Alsalamu Alikum

I am a new user in your forum

Can I share with you ?

I hope I find a place with you.

Thank you.

Praise be to Allah and prayer and peace be upon His Messenger Mohamed the illiterate prophet.

I found that the last post took us to the topic of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

Go to the last post on this page:

I thought thousand times before elaborating on this issue. I never claim myself to be a scholar capable of tackling such a crucial and vast topic in Islam. Yet I thought to myself that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said convey after me even one Ayah. So I said to myself I will try my best with the close guidance and support of Allah to say what I know on this topic.

Remembrance of Allah which He classified in Quran as being “Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) Without doubt and Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do” (Quran 29 : 45). At the beginning of the Ayah, Allah commands us to recite the Quran which is one form of dhikr the best actually (if u want Allah to talk to u read the Quran if u want to talk to Him pray), then to establish prayer in order to help one stay away from sins, which is another form of dhikr of course. He concluded then by confirming that after doing this entire still Allah’s remembrance to His servants remains greater of course than ours. (The Arabic Ayah conveys this meaning with all due respect to the translator).

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If u simply refer this to the hadeeth narrated by Abi Horaira that the Messenger of Allah said: "Allah may He be Glorified Say: I am up to My servant's expectation of Me, and I Am with him when he remembers Me, if he remembers me within himself I remember him within Myself, if he remembers me in a gathering I would remember him in a gathering better than the one in which he remembered me, if the servant comes close to me as much as an open hand, I would come close to him an arm's length (from elbow to hand), if he comes close to me an arms length, I would come close to him what equals the full arm's length, if he comes to me walking I would run toward him. To Him is all the credit ” (reported by Ahmed).

With a simple comparison we can easily conclude that the Ayah refers to the remembrance of Allah for us to be of course the greatest.

As Salam Alykom

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Add Arabic Language Support to

Windows XP

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 95, 98 or ME

Configure Office 2000 or XP

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Windows XP

Download fbarab.zip from this site.

Extract the installation package from fbarab.zip with a decompression utility.

Run fbarab.exe to install the Arabic keyboard layouts.

Restart Windows.

Load the keyboard layouts:

Click on the Start button.

Click on Control Panel.

The Control Panel is directly accessible in the standard Start menu but it is inside Settings in the classic Start menu.

Click on "Date, Time, Language and Regional Options."

Select the "Add other languages" task.

Or click on "Regional and Language Options" and select the Languages tab.

Check the "Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages" option and click on the Apply button.

Click Yes when you are asked to restart Windows.

Go to "Add other languages" again and click on the Details button.

Click on the Add button.

Select Arabic in the drop-down list of input languages and select Arabic ASDF Eastern or Arabic ASDF Western in the drop-down list of keyboard layouts.

Click OK as many times as you are prompted to and then close "Date, Time, Language and Regional Options."

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Windows 2000

Download fbarab.zip from this site.

Extract the installation package from fbarab.zip with a decompression utility.

Run fbarab.exe to install the Arabic keyboard layouts.

Restart Windows.

Load the keyboard layouts:

Open My Computer and Control Panel.

Double-click on Regional Options and select the General tab.

Check Arabic under Language Settings for the System.

Select the Input Locales tab and click on the Add button.

Select Arabic in the drop-down list of languages and select Arabic ASDF Eastern or Arabic ASDF Western in the drop-down list of keyboard layouts.

Click OK.

Make sure that the "Enable indicator on taskbar" option is checked and click OK.

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Windows NT 4.0

Install Arabic Language Support with the Internet Explorer installer or from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM:

Open the Langpack folder on your Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.

Right-click on Arabic.inf and left-click on Install.

If the installer asks for c_1256.nls, click on the Browse button and find c_1256.nls in the i386 folder. Return to the Langpack folder when asked for the location of files again.

Restart Windows.

Download fbarab.zip from this site.

Extract the installation package from fbarab.zip with a decompression utility.

Run fbarab.exe to install the Arabic keyboard layouts.

Restart Windows.

Load the keyboard layouts:

Open My Computer, Control Panel, Keyboard and select the Language tab.

Click on the Add button, select Arabic and click OK.

Click on the Properties button, select Arabic ASDF Eastern or Western and click OK.

Make sure that Left Alt+Shift is selected for Switch Languages and that "Enable indicator on taskbar" is checked and click OK.

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Windows 95, 98, ME, or NT 4.0

Install Microsoft's Arabic Language Support with the Internet Explorer installer:

Find the Internet Explorer installer (ie*setup.exe) on your hard disk or download it from Microsoft. If you have several versions of it then choose the latest version. You need version 5.01 or later.

Launch the Internet Explorer installer and accept the license agreement.

Select the installation option that allows you to "customize your browser" and click Next.

Scroll down to Multi-Language Support, check Arabic Language Support and click Next.

Download fbarab.zip from this site.

Extract the installation package from fbarab.zip with a decompression utility.

Run fbarab.exe to install the Arabic ASDF keyboard layout.

Restart Windows.

Load the keyboard layout:

Open My Computer, Control Panel, Keyboard and select the Language tab.

Click on the Add button, select Arabic and click OK.

Click on the Properties button, select Arabic ASDF and click OK.

Make sure that Left Alt+Shift is selected for Switch Languages and that "Enable indicator on taskbar" is checked and click OK.

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Microsoft Office 2000 or XP

Click on the Start button.

Move the pointer over Microsoft Office Tools in Programs and click on Microsoft Office Language Settings.

Select the Enabled Languages tab, check Arabic and click OK.

Leave your preferred language as it is unless you really want to change it and click OK.

Click OK.

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The Prophet's Married Life

Q. A Christian missionary Dr. Anis Shorrosh says that the prophet's wives were virtually captives in the prophet's houses. This he says because they were not to be spoken to except from behind a curtain, and because they could not remarry after Muhammad's death (see Dr. Anis Shorrosh, Islam Revealed. US: Thomas Nelson, 1988. p. 64).

A. Dr. Shorrosh is mistaken. First, the wives of the prophet (pbuh) were allowed to go out for their needs as specifically stated in the authentic hadiths although it is true that they were also directed to stay at home except when such need arose.

Second, they were allowed to speak to other women face to face. The curtain applied only in speaking to men. This was not to keep the wives of the prophet captive but, as the Qur'an specifically said, so as to keep purity in their hearts and the hearts of the men who spoke to them. They were not captives but teachers. Men had to continually come to learn from them about the prophet's example. The curtain rule was only to make sure that the wrong type of attraction did not develop between teacher and student.

Third, the fact that the wives of the prophet could not remarry after his death has to be understood in its fuller context. The Qur'an declared them to be the mothers of the believers. It was more of an honour to those women to have billions of spiritual children than to have temporary husbands.

Fourth, while the prophet (pbuh) was alive he offered them to opt for a separation so that they can go their separate ways. They had shown some discontent over the prophet's self-imposed poverty. But when the offer was made they refused to leave the prophet and his poverty. What would they choose after his death?

Fifth, a mother in Islam is more honourable than a wife. After they are already promoted to the respectable position as mother of all the believers why would they want to demote themselves to become wives of their spiritual sons? Dr. Shorrosh needs to look at this broader context in order to properly understand the honourable position of the wives of the prophet (pbuh).

[img:5d8fe0f0f2]http://forums.hidayahonline.org/images/a...051984.gif[/img:5d8fe0f0f2][b:5d8fe0f0f2]SENDING OUT AN S.O.S. [/size:5d8fe0f0f2][/b:5d8fe0f0f2] [img:5d8fe0f0f2]http://forums.hidayahonline.org/images/a...051984.gif[/img:5d8fe0f0f2][b:5d8fe0f0f2]SENDING OUT AN <span>S.O.S. [/size:5d8fe0f0f2][/b:5d8fe0f0f2] [img:5d8fe0f0f2]</span><span>http://forums.hidayahonline.org/images/avatars/3f8a16303e03153051984.gif</span><span>[/img:5d8fe0f0f2]</span>

<span> [img:5d8fe0f0f2]</span><span>http://www.gifs.net/animate/colormov.gif</span><span>[/img:5d8fe0f0f2]</span>

<span>Many of us come to a flash-point in our lives where we find we must search for 'the truth'.</span>

<span>Something keeps ticking away inside us, driving us on. Some auto-danger signal inside our minds that keeps 'ringing alarm bells'. We don't realise it and we don't acknowledge it most times. For most of the time we stumble blindly in the dark with momentary flashes of light but not enough to act as a beacon. We can Kufr(verb of Kafir) - meaning we can "cover over "the truth / the light" but the warning sign is always there "Danger, Danger, Son of Adam - Judgement Day approaching". </span>

<span>Most people who visit here seem to be genuine caring souls searching for 'the truth'. Most have an elementary understanding of Islam and have more than likely browsed through the Qur'an.</span>

<span>But perhaps you didn't notice the opening address - </span>

<span>[b:5d8fe0f0f2]In fact, as for those who reject Faith; it is the same, whether you warn them or you don't, they will not believe. Allah has sealed their hearts and their hearing and their eyes are covered and there is a grievous punishment for them.[/b:5d8fe0f0f2] Surat Al-Baqarah 2.6-7</span>

<span>This is the part we need to consider.....</span>

<span>[b:5d8fe0f0f2]"Allah has sealed their hearts and their hearing and their eyes are covered..." [/b:5d8fe0f0f2]</span>

<span>If you are indeed truthful and genuine about wanting to know the 'truth' and have come seeking enlightenment then you must first ask God to 'unseal' you. But be warned, do not do as others have done and ask Jesus or Buddha etc.</span>

<span>Go into your bedroom and shut the door, get down on your knees and put your face on the ground (like a slave does before his king in the movies)</span>

<span>and say.....</span>

<span>[b:5d8fe0f0f2]Allah.....I am a son of Adam</span>

<span>And I come seeking the truth </span>

<span>If heaven and hell be true </span>

<span>I do not want to be counted amongst the losers </span>

<span>Please 'unseal' me </span>

<span>And show me the truth. </span>

<span>Ameen.[/b:5d8fe0f0f2]</span>

<span>Practice this and recite it over and over. You know it's true. Seek and ye shall find. Ask and the seal will be opened.</span>

<span>May Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, Lord of all the Worlds and all creation guide you to the straight path. </span>

Bismillah,

As-salaamu alaikum ,

Insha'llah, make dua to Allah (guidance prayer), what I suggest, is that you do seek full custody, (the offspring should not have to be deprieved of islam, because of his mother's or father's sins and weaknesses.

Especially because he is male as yourslef, and if you are indeed practicing islam. You must not never keep your offspring away from their mothers, but explain to them that their mothers or fathers are weak muslims, they need Allah's help, and not to disrespect their parents. Also, you must keep a good relationship with your offspring, not to get back at their other parent, but to keep them closer to yourself than, the weaker parent.

Patience prayer peace, and no matter what your children will love you for allow them to see the other parent.

you must teach your child to love his parent without obeying her. or him, if they don't obey Allah andHis Messenger (saaws).

Custody, yes for sure, tyour child will need your directions for sure, with a mom or dad who s not the straight path.

May Allah join us in righteousness and keep us all from wrong-doings...amin!

as-salaamu alaikum wa rahmantu'llah

Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem

As-salaamu alaykum wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu (Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings) to all my brothers & sisters in Islaam.....

I am in need of someone who can help get a copy(s) of this book.....

http://www.islam-guide.com/fr

......delivered to an address in Gaza Palestine quickly.

I think this one is one of the best. Any other Dawah books would be good too.

Some french speaking people are visiting a brother soon and they expressed an interest in Islam and he needs some dawah books for them.

Can anyone help?

Baarak Allaahu Feekum wa JazakumAllah khairan for your efforts.

[i:d6affaf19d]WasSalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh[/i:d6affaf19d]

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[b:d6affaf19d]The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on Him by them; but shun such men as use profanity in His names: for what they do they will soon be requited. Surat Al-A'Raf 7:180[/b:d6affaf19d][/size:d6affaf19d]

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[b:d6affaf19d]<span><span>And your Rabb says: "Call on Me, I will answer your prayers. Surely those who are too arrogant to worship Me shall soon enter hell in humiliation." Surat Ghafir 40:60[/color:d6affaf19d][/b:d6affaf19d]..........</span></span><span><span><span>and what are you waiting for.....[b:d6affaf19d]say with me[/b:d6affaf19d].....[/size:d6affaf19d][/color:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span>ALLAHUMMA[/color:d6affaf19d].....THIS IS AMERICA. They came with their power and strength and their arrogance and pride </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>AND[/color:d6affaf19d] they have exceeded the limits </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>AND[/color:d6affaf19d] they believe your messenger a liar </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>AND[/color:d6affaf19d] they are killing the innocent old men women and children in Iraq. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>ALLAHUMMA[/color:d6affaf19d].....Don't leave a plane in the sky but You make it fall down </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>AND[/color:d6affaf19d] don't leave a tank on the earth but You burn it </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>AND[/color:d6affaf19d] dont leave a ship on the sea but You drown it.[/size:d6affaf19d][/b:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>And what are you waiting for.....[b:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Say with me[/color:d6affaf19d][/size:d6affaf19d][/b:d6affaf19d].....</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]AMEEN![/b:d6affaf19d][/size:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[img:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>http://caller.jeeran.com/post-2-53037-bocott01.gif</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[/img:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A BULLET TO PROTECT THE FILISTINIANS?[/b:d6affaf19d][/color:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]THEN PLEASE AT LEAST DO NOT BUY A BULLET FOR THEM TO KILL US!!![/b:d6affaf19d][/color:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]ALLAHUMMA AS-ALUKA FIRDAUS AL-`ALA[/b:d6affaf19d] - Oh Allah I ask You for the highest Firdaus.[/size:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]What do you know about Islaam? [/b:d6affaf19d] [/color:d6affaf19d] ***** </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]The Guide[/b:d6affaf19d] </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> ***** </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]The Light[/b:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> ***** </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>[b:d6affaf19d]The Path[/b:d6affaf19d]</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> ***** </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

Peace to all.

I am new to these forums and I do not see a place to introduce myself so I will do that here in the women's section.

I live in USA and have been a muslim for the past 26 years. The computer has become a sort of hobbie of mine. I have just recently started posting in forums and message boards.

I am so happy to find muslims with these boards.

I hope there are many of you out there that I can meet.

:roll: ummibrehim.

I need a little translation......reply, gimmie an email and I will send you the document with the text.....I had to write it myself so it looks pretty bad...thx whoever helps.[/img]

As Salam Alykom

To form a question u need to use one of the following words:

من

mann

who

ما / ماذا

ma / madha

what

كيف

kayfa

how

لماذا

lemadha

why

كم

مثل كم السعر

kumelse`ar

how much (price)

كم الوزن

kumel wazn

how much is the weight

كم الساعة

kum es-sa`ah

what is the time

how (but this how is usually used for quantities or hour): So kum is used in a wide range of areas.

متى

mata

when