*Muharram Mubarak

Muharram Mubarak to All. This is our Islam New year. The first month in Islam Calender. There are  many things which you have to remember on this day. Just click below to get full information.

 

                                                              MUHARRAM

*Not Paying Zakat

Just read this  and wished to share with my readers. Hope it would be useful for you epople.

Allah, the Most High, says,

{And let not those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah hath given them of His Grace, think that

it is good for them: Nay, it will be the worse for them: Soon it will be tied to their necks like a twisted

caller, on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth. And Allah is

Well-Acquainted with all that ye do.}

                                                                                                                                 ( AI-Imran: 180)

The Qur'an also states,

{And woe to those who pay not Zakat and who even deny the Hereafter. For those who believe and work

deeds of righteousness is a reward that will never fail.} 

                                                                                                   (Fussilat: 6-7)

Allah, the Almighty, says,

{And there are those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah: announce unto them a most grievous chastisement. On the Day when it will be heated in the Fire of Hell, and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs. This is the (treasure) which ye hoarded for yourselves: taste ye, then, the (treasures) ye hoarded.}

                                                                                                                (At- Tawbah: 34-35)

The Prophet (pbuh) said,

"A wealthy person who has got gold and silver, but does not pay the Zakat due on the same, (should know that) his gold and silver will be melted on the Day of Judgment and Converted into slabs which will then be heated in the fire of Hell, and then has sides, his forehead, and his back will be branded therewith. When these slabs will get cold, they will be heated up once more in the furnace of the Hell, the branding will be continued throughout the day, the duration of which will be equal to fifty thousand years, and the cases of all the people will have been decided by this time and they will be shown their way either to the Hell or to

Paradise.”1

It was related that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

"There are three people who will enter the Fire: An oppressive leader, a wealthy person who does not pay Allah's right from his wealth and a proud poor.”2

Ibn ' Abbas, (may Allah be pleased with him), said, "Whoever has enough property to make pilgrimage orto pay Zakat but he does not will ask Allah to return (to this world) when dying." Someone said, "Ibn 'Abbas, fear Allah, No one asks for return but the unbelievers." Then Ibn ' Abbas read Allah's saying,

{And spend something (in charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you, before death should come to any of you and he should say, ' O my Lord! Why didst thou not give me respite for a little while I should then have given (largely) in charity, and I should have been one of the doers of good.}

There is no Zakat on (gold or silver) jewelry that is for permissible use, but if it is prepared for uses of renting or as an article which is pennanent acquisition then Zakat is obligatory. Zakat is also obligatory for trade.

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, related that the Prophet (pbuh) said,

"Whoever is made wealthy by Allah and does not pay the Zakat of his wealth will be made like a baldheaded poisonous male snake with two black spots over its eyes. The snake will encircle his neck and bite his cheeks and say, "I am your treasure " Then he recited the following verse, {And definitely let not the ones who are miserly with what Allah has given them,' no indeed, it is an evil (thing) for them. They shall have annulated (about their necks) whatever they were miserly with, on the Day of Resurrection and to Allah is the inheritance of the heavens and the earth,' and Allah is Ever Cognizant of whatsoever you do}

                                                                                                               (AI-Imran: 180)

In his commentary on Allah's saying

{On the Day when it will be heated in the fire of Hell, and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, -This is the (treasures) which ye hoarded for yourselves: taste ye, then the (treasures) ye hoarded}

                                                                                                               (Al- Tawbah: 35)

Ibn Mas'ud said, “Dirham and Dinar will not be put in his skin collectively but separately and will

cover him totally.”

It was related that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

"Five (actions) entail five (punishments)" They asked, "What does it mean?" He said, "Whenever some people break a covenant, Allah will entice their enemy to attack them. If they rule in other than Allah's law, they will be plagued with poverty. If indecency (adultery) prevails them, there will be more deaths. If they give short scales or weights they will be deprived of tillage and will suffer the barren years, if they do not pay Zakat, there will be no rain.” 

Muhammad Ibn Yusuf Al-Feriabi said, II Once I went out accompanied with a group of my friends to visit Abu Sann'an, may Allah have mercy on him. When we entered his house and sat down for a while, he said, “Let us visit a neighbor whose brother has recently died to console him.” Then, we all went to the man but we found him wailing and impatient for the death of his brother. Accordingly, we tried to console him but of no avail. We admonished him that death is an inevitable end. Then, he said, I know. I just weep for my brother’s death abode and the torture he is in. We asked, “Did Allah enable you to know the Unseen?” He said,” Of course not, but when I buried him and people went away I sat down by his grave. Meanwhile, I heard a sound of distress. I heard someone crying.” Oh, they left me alone to suffer the torture. I was

praying, and fasting. Then, I wept and out of pity I began to snatch the grave to see him. The grave was full of fire and I noticed a circle of fire around his neck. Out of pity I extended my arm to extricate him from such circle of fire. No sooner did I extend my hand than my fingers were burnt. Then, the man showed us his burnt hand. He went on saying, I hoarded the earth over him again and went away. Thus, how can I keep patient after I have seen how he is. We, then, asked, "What did your brother do in this world?" He replied.“He did not pay Zakat." We said, "This is in accordance with Allah's saying, {And not those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah hath given them of His Grace, think that it is good for them: Nay, it will be the worse for them: Soon it will be tied to their neck like a twisted collar on the day of Judgment.}                                                                                                    (Al-Imran: 180)

Your brother, therefore, is being tortured in advance in his grave until the Day of Judgment. 

Afterwards, we went ahead to Abu Dharr., the Prophet's companion, and told him this man's story. We also said, "When a Jew or a Christian dies, we do not notice them suffering like that," He said; "They are undoubtedly in the Hell-fire. Allah just shows you the abode of the Muslims to learn the lesson. Allah, the Most High, says,{Now have come to you, from your Lord proofs (to open your eyes): If any will see, it will be for (the good of) his own soul: If any will be blind it will be to his own (harm) I am not (here to watch over your doing.)}                                                                                                     (AI-An' am: 104)

Why Islamic Fasting Is Different Than Other Types of Fasting.

Why Islamic Fasting Is Different Than Other Types of Fasting (ref. 7)

1. As compared to other diet plans, in fasting during Ramadan, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake since there is no restriction on the type or amount of food intake during Iftaar or Sahar. This was confirmed by M.M.Hussaini (ref. 6) during Ramadan 1974 when he conducted dietary analysis of Muslim students at the University of North Dakota State University at Fargo . He concluded that calorie intake of Muslim students during fasting was at two thirds of NCR- RDA.
2. Fasting, in Ramadan is voluntarily undertaken. It is not a prescribed imposition from a physician. In the hypothalamus part of the brain there is a center called "lipostat" which controls the body mass. When severe and rapid weight loss is achieved by starvation diet, the center does not recognize this as normal and, therefore re-programs itself to cause weight gain rapidly once the person goes off the starvation diet. So the only effective way of losing weight is slow, self-controlled, and gradual weight loss by modifying our behavior, and the attitude about eating while eliminating excess food. Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training in terms of food intake thereby causing hopefully, a permanent change in lipostat reading.
3. In Islamic fasting, we are not subjected to a diet of selective food only (i.e. protein only, fruits only etc). An early breakfast, before dawn is taken and then at sunset fast is broken with something sweet i.e. dates, fruits, juices to warrant any hypoglycemia followed by a regular dinner later on.
4. Additional prayers are prescribed after the dinner, which helps metabolize the food. Using a calorie counter, I counted the amount of calories burnt during extra prayer called Traveeh. It amounted to 200 calories. Islamic prayer called Salat uses all the muscles and joints and can be placed in the category of a mild exercise in terms of caloric out put.
5. Ramadan fasting is actually an exercise in self discipline. For those who are a chain smoker, or nibble food constantly, or drink coffee every hour, it is a good way to break the habit, hoping that the effect will continue after the month is over.
6. Psychological effect of Ramadan fasting are also well observed by the description of people who fast. They describe a feeling of inner peace and tranquility. The prophet has advised them "If one slanders you or aggresses against you, tell them I am fasting". Thus personal hostility during the month is minimal.

* Islam quiz 3

Try the third part of our Islam quiz and gain knowledge about Quran

* On which night was the Qur'an first revealed?

*Through whom was the Qur'an revealed?

* The Last Day

*Read this story

I read this incident and I want to share it with all my friends. Spend 2minutes to read this...



A teenage girl about 17 named Aisha had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Aisha asked Allah to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for Allah's protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely. The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been attacked in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking Allah for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story.The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a line up to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked Aisha for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her. She asked if they would ask the man one question. Aisha was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him, he answered, 'Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men (Angels) walking on either side of her. ' Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you're never alone. Did you know that 98% of teenagers will not stand up for God?
Allah is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what.....and if you stand up 4 him he will stand up for you.

Islam Quiz -2

This is the second question for Islam Quiz

Where was the Qur'an revealed first?

*Your mother

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: A person came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Who among the people is most deserving my companionship (of a kind treatment from me?) He said: Your mother. He, again, said: Then who (is the next one)? He said: It is your mother....

*Islam Quiz-1

Here I post some questions about islam under the heading Islam Quiz. You can answer them by clicking Post comments along with your name. This would help us to know more about quran and Islam Inshah Allah.


This is the first Question . Quiz-1

What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an"?

* Islamic terms

Every muslim should know these words, what they mean and when to say them because, we want the blessings from Allah

Say it and (what it means)-- When to say it


As salamu aleiykum --meet a muslim
(Peace be upon you)

Waleiykum assalam--a muslim greets you
(And peace be upon you)

As salamu aleiykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh--meet a muslim
(Peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

Waleiykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh--a muslim greets you
(And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

Bismillah--before we do anything
(In the name of Allah)

Jazakallah--when we want to express thanks
(May Allah reward you)

JazakAllahu khair --for expression of thanks
(May Allah reward you for the good(

BarakAllahu feekum --responding to someone’s thanks
(May Allah bless you)

Fi Amanullah --by way of saying good-bye
(May Allah protect you)

Subhaanallah--for praising something
(Glory be to Allah)

Insha Allah --for expressing a desire to do something
(If Allah wishes)

Astaghfirullah--repenting for sins before Allah
(I beg Allah for forgiveness)

Masha Allah --for expressing appreciation of something good
(As Allah has willed)

Alhamdulillah--for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
(Praise be to Allah)

Aameen--the end of a Dua or prayer
(May it be so)

Sal allahu aleihi wasallam --whenever we say the name of Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon him (S.A.W.))

Alaihi salaam --whenever we say the name of a prophet or an angel
(Peace be upon him (A.S.))

Radi Allah Anhu--whenever we say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
(May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.))

Radi Allah Anha--whenever we say name of female companion of the Prophet
(May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.))

Radi Allah Anhum --Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
(May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.))

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon --this is uttered as an expression of sympathy of the news of loss or some one's death
(To Allah we belong and to Him is our return)

La hawla wala quwata illah billah --during the time of hardship
(There is no strength nor power except Allah)

Al hamdu lillah--after sneezing
(Praise be to Allah)

Yar hamukallah--someone else sneezes
(May Allah have mercy on you)

Fi sabi lillah--giving charity
(For the sake of Allah)

*The Result

1. His past sins are forgiven.

2. He is assured paradise.

Then, as these things have been achieved he should now increase his good deeds to the extent possible. Don’t you see what Umar radiyallahu anhu did when he had committed the mistake of arguing with the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam, at Hudaibiyya. He used to offer special acts of worship, (like fasting, almsgiving, etc.), to atone for that sin. The following hadith should also be considered.

"He who commits some evil deeds, and then turns to doing good deeds is like the man who had on him a tight-fitting coat of mail made of steel, so tight, it would almost choke him. Then he did a good deed and it opened up a little more until it became so loose as to fall off to the ground."

So you see how good deeds release a man from the clutches of past sins and liberate him from the tension that they cause. Let me at this point offer you the abridged version of an incident, which is laden with lessons.

Ibn Mas’ood radiyallahu anhu says a man came to the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam and said, "O Apostle of Allah. I found a woman in a garden and did everything to her except having intercourse: I kissed her and hugged her and so on, but I didn’t go beyond this. So judge me as you wish." The Prophet of Allah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said nothing in reply and the man went away. Upon this Umar radiyallahu anhu remarked, "Allah would have kept it a secret if he had kept it a secret." The Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam in the direction the man had gone and said, "Call him back." When they called him back, he recited to him the following verse, "Establish Prayers at the two ends of the day and early part of the night. Indeed good deeds wipe out evil ones. And this (Qur’aan) is a reminder unto the mindful."
(Qur'aan 11:114)

Upon hearing this, Mu’adh radiyallahu anhu (and according to another report Umar radiyallahu anhu) said, "O’ Apostle of Allah sallallahu alaihe wasallam, is this for him alone or is it (this ruling) common?"

he replied: "No, it is common."

What Should I Do After I Have Sinned?

Someone may ask, "How do I go about repenting from a sin?" Do I just say, "I repent." and that’s it, or is there anything to be done after that?

Two things should immediately be done. The first is an act of the heart, to sincerely regret the sins of the past. The second is an act of the body, to bring up some good deeds, starting two cycles of prayer of repentance. The following is a hadith in support:

Hazrat Abu Bakr radiyallahu anhu, says, "I heard the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam say, ‘There isn’t a man who, when he commits a sin, rises, makes ablution, and offers two rak’ats of prayers, but Allah forgives his sins.’ Then the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam recited the verse, ‘Those (are the true believers) who, when they commit an evil deed, or wrong their souls, remember Allah, and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who but Allah forgives sins? They do not insist upon the sins they have committed, and they know (that Allah is forgiving)."

( Qur'aan 3:135)

There are other reports that describe more in detail how these two cycles of prayers of repentance must be offered.

For instance:

1. There isn’t a man who makes ablution (and does it well, but sins fall off the limbs of the body with the last drop of water. And doing the ablution well includes saying the Bismillah in the beginning, and some other prayer words after it such as:

"I bear witness that there is no deity save Allah , the one, and I also bear witness that Muhammad is his slave and messenger."

"O’ Allah! make me of the repenting, and make me of the purified."

"O’ Allah! with praises to you I bear witness that there is no deity but you. I seek your forgiveness and turn to you in repentance."

2. Offer two rak’ats of prayer. Performs them in full presence of mind and heart. Commits no mistake within the prayers. Does not speak to himself within them. Recites the prayer-words in them well and in humility. Then seeks Allah’s forgiveness.

* The Benefits Of Sincere Repentance

One of my friend asked me to read this article and I gained enough knowledge about repentance. I would like to share my friends who read this blog.

This is by A Student of Darul Uloom, Bury.

Imaam Ibn Qayyim rahmatullahi alaihe mentions certain benefits:

1. Repentance is the most noble and beloved form of obedience in the eyes of Allah Ta'ala. He loves those who repent and it is because of His love for His creation that He tests them with sins so that He may shower His blessings and favours upon them after they repent.

2. Repentance has a status that no other form of worship has. This is why Allah is extremely happy when a servant repents just as a traveller is happy when he finds his lost mount in the desert.

This pleasure (of Allah) has a great impact on the heart of the one repenting. Hence, the repenting person reaches the status of being amongst the beloved through his repentance.

3. Repentance brings about humbleness and a sense of helplessness that is not easily acquired through other forms of worship.

4. Allah’s statement, "Except those who repent, have faith and good deeds, those Allah will charge their sins for good deeds. Certainly Allah is most forgiving and merciful."
(Qur'aan 25:70)
This is a greatest glad tiding for those who repent and combine their repentance with faith and good deeds.

Repentance breeds good deeds, whilst sinning (without repentance) can cause deprivation of obedience altogether. It has been said that committing sins regularly will darken and harden the heart. It may even lead a person to reject Allah completely (Allah forbid) or lead him to commit a bigger sin. There is no recourse for a sinner except to ask Allah for forgiveness and to feel great regret for his actions.

Repentance is to repent from the heart, to train the heart into obedience and to make a firm resolution never to commit the sin again.

The repenting person should remember three facts:

1. The grave consequence of sins.

2. The painful punishment for sins and

3. The helplessness of the servant with regards to these two things.

*The destroyer of all Pressures.

Did you ever stop for a while and askd yourself
Wats going to happen to me,1st 1 night in my Grave?

Wat hv I prepard 4death?

Wll I be in Heaven/Hell?
Think about the moment your body is being washd&prepard to enter your grave
The day people will be carryng you to your grave and your families crying
You are PuT In to Your GRAVE
Imagine Yourslf in Your grave,down there in that dark hole

ALONE..,ONLY YOUR DEEDS
it's too DARK
You cry for help,but ther is no answer
and when it is Shut
YOU feel likek Screemng and Telling evryone not to go
But,YOU Can't be Heard

YOU regret all the bad things YOu have done
Missng the 5 PRAYERS(Salaah)
Listning to Music
Discourtesy to evryone,especially your Parents
Not wearing your Hijab
Ignoring the ordres of ALLAH
Ignoring ISLAM
NO ESCAPE

YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD LAST FOREVR IN THIS WORLD
YOU WILL STAY WT YOUR FRINDS AND FAMILY FOREVER
YOU WILL HAVE FUN FOREVER
NO,YOU ARE WRONG!!!

THEY LEFT YOU ALONE
JUST SPEND FEW MINUTES AND LOOK at YOUR FUTURE HOME
& sepnd the whole of your life preparing for that
YOU cant ignore this,YOU need to remember this every Second
EVRY TIME YOU ARE ABOUT to COMMIT A SIN,REMEMBR THE DESTROYER OF ALL PLEASURES..,


DEATH!

* Non- Muslim Love

This is for friends who are in love with a non muslim. Many Muslims are confused whether they can love a non muslim. This post would give you right knowledge.

If you are in love with a non muslim then you have two options in it.

Your first option is:
The woman must be a chaste kitaabiyya (be among people of the book, i.e. Christian or Jewish), and in that case you can marry her following what Allaah said (interpretation of the meaning):

"…and chaste women among the believers and chaste women among those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)…"
Al-Maidah 4:5.

The second option you have is that she converts to Islam and then you marry her.

Otherwise, remember the hell fire, and remember what Allaah said in the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning):

"And do not marry Al-Mushrikat ( idolatresses, etc.) until they believe ( worship Allaah alone). And indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a (free) Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.) even though she pleases you. And give not your daughters in marriage to Al-Mushrikoon until they believe (in Allaah alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik ( idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you. They (Al-Mushrikoon) invite you to the Fire, but Allaah invites (you) to Paradise and Forgiveness by His leave, and makes His aayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations) clear to mankind so that they may remember ".

Al-Baqarah, verse #2:221

The meaning of "a slave woman who believes is better than a non-believer" is simply that she is better than a non-believer who is (free) even if the non-believer pleases you, even if she pleases you, EVEN IF SHE PLEASES YOU!

* What happens during our sleep.

Recently i read this and wanted to share with you all. Have you ever wondered what happens after we sleep. This post clearly depicts what happens after we are in deep sleep.



It is Allah that takes the souls (of men) at death;

and those that die not (He takes) during their sleep:

those on whom He has passed the decree of death, He

keeps back (from returning to life),but the rest He

sends (to their bodies) for a term appointed.

Verily in this are Signs for those who reflect. >Quran, Chapter 39 verse 42



This means:



every time you sleep, Allah takes your souls,amongst many other souls he takes during sleeping. Then Allah decides who is going to be given another chance. For those who are blessed with another chance, Allah will permit their souls to go back to their bodies, the rest he keeps back from returning to life i.e.they die.



This means: each time you go to bed you should never be sure you will get up again, you ONLY have 50% chance for coming back to life.



This means: each time you go to bed you should be prepared for your hereafter.



This means: when you wake up the next day you should appreciate how lucky (blessed) you are. And say "Blessed be the one who returned my soul to my body, and granted me another chance". This is what the prophet PBUH used to say when he wakes up.



This means: when you wake up the next day you should make sure you utilize the new day as much as you can before sleep time comes,in case the new day you are living is the last chance you are given.


This means: you should try to make sure you recite sura AL-MULK (chapter 67) before sleeping, because the prophet PBUH promised that one who reads this sura before sleeping is saved from the punishment of the grave.May Allah forgive us all and bless us with a happy life in this dunya and and the hereafter.



It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

"A soorah from the Qur'aan containing thirty verses will intercede for a man so that he will be forgiven. It is the soorah Tabaarak Alathi bi yadihi'l-mulk [i.e., Soorat al-Mulk]." Tirmidhi

* Mission of Islam

Islam teaches to love affectionately every human being, irrespective of caste and creed and to lead a life of righteouusness(with tranquility in mind) loving each other and living amongst all human beings as one community! Islam teaches to shun hatredness.

Ther Glorious Quran stresses upon:

To behave kindly with every human being and creatures of Allah!

• To give charity to the needy!
• To serve the poor, help the needy, orphans and the widows!
• Condemn hoarders, misers and the persons who are illtreating and threatening people or a section of society!
• Allah instructs to work for the welfare of all sections of society- Muslims as well as non muslims!
• There is a great service if a Muslim plants a tree and the fruit is eaten by others. a person or even a bird!
• Removing a harmful thing from the way is considered in Islam as a Sadaqaa(i.e. Good deed).
• Spread of Islam (Amicability amongst one and all)i.e. Solving disputes amongst people is considered as Ibaadat in Islam.
• Keeping good relation with the relatives, neighbours, fellow Muslims and all man-kind is a true Muslim!
• Allah's Apostle said, " There is a great reward in serving others and animals! It should be done without expecting anything(Reward) in return!
• Zakaath( 2 1/2 % of accumulated income of rich people) is for needy muslims. for muslim's education, paying off debts of the poor people, and for stranded travelers!
• Giving respect to ones parent's and the elders: and loving and caring children and protecting their own parents at oldage is a Hukookul Ibaadat(i.e. Obligatory prayer to Allah!)
• To remove from the world the sufferings of the people, spreading of brotherhood/oneness and doing kind deeds are the some important obligations to be performed by the Muslims!.

*Wearing shoes

Put shoes on starting with right foot and take them off starting with left:

When you put shoes on , begin with the right and when you remove them , begin with the left. Or , wear them both, or leave them both off.

Muslim do this many times during the day and night - when entering and leaving masjid, the bathroom, the house, when going to work etc. Whenever the muslims puts on or removes his shoes in accordance with the sunnah, with this intention in mind, he obtains a great reward. And all his actions of Harakaat and Sakanaat will then be according to the Sunnah

* On the Day of Resurrection

(Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another. Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, they are the successful. And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose themselves, in Hell will they abide)﴿ 23:101-103
As for what will be placed on the Balance on the Day of Resurrection, it has been said that the deeds will be placed on it, even though they are not material objects. Allah will give these deeds physical weight on the Day of Resurrection.

Al-Baghawi said that this was reported from Ibn `Abbas. It is recorded in the Sahih that Al-Baqarah (chapter 2) and Al `Imran (chapter 3) will come on the Day of Resurrection in the shape of two clouds, or two objects that provide shade, or two lined groups of birds.

It is also recorded in the Sahih that the Qur'an will come to its companion (who used to recite and preserve it) in the shape of a pale-faced young man. He will ask (the young man), "Who are you'' He will reply, "I am the Qur'an, who made you stay up sleeplessly at night and caused you thirst in the day. ''

* About the Day of Resurrection-1

From chapter Al Araf: Revealed in Makkah.

On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will inform His servants about what they said and did, whether substantial or minor. Certainly, He witnesses to everything, nothing escapes His observation, and He is never unaware of anything. Rather, He has perfect knowledge of what the eyes are deluded by and what the hearts conceal,

(Not a leaf falls, but He knows it. There is not a grain in the darkness of the earth nor anything fresh or dry, but is written in a Clear Record.)﴿ 6:59

﴾8. And the weighing on that Day will be the true (weighing). So, as for those whose scale (of good deeds) will be heavy, they will be the successful (by entering Paradise).) (9. And as for those whose scale will be light, they are those who will lose themselves for their wrongful behavior with Our Ayat.)

Allah said,

And the weighing), of deeds on the Day of Resurrection,will be the true (weighing)), for Allah will not wrong anyone.

Allah said in other Ayat

And We shall set up the Balances of justice on the Day of Resurrection, then none will be dealt with unjustly in anything. And if there be the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it. And Sufficient are We to take account.21:47

(Surely, Allah wrongs not even the weight of a speck of dust, but if there is any good (done), He doubles it, and gives from Him a great reward.) ﴿ 4:40

Then as for him whose scale (of good deeds) will be heavy. He will live a pleasant life (in Paradise). But as for him whose scale (of good deeds) will be light. He will have his home in Hawiyah (pit, Hell). And what will make you know what it is (It is) a fiercely blazing Fire!) ﴿101:6-11

(To be continued)

*Meeting people

• Give Tasleem:

The messenger of Allah(sal) was asked:

"Which Islam is good (in terms of action)?"

He said: " To feed the people and to say Salaam to those who know and those you do not know."

• Lengthen the greeting:

A man entered upon the Messenger of Allah (sal ) and said:

" Assalamu Alaikum"

The Messenger (sal) replied to the salaam. Then the man sat down and the Messenger (sal) said: "Ten".

Then another man came and said:

"Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah"

The Messenger (sal) replied. Then the man sat down and the Messenger (sal) said:

"Twenty".

Then another man came and said:

"As-salaamu alaykum wa rahumatullahi wa barakaatuh"

The Messenger (sal) replied. Then the mansat down and the Messenger(sal) said:

"Thirty"

Look at how much reward a person inflicts himself by sufficing himself with saying only a part of the salutation. The person should say the entire salaam so that he he attains thirty good deeds.

• Smile, as the Prophet (sal) said:

Do not consider any good things as insignificant-even if it is that you meet your brother with a cheerful face.

• Shake hands,as prophet (sal)said:

There are two muslims who meet each other and shake hands, except that they are forgiven before they depart(from each other).

• Say a Kalimah Tayyibah:

"Say to my slaves to say that which is better. Verily, Shaytaan incites to evil between them. Verily, Shytaan is for mankind a clear enemy"

The prophet(sal)said:

"Al Kalimah Tayyibah is charity"

Al Kalimah Tayyibah has a powerful affect on a person- it brings peace and tranquility ti a person's soul and puts serenity into his heart.

Entering and leaving the Toilet

• Enter with the left foot and leave with the right.
• Supplicate when entering the toilet.

"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from Al-Kubth and Al-Khabaa'ith".

• Supplicate while leaving:

"I ask You (Allah) for forgiveness."

People use the bathroom many times during the day and night. If they observe these sunan for entering and leaving everytime they go, they will fulfill two sunan for entering and two for leaving.

(There are two opinions as to the meaning of Al-Kubth and Al-Khabaa'ith. The first is that it means, all evil and evil doers and the second is taht it means, male and female devils. The toilet is one of their places of abode)

*Benefits of adhering to the Sunnah :

• To reach the level of Love-Love of Allah for his believing slave.
• It is a mean to compensate for any deficiency in the obligatory actions.
• It is a protection from falling into innovation
• It indicates the exaltation of those things that represent the religion of Allah

*Sunnah

It is not Amazing that in the course of a normal day, many of us are capable of practising more than 1,000 sunan?

Surely, in clinging to the sunnah is safety and security, as Imaam Maalik said:

"The sunnah is like the Ark of Noah whoever embarks on it reaches salvetion and whoever refuses is drowned."

Under this category Sunnah I post all the statements and Actions of the prophet Muhammad (sal) that are performed in a typical day-How may of these are part of our daily lives?

* Waking up

This is the sunnah to be followed after waking up from sleep.

• Wipe the effects of sleep from the face with your hands.

Imaan An Nawawee and Ibn Hajar stated this wiping to de desirable based on the following.

When the Messenger of Allah(sal) woke up, he would sit up and rub away the effects of sleep from his face with his hand.

• Say the supplication for waking up:

"All praise is for Allah who gave us life after death(sleep) and to Him is the resurrection."

• Use a Siwak:

When the prophet(sal) woke up from the night (sleep),he used to clean his mouth with a Siwak.

• Snuff Water:

When one of you wakes up from sleep, then snuff water three times. For indeed, Shaytaan spends the night in the upper part of his nose.

• Wash both hands three times:

When one of oyu wakes up from sleep, he must not dip his hands into a utensil until he washes it three times.

* How many Ayat does Al-Fatihah Contain:

There is no disagreement over the view that Al-Fatihah contains seven Ayat. According to the majority of the reciters of Al-Kufah, a group of the Companions, the Tabi`in, and a number of scholars from the successive generations, the Bismillah is a separate Ayah in its beginning. We will mention this subject again soon, if Allah wills, and in Him we trust

The number of words and letters in Al fatihah:

The scholars say that Al-Fatihah consists of twenty-five words, and that it contains one hundred and thirteen letters.

*The meaning of Al fatihah and its various names:

This Surah is called Al-Fatihah, that is, the Opener of the Book, the Surah with which prayers are begun. It is also called, Umm Al-Kitab (the Mother of the Book),
Messenger of Allah said

Al-Hamdu lillahi Rabbil-`Alamin is the Mother of the Qur'an, the Mother of the Book, and the seven repeated Ayat of the Glorious Qur'an.)

It is also called Al-Hamd and As-Salah, because the Prophet said that his Lord said,

The prayer (i.e., Al-Fatihah) is divided into two halves between Me and My servants.' When the servant says,
`All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of existence,' Allah says, 'My servant has praised Me.'

Al-Fatihah was called the Salah, because reciting it is a condition for the correctness of Salah - the prayer. Al-Fatihah was also called Ash-Shifa' -the Cure

It is also called Ar-Ruqyah (remedy), since in the Sahih, there is the narration of Abu Sa`id telling the the story of the Companion who used Al-Fatihah as a remedy for the tribal chief who was poisoned. Later, the Messenger of Allah said to a Companion

(How did you know that it is a Ruqyah)

Al-Fatihah was revealed in Makkah as Ibn `Abbas, Qatadah and Abu Al-`Aliyah stated. Allah said

And indeed, We have bestowed upon you the seven Mathani (seven repeatedly recited verses), (i.e. Surat Al-Fatihah) (15:87).
Allah knows best.

* Quran Flash

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* Suplication for Shelter.

Rabbi 'innii limaaa 'anzalta 'ilayya min khairin-faqeer

My Rabb!I am indeed needy of whatever good You may send to me.
(28:24)
History and Significance
Prophet Musa (pbh) was traveling to the desert of Madyan and he found some men were watering their animals and two women were standing helpless. Musa (pbh) helped these women with water, and then returned to a shade of a tree. At this time, he made this supplication with a reference to the shade of the tree as whatever good thing. Allah responded to this supplication. As a result, one of these women came to him and with an invitation from her old father. The old man was kind to Musa, offered him shelter and gave one of the two daughters in marriage to Musa.

* Muharram Special

And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, but you do not perceive.
[02-154].

Muharram is the first month of Islamic Calender. Messenger Muhammad (saw) used to fast in this month. Also, many events unfolded after the death of Messenger Muhammad (saw). Muharram is one of four months that have been designated as holy according to the Islamic calendar, the other three being - Dhul-Qa'adah, Dhul-Hijjah and Rajab.

Fasting in the month of Muharram:
Fasting is advocated in the month of Muharram. The Prophet is believed to have said: "The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram." Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. Fasting on the tenth day of Muharram, called Ashura, is particularly important, as it supposed to lead to great rewards. A person does not have to fast for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit.

Here are some activities that are recommended for the day of Ashurah:

• To observe fast on this day.
• To give as much charity as you can afford.
• To perform Nafl Salat prayers.
• To recite Surah Ikhlas 1000 times.
• To visit and be in the company of pious Ulema.
• To place a hand of affection on an orphan's head.
• To give generously to one's relatives. .
• To put surma in one's eyes.
• To take a bath.
• To cut one's nails.
• To visit the sick.
• To establish friendly ties with one's enemies.
• To recite Dua-e- Ashurah
• To visit the shrines of Awliyas and the graves of Muslims.

Muharram- an auspicious time:

The month of Muharram is also associated with many auspicious events in Islamic history. Allah is supposed to have created the heavens and the earth on this blessed day. On this day He give His infinite blessings and bounties to many of His Prophets and delivered them from the clutches of their enemies.

Allah created Hazrat Adam in this month and pardoned him of his mistake. Hazrat Noah's Ark landed successfully on Mount Judi during this time centuries ago. God is also said to have saved Hazrat Ibrahim from fire and rescued Hazrat Musa from the Pharaoh during the month of Muharram.

You must be wondering what there is to mourn about then? The tenth day of Muharram or Ashura is of supreme importance for Shia Muslims as they celebrate the death anniversary of Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

* Event on Life of Muhammad(sa)

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* Hadith on Friday Prayer

According to Shahi Bukhari

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 005.

Narated By Abu Said : I testify that Allah's Apostle said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male Muslim who has attained the age of puberty and (also) the cleaning of his teeth with Siwak, and the using of perfume if it is available." Amr (a sub-narrator) said, "

I confirm that the taking of a bath is compulsory, but as for the Siwak and the using of perfume, Allah knows better whether it is obligatory or not, but according to the Hadith it is as above.")

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 006.

Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said,

"Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah's cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba.

* Hadith Qudsi 9

The fist of his actions for which a servant of Allah will be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayers. If they are in order, then he will have prospered and succeeded: and if they are wanting, then he will have failed and lost. If there is something defective in his obligatory prayers, the Lord (glorified and exalted be He) will say:

See if My servant has any supererogatory prayers with which may be completed that which was defective in his obligatory prayers. Then the rest of his actions will be judged in like fashion.

Da'wah

From Dr.Zakir Naik's "Answer to Non-Muslims common Question About Islam

Da’wah is a duty

Most Muslims know that Islam is a universal religion, meant for all mankind.
Allah (swt) is the Lord of the entire Universe, and Muslims have been entrusted
with the duty of conveying His message to all mankind. Alas, most Muslims
today have become callous towards this duty! While accepting Islam as the best
way of life for ourselves, most of us are unwilling to share this knowledge with
those to whom the message has not yet been conveyed.
The Arabic word Da’wah means a call or an invitation. In Islamic context, it
means to strive for the propagation of Islam.
The Glorious Qur’an says:

“Ah! Who is more unjust than those who conceal the testimony they
have from Allah? But Allah is not unmindful of what ye do!”

[Al-Qur’an 2:140]

Twenty Most Common Questions
In order to convey the message of Islam, dialogue and debate become
inevitable. The Glorious Qur’an says:

“Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord, with wisdom and beautiful
preaching, and argue with them in ways that are best and most
gracious!”

[Al-Qur’an 16:125]

In conveying the message of Islam to a non-Muslim, it is usually not sufficient to
highlight only the positive nature of Islam. Most non-Muslims are not convinced
about the truth of Islam because there are a few questions about Islam at the
back of their minds that remain unanswered.
They may agree with your contentions about the positive nature of Islam. But,
in the same breath, they will say -

“Ah! But you are the same Muslims who
marry more than one woman. You are the same people who subjugate women
by keeping them behind the veil. You are fundamentalists, etc.”

I personally prefer asking the non-Muslims upfront, with their limited
knowledge, whether right or wrong, from whichever source it may be, what they
feel is wrong in Islam. I encourage them to be very frank and open and convince
them that I can take criticism about Islam.
In the past few years of my Da’wah experience, I have realized that there are
barely twenty most common questions that a common non-Muslim has
regarding Islam. Whenever you ask a non-Muslim, “what do you feel is wrong in
Islam?”, he poses five or six questions, and these questions invariably fall
among the twenty most common questions.

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* Anger

We have to restrain our anger, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“…who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allaah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the good‑doers).”
[Aal ‘Imraan 3:134]

“And those who avoid the greater sins, and Al‑Fawaahish (illegal sexual intercourse), and when they are angry, they forgive.”
[al-Shooraa 42:37]

This is because when a person does not restrain his anger, he insults, curses, swears and hits. Anger may be a door to all kinds of evil. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) often advised people not to get angry.

Al-Bukhaari narrated in al-Saheeh (6116) from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that a man said to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him),
“Advise me.”
He said:
“Do not get angry.”
The man repeated his request several times, and he said,
“Do not get angry.”

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) regarded the one who controls himself when he is angry as being the strongest of men. Al-Bukhaari narrated in al-Saheeh (6114) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“The strong man is not the one who can wrestle (fight); the strong man is the one who controls himself at the time of anger.”

One of the scholars said:

Allaah created anger from fire, and made it an instinct in man. When there is a dispute, the flames of anger are fanned until a person’s face and eyes become red, because the skin reflects what is underneath it… Anger produces external and internal changes, such as a change in colour, trembling, uncontrolled actions and a change in appearance, such that if the angry person could see himself when he is angry, he would feel ashamed of his ugly appearance and they way his appearance has changed. All of that is what happens on the outside. The internal effects are even worse, because it generates hatred in the heart, envy (hasad) and all kinds of bad feelings. The most ugly effects of anger are the internal effects, and the external changes are the results of the internal changes. All of this has an effect on the body. The effect on the tongue is that it speaks words of slander and foul language which the wise person would feel ashamed of, and the angry person regrets them when he calms down.
The effects of anger can also be seen in people’s actions, when they beat and kill. If the angry person does not have the chance to do that, he turns his anger against himself, tearing his garments and slapping his cheeks; sometimes he may have a seizure, or fall unconscious, or break vessels, or hit someone who has not done anything wrong. Whoever thinks about these evil actions will realize just how much wisdom there is in these gentle words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), ‘Do not get angry,’ and to how great an extent they protect people’s interests by warding off this great evil which may otherwise lead who knows where. All of this has to do with anger for the sake of worldly things, not anger for the sake of religious matters… (Anger for the sake of Allaah is praiseworthy and recommended, such as anger when seeing evil actions). It helps a person not to get angry when he bears in mind what has been narrated concerning the virtues of restraining anger, and the warnings concerning the results of anger; he should also seek refuge with Allaah from the Shaytaan… and do wudoo’… And Allaah knows best.”

You must repent to Allaah for any curses and aggressive words that you have uttered.
You must keep your tongue busy with du’aa’ and dhikr (remembrance of Allaah), because that brings peace to the heart
. “… verily, in the remembrance of Allaah do hearts find rest”
[al-Ra’d 13:28 – interpretation of the meaning].
Keep away from using your tongue to hurt other people.
May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.