Thursday, April 29, 2010

99 Name's of ALLAH (GOD)


The word Allah (الله) is the Arabic term for God, or in other words, the Arabic God. In Islam, Allah is the main word for God. Muslims use 99 Names of God to describe God, but Allah is the most common of these and means all of them. When a Muslim says Allah, all of the other names of God are thought of as part of it. Muslims also believe that this word tells about God's being a single entity and as being without wrong or defect and of God having no partner.
In Arabic, the name is composed of four letters, ا ل ل ه (or Alif Lam Lam Ha) which when brought together make الله. Most Arab Christians believe that Allah is made up of three devine beings; the Father, Son and Spirit, that together they make up God.
"Allah" is often used by Muslims, when they're praying. Muslims have a faith in one God, one person who made everything, one judge and only one person who has power over all things.




List of names

Below is the list of the 99 Names of God according al-Walid ibn Muslim.

#↓Arabic↓Transliteration↓Translation (can vary based on context)↓Qur'anic usage↓
1الرحمانAr-RahmānThe Compassionate, The Beneficent, The GraciousBeginning of every chapter except one, and in numerous other places. Name frequently used in Surah 55, Ar-Rahman.
2الرحيمAr-RahimThe MercifulBeginning of every chapter except one, and in numerous other places
3الملكAl-MalikThe King, The Master, The Sovereign Lord59:23, 20:114
4القدوسAl-QuddusThe Holy, The Pure, The Perfect59:23, 62:1
5السلامAs-SalāmThe Peace and Blessing, The Source of Peace and Safety,59:23
6المؤمنAl-Mu'minThe Guarantor, The Affirming,59:23
7المهيمنAl-MuhayminThe Guardian, The Protector59:23
8العزيزAl-Aziz]]The Almighty, The Sufficient, The Honorable3:6, 4:158, 9:40, 48:7, 59:23
9الجبارAl-JabbarThe Irresistible, The Compeller, The Lofty,59:23
10المتكبرAl-MutakabbirThe Highest, The Greatest59:23
11الخالقAl-KhāliqThe Creator6:102, 13:16, 39:62, 40:62, 59:24
12البارئAl-Bāri'The Rightful59:24
13المصورAl-MusawwirThe Evolver, The Fashioner of Forms59:24
14الغفارAl-GhaffārThe Forgiving20:82, 38:66, 39:5, 40:42, 71:10
15القهارAl-QahhārThe Subduer13:16, 14:48, 38:65, 39:4, 40:16
16الوهابAl-WahhābThe Bestower3:8, 38:9, 38:35
17الرزاقAr-RazzāqThe Provider51:58
18الفتاحAl-FattāhThe Opener, The Victory Giver34:26
19العليمAl-'AlīmThe All Knowing, The Omniscient2:158, 3:92, 4:35, 24:41, 33:40
20القابضAl-QābidThe Restrainer, The Straightener2:245
21الباسطAl-BāsitThe Extender / Expander2:245
22الخافضAl-KhāfidThe Abaser95:5
23الرافعAr-Rāfi'The Exalter58:11, 6:83
24المعزAl-Mu'izzThe Giver of Honour3:26
25المذلAl-Mu'dhellThe Giver of Dishonour3:26
26السميعAs-SamīThe All Hearing2:127, 2:256, 8:17, 49:1
27البصيرAl-BasīrThe All Seeing4:58, 17:1, 42:11, 42:27
28الحكمAl-HakamThe Judge, The Arbitrator22:69
29العدلAl-`AdlThe Utterly Just6:115
30اللطيفAl-LatīfThe Gentle, The Subtly Kind6:103, 22:63, 31:16, 33:34
31الخبيرAl-KhabīrThe All Aware6:18, 17:30, 49:13, 59:18
32الحليمAl-HalīmThe Forbearing, The Indulgent2:235, 17:44, 22:59, 35:41
33العظيمAl-'AzīmThe Magnificent2:255, 42:4, 56:96
34الغفورAl-GhafūrThe All Forgiving2:173, 8:69, 16:110, 41:32
35الشكورAsh-ShakūrThe Grateful35:30, 35:34, 42:23, 64:17
36العليAl-'AliyyThe Sublime4:34, 31:30, 42:4, 42:51
37الكبيرAl-KabīrThe Great13:9, 22:62, 31:30
38الحفيظAl-HafīzThe Preserver11:57, 34:21, 42:6
39المقيتAl-MuqītThe Nourisher4:85
40الحسيبAl-HasībThe Bringer of Judgment4:6, 4:86, 33:39
41الجليلAl-JalīlThe Majestic55:27, 39:14, 7:143
42الكريمAl-KarīmThe Bountiful, The Generous27:40, 82:6
43الرقيبAr-RaqībThe Watchful4:1, 5:117
44المجيبAl-MujībThe Responsive, The Answer11:61
45الواسعAl-Wāsi'The Vast, The All-Embracing, The Omnipresent2:268, 3:73, 5:54
46الحكيمAl-HakīmThe Wise31:27, 46:2, 57:1, 66:2
47الودودAl-WadūdThe Loving11:90, 85:14
48المجيدAl-MajīdThe Glorious11:73
49الباعثAl-Bā'ithThe Ressurecter22:7
50الشهيدAsh-ShahīdThe Witness4:166, 22:17, 41:53, 48:28
51الحقAl-HaqqThe Truth, The Real6:62, 22:6, 23:116, 24:25
52الوكيلAl-WakīlThe Trustee, The Dependable3:173, 4:171, 28:28, 73:9
53القوىAl-QawwiyyThe Strong22:40, 22:74, 42:19, 57:25
54المتينAl-MatīnThe Firm, The Steadfast51:58
55الولىAl-WaliyyThe Friend, Patron and Helper4:45, 7:196, 42:28, 45:19
56الحميدAl-HamīdThe All Praiseworthy14:8, 31:12, 31:26, 41:42
57المحصىAl-MuhsiThe Accounter, The Numberer of All72:28, 78:29, 82:10-12
58المبدئAl-Mubdi'The Originator, Producer and Initiator of All10:34, 27:64, 29:19, 85:13
59المعيدAl-Mu'īdThe Restorer, The Reinstater Who Brings Back All10:34, 27:64, 29:19, 85:13
60المحيىAl-MuhyiThe Giver of Life7:158, 15:23, 30:50, 57:2
61المميتAl-MumītThe Destroyer, The Bringer of Death3:156, 7:158, 15:23, 57:2
62الحيAl-HayyThe Living2:255, 3:2, 25:58, 40:65
63القيومAl-QayyūmThe Subsisting2:255, 3:2, 20:111
64الواجدAl-WājidThe Perceiver, The Finder, The Unfailing38:44
65الماجدAl-MājidThe Illustrious, The Magnificent85:15, 11:73,
66الواحدAl-WāhidThe Unity, The Indivisible2:163, 5:73, 9:31, 18:110
67الاحدAl-'AhadThe One, The Unique112:1
68الصمدAs-SamadThe Eternal, The Absolute, The Self-Sufficient112:2
69القادرAl-QādirThe Omnipotent, The All Able6:65, 36:81, 46:33, 75:40
70المقتدرAl-MuqtadirThe Determiner, The Dominant18:45, 54:42, 54:55
71المقدمAl-MuqaddimThe Expediter, He Who Brings Forward16:61, 17:34,
72المؤخرAl-Mu'akhkhirThe Delayer, He Who Puts Far Away71:4
73الأولAl-'AwwalThe First (Alpha)57:3
74الأخرAl-'AkhirThe Last (Omega)57:3
75الظاهرAz-ZāhirThe Manifest, The Evident, The Outer57:3
76الباطنAl-BātinThe Hidden, The Unmanifest, The Inner57:3
77الواليAl-WāliThe Patron13:11, 22:7
78المتعاليAl-Mutā'aliThe Exalted13:9
79البرAl-BarrThe Good52:28
80التوابAt-TawwābThe Ever Returning, Ever Relenting2:128, 4:64, 49:12, 110:3
81المنتقمAl-MuntaqimThe Avenger32:22, 43:41, 44:16
82العفوAl-AfuwwThe Pardoner, The Effacer4:99, 4:149, 22:60
83الرؤوفAr-Ra'ūfThe Kind, The Pitying3:30, 9:117, 57:9, 59:10
84مالك الملكMālik-ul-MulkThe Owner of all Sovereignty3:26
85ذو الجلال والإكرامDhū-l-Jalāli
wa-l-'ikrām
The Lord of Majesty and Generosity55:27, 55:78
86المقسطAl-MuqsiţThe Equitable, The Requiter7:29, 3:18
87الجامعAl-JāmiThe Gatherer, The Unifier3:9
88الغنيAl-GhaniyyThe Rich, The Independent3:97, 39:7, 47:38, 57:24
89المغنيAl-MughniThe Enricher, The Emancipator9:28
90المانعAl-Māni'The Withholder, The Shielder, the Defender67:21
91الضارAd-DārrThe Distressor, The Harmer, The Afflictor6:17
92النافعAn-NāfiThe Propitious, The Benefactor, The Source of Good30:37
93النورAn-NūrThe Light24:35
94الهاديAl-HādiThe Guide, The Way22:54
95البديعAl-BadīThe Incomparable, The Originator2:117, 6:101
96الباقيAl-BāqiThe Immutable, The Infinite, The Everlasting55:27
97الوارثAl-WārithThe Heir, The Inheritor of All15:23
98الرشيدAr-RashīdThe Teacher2:256
99الصبورAs-SaburThe Timeless, The Patient2:153, 3:200, 103:3

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Verily, After Hardship Comes Ease

At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery, it is a time when Muslims should continue being Muslims, only better Muslims.


I would say to my dear brothers and sisters in Islam “don’t be Sad”; if you are on the true religion – believing in One God and all the Messengers sent to mankind, then don’t be sad.

Allah says in Quran

“…Bear with patience whatever befalls you….” (Qur’an 31:17) and “Be not sad, surely Allah is with us.” (Qur’an 9:40)

Our Prophet (pbuh) said:

“Verily, if Allah loves a people, He makes them go through trials. Whoever is satisfied, for him is contentment, and whoever is angry upon him is wrath.” [Tirmidhi]

Being sad is not encouraged in Islam

“So do not become weak, nor be sad…” (Qur’an 3:139)

“And grieve not over them, and be not distressed because of what they plot.” (Qur’an 16:127)

Sadness prevents one from action instead of compelling one towards it. The heart does not benefit through grief. The most beloved thing to the devil is to hinder the worshipper in the path of Allah. The Muslim must repel sadness and fight in any way that is permissible in Islam.

Allah is sufficient for us

“Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the owner of Great Bounty.” (Qur’an 3:173-174)

“And put your trust in Allah if you are believers indeed…” (Qur’an 5:23)

“O you who believe! Seek help in patience and the prayer…” (Qur’an 2:153)

By leaving your affairs to Allah, by depending on Him, by trusting in His promise, by being pleased with His decree, by thinking favourably of Him, and by waiting patiently for His help, you reap some of the greater fruits of faith. When you incorporate these qualities, you will be at peace concerning the future, because you will depend on your Lord for everything. As a result, you will find care, help, protection and victory.

Pre-ordainment

“No calamity befalls on earth or in yourselves but is inscribed in the Book of Decrees – before We bring it into existence.” (Qur’an 57:22)

The pen has dried, and the pages have been lifted: all events shall come to pass have already been written. Whatever has befallen you was not meant to escape you, and whatever has escaped you was not meant to befall you: if this belief were to be firmly ingrained in your heart, then all hardships and difficulty would become ease and comfort.

The Prophet (pbuh) said,

“Whoever Allah wishes good for, He inflicts him (with hardship).” [Bukhari]

For those who are afflicted with disaster, glad tidings await them: so remain patient and happy with your Lord.

“He cannot be questioned as to what He does, while they will be questioned.” (Qur’an 21:23)

Verily, with hardship, there is relief

“Verily, with hardship there is relief” (Qur’an 94:6)

“Perhaps Allah may bring victory or a decision according to His Will.” (Qur’an 5:52)

Prophet Ibrahim (‘alayhissalam) did not feel its heat because of the help he received from Allah.

“We (Allah) said : O’ fire! Be you coolness and safety for Ibrahim.” (Qur’an 21:69)

The sea would not drown Prophet Moses (‘alayhissalaam) because he uttered in confident, strong and truthful manner:

“Nay verily! With me is my Lord, He will guide me.” (Qur’an 26:62)

And the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu):

“..Be mindful of Allah, you will find Him before you. Get to know Allah in prosperity and He will know you in adversity… And know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and ease with hardship.” [Tirmidhi]

Accept life as it is

If you read the Qur’an you will see that all the Prophets went through trials and tribulations. Life is a test so let us learn from the best examples of our Prophets.

“Or think you that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty, ailments and were shaken.” (Qur’an 2:214)

We should know that if we are pleased with our Lord, He will be pleased with us. And if you are pleased with your Lord no matter what the situation is, then you will find that you have earned your Lord’s pleasure. On the other hand, there are hypocrites whom Allah rejects their deeds. They are displeased with what Allah sends down and they hate seeking His pleasure; thus their deeds are performed in vain.

Your recompense is with Allah

When Allah, the Exalted takes something away from you, He compensates it with something better, but only if you are patient and seek His reward.

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,

“Whoever loses a loved one from the people of this world and then seeks recompense with his Lord, will be compensated with Paradise.”

Those who are in this world and are close to Allah will be raised in the highest of heaven:

“Peace be upon you, because you peresevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!” (Qur’an 13:24)

Truly, the life of this world is short and its treasures are few. O’ afflicted ones, if you are patient you lose nothing; and though you may not perceive it, you are profiting.

Extract honey but do not break the hive

“Repel (the evil) with one which is better, then verily! He, between whom and you there was enmity (will become) as though he was a close friend.” (Qur’an 41:34)

“….and harm them not. And put your trust in Allah.” (Qur’an 33:48)

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,

“Verily, Allah ordered me to keep relations with those that cut off, forgive the ones who does an injustice with me, and to give to those who withhold from me.”

“Those who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves the good-doers.” (Qur’an 3-134)

Remembrance of Allah

“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Qur’an 13:28)

“Therefore remember Me and I will remember you…” (Qur’an 2:152)

We should not be surprised when we hear that people who remember Allah are at peace. What is truly surprising is how the negligent and unmindful survive without remembering Him.

Allah says in the Qur’an,

“They are dead, lifeless and they know not when they will be raised up.” (Qur’an 16: 21)

Truly, He is near when supplicated: He hears when he is called and He answers when He is invoked, so humble yourself before Him and ask of Him sincerely. Repeat His beautiful names, and mention Him alone as worthy of worship. Mention His praises, supplicate to Him: you will find then – by the will of Allah – happiness, peace and illumination.

“So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the excellent reward of the Hereafter.” (Qur’an 3:148)

Loving Allah, knowing Him, remembering Him, seeking peace in Him, singling Him out for complete love, fear, hope and dependence – these qualities when combined in a person, constitute a sort of heaven on earth. These are qualities that bring peace to those who love Allah, a sort of peace that has no comparison in this world.

It is important that a special relationship exists in the heart between the slave and his Lord, a relationship that allows the slave to feel so close to his Lord that he requires no other. Thus, he finds company when he is alone, and he tastes the sweetness of remembering Him and supplicating to Him. Allah’s slave will continually face hardship and difficulty until he dies, but if he has a special relationship with his Lord, all of the hardships of life will become easy for him.

The prayer….the prayer – we must return to our mosques

“O’ you who believe! Seek help in patience and the Prayer.” (Qur’an 2:153)

By earnestly performing the five daily prayers, we achieve the greatest of blessings: cleared off our sins and increase in rank with our Lord. Prayer is a potent remedy for our sickness, for it instills our faith in our souls.

As for those that keep away from the mosque and away from prayer, for them is unhappiness, wretchedness and an embittered life.

“For them is destruction and Allah will make their deeds vain.” (Qur’an 47:8)

Take a moment to reflect

O whose mind has wandered in grief, O’ you whose eyes are loaded with tears; relax and know that your Creator aids, and that His mercy will bring you peace. And know that your reward is secure with He Who doesn’t disappoint the one who seeks to please Him. Be at peace, for after poverty comes joyous meeting, and after sleeplessness comes sound rest. O you who are oppressed in the lands, who suffer from hunger, pain, sickness and poverty, rejoice in the knowledge that you will soon be satisfied with food and that you will be happy and in good health.

Let us make these supplications, their purpose being to eliminate hardship, anxiety and grief:

“There is no worthy of worship except Allah, the Ever Forbearing, the Most Great. There is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. There is none worthy of worship One Who sustains and protects all that exists, there is none worthy of worship except You, and by Your Mercy do we seek Your aid.”

“So be patient, with a good patience…” (Qur’an 70:5)

References:
The Noble Qur’an (Muhsin Khan/Muhammad Hilali Translation)
Don’t Be Sad – Shaykh ‘Aaidh Al-Qarni

فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانصَبْ
وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ
“Verily, along with every hardship is relief, verily, along with hardship is relief. So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for Allah’s worship. And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your) intentions and hopes.” [TMQ 94:5-8]

Hijab is not a piece of cloth on your head.

Hijab is not a piece of cloth on your head.

Assalam Alaykum,

I Hope InshahAllah this note will help sisters to understand the true meaning of “HIJAB“.

Just because some of the sisters have their head covered, they think that the requirement of Hijaab is fulfilled. They don’t realize that wearing a Hijaab requires much more than just covering your head.

Actually, if you think about it, Hijaab is the way you talk…..the way you walk….the very way you carry yourself. In fact, Hijaab is an attitude in itself. Its a whole way of life.

Allaah says:

“And say to the believing women to lower their gazes, and to guard their private parts, and not to display their beauty (zeenah) except what is apparent of it, and to extend their headcoverings (khimars) to cover their bosoms (jaybs), and not to display their beauty except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers, or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their womenfolk, or what their right hands rule (slaves), or the followers from the men who do not feel sexual desire, or the small children to whom the nakedness of women is not apparent, and not to strike their feet (on the ground) so as to make known what they hide of their adornments. And turn in repentance to Allah together, O you believers, in order that you are successful.” (Surat-un-Nur: 31).

some sister says

Well, my head is covered. What more do you want?

If you look carefully at the ayah, it clearly states that the head covers (khumur) should be drawn over the neck slits (juyoob). Khumur is the plural of the Arabic word “khimar” which means a headcover. Juyoob is the plural of the Arabic word “jaiyb” ,which refers to the neck slit (of the dress).

Yet, some sisters just cover their head with something, and think they are fulfilling the rights of Hijaab, although part of their hair or body is showing, or their whole neck and chest area are exposed. Actually, that was the way of the women of Jahilliyah.

Al-Qurtubi said: “Women in those days used to cover their heads with the khimar, throwing its ends upon their backs. This left the neck and the upper part of the chest bare, along with the ears. Then Allah commanded them to cover those parts with the khimar.”

So secure the scarf well around your face, covering your neck/chest area, and keep those half sleeves and capri pants for your Mahrams


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Sorry.…tight jeans and short shirt just don’t cut it

You can’t wear tight jeans and a short shirt with a piece of cloth on your head and think this is Hijaab. Nor can you wear anything else that is tight, describing the shape of the body in any way, even if it is long. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“In later (generations) of my ummah there will be women who will be dressed but naked. On top of their heads (what looks) like camel humps. They will not enter into paradise or (even) get a smell of it.” (Muslim)

If it is see-through, its NOT Hijaab

You CANNOT use chiffon or other see through material to cover your hair and body. Everything should be covered and the color of the skin underneath should not be visible.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) once received a thick garment as a gift. He gave it to Osamah b. Zayd, who in turn gave it to his wife. When asked by the Prophet why he did not wear it, Osamah indicated that he gave it to his wife. The Prophet then said to Osamah “ask her to use a “gholalah” under it (the garment) for I fear that it (the garment) may describe the size of her bones.” (Ahmad, Abi-Dawood)

(The word gholalah in Arabic means a thick fabric worn under the dress to prevent it from describing the shape of the body).

The Hijaab shouldn’t attract attention

The dress should not be such that it attracts men’s attention to the woman’s beauty. Allaah clearly states “not to display their beauty (zeenah).” Yet, Subhaan Allaah, some Hijaabi sisters are dressed in such a way that they attract more attention to themselves than they would if they didn’t wear Hijaab!! How could such zeenah be concealed if the dress is designed in a way that it attracts men’s eyes to the woman? It beats the purpose of Hijaab.

Allaah tells us:

“And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance…” [al-Ahzaab:32]

What about make-up and perfume???

Wearing make up is also part of the zeenah that Allaah orders us NOT to display. So if your head and body are appropriately covered yet you are wearing bright red lipstick or dark eyeliner such that people confuse between you and a raccoon….uh sorry, that’s not Hijaab. And keep those nice fragrances for the home, between you and your husband. That’s part of Hijaab too, even if you are going to the Masjid.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“Any woman who puts on perfume and passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance, is an adulteress.” (al-Nasaa’i, Tirmidhi: hasan by Albaani)

Tinkling Jewelry and Jingling bracelets

‘Loud’ and tinkling anything, be it jewelry, bracelets, clip-clopping shoes, little bells on clothes, you name it, if it jingles or makes noise, it is against the principles of Hijaab, because it attracts attention to the one wearing it.

That is what is meant when Allaah orders us in the above verse…

“not to strike their feet (on the ground) so as to make known what they hide of their adornments.”

No laughing, joking, or hanging out with non-Mahrams

Some sisters assume that since they are properly covered, its okay for them to sit around and talk, laugh, joke, etc. with the men, but that’s not right, even if he is ‘the Shaikh’. Allaah says:

“. . . then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire, but speak in an honorable manner.” [al-Ahzaab:32]

So talk to them when there is a specific need, and in a manner that is not necessarily rude, yet it is polite but firm.

Staring at the brothers or ‘checking them out’ is NOT Hijaab

Allaah orders us to “lower your gaze” in the above verse. Why? Because a single ‘look’ can say more than a thousand words. So, even if you are properly covered, keep those eyes down, conduct yourself with ‘Hayaa’, and avoid ‘fitnah’

‘Chatting’ on the internet/phone is not part of Hijaab, either

There is no such thing as “we’re just friends”. Talking to non-Mahrams is wrong even if it is through the internet or telephone. There are too many stories of illegal relationships, fornications, broken homes, extra-marital affairs and runaway brides to even mention. That is why in Islam anything that leads to haraam is also haraam. Allaah says:

“Do not (even) come close to fornication, for it is an indecency, and its way is evil.” (Surah Israa:32)

Be careful, even in the way you walk

Remember, you are not a runway model displaying the latest fashion. Walk with modesty and hayaa and you will be respected. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“There are two types of the people of Hell that I have not seen yet….women who are clothed yet naked, walking with an enticing gait…..” (Muslim).

Don’t shake hands with non-Mahrams. Its part of Hijaab

It is not permissible to shake hands with a non-Mahram, because the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“For one of you to be stabbed in the head with an iron needle is better for him than to touch a woman who is not permissible for him.” (at-Tabaraani saheeh by al-Albaani).

And no, it is not rude to refuse to shake hands with non-Muslims. Simply politely explain that its part of your religion and they are very understanding.

Stay away from the men’s areas

I see many sisters entering the Masjid from the men’s entrance, or standing idle in the hallways or where there is a chance of unnecessary mixing with the brothers. What for?

Don’t we have a separate entrance for ourselves? Why do you think Allaah ordained the Hijaab in the first place? To avoid fitnah, by reducing temptation and separating the genders.

“The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said to the women on his way out of the mosque when he saw men and women mixing together on their way home: ‘Give way (i.e., walk to the sides) as it is not appropriate for you to walk in the middle the road.’ Thereafter, women would walk so close to the wall that their dresses would get caught on it.” (Abu Dawood)

Hijaab is also to conceal your sister

Although some sisters wear the Hijaab themselves, they forget that they cannot talk about another sister and her beauty in front of their own husbands, brothers, etc. Remember, part of your Hijaab is to cover your sisters ‘awrah’ as well.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“No woman should mix with a woman and describe her to her husband so that it is as if he can see her.” (Muslim)

May Allah guide sisters,and protect them from all kind of evils.

Ameen.



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A Soul’s Burden :: Special Islamic Reminders

A Soul’s Burden


Trials and tribulations are a part of life. We do not like them; we do not like to go through them; but eventually we accept them. Even if we pray, fast, pay our zakat and do all different forms of ibadat we still get tested. Sadness sometimes fills our hearts. We could be the best of practicing Muslims, yet poor and unable to put food on our table. We could be rich yet lonely, or young yet unhealthy.

It is in these instances that shaytan starts toying with our head. We look at what others have, especially the non-Muslims, and our core gets rattled. The shaytan ignites a fire that gets our blood boiling, hopelessness and frustration set in, and we ask “Oh Allah, why me?! Why am I being punished?”

Psychologists tell us that human beings go through five stages of emotion when struck with a calamity. Understanding the different stages of grief minimizes the first four stages (which are denial, anger, bargaining and depression) and gets us to the final stage – which is acceptance. I went through these stages on many different occasions, as I am sure you have.

I am not a psychologist nor am I trying to refute the works of psychology, but I would nonetheless like to offer a different view, a Qur’anic view, on how to deal with life’s trials.

Though we do not have a say in when we are born nor in when we die, life has a clear beginning and a clear end. What is sometimes unclear is the journey between the two points. For Muslims, however, the journey could not be any clearer. Allah says in Surat Adh-Dhariyat:

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ

“And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)” (Qur’an, 51:56).

Now think back to the first paragraph of this article. You might think to yourself, “I pray five times a day, I fast during Ramadan and pay my zakat, yet I have an ill child, or still can’t find a job, or this stressor or that.” You begin to wonder why you are going through this and why you are being “punished.” Before you know it, shaytan takes the helm and you are on a slippery slope of anger and denial.

Before falling down that slope, one must take a deep breath and ponder the following question: is it punishment or is it a manifestation of what Allah has told us in Surat Al-Ankabut:

أَحَسِبَ النَّاسُ أَنْ يُتْرَكُوا أَنْ يَقُولُوا آمَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ

“Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested?” (Qur’an, 29:2)

Allah tells us that through this journey we call life we will be tested. In Surat Al-Baqarah, He says:

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ مِنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنْفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ

“And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits…” (Qur’an, 2:155)

Tribulations are a part of life but that doesn’t make them easy. We still grieve — but how could we not? We are, after all, a very emotional creation. So how does one cope with adversity? There are many ayat in the Qur’an that talk about different mechanisms of coping such as patience, faith, prayer and acceptance. But what I find the most profound and the most comforting is what Allah says in Surat Al-Baqarah:

لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear…” (Qur’an,2:286).

If you stand back and take a look at the whole picture, you will realize that what you have when faced by a tragedy is a choice. Will you go through the stages of grief, denying Allah’s destiny and the wisdom of His plan for you? Or will you realize that what you are going through is something you know you can handle? Whatever trial comes your way is something that Allah has planned and which He has guaranteed you can handle. This ayah is comforting because I, as a faithful mu’min who believes in Allah and His wisdom, know deep in my heart that although the sadness is cumbersome it will not be overwhelming; that although the times might be tough, I am tougher; and that whatever comes my way will go away; and that eventually I will face my Lord whom, I hope, will be pleased with me as I am pleased with Him.

So when you go through a difficult situation, be it the inevitable death of a loved one or the loss of a job or just a flat tire on the side of the highway, take a deep breath and say:

قُلْ لَنْ يُصِيبَنَا إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَنَا

“Say: ‘Nothing shall ever happen to us except what Allâh has ordained for us…’” (9:51).

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