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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Qurbani</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> is an Urdu and Persian word derived
from <i>Qurban</i>, which means an act or
sacrifice performed to please Allah. The Arabic word used for <i>Qurbani</i> is <i>Udhiya</i> whichmore direcrlt translates to mean sacrificing an animal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Although there are
other types of animal sacrifice in Islam, such as the sacrifice of thanks that
one offers after having a son or daughter, here we are talking about the
sacrifice that is performed as part of the annual <i>Hajj</i> or pilgrimage ritual that is performed by Muslims every year
in Makkah, and it applies to people performing Hajj as well as Muslims at home
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Qurbani is an act of
worship and it is compulsory (<i>wajib</i>)
on every adult Muslim man and woman who is sane, not travelling, and owns
goods, valuables, property, or currencyequal to or more in value than the <i>Nisaab</i> (baseline level of income). The <i>Nisaab</i> is used to determine whether or
not someone owns enough property to comfortably cover their annual expenses and
the rate comes to ownership of 612.36 grams of silver or 87.48 grams of gold.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Performing the <i>Qurbani</i>is one of the ways in which we
honor the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail (peace be upon them
both) were willing to make for the sake Allah. Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon
him) performed this ritual as well, and Muslims today continue to follow his <i>sunnah</i> (prophetic tradition).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">But
why is it important to remember the story of Ibrahim and Ismail every year?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ibrahim’s test
teaches us many things important to strengthen our faith. The most important of
these is complete devotion and submission to Allah. The literal meaning of the
word <i>Islam</i> is submission, so as Muslims,
we are required to devote ourselves completely to Allah.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.75pt; line-height: 115%;">When Prophet Ibrahim offered his son as a
sacrifice, he showed his total submission to the will of Allah. For this, Allah
not only saved his son, but also rewarded Prophet Ibrahim, as stated in the
Quran:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="letter-spacing: -0.75pt; line-height: 115%;">’And We left for him (meaning
Ibrahim) favorable mention among later generations. Peace upon Ibrahim. Indeed,
We thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, he was of Our believing
servants. And We gave him good tidings of Isaac <i>(Ishaaq)</i>, a prophet from among the righteous.</span></b><span style="letter-spacing: -0.75pt; line-height: 115%;"> <b>And We blessed him and Isaac. (Qur’an, chapter
37, verses 108-113).</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Another central
teaching from the story of Ibrahim and Ismail is patience. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">When Ismail’s father
tells him about his dream in which God Almighty commands him to sacrifice
Ismail, he replies:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">‘<b>O my father, do what you are commanded to do. You will find me, God
willing, patient’. (Quran, chapter 37, verse 102).</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">A natural human
reaction in such a situation would have been fear. Fear of death can weaken
anybody's faith. However, we see Ismail's faith gave him the strength to face
the situation with patience.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">For the submission of
Ibrahim toward Allah's will and Ismail's acceptance of the decision, Allah
rewarded them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">“And
when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, We called
to him, “O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the vision”. Indeed, We thus reward the
doers of good. Indeed, this was the clear trial and We ransomed him with a
great sacrifice. (Quran, chapter 37, verses 103-107).</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">And this is another important as well as reassuring lesson we learn from
the story: no act of worship or sacrifice that a Muslim does for Allah or for
the <i>deen</i>(the religion) goes wasted or
unnoticed. Every single act is recorded by Allah and is rewarded.<u>Every test
that a Muslim patiently endures, hoping for Allah's blessings, will be rewarded.</u>
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of <i>Qurbani</i></span></b><b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">The virtues of <i>Qurbani</i>
or <i>Udhiya</i> are established from the following
peophetic narrations:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sacrificed with his own hands two
white rams with black markings. He took the name of Allah and recited <i>Takbir</i> (meaning he said <i>‘Allah-o-Akbar’</i>, or ‘Allah is the
Greatest). Anas states that he saw him putting his foot upon their
buttocks and saying: "In the name of Allah. And Allah is the Greatest". [4]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">We learn from this narration that we should try to perform the sacrifice
with our own hands. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Jaber (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) slaughtered on the day of sacrifice
two horned, white and black castrated rams. When he faced them towards the <i>Qibla</i> (towards Makkah), he said:
"Verily I turn my face towards the One who created the heavens and the
earth, while being upon the religion of Ibrahim, being upright, and I am not
one of the polytheists. Verily my prayer, my life and my death are all for
Allah, the Lord of the worlds. There is no partner with him and I have been
ordered that, and I am one of the Muslims. O Allah, it is Thine and for Thee,
from Muhammad and his Ummah: In the name of Allah. Allah is the
greatest". He then slaughtered the rams. [5]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) reports that the Prophet
(peace be upon him) said, "The son of Adam does not perform any actions on
the day of sacrifice which is more pleasing to Allah than the shedding of
blood. He will come on the day of resurrection with its hair, horns and hooves,
and the blood certainly will fall in a place near Allah before it falls on the
ground. So, make yourselves purified therewith. [6] [7]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">It is stated in the
Quran:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">“So turn in prayer towards your Lord
and sacrifice (animals).” (Quran, chapter 108, verse 2)</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></b></span></div>
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Mohammad (peace be upon him) said:</span></span></div>
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to Allah during the days of <i>Qurbani</i>than
the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of
Judgment with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is
accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore, sacrifice
with an open and happy heart. [8]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">ZaydibnArqam (may
Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Companions asked, “O Messenger of
Allah! What is <i>Qurbani</i>?” He replied,
“It is the <i>Sunnah</i> (legal tradition
and way) of your father Ibrahim (peace be upon him).” They asked again, “What
benefit do we get from it?” He answered, “A reward for every hair (of the
sacrificed animal).” “And [what reward is there for animals with] wool, O
Messenger of Allah?” they asked. “A reward”, he said, “for every fiber of the
wool.” [9]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The significance of <i>Qurbani</i>can be understood from the
following verse of the Quran:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">‘Their
meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety
from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for
that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good’.
(Quran, chapter 22, verse 37)</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">This shows <i>Qurbani</i>’s significance as an act of
worship and also explains how it is the symbolism of the act rather than the
act itself which makes the sacrifice so important. Allah does not need our
sacrifice. He created all life and He can call life back to Him when He sees
fit. He does not need another of His creation to kill for Him. <i>Qurbani</i> is in fact an act that benefits
us. By sacrificing something of our own for the sake of Allah, we are nurturing
our faith, strengthening our capacity for patience, and reminding ourselves of the
brief nature of the life of this world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The sacrifice is an opportunity
to increase in piety and to draw closer to Allah.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">The one who does not perform <i>Qurbani</i></span></b></span></div>
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do so, they is missing out on many rewards. However, not performing the <i>Qurbani</i>itself is not a sin as such, and
he or she does not have to make up what they missed in years past, because <i>Qurbani</i>is <i>Sunnah</i> and recommended but not obligatory, and the time for it has
gone. This applies as long as someone did not vow to perform a sacrifice. For
those who vowed to perform a sacrifice, the act then becomes obligatory.</span></span></div>
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al-Fiqhiyyah</i> says that if a person does not offer a sacrifice before
the time has passed, if it was a voluntary sacrifice he should not offer it;
rather they have missed the opportunity to offer a sacrifice this year. But if
it was a vow, he or she has to offer a sacrifice and make up what they were
obliged to do. [10] </span></span></div>
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time of <i>Qurbani</i></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>- Qurbani</i>can
only be performed during the three days of Dhu’l-Hijjah (the 12<sup>th</sup>
month of the Islamic lunar calendar), on the 10th, 11th and 12th, and cannot be
performed in any other day of the year.</span></div>
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Although <i>Qurbani</i>is permissible on
each of the above three days, the first day (i.e. the 10th of Dhu’l-Hijjah) is
the most preferable and desired day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>- Qurbani</i>
cannot be performed before the special <i>Eid</i>holiday
prayer that is performed on the 10<sup>th</sup> of Dhu’ Hijjah. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>- Qurbani</i>can
be performed during nighttime, but it is preferable to perform it during the
daytime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">[1] <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-benefits-qurbani-islam-researched-article-mirza-atif"><span style="color: windowtext;">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-benefits-qurbani-islam-researched-article-mirza-atif</span></a><b></b></span></div>
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</span></b>[2] <a href="http://www.faizaneraza.org/islamic-article-read.php?article_id=273"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;">http://www.faizaneraza.org/islamic-article-read.php?article_id=273</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">[3] <a href="https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2016/09/why-is-qurbani-important"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;">https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2016/09/why-is-qurbani-important</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">[4] Found in SahihBukhari and Sahih
Muslim</span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">[5] Found in Ahmed, Abu
Daud, and IbneMajah</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">[6] Found in Tirmizi, and IbnMajah</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">[7] <a href="http://www.thekhalids.org/newsletter-archive/683-1significance-of-sacrifice-in-islam2qurbani-in-islam"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;">http://www.thekhalids.org/newsletter-archive/683-1significance-of-sacrifice-in-islam2qurbani-in-islam</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">[8] Found in SunanTirmidhi
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">What is
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Wet cupping, or medical bleeding, is called <i>Hijama</i> in Arabic. The procedure is performed
by drawing blood through suction from a small incision in the skin. It is one
of the oldest and effective methods of releasing toxins from the body. Cupping
relieves pain and pressure from the area in which it is performed by applying
negative pressure; it helps in g<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>etting rid of negative
pathogens by drawing out excess blood. Cupping helps in increasing blood
circulation and it helps in the treatment of many health problems and also boosts
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Here are a number of authentic narrations about
cupping. [3]</span><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">In an authentic narration, Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him) states
that the Prophet (</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">peace be upon him<span style="background: white;">) said: “If there is any good in your medical
treatments, it is in the knife of the cupper, drinking honey, or cauterization
with fire, as appropriate to the cause of the illness, but I would not like to
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">According to a hadeeth (prophetic tradition) that was narrated by Anas
ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet (</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">peace be upon him<span style="background: white;">) said:
“I did not pass by any group on the night when I was taken on the Night Journey
(Isra’), but they said to me, ‘O Muhammad, tell your Ummah to do cupping.’” [5]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported that the
Prophet </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">(peace be upon him<span style="background: white;">) was treated with cupping, and he paid the cupper his
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger of Allah was treated with cupping by Abu Tayyibah. He commanded that
he should be given two measures of food, and he spoke with his tax-collectors,
who reduced his taxes. He said, “The best treatment you can use is cupping.” [7]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">The best days for cupping</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Various narrations state that the best days of the week
for cupping are Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday while the best dates are the 17<sup>th</sup>, 19<sup>th</sup> and the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">When talking about Islamic days, the night enters before
the day. To illustrate what this means, Tuesday after sunset is when Wednesday
night starts, therefore it is better to perform cupping during the daytime on
any of the days or dates mentioned above.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported
that the Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever wants to perform
cupping then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21<sup>st</sup>." [8]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported
that the Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "Cupping on an empty stomach
is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the
memory of the one memorizing. So whoever is going to be cupped then (let it be)
on a Thursday in the name of Allah. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Keep away from being cupped on a Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. Be cupped on a
Monday or Tuesday. Do not be cupped on a Wednesday because it is the day that
Ayub (Job) was befallen with a trial. You will not find leprosy except (by
being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night." [9]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">If one is not able to be cupped on the 17th, 19th or 21st
(coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both)
reported that the Messenger (peace be upon him) was cupped on his head for a
unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [10]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both)
reported that the Messenger (peace be upon him) was cupped while he was
fasting. [11]</span></span></div>
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asked: "Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person?" He said,
"No, except for the reason of one becoming weak." [12]</span></span></div>
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ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) mentioned because the fasting person
becomes weak if they perform cupping, and Allah knows best. </span></span></div>
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that the Messenger (peace be upon him) was treated with cupping three times on
the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [13]</span></span></div>
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reported that the Messenger (peace be upon him) was cupped on his head. [14]</span></span></div>
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reported that the Messenger (peace be upon him) used to cup his head and would
call it (the place at the top of the head) "Umm Mugheeth." [15]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Cupping for women</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him)
reported that Umm Salama (one of the wives of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased
with her) asked permission from the Messenger (peace be upon him) to be treated
with cupping so the Messenger (peace be upon him) ordered Abu Teeba (may Allah
be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with
him) said, " I think he (meaning the Messenger, peace be upon him) said
that Abu Teeba (may Allah be pleased with him) is her brother through
breastfeeding or was a young boy who didn't reach puberty". [16]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Cupping should be done by an
experienced professional. They should use equipment that is properly
cleaned and sterilized or use new instruments for every client. It is important
to make sure that the procedure is done properly and the cupper should make
sure that no blood reaches the stomach of the patient. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">The International Cupping Therapy Association (</span><a href="https://www.cuppingtherapy.org/">https://www.cuppingtherapy.org/</a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">) is an organization that aims to educate people about
the many benefits of cupping therapy. It has partnered with EarthSpa R&D,
makers of high-quality and reliable cupping therapy equipment, to allow people
to undergo the treatment hassle and worry-free. In addition to cupping, they
promote Decompressive Release Techniques (DRT) which also provide a wide range
of therapeutic and health benefits. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">They have offices in Idaho and Washington
State and can be contacted at the address above for workshop information,
equipment, and general queries.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">If you were on the fence about this prophetic medical
procedure, we hope this post does away with any doubts or uncertainties you may
have had and we hope you are able to perform and benefit from this highly
recommended treatment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">References</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">[1] </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">https
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping therapy</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">[2] </span><a href="http://www.simplyhijama.com/What-is-Hijama"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">http://www.simplyhijama.com/What-is-Hijama</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">[3] </span><a href="http://infohijama.blogspot.com/2012/11/ahadiths-of-prophet-muhammad-saww-on.html"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">http://infohijama.blogspot.com/2012/11/ahadiths-of-prophet-muhammad-saww-on.html</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">[4] Reported by al-Bukhaari, 10/139</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">[5]Reported by Ibn Maajah; it has
corroborating evidence which strengthens it</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">[6] Reported by al-Bukhaari, 10/124; Muslim 1202</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">[7] Reported by al-Bukhaari, 10/126; Muslim, 1577</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[8] Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[9] Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[10] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[11] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[12] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1940)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[13] Saheeh Sunan Abi
Dawud (3860), Ibn Maajah (3483)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[14] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5699)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">[15] Saheehah (753), Saheeh al-Jaami' (4804)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Overview</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This article first discusses how to convert (or revert) to
Islam and provides details regarding the performance of ablution and
purification acts, and it wraps up with some of the rewards and blessings
promised to those who call others to Islam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Introduction</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The word 'Islam' basically means 'submission' and it is derived
from the Arabic word for peace. Islam teaches us that to achieve peace of mind
and peace in our hearts, we must submit to Allah and live life according to His
law. Total submission is all that is required to enter this glorious religion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Islam is the only
religion that Allah will accept on the Day of Judgement, and every other
religion will be rejected. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In the Quran, at two
different places Allah says:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">"Truly, the religion
in the sight of Allah is Islam." (Quran, chapter 3, verse 19).</span><span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">"And whosoever
desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted of him, and in
the <span>Hereafter,</span> he will be in the ranks of
those who are lost." (Quran, chapter 3, verse 85).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Blessed are those who do
not fall for the distractions of this world and are in search of the true
meaning of life, and have found Islam as their path and have found their heart
ready to enter this religion of peace.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) said: <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">"Every
child is born in a state of <i><span>fitrah</span></i> (a natural inclination to be free of
false beliefs and to believe in One True Lord) and then his parents make him
into a Jew or a Christian or a Zoroastrian." [1]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It is for this reason that when people accept Islam,
we say that they are actually <i>reverting</i>
to the Islam that they were born into, instead of saying that they are <i>converting</i> to something that is <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span>new,</span> because it isn't!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>The Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) also said: "If a
servant accepts Islam and completes his Islam, Allah will record for him every
good deed that he performed before [his Islam] and Allah will erase for him
every evil deed that he did before [his Islam]. Then everything after that will
be according to retribution. For every good deed, he will be recorded ten-fold
up to seven hundred fold. And for every evil <span>deed,</span>
he will be recorded similarly, only [one] for it, unless Allah overlooks that
for him." [2] </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>This is a special bounty that Allah has bestows upon whomever He
chooses for this blessing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Before you revert</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before reentering the fold of Islam, you should spend time
thoroughly studying the religion so that the decision to revert comes from the heart
after knowing the implications of the decision, the importance of taking the
step, and understanding what is required of you once you have taken your
testimony of faith (the <i>Shahada</i>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your
acceptance of the faith and your readiness to submit yourself to Allah should
not be taken under any pressure of any kind. Remember that there is no
compulsion in religion and that nobody can force someone else to become a Muslim
against their own, free will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To become a Muslim, you should know and believe in your
heart that the following (which are called the articles of faith) are true:</span></div>
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is One Allah (the One True God)</span></span></li>
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created Angels</span></span></li>
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sent down Holy Books (Scriptures) for the guidance of mankind</span></span></li>
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Last Day (the Day of Judgment or the Day of Resurrection) is true and will
come to pass</span></span></li>
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destiny, whether good or bad, is from the decree of Allah</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>At
its core, being a Muslim means believing that these things, all of which are
part of the unseen world, are the truth. Everything that follows after that is
based <span>on</span> belief in the above.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Please read the 5 pillars of Islam: http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-five-pillars-of-islam-that-you-must.html</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to revert to
Islam</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Embracing Islam is very easy, and anyone can become a Muslim.
You can even do it if you are alone. Entering Islam does not require a special
ceremony or specific procedures of any kind that have to be performed in front
of other people, nor does Islam require the consent of other people. It is a private,
personal matter between the person and Allah and does not require the
permission or acceptance of family, community, or court.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The steps for reversion are as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Make the intention to
embrace Islam and say the following terms with faith and belief (these are the
words of the <i>Shahadah</i>):</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>"Ash-<span>hadu</span> anna la <span>ilaha</span> <span>illa</span>
Allah"</i> (I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah)</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i><span>"<span>Wa ash-<span>hadu</span> ana Muhammad <span>Rasulullah</span></span>"</span></i><span> (And I bear witness
that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span>After saying the <i>Shahadah,</i> take a shower to purify your
body and symbolically cleanse yourself from your past life and wash away the
sins you committed before Islam.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Although you can say the <i>Shahadah</i> alone, if you need the help of
another Muslim for pronouncing the words correctly or for moral support, then
there is no harm in asking any Muslim you know to help you. If there is an
Islamic center or mosque near where you live, you can go there for additional
help. You can also find additional details and materials online, but performing
the two basic steps above will <span>suffice for</span>
you to <span>re-enter</span> the fold of Islam and
formally become a Muslim.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>After you enter Islam</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Becoming a Muslim is not a single-step process but it is a
lifetime commitment. After you have entered Islam, study it slow and gradually,
and follow it <span>in</span> your everyday routine according
to your own abilities. In every decision you make, <span>first</span> think about what Islam has to say about the matter. The
general rule is to ask yourself this: What does Allah want from me now, and
what are the teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding it?</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Do not shy away from asking questions. No one is perfect,
everyone learns something new every day, and even if someone is born a Muslim,
that does not guarantee that they are perfect or are guaranteed anything.
Everyone has their own struggles and tests designed by Allah for that specific
person based on the path and story that He wants for them in life, to teach
them, to open their eyes to the right thing at the right time, and to slowly
yet surely help them make their way through the maze of life. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Learn by reading
books, and remember that the Quran itself is a complete guide that should be read
and studied every day, even if for only a few minutes.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">An authentic narration of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) states: "Islam is built upon five [pillars]: The testimony that
there is no god but Allah and that Mohammad is the Messenger of Allah;
establishing regular prayer (<i>salat</i>);
paying obligatory charity (<i>zakat</i>);
performing the pilgrimage to Mecca (<i>hajj</i>);
and fasting during the month of Ramadan (<i>sawm</i>)."</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have entered Islam, you <span>need to</span> learn about all these pillars of Islam and how to perform
them.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Help others to revert
and practice Islam</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you are a Muslim by birth or you reverted at any age, it
is a blessing of Allah Almighty. It is a blessing to have your heart opened to the
only religion that is acceptable to Him, and it is a blessing to be amongst the
nation and followers of the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). You should be
grateful for it and thank Allah for every breath you take as a Muslim. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">As a Muslim,
it is your duty to make sure others are aware of this divine religion as well.
Remember, however, that in this regard, we are not held to account for
outcomes, and we cannot make anyone accept Islam. We can only be a beacon of
light and show others the way, and the rest is up to them. As mentioned above,
Islam is not a religion of compulsion, and it is a personal choice, so spread
the message in the best way you possibly can and pray for the guidance of
others and leave the rest to Allah.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Allah says in the Quran:<span>
</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">"You (the true believers in Islamic Monotheism, and the
real followers of the Prophet Muhammad and his tradition) are the best of
peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin good (i.e. Islamic Monotheism
and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid evil (polytheism, disbelief and all
that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah." [Quran, chapter 3,
verse 110].</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">If someone embraces Islam or does any good deed as a result
of your preaching, you will be rewarded with the same reward that they are
given every time they do any <span>good</span>, that
too without any reduction in the reward of the one practicing it. This is why
the Quran refers to belief and calling to the path of Islam a very profitable
'trade' (Quran, chapter 61, verses 10 and 11). </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you can call one person to
Islam, and they call five people, and the chain continues, then for every
single person in the chain who comes to Islam because of your efforts, you get
a full reward for every single one of their actions because they would not have
been able to do the good they are doing if it were not for you. What a
profitable trade indeed!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The one who
guides others to goodness will have a reward like that of the one who does
it." And he (peace be upon him) said to his cousin ‘Ali (may Allah be
pleased with him), when he sent him to the Jews of Khaybar to call them to
Islam: "By Allah, if Allah were to guide one man through you, that would
be better for you than having red camels (the best kind)." And he (peace be
upon him) said: "Whoever calls others to right guidance will have a reward
like that of those who follow him, without that detracting from their reward in
the slightest."</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>References</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">[1] </span><a href="https://islamqa.info/en/248517"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://islamqa.info/en/248517</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>[2] Recorded by Malik and al-Nasaa’i. According to al-Albaani, it
is <span>Sahih</span>. Al-Albani, Saheeh al-Jaami,
vol. 1, p. 122</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">[3] <a href="http://www.gsalam.net/how-to-convert-to-islam/">http://www.gsalam.net/how-to-convert-to-islam/</a></span>
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">[4] <a href="http://www.gsalam.net/how-do-we-perform-the-holy-bath-ghusl/">http://www.gsalam.net/how-do-we-perform-the-holy-bath-ghusl/</a></span>
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">[5] <a href="https://www.islamreligion.com/articles/204/how-to-convert-to-islam-and-become-muslim/">https://www.islamreligion.com/articles/204/how-to-convert-to-islam-and-become-muslim/</a><span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Pre-Islamic
Arabia was a hostile place. Tribes and clans fought for generations over petty
issues. People worshipped <span>stones,</span> had
harsh and unrelenting forms of social justice, and they abused and punished the
weak without remorse. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">If you were of noble birth, you had it all: family,
status, wealth, honor, and respect. If you were of inferior stock, you had no
recourse to family or tribal protection and had to live life as a secondary
citizen.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">However,
when it comes to women, even for women of noble birth, life could be brutal. </span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Women, in general, were
considered to be transferable property and a source of pleasure and service to
men. They had little control over their marriages and they could not inherit.
Female infanticide was common practice and slave women faced the worst forms of
treatment imaginable.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Take
a moment now to imagine how life would be for </span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">a slave in such conditions, having the lowest rank possible
in society and no rights whatsoever. How could anyone in such a position dare
to speak truth to power or to go against the status quo, especially against the
beliefs, practices, and traditions of the tyrannical masters of Makkah?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya
Bint Al-Khayat, although she was not a <span>noblewoman</span>
in Makkah, was neither weak nor a coward. And she did not just simply embrace
Islam; she embraced it and openly announced her faith without being afraid of
how the so-called 'noble' disbelievers of the Makkan elite would react to the
announcement of her faith.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Here
we will tell her story to try to learn a little more about who she was, what
she achieved, and why her lesson is a shining example for both women as well as
men to follow for all time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Who was <span>Summaya</span> Bint Al Khayat?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya
Bint Al-Khayat was the slave of Abu Huthaifah. He was known to be a decent man
and he granted her freedom from slavery and married her to Yasir bin Ammar, a
Yemeni who had come to Makkah in search of his missing brother. Together they
had a son who was named after Yasir’s father, Ammar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">When
the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) first started preaching Islam publicly,
there were seven people who <span>accepted</span>
Islam. Summaya Bint Al-Khayat, Yasir bin Ammar, and their son were amongst those
seven people. Summaya did not hide her faith; she boldly and confidently
declared her belief in, and dedication to, Allah and His Messenger (peace be
upon him).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">The treatment of the
Quraish</span></b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Over
time, as the number of converts to Islam increased, the local Makkans (who
belonged to the tribe of Quraish), became angered. They considered Islam to be
a threat to their own beliefs and way of life because they generated
substantial income from pilgrims who would <span>visit
</span>Makkah to perform rituals at the site of the Holy Kaabah. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">To deter
people from accepting the true faith, the Quraish threatened and tortured the
new Muslims so that they would turn their backs on the Prophet Mohammad (peace
be upon him) and give up their faith. Some of the new converts were of high
status and had strong families to protect themselves, while others were not as
fortunate. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya was a former slave and Yasir was a foreigner in Makkah, and
they were poor as well, so their family was beaten, tortured, and made to face extreme
hardships simply for their beliefs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Abu
Jahal, the uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him), was particularly violent
and menacing in his treatment of Sumayya and her family. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">He beat and burned
them, said terrible things to them, and incessantly threatened and terrorized
them. He found the cruelest ways to torture them so that they would leave Islam
and return to the worship of stones and idols. However, the more they tortured
Summaya and Yasir, the more their faith became stronger. Summaya stood firm on
her faith and endured all these hardships for the rewards promised by Allah in
the Hereafter.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Enduring the hardship until
death</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his companions were not in a position
to help them at that time, but whenever he would pass by the suffering family,
he would tell them, “Patience, O family of Yasir, you have an appointment in
Jannah (Paradise).” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Abu
Jahal continued torturing Summaya and Yasir. Yasir was eventually killed and
became one of the first martyrs of Islam. Abu Jahl then proceeded to Summaya
and asked her if she would give up Islam, which she adamantly refused to do.
This angered Abu Jahl him and he stabbed her, making her the first woman martyr
of Islam.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Lessons</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya
Bint Al-Khayat is a symbol of bravery, strength, courage, and faith. She stood
firm on her faith even though Islam permits one to feint apostasy if it would
save one's life.</span><b><span> </span></b><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif";">Allah, may He be exalted, says in the Quran:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif";">"Whoever disbelieved in Allah after his
belief, except him who is forced thereto and whose heart is at rest with Faith,
but such as open their breasts to disbelief, on them is wrath from Allah, and
theirs will be a great torment." [Quran, chapter 16, verse 106] [1]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya
Bint Al-Khayat chose to stay steadfast on her religion rather than to have a
longer life. She set an example for Muslims to follow for all time. She stood firm
in the face of danger and eventually gave her life for the religion and did not
utter even a word of disbelief or say anything against the Prophet Mohammad
(peace be upon him).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">After
Yasir bin Ammar and <span>Summaya</span> Bint
Al-Khayat were martyred, the disbelievers seized their son Ammar and did not
let him go until he spoke in favor of their idols and against the Prophet (peace
be upon him). They then let him go, after which he went to the Prophet (peace
be upon him) and informed him about what happened, so the Prophet asked him what
condition he found his heart to be in. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Ammar replied that it was at rest with
faith, so the Prophet told him "If they do that again, do the same again
(as you did)."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Abu
Jahal was later killed in the Battle of Badr, at which time the Prophet (peace
be upon him) said to Ammar that "Allah has killed your mother’s killer."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Summaya
Bint Al-Khayat did not live long enough to see Islam grow and for Muslims to prosper,
but she is remembered for her courage, strength, bravery, and her steadfastness
on her faith. She set an example for Muslim women that they don’t have to belong
to strong and wealthy families to fight for their religion. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Her choice to stay
firm even when she was permitted to utter words of disbelief is proof that Islam
is not a religion spread by force and that women chose to follow it by choice
even when they were being forced to leave it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">May
Allah grant us the same strong faith and strength to stay firm on our beliefs,
and may He increase the first woman martyr of Islam in her honor and rank both
in this world and the next, and grant her the highest level of Paradise.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">[1] <a href="https://beta.islamqa.info/en/answers/150748/is-it-permissible-to-speak-words-of-disbelief-in-order-to-save-ones-life-which-is-preferable-to-be-patient-or-to-utter-such-words"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">https://beta.islamqa.info/en/answers/150748/is-it-permissible-to-speak-words-of-disbelief-in-order-to-save-ones-life-which-is-preferable-to-be-patient-or-to-utter-such-words</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">
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</span><a href="https://insideislam.wisc.edu/2012/01/important-figures-sumayyah-bint-khayyat/"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">https://insideislam.wisc.edu/2012/01/important-figures-sumayyah-bint-khayyat/</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span></div>
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</span><a href="http://www.truth-seeker.info/jewels-of-islam/sumayyah-bint-khayyat/"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">http://www.truth-seeker.info/jewels-of-islam/sumayyah-bint-khayyat/</span></a></span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"> <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just as a building requires the support of pillars for
stability, the true believer also needs to hold on to the pillars of his or her
religion to build, maintain, and improve their relation with God, Allah Almighty.<span> </span>An authentic narration of the Prophet
Muhammad, peace be upon him, states: “Islam is built upon five [pillars]: The
testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Mohammad is the Messenger of
Allah; establishing regular prayer (<i>salat</i>);
paying obligatory charity (<i>zakat</i>); performing
the pilgrimage to Mecca (<i>hajj</i>); and
fasting during the month of Ramadan (<i>sawm</i>).”[1][2]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This hadith, or prophetic
narration, clearly states that Islam consists of five pillars, which are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><span>1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></i><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Shahada</i>, or the
testimony of faith (stating your belief)</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><span>2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></i><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Salat</i>, or prayer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><span>3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></i><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Zakat</i>, or obligatory
charity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><span>4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></i><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Sawm</i>, which is
fasting,<i> </i>and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Hajj</i>, or the pilgrimage to Makkah</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's look at each one of these pillars in a little more
detail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><span>1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><b>The <i>Shahada</i> (the testimony of faith)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <i>shahada</i> is the
first and foremost pillar of Islam. It involves proclaiming one's belief in the
oneness of God, and belief that Muhammad is his final prophet and messenger. One
cannot enter Islam until he or she accepts and believes that Allah is the One, Sovereign
Creator, Controller and Provider for the entire universe, and that the Prophet
Mohammad (peace be upon him) is the messenger of Allah.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allah says in the Quran:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. How can
He have children when He has no wife? He created all things and He is the
All-Knower of everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Such is Allah, your Lord! Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the
right to be worshipped but He), the Creator of all things. So worship Him
(Alone), and He is the Wakeel (Trustee, Disposer of affairs or Guardian) over
all things.”[Quran, chapter 6, verses 101 & 102]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And about the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him), Allah
says:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Say (O Mohammad to mankind): ‘If you love Allah, then
follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, and follow the Quran and the
Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, chapter 3, verse 31] [3] [4]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><span>2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><b><i>Salat</i> (prayer)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second pillar of Islam is <i>salat</i>. These are the obligatory prayers that every Muslim, man or
woman, must perform five times a day.<span>
</span>The daily prayers are:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Fajr</i>: the early morning prayer that is performed before dawn</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Zuhr</i>: the midday prayer which is performed just before noon</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Asr</i>: the afternoon prayer</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Maghrib</i>:<span> </span>the sunset prayer,
and </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><i>Esha</i>: the night prayer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Quran, Allah says:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Guard strictly (the five obligatory) <i>salat</i> (the prayers), especially the
middle <i>salat</i> (i.e. the best prayer,
i.e. the <i>Asr </i>prayer) and stand before
Allah with obedience [and do not speak to others during the <i>salat.</i>" [Quran, chapter 2, verse 238]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyone who is careless about his or her <i>salat</i> or abandons their prayers on purpose has no place in Islam.
Whoever deliberately misses his or her prayers risks falling into disbelief.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allah also says in the Quran:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"(And remain always) turning in repentance to Him (only,
i.e. Allah), and be afraid and dutiful to Him; and perform <i>salah</i> (prayers) and be not of <i>Al-Mushrikoon</i>
(the polytheists, idolaters, and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah)." [Quran,
chapter 30, verse 31] [5]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><span>3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><b><i>Zakat</i> (obligatory charity)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Zakat</i> literally means purification and growth. Sharing a portion of
your wealth with the needy and deserving people of the community enables a believer
to purify his or her wealth and faith.<span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every Muslim who possesses a certain amount of money (whether in the
form of gold, silver, or income-generating property) has to pay <i>zakat</i> annually in the amount of 2.5% of
all of his or her total monetary value (excluding items that are in personal
use such as the car you use and the house you live in). [6]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“And perform <i>salat</i>
and give <i>zakat</i>, and whatever of good
(deeds that Allah loves) you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall
find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what you do." [Quran,
chapter 2, verse 110] [7]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><span>4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><b><i>Sawm</i> (fasting)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sawm,</i> the fourth
pillar of Islam, is fasting during the month of Ramadan, which is the 9<sup>th</sup>
month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims refrain from food and water while
they are fasting and try harder to follow prescribed religious rituals during Ramadan
with the objective of drawing nearer to Allah and increasing in piety. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However,
the sick, the elderly, menstruating, pregnant or nursing women, children who
have not yet reached the age of puberty, and people who are travelling are
permitted to not fast and to make up for it at a later time during the year.
After Ramadan, Muslims all over the world celebrate <i>Eid-al-Fitr</i>, which is an annual festival, on the first of <i>Shawwal, </i>the 10<sup>th</sup> month of
the Islamic lunar calendar. [8]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) said: “Every action of
the son of Adam is multiplied, each good deed receiving a tenfold to seven
hundredfold reward. Allah said, ‘Except for fasting, for it is done for Me, and
I will give a reward for it, for he (the child of Adam) gives up (his or her)
desire and food for My sake.’" (Narrated by Muslim, in the Book of Fasting)
[9]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><span>5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><b><i>Hajj</i> (pilgrimage to Makkah)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hajj</i> is the pilgrimage
to Makkah, about which Allah says:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">"And <i>Hajj</i> (the pilgrimage to Makkah) to the
House (the holy <i>Ka‘bah</i> in Makkah) is
a duty that mankind owes to Allah - those who can afford the expenses (for
one’s conveyance, provision and residence) of the journey; and whoever
disbelieves [i.e. denies <i>Hajj</i>
(pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands
not in need of any of the <i>‘Aalameen</i>
(mankind, jinn and all that exists)." [Quran, chapter 3, verse 97] [10]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hajj</i> is obligatory
for believers to perform at least once in their lifetime if they are
financially and physically able to perform it. <i>Hajj</i> is performed between the 8<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup> (or
in some cases the 13<sup>th</sup>) of <i>Dhul-Hijjah</i>,
the 12<sup>th</sup> month of the Islamic lunar calendar, every year. At the end
of the <i>Hajj</i>, Muslims all over the
world celebrate <i>Eid-al-Adha</i>, which is
the second of two annual festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world. [11]</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #30130b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">References:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></b></div>
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[1] <a href="https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/">https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/</a></div>
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[2] <a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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[3] <a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a></div>
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[4] <a href="https://books.google.fr/books?id=vHG_VulBdd4C&pg=PA87&dq=convert+islam+shahada&hl=fr&ei=-Au8TdKGM4jvsgad85mABg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q&f=false">https://books.google.fr/books?id=vHG_VulBdd4C&pg=PA87&dq=convert+islam+shahada&hl=fr&ei=-Au8TdKGM4jvsgad85mABg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q&f=false</a></div>
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[5] <a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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[6] <a href="https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/">https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/</a></div>
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[7] <a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a></div>
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[8] <a href="https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/">https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/</a></div>
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[9] <a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[10] </span><a href="https://islamqa.info/en/13569">https://islamqa.info/en/13569</a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[11] <a href="https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">https://www.whyislam.org/islamicteachings/the-five-pillars-of-islam/</span></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-89818001383229808202012-10-24T18:36:00.002-07:002012-10-24T18:36:51.508-07:00Lectures from Dr. Bilal PhillipsDr. Bilal has asked websites to post his lectures. I am submitting to Allah's call and posting as per his request:<br />
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Chapter on Divine Unity <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.11 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:16</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.52 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:05:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Charity <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.13 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:29</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Christmas in Islam Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.36 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">58:20</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Christmas in Islam Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.93 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">43:20</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Cleanliness in Islam <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.51 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:31:47</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Commanding the Good & Forbidding the Evil</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.87 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:00:00</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Compilation of the Qur'an</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.23 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">54:25</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 1 (Apostasy, Alcohol)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">12.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">15:31</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 2 (Criminal Justice)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">18:10</td>
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<td class="auto-style10" style="height: 23px; width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 3 (Euthansia)</td>
<td class="auto-style10" style="height: 23px; width: 117px;">18.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style10" style="height: 23px; width: 129px;">23:02</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 4 (Halal Animal Slaughter)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.7 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">20:53</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 5 (Hijab)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">18.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">20:17</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 6 (Homosexuality)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.66 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">19:47</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 7 (Interest & Islamic Banking)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">20:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 8 (Islam & Terrorism)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">19:05</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 9 (Marriage to non-Muslims)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">21:04</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 10 (Test Tube Babies, Sex Change Operations, Organ Donation)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">19:44</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 11 (Music, Art, Photography)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">15.7 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">19:42</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Issues Part 12 (Theft, Murder, Adultery)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">20:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Contemporary Revival & Misconceptions</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">3.46 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">20:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Dajjaal <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.20 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:11:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Da'wah in Desert Storm Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">6.80 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">59:21</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Da'wah in Desert Storm Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">3.48 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">30:20</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Da'wah Practices</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.7 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:00</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Da'wah Priorities in the West</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">10.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:31:38</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Da'wah to non-Muslims Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">59:32 </td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Da'wah to non-Muslims Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.12 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">53:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 21px; width: 701px;">[The] Declaration of Faith <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 21px; width: 117px;">10.0 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 21px; width: 129px;">1:27:41</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Deeds & Intentions <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.49 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">55:16</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Denying the Favors of the Allah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.47 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">39:03</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Developing a Muslim Community Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">59:53</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Developing a Muslim Community Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.72 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">56:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Development of the Muslim Character through the Five Pillars Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:25:02</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Development of the Muslim Character through the Five Pillars Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.83 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">57:17</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Deviation of the Ummah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">11.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:40:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Did God Become Man? <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.9 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:21:02</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Discussion with the Youth</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:21:56</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Divine Wish <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.75 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:25:14</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Duties of a Muslim Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.43 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:04:58</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Duties of a Muslim Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.59 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">55:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Duties of a Muslim Husband towards His Wife</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.05 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:38</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Era of Confusion & Deceit</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">3.96 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">34:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Evolution of Fiqh</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Examples & Guides in Society (10/15/93)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">15.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:28:22</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Explaining the Qur'an <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">8:00 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:09:57</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Extremism</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:46</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Faith</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.28 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:21:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Family Structure in Islam</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Fasting, Laylatul-Qadr & Zakat al-Fitr</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Fear of Death <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">3.93 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">34:22</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Fiqh & Sunnah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Following the Middle Path Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:28</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Following the Middle Path Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.44 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">25:52</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Foundation of Islam</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">20 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:27:53</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Fundamentals of Islam <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.61 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:23:54</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Goals of Hajj</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.17 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:20:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Goals of Islamic Legislation Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.77 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">41:44</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Goals of Islamic Legislation Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">2.97 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">25:57</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">God: the Ultimate Truth <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">12.1 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">53:14</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Good Word</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">12.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:49:22</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Hadeeth & Fiqh</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.7 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:34:13</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 701px;">Hajj</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 117px;">9.20 Mb </td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 129px;">1:20:25</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 701px;">Hajj: Thanksgiving <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 117px;">7.04 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 18px; width: 129px;">1:01:30</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">The Hereafter Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">The Hereafter Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.72 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">50:49</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Hijab: a Religious Symbol</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">20.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:16</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Hijra: Time to Make Tracks</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">43.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">47:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Hijrah: an Obligation <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.00 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:11</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Holidays <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.16 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:20:03</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">How to be a Better Muslim <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:40</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">10.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:30:10</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Ignorance of the Muslims at the End of 20th Century Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">15.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:28:19</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Ignorance of the Muslims at the End of 20th Century Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">11.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:06:27</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">In the Shade of the Throne</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">36.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:19:54</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[an] Introduction to Islam</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">18.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:49:40</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islam: the Religion of the Future</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.14 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">44:41</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islam & Science Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.16 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:02:35</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islam & Science Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.65 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">58:06</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Awareness (radio show) Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:21:49</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Awareness (radio show) Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:18:42</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Islamic Concept of God <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.96 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:00:52</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Culture vs. Western Culture Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:30:24</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Culture vs. Western Culture Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.22 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">30:23</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Education & Establishing Islam in the West Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.97 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">43:24</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Education & Establishing Islam in the West Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.02 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">43:54</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Educational Institutions Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:50</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic Educational Institutions Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.48 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">43:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic View on Education Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.44 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">31:23</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islamic View on Education Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.47 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">31:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Islam's Perspective on Homosexuality</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.09 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:59</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Jahiliyyah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Jinn</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.04 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Judgement Day</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">75.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:22:35</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Key to Paradise</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.59 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:15:02</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Last Ten Nights <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:24:46</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[A] Lecture on Faith <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:16:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">[A] Lecture on Fasting <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">6.84 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">59:45</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[A] Lecture on Hajj</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:24:41</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Lessons on Fasting</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.99 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:06</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Love of the Prophet <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.12 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">44:47</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Man's Provisions</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">57:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Marriage in Islam</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">20.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:30:32</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Marriage Practices <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:30:56</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Message of Jesus Christ <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.83 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">59:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Methodology of Tafseer</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.09 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:10:44</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Millenium Madness</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">45:32</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Miracle of the Qur'an <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:46</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Misconceptions about Muslims Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.32 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:03:59</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Misconceptions about Muslims Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.60 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">48:55</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Missed Opportunities <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.63 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">49:12</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Muslim Family in a non-Muslim Society Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:30:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Muslim Family in a non-Muslim Society Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">58:55</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Muslim Teacher</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">19.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:25:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">My Advice</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.75 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">20:50</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">My Way to Islam</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:24</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Obligation of Da'wah <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:18:40</td>
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<td class="auto-style8" style="height: 23px; width: 701px;">[an] Open Discussion <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 117px;">9.83 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 129px;">1:25:54</td>
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<td class="auto-style8" style="height: 23px; width: 701px;">[an] Open Session Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 117px;">10.02 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 129px;">1:27:32</td>
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<td class="auto-style8" style="height: 23px; width: 701px;">[an] Open Session Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 117px;">6.08 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 23px; width: 129px;">53:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Paradise & Hell</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:22:11</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Pearls of the Prophet</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.48 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:22:52</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Prayer for Seeking Guidance <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:26:06</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Price of Paradise</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">44:11</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Principles of Tafseer</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">58:28</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Priorities of a Muslim: Jihad, Khilafah or Da'wah? <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:24:40</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Problems Facing Muslim Women Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.08 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">44:21</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Problems Facing Muslim Women Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">3.07 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">26:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Proper Treatment of Husband & Wives</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Prophets</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">87.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:35:58</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Purification of the Heart</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.69 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">33:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Purpose of Creation</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.10 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:02:03</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Purpose of Life</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">33.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">2:27:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">29.7 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">42:17</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">46.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:05:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 3</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">45.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:04:19</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 4</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">50.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:11:34</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 5</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">40.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">57:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 6</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">48.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:08:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 7</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">50.9 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">55:36</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 8</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">48.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:08:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Qada & Qadar Part 9</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">46.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:05:35</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Ramadan</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Ramadan: A Way of Life</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:06:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Ramadan Greetings</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.77 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:07:52</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Ramadan Lessons Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">13.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">58:52</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Ramadan Lessons Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">8.52 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">37:14</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Real Obstacle <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:42</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Reflections on Soorah Faatihah <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.67 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:24:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Reflections on Soorah Falaq & Naas <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /> <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">59:51</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Reflections on Soorah al-Ikhlaas <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.28 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:49</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Religion & Science <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.0 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:27:43</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Removing the Veil <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /> <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">59:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Repentance <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:33:58</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Rights of non-Muslims & Our Responsibility towards Them</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.54 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:14:38</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Role of Muslim Minorities</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:31:01</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Satan</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.1 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:22:37</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Salvation through Repentance</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.03 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:10:05</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Schools of Islamic Law Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.70 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">58:22</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Schools of Islamic Law Part 2 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">6.58 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">57:31</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Science & Religion Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.24 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">45:46</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.27 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">46:05</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 701px;">Science of Hadeeth</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 117px;">10.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="height: 24px; width: 129px;">1:34:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sectarianism Part 1 <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:10</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">43:44</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Silence <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /> <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:28:33</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sin & Calamities</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:25</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">13.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:20:09</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sisters' Questions & Answers Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">4.13 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">36:06</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sisters' Questions & Answers Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">1.51 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">13:10</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sufism <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.9 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:38:16</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Spending for Allah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.68 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">49:39</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Spirit Possession</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">12.7 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:51:22</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Striking a Balance into the Millenium</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.45 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:13:48</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Struggle between Truth & Falsehood <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.01 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:01:16</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Sunnah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.2 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:08</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Sunnah & Bid'ah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.52 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:23:10</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] Sunnah & Its Significance <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /> <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.9 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:26:31</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Talk Given to Women (Questions & Answers)</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:27:46</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tafseer of Soorah al-'Aadiyaat <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:35:11</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tafseer of Soorah Humazah <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">16.3 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:34:38</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tafseer of Soorah Inshirah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:19</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tafseer of Soorah Takaathur</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">10.6 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:36</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">15.8 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:32:02</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tawheed al-'Uloohiyyah Part 1</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.21 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">45:32</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tawheed al-'Uloohiyyah Part 2</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">5.20 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">45:25</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Tawheed</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">8.04 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:10:17</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Those on Whom is Allah's Anger <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/new.gif" width="32" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">14.5 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:24:19</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Those Under the Shade of Allah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">20.4 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:29:55</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">[The] True Religion <img alt="" height="16" src="http://www.islamiclectures.us/images/star.gif" width="16" /></td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">7.85 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:08:34</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Understanding Soorah al-Faatihah</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 117px;">9.55 Mb</td>
<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 129px;">1:23:29</td>
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<td class="auto-style9" style="width: 701px;">Usool al-Fiqh</td>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I heard this story today and it reminded me that our money does not belong to us. Greediness is strictly prohibited in Islam and we should all remember that wealth can be removed at a moment's notice. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The Prophet, peace be upon him,
told a story, "There were three Israelites, a leper, a bald man, and a
blind one. In order to test them, God sent an angel to them."<br />
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The angel came to the leper and said, "What would you like most?"<br />
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He said, "A good complexion and good skin, and riddance of that for which people have considered me unclean."<br />
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Then the angel passed his hand over him, and his uncleanness disappeared from him, and he acquired a good complexion.<br />
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Now the angel said, "And what would you like most to have?"<br />
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He said, "Camels."<br />
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So he was given a she-camel in her tenth month of pregnancy. He said, "God bless you for this."<br />
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Then the angel came to the bald man and said, "What would you like most?"<br />
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He said, "Nice hair, and riddance of this condition for which people dislike me."<br />
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Then the angel passed his hand over him, and his baldness disappeared as he acquired a full head of hair.<br />
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Now the angel said to him, "And what would you like to have?"<br />
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He said, "Cattle."<br />
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So he was given a pregnant cow. And he said, "God bless you for this."<br />
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Then the angel came to the blind man and said, "What would you like most?"<br />
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He said, "That God may restore my vision so I might see people."<br />
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So the angel passed his hand over him and God restored his eyesight.<br />
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Now the angel said, "And what would you like to have?"<br />
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He said, "Sheep."<br />
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So he was given a pregnant ewe.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The
former two animals gave birth, and so did this latter one; eventually
one of the men had a valley full of camels, one had a valley full of
cattle, and one had a valley full of sheep. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Then
the angel came to the leper in disguise and said, "I am a poor man, at
the end of my rope on my journey, without recourse this day except to
God and to you. I ask
you-by the One who gave you a good complexion, good skin, and wealth-for
a camel whereby I may make it to the end of my journey."<br />
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But the man said, "I have many obligations."<br />
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Then the angel said, "I seem to know you. Weren't you a leper, shunned
by society as unclean, impoverished? And did not God give to you?"<br />
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He said, "I simply inherited this wealth, grown generation after generation."<br />
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The angel said, "You are a liar. May God make you as you were."<br />
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Then the angel came to the formerly bald man in disguise and spoke to
him as he had the former leper. And the formerly bald man replied as had
the former leper. So the angel said, "You are a liar. May God make you
as you were." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Then
the angel also came to the formerly blind man and said, "I am a poor
man, on the road, at the end of my rope on my journey, with no resort
this day but to God and to you. I ask
you-by the One who restored your vision-for a sheep to tide me over on
my way." </span></span><br />
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The man said, "I used to be blind, but God restored my eyesight. Take whatever you want, and leave what you will.<br />
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For by God I will give you no trouble about anything you take today for the sake of God."<br />
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The angel said, "Keep what you have; for you were only being tested. God
is pleased with you, and displeased with the other two."
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><i>The following story is related in Sahih Bukhari
<span style="color: grey;">(004.056.670) </span>Translated by Thomas Cleary</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-45209446540258887152012-06-30T19:03:00.000-07:002012-06-30T19:04:12.879-07:00Dua for Continuous Wellbeing<div class="dotline panel-focus-text" style="font-size: 130%; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 15px;">
Dua for Continuous Wellbeing and Retaining Of the Favors of Allah Ta'ala </div>
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Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiallaho anhoma) reports that Rasulullah (sallellaho alaihe wasallam) prayed thus:</div>
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<span class="arabic_text" style="font-size: x-large;">اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّىْ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ وَ فُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ وَجَمِيْعِ سَخَطِكَ</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">”O Allah! I seek
refuge in You from favors being taken away, and I seek refuge in You
from my safety being snatched away, as well as from Your sudden
punishment and from every displeasure of Yours.”(Mishkaat pg.217)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.khanqah.org/books/p/550/dua-for-the-fulfillment-of-debts-and-removal-of-grief-and-sorrow" target="_blank">http://www.khanqah.org/books/p/550/dua-for-the-fulfillment-of-debts-and-removal-of-grief-and-sorrow </a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-60176584987899988682012-06-23T11:38:00.001-07:002012-06-23T11:38:33.808-07:00Dua for Fullfilment of Debts and Removal of Grief and Sorrow<div class="dotline panel-focus-text" style="font-size: 130%; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 15px;">
Listening to Huda TV tonight, the sheik mentioned this wonderful dua. Say this morning and evening. </div>
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18. Dua for the Fulfillment of Debts and Removal of Grief and Sorrow </div>
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Hazrat Abu
Saeed Khudri (radhiallaho anho) reports that a person came to Rasulullah
(sallellaho alaihe wasallam) and said: “I have been overcome by worries
and debts(that I am consumed by the worry of the payment of my huge
debts). Rasulullah (sallellaho alaihe wasallam) replied: “Should I not
show you such a dua which, if you read it, Allah Ta'ala will remove your
worries and will fulfill your debts?” The person exclaimed: “Please do
tell me.” Rasulullah (sallellaho alaihe wasallam) said: “Recite the
following every morning and evening:</div>
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<span class="arabic_text">اَللّٰهُمَّ
اِنِّىْ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنَ
الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنَ الْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ
وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ</span></div>
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O Allah! I seek refuge in You from
grief and worries, and I seek refuge in You from being unable (to do
what is required) and from laziness and cowardice, and I seek refuge in
You from excessive debts and from being overpowered by people.”(Mishkaat
pg.215)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-11912578377974255602012-06-16T09:53:00.000-07:002012-06-16T10:00:23.587-07:00A Brief Explanation of Lailatul Al Miraj<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The complete version of what happened on this blessed evening may be too long for most to read and understand without getting swayed. So I will give you some basic tips on what happened when Prophet Mohammad, PBUH was chosen to go to see the heavens and hell and most assuredly when he saw Allah. Maybe if Muslims were given the same knowledge they would be on the straight path always.<br />
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Angel Jibreel, PBUH went with 70,000 angels to take Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, to Jerusalem Mosque - Al- Quds. Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, was sleeping and Angel Gabriel, PBUH
went to Prophet Mohammad, PBUH to wake him. Angel Jibreel, PBUH shook him twice to awake him up, but Prophet Mohammad
kept sleeping. Then the third time Angel Jibreel shook him and our beloved Prophet woke up.<br />
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He was told to circle the kabba seven times and was told he was going to Jerusalem and then to the seven heavens. He was taken to Jerusalem on a white animal called Al-Buraq. This animal was a cross between a mule and donkey, but he had wings.<br />
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There are many important things to remember about this blessed night.<br />
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1. It has never been verified that the 27th of Rajab is when the Miraj took place. Scholars have stated it could have been in Ramadan or even during the month of Al-Hijrah. So with this knowledge and the fact that Prophet Mohammad, PBUH or his sahabah never placed importance on this night, neither shall we.<br />
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2. Fasting should not be done to celebrate or commemorate Al Miraj unless the 27th of Miraj lands on a day you regular fast like a Monday or a Thursday. It is an innovation to deviate away from the sunnah of Prophet Mohammad, PBUH and his companions.<br />
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Read more on this subject: <a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2012/06/is-fasting-haram-on-lailatul-miraj.html" target="_blank">Is Fasting on Lailatul Miraj Haram?</a><br />
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3. Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Al Quds in Jerusalem in seconds and from Al Quds to the heavens in seconds. The significance of going to Al Quds is so this mosque would become valued to all Muslims and would become part of the three most valued mosques in the world.<br />
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4. During this trip His Prophethood was sanctified and the institution of the 5 daily prayers were created. Although Allah originally mentioned 50 and then 10, 5 daily prayers was finally agreed upon. Imagine if you had to pray 50 times a day?<br />
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5. Prophet Mohammad besides meeting and greeting the Prophets who went before him and seeing the 7 heavens and Allah, he also saw the hellfire and who was there. He was able to come back and warn the nation of such horrible tortures in the hellfire. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, saw Malik, the
guardian of Hell. He saw the
Hell dwellers, of whom were those who unjustly eat up the property of
the orphans. They have flews similar to those of camels, swallowing
red-hot stones and then issuing out of their backs. He also saw the
people who take usury with bellies so huge that they were unable to move around;
they are trodden by the people of Pharaoh when these are admitted into
Hell. In the same place he saw adulterers who were offered tasty fatty meat
and rotten smelly one but they would choose the latter ones. The
licentious women were also there hanging from their breasts.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">6. </span><span style="color: black;">The Prophet’s breast was opened and cleaned by Jibreel with the water of Zamzam.</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">7. He was questioned about which drink he preferred, wine or milk. Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, chose milk. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">He (the angel) said: “You have been guided on <i>Al-Fitrah</i> or you have attained <i>Al-Fitrah</i>.
Had you selected wine, your nation would have been misled.” [It is a
symbolic way of saying that good and evil in the form of milk and wine
were brought before the Prophet and he instinctively made a choice for
the good.</span><br />
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“Glory be to Allah, Who carried His servant at night from Al Masjid al¬
Haram (in Makkah) to Masjid al Aqsa (in Jerusalem al Quds), the
precincts of which We have blessed so that We may show him of Our Signs.
Verily He is the All-Hearing, the All Seeing.” (Quran (17: 1)<br />
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“Will you then argue with him about what he saw? He certainly saw him
(Archangel Gabriel, Jibra’il) during his other ascent to the Lote tree
(in the seven heavens) near which is Paradise. When the tree was covered
with a covering, (Muhammad’s) eyes did not deceive him, nor did they
lead him to falsehood. He certainly saw the greatest (signs) of the
existence of his Lord”. (Quran 53: 12 to 18)<span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">8. The jeerers of His age found this new revelation a chance to laugh and poke so they gave him many questions about Masjid Al-Quds and to their surprise He was able to describe the mosque to a tee. As for those Muslims who did believe, they did not question, but just accepted the truth. Khadijah was the first to convert to Islam and Abu Bakr was the second. The mockers of his age went to Abu Bakr and asked if this is the truth and he said, he believed and verified this to be true and thus was named </span><span style="color: black;"><i>As-Siddiq</i> (the verifier of the truth).</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">You can read the detailed account of Al Miraj in this article: <a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/12/al-miraj-prophet-mohammads-journey-to.html" target="_blank">Al Miraj </a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The Seven Heavens.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>First Heaven:</b> Angel Jibreel instructed the guardian angel to open the door. The guardian angel asked who was at the door and Angel Jibreel stated it was ‘Jibreel.’
It was said, ‘Who is with you?’ He said, ‘Muhammad.’ It was said, ‘Has
he been sent for?’ He replied, ‘He has indeed been sent for.’ The gate
was opened. There he found Adam who expressed faith in his Prophethood. He also saw martyrs to his right and the wretched on his left. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Second Heaven:</b> There he saw John, son of Zachariya, Jesus (Issa) and both professed faith in his Prophethood.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Third Heaven: </b>He saw Joseph (Yusuf) and he too professed faith in His Prophethood.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Fourth Heaven:</b> He saw Prophets Idris and Enoch. They saluted him and expressed faith in his Prophethood. </span><br />
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<b>Fifth Heaven: </b>There He saw Prophet Aaron (Harun). He too professed faith in his Prophethood.<br />
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<b>Sixth Heaven: </b>There he saw Moses and He saluted him. When Prophet Mohammad went to leave he saw Moses crying. When he asked Moses why, "<span style="color: black;">Moses
answered that he was weeping because he witnessed a man sent after him
as a Messenger (Muhammad) who was able to lead more of his people to the
Paradise than he himself did."</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Seventh Heaven: </b>He saw Prophet Abraham and saluted him. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">He then was carried
to <i>Sidrat-al-Muntaha</i> (the remotest lote tree) and there Prophet Mohammad, PBUH was shown <i>Al-Bait-al-Ma‘mûr</i> [(the much frequented house) which has seventy thousand angels there daily. He was then presented to Allah and
experienced the utmost thrill in His presence. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">There His Lord ordained for his servants to pray 50 times a day, but Moses encouraged him to ask for less. Then Allah agreed to 10 and then to 5 daily prayers, </span><br />
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The Prophet then mounted the Buraq and descended with Archangel Jibreel
again to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. From there, he returned to
his home in Mecca where he found his bed still warm.<span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What a joyous day that was. Not just for Prophet Mohammad, but for the entire nation. While there were many who did not believe this beautiful story, there were many who did. After the Prophethood for 10 years only 100 people became Muslim. His life was not easy and he lived a poor life, but he always represented the Quran exactly. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">We are honored to be party to this beautiful story and we can only hope to be in his presence one day and have him tell us all about the extra parts that were left out. May Allah bestow many blessings on him and his kindred. Ameen!</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-42344746295905898322012-06-16T06:29:00.000-07:002012-06-16T06:29:01.918-07:00Is Fasting Haram on Lailatul MirajLailatul Al Miraj is the night that commemorates the night when Prophet Mohammad went on the night journey to jannah via Jerusalem mosque. It is a night when his prophethood was ascertained and it was a night when he was shown both heaven and hell. <br />
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There is no firm documentation confirming the night journey took place on the 27th of Rajab. Allama Abdulhaq Muhaddith Dehlawi, the well-known scholar of the Indian
subcontinent, has written a detailed book on the merits of Islamic
months. While discussing the 'Lailatul-mi'raj' has mentioned that most
of the scholars are of the view that the event of mi'raj took place in
the month of Ramadan or in Rabi-ul-awwal.<br />
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There is also no proof that any sahabah or Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, ever fasted on this evening. So is it haram to fast? Indeed it is and would be considered an innovation to do any worship not practiced by our most beloved Prophet or his sahabah.<br />
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Except: If the 27tn falls on a regular fasting day that you normally fast on, like a Monday or Thursday, then it is not haram to fast. You are not fasting to honor a special day, you are fasting to please Allah. No special celebration or night of prayer is recommended either. You should pray blessings on the Prophet, his kindred and his sahabah and ask for Allah's mercy on their abode.<br />
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It is not haram to spend the night in learning about Islam, the tafsir of the Quran or more about this blessed night so you can further dawaa in Islam. Having knowledge of this blessed night will in turn make your faith stronger and your iman more secure.<br />
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However, all the recognized modes of 'ibadah (worship) like Salat,
recitation of the Holy Qur'an, dhikr, etc. are commendable any time,
especially in the late hours of night, and obviously the 27th night of
Rajab is not an exception. Therefore, if someone performs any recognized
'ibadah in this night from this point of view nothing can stop him from
doing so, and he will be entitled to the thawab (reward allocated for
that recognized 'ibadah insha-Allah.) But it is not permissible to
believe that performing 'ibadah in this night is more meritorious or
carries more thawab like 'Lailatul-qadr' or 'Lailatul-bara'ah', because
this belief is not based on any authentic verse or on a sunnah of the
Holy Prophet salallaahu alayhi wasallam . Similarly, it is not a correct
practice to celebrate this night collectively and to invite people to
special ritual congregations." <br />
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"Those who repress their anger and pardon people. For Verily Allah loves those who do good" [Suarh al Imran (3): 134</span></span></b></div>
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said that once the Prophet exclaimed, "Can't anyone of you be like Abu
Damdam?" The Companions asked, "Who is Abu Damdam, O Messenger of
Allah?" He replied, "When he gets up in the morning he says, 'O Allah, I
offer my honor and life to You?' So that he would not abuse those who <a href="http://forum.islamstory.com/17057-abu-damdam-man-who-forgive-those-who-abused-him.html"> </a> abused him, nor would he wrong those who wronged him, or hit those who hit him." [Fiqh us Sunnah, 4/115</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Traditional Arabic Bold; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Traditional Arabic Bold; font-size: medium;">Abu Damdam was a poor, yet humbled man and he was not able to give sadakah, but instead he gave his honor. Whenever anyone harmed him, he said, "May Allah Forgive You and Me." Whenever anyone talked about him, he said, "May Allah forgive you." He was humbled this way and never sought revenge against anyone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Traditional Arabic Bold; font-size: medium;">When he rose in the morning he said, "Oh Allah, I offer my honor and life to you." Before he slept the same thing and according to scholars on a scale of 1 to 10 this dua is the second best charity there is. The first being, </span></span></div>
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Ibn Al Qayyim may Allah be pleased with him said, <i>“<b>Al Jood
(Generosity) is ten levels, and from generosity, the first of it is al
joodo bin-nafs (generosity of the soul), and from generosity is that of
Abu Damdam, when he was generous with his honor.” </b></i>This is the way he was generous – with his honor.</div>
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Other duas that should be said both morning and night: <a href="http://www.islamiska.org/e/s8.htm" target="_blank">Website list </a></div>
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The Prophet Muhammad was asked, <b><i>“Who are the best of people, Oh Rasul Allah?”</i></b> His response was <b>“Every <i>Makhmum al qalb, sadooq al lisan.</i>”</b>
He did not respond with any worldly qualities. None of the qualities
had to do with monetary status or worldly status. So the companions
replied, <i><b>“Oh Rasulallah we know who the truthful of tongue is, but who is makhmumul qalb?”</b></i> He replied, <b>“<i>It is the heart which fears Allah, the pure heart, the heart which contains no sin or hatred or rebellion or envy.</i>” </b></div>
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<b>As I read the story of this humble servant to Allah, I feel I have much to learn. I hope and pray that I can learn from this wonderful sahaba who taught his friends and neighbors the point of forgiveness. I ask Allah to bless Abu Damdam and to send my salam to him.</b></div>
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<b>Abu Damdam was not concerned about the offender apologizing to him, but rather that he keep himself from reacting and thus causing a sin. He had total control over himself and a trait we must all mimic. I pray that this short article will bless all of you and change a few who might need to change including myself. </b><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-88409445562025473152012-05-31T11:18:00.003-07:002023-09-14T16:56:58.175-07:00A Complete and Untold Story of the Jinn<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"><b style="color: red;">Please note: This is an article I wrote for a western style media website. So it is written for those who are not Muslim. There is graphic explanation of jinn and their habits which some Muslim may find offensive. If you prefer not to read such graphic truthfulness, please do not read this article. </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">First
understand that the Jinn are mentioned in the Quran, so this article is
based on Islamic beliefs and so there are mentions of Allah, Prophet
Mohammad, peace be upon him and how to use the Quran in ridding yourself of this problem.
The Jews or Mossad regularly use jinn to track known threats. The US
"supposedly" works with the Mosad to keep track of people of threats and
to harm or kill those needed to be eliminated. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">The Turkish used Jinn to protect their caves of gold in Jordan.
They hid their gold in Jordan and to make sure that no one stole their
valuables, jinn were placed in front of the caves and therefore years
and years later, those jinn are still there. There have been many deaths
from people who try in infiltrate these well guarded forts but very few
have achieved this and those who do are working with jinn. Many people
hunting for gold and treasures in Jordan work with these underworld
figures, devils to find their ultimate love of gold. The government
claims rights to all gold found here, but few ever report their findings
or that deaths occurred from jinn.
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">In the US or the West you hear of Voodoo in Africa and in some
parts of America and about black magic, but you rarely hear of jinn. The
jinn was mentioned in the bible and the Quran by Prophet Solomon and he
regularly battled them and won. The jinn have been around forever and
there are good jinn and bad jinn. The good jinn come to remind you to be
good, to read your bible or Quran and to tell you to be good to your
families. In other words enforce your religion. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">The bad jinn are here under direct orders usually to kill, cause
divorce, kill unborn children or to cause illness. When the jinn first
come, they come as small children and the longer you allow them to
remain with you, the bigger they grown and the harder they are to get
rid of.
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">They are at war with the person they are sent to harm, because
the big Dijal (head jinn) will kill them if they fail. So if you try to
rid yourself of jinn, they will call in their friends to defeat you or
leave temporarily until you think you are free. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">1/3 of the people in the graves are from the jinn, according to
Prophet Mohammad, pbuh, so this is a serious problem. This is not an Islamic
problem, but a worldwide problem. There are many jinn in Iraq also.
There are many reported stories of jinn and the Iraqi dinar and bringing
the Iraqi dinar and exchanging it for good money. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">If you are given something to drink with black magic in it your
stomach or head will hurt. If you have regular stomach problems and even
if the doctor cannot find any problems with you, you may consider that
you have a jinn possession. women who have drank some potion from
black magic will abort their babies before being born. You will see these
women, all of a sudden have periods every two weeks. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Some homes are possessed with jinn and there is constant arguing,
battles, maybe the husband all of a sudden hates his wife for no reason
or maybe the wife will refuse to have sex with her husband. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Jinn marry and have sex with humans and many humans are powerless
during these attacks. Men who work with the jinn in the search for gold
have stated they have sex with the jinn to get their favors. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Here is a You Tube Video on protection from the jinn. Although it
is in Arabic, English listeners can still be protected by playing this
once a day in their homes. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">There are many people who work with the jinn and who worship the
devil. This is a reason to be thrown in the hellfire according to Islam.
They will write incantations or black magic words and bury the words in
the property of the person that is being attacked or make a potion to
give to them. Unlike in voodoo where they stick pins in a doll. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">In order to get rid of jinn you must bring a professional, if you
have a big case. Seeking a one time help is not enough. You must have
regular sessions. You may have seen some of the scary movies where the
woman is so possessed she can fight off 4 men, this is not that far
fetched.
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Jealousy will also bring in minor jinns. Sadly the world is
possessed with these evil creatures. </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">To read more on an Islamic view of
jinn: </span></span></span><br />
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Jinn - What You Should Know Part I
<br /><a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/12/jinn-what-you-should-know-part-i.html" target="_blank">http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/12/jinn-what-you-should-know-part-i.html</a>
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Jinn - What You Should Know Part II
<br /><a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/12/jinn-protection-from-shayaateen-part-ii.html" target="_blank">http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/12/jinn-protection-from-shayaateen-part-ii.html</a>
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<span face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Protection from the Jinn with Verses and How to Read on Water:
<br /><a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2012/05/protection-from-jinn-verses-and-how-to.html" target="_blank">http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2012/05/protection-from-jinn-verses-and-how-to.html</a>
</span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-77017816007311299622012-05-27T13:37:00.001-07:002023-09-14T16:57:38.676-07:00How to Find the Perfect Mate and Have an Halal Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I first became Muslim in 1993, my ultimate goal was to please Allah, become the best Muslim and marry a religious man to lead me to the path of righteousness. Many women in today's world spend their time dressing in the latest styles, plucking their eyebrows and of course wearing the hijab thrown over their shoulders to please a man looking for marriage. All which are harm and forbidden in Islam.<br />
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My belief was that I should first read the Glorious Quran 2 times before marrying. I believed that if I was the very best Muslim, that I could get the very best Muslim husband and I did exactly that. After 3 months I was approached that someone wanted to marry me and I refused to even see the brother. I was not ready yet. I did not know enough about Islam. After 6 months another brother was presented to marry me and I agreed to see him.<br />
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The imam of the masjid arranged for him to come to a picnic where I was at and see me. I was not told he was coming so I could run and get the most beautiful dress available, I was seen as I normally dress. He came and did salat when we all prayed in front of me or shall I say the women and he left quickly. There were no conversations, no greeting and no polite talk. He simply came to see my face and left.<br />
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I was crushed as I was not prepared for this. I thought to myself that I must be ugly or not good enough. Little did I know what was going on. He went home to pray salat - istikhara for 3 days and after 3 days my phone rang. The wife of the sheik was on the phone and told me the brother approved of my looks and wanted to see me. He arranged to take us all out to an Islamic Chinese restaurant in Orange County, California.<br />
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We all met at the sheik's house first and their was polite talk. I told him I wanted a super religious man to increase my deen. He remained quiet and said very little. I then told my friend that I must be ashamed as I only wore hijab to the mosque and I was requiring him to be perfect. She advised me to inform him of this and be honest. I told him about not wearing hijab and he humbly told me, "You wear hijab for Allah, not I." If you are not frightened of Allah, then I will not ask you for more." He stunned me. He did not require me to do anything, but please Allah. I went home and until this day I wear hijab all the time.<br />
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We hit things off well and he asked me to marry him and 7 days later we were married in a simple ceremony at the Sheik's house with only a few witnesses and my witness or friend who escorted me there. I was an older woman living alone in California so I had no mahram. My friend came as my witness.<br />
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<b>Halal Meeting of Women</b><br />
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I told my story to give you an example of how to meet someone halal and have a blessed union. I did not meet my husband at a disco or on the street of the market. The sheik of the masjid searched for a viable mate for me and presented him to me as an option. It is both haram and not allowable in Islam to chit chat on the net, pick a girl out of your college or meet some one for tea you saw at the movies. Muslims do not date.<br />
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If you do not know a sheik, then have your mother or sister which is traditional in Jordan to search for a nice, religious woman. You should not search yourself and Allah protect us from these wedding sites that advertise brides for sale.<br />
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If you will follow the sunnah of Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, you will see that this type of behavior is not acceptable. The culture has taught people to co-mingle. When the devil is present when you meet, he will be there throughout your marriage.<br />
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Read about the wedding of Fatima and how Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, arrange her wedding.<br />
<a href="http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-is-halal-islamic-wedding.html">http://learnislam1.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-is-halal-islamic-wedding.html</a><br />
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<b>The Marriage Contract (nikkah)</b><br />
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Once your family has found a proper bride, you must see her and agree to the marriage. You will meet to sign the agreement to marry and there you will present your bride with her dowry (mahr) and agree to what else is to be given. It is traditional to give a certain amount of money for the bride's clothes, money in cash or gold and a set amount of money in case of divorce.<br />
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It is more pious to ask for less and put less hardship on the bride groom unless he is financially able. It is not necessary to have a large party and gathering. You can finish your wedding at the sheik's house or the mosque and save you and your family lots of money.<br />
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<a href="http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?ID=2123" target="_blank">Signing the Nikkah according to Sunah</a><br />
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<b>Saying Faitha is Bidah When Signing the Nikkah</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What does Bidah mean? </span><span style="font-size: small;">Bid'ah say'iah is a new thing, introduced to and made
part of the Deen (Islam) that has no origin what so ever from the Qur'an
or the Sunnah of Rasoolallah [May Allah bless Him and grant Him peace] </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Read more about Bidah: <a href="http://www.alahazrat.net/islam/concept-of-bidah-in-islam.php" target="_blank">The Concept of bidah</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Saying Fatiha was never done by Prophet Mohammad, PBUH or his sahaba and therefore we state that this practice should be avoided if you are doing it because everyone in your country is doing this. Reading from the Glorious Quran is not bidah and if you particularly love Sura Fatiha, then read sura Fatiha to please Allah alone, but not because it is a tradition in your town.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a forum debate on the subject: Is reading <a href="http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73611" target="_blank">Sura Fatiha Bidah? </a></span></span><br />
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from our wives and our offspring <br />
who will be the comfort of our eyes, <br />
and make us leaders for the Muttaqûn"</i></span></td>
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<td><i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Those will be rewarded with the highest
place <br />
(in Paradise) because of their patience. <br />
Therein they shall be met with greetings <br />
and the word of peace and respect.</span></i></td>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">A group of three men came to the houses of the
wives of the Prophet
<img alt="May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him" border="0" height="16" src="http://muttaqun.com/graphics/saaws-long.gif" width="104" /> asking how the Prophet worshipped (Allah), and when they were
informed about that, they considered their worship insufficient and said,
"Where are we from the Prophet as his past and future sins have been forgiven."
Then one of them said, "I will offer the prayer throughout the night forever."
The other said, "I will fast throughout the year and will not break my fast."
The third said, "I will keep away from the women and will not marry forever."
Allah's Apostle came to them and said, "Are you the same people who said
so-and-so? By Allah, I am more submissive to Allah and more afraid of Him
than you; yet I fast and break my fast, I do sleep and I also marry women.
So he who does not follow my tradition in religion, is not from me (not one
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Here is a hadith talking about those who do not follow "My Traditions" in religion is not from me, (not one of my followers) so be careful Muslims how you marry, find a spouse and what you require from them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Not marrying is not an option unless you are old. If the woman is old, she is not expected to marry and should find solace in her home and living a devout live. She should find a way to promote dawaa, help the poor or take care of her family. If you are poor, then fast till you can afford to marry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Read more on marrying according to the Quran and the Sunnah: <a href="http://muttaqun.com/marriage.html" target="_blank">Muttaqun online. </a> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Swaying from the Ways of Our Prophet, PBUH</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Marriage is very expensive these days. Even the providing of a home with furnishings may cost thousands of dollars, to expect the groom to give huge parties, lots of gold and own a flashy car is beyond acceptable for some.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial;">Why would a woman demand such things in Islam. The woman who is pious and asks for less is the best. I received $1 and asked for nothing in case of divorce. I had no party and yet my husband was fairly wealthy. I preferred to please Allah. Read the following: </span></div>
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<li>The many customs as regards engagement are contrary to the Sunnah.
In fact, many are against the Shariah and are regarded sins. A verbal
proposal and answer is sufficient.
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<li>To unnecessarily delay Nikah of both the boy and the girl after having reached the age of marriage is incorrect.
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<li>There is nothing wrong in inviting one's close associates for
the occasion of Nikah. However, no special pains should be taken in
gathering the people from far off places.
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<li>It is appropriate that the bridegroom be a few years older than the bride.
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<li>If the father of the girl is an Aalim or pious and capable of performing Nikah, then he should himself solemnise the marriage.
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<li>It is better to give the Mahr Faatimi and one should endeavour
to do so. But if one does not have the means then there is nothing wrong
in giving less.
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<li>It is totally un-Islamic for those, who do not possess the means, to incur debts in order to have grandiose weddings.
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<li>It is fallacy to think that one's respect will be lost if one
does not hold an extravagant wedding and invite many people. What is our
respect compared to that of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)?
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<li>The present day practice of the intermingling of sexes is an act of sin and totally against Shariah.
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<li>There is nothing such as engagement parties and Medhi parties in Islam.
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<li>Great care must be taken as regards to Salaat on occasions of
marriage by all - the bride, the bridegroom and all the participants.
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<li>It is un-Islamic to display the bride on stage.
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<li>The unnecessary expenses incurred by the bride's family in holding a feast has no basis in Shariah.
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<li>For the engaged couple to meet at a public gathering where the
boy holds the girl's hand and slips a ring on her finger is a violation
of the Qur'anic law of Hijaab.
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<li>It is un-Islamic for the engaged couple to meet each other and also go out together.
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<li>Three things should be borne in mind when giving one's daughter gifts and presents at the time of Nikah:
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<li>Presents should be given within one's means (it is not permissible to take loans, on interest for such presents);
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<li>To give necessary items;
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<li>A show should not be made of whatever is given. </li>
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<li>It is Sunnat for the bridegroom's family to make Walimah.<br /><b><br />Note:</b>
In Walimah, whatever is easily available should be fed to the people
and care should be taken that the is no extravagance, show and that no
debts are incurred in the process. </li>
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18. To delay Nikah after the engagement is un-Islamic.<br />
<b><br />SOME CUSTOMS</b><br />
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In aping Western methods sheepishly, Muslims have adopted many customs which are un-Islamic and frowned upon.<br />
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<i><b>Some examples are:</b></i><br />
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<li>Displaying the bride on stage;
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<li>Inviting guests for the wedding from far off places;
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<li>Receiving guests in the hall;
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<li>The bride's people incurring unnecessary expenses by holding a
feast which has no basis in Shariah. We should remember that Walimah is
the feast arranged by the bridegroom after the marriage is consummated.
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<li>It is contrary to Sunnah (and the practice of some non-Muslim
tribes in India) to wish, hope for or demand presents and gifts for the
bridegroom, from the bride's people. We should always remember that our
Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) did not give Ali (Radhiallaahu Anhu)
anything except Dua. </li>
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My husband made istikhara and he saw 7 cows. He told me that our life together would be short and that I was dying in 5 to 7 years. I said, "What did you say?" He said, "I have decided to marry you anyway." Walahee this is what he told me and he was indeed correct. We spent only 7 years together and he died. It was not me he saw dying, it was him. I never ever regretted our life together and although it was only 7 years, it was the best 7 years of my life.<br />
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Funny after he died, Allah increased my love for my husband, picture is on the page. He was the best husband possible. We married according to the sunnah of our most beloved Prophet, PBUH, and we lived our life according to what is dictated. We married to please Allah alone and I had a marriage without love in the beginning. Because of our great sacrifice, Allah has made me the person I am today.<br />
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I cannot encourage each one of you more to follow the correct way to marry and to avoid these culture traditions. Do not take a chance with your jannah. Wait for the love to come and never be guilty of zina. I ask you today to trust Allah and know that following the traditions of Prophet Mohammad is better than anything.<br />
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May you each be blessed with this personal story of triumph.<br />
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Here is a good article on the sunnah of taking salt before and after eating. I had never heard of this before, but the writer shows several hadiths proving his point. Please note at the end of the article he also states that you should not insist on salt being served to you and you are not wrong if you do not follow this practice.</div>
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I further want to say that this is something not heard of before and so I recommend that if you do eat salt that you should eat sea salt as it is the only healthy salt available. For heart healthy diets, always limit your salt intake to 3/4 teaspoon a day and no more.</div>
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Various classical jurists (fuqaha) of the Hanafi School mention in their
respective works that it is from the general Sunna and recommended acts
to commence and conclude one’s meal with salt, and that there are
numerous medical benefits in doing so.</div>
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The renowned Hanafi jurist, Imam Ibn Abidin (Allah have mercy on him) states:<br />
“It is from the Sunna to commence and conclude one’s meals with salt,
rather in doing so; there is cure from seventy illnesses.” (<i>Radd al-Muhtar ala ‘l-Durr al-Mukhtar</i> 6/340. The same, more or less, has been mentioned in <i>Al-Muhit al-Burhani</i> 5/204, <i>Al-Bahr al-Ra’iq</i> 8/209 and <i>Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya</i> 5/337. Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali also relates the same in his famous <i>Ihya Uloom al-Din</i>).<br />
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Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) explains in his brilliant Fatawa-collection titled ‘<i>Imdad al-Fatawa</i>‘
that although there is no clear Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (Allah
bless him & give him peace) establishing this practice, and that
the report attributed to him (Allah bless him & give him peace): “O
Ali, commence and conclude your meal with salt, since salt is a cure for
seventy illnesses such as insanity, leprosy, stomach pain and tooth
ache” is deemed fabricated (mawdhu’) by many Hadith scholars, the act of
commencing and concluding one’s meal with salt can not be considered
totally baseless due to two reasons:<br />
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Firstly, Imam Bayhaqi relates in his <i>Shu’ab al-Iman</i> that
Sayyiduna Ali (Allah be pleased with him) said, “Whosoever commences his
meal with salt, Allah will eliminate seventy types of illnesses from
him.” Imam Ghazali (Allah have mercy on him) also records this report of
Sayyiduna Ali in his <i>Ihya Uloom al-Din</i>, and the commentator of the <i>Ihya</i>, Allama Murtadha al-Zabidi after providing reference to Imam Bayhaqi’s <i>Shu’ab al-Iman</i>
does not judge the report to be fabricated. As such, this Mawquf report
(a report traced back to a Companion of the Messenger of Allah, and not
necessarily a saying of the Messenger of Allah himself) indicates some
basis for this practice.<br />
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Secondly, there is a sound Hadith recorded by Imam Ibn Majah, Imam
Tabarani and others from Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with
him) that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace)
said, “The best of your curries is salt.” (<i>Sunan Ibn Majah</i>,
no: 3315) The term used in the Hadith to describe the good nature of
salt is “Sayyid (leader)” and “leadership” requires it being at the
beginning and end of one’s meal. Mawlana Thanawi further states that
this could be the possible origin of commencing and concluding one’s
meal with salt. However, he states, this practice should not be taken as
a categorical religiously-established ruling, but rather, a desired
course of action. (See: <i>Imdad al-Fatawa</i> 4/111-113)</div>
Read the rest of the article <a href="http://religionatlums.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/is-taking-salt-before-and-after-meals-sunna/" target="_blank">here: </a><br />
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<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-49811558394028674032012-05-17T08:20:00.002-07:002023-09-14T16:58:33.422-07:00Protection from Jinn Verses and How to Pray on Water, Oil and HoneyThe following verses are used for protection from jinn and to rid yourself of jinn. Do not try to rid yourself of jinn until you pray two nafl rakats of salat and then blow on your hands at the end and rub all over your body. You should ask Allah to protect you from the evil of the jinn. Then take your hands and in your mind imagine your entire home.<br />
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So take your right hand and circle above your head and in your mind imaging as you go around, the bedrooms, the guest room, the kitchen, etc, not the bathroom. You should make a full circle where you are standing. You do not need to move physically around the house and then you are not prepared to pray for protection.<br />
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The following verses are read on oil, water or honey. You can use the water in a spray bottle and spray in the corners of your home, saying, "Bismillah" each time. You can drink the water, bathe in the water, use it for wudu.<br />
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When praying on water try not to use a bowl bigger than two gallons. The container must be full to the top. You bring your mouth close to the water and recite. Say a few verses and then turn the water and pray on the water in a different position. So in other words you will be praying around the bowl. Remember you are at war with the jinn so do not recite softly, recite firmly and demand your rights.<br />
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If you are praying on honey or oil, turning the jar is not necessary. Make sure your oil or honey is full to the top. If you are going to use black seed in your honey, place the black seed prior to praying. Do not add anything to the honey after you pray. <br />
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Here are the verses that we use:<br />
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Fatiha<br />
Chapter Verses<br />
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2 1-5 102, 255, 285-286 <br />
3 18-18 117-<br />
7 54-56 117-122<br />
10 79-82<br />
20 65-70 109<br />
23 115-118<br />
37 1-10<br />
46 29-32<br />
55 33-36<br />
59 21-24<br />
72 1-9<br />
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Last 3 chapters of the Quran<br />
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After you have finished reading, lightly spit into the oil or water or honey leaving a small taste of your saliva in the holy water or fluid. Then take your shahadah finger and dip in the liquid and taste in your mouth and rub on your forehead. The oil or liquid is now ready for use.<br />
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If you have jinn, it is better that a religious person read on this for you. The most religious person is better. If you have jinn place the oil over your entire body except your private parts and bow into your cupped hands and recite the 3 protection chapters at the end of the Quran, Ayat al-kursi and then wipe your hands all over your body.<br />
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It is best to sleep with the Quran on. Keep the Quran on low as to not disturb your neighbors. If you have a bad case of jinn, only a sheik can help you. Allah knows best.<br />
<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-58758988493565202942012-05-06T17:29:00.001-07:002023-09-14T16:58:09.809-07:00Hadiths on the Killing of Snakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tried to post a picture of a snake, but the mere looking at a snake harms me incredibly. I am afraid of them and I hope you will too. Me personally, I could never remain in a home that had a snake and warn him 3 times, but the hadiths are listed below. <br />
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BUKHARI<br />
(5) Narrated Ibn Umar: That he heard the Prophet delivering a sermon on the pulpit saying, "Kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s and kill Dhu-at-Tufyatain (i.e. a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> with two white lines on its back) and ALBATROSS (i.e. a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>
with short or mutilated tail) for they destroy the sight of one's eyes
and bring about abortion." ('Abdullah bin 'Umar further added): Once
while I was chasing a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> in order, to kill it, Abu Lubaba called me saying: "Don't kill it," I said. "Allah's Apostle ordered us to kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s." He said, "But later on he prohibited the killing of <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s living in the houses." (Az-Zubri said. "Such <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s are called Al-Awamir.") (Book <span style="color: blue;">#54</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#518</span>)<br />
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(6) Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet said, "Kill the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> with two white lines on its back, for it blinds the on-looker and causes abortion." (Book <span style="color: blue;">#54</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#527</span>)<br />
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(7) Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet ordered that a short-tailed or mutilated-tailed <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> (i.e. Abtar) should be killed, for it blinds the on-looker and causes abortion." (Book <span style="color: blue;">#54</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#528</span>)<br />
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(8) Narrated Abu Mulaika: Ibn Umar used to kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s, but afterwards he forbade their killing and said, "Once the Prophet pulled down a wall and saw a cast-off skin of a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> in it. He said, 'Look for the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>. 'They found it and the Prophet said, "Kill it." For this reason I used to kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s. Later on I met Abu Lubaba who told me the Prophet said, 'Do not kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s except the short-tailed or mutilated-tailed <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> with two white lines on its back, for it causes abortion and makes one blind. So kill it.' " (Book <span style="color: blue;">#54</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#529</span>)<br />
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(9) Narrated Nafi: Ibn 'Umar used to kill <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s but when Abu Lubaba informed him that the Prophet had forbidden the killing of <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s living in houses, he gave up killing them. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#54</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#530</span>)<br />
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<b style="color: blue;">Blessed be the sahabah who gave up killing of snakes because our most beloved Prophet forbade the act.</b><br />
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Narrated Nafi: Ibn 'Umar used to kill all kinds of <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s until Abu Lubaba Al-Badri told him that the Prophet had forbidden the killing of harmless <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s living in houses and called Jinan. So Ibn 'Umar gave up killing them. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#59</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#352</span>)<br />
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11) Ibn 'Umar reported: I heard Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) commanding the killing of dogs and the killing of the striped and
the short-tailed <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s, for both of
them affect the eyesight adversely and cause miscarriage. Zuhri said:
We thought of their poison (the pernicious effects of these two). Allah,
however, knows best. 'Abdullah b. 'Umar said: I did not spare any <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>. I rather killed everyone that I saw. One day as I was pursuing a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> from amongst the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s
of the house, Zaid b. Khattab or Abu Lubaba happened to pass by me and
found me pursuing it. He said: 'Abdullah, wait. I said: Allah's
Messenger (may peace be upon him) commanded (us) to kill them, whereupon
he said that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the
killing of the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s of the houses.
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same
chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5545</span>)<br />
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(12) Nafi' reported that Abu Lubaba talked to Ibn 'Umar to open a door
in his house which would bring them nearer to the mosque and they found a
fresh slough of the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>,
whereupon 'Abdullah said: Find it out and kill it. Abu Lubaba said:
Don't kill them, for Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade
the killing of the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s found in houses. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5546</span>)<br />
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(13) Nafi' reported that Ibn 'Urnar used to kill all types of <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s
until Abu Lubaba b. 'Abd al-Mundhir Badri reported that Allah's
Messenger (may peace be upon him) had forbidden the killing of the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s of the houses, and so he abstained from it. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5547</span>)<br />
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(14) Nafi' reported that he heard Abu Lubaba informing Ibn 'Umar that
Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) had forbidden the killing of
domestic <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5548</span>)<br />
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(15) 'Abdullah reported that Abu Lubaba had informed him that Allah's
Messenger (may peace be upon him) had forbidden the killing of the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s found in the house. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5549</span>)<br />
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(16) Nafi' reported that Abu Lubaba b. 'Abd al-Mundhir al-Ansari (first)
lived in Quba. He then shifted to Medina and as he was in the company
of 'Abdullah b. 'Umar opening a window for him, he suddenly saw a <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>
in the house. They (the inmates of the house) attempted to kill that.
Thereupon Abu Lubaba said: They had been forbidden to make an attempt to
kill house <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s and they had been commanded to kill the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s having small tails, small <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s and those having streaks over them, and it was said: Both of them affect the eyes and cause miscarriage to women. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5550</span>)<br />
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(17) Nafi' reported on the authority of his father that as 'Abdullah b.
'Umar saw one day (standing) near the ruin (of his house) the slough of a
<b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> and said (to the people around him): Pursue this <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b> and kill it. Abu Lubaba Ansari said: I heard Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him). He forbade the killing of <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s found in the houses except the short-tailed <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s
and those having streaks upon them, for both of them obliterate
eyesight and affect that which is in the wombs of (pregnant) women.
(Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5551</span>)<br />
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<b>21) Abu as-Sa'ib, the freed slaved of Hisham b. Zuhra, said that he
visited Abu Sa'id Khudri in his house, (and he further) said: I found
him saying his prayer, so I sat down waiting for him to finish his
prayer when I heard a stir in the bundles (of wood) lying in a comer of
the house. I looked towards it and found a <span style="color: red;">snake</span>.
I jumped up in order to kill it, but he (Abu Sa'id Khudri) made a
gesture that I should sit down. So I sat down and as he finished (the
prayer) he pointed to a room in the house and said: Do you see this
room? I said: Yes. He said: There was a young man amongst us who had
been newly wedded. We went with Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) (to participate in the Battle) of Trench when a young man in the
midday used to seek permission from Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) to return to his family. One day he sought permission from him and
Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) (after granting him the
permission) said to him: Carry your weapons with you for I fear the
tribe of Quraiza (may harm you). The man carried the weapons and then
came back and found his wife standing between the two doors. He bent
towards her smitten by jealousy and made a dash towards her with a spear
in order to stab her. She said: Keep your spear away and enter the
house until you see that which has made me come out. He entered and
found a big <span style="color: red;">snake</span> coiled on the bedding. He darted with the spear and pierced it and then went out having fixed it in the house, but the <span style="color: red;">snake</span> quivered and attacked him and no one knew which of them died first, the <span style="color: red;">snake</span>
or the young man. We came to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him)
and made a mention to him and said: Supplicate to Allah that that (man)
may be brought back to life. Thereupon he said: Ask forgiveness for your
companion and then said: There are in Medina jinns who have accepted
Islam, so when you see any one of them, pronounce a warning to it for
three days, and if they appear before you after that, then kill it for
that is a devil. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#026</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5557</span>)</b><br />
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ABU DAWUD<br />
(6) Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Kill all the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s, and he who fears their revenge does not belong to me. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#41</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5229</span>)<br />
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(7) Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who leaves the <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s
along through fear of their pursuit, does not belong to us. We have not
made peace with them since we have fought with them. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#41</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5230</span>)<br />
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(8) Narrated Al-Abbas ibn AbdulMuttalib: Al-Abbas said to the Apostle of
Allah (peace_be_upon_him): We wish to sweep out Zamzam, but in it there
are some of these Jinnan, meaning small <b><span style="color: red;">snake</span></b>s; so the Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) ordered that they should be killed. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#41</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5231</span>)<br />
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(9<b>)</b><b> Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri: Muhammad ibn AbuYahya said
that his father told that he and his companion went to AbuSa'id
al-Khudri to pay a sick visit to him. He said: Then we came out from him
and met a companion of ours who wanted to go to him. We went ahead and
sat in the mosque. He then came back and told us that he heard AbuSa'id
al-Khudri say: The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) said: Some <span style="color: red;">snake</span>s
are jinn; so when anyone sees one of them in his house, he should give
it a warning three times. If it return (after that), he should kill it,
for it is a devil. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#41</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5236</span>)<br />
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</b><b>(</b>10) Narrated AbdurRahman Ibn AbuLayla: The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) was asked about the house-<span style="color: red;">snake</span>s.
He said: When you see one of them in your dwelling, say: I adjure you
by the covenant which Noah made with you, and I adjure you by the
covenant which Solomon made with you not to harm us. Then if they come
back, kill them. (Book <span style="color: blue;">#41</span>, Hadith <span style="color: blue;">#5240</span>)<br />
<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-24333107150048693262012-04-11T20:32:00.002-07:002012-04-11T20:32:43.424-07:00Hadith #14 - Zikr of AllahI just love this hadith:<br />
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Rasulullah (Sallallaho alihe wasallam) said, "One who is too weak to bear the strain of keeping awake at night (in the worship of Almighty Allah), is too miserly to spend his wealth in the path of Allah and is too cowardly to take part in jihaad is advised to remain engaged in the zikr of Allah."<br />
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<b>This hadith should shame 99% of Muslims as we read the words of Allah's most perfect servant. </b></div>
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This shows that deficiencies in respect of non-obligatory form of worship can be atoned through profuse zikr of Almighty Allah. Hadhrat Anas (RA) reported that Rasulullah, PBUH, had said, "Zikr of Allah is a sign of Imaan and it ensures exemption from hypocrisy, and provides a safeguard against the devil and protection from the fire of hell." Because of all these benefits, zikr has been regarded more virtuous than many other forms of worship; it is specially effective in providing protection against the Devil. It is stated in one hadith that the Devil in a a kneeling position, clings to the heart of a man and when the man remembers Almighty Allah, the devil becomes helpless and frustrated and therefore draws back, but whenever he finds the man neglecting it, he pollutes the heart with evil thoughts.<br />
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May Allah protect us from this and may we all practice zikr regularly and often. Ameen!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-72217006494341257772012-04-10T14:13:00.001-07:002012-04-10T14:13:03.892-07:00True Faith<table border="=1" cellpadding="=0" cellspacing="=0" style="color: blue;"><tbody>
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<strong><span>True Faith</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>When I
have true faith, I fear nothing and no one. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span><span>I experience Divine attention and care.</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span><span>When my loved ones are in "danger", I
trust that there is a Divine wisdom greater than my needs and
desires.</span></span></strong></div>
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<b><strong><span><span> Although I
fight with love for a world of equality and well being for all, I am able
to perceive divine justice and wisdom behind the apparent injustices.
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I do not complain when my desires are not
fulfilled. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>I do not feel that I have been forgotten when
my prayers "are not answered", because I trust that the Divine knows
better the needs of my soul.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I am liberated from the need to control all
and everyone. I allow each to follow his or her own inner voice. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>I neither criticize nor condemn others or myself. </span></strong>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I forgive easily, as I am aware that each
experience is a just and wise opportunity for my growth process. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>I feel secure in my confidence that all results of my efforts will
be the best possible outcome for our mutual evolution. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>I have patience because I know that the Divine knows better when my
desires should be satisfied. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I love all unconditionally - even those
whom I do not know, and those who behave egotistically because I remember
that each being is a unique Divine __expression. </span></strong>
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<strong><span>I never feel lonely. I feel the Divine close to me around me and
within me. </span></strong>
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<strong><span>I am sincere and truthful in all my transactions and
communications. Doing otherwise would be to lie or cheat my own Self.
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<strong><span>I give to all, serving the Divine in each. I remember that it is
the one Universal Consciousness (my "Self") who is hungry who is homeless,
orphaned or in jail. </span></strong>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I am simple and humble. I have no need to
boast of myself in order to feel my self-worth </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>My divine nature is my self-worth. What more then can I have or do
in order to be worthy? </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>As divine energy is it possible that my self-worth can be change
because of other people's opinions? </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I have clarity and power. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>My energy is free to focus in the present and to express itself
creatively and effectively. </span></strong>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I am happy. I perceive Divine beauty
everywhere and in everyone. Also in myself </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>My mind is free to experience the present, which is much more
beautiful than the past and future. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>When I have true faith, I proceed with courage
even into the unknown because I know very well that all is Divine.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>I radiate Joy, Light and Love. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>There is peace and exhalation. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>All is
Divine. </span></strong></div>
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<span><br /><br /><strong>And whomsoever Allah wills
to guide, He opens his breast to Islam: and whomsoever He wills to send astray,
He makes his breast closed and constricted, as if he is climbing up to the sky.
Thus Allah puts the wrath on those who believe not</strong><span>.(Quran 6:125. )</span><br /><br /><strong>If
Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the
religion</strong> <span>(the understanding of the Quran and the Sunnah,
the ways of the Prophet
(S.A.W).</span></span></div>
</span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-27139272174816771292012-03-26T21:25:00.000-07:002012-04-01T03:49:45.510-07:00Islamic Ruling on Singing, Reciting Poetry and DancingIf you are sick and have suddenly lost your ability to talk correctly as in a person stricken with stroke, are you allowed to sing? It is my firm belief that this is acceptable with a few stipulations. First the song you sing should follow certain guidelines.<br />
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1. Preferably Islamic song.<br />
2. If not Islamic, then do not sing a song seductive or about love. How about Count Your Blessings?<br />
3. You should not sing in a loud voice and you should not sing as to attract the opposite sex.<br />
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Once your voice has been trained and better you should stop this behavior immediately. Studies have shown that stroke victims were able to regain their voice by singing. Singing should be a last resort and strong faith in Allah's medicine should be attempted first. If all else fails, singing is permissible to be well. After singing play Quran in your house to ward off all shaitan and ask Allah's forgiveness. Why is singing forbidden in Islam? <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anyone who listens to music will have melted copper poured into their ears on judgement day.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Evidence of prohibition in the Quraan and Sunnah: </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Allaah says in Soorat Luqmaan:</span><br />
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النَّاسِ مَن يَشتَرِي لَهوَ الحَدِيثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ
بِغَيرِ عِلمٍ وَيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًا أُولَئِكَ لَهُم عََذابٌ مُهِينٌ</span><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue;">(</span><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">(6)</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">“And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing) to mislead (men) from the path of Allaah…” </span></i><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;"></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">The scholar of Islam, Ibn ‘Abbaas said: this means - singing. </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;">(<i>Tafseer al-Tabari</i>, 21/40).</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Ibn Mas'ud say: I heard the apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) say: Singing produces hypocrisy in the heart.</span><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;">Abu Dawood, #4909</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Poetry is condemned unless for the service of Islam and Muslim’s nobles issues</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Allah says in soorat Ashu-araa:</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">(وَالشُّعَرَاءُ يَتَّبِعُهُم
الغَاوُونَ (224) أَلَم تَرَى أَنَّهُم فِي كُلِّ وَادٍ يَهِيمُونَ (225)
وَأَنَّهُم يَقُولُونَ مَا لاَ يَفعَلُونَ (226) إِلاَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا
وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَذَكَرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا وَانتَصَرُوا مِن
بَعدِ مَا ظُلِمُوا وَسَيَعلَمُ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا أَيَّ مُنقَلَبٍ
يَنقَلِبُونَ) (227) سورة الشعراء</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">"And
the poets – [only] the deviators follow them; Do you not see that in
every valley they roam, and that they say what they do not do? Except
those [poets] who believe and do righteous deeds and remember Allah
often and defend [the Muslims] after they were wronged. </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;">19:224-227</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"> “"From
among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal
sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic
drinks and the use of Musical instruments, as permissible. And there
will be some people who will stay near the side of a mountain and in the
evening their shepherd will come to them with their sheep and ask them
for something, but they will say to him, 'Return to us tomorrow.' Allah
will destroy them during the night and will let the mountain fall on
them, and He will transform the rest of them into monkeys and pigs and
they will remain so till the Day of Resurrection." </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;">(Narrated by al-Bukhaari)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">This
Hadeeth indicates in two ways that musical instruments and enjoyment of
listening to music are prohibited. The first is the fact that the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “[they]
permit” which clearly indicates that the things mentioned, including
musical instruments, are prohibited according to Islam, but those people
will permit them. The second is the fact that musical instruments are
mentioned alongside things which are definitely known to be prohibited,
i.e., adultery, silk for men and alcohol.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;"></span></i><b>Weddings, Dancing and Singing</b><br />
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There is nothing wrong with women singing at weddings and Eid as
long as their voices cannot be heard by men, disturb neighbors and
not contain anything seductive. You should avoid all gatherings where music is
played other than by the use of a dof. Even if it is the wedding of
your best friend, decline the invitation and send your salam or a gift
instead. A wedding that has music calls every shaitan in the
neighborhood. A wedding that starts with the devil can only be
disasterous.<br />
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It is traditional to dance at gatherings. What is against Islam
is for women to show body parts to other women, to wear very short
dresses that show more than is acceptable and one that is seen to be
seductive, even to other women.<br />
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When dancing, do not dance seductive. Islam has many beautiful
dances that can be done properly and is something to please Allah. I
see more and more weddings leaning towards the kafir beliefs, loud
speakers to amplify voices and haram situations. Women should not be
intermixed with men and men should not have view of women dancing or
partying. Men should not enter the side of the women for any reason
other than relatives who wish to come to present the bride with a gift.
Proper notice must be given to allow all women to cover.</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b class="bbc"><span class="bbc_underline"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Signs of a pious person </span></span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Hadrat Sayyiduna Dah`hak (radi allahu anhu) says that a person asked the Holy Prophet (<i class="bbc">salallahu alayhi wasallam</i>), “Who is the most pious person?” The Prophet (<i class="bbc">salallahu alayhi wasallam</i>)
replied, “The one that does not forget the grave and does not forget
that he will rot within it, he who leaves the beauty of the world, who
gives preference to the lasting life over the perishable life, who does
not count the coming day as they are part of his life and includes
himself amongst the people of the graves”. (Musannaf ibne Abi Shaybah,
Hadith # 3430, Vol. 7, pg. 99, Darul Kutub al-Ilmia, Beirut) </span></span>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-19525747858133712212012-03-15T21:21:00.001-07:002023-09-14T17:00:30.147-07:00Guidelines for an Islamic Home<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Is
Your Home an Islaamic Home?</span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: green; font-family: Arial;">And Allah
has made for you in your homes a place of rest...</span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial;">
</span></b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">[Al_Quraan_016.080]</span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial;"></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This may seem like an
unusual question and your automatic response may be "Why, of course my home is
an Islaamic Home!! My family is Muslim and that makes our home a Muslim
one!!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Go through this short
checklist to determine if your response should really be in the
affirmative.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Always
Chose a Good Spouse:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">There are several
Hadeeths that highlight the importance of choosing a righteous and pious spouse.
The wisdom of this is obvious: a pious spouse is more likely to bring happiness
and contentment to the other spouse and the couple together will be more able to
build a righteous family and home life. This is the foundation of the
home.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Always
Guide your Spouse:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This begins with each
spouse fulfilling the <b><span style="color: blue;">duties and
responsibilities</span></b> of their roles and treating each other with kindness
and compassion. It then goes beyond this to include guidance in other spiritual
matters such as striving to strengthen <b><span style="color: blue;">Eemaan</span></b>; paying attention to <b><span style="color: blue;">Worship</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #ff6600;">correcting it when needed</span></b>; <b><span style="color: blue;">encouraging the reading of Quraan, praying at night, giving
charity, and reading books on Islaam; helping to choose pious friends; enjoining
goodness and forbidding evil</span></b>. <b><span style="color: magenta;">Emaan</span></b> is something that may increase or
decrease so it is <b><span style="color: magenta;">necessary</span></b> to
<b><span style="color: blue;">continually focus on increasing our own and that of
our spouse</span></b>.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Make your
Home a Place for Remembrance of Allah:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Remembrance can be in
many forms: with the heart, with the tongue, through prayer, recitation of
Quraan, memorizing adhkaar and using them, discussing Islaamic issues, or
reading Islaamic material. These are things that should occur on a consistent
basis so that the angels will come to the home and bring Allah's blessings. The
Rasool Allah (SAW), said: "The example of a home in which Allah is remembered
and the example of a home in which Allah is not remembered, is like comparing
the living and the dead." (Muslim).</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Make your
Home a Place of Worship:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This means that Salaah is
established within the home at its required time and that members of the family
pray in congregation when several are present. The family may also designate a
specific area for prayer and maintain its
uniqueness and cleanliness. For women, it is better to pray each prayer
within the home. For men, it is recommended to pray voluntary prayers at home
after having prayed obligatory prayers in the Masjid. The Rasool Allah (SAW),
said: "The voluntary prayer in the home is better than the voluntary prayer with
the people. It is like the obligatory prayer of the man in congregation being
better than praying the obligatory
by himself." (Sahih al-Jaami). This is to ensure that homes are made places of
worship just as the Masjid.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Regularly
recite Quraan to Keep Shaitaan Away:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Messenger of Allah,
sallallahu alayhe wasallam, said: "Recite Surat Al-Baqarah in your houses, for
the Satan does not enter a house in which Surat Al-Baqarah is recited." (Sahih
al-Jaami). He also said: "When you go to your bed, recite Ayatul Kursi: 'Allah!
There is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the One Who Sustains and Protects all
that exists', to the end, for then there will remain over you a guardian from
Allah, and Shaitaan will not come near you until morning."
(Bukhari).</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Make
Teaching and Learning are Ongoing Activities in your
Home:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This is <b><span style="color: #ff6600;">primarily responsibility</span></b> of the <b><span style="color: blue;">head of the household</span></b> who must ensure that he is
<b><span style="color: green;">guiding his family</span></b> to the correct path,
enjoining them to do good, and forbidding them from evil. Attaining knowledge is
incumbent upon all members of the family and is the basis upon which Emaan will
flourish, a study circle should be established in the home that covers the
various areas in Islaam and from which all family members will benefit Children
should especially be encouraged to participate since this will establish a
pattern for them that will be carried throughout their
lifetimes.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Have an
Islaamic Library at your Home:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This may include such
things as <b><span style="color: green;">books, cassette tapes, and
CDs</span></b>. It is <b><span style="color: #ff6600;">important</span></b> to
<b><span style="color: blue;">choose accurate and reliable material</span></b>
that will benefit the members of the family. There should be a variety of
materials to cover all age levels and language needs of those in the home.
Arabic material is definitely a must since everyone in the family should either
know or be learning to read the language of the Quraan. Books should cover a
variety of topics, be properly organized, and be easily accessible. Audiotapes
and CDs may include Quraan recitation, lectures, khutbahs, and tapes for
children containing supplications, reminders of Islaamic manners, and nasheeds
(religious songs with no musical instruments). Family members should encourage
one another to use these materials on a regular basis, and should be shared with
other Muslim families who may be in need of them.</span><br />
<br /><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Try to
Have Morals and Manners Like Rasool Allah (SAW):</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Rasool Allah (SAW),
said; "When Allah wills some good towards the people of a household. He
introduces kindness among them." (Ahmad, Sahih al-Jaami). He also said: "Allah
loves kindness and rewards it in such a way the He does not reward for harshness
or for anything else." (Muslim). There are many examples of the Rasool Allah
(SAW)'s kindness and good treatment toward his family that we should try to
emulate. He was affectionate and playful with his wives and children and would
help with household chores to case the burden for his wives. Following his
example will bring tranquility to the home and help to truly make it an abode of
rest.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Must Know
the Islaamic Rulings That Pertain to Houses:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Such as guarding the
secrets of the home, seeking permission to enter, not looking into other
people's homes, not allowing children to enter the parent's bedroom during
certain times of the day, and not staying alone overnight. This last one is
interesting to consider since some husbands travel for their business or work.
The Rasool Allah (SAW), actually discouraged this. Ibn Umar reported that the
Rasool Allah (SAW) forbade being alone and said that a man should not stay
overnight alone or travel alone (Ahmad). Not only will he be alone, but also his
wife and children are likely to be left alone in the home without any protection
or companionship.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">Invite
Righteous and Knowledgeable People to your Home:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">"My Lord! Forgive me, and
my parents, and him who enters my home as a believer, and all the believing men
and women." [71:28]. Righteous people who enter your home will bring many
benefits due to their presence and conversations with them. They are more likely
to discuss useful topics and may be excellent sources of information and
knowledge. We should always make du'aa that Allah will bless us with righteous
friends since they can have such positive effects on us. The Rasool Allah (SAW),
said: "Keep company with a believer only, and let your food be eaten only by the
righteous." (Abu Dawud, Tirmithi).</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">No Evils
Within your Home:</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Television (except
possibly for educational programs) and unlawful music are not allowed in the
house; pictures on the wall do not contain animate beings; there are no statues
or anything that resembles statues; dogs are not present in the house; smoking
is not allowed; decorations are kept simple to avoid excessiveness; the
telephone is used for beneficial purposes and not harmful ones (such as
gossiping or backbiting); when people come to visit, the men and women sit
separately. The effects of these evils on the sanctity of the home should be
obvious. For example, the Rasool Allah (SAW), said: "Angels do not enter a house
which has either a dog or a picture in it." (Bukhari).</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial;">The
Physical Aspects of the Home are Conducive to Fulfilling
Religious<br />Obligations:</span></b></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">It is best for the home
to be close to a Masjid so that it will be easier for men to attend the prayers
in congregation and for all family members to visit the Masjid for lectures,
study groups, and social gatherings. It is also advisable to find an area where
other Muslims live to obtain the benefits of community. One should definitely be
careful about close neighbors and avoid those who are obviously immoral. When
choosing a house, consideration should be made regarding the availability of
separate sitting areas for men and women. The house should be spacious and
fulfill safety and health requirements.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-31927670056267070182012-03-01T17:53:00.000-08:002012-03-01T17:53:28.616-08:00The Luck of the Irish - A Story of Destiny<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 36pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Irish
Luck</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> </span></u><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></u><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">His name was
Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a
living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped
his tools</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">and
ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy,
screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from
what could have been a slow and terrifying death.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"> <br />
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</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's
sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced
himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"> <br />
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</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"I want to repay you," said the nobleman. "You
saved my son's life." <br />
<br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"No, I can't accept payment for what I did," the
Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own
son came to the door of the family hovel.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"> <br />
<br />
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"Is that your son?" the nobleman asked. <br />
<br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"Yes," the farmer replied proudly. <br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of
education my own son will enjoy. If the lad is anything like his father, he'll
no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of." And that he did.
Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from
St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known
throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of
Penicillin.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"> <br />
<br />
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the
bog was stricken with pneumonia. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">What
saved his life this time? <span style="color: teal;">Penicillin</span>. <br />
<br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The
name of the nobleman? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Lord Randolph
Churchill. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">His son's name? <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Sir Winston Churchill</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">. <br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Someone once said: What goes around comes around. <br />
<br />
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Work like you don't need the money. <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Love like you've never been hurt. <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Dance like nobody's watching. <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Sing like nobody's listening. <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: teal; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Live like it's Heaven on Earth.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span> </span><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May there always be work for your hands to do; <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May your purse always hold a coin or two; <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May the sun always shine on your windowpane; <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May the hand of a friend always be near you; <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. <br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366; font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366;"><span> </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003366;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-91175978897887728282012-02-25T08:26:00.000-08:002023-09-14T17:01:56.108-07:00The Many Health Benefits of Grape Seeds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab99/ingridleda/BREAKFAST-COFFEE-%20SWEETS-%20FRUITS/FRUITS/uvas.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab99/ingridleda/BREAKFAST-COFFEE-%20SWEETS-%20FRUITS/FRUITS/uvas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Grape seed extract is derived from the small seeds of red grapes. Grape seed extract has flavonoids and phtochemicals with its antioxidant properties, that helps in the preventions of many diseases, such as heart disease, deter various types of cancer, slow the progression of macular degeneration and cataracts and lower cholesterol levels. Many face creams have grape seed in them and it helps to maintain elasticity and improve smoothness.<br /><br />Grape seed extract stops restless leg syndrome, improves sluggish memory, reduces diabetic retinopathy, helps reduce the effects of stress, inhibits histamine formation and elasticity which result in allergies, and relieves ADD/ADHD.<br /><br />Grape seed extract also: reduces prostate inflammation and other inflammatory conditions; improves circulation and enhances cell vitality; improves skin disorders such as eczema and improves varicose veins and hemorrhoids; strengthens capillaries, arteries, veins and blood vessel walls, including those that supply the heart, thus, reducing swelling in the lower extremities.<br /><br /><b>Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Pressure</b><br /><b> </b><br />In a study grape seed extract was shown to lower cholesterol levels in humans. A study was conducted with 24 men and women. Some were given a placebo and some were given the grape seed extract. In the ones given the extract the average systolic pressure drop was 12 millimeters and the average for diastolic pressure was 8 millimeters. The study also reduced the LDL cholesterol levels in individuals taking grape seeds. <br />Besides being a benefit for high blood pressure and cholesterol, they are a highly effective antioxidant. Antioxidants offers protection against early aging, cardiovascular problems, strokes and cancers.<br /><br /><b>Leukemia Suicide</b><br /><b> </b><br />The University of Kentucky published a report in the Clinical Cancer Research, stating that the leukemia cells were rapidly killed by grape seed extract. The cells actually committed suicide when exposed to the extract.<br /><br />Grape seed extract advanced the acceleration of apoptosis (cell suicide) against cancer cells, thus enabling the larger organism (the body) to survive. These studies were done in a laboratory and not on human beings so this is something that conclusions cannot be said one hundred percents.<br /><br /><b>Colon Cancer</b><br /><b> </b><br />Dr. Mercola also says, that grape seed have been shown to inhibit the growth of cancers in colon cancer. After being exposed to colon cancer cells for two days, the cells were reduced by 92 percent. In studies with rats, the cells were reduced by 44 percent and in effect freezing the cells for future annihilation. Grape seeds are an insurance policy in a capsule and have been shown over and over to be one of the best antioxidants available.<br /><br /><b>Alzheimer's Disease</b><br /><b> </b><br />Another interesting study was on the aiding of Alzheimer's patients. It has been shown that grape seeds reduce degeneration of the brain. When mice were fed grape seeds they had better cognitive reactions then those not fed grape seeds.<br /><br />Professor Xin-Fu-Zhou said: "Grape seed extract demonstrates a strong disease-modifying effect. As a dietary supplement, the effect of grape seeds is significant and beneficial. It is a safe, natural product which contains 'goodies' that we shouldn't throw away."<br /><br /><b>Dosage Information</b><br /><b> </b><br />Take only grape seed extract that is standardized to contain 92% or more PCO's. <br />Generally take 2 capsules at any time of the day of the dried seeds. <br />Cancer prevention patients should take 100mg of the extract each morning. <br />Smokers should take 100mg of the extract each morning. <br />For most ailments including cancer take 100mg three times a day. <br />You must be consistent with the administering of the grape seeds. Take this as a daily routine. Only 30 percent of the PCO's (Oligomeric Proanthyocyanidins - a bioflavonoid that performs as a free radical scavenger) stay in your body and the rest leaves through the urine.<br /><br /><b>How to Prepare Them</b><br /><b> </b><br />When you get your dried, whole grape seeds, place them in a coffee grinder and grind. It is just that simple and then place them in vegetarian capsules. Take 2 capsules everyday and the time of day does not matter. For extra enrichment, mix the ground grape seed with some dried olive leaf and place the mixture in capsules.<br /><br />Grape seeds aides everything from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. It is an invaluable supplement for your home.<br /><br /><br />SS<br />References:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=40" target="_blank">"Grapes,"</a> WHFoods <br /><a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/tmsh-pnr061708.php" target="_blank">"Potential New Role in Grape Seeds in Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease,"</a> EurekAlertUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-62834195504285507962012-02-23T06:44:00.000-08:002023-09-14T17:03:21.030-07:00Dining Ethics in Islam<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><tt><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 28pt;">Dining Ethics</span></b></tt></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu46/photoangel_08/ISLAM/RAMADAN/ramadan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu46/photoangel_08/ISLAM/RAMADAN/ramadan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">1.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> Start eating with the name of Allah (Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem) and conclude with praising and thanking Allah (Al-Hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-Aalameen). Eat from the nearest side of the dish to you and use your right hand, because the left hand is generally used for cleaning dirt. Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of 'Umar Ibn Abi Salamah, may Allah be pleased with them, that <b>the Holy Prophet peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him said which meaning of is translated as: "Mention the name of Allah, eat with your right hand and eat from the nearest side of the dish."</b></span></tt><br /><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">2.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> Never complain or disapprove of food whatsoever. Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that: <b>"The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him has never found fault with any food. If he likes it, he would eat it, if not he would just leave it."</b></span></tt><br /><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">3.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> Avoid eating or drinking in excess quantity in the light of the Qur'anic words which meaning of is translated as: <b>"And eat and drink but do not spendthrift."</b>And the Prophet's peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, words which meaning of is translated as: <b>"The son of Adam (man) has never filled a vessel worse than his stomach. If there is no way out, let there be a third for his meal, another for his drink and another for his breath." </b>(Narrated by Ahmad).</span></tt><br /><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">4.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> Never breathe or blow into vessels. According to Ibn Abbas the Prophet peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as:<b> "Forbade breathing or blowing into the dish." </b>(Al Tirmidhi).</span></tt><br /><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">5.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> Eat with others, not alone, since Allah's Messenger peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as: <b>"Gather around your food so that it may be blessed." </b>(Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi).</span></tt><br /><br /><tt><b><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">6.</span></b></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> If you are invited to a meal and you take somebody with you, you should seek permission for him. According to Abu Mas'ud Al-Badri, may Allah be pleased with him, a man invited Allah's Prophet peace be upon him, to a meal along with four other people. A man followed the Prophet. At the door, the Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to the host which meaning of is translated as: <b>"This man has come with us: If you'd permit, he will come in; if not he will go back." The host said: I give him my permission, O Allah's Messenger."</b> (Bukhari & Muslim).</span></tt><br /><br /><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><tt><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 26pt;">A Lesson from Disabled People</span></b></tt></div><tt><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Once, a visitor was being shown around a leper colony in India. The colony was built to provide a shelter for those people who were poor and had various physical disabilities. At noon a gong (a metal disk that produces a sound when hit with a hammer) sounded to gather the inhabitants for the midday meal. People came from all parts of the compound to the dining hall. Suddenly, everyone started laughing at seeing two young men, one riding on the other's back, pretending to be a horse and a rider. They were having lots of fun. As the visitor watched, he was told that the man who carried his friend was blind, and the man being carried was lame (who couldn't walk). The one who couldn't see used his feet; the one who couldn't walk used his eyes. Together they helped each other and reached their destination.</span></tt><br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893888289565806597.post-89239246974998730222012-02-23T05:53:00.000-08:002023-09-14T17:03:44.342-07:00Do Muslims Believe in Easter?<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 28pt;">Easter and Muslims</span></u></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Source JU Canada</span></b></i></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmNdTNeOCwT1oDeJ_6b5rKj7AJRe1PC5l4RKi4Mnm_RjA1kM8MtxeqdKgBQu-Np9cbYkNZu9E6VA7GwKvdBrKzGNmwUlFq3etJomGPjihNja2y_FJMDT74s2Z2_DSWdh6Q_tzpgGfU9Tp/s1600/hourofprayer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmNdTNeOCwT1oDeJ_6b5rKj7AJRe1PC5l4RKi4Mnm_RjA1kM8MtxeqdKgBQu-Np9cbYkNZu9E6VA7GwKvdBrKzGNmwUlFq3etJomGPjihNja2y_FJMDT74s2Z2_DSWdh6Q_tzpgGfU9Tp/s320/hourofprayer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Easter is celebrated by Catholic Christians to commemorate the crucifixion of the prophet Jesus (as). It is the belief of the Christians, that following the crucifixion, he was given a new life in the form of God. This is why during Easter we see eggs that are symbolic of new life and resurrection. The rabbit is a sign of fertility and new life. </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">The Holy Quran tells us the reality of this incorrect belief; </span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">And for their saying, 'We have certainly killed the Masih Eisa (Jesus) the son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah.' And they did not kill him, and they did not crucify him, but they were deluded by resemblance. And those who disputed in this matter are certainly in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it, but they follow conjecture. And it is certain that they did not kill him (Jesus), but Allah lifted him towards Himself. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (Holy Quran 4:157-158) </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Almighty Allah has blessed us with a pure and divine religion: al-Islam. By implementing this complete deen (religion) in all walks of one</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">’</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">s life, one will achieve the success of this temporary abode as well as the everlasting life of the hereafter. Almighty Allah says: </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Whoever follows my guidance shall neither go astray nor fall into distress and misery</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (Holy Quran 20:123) </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">This same guidance of Allah is defined as </span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Siratal Mustaqeem</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (the straight path). On the other side of the token, Almighty Allah explains the condition of those who disbelieve and reject the pure truth stating: </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">As for those who disbelieve, their deeds are like a mirage in a desert. The thirsty one thinks it to be water, until he comes up to it, he finds it to be nothing, but he finds Allah with him, Who will pay him his due (Hell). And Allah is swift in taking account</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (Holy Quran 24:39) </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">One of the things the holy prophet (pbuh) foretold us about can be clearly depicted in the following hadith: </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">You will imitate the ways of the people before you, inch by inch, cubit by cubit, till such an extent that if they had entered the burrow of a lizard you will also enter it. We (the companions) asked, Oh prophet of Allah (pbuh), are you talking about the Jews and Christians? The Prophet (pbuh) replied </span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">who else?</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (Bukhari) </span><span style="font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Let us hold firm onto the truth and abstain from being engulfed in incorrect beliefs, especially at these occasions. We ask Almighty Allah to save us from being deviated from the </span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;">Siratal Mustaqeem</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: 14pt;">”</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Calligraph421 BT"; font-size: 14pt;"> (the straight path). <i>Aameen!</i></span><br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com