Abu Umaamah(R.A) narrates that Rasulullah [S.A.W] said:
“I guarantee an abode on the boundary of Paradise for him, who gives up a quarrel, even if he is right; and an abode in the centre of Paradise for him who abandons lying, even if it is for the sake of fun; and an abode in the highest grade of Paradise for him who excels in good conduct.”
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The World Today
When I read the news today, I really felt like the world and the inhabitants thereof are going crazy. As if we are getting sucked into a routine and a lifestyle that is opposing our natural order. While contemplating and meditating (Muraqaba), which I do everyday, I imagined looking down at earth from space and thinking that there’s an economic meltdown, in Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine there are major wars, in Samoa a tsunami, in Africa drought, in America there’s fires and in all major ‘developed’ countries, there’s depression and stress not to mention the pandemic of AIDS. My conclusion on the reasons for all of these happenings is that Islam is not practiced the way it ought to be practiced. Islam is not understood correctly and this incorrect understanding of Islam is being broadcasted by the media.
As I’ve stated in my post on modesty and morality, that there are divine causes for whatever occurs on earth, it is the cause of our actions that Allah (S.W.T.) sends down conditions upon us. If we, Muslims, practice Islam correctly and we, Muslims and non-Muslims, understand Islam, there will be peace, contentment and tranquility on earth. In my opinion, the wars that are ongoing are because of greed, and the western nations want to impose their culture on all nations. Well, looking at the ‘civilized’ western culture, I only see more and more destruction. The economic meltdown is a result of the common use of interest, as interest is prohibited in Islam and AIDS is a result of immorality.
In this environment of evil, stress and depression, I only see peace and contentment in Salaah and the belief of Taqdier. Nabi (S.A.W.) has prophesized these times and I see the signs of Qiyamah happening more and more. I ask one and all, including myself, to try and understand and practice Islam correctly. Insha-Allah, Allah (S.W.T.) will grant us better conditions.
And Allah (S.W.T.) knows best.
As I’ve stated in my post on modesty and morality, that there are divine causes for whatever occurs on earth, it is the cause of our actions that Allah (S.W.T.) sends down conditions upon us. If we, Muslims, practice Islam correctly and we, Muslims and non-Muslims, understand Islam, there will be peace, contentment and tranquility on earth. In my opinion, the wars that are ongoing are because of greed, and the western nations want to impose their culture on all nations. Well, looking at the ‘civilized’ western culture, I only see more and more destruction. The economic meltdown is a result of the common use of interest, as interest is prohibited in Islam and AIDS is a result of immorality.
In this environment of evil, stress and depression, I only see peace and contentment in Salaah and the belief of Taqdier. Nabi (S.A.W.) has prophesized these times and I see the signs of Qiyamah happening more and more. I ask one and all, including myself, to try and understand and practice Islam correctly. Insha-Allah, Allah (S.W.T.) will grant us better conditions.
And Allah (S.W.T.) knows best.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Virtues of Haj - Hadith
"And pilgrimage to the House is incumbent upon men for the sake of Allah,upon everyone who is able to undertake the journey to it”–[ 3:96 Quran]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] said,:
"Whoever performs the Hajj and commits no lustful act during it nor disobeys Allah (in any other way) shall return from it as pure and sinless as he was at the time of his birth." Bukhari & Muslim
"From one Umra to another (i.e. the two Umras) become an atonement for the sins committed during the period intervening between them and the reward on Hajj-e-Mabroor (i.e. pure and untainted Haj) is paradise itself and nothing less."
Bukhari & Muslim
"Those who make the pilgrimage for the Hajj or Umra are the guests of Allah. The petitions[duas] they make will be granted and if they seek deliverance from sins, their sins will be forgiven." Ibn-Maja
It is related by Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] said,:
"Any one who God has given enough to perform the Haj, and he also has a conveyance which can take him to the House of God. If he still fails to do so then it does not matter whether he dies a Jew or Christian, and it is so because God has said: Pilgrimage to the House (of Allah) is a duty men owe to God – those who can afford the journey." Tirmizi
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] said,:
"Whoever performs the Hajj and commits no lustful act during it nor disobeys Allah (in any other way) shall return from it as pure and sinless as he was at the time of his birth." Bukhari & Muslim
"From one Umra to another (i.e. the two Umras) become an atonement for the sins committed during the period intervening between them and the reward on Hajj-e-Mabroor (i.e. pure and untainted Haj) is paradise itself and nothing less."
Bukhari & Muslim
"Those who make the pilgrimage for the Hajj or Umra are the guests of Allah. The petitions[duas] they make will be granted and if they seek deliverance from sins, their sins will be forgiven." Ibn-Maja
It is related by Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] said,:
"Any one who God has given enough to perform the Haj, and he also has a conveyance which can take him to the House of God. If he still fails to do so then it does not matter whether he dies a Jew or Christian, and it is so because God has said: Pilgrimage to the House (of Allah) is a duty men owe to God – those who can afford the journey." Tirmizi
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Benefit of Figs
[I swear] by the fig and the olive. (Qur'an, 95:1)
The reference to the fig in the first verse of Surat at-Tin is a most wise one in
terms of the benefits imparted by this fruit.
There are several varieties of the fig. from greenish yellow to purplish or almost black. Figs can be eaten fresh as well as dry. Because of there high sugar content, figs, whether fresh or dried, are excellent for acquiring energy. Dried figs are very nourishing, especially in the cold months. Figs soften the bowels because of there mucin and pectin content. The calcium and carbohydrate contents in figs render them a high-energy food, which is assimilated into the body very easily and quickly. The Hakims recommend eating them liberally for building a healthy body and strengthening the nervous system. They are also excellent in cases of mental and
respiratory disorders.
For good results, at least 4-5 figs should be eaten at a time.
Black figs contain great amounts of potassium. Eating them in combination with goats milk is an excellent remedy for arthritis. It also helps detoxify the body. Fresh figs may be eaten in combination with other fruits. However avoid eating dried figs with fruits containing acids such as tomatoes, grapefruit, oranges, tangerine
etc.
The reference to the fig in the first verse of Surat at-Tin is a most wise one in
terms of the benefits imparted by this fruit.
There are several varieties of the fig. from greenish yellow to purplish or almost black. Figs can be eaten fresh as well as dry. Because of there high sugar content, figs, whether fresh or dried, are excellent for acquiring energy. Dried figs are very nourishing, especially in the cold months. Figs soften the bowels because of there mucin and pectin content. The calcium and carbohydrate contents in figs render them a high-energy food, which is assimilated into the body very easily and quickly. The Hakims recommend eating them liberally for building a healthy body and strengthening the nervous system. They are also excellent in cases of mental and
respiratory disorders.
For good results, at least 4-5 figs should be eaten at a time.
Black figs contain great amounts of potassium. Eating them in combination with goats milk is an excellent remedy for arthritis. It also helps detoxify the body. Fresh figs may be eaten in combination with other fruits. However avoid eating dried figs with fruits containing acids such as tomatoes, grapefruit, oranges, tangerine
etc.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Mercy
Hadith:
The Messenger of Allah [peace be upon him] said:
“Show mercy to those who are on earth; He Who is in the Heavens will have mercy on you.”
Quraan:
“And we have sent you (Muhammad[pbuh]) not but as a mercy to all of mankind .”
[Quraan-al-Ambyia:107]
The Messenger of Allah [peace be upon him] said:
“Show mercy to those who are on earth; He Who is in the Heavens will have mercy on you.”
Quraan:
“And we have sent you (Muhammad[pbuh]) not but as a mercy to all of mankind .”
[Quraan-al-Ambyia:107]
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