since Adam to
Mohammad (Peace be upon them all).
3. Because Islam is the religion delivered by all Messengers of Allah
and Islam is the seal of all heavenly revelations, and
4. Because Prophet Muhammad – Sallallahu alayhi wasallam – the
Messenger of Islam is the last of God's apostles, and
5. Because The Qur'an is thelast of Allah's scriptures.
6. Allah ta'ala (Glory be to Him) says: "Do they seek other than the
Deen (Religion) of Allah? While all creatures in the heavens and on
earth have, Willingly or unwillingly, bowed to HisWill (accepted
Islam), andto Him shall they All be brought back," (The Qur'an 3:83)
"If anyone desires a Deen (Religion) other than Islam (submission to
Allah) it will never be accepted from him; and in the Hereafter he
will be in the ranks of those who have lost (everything) (The Qur'an
3:85).
Islam... for whom?
1. For every person upon whom Allah has bestowed life and intellect.
2. For those who can see the blessings of Allah.
3. For those who can hear the Words of Allah.
4. For those who can comprehend the signs of Allah.
5. For those whose hearts are full of love and gratitude to Allah.
6. For you, for me, and for those whose blessed hearts are open to faith.
Islam ... When?
1. Now and always.
2. Obey your heart's call to faith.
3. It is your life chance.
4. A golden chance that might not strike your heart again.
5. Answer Allah's call. He summons you.
6. "But your God is one God,submit your wills to Him (in Islam), and
give the good news to those who humble themselves." [The Qur'an
22:34].
CHAPTER 3
THE GREAT TRIP
1. If you become convinced that Islam is the true religion,
2. Seek a trustworthy Islamic authority such as an Islamic Center, a
mosque, or an Islamic Organization.
3. Contact the person in charge and tell him aboutyour wish to embrace Islam.
4. The person in charge will ask you some questions to know how far
you are convinced with Islam.
5. This pamphlet will provide you with answers for such questions.
6. Before you reach that honorable occasion, i.e., declaring
conversion to Islam, wash the whole of your body with the intention of
converting toIslam. It is also recommended for this very special
occasion, to shave under-arm and pubic hair, dress up, and apply a
pleasant-smellingperfume to the body.

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Islam is your Birthright

Mankind and the universe were not created by accident or chance, but
according to the plan of the Creator, who is known as Allah (lit.: the
one God) in Islam. The Qur'an states that it is the duty of all
individuals to learn about Allah and to live according to His will. As
we cannot accomplish this be ourselves, Allah has sent messengers
andprophets to guide humanity All of these chosen individuals have
brought the same message and have served as examples to their people
of how Allahdesires all human beings to live. Through these selected
people, we havebeen told why mankind was created, what will happen to
us after death,and what Allah expects ofus. But most importantly,we
have been told that Allah is unique-He has nopartners, no sons or
daughters, and no competitors, as so many other man-made religious
systems have postulated. This messagealways remains the same, whereas
the laws laid down for a particularmight show some slight differences.
Muhammad, the last of Allah's prophets, was sent to present Allah's
revelation in its final form and for the last time. This was necessary
because the message delivered by the previousprophets and messengers
had been corrupted or distorted by their followers. They had been
mixed with philosophical speculations, superstitions, myths,
andneglect. Therefore, Islam is not a new religion-it is a restatement
of the original religion of Allah in its purest form and is designed
to provide humanity with the uncorrupted message of Allah.
Islam is an Arabic word that denotes submission and obedience to
Allah. Italso means "peace," for itbrings peace of mind as well as
peace on the individual and the social levels.
THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
In Islam, the term"worship" covers any action that one does in
accordance with the will of Allah. It can be mental, physical, spoken,
or otherwise. All such actions will be rewarded.
There are five acts of worship that are so fundamental that the
Prophet grouped them together as the five pillars of Islam. Every
Muslim is expected to fulfill these obligations. They are:
THE DECLARATION OF MONOTHEISM:
Recognizing and acknowledging the monotheistic nature of Allah stands
at the core of Islam. This consists of a public affirmation that"there
is no god but Allah (God), and Muhammad is His Messenger." One
cannotbe a Muslim until he states this fact in the presence of Muslim
witnesses.
PRAYERS:
A Muslim must perform thefive daily prayers. These must be performed
at specific times, corresponding roughly with dawn, noon, afternoon,
sunset, and nightfall. The prayers can be made in any clean place,but
it is preferable to pray them with others in a mosque, for this
communalundertaking acts as a reminder that all Muslims are equal.
When many people are praying together, it becomes clear that color,
economic status,social position, and all other artificial distinctions
have no importance to Allah, for all Muslims are commanded to stand
together, shoulder to shoulder, and prostrate themselves before Him.
There are no exceptions. Prayers also elevated the individual to a
higher level of morality, purifies his heart, and helps him to resist
his desire to engage in forbidden activities.
FASTING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN:
Every year during the Muslim month of Ramadan,Muslims abstain from
food, drink, and sexual activity from dawn to sunset. While this gives
the body amuch needed rest and improves ones health by getting rid of
excess weight, it also increases ones commitment to Allah, develops
his social conscience, and reminds him of how the less fortunate live
every day In addition, it strengthens one's patience, self-restraint,
will power, and sincerity.
CHARITY (Zakat):
Every Muslim whose net annual savings are above acertain specified
minimum must pay an annual
amount of 2.5% to the poor and needy This actionpurifies one's accrued
wealth, fosters the quality of sacrifice, and rids him of selfishness
and greed. It also helps to reduce resentment and envy between a
society's poor and rich classes.
HAJJ (Pilgrimage to Makkah):
Hajj is an act of worship that is to be performed at least once in a
lifetime, provided that one is physically and financially able to do
so. During this time, Muslims meet from all corners of the world in an
international congregation for the sole purpose of responding to the
call of Allah. It also reminds the participants that all Muslims are
equal, irrespective of their geographical, cultural, or racial
origins.
THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
All Muslims believe in:
. The oneness of Allah. Allahhas no partner, son, daughter, helper, or
competitor. There is nothing that even remotely resembles Him, for He
is unique.

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Adhering to the Sunnah of the Prophet

Praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon the Master of the Prophets and Messengers, and upon
all his family and companions.
The Prophet (saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to
teach the Sunnah to his companions in word and deed, and urged them to
follow it, as he said in his hadeeth: "Adhere to my Sunnah" and
"Whoever neglects my Sunnah does not belong to me." 'Abd-Allaah ibn
Mas'ood (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger
of Allaah (saas) (peaceand blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"There is no Prophet whom Allaah sent to any nation before me, but he
had disciples from among his nation, and companions who followed his
Sunnah and obeyed his commands." (Narrated by Muslim,no. 71).
Some aspects of the Sunnah are waajib (obligatory) and some
aremustahabb (encouraged). The Muslim should follow the Sunnah of the
Prophet (saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), whether it
is waajib or mustahabb, as long as it is proven in sound reports. The
Sahaabah (may Allaah be pleased with them) used to spread the Sunnah
of the Prophet (saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah beupon him) among
people and they called people to follow it.
The proper number of Takbeeraat during prayer is Sunnah
'Ikrimah said: I prayed behind anold man in Makkah (i.e., Zuhr) andhe
said Takbeer twenty-two times. I said to Ibn 'Abbaas that the man was
a fool. He said, "mayyour mother lose you! The Sunnah of Abu'l-Qaasim
(saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah beupon him) was to say Takbeer
five times in each rak'ah, plus theTakbeer for ihraam and for standing
up for the third rak'ah. (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, no. 746).
Sitting muftarishan in prayer is Sunnah
'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Abd-Allaah narrated: I used to see 'Abd-Allaah ibn
'Umar (may Allaahbe pleased with him) sitting withhis legs crossed
when he sat (to recite Tashahhud during the prayer). I was a mere
youngster, and I did the same, but 'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Umar told me notto
do that. He said the Sunnah is to put your right foot upright and to
fold the left foot beneath you [this is what is meant by Iftiraash or
"sitting muftarishan" – Translator]. I said to him, 'You do not do
that.' He said, 'My legs do not let me [i.e., because of old age or
sickness].'" (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, no. 784).
It is Sunnah for a traveller to shorten his prayers if he misses
praying a prescribed prayer with an imaam
Moosaa ibn Salamah al-Hudhali said: I asked Ibn 'Abbaas, how should I
pray if I am in Makkah and I do not pray with the imaam? He said, Two
rak'ahs is the Sunnah of Abu'l-Qaasim (saas) (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him). (Narrated byMuslim, no. 1111).
Hajj al-Tamattu' is Sunnah
[Hajj al-Tamattu': this is when thepilgrim enters ihraam for 'Umrah
only, performs 'Umra, finishes ihraam and then later enters a new
ihraam for Hajj – Translator].
Muhammad ibn al-Muthannaa and Ibn Bashshaar said, Muhammad ibn Ja'far
told us, Shu'bah told us: I heard Abu Jamrah al-Duba'i say: "I wanted
to do Hajj al-Tamattu', and some people told me not to do that. I went
to Ibn 'Abbaas and asked him about it, and he told me to do it. Then I
went home and slept, and someone came to me in my dream and said, An
accepted 'Umrah and Hajj Mabroor [Hajj done in accordance with the
Sunnah of the Prophet (saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him), and accepted by Allaah]. I came to Ibn 'Abbaas and told him
about what I had seen (in my dream) and he said: Allaahu akbar,
Allaahu akbar, the Sunnah of Abu'l-Qaasim (saas) (peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him). (Narrated by Muslim, 2183, and by al-Bukhaari,
no. 1465).
Praying two rak'ahs after each Tawaaf is Sunnah
Ismaa'eel ibn Umayyah said: I said to al-Zuhri that 'Ataa' was saying
that the prescribed prayerwas sufficient and there was no need to do
two rak'ahs after Tawaaf. He said: The Sunnah is better. Abu'l-Qaasim
never did Tawaaf seven times around the Ka'bah but he prayed two
Rak'ahs afterwards. (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, Baab salaa al-Nabi
(saas) (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) li suboo'ihi
rak'atayn.)
Keeping the khutbah short and hastening to stand at 'Arafaah is Sunnah
Saalim said: 'Abd al-Malik wrote to al-Hajjaaj telling him not to
differ from Ibn 'Umar concerningthe (rituals of) Hajj. Ibn 'Umar (may
Allaah be pleased with him) came at noon on the Day of 'Arafaah, and I
was with him. He called at the pavilion of al-Hajjaaj, who came out
wearing a wrap dyed with safflower.

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HADEES :- ~

1) The prophet (p.b.u.h) was reported to have said," recite Salawat
upon me inabundance on the day of Jummah, since it is this daythey are
presented to me. "{Ibn Majah }
2) The prophet (p.b.u.h) said : " Whoever sends a prayer upon me,
Allah sends ten upon him. " { Muslim 1 /288 }
3) The prophet (p.b.u.h) said : " Do not take my grave as a place of
habitualceremony. Send prayers upon me, for verily your prayers reach
me whereveryou are ." {Abu Dawud 2/218 and Ahmad 2/367 }
4) The prophet (p.b.u.h) said : " The miser is one whom when I am
mentioned to him, fails to send prayers upon me. " {At-Tirmidhi 5/551
; Saheeh al-Jaami 3/25}
5) The prophet (p.b.u.h) said : " Allah has Angels who roam the earth
and convey Salam to me from my Ummah. " {Al Hakim 2/ 421 and Saheeh
an-Nasai 1/274 }
6) The prophet (p.b.u.h) said : " Whenever someonesends Salam upon me,
Allah returns my soul to me so that I may return Salam to that
person." {AbuDawud 2041 }
So make it a duty on Fridays to convey much Salawat upon prophet
Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and you will soon realize it's importance.

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HADEES :- ~

RasoolAllah (sallAllahu 'alyhi wasallam) said:
"Islam started as something strange, and it would revert to its (old
position) of being strange. so good tidings for the strangers."
(Muslim :: Book 1 : Hadith 270)
May Allah make us steadfast on HIS Deen & make us of the strangers!
Ameen Ya Rabb!

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According to Quran'smoral values, the importance of allowing others to have the final say

Almighty Allah ordered believers preach their religion to others as
well. Therefore, telling the existence, oneness and greatness of Allah
and inviting them to live by the Quran values, is a great blessing and
a very important worship for Muslims. For this reason, believers
remember Allah, always say the best of the words, preach the message
of Islam, enjoin the good, and forbid the bad. However, they avoid
turning conversations intoa monologue, without allowing anyone else to
speak, as they know this isnot the attitude preached by Quran's moral
values.
Allah states in the following verse that everything everyone says are recorded:
" No indeed! We will write down what he says and prolong the
punishment for him. We will inherit from him the things he is talking
about and he will come to Us all alone." (Surah Maryam, 79-80)
Therefore people are responsible for every idea and thought they have,
everything they do, just like everything they say and they will be
treated accordingly in the hereafter. For this reason the goal of a
person must be avoiding to say a word that could make him ashamed and
repent at the Sight of Allah.
Those who are aware of this important truth revealed by our Lord in
the Quran and who live bythese good moral values, are no doubt the
'believers'. The believers, spend all their lives to gain the pleasure
of Allah. Everything they do, every decision they make, their actions,
behaviors are all intended to please Allah. The same thing goes for
their speeches, conversations and tone. The believers, in pursuit
ofAllah's pleasure, will speakonly if what he is going to say, will
make a positive contribution to the personhe is talking to. They
never seek to draw attention, show off their knowledge when they are
speaking to someone. Sometimes they don't talk at all, and just
listen. And sometimes it might be justa couple of sentences that is
needed to convey his opinion and chooses to benefit from the ideas of
the other person instead. However, some people usea far different
style of speech other than the one based the Quran's moral values.
The mistakes that prevent a conversation from being a wise one
The believers will only speak for Allah's pleasure, and only if that
speech is going to make a positive impact on the person he isspeaking
to. He doesn't seek to be on the forefront. However, many people just
try to be one in the spotlight, making allthe talk, acting with an
attitude of 'I know the best, so I have to talk the most'. Some of
these undesired qualities can be listed as follows: never listening to
anyone, and interrupting others, usually talking with a loudvoice.
This way these people think that they canmake others listen to them
and gain their respect. They never hesitate to shout in attempts to
show how right they are, or to deter, convince or silence others.
However Muslims talk with a reasonable level of voice. Allah shows
the Prophet Luqman (pbuh) asan example to believers. The Prophet
Luqman (pbuh) advises his son as follows:
Be moderate in your tread and lower your voice. The most hateful of
voices is the donkey's bray . (Surah Luqman, 19)
These people don't ever think of listening to othersor benefitting
from their ideas. According to them, turning conversations intoa
one-man conference is an achievement, makes them superior, therefore
they never imagine that it could disturb other people.
According to them, it is not possible for others to have more
knowledge in asubject or put it in a more clever way. This is an
attitude the believers must refrain from strictly. Our Lord states as
follows:
... We raise the rank of anyone We will. Over everyone with knowledge
is a Knower. (Surah Yusuf, 76)
People with the 'I know the best' attitude, usually try to give the
appearanceof being the smartest, wisest and most knowledgeable person
around. They don't need deep knowledge or expertise to act like that,
itcould be something everyone knows, or that they only know of
superficially, or that they heard from others. In every opportunity,
they try to prove their so-calledknowledge and experience to people
around them. Just like it is the case in many other bad habits, the
source of 'I know the best' attitude comes from the inner self, the
enemy of wisdom and common sense.
Listening to a speaking person courteously without interrupting is a
good attitude, which will hopefully be a means for Allah's pleasure.
Such behavior will also be an indication of respect to thespeaker.
However, people away from Quran's moral values, usually don't listen
to others, and even interrupt or talk at the same time.

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