10. It has been reconstructed several times
The Kaaba that we see today is not exactly the same Kaaba that was constructed by Prophets Ibrahim ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) and Ismail ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) From time to time, it has needed rebuilding after natural and man-made disasters.
The major reconstruction took place during the life of the Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him). This is the occasion when the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) averted major bloodshed by his quick thinking on how to place the Black Stone using a cloth that every tribe could lift up.
Since then, there has been an average of one major reconstruction every few centuries. The last renovation took place in 1996 and was extremely thorough, leading to the replacement of many of the stones and re-strengthening the foundations and a new roof. This is likely to be the last reconstruction for many centuries (inshā'Allāh) as modern techniques mean that the building is more secure and stable than ever before.
9. It used to have two doors … and a window
The original Kaaba used to have a door for entrance and another for exit. For a considerable period of time it also had a window situated to one side. The current Kaaba only has one door and no window.
8. It used to be multi-coloured
We are so used to the Kaaba being covered in the trademark black Kiswah with gold banding that we can't imagine it being any other colour. However, this tradition seems to have started at the time of the Abbasids (whose household colour was black). Before this the Kaaba was covered in multiple colours including green, red and even white.
7. The keys are in the hands of one family
At the time of the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him), each aspect to do with the rites of Hajj was in the hands of different sub-groups of the Quraish. Every one of these would eventually lose control of their guardianship of a particular rite except one. On the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) was given the keys to the Kaaba and instead of keeping it in his own possession; he returned them back to the Osman ibn Talha of the Bani Shaiba family. They had been the traditional key keepers of the Kaaba for centuries; and the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) confirmed them in that role till the end of time by these words
“Take it, O Bani Talha, eternally up to the Day of Resurrection, and it will not be taken from you unless by an unjust, oppressive tyrant.”
Whether Caliph, Sultan or King – the most powerful men in the world have all had to bow to the words of the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) and ask permission from this small Makkan family before they can enter the Kaaba.
6. It used to be open to everyone
Until recently, the Kaaba was opened twice a week for anyone to enter and pray. However, due to the rapid expansion in the number of pilgrims and other factors, the Kaaba is now opened only twice a year for dignitaries and exclusive guests only.
5. You used to be able to swim around it
One of the problems with having the Kaaba situated at the bottom of a valley is that when it rains – valleys tend to flood. This was not an uncommon occurrence in Makkah and the cause of a lot of trouble before the days of flood control systems and sewage. For days on end the Kaaba would be half submerged in water. Did that stop Muslims from performing the Tawaf? Of course not.
Modern adjustments to the surrounding landscape and flood prevention techniques mean we may never see such sights again. Or will we?
4. The inside contains plaques commemorating the rulers who renovated it
For years many have wondered what it looks like inside the Kaaba. Relying on second or third hand accounts from those who were lucky enough to enter just wasn't satisfying enough. Then one lucky person who went inside took his camera phone in with him and Millions have seen the shaky footage online.
The interior of the Kaaba is now lined with marble and a green cloth covering the upper walls. Fixed into the walls are plaques each commemorating the refurbishment or rebuilding of the House of Allāh by the ruler of the day. Watch the video below of the only place on Earth that you can pray in any direction you want, the House of Allāh, the first place of worship for mankind – the Kaaba.
3. There are two kaabas!
Directly above the Kaaba in heaven is an exact replica. This Kaaba was mentioned in the Qurʾān and by the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him).
The Messenger of Allāh ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said narrating about the journey of 'Isra wal Miraaj
“Then I was shown Al-Bait-al-Ma'mur (i.e. Allāh's House). I asked Gabriel about it and he said, This is Al Bait-ul-Ma'mur where 70,000 angels perform prayers daily and when they leave they never return to it (but always a fresh batch comes into it daily).”
2. The Black Stone is broken
Ever wondered how the Black Stone came to be in the silver casing that surrounds it?
Some say it was broken by a stone fired by the Umayyad army laying siege to Makkah whilst it was under the control of Abdullah ibn Zubair.
However, most agree that it was most damaged in the middle ages by an extreme heretical Ismaili group from Bahrain called the Qarmatians who had declared that the Hajj was an act of superstition. They decided to make their point by killing tens of thousands of hujjaj and dumping their bodies in the well of Zamzam.
As if this act of treachery was not enough, these devils took the Black Stone to the East of Arabia and then Kufa in Iraq where they held it ransom until they were forced to return it by the Abassid Caliph. When they returned it, it was in pieces and the only way to keep them together was by encasing them in a silver casing. Some historians narrate that there are still some missing pieces of the stone floating around.
1. It's not supposed to be a cube shape
Yes, ladies and gentleman… the most famous cube in the world actually started out shaped as a rectangle.
I'll give you a moment to pick your jaws off the floor.
Right, where were we?
Oh yeah, the Kaaba was never meant to be a cube. The original dimensions of The House included the semi-circular area known as the Hijr Ismail.
When the Kaaba was rebuilt just a few years before the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) received his first revelation, the Quraish agreed to only use income from pure sources to complete the rebuild. That meant no money from gambling, looting, prostitution, interest etc. In the ultimate sign of how deeply mired in wrongdoing the Jahili Quraish were, there was not enough untainted money in this very wealthy trading city to rebuild the Kaaba to its original size and shape!
They settled for a smaller version of the Kaaba and put a mud brick wall (called “Hijr Ismail” although it has no connection to the Prophet Ismail (AS) himself) to indicate the original dimensions. Towards the end of his life, the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) intended to rebuild the Kaaba on its original foundations but passed away before he could fulfill his wish. Apart from a brief interlude of a few years during the reign of Caliph Abdullah ibn Zubair, the Kaaba has remained the same shape that the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) saw it in.
The history of the Kaaba is not just an interesting story from our past. The Kaaba is a real and present symbol that connects all Muslims together wherever they may be. It also connects us to our glorious and not-so-glorious past so that we may derive lessons and feel that we are a part of an eternal mission. In a day and age where Muslims are increasingly disconnected from our history,as well as each other, the Kabaa reminds us of our shared heritage and bonds. It is a symbol of unity in an Ummah sorely in need of it.
Source : http://muslimmatters.org/2012/11/15/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-kaaba/
muslimmatters.org (by Muhammad Wajid Akhter)
The Kaaba that we see today is not exactly the same Kaaba that was constructed by Prophets Ibrahim ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) and Ismail ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) From time to time, it has needed rebuilding after natural and man-made disasters.
The major reconstruction took place during the life of the Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him). This is the occasion when the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) averted major bloodshed by his quick thinking on how to place the Black Stone using a cloth that every tribe could lift up.
Since then, there has been an average of one major reconstruction every few centuries. The last renovation took place in 1996 and was extremely thorough, leading to the replacement of many of the stones and re-strengthening the foundations and a new roof. This is likely to be the last reconstruction for many centuries (inshā'Allāh) as modern techniques mean that the building is more secure and stable than ever before.
9. It used to have two doors … and a window
The original Kaaba used to have a door for entrance and another for exit. For a considerable period of time it also had a window situated to one side. The current Kaaba only has one door and no window.
8. It used to be multi-coloured
We are so used to the Kaaba being covered in the trademark black Kiswah with gold banding that we can't imagine it being any other colour. However, this tradition seems to have started at the time of the Abbasids (whose household colour was black). Before this the Kaaba was covered in multiple colours including green, red and even white.
7. The keys are in the hands of one family
At the time of the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him), each aspect to do with the rites of Hajj was in the hands of different sub-groups of the Quraish. Every one of these would eventually lose control of their guardianship of a particular rite except one. On the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) was given the keys to the Kaaba and instead of keeping it in his own possession; he returned them back to the Osman ibn Talha of the Bani Shaiba family. They had been the traditional key keepers of the Kaaba for centuries; and the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) confirmed them in that role till the end of time by these words
“Take it, O Bani Talha, eternally up to the Day of Resurrection, and it will not be taken from you unless by an unjust, oppressive tyrant.”
Whether Caliph, Sultan or King – the most powerful men in the world have all had to bow to the words of the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) and ask permission from this small Makkan family before they can enter the Kaaba.
6. It used to be open to everyone
Until recently, the Kaaba was opened twice a week for anyone to enter and pray. However, due to the rapid expansion in the number of pilgrims and other factors, the Kaaba is now opened only twice a year for dignitaries and exclusive guests only.
5. You used to be able to swim around it
One of the problems with having the Kaaba situated at the bottom of a valley is that when it rains – valleys tend to flood. This was not an uncommon occurrence in Makkah and the cause of a lot of trouble before the days of flood control systems and sewage. For days on end the Kaaba would be half submerged in water. Did that stop Muslims from performing the Tawaf? Of course not.
Modern adjustments to the surrounding landscape and flood prevention techniques mean we may never see such sights again. Or will we?
4. The inside contains plaques commemorating the rulers who renovated it
For years many have wondered what it looks like inside the Kaaba. Relying on second or third hand accounts from those who were lucky enough to enter just wasn't satisfying enough. Then one lucky person who went inside took his camera phone in with him and Millions have seen the shaky footage online.
The interior of the Kaaba is now lined with marble and a green cloth covering the upper walls. Fixed into the walls are plaques each commemorating the refurbishment or rebuilding of the House of Allāh by the ruler of the day. Watch the video below of the only place on Earth that you can pray in any direction you want, the House of Allāh, the first place of worship for mankind – the Kaaba.
3. There are two kaabas!
Directly above the Kaaba in heaven is an exact replica. This Kaaba was mentioned in the Qurʾān and by the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him).
The Messenger of Allāh ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said narrating about the journey of 'Isra wal Miraaj
“Then I was shown Al-Bait-al-Ma'mur (i.e. Allāh's House). I asked Gabriel about it and he said, This is Al Bait-ul-Ma'mur where 70,000 angels perform prayers daily and when they leave they never return to it (but always a fresh batch comes into it daily).”
2. The Black Stone is broken
Ever wondered how the Black Stone came to be in the silver casing that surrounds it?
Some say it was broken by a stone fired by the Umayyad army laying siege to Makkah whilst it was under the control of Abdullah ibn Zubair.
However, most agree that it was most damaged in the middle ages by an extreme heretical Ismaili group from Bahrain called the Qarmatians who had declared that the Hajj was an act of superstition. They decided to make their point by killing tens of thousands of hujjaj and dumping their bodies in the well of Zamzam.
As if this act of treachery was not enough, these devils took the Black Stone to the East of Arabia and then Kufa in Iraq where they held it ransom until they were forced to return it by the Abassid Caliph. When they returned it, it was in pieces and the only way to keep them together was by encasing them in a silver casing. Some historians narrate that there are still some missing pieces of the stone floating around.
1. It's not supposed to be a cube shape
Yes, ladies and gentleman… the most famous cube in the world actually started out shaped as a rectangle.
I'll give you a moment to pick your jaws off the floor.
Right, where were we?
Oh yeah, the Kaaba was never meant to be a cube. The original dimensions of The House included the semi-circular area known as the Hijr Ismail.
When the Kaaba was rebuilt just a few years before the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) received his first revelation, the Quraish agreed to only use income from pure sources to complete the rebuild. That meant no money from gambling, looting, prostitution, interest etc. In the ultimate sign of how deeply mired in wrongdoing the Jahili Quraish were, there was not enough untainted money in this very wealthy trading city to rebuild the Kaaba to its original size and shape!
They settled for a smaller version of the Kaaba and put a mud brick wall (called “Hijr Ismail” although it has no connection to the Prophet Ismail (AS) himself) to indicate the original dimensions. Towards the end of his life, the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) intended to rebuild the Kaaba on its original foundations but passed away before he could fulfill his wish. Apart from a brief interlude of a few years during the reign of Caliph Abdullah ibn Zubair, the Kaaba has remained the same shape that the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) saw it in.
The history of the Kaaba is not just an interesting story from our past. The Kaaba is a real and present symbol that connects all Muslims together wherever they may be. It also connects us to our glorious and not-so-glorious past so that we may derive lessons and feel that we are a part of an eternal mission. In a day and age where Muslims are increasingly disconnected from our history,as well as each other, the Kabaa reminds us of our shared heritage and bonds. It is a symbol of unity in an Ummah sorely in need of it.
Source : http://muslimmatters.org/2012/11/15/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-kaaba/
muslimmatters.org (by Muhammad Wajid Akhter)
A passage from the last moments of our most beloved Rasulullah SAW and his love for his ummah.
Suddenly there was a person who said salaam. “May I come in?” he asked. But Fatimah did not allow him to enter the room. “I’m sorry, my father is ill,” said Fatimah, and turned back and closed the door.
She went back to Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihi wasalam and he opened his eyes and asked, “Who was he, my daughter?”
“I dont know my father. It’s the first time I’m seeing him,” Fatimah said gently.
“Know one thing…! He is the one who erases the temporary pleasure; he is who separates the companionship in the world. He is the Angel of Death,” said Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam.
Fatimah bore the bomb of her cry.
The death angel came towards Him, but Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked why Jibrail did not come along with him.
Then Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam looked at his daughter with a trembled look, as if he wanted to reminisce about every part of his daugther’s face.
Then, Jibrail was called. Jibrail was ready int he sky to welcome the soul of Rasulullah and the leader of the Earth.
“O Jibrail, explain to me about my rights in front of Allah? (subhana watalah), Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked with a very weak voice.
“The doors of the sky have opened; the angels are waiting for your soul. All Jannats are open widely waiting for you” Jibrail said.
But, in fact, all that did not make Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam relieved.
His eyes were still full of worry.
“You are not happy to hear this news?” asked Jibrail.
“Tell me about the destiny of My People in the future?” said Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam
“Don’t worry, O’ Rasulullah. I heard Allah (subhana watala) told me: “I make Jannat haram for everyone, except the people of Muhammad,” Jibrail said.
The time for Malaekat Izrail to do his work became closer and closer.
Slowly, Rasulullah’s sallalahu alaihi wasalam soul was pulled. It seems that the body of Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam was full of sweat; the nerves of his neck became tight.
“Jibrail, how painful this is!” Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam slowly uttered with a groan.
Fatimah closed her eyes, Ali sat beside her bow deeply and Jibrail turned his face back.
“Am I repugnant to you that you turn your face back O Jibrail?” Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked.
“Who is the one who could see Habibullah in His sakartul maut,” Jibrail said. “Not for a while,” then Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam uttered a groan because of unbearable pain.
“O Allah (subhana watala) how great is this sakartul maut. Give me all these pains, but DON’T to MY PEOPLE.”
The body of Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam became cold, his feet and chest did not move anymore.
With tears in eyes, His lips vibrated as if he wanted to say something. Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam, “Uushiikumbis salahti, wa maa malakat aimanuku” “Take care of the salat and take care of the weak people among you.”
Outside the room, there were cries, each one shouting, Sahaba holding each other. Fatimah closed her face with her hands.
Again, Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah’s sallalahu alaihi wasalam and with this mouth which became bluish, and tears in his eyes, he uttered: “Ummatii Ummatii, Ummatii” “ My People, My People, My People“
Allāhumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala āli Muhammad kama sallaita ‘ala āli Ibrāhīm; Innaka Hamīdum Majīd; Allāhumma bārik ‘ala Muhammad, wa ‘ala ‘āli Muhammad, kama bārakta ‘ala āli Ibrāhīm; Innaka Hamīdum Majīd.’
(O
Allāh! Send Prayers on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You
sent Prayers on the family of Ibrāhīm, Verily You are Most Praiseworthy,
Full of Glory; O Allāh! Send Your Blessings on Muhammad and the family
of Muhammad, as You sent your Blessings on the family of Ibrāhīm, Verily
You are Most Praiseworthy, Full of Glory.)''’
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Suddenly there was a person who said salaam. “May I come in?” he asked. But Fatimah did not allow him to enter the room. “I’m sorry, my father is ill,” said Fatimah, and turned back and closed the door.
She went back to Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihi wasalam and he opened his eyes and asked, “Who was he, my daughter?”
“I dont know my father. It’s the first time I’m seeing him,” Fatimah said gently.
“Know one thing…! He is the one who erases the temporary pleasure; he is who separates the companionship in the world. He is the Angel of Death,” said Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam.
Fatimah bore the bomb of her cry.
The death angel came towards Him, but Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked why Jibrail did not come along with him.
Then Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam looked at his daughter with a trembled look, as if he wanted to reminisce about every part of his daugther’s face.
Then, Jibrail was called. Jibrail was ready int he sky to welcome the soul of Rasulullah and the leader of the Earth.
“O Jibrail, explain to me about my rights in front of Allah? (subhana watalah), Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked with a very weak voice.
“The doors of the sky have opened; the angels are waiting for your soul. All Jannats are open widely waiting for you” Jibrail said.
But, in fact, all that did not make Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam relieved.
His eyes were still full of worry.
“You are not happy to hear this news?” asked Jibrail.
“Tell me about the destiny of My People in the future?” said Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam
“Don’t worry, O’ Rasulullah. I heard Allah (subhana watala) told me: “I make Jannat haram for everyone, except the people of Muhammad,” Jibrail said.
The time for Malaekat Izrail to do his work became closer and closer.
Slowly, Rasulullah’s sallalahu alaihi wasalam soul was pulled. It seems that the body of Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam was full of sweat; the nerves of his neck became tight.
“Jibrail, how painful this is!” Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam slowly uttered with a groan.
Fatimah closed her eyes, Ali sat beside her bow deeply and Jibrail turned his face back.
“Am I repugnant to you that you turn your face back O Jibrail?” Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam asked.
“Who is the one who could see Habibullah in His sakartul maut,” Jibrail said. “Not for a while,” then Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam uttered a groan because of unbearable pain.
“O Allah (subhana watala) how great is this sakartul maut. Give me all these pains, but DON’T to MY PEOPLE.”
The body of Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam became cold, his feet and chest did not move anymore.
With tears in eyes, His lips vibrated as if he wanted to say something. Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah sallalahu alaihi wasalam, “Uushiikumbis salahti, wa maa malakat aimanuku” “Take care of the salat and take care of the weak people among you.”
Outside the room, there were cries, each one shouting, Sahaba holding each other. Fatimah closed her face with her hands.
Again, Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah’s sallalahu alaihi wasalam and with this mouth which became bluish, and tears in his eyes, he uttered: “Ummatii Ummatii, Ummatii” “ My People, My People, My People“
Our most beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) offered supplication (du'a) at times of calamity on a
number of occasions in the time of extreme distress and need thus
beseeching Allah (SWT) for His Mercy and benevolence. Rasulullah (SAW) read Qunut Nazilah
for the salvation of the weak and oppressed in Makkah.
This Qunut was also read by Rasulullah (SAW) when the incident massacre of the 60 al hafiz companions for a month based on the following hadith:
Meaning: The Prophet sallallahu `alaihiwasallam have read qunut prayer not only at dawn when they massacre his al hafiz companions.
-Bukhari and Muslim-
Source and credits:
http://www.islam.gov.my/en/guide-qunut-nazilah
This Qunut was also read by Rasulullah (SAW) when the incident massacre of the 60 al hafiz companions for a month based on the following hadith:
Meaning: The Prophet sallallahu `alaihiwasallam have read qunut prayer not only at dawn when they massacre his al hafiz companions.
-Bukhari and Muslim-
HOW TO RECITE QUNUT NAZILAH
Qunut Nazilah can be recited at all obligatory prayers: Zuhur, Asar, Maghrib, Isya’ and Subuh. It can be recited at the final rak’at after getting up from Ruku’ for I’tidal.
The prayer is recited while standing for I’tidal. There are three ways to recite the prayer. The imam may select any of the followings:
- Recite the Qunut as normally recited during Subuh prayer.
- Recite the Qunut Nazilah only as per attached.
- Recite the Subuh Qunut followed by Qunut Nazilah.
Reminder:
- If the Imam does not memorise the Qunut Nazilah attached, recite the Qunut as normally recited in Subuh prayer. Then, Qunut Nazilah can be recited after the prayer.
- The Imam needs to inform the followers that Qunut will be recited in the prayer so that they can “ameen” the prayer.
QUNUT NAZILAH
Which means:
“'O Allah, we seek Your help; we beseech Your forgiveness; we seek guidance from You; we affirm our faith in You; we bow to Thee and we praise You; we are grateful and do not infidel; we reject and abandon everyone who forsakes You.
‘O Allah, You alone do we worship; unto You alone we
pray; and before You alone we prostrate in worship; unto You alone we
strive and implore;we cherish hope in Your mercy; we fear Your chastisement; most certainly, Your stern punishment will overtake those who reject the truth.
‘O Allah, may honour be with Islam and Muslims. Stop all kinds of
tyranny and hostility. Help our oppressed brethren wherever they are.
Lift them from their hardships, plagues, war and hostility. O Allah,
save us from all evil and do not make our place the place of calamity;
avert us from any disaster because only You can avert it, O Allah.”
Source and credits:
http://www.islam.gov.my/en/guide-qunut-nazilah
It's a Game
Published on Oct 10, 2012 by ETMinternational
It’s a game
That they play
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
What a shame
What they say
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
Where are you in my dreams?
You feel so close but so far
When All I want is to see
Your face in front of me
You make me chase around
Shadows in the moonlight
Only for the sunrise
To open my eyes
Makes me jump to my feet
Walk around the city streets
Hoping that I’ll find you
By my side
Then I feel your sunlight
Beautiful and so bright
Feeling I’m in your arms
For a while
Hours pass like a breeze
Moving through the palm trees
Hand in hand you and me
With your smile
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
What a shame
What they say
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
Sen benim nazli yarimsin
(You, my delicate beloved)
Sen benim gozbebegimsin
(You, the apple of my eye)
Sana gonulden baglanmisim ben
(Tied to you, at the heart)
Sen en sevdigim sevdicegimsin
(You are my deepest love, my beloved)
Ben seni bir gul gibi koklar¦m
(Inhaling your scent, just like smelling a rose)
Ask¦nla tutusur ask¦nla yanarim
(Burning inside, with the fire of your love)
Hep seni arar seni sorarim
(I always look for, and ask of you)
Sana varmak icin hayal kurar¦m
(Always dream of reaching you)
تیرا تصور میرا ہی سکوں ھے
(The very mention of you becomes my tranquility)
تیرا نام لینا میرا ھے جنوں
(To take your name, it becomes my sanity)
وہ میٹھی باتیں تیری ھی سنوں میں
(Those sweet conversations of yours I would listen too)
دنیا برا مانے تو میں کیا کروں؟
(If the world deems them offensive, what do I care?)
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
What a shame
What they say
شتموه لما جهلوه
(They insulted him when they didn’t know who he was)
تبعوه لما عرفوا هداه
(They became his followers when they truly knew his way)
I need you in my life,
Like the air with which I breathe
Salutations upon my beloved
So let them say what they want to say
Salutations upon my beloved
It’s the same game they always play
Salutations upon my beloved
I’ll turn my ears the other way
Salutations upon my beloved
It makes no difference either way
Salutations upon my beloved
It’s a game they’re always going to play
Let them say what they want to say
Salutations upon my beloved
It’s a game, It’s a game
It’s a game, It’s a game
It’s a game, It’s a game
They’re always going to play
play, play, play, play
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Friday is the best day of the week. Imam
Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had
said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on
the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning
Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning
the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However,
they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day
to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday,
and the Christians glorify Sunday."
Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii,
and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "The
best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day
Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and
also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which
the day of judgment takes place."
Muslims are supposed to do the following
on Fridays:
- Men are obligated to participate in Friday Prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) said in Surat Al-Jumauah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "O’ you who believe! When the call is proclaimed to Prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business. That is best for you if you but knew."
In addition, prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) said about people who do not attend Friday Prayer, "I wanted to ask a man to lead people in the prayer so that I may go and burn houses of men who did not attend the Friday Prayer with us" He also said reported by Imam Muslim, Ahmad and An-Nesaii, "Either they (meaning people who do not attend the Friday prayer) stop neglecting Friday prayers or Allah will set a seal on their hearts so they can not find the right path again." In another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod, Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (P.B.U.H.) said, "Who ever does not attend three Friday prayers, (without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his heart"
- It is also recommended to increase supplication especially at the last hour of the day since it is the hour when requests are replied by Allah. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam An-Nesaii, Abu-Dawod, and Al-hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "Friday has 12 hours, one of which is the hour where cries are granted for Muslim believers. This hour is sought at the last hour after Asar."
- It is encouraged to wish peace be upon prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during Fridays and Friday’s night because of an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H.) said, "The best day is Friday. On Friday Adam was created, and died. On Friday is the first time the trumpet is blown (meaning when every creature dies) and the second time the trumpet is blown (referring to resurrection). So increase the number of times you wish peace upon me since this prayer will be shown to me." They asked him, How will our prayers be shown to you after you have vanished. He replied, "Allah has prohibited earth to cause the body of prophets to decay."
- It is also recommended that Muslims recite surat Al-Kahf, because of the authentic hadith reported by Imam Al-Baihaqee, and Al-Hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "Who ever recites surat Al-Kahf on Friday, Allah will give him a light to the next Friday."
- It is also recommended that Muslims clean and wash themselves and make sure they smell nice when they attend Friday Prayers. Imam Muslim and Bukhari reported that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "Every Muslim is obligated to wash on Fridays and wear his best cloth. Also, he should use perfume if he has any."
- It is important to come early to the Friday prayer. All of the hadith collectors, except Ibn-Majah, reported in an authentic hadith that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If one washes himself and then went to Friday Prayer, it is considered as if he donated a camel for the sake of Allah. However, If he went in the second hour then it is considered as if he donated a cow and if the third hour then as if he donated a big sheep and if the fourth hour then as if he donated a chicken and if the fifth hour then as if he donated an egg. Then when the Imam starts delivering the speech the angels come and listen to it." Also in anther authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod that the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "On Friday the angels come to stand on the doors of the mosque (masjid), the angels record who comes first, if the Imam starts delivering the speech, the angles close their files and come to listen to the speech."
- It is forbidden to work on Fridays after the call for the prayer was announced because Allah says in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business."
- Also, it is forbidden to talk during the Khutbah. Several sayings of prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) covers this subject. In an authentic hadith reported by (the group of Ahadith collectors), except Ibn-Majah that prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If you told your friend to pay attention on Friday while the Imam is delivering the speech then you committed a sin of vain talk." Another authentic hadith which was reported by Imam Ibn-Majah and Attermizi that prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "Even who touches the gravel on the floor then he committed vain talk, and he who does commit that there will be no (Jumuah) Friday for him."
- It is also disliked to walk between sitting people during Friday gathering unless there is an empty spot to fill. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ahmad that, A man came and started walking between people during a Friday gathering while Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was delivering his speech, so the Prophet told him, "Sit because you caused harm to other people and came in late."
- It was not legislated to consider Friday as a day off and not work during it. Because Allah (S.W.T.) said in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 10), what can be translated as, "And when the prayer is finished, then you may disperse through the land and seek of the bounty of Allah." It was not a habit of any of the companions to consider Friday as a day to take off work. On the contrary Imam Al-Malek said, "It is disliked to take Friday off since we will be resembling the Jews and Christians for taking, respectively, Saturday or Sunday off."
- Finally , there are two important matters for us in this country to be cautioned of. First of all, we must not neglect Friday Prayers because of work, study, or other matters. Every Muslims should make attending Friday Prayer as his top priority. It is important to do so since ignoring it three times with no valid reason will cause the heart to be sealed from the right path.
- The second matter to watch for is the loosing of one’s interest in the importance of Friday. This is especially important for the growing generation who are used to the concept of weekend being Saturday and Sunday and know almost nothing about the importance of Friday in the eyes of Muslims. So it is our duty to remind them and ourselves about this great day which is the best day of the week and try to spend it according to Islamic teaching.
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http://islam1.org/khutub/GEN26.html
May the blessings of Allah fill your life with pleasure and open all the doors of success now and always
Eid is fun and great
It's time to celebrate
Eid Mubarak to everyone come on
Let's have lots of fun!
Everyone's going to the mosque to pray
People are grateful, it's a special day.
"Mmmm"... the taste of the delicious food
Really puts you in a good mood.
Everybody's wearing their posh clothes
And the guys are cruising in their
Flashy cars on the roads.
Children opening their gifts with smiles
On their faces and having fun going
Out to different places.
All of a sudden the day comes to an end
Well what can I say...
Thank you for a lovely day!!!
by Shaz and Taz, High Wycombe.
Why the name 'Ramadan'?
Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) said:
"Surely, the month of Ramadan has been named so because
it scorches away the sins."
Kanz al-Ummal, H: 23688
Ramadan: The Name of God
Imam Sadiq (A.S.) has said: Say not, "This is Ramadan" and "Ramadan has
departed" and "Ramadan has arrived" for surely, Ramadan is one of the
names of Allah, The Mighty, the Glorious, who neither arrives nor departs.
Surely, arrives and departs that, which is ephemeral, Instead say:
"The month of Ramadan". Al-Kafi, 4, pg. 70
Ramadan: The Month of Revelation of the Holy Quran
Imam Reza (A.S.) has said: If one asks, "Why is it that the fasts were made
obligatory exclusively in the month of Ramadan and not in the other months?"
it would be said, "(this is) because the month of Ramadan is the month in
which Allah, the Exalted, had revealed the Holy Quran."
Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 18, pg. 190
Reward for Recitation of the Holy Quran during Ramadan
The Mighty, The Glorious, in the month of Ramadan, is like one who has recited
the entire Holy Quran in the other months."
Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 93, pg. 344
Sometimes Allah puts you through pain, so He can test you to see if this
brings you closer to Him. If it brings you closer to Him then your
reward in Heaven is going to make all the pain you had to endure in this
world seem very insignificant. Keeping striving and don't let the small
distractions of this world lead you astray!
Allah sends the best things when you are ready for them. Remain patient
and be steadfast in the path of Allah, for surely Allah never fails to
accomplish his purpose. You are part of greater plan that you do not
have the vision and the knowledge to understand. You can only surrender
yourself to Him, thank Him, and let Him bless your life with treasures
you never could have attained on your own. His plan is the ultimate
plan, and His plan is the best plan. When the time is right, His plan
will manifest into your life, and all the wait will have been well worth
it!
“Oh Allah, verily the time of Dhuha is but Your time of Dhuha, all
beauty is but Your beauty, all strength is but Your strength, all power
is but Your power and all protection is but Your protection.”
”Oh Allah, if my rezqi is still in the the skies, please let if down and if it’s still in the ground, please let it out. Please make it easier if it is hard, if it is haraam please make it halal and please make it nearer if it is still far away. The blessings of the time of Dhuha, Your greatness, Your beauty, Your strength and Your power; bestow upon us all that you have bestowed unto Your righteous servants.”
”Oh Allah, if my rezqi is still in the the skies, please let if down and if it’s still in the ground, please let it out. Please make it easier if it is hard, if it is haraam please make it halal and please make it nearer if it is still far away. The blessings of the time of Dhuha, Your greatness, Your beauty, Your strength and Your power; bestow upon us all that you have bestowed unto Your righteous servants.”
The morning prayer
It is
also known by the names 1) Sibhat al-Duha (Sibha meaning supererogatory;
Duha meaning morning), 2) Salat al-Awwabin (meaning Prayer of the
oft-returning – this term is also related to the word “tawba” which
means ‘to repent’); this prayer is usually referred to as Salat al-Awwabin
when it is prayed in mid-morning about one or two hours prior to Dhuhr,
3) Salat al-Ishraq (meaning Sunrise prayer – think of shurooq as
sunrise), and 4) Salat al-Fath (meaning the Victory Prayer because the
Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) prayed this upon entering Makkah and so this has
become the sunnah of military leaders when entering a newly conquered
region.)
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with
him)reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "In the morning, charity is due
on every joint bone of the body of everyone of you. Every utterance of
Allah's Glorification (i.e., saying Subhan Allah) is an act of charity,
and every utterance of His Praise (i.e., saying Al-hamdu lillah) is an
act of charity and every utterance of declaration of His Greatness
(i.e., saying La ilaha illAllah) is an act of charity; and enjoining
M`aruf (good) is an act of charity, and forbidding Munkar (evil) is an
act of charity, and two Rak`ah Duha prayers which one performs in the
forenoon is equal to all this (in reward).''[Muslim].
Salat
al-Duha is a Sunnah Mu’akkada which means that it is an emphasized or
recommended sunnah. Abu Hurayra (by Ahmed in his musnad) narrated “My
beloved instructed me never to leave three things until I die: fasting
three days a month, praying Salat al-Witr before sleep, and praying 2
rak’ats of Salat al-Duha, which is Salat al-Awwabin.” The preferred time
for it begins after one-quarter of the day has passed. On the day of
`Eid, it is preferable to pray al-Duha before Salat al-`Eid.
Zaid bin Arqam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: "The Salat of the penitent is to be
observed when the young ones of camels feel the heat of the sun (i.e.,
when it becomes very hot).''[Muslim].
Great news! Sami Yusuf will be performing live in the East Asian
region, in Singapore and Malaysia.
SAMI YUSUF’S FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE IN
SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA
The multimillion selling star who “packs stadiums in Los Angeles, Paris and
Damascus and causes traffic jams in Turkey”, is set to perform for the very
first time in Singapore 8th July 2012 and Malaysia 14th July, 2012 at Stadium Malawati Shah Alam.
His fans, who have long been waiting for the 31-year old singer-songwriter, composer, producer and accomplished musician, will be the first to be treated to his latest album, ‘SALAAM’, hence, the tour “Konsert Salaam Sami Yusuf”. This shall be the fourth in a series of internationally acclaimed albums, ‘Al-Muallim’, ‘My Ummah’ and ‘Wherever You Are’ that have collectively sold a well over 12 million copies worldwide. Sami has sung these albums in a multitude of languages, including English, Malay, Arabic and Turkish and have featured hugely successful collaborations with artists such as the rock legend Ian Brown, Conner Reeves, Turkish diva Sezen Aksu and South African choir, best known for their hauntingly hypnotic Oscar-winning performance for the soundtrack of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’.
Hailed as “The Biggest name in Muslim
Music – anywhere” by The Independent, Sami has constantly headlined the BBC,
CNN, ABC, Al Jazeera, not to mention every mainstream channel in the Middle
East and Turkey. He is one of the only three musicians in the world to be ever awarded
with the prestigious Doctor of Letters Award in recognition of his
“extraordinary contribution to the field of music”. The scope of his charitable
endeavors recently expanded when Sami was chosen alongside Sean Penn and Sheryl
Crow as the United Nations Celebrity Partner for World Food Programme (WFP).
Sami will soon launch his own label
with the name of Andante Records to support and guide the talented youth who
promise a bright future for music.
“I’m honored and delighted to be given
such a warm reception. I’ve been waiting to perform in Malaysia for the past 8
years. It is going to be a very special show”, Sami Yusuf said at the Konsert
Salaam Sami Yusuf Press Conference.
The Konsert Salaam Sami Yusuf will
feature an exclusive duet with Malaysian Diva, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza and performance on a multitude of traditional
musical instruments by MOHRAM.
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Smile-The Weapon of Islam!
What is a Smile?
In Physiology , a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. The smile can be also around the eyes. In Psychology, smile is an impulse response to some situation that consequently takes us back to the emotionally stable state (this one I coined myself). One more way to define smile is, a way of welcoming any person or thing or situation in life .
Smile : Naturally Taught Many people think that a person learns to smile as he learns to speak. But there are evidences of a baby smiling in a mother’s womb. Also we know that blind people smile too hence proving that smile is Naturally taught just as crying as naturally taught. A baby comes to this world already aware of the art of crying.
He who smiled the most Rasulullah (S.A.W): Abdullah ibn Haarith, radi Allahu 'anhu, said, "I have never seen any one who smiled more than Allah's Messenger." (JAMI TIRMIDHI) Jarir, radi Allahu 'anhu, reported: "Since I embraced Islam Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) never refused to see me and he did not see me but with a smile on his face." (SAHIH MUSLIM)
Why don’t we Smile? Why do we save our smiles when our Ideal (S.A.W) used to smile the most? We see that people who are religious tend to have serious faces , they hardly smile. I’ve heard people relating the incidents of lives of saints who didn’t smile their whole life. Let us change this concept. Ideal for us is the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). Islam does not stop us from smiling in fact it encourages. It gives us reasons to smile. So beautify your faces with a smile.
The smallest distance between two people is smile. What does it take to Smile? We hardly have to move a muscle to smile but the effect a smile has is tremendous. It can win the hearts. It can take care of very tense situations. Smile begets smile. Smile, and the world will smile back at you. Smile at the nature and the nature will smile back at you. Smile is a good way to express your pleasure. Actions speak louder than words. How often you find it so hard to express your Love for some, your pleasure on some happening. A smile would do just the thing. Like a couplet in urdu says Aansu chalak paray to kuch laj raeh gae Azhaar e gham ka werna saleeka na tha mujhay ( Translation : Tears felt and hence saved my honour, otherwise I didn’t knew how to express my sorrow ) Smile : An invitation to Truth A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.
Everyone loves a SMILE in a society full of Love and Peace. Islam teaches us to build societies bases on loved and sincerity but unfortunately we are not presenting the Islam the way it should be. Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) was so kind and loving. Anyone could come and speak up his heart in front of the prophet. Prophet’s (S.A.W) smile would have a soothing effect on the hearts of the people. We have to base our society on the same principles of Love ,affection and sincerity and people will come it on their own.
Let’s start building that society by greeting others, giving gifts and exchanging smiles. Even a Smile ! Prophet Muhammad S.A.W said, “Smiling in the face of your brother is charity (Sadaqa)”(JAMI TIRMIDHI).Hadrat Ibn 'Abbas (God be pleased with him) relates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) observed: "The pious offspring who casts a single look of affection at his parents receives a reward from God equal to the reward of an accepted Hajj." (SAHIH MUSLIM)
So why waste your time in frowns when Smile gives you a way to follow the Sunnah, win the hearts of others, earn good deeds and give charity.
The prophets of Allah often had a tough time getting their people to listen to them, and Prophet Nuh
(Alayhis Salam) was no exception. His people had been going very far
astray, they worshipped idols, and many of them were so involved with
their material well being that they forgot about their souls. Therefore
Allah sent Prophet Nuh (Alayhis Salam) to his people with a message.
Prophet Nuh’s Message
The prophet Nuh’s (Alayhis Salam) message was a simple one. He said that they should worship Allah and serve none but Allah.
After the death of Prophet Enoch (Idris) several events occurred over
time that led humans to commit blasphemy for the first time. There
were five pious people whose names are mentioned in Surat Nuh, verse
23. They were Wadd, Suwa^, Yaghuth, Ya^uq, and Nasr. After their death,
Satan came to the people in the shape of a man and told them to build
statues of these five men. The people responded to the whispers of the
devil and built these statues to remember and honor these five good
men. After a long period of time Satan reappeared. Ignorance had
spread widely and many tribulations had occurred among the people. The
statues had become very common among the people.
When Satan came again, to a later generation, he ordered the people to worship these statues and told them falsely that their ancestors had worshipped these statues too.
God sent Prophet Noah (Nuh) to these people and ordered him to warn them against a severe torture that would befall them if they do not return to Islam.
The time span between Enoch (Idris) and Noah is one thousand years, known as the first era of ignorance. In these years, the first blasphemy was committed and became widespread spread among humans. Noah was the first Prophet and Messenger sent to the blasphemers.
Prophet Noah said to his people, “O my people worship God for He is the only One Who deserves to be worshipped.” He said, “if you do not repent and leave out blasphemy, then await for a day in which a severe torture will come upon you,”. He constantly reminded them of the great rewards of being Muslims. Unfortunately, most people did not respond to his call and consequently did not come back to Islam.
Often the leaders would say that Prophet Nuh (Alayhis Salam) was crazy.
At other times the leaders of those who didn’t believe would say, “You
are just a man, no different from us, no angel, so how can you carry a
message from Allah?”
Prophet Noah spent 950 years calling the people to come back to Islam. Only about 80 believed in Prophet Noah. The people were extremely harsh to Prophet Noah, and inflicted a lot of harm on him. They were so nasty that they once tried to strangle him, until he fainted. Each century exercised more enmity to Prophet Noah and his followers than the previous one.
Prophet Noah told his people, “My role is to convey, but God is the only One Who creates the guidance in the hearts of the people.” Prophet Noah did not get despaired even though only a few people responded to his call. But when God revealed to Prophet Noah that no one else of his people would believe he supplicated to God to destroy all those who did not believe, a supplication which was fulfilled by Allah.
God ordered Prophet Noah to build an ark. Prophet Noah gathered the wood, tar, and iron for that ark. The people mocked Prophet Noah for building an ark on a dry land and away from water. God ordered Noah that when he sees a sign to start loading the ark. The sign was seeing water flowing out of an oven made of stones that belonged to Lady Eve.
God sent the rain from the sky and as a result the beasts gathered near the ark. Prophet Noah took a pair of male and female of each kind of animal. The believers also went on the ark. Water sprang out of Earth in large quantities causing the Ark to rise. The rain fell in great masses like mountains as described in the Qur’an. After six months the rain stopped and the Earth started swallowing the water after which the Ark rested on Mount al-Judiy in Iraq. (Allahualam)
God protected Prophet Noah and his believing followers, and inflicted the punishment on the blasphemers. All the blasphemers drowned including the son of Noah, Kan^an.
It was narrated that when Prophet Noah was about to die, he was asked the following question by the angels, “How did you feel your stay on earth for so many years?” Prophet Noah replied, “I saw this life on Earth like a house with two doors. I entered through one door and I left through the other.” He meant that it went so quickly.
Allah knows best.
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