Love for Allah
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
My lovely Mizah posted this on her Facebook. I’m just copying everything. Its so beautiful & simple masyaAllah. :)
There was a young girl;
Who loved Allah.
She didn’t know why;
But she knew how much.
She talked to Him when she was lonely;
Knowing He was the one and only.
Why, she wondered, do people fight?
When everyone know what’s wrong and right?
Why do those who should love each other;
Lie and manipulate their sister and brother?
She thought of Allah as her best friend;
And knew He’d listen right till the end.
She wanted to please Him and do what’s right;
and be surrounded by His light.
But as this bud grew into a flower;
She realized people too have power.
Power to cloud your way of thinking;
And soon she felt her faith (iman) sinking!
Although on the outside she went along;
Inside of her was still so strong.
She knew Allah was just waiting;
For the right time for her awakening.
Alhamdulillah, the love for Him was always there;
Although it was in need of some repair.
She thanked Allah from the bottom of her heart;
Who is the Teacher who gave her a new start.
Source : www.islamicpoint.net
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Ya Rabb, keep us on the straight path;
And not the way that earns Your wrath!
Ya Rabb, forgive us for the mistakes we’ve made;
And let us walk with patience, on the path You’ve laid!
Ya Rabb, help keep our intentions to please no one, but You;
And keep our faith as it was, when we were new!
♥♥♥
وَٱسۡتَغۡفِرۡ لِذَنۢبِكَ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنَـٰتِۗ
“…and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women…” (47:19)
“Supplication is a weapon of a believer, a pillar of religion, and a light of the heavens and the earth.” (al-Hakim)
1 comment July 5, 2009
Disclosing sinful past to prospective spouse
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Someone asked a similar question in class today. Although Ustaz said its better to be honest, I recently learned from Ustaz Abu Zaki that it is harus to cover one’s aib, which means you are not required to admit to sinful things that you used to do. Wallahu’alam. Here’s a response from IslamOnline.net.
Question: Is it a must to disclose one’s sinful past to prospective spouse?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear questioner, we commend your pursuit of knowledge and your keenness to seek what is lawful and avoid what is not. We earnestly implore Allah to bless your efforts in this honorable way.
As regards the question whether one should disclose his/her past sins to the spouse, the answer is definitely no. Since Allah has covered a person’s sins, it is not anyone’s business to seek to lift Allah’s cover of confidentiality. Thus it is unbecoming of anyone to probe into someone’s sinful past.
Elaborating on this issue, we’d like to cite the words of Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who states:
“Islam teaches that doors of Allah’s mercy are wide open for all sinners, provided they are willing to return to Allah in sincere repentance and respond to Allah’s call. Allah says: “O My Servants who have wronged their souls! Do not despair of Allah’s mercy. For Allah certainly forgives all sins.” (Az-Zumar: 53) In light of the above, we can certainly hope that the Merciful Lord forgives our sins. But one must never take the issue of repentance lightly. It is not simply saying, O Allah, forgive me. Rather, one must first feel deep remorse for the sin, refrain from all associations that led to the same, resolving never to do it again, and finally occupying oneself busy with good deeds.
As for the question whether one should disclose his/her sinful past to a prospective spouse, my firm answer is no. Islam teaches that we must confess our sins to Allah and Allah alone. By disclosing our sins to humans we are lifting the cover that Allah has placed over them.”
Excerpted, with modifications, from: www.muslims.ca
The eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Muhammad Al-Hanooti, member of the North American Fiqh Council, adds:
“It is not sinful for the girl not to reveal her early actions before making tawbah (repentance) because Allah is the only one who accepts tawbah and who accounts and judges people.
Her concealing of the sins that she committed complies with the guidance of Shari`ah that a Muslim is not in need of revealing what they do of sinful actions. Allah likes evildoings to be unknown and not to be revealed.”
Having said this, however, one must make a definite exception to the above rule. If someone is suffering from contagious diseases (such as being HIV-positive or afflicted with AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases, etc.), it is incumbent upon him/her to disclose it to the prospective spouse [without adding details of one’s past sex life]. Failure to do so is a most heinous offense, as it may most likely expose the prospective spouse to unnecessary harm, which is not tolerated in Islam.
You can also read:
Delving into the Past of a Future Partner
A New Convert: Shall I Expose My Past to My Spouse?
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Like what Ustaz said tonight, you are marrying someone for their present and their future, not their past. (Unless they are still engaged in activities that they were doing in the past, then thats a different situation altogether. We are talking about those that has made tawbah.)
Khayr insyaAllah. :) Hope that helps.
2 comments July 4, 2009
Talking to Allah
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Made my day!
Source: SunniPath Blog
SunniPath is the vanguard of combining religion and technology. A funny thing happened a few days ago. I was reading a dua at a remote mosque. I didn’t have it memorized so I was reading along with a recording on my iphone. A five to six year old Palestinian girl came up to me and pointed at the iphone and said, “Aysh hadha (what’s that)?” I responded, a telephone. Thinking I was reading Quran, she continued her inquiry, “You’re reading Quran on a telephone?” Laughingly, I tried my best to explain, “No, no. It’s also an electronic device as well that can play Quran and I read along.” With a look of amazement on her face she blurted, “Are you talking to Allah on a telephone?” I thought about it and I guess I was, since I was making dua and using an iphone. It was a bit of a reach but I didn’t want to disappoint her. “Yup.” Her eyes got bigger. “Can I try?” I shrugged my shoulders and put the headphones on her. “Ya Allah, bidee diraja (O Allah, I want a bicycle).”
4 comments July 3, 2009
Volunteer
Darul Arqam is organizing a talk by Dr Zakir Naik on 18th & 19th July. They need help to distribute posters around masajid and other places on 10 July 2009 after jumaah.
1 comment July 2, 2009
Hijamah
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
My heart is beating fast. Haha. I’ve always wanted to try it at least once in my life. I’ve read or heard somewhere that there are some people/ulama who try to act upon each hadith that they have read at least once before they pass away.
Well, that kind of motivated me to do the same. On a much smaller scale of course. Allah knows how weak I am. So I’ve tried bekam angin (cupping, but for wind) before. Today I have an appointment in the evening for an actual, real, live, real, needles and blood galore, real hijamah (cupping) experience! REAL ONE! My health hasn’t been fantastic recently so I’m hoping this would help. No Allah, not complaining. Thank You for the good health You’ve provided me with and for all the times I never thanked You for it!
Okay I’m suuuure its not as scary as it looks. I’m a woman, hear me roar. If I can give birth, (well not yet but insyaAllah one day!) I’m sure I can stand hijamah.
Right?
Yes!
Here’s virtues of cupping that I got from here. Doa for meee! I scared! (A bit) Come on Amee, you can do it. Prophet SAW did it, so should you!
Cupping Is The Best Of Remedies
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping…” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)].
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3857), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)].
The Angels Recommending Cupping
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “I did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except that they all said to me: upon you is cupping, O Muhammad.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3477)].
In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allaah be pleased with him) the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].
In Cupping There Is A Cure
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire).” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5681), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Indeed in cupping there is a cure.” [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
Cupping In Its Time Is A Cure For Every Disease
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Whoever performs cupping on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month) then it is a cure for every disease.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].
Cupping Can Be Used For:
Headaches
Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) would advise them to perform cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3858)].
Magic
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) cupped his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if done correctly. [Zaad al Ma'aad (4/125-126)].
Poison
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Messenger of Allaah ( Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) so he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent her a message saying, “what caused you to do that?” She replied, “If you really are a Prophet then Allaah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!” When the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) performed cupping. Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed cupping. [Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)].
Strengthening One’s Intelligence And Memory
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Cupping on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves with the blessing of Allaah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping on Wednesday, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform cupping on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allaah saved Ayoub from the trial. He was inflicted with the trial on Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah (3487)].
The Best Days For Cupping
The 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month which coincides with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st…” [Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah (3486)].
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Cupping on an empty stomach is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorising. So whoever is going to be cupped then on a Thursday in the name of Allaah. 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 Ayoub was befallen with the trial. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)].
As for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping is best performed during the day time between sunrise and sunset. If one is not able to be cupped on 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the month.
Cupping While fasting Or In The State Of Ihram
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)].
Areas of Cupping
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was treated with cupping three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3860), Ibn Maajah (3483)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5699)].
Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) “Umm Mugheeth.” [Saheehah (753), Saheeh al-Jaami' (4804)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping on his hip for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3863)].
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (1836)].
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, “Cupping under the chin is beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it is done in its proper time. It purifies the head and the jaws.
Cupping on the top of the foot is a substitution for the puncturing of the Saphena, which is a large vein in the heel. It is beneficial for treating ulcers that occur on the thighs and calves, the interruption of menses and skin irritation on the testicles.
Cupping at the bottom of the chest is beneficial for the treatment of sores, scabies and mange on the thighs. It helps against gout, hemorrhoids, elephantiasis and itchiness on the back.” [Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/58].
Cupping For Women
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to do cupping. So the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, ” I think he(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn’t reach puberty”. [Saheeh Muslim (5708), Abu Dawud (4102), Saheeh ibn Maajah (3480)].
6 comments June 30, 2009
Incomplete
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Good morning world!
Stop looking for someone to complete you. Everyone is one, whole person. You’re only going to get disappointed if you keep searching for someone, another mortal, to fill that gap you have. People are companions of another: to help, to advise, to provide comfort & company, but never to complete us. Maybe its just me, but I think its just a ‘romantic’, Hollywood (?) concept that has been swallowed whole-heartedly.
Then again, maybe I’m just a party-pooper like that. :P
Ya Allah, wherever we are lacking, complete us! Don’t let us look for alternatives other than You!
6 comments June 30, 2009
