Why Dont We Apply Our Manual?

[Muslimah]

Praise be to Allah Lord of the worlds, Creator of Creation, Lord of the Angles and Ruh, and prayer and peace upon Mohamed the final Messenger his household and companions.


Just to confirm the previous post, look how Allah Commands His final Messenger to follow the same steps putting it in a different form:


“Indeed, We know that your breast is straitened at what they say” (15:97)


Look at the close relation and confirmation of how Allah Is fully aware of what His Messenger is suffering, but will Allah just walk away without giving the remedy? No way Allah Never Abandons His Creation. So what shall he (the Messenger or any one in the same situation which is actually when one is obliged to confront those who oppose, create a verbal problem, be in a position by which one is compelled to endure difficulty or arguments, fights…etc) what is the remedy here:


“So <b>glorify the praises of your Lord </b>and be of those <b>who prostrate themselves</b> (to Him)* And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (i.e. death)” (Quran 15: 98- 99)


The problem is as we indicated before which is a possible one we usually face either at home, work, between friends, or even brothers and sisters.


Remedy:


1. glorify the praises of your Lord: The Ayah in Arabic say: sabeh behad Rubeka which actually mean to say Sobhan Allah wa behamdeh.


2. Be one who prostrates to Allah, prostration here is not only restricted on the physical prostration during prayer, but it extends to include humility to Allah, prostration of senses just as one prostrates with body organs, prostration of heart to Allah, and certainly making Dua during prostration even outside the prayer, or for thanking Allah upon receiving Allah’s multiple gifts and bounties.


3. Last but not least, a comprehensive prescription which is to worship only Allah. Allah Did not place this item at the end haphazardly, but due to its major importance. As we brought into another post. The establishment of the Oneness of Allah must be our duty during this life, we must strive to achieve this goal in every possible way and manner, in all aspects of our life.


As u can clearly see, 3 points if fulfilled u certainly will have no problem.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


I felt that I need to further explain a point


Just look at the introducing Ayah to all the three prescriptions, what was the problem Prophet Mohamed encountered?


"Truly! We will suffice you against the <b>scoffers</b>" (Qurna 15:95)


How many times u tried to give dawa and people started mocking u around, O u r becoming too much? we need to relax, we are human beings how many times? many right? specially when it comes to close relatives, u hear all kinds of things, O Allah Is Merciful, Allah Is Oft Forgiving, and why are u making life difficult.


This is exactly what the Messenger salla Allah A`lyhee wa sallam was facing but of course on a harder level and scale. it was starting from denying Allah's Existence


so this was the condition that he felt his chest tight, this is exactly how the Ayah describes his condition. I am sure we all go thru this.


Just felt like further explaining.


Alhamdulelah Who Guided us for this and if it was not for Him we wouldnt have been guided

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


Praise be to Allah Lord of the Worlds, Creator of the Creations, The All Knowing, may He Support me much in this endeavor and Inspire me with the correct words. Allahuma salli a`la Mohamed wa a`la aalehee wa sahbeh wa sallam.


Are you afraid of certain group of people or just an individual? Are you facing trouble with people gathering against you to harm you? Are you facing oppression or potential unjust situation? Will you spend hours trying to set a counter plan? Will you exert mental effort searching for an action? Will waste your time and effort trying to explain or lift the unjust off you?


Why would u? if Allah Sobhanhu wa Ta`la Gave us a determinant remedy for this and more situations? Why shouldn’t we use it?


“Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, "Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them." But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said: <b>"Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)</b>." (Quran 3:173)


The underlined part of the translation of the meaning of this noble Ayah says in Arabic: <b>Hasbuna Allah wan e`lmalwakeel
</b><i>. This is the remedy you need in such situation. Rather than wasting your time trying to find yourself a way out just use this Dua as much as you can and sit and watch the All Capable Working.</i>


The amazing result is clearly explained in the following:


“So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty” (Quran 3:174)


The following remedy works miracles in situations we might all face, let us float together within the implications of the translation of the meaning of this noble Ayah:


“"And you will remember what I am telling you, and <b>my affair I leave it to Allah</b>. Verily, Allah is the All-Seer of (His) slaves." (Quran 40:44)


The Dua here is <b>Wa 'Ufawwiđu 'Amrī 'Ila Allāhi
</b>“So Allah saved him from the evils that they plotted (against him), while an evil torment encompassed Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people.” (Quran 40:45)


I think I don’t need to comment, many of us face potential plots and cunning from evil people. Usually we get carried out in trying to expose the plots specially when it touches certain parts of our lives and we are aware of who are the plotters. In other situations we don’t even know the plotters. We don’t need to waste our time and mental effort in searching for an action back. We don’t need to hire a private detective to expose the plotters. We don’t need to spend hours searching for evidence to our innoncence versus the plotters. We don’t need to identify means for defeating the plots. Just use the dua brothers and sisters.


The benefit in such case is really multiplied. You will Insh a Allah solve your problem plus get closer to Allah. What a major gain.


<b>Allah u Akbar
</b>

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


Praise be to Allah King of the Kings Owner of the Universe Creator of the Creators and Prayer and peace be upon His Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam.


If we need to find a comprehensive yet concise advice for us to follow in this life, we can never find anything better than what Luqman told his son.


Let us look together at it and Insh a Allah try our best to apply it in our lives in order to attain the best Insh a Allah.


<b>“And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed
</b>


And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.


But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do.


"O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily, Allah is Subtle (in bringing out that grain), Well¬Aware (of its place).


"O my son! perform the salat (prayers), enjoin (people) for ma'ruf (Islamic Monotheism and all that is good), and forbid (people) from munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allah, polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily! These are some of the important commandments ordered by Allah with no exemption.


"And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not each arrogant boaster.


"And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass."


See you not (O men) that Allah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent (i.e Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.) and hidden [i.e. One's Faith in Allah (of Islamic Monotheism) knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise, etc.]? Yet of mankind is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge or guidance or a Book giving light!” (Quran 31:13-20)Sobhan Allah amazing sequence and context.


Luqman started off with making it clear to his son to avoid Shirk (taking partners with Allah) for this is the key to a good steady life. To make it clear he called Shirk grave unjust against oneself. Actually the word Zulm in Arabic means being unjust. So taking partners with Allah equals being unjust to oneself and not any type or degree of unjust but a major a grave one. May Allah Protect us all against it.


Then immediately after the confirmation to maintain oneness of Allah, Luqman advices his son to adopt a kind attitude towards his parents reminding him specially of his mother who carried him in pregnancy for 9 months. However, he must be warned not to obey them when they push the children for Shirk.


After the parents related instructions, Allah in this point Explains why one should not obey the parents when they order of shirk. Because one must follow the path of those who returned back to Allah coupled with a reminder that we will all return to Allah.


At this point, Luqman is reminding his son of the incomparable Abilities of Allah represented in the Capacity of Allah to Bring back anything no matter how tiny it is even as small as the weight of a grain of mustard seed.


Then after confirming the importance of Tawheed, kindness to parents, comes upping prayer, enjoin good and forbid evil then being patient during trials and tribulations.


Because one must be patient in hardships those hardships might involve dealings with people, that is why here Luqman advices his son with the best behaviour that involves being humble, speaking in low voice Sobhan Allah look at how even manners are well explained and established.


We can simply conclude the best behaviour that we must adopt as follows:


1. <b>Tawheed (which is the key for everything) = establish Oneness of Allah.</b>



2. Kindness to parents except when they order for shirk.


3. Realize the incomparable Ability of Allah.


4. Establish prayer.


5. Enjoin good and forbid evil.


6. Adopt patience during trials and tribulations.


Sobhan Allah how such 6 points bring about a full methodology of our lives when we succeed to apply them.


But just remember who brought such points, Luqman, who is Luqman? he is the one whom Allah described in the Ayah before the set of advices:


"And indeed <b>We bestowed upon Luqman Al¬Hikmah </b>(wisdom and religious understanding, etc.) saying: "Give thanks to Allah," and whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) his ownself. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allah is All¬Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise." (Quran 31:12)


Alhamdulelah Rubela`lameen and prayer and peace be upon Mohamed Ibn Abdullah

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


Praise be to Allah Lord of the Worlds, Creator of the Creations, The All Knowing, may He Support me much in this endeavor and Inspire me with the correct words. Allahuma salli a`la Mohamed wa a`la aalehee wa sahbeh wa sallam.


as salam alykom brothers and sisters


The more you read the Quran the more you feel that it contains all solutions to any problem.


Who does not face plotting or conspiracy in many various situations? either on the personal, professional or even more globaly of course on Islam level?


What would u do? would you spend hours thinking of how to plot back? or reveal your innocence in cases of false accusations? or even take your revenge by your hand?


Do you think this would be easy or even fruitful? do you think this can go by without harming you on the spirtual level? I think it would. None of us really by instinct leans towards evil. Usually we feel remorse after even saying a bad word to someone who harmed you verbally or physically.


Let us see what solution Allah Gave us:


"<b>Lo! You are the ones who love them but they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures [i.e. you believe in the Torah and the Gospel, while they disbelieve in your Book, the Qur’an]. And when they meet you, they say, "We believe". But when they are alone, they bite the tips of their fingers at you in rage. Say: "Perish in your rage. Certainly, Allah knows what is in the breasts
</b> (all the secrets). (for the underlined word I would better use chests).


* If a good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it. But if you remain patient and become pious, not the least harm will their cunning do to you. Surely, Allah surrounds all that they do
." (Quran 3:119-120)


The first Ayah explains the evil situation one may encounter, followed by an explanation of how Allah Wants us to handle it. Allah actually Explains the feelings such people who plot against anyone have. They are probably so much busy with the person against whom they plot, their hearts are full of rage against the other party. They verbally express other than what their hearts hide. More over so, they grief and become more raged in case the other party experiences a good situation while they rejoice when he/she encounters evil. This precise, exact accurate of course Divine explanation fulfills situation we may all encounter in different situations. Based on this, if a person is so much full of hate, he/she may easily resort to cunning in order to harm the victim.


But how can we protect ourselves against their cunning which may be harmful of course?


Allah Say: to remain patient and become pious. So patience and fearing Allah are two means of handling such situation. Both means are enough to keep us busy with how to implement them.


Just note that Allah Put patience before fearing Allah. For only when one is patient during problems and trials, taking it easy and knowing that all is from Allah and what is from Allah is certainly the best. Only then one will be able to fear Allah. Fearing Allah means that u dont go hiring a pro killer for example to take your revenge, fearing Allah will prevent u from even saying a bad word back or ruining one's reputation to take your revenge, from lying to save yourself trouble, fearing Allah will make you think many times before taking any action in order to ward off harm or evil..


Brothers and sisters, just apply the manual and you will be more than happy.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Just for further explanation, when Allah Placed patience before fearing Allah, it was not of course haphazardly. Being patient also shall imply that you really feel bad for those who suffer such trauma. Yes of course. Just look at the Ayah, imagine if they feel this way, do you think they have the slightest amount of content in their hearts? do you think they can even sleep at night? do you think they have anything to think about in their minds but how to harm the other party? what kind of a life is this!


That is why Allah Adviced us to be patient, just with realizing all this we can of course be patient and never think for a fraction of a second how to avoid or what to do. Why would we, we are Insh a Allah the winners since we are busy with Allah while they are only busy with us human beings.


Hope I was able to convey the point.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Did any of us Muslims think of what are the marketing methodology in Islam?????

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


Let me try and go thru steps in order for us to examine how can we do it thru Quran and Sunnah?


Marketing needs a commodity, or service to be marketed.


Marketing needs a business plan including mainly channels to be used for marketing.


Paid ads (in media in general), events (paid for banquest halls, food, invitation cards, ..etc), public relations (phone calls, emails, time and effort consuming activity to establish and retain relations).


What else?? anyone can think????

[Dan]

Bismillah


As Salam alaikum


I am not sure that I understand...


"the marketing methodology in Islam" - What makes Islam attractive to people?


Sorry for my confusion


Jazaki Allah for the explanation


As Salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


No Dan, marketing, like marketing your business,...etc as I explained above.


I add to the means of marketing, cyber, emails, search engines, for usual business.


Ok, hope the confusion is over, time for us to think.