Happiness is Achieved by Three Things:

1) Being patient when tested
2) Being thankful when blessed
3) Being repentant upon sinning

-Imam Ibni Al Qayyim (rahimahullah)

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

The Farewell Sermon of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)

Explanation:
Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) delivered his last sermon
(Khutbah) on the ninth of Dhul Hijjah (12 th and last month of the Islamic year), 10 years after Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat. His words were quite clear and concise and were directed to the entire humanity. After praising, and thanking Allah he said:

“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT HERE TODAY.

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your LORD, and that HE will indeed reckon your deeds.

ALLAH has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn ‘Abd’al Muttalib (Prophet’s uncle) shall henceforth be waived…

Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has
lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women , but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship ALLAH, say
your five daily prayers (Salah) , fast during the month of
Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.

All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety (taqwa) and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood . Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before ALLAH and
answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, NO PROPHET OR APOSTLE WILL COME AFTER ME AND NO NEW FAITH WILL BE BORN.

Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the QURAN and my example, the SUNNAH and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to
others and those to others again; and may the last ones
understand my words better than those who listen to me
directly. Be my witness, O ALLAH, that I have conveyed your message to your people”.
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References:
1. Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361
2. Sahih Muslim, Hadith 98.
3. Jamia al-Tirmidhi Hadith nos. 1628, 2046, 2085.
4. Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal, Masnad, Hadith no. 19774.

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.

Incredible Love Story From Syria

No love story is better then this one. This is absolutely the beautiful story. Nour al Hassan was a former hair stylist and the daughter of a Syrian Minister, her family were proud supporters of Assad to which she strongly opposed. She used to be active on social media exposing the regime's atrocities. Once her father and brother found out, they beat her to the point she woke up in hospital. Mahmoud Al Halabi, a former Syrian prisoner, then came and helped her escape from her family. He taught her how to defend herself and soon after she her self chose to fight for her people!!!

One day on the battlefield Mahmoud was injured, Nour then came running and dragged him from the line of fire, when no other rebel in the battalion would have dared to do so. This is when Mahmoud realised she was the right person for him to marry and they married immediately after.
 

***ALLAHUAKBAR***
 

what a beautiful story!! May Allah bless their marriage!!
Such a beautiful couple, sacrificing their lives for the safety of their people.  May Allah Bless Syria.

Journey of Sister 'Amal Loring' to Islam

Five years ago, Amal Loring converted to Islam. A year later she became second wife to her Emirati husband and has never been happier. “I was born into a middle-class family in the UK. At 29, I moved to Dubai with my then partner to take a job for a multinational software company. We got married in 1999 and I decided to retrain as a counselor. For many years we lived the typical expat life of Friday brunches and beach clubs. On reflection it seemed an empty existence.

“Our daughter was born November 9, 2001 and her birth coincided with so much negative press about Islam. As an expat I didn’t mix with the local community and had many preconceptions about Muslims – in particular about terrorism and the treatment of women. Yet my own culture was far from ideal. On visits back home I witnessed what I felt was a breakdown of society. I saw children with no respect for elders, binge-drinking, teenage pregnancy and increasing violence. It was not the life I wanted for my daughter or myself. I began to take more notice of the local culture and religion of Dubai, particularly the role of Islam.

“Word about my research got around and one day I received a call from Shaikh Saeed Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum inviting me to his palace to discuss Islamic theology. We talked openly for hours. I discovered that rather than women being repressed and controlled, they are respected and treated as a precious jewel. So many things fell into place that day. Shaikh Saeed asked me several questions and, on answering them, he declared me a Muslim. In his presence I recited the shahada, accepting that there is only one God and that the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was his last messenger. From that moment my new life began.

“A Muslim woman cannot be married to a non-Muslim, which put an end to my already rocky marriage. Our then six-year old daughter stayed with me. In the beginning it was difficult. I never lost my faith but I did wonder if I’d done the right thing. I didn’t fit into my own culture but I didn’t feel entirely comfortable in my adopted one either. So much was unfamiliar, I was always tripping over my abaya and I was constantly stared at wearing it, being pale-skinned and blue-eyed. I soon chose to also wear the niqab, the facial covering that reveals only the eyes. Non-Muslims think it is oppressive but I see it as the opposite. It’s entirely my choice and I wear it because it stops the stares and gives me a sense of freedom and dignity.

“The transition from my old life continued to be difficult. I lost most of my expat friends because I no longer drank and didn’t socialise in mixed company. Back home my family and friends assumed I was having some kind of breakdown. I was accused of being a fool, a victim of brainwashing, even a suicide bomber. In my full abaya my own mother wouldn’t walk on the same side of the street as me. People refused to serve me in shops. I was once asked to leave a park, even spat at. I dealt with each stressful situation calmly because of the new inner strength my faith gave me.

“As soon as you become a Muslim there is much excitement in finding a husband. The introduction process in Islam was completely new to me – you don’t go to the cinema or have meals alone with a man. Instead a prospective husband will sit and discuss your values and beliefs. I was introduced to Mohammad and we quickly fell in love. His family and most of his friends accepted me without question. We were married in June 2008. I am his second wife. He lives with my daughter and me three days a week and with his first wife and their children for the rest of the time. I don’t get jealous – a Muslim husband treats all his wives equally.

“The line between culture and religion can sometimes be blurred. I now realise I have lived much of my life in ignorance and I feel compelled to bridge the cultural divide. My husband is very supportive of this wish. In 2009 I began a degree in Islamic Studies to give me the courage and knowledge to answer the many misconceptions about Islam. I have set up a Facebook support group, the New Muslim, and I volunteer at a local mosque. A big part of my work at Mind Body Dynamixs is also dedicated to bringing Dubai’s many cultures together.

“As a therapist, people come to me every day searching for happiness. By embracing Islam and marrying into the local culture I have found inner peace. My faith, my husband and my daughter are my inspiration. I am now content with myself and have never felt more understanding towards others. What I would say to anyone considering marrying outside their own culture is to not make hasty decisions – thoroughly research the culture you’re marrying into and then focus on the good points of the other culture and blend them into your own.”

Repentance Wipes Out Whatever (Sins) Came Before It [Islam]

Shaykh Saalih ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) was asked the following question:

“I am a Muslim woman, al-hamdu-Lillaah. Not so long ago I did not pray and I did not know anything about matters of religion. But now, al-hamdu Lillaah, Allaah has guided me and I have started to pray, fast, read Qur’aan and recite Tasbeeh. I have completed the Qur’aan for the tenth time. Will Allaah forgive me for what I have done in the past and what I will do in the future, in secret and openly in my life? What more can I do so that Allaah will forgive me?” 

The response was: 
Repentance wipes out whatever (sins) came before it. So long as you have repented sincerely – al-hamdu Lillaah – and you are doing the duties enjoined upon you by Allaah and avoiding what He has forbidden, then Allaah will forgive whatever came before that repentance. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say: “O ‘Ibaadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allaah, verily, Allaah forgives all sins” [al-Zumar 39:53] – even shirk, if the person who committed shirk then repents from it to Allaah, He will accept his repentance. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief), their past will be forgiven” [al-Anfaal 8:38]. 

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Islam wipes away whatever (sins) came before it, and repentance wipes away whatever (sins) came before it.” (Narrated by Ahmad, 4/204). If you have repented sincerely and you do what Allaah has enjoined upon you and avoid that which He has forbidden, this will be sufficient in’sha’Allaah for your past sins to be forgiven, but you must do good deeds in the future, and keep on repenting and obeying the Islamic commandments which Allaah has enjoined upon you. 

It is to be noted that the person who deliberately does not pray is a kaafir, if he does not pray at all; but if he repents and prays, he comes back to Islam, and he does not have to make up what he has missed, but he is advised to do a lot of naafil prayers.

And Allaah knows best

Top 7 Must Have Apps on Islam/Religion of Peace

Asalam-u-Aliekum,
I have searched out the best Islamic apps for your Android Smartphone. Once you Install them, you would never like to uninstall them because they are so coherent,intuitive and informative. All the link are provided individually. However if you are an avid iPhone user, you can find these apps in App Store from the very developers. For Example iQuran Pro. By Guided Ways Technologies Ltd
1) IQuran
Description:
Read the Holy Quran in Arabic alongside its translation. Provides verse by verse audio playback, color coded Tajweed, repeat functions, unlimited bookmarks, search, excellent navigational controls, several translations and reciters and much more.[Google PlayStore Link for IQuran]

2) Deen TV
Description:
LIVE TV & RADIO APP FOR FREE WITH ZERO ADS!
Watch LIVE Islamic TV channels and Stream radio stations from around the world for FREE! [Google PlayStore Link for Deen TV]

3) Sahih Al Bukhari
Description:
Read the most authentic hadith book in Islam. Feature rich and easy to use.
Sahih Al Bukhari is one of the six canonical hadith collections of Islam. These prophetic hadith were collected by the Muslim scholar Muhammad Ibn Ismail Al Bukhari, after being transmitted orally for generations. [Google PlayStore Link for Sahih Al Bukhari]


4) Sahih Muslim
Description:
Read the most authentic hadith book after Sahih Al Bukhari in Islam.
Sahih Muslim is one of the 6 major collections of the hadith in Islam. It is the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih Al-Bukhari and is highly acclaimed by the Muslims. It was collected by Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (also known as Imam Muslim). Imam Muslim was born in 202 AH and died in 261 AH. He traveled widely to gather his collection of ahadith, including to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Egypt. Each report in his collection was checked and the veracity of the chain of reporters was painstakingly established.
[Google PlayStore Link for Sahih Muslim]
 

5) Jami al-Tirmidhi
Description:
Read the hadith book of Jami al-Tirmidhi. Feature rich and easy to use.
Jami al-Tirmidhi, also known as Sunan al-Tirmidhi is one of the Sunni Six major Hadith collections. It was collected by Abu 'Eesa Muhammad ibn 'Eesa al-Tirmidhi. Sunnis regard this collection as fifth in strength of their Six major Hadith collections. [Google PlayStore Link for Jami al-Tirmidhi]


6) Dua & Azkar
Description:
This App contains 6 Chapters :::
Chapter 1: Duas after FARD Saalah (With Audio)
Best and authentic selection of Dhikr & Azkar to be recited after every Fard Saalah.
Chapter 2: Morning Azkar (With Audio)
Authentic Dhikr & Azkar to be recited from Sub-e-Sadik to Sunrise (You may also listen to the audios by selecting ‘Play all Dua’)
Chapter 3: Evening Azkar (With Audio)
Authentic Dhikr & Azkar to be recited from Asr to Sunset (You may also listen to the audios by selecting ‘Play all Dua')
Chapter 4: Daily Essential Dua's (With Audio)
Some of the most authentic and important Dua's for all ages (Highly recommended for children) to be implemented for various occasions.
Chapter 5: Quránic Dua’s begins with ‘Rabbana’ (With Audio)
Best Selection of Quránic Dua's beginning with 'Rabbana' which has been selected form over 40 Dua's from the Al-Qur'an.
Chapter 6: 'Ruquiya' (Audio Only)
One of the best selections of 'Ruquiya' which is divided into THREE parts.
1. For the Children
2. For the ill person (Short Ruquiya)
3. For the protection from the Jinn, Unseen [Google PlayStore Link for Dua & Azkar]


7) One Legacy Radio
Description:
One Legacy Radio is unlike any Islamic application you've experienced !
Talk Radio: We broadcast daily Talk radio shows from American Muslim writers, thinkers scholars and professionals. From Relationships, Youth, Love, Sex, Health and Wellbeing, Civil Rights, World Affairs, Politics, Economics, Activism, and of course re-known scholars and guests.[Google PlayStore Link for One Legacy Radio]

Note:

• You can download the free version of iQuran from the PlayStore as well. However its one big limitation is that you can listen to only Sheikh Husary Recitation. However if you are interesting in the recitation of beautiful reciters like Rashid Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy(my favorite), it is recommended to buy it from PlayStore. For those who can't afford to buy it, i have found a download link of iQuran Pro version. You can download it here
• In Order to block the ads in your smart phone which run while browsing the apps like Sahih Muslim, it is hugely recommended to disable the ''Packet data'' under 'Mobile Network Settings'' and/or disable Wifi. However If your Phone is rooted, You can install the apps like ''AdFree or AdAway" from PlayStore to Ward the ads off once for all.
• If you love listening to Arabic/English Nasheeds, like me, Deen TV is best for you. 

Disclaimer: All the links provided here have been carefully taken from the huge internet resources and each web-link belongs to their respective owners/websites and this article is solely for educational purpose!!!
If you find this tutorial interesting, share it(option provided at the end) with your loved ones to get extra rewards from Allah. Please keep me in your prayers, i need it. If you have any question, drop me a comment. 

Fi'ammanillah:)

THE STATUS OF A WOMAN IN ISLAM: SIMPLIFIED & CONCEIVABLE

A non Muslim came to a Sheikh and asked: 
why is it not permissible in Islam for a woman to shake hands with a man?

SHEIKH replied; can you shake hands with Queen Elizabeth?

Non Muslim replied: of course not, there are only certain people who can shake her hands.

SHEIKH replied: our women are queens and queens do not shake hands with strange men.

Non Muslim: why do girls cover up their hair and body then?

The SHEIKH smiles and takes two pieces of candy. He opens one and leaves the other
closed, throws both of them on the dusty floor and asks the non Muslim: if asked you take
one of the sweets which one would you take?

Non Muslim: the closed one

SHEIKH: that's how we treat and see our women. Women should not be like the moon
so everyone can see and admire. They should be like the sun and make people lower their gaze.

Non Muslim: show me God if he exists?

SHEIKH: look at the sun!

Non Muslim: i can't see the rays hurt my eyes

SHEIKH: if you can't see the creation of god, how you going to see God?

Lastly the non Muslim invited the SHEIKH to his house and offered him grapes. The SHEIKH
then ate them an was then offered a glass of wine which he refused.

Non Muslim: how do you forbid wine but eat grapes when wine comes from grapes?

SHEIKH: do you have a daughter?

Non Muslim: yes

SHEIKH: could you marry her?

Non Muslim: no

SHEIKH: Subhan'Allah you marry her mother but can't marry her although she came from her mother!

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}

WHO CREATED GOD? DOES GOD EXIST?

[1]Answer To Ignorant Muslims:

]It is not possible to answer questions about Allah’s nature. This territory is a slippery slope into the abyss of Kufr. We have been warned against exploring it and told to say that we believe in Allah and what He has revealed to us through His messengers, and to wait patiently for the Day of Judgement for all our questions to be answered.
Human beings have limited abilities of sight, sound, hearing, experience and intellect. It is a fact of life that we are not all-powerful. For example, out of the whole electromagnetic spectrum all that human beings can see are the wavelengths between 400 and 700 nm. This we call “visible” light. Bees on the other hand are able to see ultraviolet radiation markings on flowers, which guide them to nectarines. Snakes are able to see the infrared radiation that warm bodies give off. This allows them to see animals in what is pitch dark to us. As for our audible abilities, we can hear sounds in the range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. We cannot hear sounds that are above or below this range. While dogs, cats, bats, and dolphins have an unusual ability to detect ultrasound, an elephant possesses the ability to detect infrasound of a frequency as low as 5 Hz. Similar is the case of the limitations of our sense of smell as well as other senses. It is no wonder that Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) says: “He knows all that is beyond the reach of a created being's perception as well as all that can be witnessed by a creature's senses or mind - the Great One, the One far above anything that is or could ever be!” [Al-Quran 13:9].
Earlier nations used to pester their prophets to ask Allah (subhana wata'ala) all kinds of questions. Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) says that this resulted in their getting answers that they were not capable of understanding with their limited experience and intelligence. As a result, they turned to disbelief after having experienced belief.

We too should accept our limitiations and not deny ourselves belief in Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) just because our current abilities do not allow us to fully comprehend His Existence.

[2] Answer To Atheists/Polytheists:

Many people ask: “Where is God or Allah? What Image does God or Allah have?” These questions cannot be easily answered, but let’s see how Imam Abu Hanifah responded when he was asked such questions by nonbelievers.

The atheists asked Abu Hanifah:
“When was your Lord born?”
Abu Hanifah replied:
“Allah existed first - before history and before time.
He added: “What comes before three?”
They replied: “Two.”
He asked: “What comes before two?”
They replied: “One.”
Abu Hanifah said: “What comes before one?”
They replied: “Nothing.”
He said: “If the number ‘one’ is not preceded by anything, then how can the True One and Only God
(Allah) be preceded by anything. Allah is Eternal. Nothing precedes Him.”
They asked: “In which direction does your Lord move?”
He asked: “If you bring a lantern into a dark place, in which direction will its light move?”
They replied: “In every direction.”
Abu Hanifah said: “If this is how the lantern’s light radiates, then how about Allah’s Light -the Light of the Heavens and the Earth?”
They said: “Define your Lord’s entity. Is your Lord solid like iron; liquid like water; or gaseous like smoke or vapor?”
He asked: “Have you ever sat beside a dying patient?”
They said: “Yes, we have.
He added: "Did he speak to you after he was pronounced dead?"
They said: "No."
Abu Hanifah asked: “Before he died, did he not talk and move?”
They said: “Yes.”
He said: “What changed him?”
They said: “His soul departed.”
He said: “Then isn’t it true that his soul left his body?
They said: “Yes.”
Abu Hanifah asked: “Could you describe his soul? Is it solid like iron; liquid like water; or gaseous like smoke or vapor?”
They replied: “We know nothing about it.”
He said: “If you cannot define the entity of this created soul, then how can you expect me to describe the Divine Entity.”

أشهدُ أنَّ لا إله إلا الله وأشهدُ أنَّ محمداً عبدهُ ورسوله

She said: Mohammed, I want you to become a Christian!! قالت البنت " يا محمد انا أريدك أن تكون مسيحي !!

Mohammed boarded the plane... adjusted his seat and fastened his seatbelt, He was an active attractive young man. He wasn't very religious and had drifted away from the Lord Almighty...The Plane took off.. Muhammad started thinking about his trip to the United States of America, He will have the time of his life over there...with all kinds of drinks, pubs, disco's and nightclubs...in addition to finding alot of girls the way he always dreamt about.
        As he plans throughout the trip, he totally forgets the one that gave him the strength and youth can also deprive him of them at any moment He Arrived and rented an apartment and put his luggage and started the tours as planned... He stayed up all night and slept all day... He heard the Adhan (prayer calls) more than once at corners where minority Muslims lived,but he never thought that this voice is calling him.A MUSLIM.                                  
        He Spent allot of money... He got so drunk he lost track of time and was unaware of what was happening around him. Mohammed said: My life has been this way fo a while until one night I entered a nightclub, full of gorgeous girls, I asked for a drink and began drinking "I know that God has forbidden alcoholic drinks" But, my lust and ego in addition to the clemency (mercy) of my Lord made me forget this fact. I saw a charming young lady with dazzling beauty as she came up to me with looks of lust and desire. She got closer , gave me her hand and threw herself at me.True, I have disobeyed God allot, But my feelings at that moment...were totally different. She had arab features and to my surprise, she spoke to me with broken Arabic.
        She Said: Are you an Arab?? I answered: Yes She said: me too... i'm an American citizen... I was born here She asked: What is your name? I said: Mohammed She replied: I do not like this name. I said: Why? She answered: Because I’m.....Christian Suddenly i felt my body repelling her... My heart has felt her animosity to Islam But this does not affect me... from all the desires that filled and covered my heart. I Smiled. and changed the subject I said: Would you like to dance? She Said: Yes. We Danced, The hours passed , I asked her to leave with me... But she refused. I tried more than once... So that she would surrender herself to me, but she refused.
        I left that night and her picture would not leave my head, i would see that gorgeous lady wherever i looked, My heart became too weak, because is was far from the Almighty God The second night passed... then the third... Everyday i get more attached to her and desired her more and more... until a disaster happened: I spoke to her one night and told her: I want you to sleep at my place tonight. She Said: I don't mind. But On one condition;......!
Condition ? what ?...!
         Put this on and she pulled a chain out of her pocket with a cross in it, I started getting a strange feeling, I know I am a sinner, although I don't pray and haven't seen my parents for months, But i am still a Muslim !! BUT, having her is above everything...I rushed and took the chain... And put it on around my neck like a prisoner, smiling!
 She said astonished: Oh... that's beautiful... it's my gift to you, but... you have to wear it whenever you meet me.
        Unbelievable..!nights passed with this gorgeous babe, beautiful times... Satan made her even more and more attractive in my eyes. One night she refused to come with me, I needed her so much... I tried to beg her, i even tried to seduce her with money She said: NO... Honestly, I want you to become a Christian.
Oh my God... O God, Her words shocked me... I said: Impossible
She said: so it's impossible for us to continue with this relationship after tonight.
        Satan started playing with my mind: "Say yes!! Say OK!! that won't hurt you.. Say you will disbelieve in Islam " it won't harm you... this girl will please you” I left it at that, the night passed ... The second day... I found her more attractive and more beautiful, She got closer... Until her face was so close to mine And said: Oh, you are ruthless... Don’t you feel the love? I melted like a candle by her words and almost fell. I said: of-course i do... why do you think i’m suffering? She Said: What prevents you from being a Christian? I will marry you here if you become a Christian!! I broke down, all my determination and beliefs are being tested, I started forgetting everything; I forgot that my name is "Mohammed" the name of the "Messenger of Allah peace be upon him" I forgot my father who used to wake me up when I was in school for Fajr prayer I forgot my mother who prayed for my guidance everytime i enter the house late at night I forgot myself. I have become a slave to the love and passion of this woman.
        I accepted, went with her, shaved my head and thin lined beard , And became a Christian... I Entered the church for the first time, I cried endlessly as i entered through the doors, the tears i cried were "my faith" leaving my body!! O God...After all of this.... How can  i do such a thing? And what will my punishment be? Hell!!
        O God...Where is my fear and love for God?!? am i that shameless? what has happened to my pride of my religion?! Everything is gone after today... Like a mad man I went back to my apartment...rubbing my bald head.. Shouting: What have you done, O Mohammed!?!? have you left the religion of Mohammed??! I started crying like a baby, closed the door of my apartment and drowned in the my tears. Satan came to me and said: "There is no way back, Mohammed...No way to return you are now a non-muslim a "Kafir" (disbeliever)  and you will die as a disbeliever"!!
        I remembered my grandfather when he used to call the adhan for prayers... I remembered my Quran that was always in my room.... ooh! I remembered a friend of mine that used to warn and advise me by saying: O Muhammad... Beware of the bad ending...dying on the wrong path.
        I started to scream and shouted: Noooooo, Oh God...Nooo.. Oh God! PLEASE do not take my soul now! I will return to Islam! I will get back to the Quran! I will get back to you Allah!
        I rushed to the bathroom... threw the cross  and had a shower to purify me from all the filth i was in and got ready for prayer. As i came out... I felt that all my sins has been rinsed and a wight has been removed off my back, tears would not stop falling like raindrops and i said:

 "Ashadu anna la ilaha illa allah wa ashhadu anna muhammad rasoolu allah "

       I certify that there is no god but Allah and I bear witness that Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of God"

        O God, how sweet are these words, It is truly the key of happiness, Oh Allah I am returning to you, I am returning to my prayers, I am returning to obeying my parents, I am returning to keeping intact the ties of kinship, I am returning to fasting, I am returning all the good deeds you have asked of us muslims, O Allah. I took the first plane to go back to my country, the first thing I heard the moment i arrived at the airport Is the call for prayer "Adhan" Tears fell uncontrollably..."Will Allah forgive me"? I went to my mother, I threw myself on her shoulder and just cried, Oh Mother... I will never disobey my Lord, O mother forgive my disobedience.
        She hugged me tight and said: "My dear boy... Be good to Allah and obey Him... He is merciful...and accepts repentance. Days passed and Mohammed's life is moving from good to better and his soul is filled with happiness, He only suffers whenever he remembers that trip. Everyday his mother would come to his room at night and hear him crying, reading the Quran or seeking forgiveness "istighfar and duaa" .
        One day his mother went to his room to wake him for Fajr (Morning) prayer, Opened the door,she inhaled a beautiful scent that she had never known. She put her hands on the bed trying to feel her son, bur he wasn't in his bed, She looked across the room with her weak sight and saw him in a "sujood"(prostration)  knelt position on the prayer rug.
        She stood staring at him and waiting.... she waited too long She Called: Mohammed.. my son. He did not raise his head.
         His mother Approached him... Reached out and moved him..he fell on his side... She couldn't believe it or bear this situation.Could it be? could her son have died knelling in his prayer?! She couldn't bear watching this spectacular and difficult scene... Heavy tears came out of her eyes She called:: Hey boys girls !! O people of the house ... O People of the house Look at your brother "Mohammed" move him, shake him!!! O  Mother!!! said his younger brother: My brother Mohammed has died... He died kneeling! She knew that the scent she had smelt of a pure soul brought by the angels of mercy that took his pure spirit to his lord and master whom was proud to have this clean soul returned to its creator... And Allah gave him a good ending. He loved Allah and Allah loved him.

 Congratulations, O Mohammed, this is love.. Congratulations for this ending... What do you think brothers and sisters? Let's all pledge: To only love and do what pleases Allah and to hate what the almighty hates.