Bismillah:


Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, Assalamo Alikum.


A 4 years old Filipino boy, His name is Mohammed, just had a successful operation of liver transplant in Hong Kong which costs about <b>US$120,000</b>, the amount was donated by the Muslim community and also Non Muslims of Hong Kong, and masha Allah the amount was paid to "<b>Queen Mary Hospital</b>" in Hong Kong and the operation was very successful Alhamdulelah and now Mohammed started to have a normal life.


<b>Unfortunately, this is not the end of Mohammed's story</b>; he is still in need of your support and help. I've met him yesterday with his family who begged the Muslim community everywhere to help them in anyway possible as they are right now facing a lot of difficulties in the days to come where they will not be able, even to buy medicine for their kid.


Today is their flight back to Philippines where Mohammed will start his journey of recovery.


<b>So, please help our young brother Mohammed and his family by any means possible, and most importantly is to keep them in your Du'a. </b>



<b>For more information and donations, please visit this link: </b>


http://jamailsultan.sanktuaryo.com/


I attached one photo for Mohammed with his mother after the operation, on the right hand side is his transplant surgeon from Hong Kong.


Thanks for your support and Jazakum Allahu khiran.


Salam


Wael.

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<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 261</b>





The parable of those who spend their property in the way of Allah is as the parable of a grain growing seven ears (with) a hundred grains in every ear; and Allah multiplies for whom He pleases; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 262</b>





(As for) those who spend their property in the way of Allah, then do not follow up what they have spent with reproach or injury, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 263</b>


Kind speech and forgiveness is better than charity followed by injury; and Allah is Self-sufficient, Forbearing.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 264</b>


O you who believe! do not make your charity worthless by reproach and injury, like him who spends his property to be seen of men and does not believe in Allah and the last day; so his parable is as the parable of a smooth rock with earth upon it, then a heavy rain falls upon it, so it leaves it bare; they shall not be able to gain anything of what they have earned; and Allah does not guide the unbelieving people.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 265</b>


And the parable of those who spend their property to seek the pleasure of Allah and for the certainty 'of their souls is as the parable of a garden on an elevated ground, upon which heavy rain falls so it brings forth its fruit twofold but if heavy rain does not fall upon it, then light rain (is sufficient); and Allah sees what you do.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 266</b>


Does one of you like that he should have a garden of palms and vines with streams flowing beneath it; he has in it all kinds of fruits; and old age has overtaken him and he has weak offspring, when, (lo!) a whirlwind with fire in it smites it so it becomes blasted; thus Allah makes the communications clear to you, that you may reflect.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 267</b>


O you who believe! spend (benevolently) of the good things that you earn and or what We have brought forth for you out of the earth, and do not aim at what is bad that you may spend (in alms) of it, while you would not take it yourselves unless you have its price lowered, and know that Allah is Self-sufficient, Praiseworthy.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 268</b>


Shaitan threatens you with poverty and enjoins you to be niggardly, and Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself and abundance; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 269</b>


He grants wisdom to whom He pleases, and whoever is granted wisdom, he indeed is given a great good and none but men of understanding mind.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 270</b>





And whatever alms you give or (whatever) vow you vow, surely Allah knows it; and the unjust shall have no helpers.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 271</b>


If you give alms openly, it is well, and if you hide it and give it to the poor, it is better for you; and this will do away with some of your evil deeds; and Allah is aware of what you do.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 272</b>





To make them walk in the right way is not incumbent on you, but Allah guides aright whom He pleases; and whatever good thing you spend, it is to your own good; and you do not spend but to seek Allah's pleasure; and whatever good things you spend shall be paid back to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 273</b>


(Alms are) for the poor who are confined in the way of Allah-- they cannot go about in the land; the ignorant man thinks them to be rich on account of (their) abstaining (from begging); you can recognize them by their mark; they do not beg from men importunately; and whatever good thing you spend, surely Allah knows it.


<b>Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 274</b>


(As for) those who spend their property by night and by day, secretly and openly, they shall have their reward from their Lord and they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.

Hey can anyone help here...


what's the difference between


اذ


اذا


لما


to me they all mean "when"


and what's the difference between لو and ان


to me they both mean "if"


can anyone explain with examples...


jazaakumullah Khairan :banghead: :blink:

By Audrey Hudson


The Washington Times


Muslim advocacy groups in the United States are condemning the recent kidnapping of 23 South Koreans in Afghanistan and are demanding their release.


The Christian missionaries have been held since July 19 by the Taliban, which is seeking the release of Taliban prisoners held by the Afghan government.


The Taliban killed two of the hostages, including group leader Shim Sung-min, 29, after saying that its demands had not been met.


A spokeswoman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations yesterday said the group "condemns the taking of the Korean hostages and demands that the kidnappers release them immediately and unconditionally."


Imam Mahdi Bray, executive director of Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation, sent a formal letter of condolence to the Republic of Korea's ambassador to the U.S. on Tuesday and issued a public statement of condemnation.


"MAS Freedom completely condemns the taking and killing of South Korean Christian hostages in Afghanistan as not only a gross violation of the human rights of these captives, but also a horrible violation of the norms of basic human decency," Mr. Bray said.


"These actions are completely contrary to the basic tenets of Islam, and for the sake of our Lord, we implore those who have taken these hostages to return them safely to their loved ones, and to stop this madness," he added.


Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, chairman of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD), said the hostage-taking "is a stark reminder of who our enemies are and the barbaric means they will continue to use to achieve their goals of militant Islamism."


S. Korea sending delegation to U.S. to seek help


"AIFD calls upon the Karzai administration and coalition countries working together against militant Islamists to harness our united military and diplomatic resources to achieve the release of the hostages and the defeat of their captors," Dr. Jasser said.


The World Muslim Organization in London yesterday warned about the effects of the kidnapping on the Muslim faith.


"Acts of violence and causing harm to innocent people will only damage the shining image of our great faith and no one will like to join our faith any more, after seeing what abnormal and thoughtless militants are doing to our innocent South Korean brothers. Let us leave such acts for the enemies of Islam," the group said.


The Associated Press reported that the Afghan army dropped leaflets yesterday warning of impending military action in the region where the missionaries are being held, but the army said the operation is not connected to the captives.


Gov. Marajudin Pathan said the Taliban agreed to a face-to-face meeting with Korea's ambassador to Afghanistan. Qari Yousef Ahmadi, who claims to speak for the Taliban militants, says the remaining 21 hostages were still alive, though two female captives were gravely ill and could die at any time.


South Korea is sending a parliamentary delegation to the United States to seek cooperation in resolving the crisis, and relatives of the hostages pleaded with U.S. Embassy officials during an hourlong visit for help in negotiating their loved ones' release.


The South Korean president's office said yesterday that Washington was involved in efforts to win the hostages' release, but at a basic level.


"We understand their dilemma and limits," presidential spokesman Cheon Ho-sun said.


• This article is based in part on wire service reports.


URL: http://wpherald.com/articles/5562/1/US-Mus...kidnapping.html

Asalaamu alikum,


I dont know if this is possible, but I am wondering if we would be able to get some type of a calander on the main page. What I mean is the current Islamic date displayed someplace on the main page. The reason I ask is because outside of Ramadan and other holidays I rarely know month/day it is. I thought it might be nice to be able to find it here.


Jazak Allah khairn

Usamah ibn Zaid inquired: "O Messenger of Allah, I never find you


fasting in any month like you do during the month of Sha'ban." The


Prophet responded: "That is a month the people neglect. It comes


between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are


raised to the Lord of the Worlds. I love that my deeds be raised


while I am fasting."


This is related by Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, and by Ibn Khuzaimah in his Sahih.

The Niqaab in light of the Holy Qur'an and Sahih Hadith.






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From the Quran


(This tafseer is Agreed upon by Ibn Kathir, Al-Qurtabi and At-Tabari)


The Noble Qur'an


Surah Al-Ahzaab, Verse #59


‘O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks ("Jalabib") veils all over their bodies (screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way Tafseer Al-Qurtabi) that is most convenient that they should be known (as such) and not molested: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."






Surah An-Nur, Verses #30 and #31


‘And Say to the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, head cover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)






<b>from the Hadith</b>


Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 6, Book 60, Hadith # 282



Narrated Safiya bint Shaiba (Radhiallaahu Ánha) "Aisha (Radhiallaahu Ánha) used to say: "When (the Verse): "They should draw their veils over their necks and bosoms," was revealed, (the ladies) cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their faces with the cut pieces.


Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 1, Book 8, Hadith # 368


Narrated 'Aisha (Radhiallaahu Ánha) Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) used to offer the Fajr prayer and some believing women covered with their veiling sheets used to attend the Fajr prayer with him and then they would return to their homes unrecognized . Shaikh Ibn Uthaimin in tafseer of this hadith explains "This hadith makes it clear that the Islamic dress is concealing of the entire body as explained in this hadith. Only with the complete cover including the face and hands can a woman not be recognized. This was the understanding and practice of the Sahaba and they were the best of group, the noblest in the sight of Allah (swt) with the most complete Imaan and noblest of characters. so if the practice of the women of the sahaba was to wear the complete veil then how can we deviate from their path? (Ibn Uthaimin in the book "Hijaab" page # 12 and 13)



Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Hadith # 148





Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said “All of a woman is ‘awrah.”
(Shaikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid quotes this hadith narrated by Tirmidhi with a sahih isnaad and says this is a direct hadith from Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) and has made it clear that a woman must cover everything including the face and hands!)


Abu Dawood Book 14, Hadith # 2482


Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin (Radhiallaahu Ánha): When the verse "That they should cast their outer garments over their persons" was revealed, the women of Ansar came out as if they had crows over their heads by wearing outer garments.



Abu Dawood Book 32, Hadith # 4091


Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa that Fatima bint al-Mundhir (Radhiallaahu Ánha) said, "We used to veil our faces when we were in Ihram in the company of Asma bint Abi Bakr As-Siddiq (Radhiallaahu Ánha). "This again proves that not only the wives of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) wore the Niqaab and that even though in Ihram women are not supposed to wear Niqaab but if men are there they still have to cover the face.



Abu Dawood Book 10, Hadith # 1829


Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin: (Radhiallaahu Ánha) who said, "The riders would pass us while we were with the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). When they got close to us, we would draw our outer cloak from our heads over our faces. When they passed by, we would uncover our faces.


Recorded by Ahmad, Abu Dawood and Ibn Majah, Narrated 'Aisha. [in his work Jilbab al-Marah al-Muslimah, al-Albani states (p. 108) that it is hasan due to corroborating evidence. Also, in a narration from Asma {who was not the wife of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)}, Asma also covered her face at all times in front of men.] Shaikh Ibn Uthaimin in his tafseer of this hadith explains "This hadith indicates the compulsion of the concealing of the faces as an order of Shariah, because during the Ihram it is "wajib" (compulsory) NOT to wear the Niqaab. So if it was only mustahab (recommended) to cover the face then Aisha and Asma (Radhiallaahu Ánha) would have taken the wajib over the mustahab. It is well known by the Ullima that a wajib can only be left because of something that is also wajib or fardh. So Aisha and Asma (Radhiallaahu Ánha) covering the face even in Ihram in the presence of strange (ghairMahraam) men shows that they understood this to be an act that was wajib or fardh or they would not have covered the face in Ihraam.






Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 7, Book 72, Hadith # 715


Narrated Um 'Atiya (Radhiallaahu Ánha) We were ordered (by Rasulullah '(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to bring out our menstruating women and veiled women in the religious gatherings and invocation of Muslims on the two 'Eid festivals. These menstruating women were to keep away from their Musalla. A woman asked, "O Allah's Apostle ' What about one who does not have a veil (the veil is the complete cover with only one eye or two eyes showing)?" He said, "Let her share the veil of her companion."Shaikh Ibn Uthaimin in tafseer of this hadith explained "This hadith proves that the general norm amongst the women of the Sahaba (Radhiallaahu Ánhuma) was that no woman would go out of her home without a cloak, fully concealed and if she did not posses a veil, then it was not possible for her to go out. it was for this reason that when Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered them to go to the Place for Eid Salah, they mentioned this hindrance. As a result Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that someone should lend her a veil, but did not say they could go out without it. If Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) did not allow women to go to a place like the Eid Salah, which has been ordered by Shariah for women and men alike, then how can people let women to out to market places and shopping centers without where there is open intermingling of the sexes, without a veil. (by Shaikh Ibn Uthaimin in the book "Hijaab" page # 11)






Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 8, Book 76, Hadith # 572

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Named and Shamed! :angry2:

Quote:The US arms package involves about $20bn going mainly to the Saudis but also the Gulf states, $13bn to Egypt and $30bn to Israel. It includes warships for the Saudis' eastern fleet that faces the Iranian navy in the Persian Gulf.
As well as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, the conference today was attended by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.


A senior US defence official involved in the Sharm-el-Sheikh talks told reporters the sales were intended to send a message to the region: "We have been here 60 years and we're going to be here a lot longer."


Both the Saudis and the Gulf states, which are predominantly Sunni, fear that Iran could try to destabilise them by stirring up the Shia parts of their population.


The arms sale is part of a US strategy aimed at putting a squeeze on Iran that involves everything short of war. Both Ms Rice and Mr Gates are the advocates of this approach, in contrast to the vice-president, Dick Cheney, who argues that in the end military strikes will be needed against Iran.

Quote:"He who wants to make peace, does not start out with an arms initiative".

Building Bridges


The unrest among British Muslims both young and old is not only due the British policies abroad but also due the policies at home for the last fifty years. Anti-immigration was the norm during 60s & 70s and the British society and the Establishment just closed its eyes and even state schools tried to hide all physical and verbal abuse of Muslim children and teachers under the carpet. Muslims do not feel equal; that leads to a victim identity and extremism can take place. On top of that the young generation was deprived of their cultures and languages making them cut off from their cultural and linguistic roots. The second and the third generation were educated in State schools and they all speak English in local accents but not well versed in Standard English. Schools do not encourage and teach Arabic, Urdu and other community languages. They are even discouraged to speak their own languages at home.


Now young generation of English speaking Muslims have an opportunity to build many more bridges between the British society and the Muslim community. Instead of building bridges both the societies are splitting apart at a point of no return. The words ISLAM & MUSLIMS have become the pre-occupation, biggest headache of and anathema to western politicians, media and public. These two words irritate them beyond imagination. Majority of Muslim pupils leave schools with low grades and now the few British Muslims who are in the institutions of higher education are under suspicion and the universities authorities have been urged to keep on eye on Muslims so that they do not involve in any subversive activities. This means a Muslim in an institution is not going to concentrate on his/her education and I am afraid to say that now majority of Muslim students are not going to complete their studies or research. The proposal is an act of racism. In my opinion, 7/7 bombers were the product of the British education system. They were mis-educated and de-educated by the native teachers who are not interested to understand their needs and demands. British society is reluctant to open up its sense of citizenship to all those that have come to live here. It has failed to help Muslims feel part of society. Institutional racism, drugs, crime incivility, binge drinking, anti-social behavior, rise in the rate of abortion and teen age pregnancies are common part of life in modern Britain. Muslim parent do not want their children to become integrated into such barbarity.


The DFES document clearly states that children should be encouraged to maintain and develop their home languages. The research of Jim Cummins (2000) high lights, how bilingualism is a positive benefit to cognitive development and bilingual teacher is a must. A Muslim is a citizen of this tiny village. He/She does not want to become notoriously monolingual Brits. Muslim children need state funded Muslim schools to be well versed in English, Arabic, Urdu and other community languages. They need Standard English to follow the National Curriculum and go for higher studies and research to serve humanity. They need to be proud of their cultural heritage.


Iftikhar Ahmad


www.londonschoolofislamics.org.uk

http://www.prisoner345.net/


Sami Al-Hajj, prisoner 345 at the United States Detainment Centre in Guantanamo Bay Cuba, has been on hunger strike since 7th January, 2007.


Sami was arrested in Pakistan in December 2001 whilst travelling with a legitimate visa to work in Afghanistan as a cameraman for Al Jazeera. But he is being held as an ‘enemy combatant’.


prisoner345.net is dedicated to empowering Sami’s family, friends and colleagues, together with all supporters of human rights around the world, in the campaign to set him free.


5 years later, cameraman still held at Guantanamo


Submitted by moeed on Wed, 08/01/2007 - 06:51. press


KHARTOUM, Sudan — He's all but unknown in the United States, the country of his jailers, but in his homeland of Sudan, Sami al Hajj is a national hero. The president has spoken out about him, demonstrations have been held in his name, and a bakery in Khartoum has printed his picture on its packaging.


A 38-year-old cameraman for the Arabic news network al Jazeera, Hajj has been imprisoned as an “enemy combatant” at the U.S.


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Pentagon statement regarding Sami al Hajj


Submitted by moeed on Wed, 08/01/2007 - 06:47. press


Capt. Jeffrey D. Gordon, a Pentagon spokesman, issued the following statement on Hajj:


— Enemy combatants, such as Sami Al-Hajj, a Sudanese national, were picked up on the battlefield during Operation Enduring Freedom. In his case, it was along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan in December 2001. These enemy combatants were part of Taliban, Al Qaeda, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners. This includes any person, like Al-Hajj, who has committed a belligerent act or has directly supported hostilities in aid of enemy armed forces.


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Humiliated In The Shackles


Submitted by ibrahima on Thu, 06/28/2007 - 15:55. press


This poem is an excerpt from an article which appeared in the Independent on June 21, 2007.


Humiliated In The Shackles


By Sami al Hajj


When I heard pigeons cooing in the trees,


Hot tears covered my face.


When the lark chirped, my thoughts composed


A message for my son.


Mohammad, I am afflicted.


In my despair, I have no one but Allah for comfort.


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Reporting on life behind the wire: The Sudanese journalist held in Guantanamo Bay


Submitted by ibrahima on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 10:38.


Sami al-Haj is a Sudanese journalist who was captured on his first assignment for Al Jazeera and has been detained without charge in Guantanamo Bay since June 2002. But, remarkably, imprisonment hasn't stopped him reporting on life behind the wire. Andrew Buncombe tells his story and talks to those he left behind


Published: 09 June 2007


Sami al-Haj spends his days alone, thinking of his wife and the son he barely knows.


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Sami al-Hajj: reporting on life in Gitmo


Submitted by moeed on Sat, 06/16/2007 - 21:00. press


How much longer before the US closes Gitmo down?


Reporting on Life in Guantanamo (excerpts below):


“For more than four years many of us have been isolated in a small cell, less that 10ft by 6ft, with the intense neon lights on 24 hours a day. Many of us are not allowed to exercise outside these cells for more than one hour, just once a week. We are provided with food and drinks which are not suitable for the iguanas and rats that live beside us on Torture Island.”


Blogged by the "Uprooted Palestinian Blogger". Read full post here.


Sami Haj Campaign NPC Meeting


Submitted by clive smith on Mon, 05/07/2007 - 13:19.


Start: 05/08/2007 - 00:30


End: 05/08/2007 - 11:00


Timezone: Etc/GMT


Joel Campagna of the CPJ is planning an event for Sami on May 8th, 2007, at 9:30-11:00 am at the National Press Club in DC. Zachary Katznelson will be present to speak from Reprieve.