Two important Manners(Adaab) for a Muslim

There are two forms of adaab (manners) for a Muslim:

(1) Adaab towards Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) where one does not commit shirk or bid'ah.

(2) Adaab towards His creation where one treats them with utmost humility whilst having taqwah towards Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala).

The two go hand in hand for believers of understanding, but what I notice amongst a large group of Muslims today that somehow affects the ummah is that how one may either adopt the first form of adaab or the second--never both. The first group of Muslims, mashaAllah, follow the correct Tawheed, avoid bid'ah and have the understanding of Islam but they might not necessarily have the best adaab towards people in terms of implementation of Islam holistically-- there are a general bluntness and know-it-all attitude that contradicts the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regardless of their knowledge of who he was and what he was like in essence. The second group of Muslims, mashaAllah, have great adaab towards the people thus shaping them to be people of character like the essence of what Rasool ﷺ was but some of what they do in terms of Ibadah in context of Tawheed and bid'ah may be contradictory to the way the Rasool ﷺ worshipped Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala). This contradiction causes confusion and deviation amongst the ummah. The point being is one either worship the way the Rasool ﷺ worshipped Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) in acts of ibadaah but acting contradictory to his essence or one embodies the Rasool ﷺ in terms of conduct in his essence but without worshipping the way he did. This brings forth to a lot of problems in the ummah and does not bring forth well-rounded and sound believers. It also creates a lot of confusion not only for those that are not Muslims but also Muslims themselves. One must realize that if one were to attain good adaab with Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) in its *pure* essence then they would then automatically have the correct adaab with His creation because being kind and humble with taqwah in itself is a form of worship towards Allah (Subhanahu WaTa'ala). One must also understand that the reason why they try to have adaab with people is that of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) therefore it doesn't make sense not to first have the correct form of adaab with Him in terms of correct ibadaah. By internalizing the two one would automatically follow our blessed prophet both in worship and in character--this was the formula of the influential Muslims of the past. Both the understanding and implementation of this would make a huge difference in the ummah & Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) knows best.May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) guide us to be those of understanding that worship Him with the best of manners like our blessed prophet ﷺ while treating His creation in the best of manners by abiding by our blessed prophet's ﷺ conduct in essence.


Ameen.

Celebrating Christmas or Not???

[Reminder] [Take Just a minute to read it and decide]

Christians Believe:

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John
3:16).
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him."    -    John 4:9

"God sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (I John 4:10).

"For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him" (II Corinthians 5:21).

"There came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am
well pleased" (Mark 1:11).

To Mary, the angel had said: "Fear not . . . that
holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be
called the Son of God" (Luke 1:30,35).

Thou art my Son, this day have I
begotten thee" (Acts 13:33).

"No man hath seen God at any time; the only
begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father,
He hath declared Him" (John 1:18).
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Allâh says in Qur'an:

They (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: "Allâh has begotten a son (children)." Glory is to Him! He is Rich (Free of all needs). His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. No warrant you have for this. Do you say against Allâh what you know not - Surah Yunus [10:68]

And say: "All the praises and thanks are to Allâh, Who has not begotten a son (nor offspring), and Who has no partner in (His) Dominion, nor He is low to have a Walî (helper, protector or supporter). And magnify Him with all the magnificence,
[Allâhu-Akbar (Allâh is the Most Great)]." -Surah Al-Isra [17:111]

He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Who has begotten no son (children or offspring) and for Whom there is no partner in the dominion. He has created everything, and has measured it exactly according to its due measurements. -  Surah Al-Furqan [25:2]

"Allâh has begotten (off spring the angels being the daughters of Allâh)?" And, verily, they are liars! -  Surah As-Saaffat [37:152]

"He begets not, nor was He begotten; - Surah Al-Ikhlas [112:3]

It is not conceivable that God should have taken unto Himself a son: limitless is He in His glory! When He wills a thing to be, He but says unto it "Be" -and it is! And [thus it was that Jesus always said]: "Verily, God is my Sustainer as well as your Sustainer; so worship [none but] Him: this (alone] is a straight way." -  Surah Maryam(Mary), Verse 35-36

Think Deeply [Al Qur'an 3:191]

If you are or have been a science student, then answer my few logical questions regarding you:
1) Why ur lips  are muscular rather tough?
2) why ur Jaws are curved rather straight?
3) why ur tongue is at the floor of buccal cavity?
4) why ur upper jaw teeth hv more roots with respect to lower jaw teeth?
5) Why your all milk teeth got erupted with roots once, without much of your notice?
6) What if parotid glands would have been positioned under tongue for saliva secretion?
7) What if your molars were on front, replacing incisors and canines.
8) Why there is pharynx? What if there would have been continuous but separate tube for respiration and food?
9) why is soft palate posterior to hard palate? Why is not our roof of the mouth wholly soft or hard?
10) Why only our lower jaw bone(mandible) is movable, why not upper jaw bone, as in other animals?

It is only your mouth, leave the rest of your body. You may be thinking a lot about these questions. This is what is needed!
The one word answer to all these questions is "Perfection".
Who made us perfect? Is it Evolution?
Absolutely Not!!!
Can your mind believe that such perfection is mere a " time game of centuries or can be explained on the basis of probability". Yet the fact remains, Darwin gave the "Theory" not the "Law". You know better the difference between the theory and the law. If you still believe in theories, then you are wrong.
You need to think again...
"It is only the Almighty God, who has created you and me and everything around".
Stop disbelief, be a believer of righteous path. May Almighty Lord guide us all...Aameen

#Allah #Deen #Islam #Muslim #Qur'an

+Leyakat Ali

What Is Islam, Iman, Qadr, Ihsan & Qiyamah?

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Ask me (about matters pertaining to religion), but they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) were too much overawed out of profound respect for him to ask him (anything). In the meanwhile a man came there, and sat near his knees and said: Messenger of Allah, what al-lslam is? -to which he (the Holy Prophet) replied: You must not associate anything with Allah, and establish prayer, pay the poor-rate (Zakat) and observe (the fasts) of Ramadan. He said: You (have) told the truth. He (again) said: Messenger of Allah, what al-Iman (the faith) is? He (the Holy Prophet) said: That you affirm your faith in Allah, His angels, His Books, His meeting, His Apostles, and that you believe in Resurrection and that you believe in Qadr (Divine Decree) in all its entirety, He (the inquirer) said: You (have) told the truth. He (again) said: Messenger of Allah, what al-Ihsan is? Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: (Al-Ihsan implies) that you fear Allah as if you are seeing Him, and though you see Him not, verily He is seeing you. He (the inquirer) said: You (have) told the truth. He (the inquirer) said: When there would be the hour/ (of Doom)/Qiyamah ? (Upon this) he (the Holy Prophet said: The one who is being asked about it is no better informed than the inquirer himself. I, however, narrate some of its signs (and these are): when you see a slave (woman) giving birth to her master -that is one of the signs of (Doom) ; when you see barefooted, naked, deaf and dumb (ignorant and foolish persons) as the rulers of the earth -that is one of the signs of the Doom. And when you see the shepherds of black camels exult in buildings -that is one of the signs of Doom. The (Doom) is one of the five things (wrapped) in the unseen. No one knows them except Allah. Then (the Holy Prophet) recited (the following verse):" Verily Allah! with Him alone is the knowledge of the hour and He it is Who sends down the rain and knows that which is in the wombs and no person knows whatsoever he shall earn on morrow and a person knows not in whatsoever land he shall die. Verily Allah is Knowing, Aware. He (the narrator, Abu Huraira) said: Then the person stood up an (made his way). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Bring him back to me. He was searched for, but they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) could not find him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) thereupon said: He was Gabriel and he wanted to teach you (things pertaining to religion) when you did not ask (them yourselves).

Source: Sahih Muslim
Volume: The Book of Faith (Kitab Al-Iman)
Chapter 2, Hadith no. 6.

ATTRIBUTES OF OUR BELOVED PROPHET MUHAMMAD (Sallallahu 'alayhi wa Sallam) FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN

 #I, HIS EXALTED STATUS

1. He is Nur (Sacred Light) (5:15)
2. Allah blesses him (33:56)
3. Mercy for all the worlds (21:107)
4. His name is Muhammad (Meaning the Most Praised One) (47:2)
5. Allah has exalted his Zikr (remembrance) (94:1-4)
6. His exaltation on the Night of Mi’raj: his heavenly ascent (53:8-9)
7. His Station of Praise (Al-Maqam al-Mahmud) (17:79)

#II, THE BELOVED OF ALLAH 

1. If you want to gain the love of Allah, follow him (3:31)
2. Allah addresses him with love and affection (20:1) (36:1) (73:1) (74:1)
3. Allah says: Realize that My Prophetic Messenger himself is with you (49:7)
4. Allah describes him with His Own Attributes of Rauf (Most Kind) and Raheem (Merciful) (9:128)
5. Allah Himself praises him (33:45-47)
6. Possessor of Allah’s Grace (4:113)
7. He is a special favour of Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (3:164)
8. Allah does not punish people if he is in their midst (8:33)
9. Allegiance to him is allegiance to Allah (48:10)

#III, HE RECEIVED THE HOLY QUR'AN

1. Allah gave him Surah al-Fatiha and the whole Qur’an (15:87)
2. Totally inspired (53:3-4)
3. Allah revealed the Noble Qur’an on his blessed heart (26:192-197)
4. The first revelation he received (96:1)
5. Teaches the Holy Qur’an and Hadith Sharif (Wisdom) and purifies people (62:2)

#IV, AMONG THE PROPHETS ('Alayhimussalam)

1. He is the Final Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) (33:40)
2. Mentioned first among the greatest Prophets (‘Alayhimussalam) (33:7) (4:163)
3. A Prophet whom Allah appointed with proven prophecies (30:1-6) (48:1) (48:27) (61:13)
4. Given the knowledge of the unseen (3:179)
5. Nabi Ibrahim (‘Alayhissalam) prayed for his coming (2:129)
6. Foretold by Nabi ‘Isa (Jesus) (‘Alayhissalam) (61:6)
7. Allah asks all the Prophets to believe in him (3:81)
8. Confirms the previous (Prophetic) Messengers of Allah (37:37)

#V, SERVES ONLY ALLAH (THE GLORIFIED AND THE EXALTED)

1. Worships only Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (72:19-20)
2. Puts total trust in Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (9:129)
3. Selflessly labours for Allah, asks for no reward (25:57) (42:23)
4. Rewarded by Allah (68:3) (108:1)

#VI, HIS EXEMPLARY CHARACTER

1. Most examplary character (33:21) (68:4)
2. Sadiq (Truthful) (33:22)
3. Final judge and arbiter (4:65) (24:51)
4. Honoured, Noble (69: 40)
5. Forgiving (7:199)
6. He is Burhan (Clear Proof) (4:174)
7. Brave: Commands Muslims in battle (3:121)

#VII, PREACHES ISLAM

1. Established the correct Message of Islam (6:161-163) (39:11-12)
2. Preacher to all humanity (4:170) (25:1) (34:28)
3. He is Bashir and Nadhir (Bearer of glad tidings and a warner) (5:19)
4. Invites people to Islam (12:108)
5. Even the jinn respond to his call (46:29-31)
6. He brought the truth (17:81) (39:33)
7. He brought a new law (Shari’a) (7:157)
8. A perfect guide to be followed (7:158)
9. He calls you to that which gives you life (8:24)
10. Brings people from the darkness (of Ignorance) to the Light (of Islam) (65:11)
11. His religion prevails over all religion (48:28)

#VIII, HIS BLESSED FAMILY AND COMPANIONS (Rady Allahu 'Anhum)

1. His Family purified by Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (33:33)
2. His Companions praised by Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (48:29)
3. His Companions: The Muhajirin and the Ansar (8:74) (9:100) (59:8-9)
4. His Companions pledge allegiance to him (48:18)

#IX, BELIEVE, HONOUR, LOVE, RESPECT AND OBEY HIM

1. Believe, honour and respect him (48:9) (61:11)
2. Love Allah and His Beloved Prophet more than anything else (9:24)
3. He is closer to the believers than their own selves (33:6)
4. Respect him (49:1-3)
5. Obey Allah (Ta’ala) and His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam)
(3:132) (4:13) (4:59) (4:69) (4:80) (9:71) (24:52) (24:54) (24:56) (33:71) (49:14) (64:12)
6. Follow the Commands of Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala)
and of His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) (33:36)
7. Whatever he gives you, take it (59:7)
8. The reward of believing in him (57:28)

#X, WAGED JIHAD AMIDST PERSECUTION

1. Non-believers plot to kill him (8:30)
2. His persecution (22:39-40)
3. Commanded to fight alone for Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (4:84)
4. He led Muslims in prayer while in battle (4:102)
5. Allah asks him to seek peace (8:61)
6. Allah helped him in Jihad (33:9)
7. Allah made him victorious (110:1)

#XI, HIS MIRACLES

1. Living miracle: The Holy Qur’an (2:23) (17:88) (52:34)
2. Human miracle: he was the wasila (means) through whom people’s hearts were transformed (5:83)
3. Heavenly miracle: Isra’ and Mi’raj (his heavenly ascent) (17:1) (53:8-18)
4. Historic miracle: Hijra; escaped while surrounded (9:40)
5. The miracle of the Battle of Badr: Victory against all odds (3:123-125)
6. The splitting of the moon (54:1-2)

#XII, INTERCESSOR (SHAFI')

1. Allah appointed him as an intercessor to plead for people’s forgiveness (3:159) (4:64) (60:12)
2. An accepted intercessor (19:87) (20:109)
3. His supplication a relief for hearts (9:103)

Note: All the references are from the holy Qur'an. Kindly share it to get reward on the day of resurrection, in'sha'Allah.

-courtesy: Siddiq Osman Noormuhammad

Story On Hijab: What It Really Is?

This is true story!!!
Monira, a young Muslim girl from one of the gulf countries. She wanted to share her story with Hijab, she said: 

"how I adored Tabarroj (displaying beauty to non Mahram). I was following the latest trend fashion of ‘Ibaya (the ones which attracted attention with their colors and shapes). I considered that the Islamic ‘Ibaya (the loose one which covers the body properly) are just made for the old fashion complicated poor girls!

One day, I went out with a group of my friends to the mall. I went out as usual applying a full make up on my face, perfumed and wearing an attractive Ibaya. When a sister saw me in the mall, she came to me and advised me in front of my friends to wear the proper Hijab so that Allah don’t punish me in Akhirah. Her advice shook my body. But I wanted to make fun of her in front of my friends to make them laugh, so I told her something which I don’t know if I should now regret saying it or should I be glad because I said it. In fact what I said to her led me to Hidya and it was the reason behind turning to my Lord. 

Do you know what I said to her ?! I told her ironically after I reach the back of my hand in front of her face:”if you kiss my hand I would wear the Islamic Hijab!!”

So, what do you think she did? Do you think she got angry? Or she walked away or she showed objection? No, wallahi, she didn’t ! She simply took my hand and kissed it! yes! She kissed my hand saying, ''I would kiss your head too if you are truly going to wear Hijab in return! What you asked me to do is too small and simple comparing to your preciousness!” then she make Duaa for me and went away!

After she left, I cried and cried and cried... I underestimated myself, I hated the ‘Ibaya I was wearing. When I went back home, I wanted to be by myself! I decided to wear the Islamic loose ‘Ibaya and I prayed to Allah to keep me on the right path! How I wished to meet that woman again to thank her but what I can do to her is just to always making Duaa to her!
Now they call me “sheikh” because of my commitment to Deen but I don’t care about what they say!  

Now when I go out, I notice that men are respecting me, no one of them dare to stare at me or flirt with me in the street! Even the salesmen in the market speak to me now formally with respect manner; in the past they always tried to joke with me and be intimate. 

So I realized that Haq (the true path) has absolutely a high status!”

 

 -Excerpt from the book “the secrets of girls” for the writer “Ruqya Mohammad Sulaiman”

OUR PURPOSE IN THIS WORLD?

If you permit this world to own your heart, like the ocean that owns a boat, you’ll sink down to the depths of the sea. You will touch the ocean floor. You’ll one day realize that you were at your lowest point, trapped by your sins and the love of this life. You will feel broken, surrounded by darkness. That’s the amazing thing about the floor of the ocean. No light reaches it. You will ask yourself, what was the purpose of my life: owning assets ‘for this world and people’, & now dying?
Once you realize it, you will come to know that this dark place is not the end yet. Don’t you remember the signs of God that the darkness of night precedes the dawn?
The bottom-line is that as long as your heart beats, this is not the death. You can still change and introspect on ‘’your purpose in this world’’. Once you understood your real purpose of life, you will definitely ponder on hereafter- the life after death and you will begin to earn the bounties for your hereafter where you have to stay ever.
Sometimes, the ocean floor is only a stop on the journey. It is here where you have to take choices- either you can stay there at the bottom, until you drown  Or you can gather pearls and rise back up—stronger from the swim and richer from the jewels.

{part of above text extracted from Yasmin Mogared's Quote}