I saw on BBC news 24 today a news piece about the Bokhari jews from uzbekistan how 200000 of them have already emmigrated to Israel and many more are on their way. They interviewed al ittle jewish boy learning hebrew in school, when asked why he was doing that he said because he was going back to israel one day soon. It made me so sad because that 7 or 8 year old boy believes he has the right to go live in Israel, milliond of jews around the world have this right and the palestinians are constantly told that if they want to negotiate any peace deal then they have to revoke this very basic right. How can the west not see the injustice in this?

i found this article on the net:


Napoleon Bonaparte embraced Islam?


England's foe for many years has been France. The legacy remains as seen in the Capital of England, London, where monuments dedicated to defeats over France, are evident. The defeats have been most significant against that of when France was being ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte. (Nelson's Column, Trafelgar Square, Waterloo Station to name but a few.)


Yet, history is seldom seen in the truthful light, and is nearly always partial to the 'winning side' - in whose hand the pen remains, long after both the battle and the war have been won. Yet, recent discoveries have seemed to suggest some interesting facts about Napoleon and his religious beliefs.


In the book, ‘Satanic Voices - Ancient and Modern’ by David M. Pidcock, (1992 ISBN: 1-81012-03-1), it states on page 61, that the then official French Newspaper, Le Moniteur, carried the accounts of his conversion to Islam, in 1798 C.E.


It mentions his new Muslim name, which was ‘Aly (Ali) Napoleon Bonaparte’. He commends the conversion of his General Jacques Menou, who became known as General ‘Abdullah-Jacques Menou’, who later married an Egyptian, Sitti Zoubeida - who was descended from the line of the Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace).


Napoleon did recognise the superiority of the Islamic (Shari'ah) Law - and did attempt to implement this in his Empire. Most of this, as one can imagine, has been removed/replaced by modern-day secular laws in France and other parts of Europe, but some aspects of the Islamic (Shari'ah) Law do currently exist in French constitution as the basis for some of their laws from the Code Napoleone. One publicised case was that of the fatal car accident with Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al-Fayed. "The photographers were charged with an old part of the French Jurisprudence, for ‘not helping at the scene of an accident’- which is taken from the Shari'ah Law of Imam Malik." (David M. Pidcock, 1998 C.E.)


Further detailed accounts of this can be found in the book 'Napoleon And Islam' by C. Cherfils. ISBN: 967-61-0898-7

<b><i>Imaam Abu Bakr Ibn Abee Shaybah</i></b>


Shaikh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee


His Checking of Ibn Abee Shaybah's book Kitaab-ul-Eemaan (pg. 11-12)


He was Abu Bakr 'Abdullaah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Abee Shaybah Ibraaheem Ibn 'Uthmaan Al-'Abasee Al-Koofee. He was the author of large voluminous works such as Al-Musannaf, Al-Musnad and others.


He was born in 159H and heard from a large group of the scholars from the reliable and trustworthy Imaams, such as Sufyaan Ibn 'Uyainah, 'Abdullaah Ibn Al-Mubaarak and 'Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Mahdee.


Imaam Ahmad and his son, 'Abdullaah, reported on his authority and he is from the shuyookh (teachers) of the famous Imaams: Al-Bukhaaree, Muslim, Abu Dawood and Ibn Maajah.


Abu 'Ubayd Al-Qaasim Ibn Salaam (rahimahullaah) said: "The leading scholars of Hadeeth are four: The most knowledgeable of them of the Halaal and the Haraam (Lawful and Unlawful) is Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. The best at listing hadeeth and placing them in the right context is 'Alee Ibn Al-Madeenee. The best at writing a book is Ibn Abee Shaybah. And the most knowledgeable of which hadeeth are authentic and which are weak is Yahyaa Ibn Ma'een."


And he also said: "(Knowledge of) the Hadeeth ultimately goes back to four (people): to Abu Bakr Ibn Abee Shaybah, Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Yahyaa Ibn Ma'een and 'Alee Ibn Al-Madeenee. So Abu Bakr (Ibn Abee Shaybah) is the best amongst them at presenting it (i.e. the hadeeth). Ahmad is the one with the most Fiqh (understanding) of it amongst them. Yahyaa is best amongst them at gathering and collecting it. And 'Alee is the most knowledgeable amongst them of it."


Al-'Ijlee (rahimahullaah) said: "He is reliable (thiqqah) and a Haafidh."


Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee (rahimahullaah) said: "He was precise in his narration (mutqin), memorized many ahaadeeth (haafidh), and produced many works (mukthir). He wrote the books Al-Musnad, Al-Ahkaam, and At-Tafseer. He died in the year 235H."


Al-Haafidh Ad-Dhahabee (rahimahullaah) described him as: "The Grand and unique Haafidh, and the one who is reliable (in narration)."


He died at the age of 76.


<b>The following volumes of his book Al-Musannaf can be found in Al-Maktabah Adh-Dhaahiriyyah (Dhahiree Library) in various manuscript forms: </b>


The first volume: 278 ahaadeeth (pg. 1-128)


A second copy of this (first volume) is defective: 290 ahaadeeth (pg. 1-210)


The second volume: A third copy, which is defective: 422 ahaadeeth (pg. 1-230)


The seventh and eighth volume: A fourth copy: 288 ahaadeeth (pg. 1-209)


The eleventh and twelfth volume: the same copy: 289 ahaadeeth (pg. 1-208)


He also has a book in this library called Kitaab Al-Adab (The Book of Manners) similar to the book Al-Adab Al-Mufrad of Imaam Al-Bukhaaree, with first and second volumes. It is understood that its complete set consists of three volumes, but the third volume is not found in the Dhahiree Library. So if it is found in some of the other libraries, I suggest that the noble people responsible for it strive to print and distribute it, for it is extremely valuable.

Imaam Abul-Hasan, ‘Alee Ibn Al-Madeenee


<b>His Name and Lineage: </b>


He was ‘Alee bin ‘Abdillaah bin Ja’far bin Najeeh as-Sa’adee, Abul-Hasan Ibn al-Madeenee, the reliable authority, the Haafidh, author of books, the expert, the Imaam of Ahlul-Hadeeth, the Leader in the Science of Narrators and Defects, and the foremost of scholars of Hadeeth during his time.


He was born in 161H in the era of the eminent scholars of Hadeeth, such as Ibn Hanbal, Ibn Mahdee, Ibn ‘Uyainah, Al-Qattaan and others.


<b>His Teachers:</b>


He learned and took knowledge from the Imaams of Hadeeth of his time like Hamaad bin Zayd, Sufyaan bin ‘Uyainah, Yahyaa bin Sa’eed al-Qattaan, Hushaim bin Basheer, ‘Abdur-Rahmaan bin Mahdee and others.


<b>His Students: </b>


Many people learned under and benefited from ‘Alee Ibn al-Madeenee, such as: his son, ‘Abdullaah, Ahmad bin Mansoor ar-Ramaadee, Saalih Juzrah, Abu Haatim ar-Raazee and others.


<b>The Scholars’ Praise for Him:</b>


Abu Haatim ar-Raazee said about him: “He was a symbol amongst the people in knowledge of the Hadeeth and its Defects. Imaam Ahmad would not call him by his name, but rather by his kunyah out of respect for him.”


Yahyaa al-Qattaan said: “They blame me for my love for ‘Alee Ibn al-Madeenee, but I learn from him.”


<b>His Search for Knowledge:</b>


As for his search for knowledge, he sought knowledge of Hadeeth and memorized them and became so proficient in that field that he surpassed the people of his time and the Hadeeth scholars of his era, amongst whom were the senior Muhadditheen. So he reached a level in Hadeeth that no one else reached, such that the people would write about how he stood, how he sat and what he wore, as well as everything he said or did.


<b>His Books:</b>


Among the books that he authored were: Al-Asaamee wal-Kunaa (Names and Kunyahs of Narrators), the book ad-Du’afaa (Weak Narrators), at-Tabaqaat (Biographies of Narrators), Al-Waham wal-Khata’ (Defects and Errors in Hadeeth), ‘Ilal-ul-Hadeeth wa Ma’rifat-ir-Rijaal (Defects of Hadeeth and Knowledge of the Narrators), and others.


<b>His Death:</b>


Imaam Ibn al-Madeenee died in the year 234H.

<b>The Story of ABRAHAM
</b>


After Noah, Abraham was selected by God to be His Prophet. Abraham first preached in his own country, now known as Iraq. Then he moved to Syria, Palestine and Egypt. Finally, he settled down in Arabia.



In carrying on with his mission, he was assisted by other messengers appointed from his own family by God: Lot, his nephew, who lived in the midst of the people of Jordan, and Abraham's two sons, the elder son Ishmael [or Ismail], and the younger Isaac [or Ishaq].



<i>Isaac preached in Syria and Palestine. Ishmael assisted his father in Arabia and is credited with having helped him in building the Ka'aba, which is now the religious center of the Islamic world. Ishmael and Isaac founded two sects, the Ismailites and Israelites respectively. </i>



The tribe of Quraish, to which Muhammad belonged, is said to be Ismailite in origin, while the Jews and the Christians are said to be descendants of Jacob, whose other name was Israel, the son of Isaac and the grandson of Abraham. Hence Abraham is regarded as the father of all Semitic peoples; from him were born not only Jews and Christians but also the Muslims. He is the common bond who links them all. After him, God transferred the leadership to Isaac and Jacob, and their descendants are collectively described in the Quran as 'the Children of Israel'.



As soon as Abraham received the commission from the Lord to propogate the Oneness of God and preach His worship among the people, he called upon the Lord to preserve the Ka'aba that he had built to eradicate the worship of idols, which had led many people astray. Abraham asked them, <b>'What is it that you worship?' </b>



They replied: We worship the idols, as did our fathers. And in devotion to them we shall remain steadfast. [26: 72, 74]


<b>Abraham asked them: Do they hear you when you call them? Have they the power to do anything, either good or bad for you? [26:73]</b>



He reminded them that there was <b>only one God, </b>the Lord of all creation, who controlled Life, death and resurrection. He told his own father, Azar, to desist from worshipping idols. He said he had learned from his own experience that God alone was worthy of worship. He was shown by God 'the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth so that he might be convinced of the faith' in his Creator.



<i>The Quran narrates[/i<b>]: When the night was dark, Abraham saw a star; he said to himself, 'This must be the Lord.' But soon the star set and his faith was shaken. Then he saw the moon rising in the sky. 'This is the Lord,' he said. However, when it waned, he lost faith in it. Likewise, when the sun rose, brighter than everything, he was convinced that it was the Lord. But the sun also set, and Abraham cried: 'I set my face against all these. I repudiate every other kind of worship except the worship of God, Creator of all that is in the heavens and on the earth.' [6:76-79]</b>
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The people jeered at Abraham and remonstrated with him, and even stoned him; they tried to frighten him into believing that their idols would destroy him and his God would not be able to save him
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But Abraham responded: <b>Will you dispute with me about Allah who has guided me? I have no fear of the idols you worship. Unless my Lord wills nothing can happen. [6:80-81]</b>



Turning to his father, Abraham asked what the images were to which he and his people were devoted. Azar replied that they worshipped what their fathers had worshipped. Abraham said: 'Then assuredly, you and your fathers are clearly in error.' Earlier, he had told Nimrod, the King of Iraq, not to forget that <b>it was God who gave him the Kingdom and power and glory</b>; but the King, in his arrogance, had denied it and had declared that he determined the life and death of his subjects.



<i>Abraham had then asked him</i><b>: 'Allah makes the sun rise from the east; can you make it rise from the west?' The King had no answer. He sentenced Abraham to be burnt alive.</b>



<i>Abraham bore all the hardships but remained firm and steadfast in his loyalty to God. One day he broke all the idols in the Ka'aba, one by one, except the largest. As soon as the people heard of the destruction, they rushed to the temple and, seething with rage, cried</i>
<b>: Who has done this to our idols? This is, indeed, an outrage. [21:59]</b>



They were told that young Abraham was the culprit. <b>'Fetch him,' </b>they demanded. <b>'And let everyone witness what we do do him.</b>' When Abrahm was brought before them, they asked him: <b>'Who has done this to our idols?' 'Not I; it is that big idol over there. Why don't you question him?' </b>
They replied that idols did not speak.


<b>Abraham said: </b><i>Isn't it strange that you should worship these idols which can neither speak nor do anything. They can neither help nor harm anyone. Shame on you and on your idol worship. How foolish of you to worship them. [21:60]</i>



They were fashioned, he reminded them, by their own hands. He beseeched them to worship the One God who created and fashioned everything. They were so angered by his words that they decided to throw him into a pyre of blazing fire. They could not succeed, however, <b>because God 'made them bite the dust'</b>.



Abraham prayed to the Lord to grant him an heir, who 'will be numbered among the righteous'. So God gave him a gentle boy, Ishmael. But Abraham had pledged to God in a dream that if he had a son, he would offer him in sacrifice to the Lord. Abraham told his son of his dream and his pledge. 'Then, Father, ' said Ishmael, <i>'you should honor your commitment and surrender me to the will of God.'</i>



<i>So Abraham laid him down, and as he was about to slay him, he heard the Voice commanding him: </i>
<b>Enough, Abraham! You have kept your word with Us. You have already fulfilled the vision. [37:105]</b>



<b>The Lord had intended merely to test Abraham; He now declared that he had fulfilled his commitment: We redeem Abraham's son with a great sacrifice and We give Our benediction to him and bless him through generations to come and shower Our peace upon him. [37:107-109]</b>



<i>Thus God rewarded the righteous and His 'believing servants'.</i>


<b>In Isaac, Abraham's other and younger son, the Lord gave to the world 'one of the best of prophets'. Among their descendants some did good deeds, but some who did bad, 'were blatant evil-doers, who sinned against themselves' . [37:110-113]</b>



<b>The Quran clarifies[/b<i>]: Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian. He was a hanif, a man of pure worship, he was not an idolator but a believer in One God; only those who follow him are entitled to claim relationship with him. Muhammad and his followers are nearer to him. Allah is the protector of all believers. [3:67-68</i>
]</b>


<i>Referring to the House of Mecca, </i>'the place of sanctuary and serenity for the people', Allah asked Muhammad to 'make it your House of prayers'. Thus God's covenant given to Abraham and Ishmael was fulfilled and the Ka'aba became for the believers 'the pilgrim circuit' for worship and for prostration. Abraham and Isaac had prayed to Allah to 'send among our people after us a messenger of our own kin who recites to the people Your revelations, teaches them the Book and the wisdom it contains and purges them of all evil' [2:129].



Allah admonishes: Tell the people, O Muhammad! that to be rightly guided one need not be a Jew or a Christian. The righteous belong to the community of Abraham, who was pure in his worship of God. So were Ishmael, Jacob and the tribes, and Moses, Jesus and the rest. They are all Our messengers; We make no distinction between them. [2:135-136]

salamu alaikum,


i have been looking for banat aisha but its not there any more. i hope its not because of my thread. i didn't mean it to be a fitna, i am worried that because of me u have deleted the entire banat aisha forum. Ur help and advice was and is valueable for me and has been helping me to deal with my issues so please don't abandon me now.


That one issue is not the only thing i m all about, i m sure i can a learn a lot more from and contribute a lot more to the forum,


wassalm

The Banaat Aisha aka Sisters -private forum, is open to everyone!~



I just thought to let you know.........


Because I know that one cannot enter that room unless Muslimah grants them permission for access, but look at me I just joined and I got in just like that.


~Concerned Sister~


MaSalama

Praise be to Allah Lord of the Worlds, King of the Kings the Merciful most Compassionate, and prayer and peace be upon His Messenger Mohamed, his household and companions.


I found this article Insh a Allah useful as giving guidelines about the process of Dawa, may Allah allow us all to benefit. May be those of you who are active in masjed or other forms of Islamic facilities can even print and use it.


"Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم): "This is my way; I invite unto Allâh (i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (also must invite others to Allâh i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism with sure knowledge)."(Quran 12:108)


<b>Dawa`a is the duty of every Muslim</b>


"You [true believers in Islâmic Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) and his Sunnah] are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma‘rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and all that Islâm has forbidden), and you believe in Allâh[1]. And had the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) believed, it would have been better for them; among them are some who have faith, but most of them are Al-Fâsiqûn (disobedient to Allâh - and rebellious against Allâh’s Command)."(3:110)


<b>Note that being the best Ummah that were raised to people is closely associated with enjoining the good and forbidding the evil. In other words giving Dawa each within his/ her own capabilities. </b>


"And remind (by preaching the Qur’ân, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), for verily, the reminding profits the believers." (Quran 51:55)


Another command to remind the believers.


"And warn your tribe (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of near kindred.[1] "(Quran 26:214)


"O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allâh, but do that which they are commanded." (Quran 66:6)


<b>An indication of the priority to start by yourself then give dawa`a to the next of kin, close family members. Some people get carried out by giving dawa`a to non Muslims and just over look their family members who may be even Muslims but still need dawa`a.</b>


<b>Now to what shall we call?
</b>As in 12:108 of course to the path of Allah:" This is my way; I invite unto Allâh"


" So stand (ask Allâh to make) you (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) firm and straight (on the religion of Islâmic Monotheism) as you are commanded and those (your companions) who turn in repentance (unto Allâh) with you, and transgress not (Allâh’s Legal Limits). Verily, He is All-Seer of what you do. * And incline not toward those who do wrong, lest the Fire should touch you, and you have no protectors other than Allâh, nor you would then be helped.[1] * And perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât ), at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night [i.e. the five compulsory Salât (prayers)]. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins). That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice). [2]* . And be patient; verily, Allâh wastes not the reward of the good-doers. " (Quran 11:112-115)


<b>Also to make dawa`a to follow the straight path not like the ones who came too hard on themselves or those who were very lenient.</b>


<b>Would the one making dawa`a expect a reward back from the other party?</b>


Look at:" "And O my people! I ask of you no wealth for it, my reward is from none but Allâh. I am not going to drive away those who have believed. Surely, they are going to meet their Lord, but I see that you are a people that are ignorant. "O my people I ask of you no reward for it (the Message). My reward is only from Him Who created me. Will you not then understand?” (Quran 11:29,51)


<b>And</b>


" That is (the Paradise) whereof Allâh gives glad tidings to His slaves who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds. Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم): "No reward do I ask of you for this except to be kind to me for my kinship with you."[1] And whoever earns a good righteous deed, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (the deeds of those who are obedient to Him). "(Quran 42:23)


<b>One must never claim personal credit or attribute the success to his ability, but rather seek Allah’s close guidance and assistance making sure to underline this to the people:</b>


" He said: "O my people! Tell me if I have a clear evidence from my Lord and He has given me a good sustenance from Himself (shall I corrupt it by mixing it with the unlawfully earned money). I wish not, in contradiction to you, to do that which I forbid you. I only desire reform to the best of my power. And my guidance cannot come except from Allâh, in Him I trust and unto Him I repent". (Quran 11:88)


<b>One who is making dawa`a must always maintain a humble attitude</b>:


And the servants of ((Allah)) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!";" (Quran 25:46)


"And swell not thy cheek (for pride) at men, nor walk in insolence through the earth; for Allah loveth not any arrogant boaster. *And be moderate in thy pace, and lower thy voice; for the harshest of sounds without doubt is the braying of the ass." (Quran 31:18-19)


“ Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides Allah, lest they out of spite revile Allah in their ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each people its own doings. In the end will they return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of all that they did.” (Quran 6:108)


“And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say, "We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)." (Quran 29:46)


<b>This is Allah’s instructions not to initiate an aggressive dialogue with the non Muslims. Please note on the 2nd Ayah, the exception of who to talk to in a harsh manner.</b>


“Quite a number of the People of the Book wish they could Turn you (people) back to infidelity after ye have believed, from selfish envy, after the Truth hath become Manifest unto them: But forgive and overlook, Till Allah accomplish His purpose; for Allah Hath power over all things“ (Quran 2: 109)


<b>Look at the command to forgive and overlook</b>


“Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things. “ (Quran 2:256)


“So if they dispute with thee, say: "I have submitted My whole self to Allah and so have those who follow me." And say to the People of the Book and to those who are unlearned: "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" If they do, they are in right guidance, but if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the Message; and in Allah.s sight are (all) His servants.” (Quran 3:20)


“Say: "O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah. that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah.s Will). (Quran 3: 64)


“"And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say: "True guidance is the Guidance of Allah. (Fear ye) Lest a revelation be sent to someone (else) Like unto that which was sent unto you? or that those (Receiving such revelation) should engage you in argument before your Lord?" Say: "All bounties are in the hand of Allah. He granteth them to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth for all, and He knoweth all things." (Quran 3: 73)


“Not all of them are alike: Of the People of the Book are a portion that stand (For the right): They rehearse the Signs of Allah all night long, and they prostrate themselves in adoration. “ (Quran 3:13)


“They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin what is right, and forbid what is wrong; and they hasten (in emulation) in (all) good works: They are in the ranks of the righteous. “ (Quran 3: 114)


‘If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah. and then escort him to where he can be secure. That is because they are men without knowledge. * How can there be a league, before Allah and His Messenger, with the Pagans, except those with whom ye made a treaty near the sacred Mosque? As long as these stand true to you, stand ye true to them: for Allah doth love the righteous.” (Quran 9:6-7)


<b>Be hard on non Muslims who are fighting Muslim:</b>


“They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks. (Quran 4:089)


"Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant" (Quran 7:199)


<b>We are all aware of the incident of Ta-ef, when the Messenger of Allah (PAPBUH) was so badly treated from people there, that he sat next to a wall invoking upon Allah, and Allah sent him the angle of mountains telling him if he wants he has a command from Allah to pull down the two mountains over the people. What did the Messenger say, did he make dua against them of destruction? No he said, no just in case one of them will become a Muslim.
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This is the attitude of the Messenger of Allah (PAPBUH)


I don’t think we need more comments


<b>As for the relation among Muslims:</b>


“O ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let some women laugh at others: It may be that the (latter are better than the (former): Nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames: Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed: And those who do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong. *O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, ye would abhor it...But fear Allah. For Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. * O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).’ (Quran 49: 11-13)


“Say to My servants that they should (only) say those things that are best: for Satan doth sow dissensions among them: For Satan is to man an avowed enemy.” (17:53)


“Is there any Reward for Good - other than Good?” (55:60)


One last thing, just ponder on the story of Al Khidr and Mussa (SAW) in Surat Kahf, how Mussa thought he is the most knowledgeable and Allah taught him a practical lesson through Al Khidr.


Praise be to Allah who guided us for this, if it was not for Him we wouldn't have been guided, prayer and peace on our Messenger Mohamed


May Allah accept

As salam alykom dear members


Once again we I apologize to my dear brothers and sisters. <b>The ISP put the forum down although we bought the full server.
</b> Just because the VBulletin version was not registered on the new server. Actually I purchased the license through an agent who is the owner of our previous server. But I think I lost it after moving to a different host. The new company was supposed to either register the V Bulletin or inform me. But I was surprised with the full shut down of the site. They only informed me when I contacted them. As for me I will not deal with Mr. John owner of VBulletin again and I hope u accept your brother's decision.


After being acquainted with the functions of the new package I felt it is good enough to serve our needs in Islammessage.


Just in case u face trouble with your pass word, don’t worry, u can easily solve it Insh a Allah only in a minute.


Go to: I've forgotten my password! click here


It will take u here:


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Type your user name.


check your email


You will find a message with a link taking u to your CP containing your new password


Good luck everybody


Again accept my apology


Your brother in Islam


Hassan

as salam alykom

I received this very touching email and felt I must share it

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An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.

So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity.

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The Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: "On the Day of Judgement, one will not be able to move away, before Allah, until he has accounted for his: LIFE: How it was spent ?

KNOWLEDGE: To what use it was put to ? WEALTH: How it was aquired and spent ? BODY: How it was utilised ?"

Our temporary life here is only a life of probation, for the perpetual life in the Hereafter. Strive as much as we can with good deeds so that our LIFE; KNOWLEDGE; WEALTH AND BODY; when questioned on the Day of Judgement, will have acceptable;sincere;virtuous actions written all over.

May we perform our Actions with UTMOST SINCERITY now; so that we may reap the benefits in the Hereafter. INSHA-ALLAH.

Courtesy: www.everymuslim.com