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Dettol has three main compounds: <b>chloroxylenol, pine oil and castor oil.</b></div>
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Pine oil and castor oil are not considered toxic. But<b> chloroxylenol</b> is <b>poisonous</b> and should not be ingested.</div>
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While not considered that toxic to humans (unless swallowed), chloroxylenol does kill fish. Cleaning or washing with it can result in the some of it getting into our rivers and lakes.</div>
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It's become popular because it does kill a wide variety of microbes including bacteria, fungi and some superbugs. Natural equivalents would be <b>tea tree oil or neem oil</b>.</div>
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The Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database ranks chloroxylenol as a mid-range toxic chemical that can cause burning, itching, rash, redness, or swelling. If you experience any of these symptoms you should stop using it immediately.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.</span></span></div>
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name of this program itself - ‘Tuffaha’ means ‘apple’ in Arabic.
Tuffaha Readers’ Niche has strong language and phonics lessons, both in
English and Arabic.<br /><br /><br />How to Register<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />... ==========<br />Send an email to tuffahareadersniche@gmail.com :<br /><br />1. Subject: "tuffaha”<br />2. Full name :<br />3. Time slot:<br />4. Child's age:<br />5. Contact number :</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fce5cd; font-size: small;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: black; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 14px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">6. Referred via : ah xuan<br /><br />Looking forward to have your child with us. :)</span></span>
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<strong>In moments of life, we may feel distressed, helpless and lonely but if you think hard enough, Allah swt is always there for you. He brought you from a world of darkness into the light. He gave us the body that we can see, hear, touch, taste and love...while a long long time ago, we are just nothing but a soul which doesnt have any organs. </strong><br />
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<strong>BE THANKFUL...BE GLAD WE ARE GUIDED...BE LOVED AND LET HIS LOVE FLOWS FROM YOUR BODY TO THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU...YOU WILL FIND THAT LOVE..<3</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="fcd_answer" style="text-align: justify;">Food claims such as 'No Pork, No Lard' do not necessarily imply that the food is truly Halal. Halal food must not contain and/or come into direct contact with non-Halal items. Examples of these include alcohol, pork and meat deriving from sheep which are not slaughtered in accordance with the Islamic Law.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="fcd_answer" style="text-align: justify;">As Halal food goes beyond 'No Pork, No Lard', Muis advises Muslim consumers to exercise caution and discretion when patronising eating establishments which display/make such claims.</span></span></div>
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of such signage is not an offence in Singapore. However, 'No Pork, No
Lard' claims can be misleading and should not be treated as an
alternative to Halal. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Halal
is an Arabic word meaning lawful. It refers to things or actions
permitted by Shariah law without punishment imposed on the doer. It is
usually used to describe something that a Muslim is permitted to engage
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As for halal food, there are few categories on how the food is halal, im
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">3 CRITERIA FOR USE OF THE TERM “HALAL”</span></i></b></div>
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term halal may be used for foods which are considered lawful. Under the
Islamic Law, all sources of food are lawful except the following
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(a) Pigs and boars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(b) Dogs, snakes and monkeys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(c) Carnivorous animals with claws and fangs such as lions, tigers, bears and other similar animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(d) Birds of prey with claws such as eagles, vultures, and other similar birds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(e) Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other similar animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(f) Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam i.e., ants, bees and woodpecker birds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(g) Animals which are considered repulsive generally like lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(h) Animals that live both on land and in water such as frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(i) Mules and domestic donkeys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(j) All poisonous and hazardous aquatic animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(k) Any other animals not slaughtered according to Islamic Law.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(l) Blood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">In conclusion,HALAL doesnt mean <b>no pork no lard</b>. If there is meat being used in the food preparation like chicken, beef or mutton, the meat may not be halal. </span></div>
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It is mentioned in Bukhari and Muslim from Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him and his father) that he was asked about fasting the Day of `Ashura [10th of Muharram]. He said, I did not see the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) fast a day while more avid to seek its virtue than this day, meaning the Day of `Ashura. [Bukhari (2006), and Muslim (1132)].<br />
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The Day of `Ashura has great virtue, and tremendous sanctity (hurma). The virtue of fasting it was known among the Prophets (peace be upon them all). Both Prophet Nuh and Prophet Musa (peace be upon them both) fasted it.<br />
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The Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) used to fast this day even in Mecca, though he had not yet ordered others to do so, as mentioned in both Bukhari and Muslim. [Bukhari (2002), Muslim (1125)]<br />
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When he migrated to Medina, and found the People of the Book fasting this day and venerating it, he ordered the Muslims to fast it, and encouraged it so much that even the children would fast it.<br />
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It has been reported in both Bukhari and Muslim from Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him), that, When the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) reached Medina, he found the Jews fasting the Day of `Ashura, so he asked them, What is this day you are fasting? They said, This is a tremendous day. Allah saved Musa and his people on this day and drowned Pharaoh and his people. Musa fasted it out of thanks, so we fast it too. The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) said, And we are more deserving of Musa than you are. So he fasted this day, and ordered that it be fasted.� [Bukhari (2004) and Muslim (1130)]<br />
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At the end of his life, the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) made the determination not to fast this day alone, but with another day [f: either before or after it], in order to be different from the People of the Book.<br />
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It has been reported in the Sahih of Imam Muslim (Allah have mercy on him), also from Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) that, �When the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) fasted the Day of `Ashura� and ordered his companions to fast it, they said, �O Messenger of Allah! This is a day that the Jews and Christians venerate.� So the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) said, �When next year comes � if Allah wills � we will fast the Ninth [of Muharram with it].� But the next year did not come before the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) passed away.� [Muslim (1134), Abu Dawud (2445)]<br />
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And it is reported in the Musnad of Imam Ahmad (Allah have mercy on him), from Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, Fast the Day of `Ashura and be different from the Jews by fasting a day before it or a day after it. [Ahmad]<br />
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Giving in Charity on the Day of `Ashura<br />
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It has been reported from Abd Allah ibn `Amr ibn al-`As (Allah be pleased with him), that �Whoever fasts `Ashura� it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity this day it is like the charity of an entire year.�<br />
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Mourning on the 10th of Muharram is an Innovation<br />
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As for the mourning and grieving of the Shiah on this day because of the martyrdom of Sayyiduna Husayn ibn Ali (Allah be pleased with him and his father), this is of the actions of those whose actions in this life are misguided while they think that they are doing well. Neither Allah Most High nor His Messenger (Allah bless him & give him peace) commanded us to mourn on the days of the tribulations of the Prophets, or their deaths, let alone anyone else.<br />
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[F: The fuqaha have mentioned that it is an innovation to consider Muharram a month of mourning. It is not disliked to marry in this month. It is a highly reprehensible innovation to participate in the rituals of the Shiah in mourning the death of Husayn (Allah be pleased with him).]<br />
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Some of the Virtues of the Day of `Ashura<br />
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It is a day in which Allah forgave an entire people. Tirmidhi relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said to a man, �If you want to fast a month after Ramadan, then fast Muharram, for it has a day in which Allah forgave an entire people, and He turns to others in repentance in. [Tirmidhi (841)]<br />
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And Allah alone gives success.Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-5820446773261915962011-11-25T08:25:00.001+08:002011-11-25T08:25:30.672+08:00I am glad I have ALLAH SWT now. :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hofrEstEGWM/Ts7gZ2GXGaI/AAAAAAAAAZM/n6MGSFeP8wo/s1600/7837687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hofrEstEGWM/Ts7gZ2GXGaI/AAAAAAAAAZM/n6MGSFeP8wo/s320/7837687.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-20053248462888885872011-10-26T20:52:00.000+08:002011-10-26T20:52:29.174+08:00Ten days of Dhu al-HijjahNarrated Ibn Abbas: <br />
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The Prophet said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijja)." Then some companions of the Prophet said, "Not even Jihad?" He replied, "Not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things."<br />
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Allah (swt) swears an oath by them, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit. <br />
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The Prophet (pbuh) testified that these are the best days of this world, and encouraged people to do righteous deeds on these days. <br />
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Among the good deeds which the Muslim should strive to do during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah are: <br />
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Fasting. It is Sunnah to fast on the ninth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) urged us to do good deeds during this time, and fasting is one of the best of deeds. <br />
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Takbeer. It is Sunnah to say Takbeer ("Allahu akbar"), Tahmeed ("Al-hamdu Lillaah"), Tahleel ("La ilaha ill-Allah") and Tasbeeh ("Subhaan Allah") during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, and to say it loudly in the mosque, the home, the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah and mention His name out loud, as an act of worship and as a proclamation of the greatness of Allah, may He be exalted. Men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly. <br />
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Doing more good deeds in general, because good deeds are beloved by Allah and will bring a great reward from Him. Whoever is not able to go to Hajj should occupy himself at this blessed time by worshipping Allah, praying (salaat), reading Qur’an, remembering Allah, making supplication (du’aa’), giving charity, honoring his parents, upholding the ties of kinship, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil, and other good deeds and acts of worship. <br />
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Sacrifice. One of the good deeds that will bring a person closer to Allah during these ten days is offering a sacrifice, by choosing a high-quality animal and fattening it, spending money for the sake of Allah. <br />
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Sincere repentance. One of the most important things to do during these ten days is to repent sincerely to Allah and to give up all kinds of disobedience and sin. <br />
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Repentance means coming back to Allah and foregoing all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes, out of regret for what has passed, giving it up immediately and being determined never to return to it, but to adhere firmly to the Truth by doing what Allah loves.<br />
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There is much to be gained, so make the most of the opportunity afforded by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days. Hasten to do good works, before death strikes, before one can regret one’s negligence and failure to act, before one is asked to return to a place where no prayers will be answered, before death intervenes between the hopeful one and the things he hopes for, before you are trapped with your deeds in the grave.Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-58524261260534382362011-09-14T07:34:00.002+08:002011-09-14T07:34:54.401+08:00<a href="http://www.islamicevents.sg/redirect.php?ID=141" target="_blank" title="Syawal 1432"><img alt="Syawal 1432" border="0" jquery162036610576080083="4" src="http://www.islamicevents.sg/advertisements/141.jpg" /></a>Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-36530302328897781492011-08-02T10:39:00.000+08:002011-08-02T10:39:43.026+08:00<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 1</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day make my fasts the fasts of those<br />
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who fast (sincerely),<br />
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and my standing up in prayer of those who stand up in<br />
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prayer (obediently) , awaken me in it from the sleep<br />
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of the heedless, and forgive me my sins , OGod of the<br />
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worlds, and forgive me, O one who forgives the<br />
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sinners.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 2 </strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, take me closer towards Your<br />
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pleasure, keep me away from<br />
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Your anger and punishment, grant me the opportunity to<br />
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recite Your verses(of the Qur'an), by Your mercy, O<br />
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the most Merciful. <br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 3</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, grant me wisdom and awareness,<br />
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keep me away from<br />
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foolishness and pretension, grant me a share in every<br />
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blessing You send <br />
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down, by You generosity, O the most Generous.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 4</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your<br />
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commands, let me <br />
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taste the sweetness of Your remembrance, grant me,<br />
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through Your<br />
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graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me,<br />
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with Your protection<br />
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and cover, O the most discerning of those who see.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 5</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, place me among those who seek<br />
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forgiveness. Place me<br />
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among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place<br />
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me among Your close <br />
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friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 6</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, do not let me abase myself by<br />
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incurring Your <br />
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disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of<br />
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Your punishment, keep<br />
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me away from the causes of Your anger, by and Your<br />
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power, O the ultimate<br />
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wish of those who desire.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 7</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, help me with its fasts and<br />
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prayers, and keep me away<br />
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from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I<br />
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remember You continuously through the day, by Your assistance, <br />
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the Guide of those who stray.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 8</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans,<br />
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and feed [the <br />
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hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the<br />
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noble-minded, O the<br />
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shelter of the hopeful.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 9</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, grant me a share from Your mercy<br />
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which is wide, guide<br />
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me towards Your shining proofs, lead me to Your all<br />
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encompassing pleasure,<br />
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by Your love, O the hope of the desirous.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 10</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, make me, among those who rely on<br />
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You, from those who<br />
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You consider successful, and place me among those who<br />
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are near to you, by <br />
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Your favor, O goal of the seekers.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 11</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike<br />
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corruption and <br />
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disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of<br />
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Hell], by Your help, O the<br />
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helper of those who seek help<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 12</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, beautify me with covering and<br />
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chastity, cover me with<br />
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the clothes of contentment and chastity, let me adhere<br />
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to justice and<br />
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fairness, and keep me safe from all that I fear, by<br />
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Your protection, O the <br />
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protector of the frightened.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 13</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, purify me from un-cleanliness and<br />
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dirt, make me patient <br />
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over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to<br />
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be pious, and keep<br />
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company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of<br />
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the destitute.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 14 </strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, do not condemn me for slips, make<br />
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me decrease mistakes<br />
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and errors, do not make me a target for afflictions<br />
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and troubles, by Your<br />
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honor, O the honor of the Muslims. <br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 15</strong><br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 16</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, grant me compatibility with the<br />
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good, keep me away from<br />
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patching up with the evil, lead me in it, by Your<br />
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mercy, to the permanent<br />
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abode, by Your God ship, O the God of the worlds. <br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 17</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, guide me towards righteous<br />
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actions, fulfill my needs<br />
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and hopes, O One who does not need explanations nor<br />
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questions, O One who <br />
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knows what is in the chests of the (people of the)<br />
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world. Bless Muhammad<br />
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and his family, the Pure.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 18</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike<br />
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corruption and<br />
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disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of<br />
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Hell], by Your help, O the<br />
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helper of those who seek help.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 19</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, multiply for me its blessings, and<br />
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ease my path towards<br />
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its bounties, do not deprive me of the acceptance of<br />
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its good deeds, O the <br />
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Guide towards the clear truth.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 20</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, open for me the doors of the<br />
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heavens, and lock the <br />
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doors of Hell from me, help me to recite the Qur'an, O<br />
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the One who sends<br />
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down tranquility into the hearts of believers.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 21</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, show me the way to win Your<br />
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pleasure, do not let<br />
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Shaytan have a means over me, make Paradise an abode<br />
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and a resting place<br />
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for me, O the One who fulfills the requests of the<br />
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needy. <br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 22</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, open for me the doors of Your<br />
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Grace, send down on me<br />
<br />
its blessings, help me towards the causes of Your<br />
<br />
mercy, and give me a <br />
<br />
place in the comforts of Paradise, O the one who<br />
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answers the call of the<br />
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distressed.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 23</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, wash away my sins, purify me from<br />
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all flaws, examine my <br />
<br />
heart with (for) the piety of the hearts, O One who<br />
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overlooks the<br />
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shortcomings of the sinners.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 24</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, I ask You for what pleases You,<br />
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and I seek refuge in<br />
<br />
You from what displeases You, I ask You to grant me<br />
<br />
the opportunity to obey<br />
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You and not disobey You, O One who is generous with<br />
<br />
those who ask <br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 25</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, make me among those who love Your<br />
<br />
friends, and hate<br />
<br />
Your enemies, following the way of Your last Prophet,<br />
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O the Guardian of the <br />
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hearts of the Prophets.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 26</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, make my efforts worthy of<br />
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appreciation, and my sins<br />
<br />
forgiven, my deeds accepted, my flaws concealed, O the<br />
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best of those who<br />
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hear.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 27</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of<br />
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Laylatul Qadr, change my <br />
<br />
affairs from (being) difficult to (being) easy, accept<br />
<br />
my apologies, and<br />
<br />
decrease for me [my] sins and burdens, O the<br />
<br />
Compassionate with His<br />
<br />
righteous servants.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 28</strong><br />
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ALLAH, on this day, grant me a share in its nawafil<br />
<br />
(recommended prayers),<br />
<br />
honor me by attending to my problems, make closer the<br />
<br />
means to approach <br />
<br />
You, from all the means, O One who is not preoccupied<br />
<br />
by the requests of<br />
<br />
the beseechers.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 29</strong><br />
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O ALLAH, on this day, cover me with Your mercy, grant<br />
<br />
me in it success and<br />
<br />
protection, purify my heart from the darkness of false<br />
<br />
accusations, O the<br />
<br />
Merciful to His believing servants.<br />
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<strong>Ramadan Dua: DAY 30</strong><br />
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O ALLAH, on this day, make my fasts worthy of<br />
<br />
appreciation and acceptance,<br />
<br />
according to what pleases You, and pleases the<br />
<br />
Messenger, the branches <br />
<br />
being strengthened by the roots, for the sake of our<br />
<br />
leader, Muhammad, and<br />
<br />
his purified family. Praise be to ALLAH, the Lord of<br />
<br />
the worlds.Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-57926656534075495812011-06-30T08:16:00.000+08:002011-06-30T08:16:34.047+08:00Part of Iman<strong>Got this article from a blog. :)</strong><br />
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<strong>Branches of Iman</strong><br />
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RasoolALLAH (sallallaho alaihe wasallam) has said, "Iman has more than seventy (according to some, seventy seven) branches, of which the most important is the recitation of , and the least one is to remove some obstacle (stone, wood, thorn, etc) from the way; and modesty also is a special requisite of Iman."<br />
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Note:<br />
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modesty has been specially mentioned, because it serves as a safeguard against many sins like adultery, theft, fear of bad reputation leads to virtuous acts: in fact, fear of getting a bad name in this as well as in the next life actuates a man towards all good deeds, including of course Salat, hajj, Zakat, etc, and obedience in all respects to "be shameless and do whatever you like." there is also one Hadith to this effect<br />
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"if you do not feel ashamed, you will do whatever you like." the fact is that we abstain from misdeeds for fear of one think, "if i do not offer Salat, i will face disgrace in the hereafter." but if one has lost all sense of shame, he will say "what does it matter if others call me low?"<br />
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according to the above-mentioned Hadith, there are more than seventy branches of Iman. In many Ahadith, this number is given as seventy-seven. Scholars have written detailed commentaries on these seventy seven branches. Imam abu Hatim bin Hibban (rahmatullah alaih) wrote, "i contemplated on the meaning of this Hadith for a long time. When i counted the forms of prayers, the number far exceeded seventy-seven. If i counted the things which are specially mentioned in the Ahadith as branches of Iman, their number was less. The things counted as part of Iman in the holy Quran as well as the Hadith, agreed with this number. I therefore concluded that the above-mentioned Hadith implied all these things."<br />
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Qazi Iyaz (rahmatullah alaih) writes, some people have made special efforts to give details of these branches of Iman by means of Ijtihad, but failure to know all these details does not mean any defect in one's Iman, as its basic principles (with their details) are so well known. Khattaabi (rahmatullah alaih) says that full details of the exact number is known only to Allah and his apostle, but they are there in the Islamic code (Shariyat), and therefore it does not matter if their details are not known.<br />
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Imam Nauwi (rahmatullah alaih) has written that the prophet (sallallaho alaihe wasallam) has said that Kalma Tauheed i.e. Is the most important branch of Iman. This proves that it is the highest thing in Iman, and that no other branch of Iman is superior to it. Thus, belief in Tauheed is the most important essential of Iman and is incumbent on every believer. The least thing (in the order of merit) is the removal of anything that is likely to cause obstruction or inconvenience to any Muslim. The degree of importance of all the remaining essentials of Iman lies in between the two; it is enough to believe in them in a general way just as it is necessary to believe in the angels in a general way without knowing their names and details. Some Muhaddith have however written books about their details. Abu Abdullah Haleemi (rahmatullah alaih) wrote a book, Fawaaidul Minhaaj on this topic, Jaleel (rahmatullah alaih) wrote books which they called Shu-abul Iman. Ishaq Qurtubi (rahmatullah alaih) wrote Kitabun nasaa-'ih and imam abu Hatim wrote "Wasful Iman wa shu-abihi."<br />
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the commentators of Bukhari, the most famous collection of Ahadith, have summarized the contents of these books at one place. The gist of this summary is that complete Iman in reality consists of three components: firstly, confirmation by heart of all the essentials of Iman, secondly, confirmation by word of mouth; and thirdly, confirmation by our physical actions. Thus, the branches of Iman are divided into three categories, the first of which concern the intention, belief and action of the heart, the second concern the use of the tongue, and the third concern all the remaining parts of the body. All the things of Iman are included in these three categories. The first category includes thirty articles of faith, as follows:<br />
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1. To believe in Allah-in his being and his attributes, and that he is one, has no partner, and that there is no one like him. <br />
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2. To believe that all things excepts him, were created afterwards by him, and that only he has been afterwards by him, and that only he has been there forever. <br />
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3. To believe in the angels. <br />
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4. To believe in the revealed books. <br />
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5. To believe in the apostles of Allah. <br />
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6. To believe in destiny, i.e. Whether good or bad, it is ordained by Allah. <br />
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7. To believe in the life after death, including interrogation in the life after death, including interrogation in the grave, punishment in the grave, resurrection, the day of Judgment, rendering account of ones deeds, and passing over the bridge of Sirat. <br />
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8. To believe in the existence of paradise, and that (by the grace of almighty Allah) the believers will live in it forever. <br />
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9. To believe in the existence of hell, with its severest punishments, and that it will last for ever. <br />
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10. To love almighty Allah. <br />
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11. To love or hate other people for the pleasure of Allah (i.e. To love the pious and hate the disobedient ones). It includes, of course, loving the Sahabah, specially Muhajirs, Ansars, and descendants of RasoolALLAH (sallallaho alaihe wasallam). <br />
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12. To love RasoolALLAH (sallallaho alaihe wasallam), which include cherishing the highest esteem for him, offering Durood on him, and following the Sunnah i.e. His way of life. <br />
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13. To practice Ikhlaas, which includes avoiding show and hypocrisy. <br />
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14. To make Taubah i.e. To repent over one's sins from the core of the heart, and to be determined not to repeat them. <br />
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15. To fear almighty Allah. <br />
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16. To hope and pray for the mercy of Allah. <br />
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17. Not to despair of almighty Allah's mercy. <br />
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18. To remain thankful to Allah. <br />
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19. To be faithful in one's promise. <br />
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20. To exercise patience. <br />
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21. To show humility, which includes respect for the elders. <br />
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22. To show kindness and pity, which includes kindness to children. <br />
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23. To be resigned to one's fate. <br />
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24. To practice tawakkul i.e. To depend on almighty Allah. <br />
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25. To refrain from self-praise and self-aggrandizement. This includes self reformation also. <br />
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26. Not to harbor rancour and jealousy against others. <br />
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27. To cultivate modesty. <br />
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28. To restrain one's rage. <br />
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29. Not to deceive, cheat or suspect others. <br />
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30. To expel from one's heart the love of the worldly things, including that for wealth and status. <br />
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according to Allama Ayene, (rahmatullah alaih) this list covers all the functions of the heart. If anything is found apparently missing, a little thought will show that is covered by one item or the other of this list.<br />
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the second category includes the functions of the tongue, and there are seven essentials in this respect, as follows:<br />
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1. Recitation of Kalma Tayyibah. <br />
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2. Recitation of the holy Quran. <br />
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3. Acquisition of ilm (religious knowledge). <br />
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4. Propagation of religious knowledge to others. <br />
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5. Duua, i.e. Supplication. <br />
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6. Zikr of Allah, including Astaghfaar. <br />
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7. To abstain from loose and useless talk. <br />
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the third category includes bodily actions. In this respect, there are forty essentials which are divided into three parts. The first part which includes actions that relate to the self or person of an individual. These are sixteen, as follows:<br />
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1. Observing cleanliness of body, clothes and place. The cleanliness of body includes Wudu and obligatory bath, purification from menstruation and post-birth blood. <br />
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2. Offering Salat, including Fard, Nafil and Qaza Salat. This would mean offering and fulfilling its pre-requisites. <br />
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3. Giving Sadqah (charity), which includes Zakat, Sadqatul-fitr, voluntary alms, feeding people, entertaining guests, and liberating slaves. <br />
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4. Fasting, obligatory as well non-obligatory. <br />
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5. Performing Hajj, obligatory or non-obligatory. It includes making Umrah and Tawaf. <br />
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6. Aitekaf (remaining in a mosque in full devotion), which includes search for Lailat-ul-Qadr qadr. <br />
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7. Leaving one's home for the defense of the Deen. This includes Hijrat (migration for the sake of Allah). <br />
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8. Fulfilling one's offerings. <br />
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9. Stead fastness in one's oaths. <br />
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10. Payment of atonement money, if due. <br />
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11. Covering the essential parts of the body, as required by Islam, during Salat and outside Salat. <br />
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12. Offering of sacrifice and taking care of animals to be offered. <br />
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13. Making arrangements for the funeral. <br />
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14. Payment of debt. <br />
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15. Rectitude in dealings, and abstaining from usury. <br />
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16. Giving correct evidence, and not concealing the truth. <br />
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the second part, which includes action involving treatment with one's relatives and others, has six essentials:<br />
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1. Getting discharge as a safeguard against adultery. <br />
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2. To discharge obligation towards one's family members, servants and subordinates. <br />
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3. Good treatment towards one's parents, and being kind and obedient to them. <br />
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4. Bringing up one's children in a proper way. <br />
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5. Remaining on good terms with one's relatives. <br />
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6. Obeying one's elders, and following their advice. <br />
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the third part includes eighteen essentials, which relates to our social obligations to society in general:<br />
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1. To rule one's domain with justice. <br />
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2. To support the right party. <br />
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3. To obey the rulers, provided their orders are not against religion. <br />
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4. To work for the betterment of mutual relations, including punishing the wrong-doers and making Jihad against the rebels. <br />
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5. To help others in their noble deeds. <br />
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6. To enjoin the good and forbid the evil; it includes work and speech for propagation of religion. <br />
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7. To carry out the punishments enjoined by religion (for specific offences). <br />
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8. To take part in Jihad i.e. To fight in the path of Allah. It includes guarding the defense lines. <br />
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9. To pay off our dues and return amaanat; this includes payment of Khums (payment of tax equal to one fifth of the booty). <br />
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10. To lend (to the needy) and to pay back the debt. <br />
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11. To discharge our obligations to our neighbors, and to be kind and helpful to them. <br />
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12. To be fair in one's business dealings; it includes savings and earning in a lawful manner. <br />
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13. To be careful in expenditure; one should guard against extravagance as well as miserliness. <br />
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14. To make salaam and respond to the salaam. <br />
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15. To say (may Allah have mercy on you) when somebody happens to sneeze. <br />
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16. Not to be the cause of trouble and loss to others. <br />
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17. To avoid idle and useless pursuits. <br />
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18. To clear troublesome obstructions from the way. <br />
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the seventy-seven branches of Iman have been counted above. Some of these can be merged together, as for example earning and spending can be put together, under fair dealings. Careful consideration can enable one to cut down the total to seventy or sixty-seven, the numbers given in some Ahadith.<br />
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the above list has been prepared mainly from the commentary of Allama Ayene (rahmatullah alaih) on Bukhari Shareef, wherein these things are mentioned in their order of merit. Selection has been made also from other books, i.e. Fathul-Baari of ibn Hijr and Mirqaat of Allama Qari.<br />
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scholars have written that the implied essentials of Iman are as given above. One should ponder over these, and be thankful to almighty Allah for the good qualities acquired already, because all goodness is possible only through his grace and mercy. In case of deficiency in respect of any quality, one should strive for it and keep on praying that almighty Allah may grace him with his blessings.Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-75688227568899325122011-02-11T08:52:00.000+08:002011-02-11T08:52:27.291+08:00DEFINITION OF AL-HIDAYAH (GUIDANCE)Etymologically: <br />
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- The word hidayah is derived from the Arabic verb hada هدى which means to guide, to direct, to show the way and so on. <br />
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- Hidayah, which is verbal noun form, means a direction, a path, a way and so on. <br />
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- Hidayah linguistically refers to any guidance, direction, way and method, as long as it ensures person to reach his destination or attain his objective, though this destination or objective is against the syari`ah of Allah (s.w.t). refer : (surah Al-Ghafir 40:29) <br />
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Conceptually: <br />
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-Hidayah conceptually refers to the following meanings : <br />
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i) The only way that ensures a person to achieve the pleasure and closure to Allah (s.w.t). ( mardatullah wa al-taqaarub ilaihi) <br />
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ii) A way that ensures a person to achieve tranquility, satisfaction, good feeling, success and meaningful life in this world and hereafter. (al-hayah al-tayyibah) <br />
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iii) The only system by which human kind is able to function and to carry out the duties of khilafah (vicegerent) and ibadah. <br />
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a) Surah Al-sajadah 32:24 <br />
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-Hidayah refers to systematic and organized group of principle, instruction and teachings which brought by the messenger on Allah (s.w.t) instruction directly. <br />
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b) Surah Al-A`raf 7:43 <br />
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- Hidayah is the only system of life whose outcome and objective is not only for the life in this world but what is more important is for the life in hereafter. <br />
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c) Surah Al-Qasas 28:56 <br />
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- Hidayah is the something that only Allah has the power of giving and preventing from receiving it. It is not something within the capacity of human being to do so. It is a gift (tawfiq) from Allah s.w.t. <br />
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d) Surah Taha 20:50 <br />
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- According to al-mufassirin, the guidance referring to natural ability of every creation (living or non-living) of Allah (s.w.t) to behave to act in accordance to the way necessary and important for their well being. <br />
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Stages of creation : <br />
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Takhliq : Allah brings from non-existence into existence. <br />
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Taswiyah : Allah give form ideally to its creation. <br />
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Taqdir : Allah assigned a role to created things (role & function) <br />
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Hidayah : Allah shows the way (guidance) to its existence. <br />
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<strong>LEVELS OF HIDAYAH </strong><br />
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A) Guidance of Natural Inspiration (Hidayah Al-Ilham al-Fitri) <br />
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- Most of the human activities and deeds in this life are motivated, inspired directed and guided by the needs of human nature (al-Fitrah), and it appears in two form as follow : <br />
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i) Primary needs of human nature ( basic necessity such as food, cloth, shelter etc.) <br />
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ii) Secondary need of human nature (His desire to fulfill the requirements of his self-esteem, such as appreciation, recognition acknowledgement, wealth etc) <br />
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The prophet said: The best one in the eyes of Allah among human being is the most useful one among them. So human effort and struggle are also motivated and directed by his wish to fulfill the needs and requirement of his self-esteem. <br />
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Therefore in Islam, the fulfillment of the needs of fitrah, is necessity because the urge of fitrah is one form of guidance and direction (al-hidayah) provided by Allah (s.w.t) for human being. (refer : Surah Al-Imran 3:14) <br />
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B) Guidance of Feeling and Sense (Hidayah Al-Hawwas) <br />
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-Human being needs this level of guidance because : <br />
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i) To help us in controlling ourselves when we are responding to the urge and the pleasure of human nature which is embodied and contained in hidayah of natural inspiration. <br />
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ii) Hidayah al-hawwas plays the role as the manifestion, indication and the sign of the needs of human nature (al-fitrah). <br />
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C) Guidance of Intellect ( Hidayah al-`Aql) <br />
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The level of hidayah al-`aql is needed to control ourselves when we are responding to Hidayah al-Hawwas. The mind here refers to the faculty of intellectual and the power of reason. The use of reason only limited to the cases that are not clearly stated in the al-Qu`ran of its hukum. Howewer, if there is provision of its hukum in the aq-Qu`ran, the muslim must refer to directly, without the use of reason. <br />
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D) The Guidance of Religion ( Hidayah Al-Din) <br />
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The highest level of Guidance because it is coming in the form of direct and specific injunction and provision of Al-Qu`ran and al-Sunnah. Hidayah al-Din is needed to control our wisdom and intellect in examining the status of our activities whether it is right or wrong. This is due to human intellect is still limited. Therefore, in cases and matters which is beyond the capabilities of human being, Allah (s.w.t) sends a revelation explaining and providing solution for these matters in detail and specific (hidayah).(6:71,76:2-3,90:8-10,16:78) <br />
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<strong>AL-QURAN : the book of guidance </strong><br />
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The subject of Basic Themes of Al-Quran meant to inculcate within us the belief and conviction in the al-Quran as the only book of Guidance for mankind. In order to ensure our actual confidence in al-Quran as the book revealed by Allah (s.w.t), it is necessary for us to understand and appreciate the miracles of al-Quran. <br />
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Al-Quran is the book guidance to our prophet Muhamad s.a.w. Al-Quran revealed down to messenger by Allah through gabriel. It sent in step to prophet Muhamad s.a.w. It is a main source of reference for Islam. Prophet said "I inherited to you two matter you will not abstracted in your life, it is Al-Quran and his Sunnah". Allah also stated in Al-Quran ( Surah Al-Baqarah 1:2) " This is the Book (Al-Quran). in it is guidance sure, without doubt to those who fear Allah ". <br />
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Prerequisite for divine guidance (Al-Hidayah) <br />
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A) Al-Iman (belief) <br />
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To have actual conviction (haq al-yaqin) in the teaching of Allah and islam as the only effective way and system of life for humankind. <br />
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Haq al-yaqin=conviction which is not requiring either observation (‘ain al-yaqin) @ rationalization (‘Ilm al-yaqin). <br />
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- In the ayah, Allah (s.w.t) mentions that is order to obtain hidayah, a person should believe in Allah (s.w.t) and His messenger (s.a.w) which implies belief (iman or haqq al-yaqin) in Allah (s.w.t) teachings as the only effective way and system of life ensures the actual well-being, goodness and safety to humankind. <br />
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B) Islam ( Total Submission) <br />
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-Islam is total submission to Allah`s Will #. It (Islam) is the manifestation and indication of iman. (refer : Surah Al-Imran 3:20). In this Ayah states that the condition and the prerequisite for being on the right path of Allah (s.w.t) is a submission to His Will. <br />
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The total submission to Allah’s will contained in: <br />
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2. Allah’s decision refers to his qada’ and qadar. <br />
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3. His creation refers to the law of nature created by Allah. <br />
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C) Al-Ihsan <br />
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I. Al-‘adalah (justice)-level which we must have to attain at least in our submission to Allah. <br />
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II. Ihsan is a level higher that what we must attain (required to attain) <br />
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D) `Amal Salih <br />
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- `Amal salih is an activity and deed which in general recognized as ibadah that is resulted in receiving ajr (reward) from Allah (s.w.t), and done for achieving pleasure and closure of Allah s.w.t . There are preconditions to be fulfilled: <br />
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i)Permisible deeds-not against specific & direct injunction of Al-Quran & sunnah. <br />
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ii)Beneficial deeds-useful & important for developing 1 or > of the 5 aspects of human being (objectives of syari’ah); (faith,emotion,intellect,physique & means(money)) <br />
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iii) Sincerity of Intention. ( refer Surah Al-Nahl 16 : 90) -> doing something for the sake of Allah (s.w.t). <br />
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iv) The Performance of Ibadah al-Khassah. -> What ever activities and deeds we are doing are not considered as amal salih unless they are done along with Ibadah al-Khassah as the pillars of Islam as comprehensive way of life. <br />
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v) Fulfilling the ethical values and Islamic virtues. E.g punctuality, hardworking, politeness,friendliness,helpfulness,patience. (10:9) <br />
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E) Inabah <br />
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-The act of returning to the way of Allah (s.w.t) repeatedly and it is an evitable process for a Muslim in his effort to be remaining on the right path of Allah (s.w.t) in order to achieve the pleasure of Him (s.w.t). In fact, both inabah and tawbah are referring to the same thing. <br />
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Tawbah comprises three stages: <br />
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II. The feeling of regret of the sin done. <br />
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III. The resolution to leave/abstain from the sin. <br />
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IV. A process of abstaining from sin committed. <br />
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V. Replacing it with good deed opposite to it. <br />
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F) Al-Jihad <br />
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- A Muslim is required as a preconditioned of the right path of Allah (s.w.t) to exert his utmost effort and to work all out in whatever activities he is undertaking. With regards to the relationship between jihad and receiving hidayah from Allah (s.w.t) refer to Surah Al-Ankabut 29:69) <br />
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<strong>MANIFESTION OF MISGUIDANCE </strong><br />
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A) Al-Kufr (Disbelief) <br />
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- The total and absolute distrust in Allah (s.w.t) and His teachings as the only effective way of life. It is the most obvious deviating way which taking a person very far from the right path of Allah (s.w.t). ( refer : Surah Al-Nisa`) <br />
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B) Al-Zulm ( Injustice) <br />
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- Al-Zulm comprises all practice where a person fails to give something or someone its or his due or right (that supposed to give). The right refers to anything necessary and needed by someone/something to enable him to function well and effectively based on the nature of his work.(refer Surah Al-Saff 61:7) <br />
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<strong>INDICATION OF RECEIVING GUIDANCE (HIDAYAH) </strong><br />
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A) Experiencing satisfaction and excitement. <br />
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shared by a brother in Islam.Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-5134527663762421362011-01-21T10:13:00.000+08:002011-01-21T10:13:53.043+08:00..:: AS I PRAY BEFORE YOU ::..<img height="297" id="il_fi" src="http://www.aumsa.co.uk/baby-praying.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="450" /><br />
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<strong>I witness Your mercy and Your grace.</strong><br />
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All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. <br />
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Dear sister in Islam, first of all, we’d like to commend you for showing much keenness on getting acquainted with the teachings of Islam. We implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake. <br />
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In his response to the question in point, Dr. Salah Sultan, President of Islamic American University and professor of Islamic Jurisprudence, Cairo University, issues the following Fatwa: <br />
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"The best way to earn money in Islam is to work hard and employ thought. Islam prohibits a Muslim from earning vast amounts of money without making any effort. Allah Almighty says: "O you who believe! Strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an infamy of Satan's handiwork. Leave it aside in order that you may succeed." (Al-Ma'idah: 90) <br />
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Islam wants people to give their money for good and charitable causes out of the goodness of their hearts, love of God and humanity, and not through devious and dubious ways and means. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says, "Allah does not accept except that which is good and pure." (Reported by Al-Bukhari) <br />
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In Islam, money is not an aim in itself, in the sense that it is a means of earning one's livelihood. It is worth noting in this respect that the moment the prize winner's names are being announced, the limelight floods the winner while leaving hundreds of thousands of losers in hospitals suffering various psychological disturbances. Another question imposes itself: To what extent can lottery and gambling benefit production and the world economy in general? <br />
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In the light of the above Fatwa, it becomes clear that lottery is a form of the prohibited games of chance, which are strictly condemned in the following Qur'anic verse: "O ye who believe! Strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an infamy of Satan's handiwork. Leave it aside in order that ye may succeed. Satan seeketh only to cast among you enmity and hatred by means of strong drink and games of chance, and to turn you from remembrance of Allah and from (His) worship. Will ye then have done?" (Al-Ma'idah: 90-91)Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-84918065569903980282011-01-04T10:21:00.002+08:002011-01-04T10:21:33.191+08:00WHY ISLAM SAYS NO TO GAMBLING. (PART 1)In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. <br />
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All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. <br />
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Brother, first of all, we’d like to say that we are impressed by your question, which emanates from a thoughtful heart. May Allah Almighty help us all adhere to the principles of this true religion, Islam, and enable us to be among the dwellers of Paradise in the Hereafter, Ameen. <br />
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In his well-known book, The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam, the prominent Muslim scholar, Sheik Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, states: <br />
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"While permitting a variety of games and sports, Islam prohibits any game which involves betting, that is, which has an element of gambling in it. We have already quoted the saying of the Prophet, 'He who says to his friend: 'Come, let us gamble,' must give charity.' It is not lawful for the Muslim to seek relaxation and recreation in gambling, nor is it lawful for him to acquire money through it. <br />
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There are sound and noble objectives behind this strict prohibition of gambling: <br />
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1. The Islamic teachings urge the Muslim to follow Allah's directives for earning a living, to use natural laws and direct means for the attainment of his objectives, and to employ such causes to produce the desired effects. Gambling, which includes raffling or the lottery, on the other hand, makes a person dependent on chance, 'luck' and empty wishes, taking him away from honest labor, serious work and productive effort. The person who depends on gambling loses respect for the laws of causation which Allah has established and commanded people to use. <br />
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2. In Islam, an individual's property is sacred; it may not be taken from him except through lawful exchange or unless he gives it freely as a gift or in charity. Accordingly, taking it from him by gambling is unlawful. <br />
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3. It is therefore not surprising that gamblers develop hatred and enmity towards one another, although they may claim that losing does not trouble them. There is always a winner and a loser. The loser may seem composed but behind his composure is frustration, anger, and regret: frustration due to disappointment, anger at the loss of money, and regret for not having played a winning game. <br />
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4. Gambling has its own compulsion. The loser plays again in hope of winning the next game in order to regain his earlier losses, while the winner plays again to enjoy the pleasure of winning, impelled by greed for more. Naturally, luck changes hands, the loser becomes the winner and the winner the loser, and the joy of winning changes into the bitterness of loss. Thus the gamblers may persist at playing the game, unable to bring themselves to leave it; this is the secret of the addiction to gambling. <br />
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5. Because of this addiction, gambling is a danger to the society as well as to the individual. This habit consumes gamblers' time and energy, making them non-productive idlers and parasites on society, who take but do not give, who consume but do not produce. Moreover, due to his absorption with gambling, the gambler neglects his obligations towards his Creator and his duties towards his community. It often happens that a gambling addict sells his honor, religion, and country for the sake of the gaming table, since his devotion to this table dulls his sense of values and kills all other devotions. <br />
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How correct the Qur'an is in mentioning drinking and gambling together in its verses, since their harmful effects on the individual, the family, and society are very similar. What is more like alcoholism than addiction to gambling? This is why one usually is not found without the other. Again, how correct the Qur'an is when it teaches us that both of these, drinking and gambling, are inspired by Satan, that they are akin to idolatry and divining by arrows, and that they are filthy and abominable habits which must be shunned: 'O you who believe, truly intoxicants and gambling and divination by arrows are an abomination of Satan's doing; avoid them in order that you may be successful. Assuredly Satan desires to sow enmity and hatred among you by means of intoxicants and gambling, and to hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. Will you not then desist?' (Al-Ma'idah: 93-94)"Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-4044058325736318602010-12-26T09:47:00.000+08:002010-12-26T09:47:09.211+08:00In an attempt to understand how those who lived before us treated the gift of time, I began reading ‘The Value of Time’. We live in an era where time has little value and the accumulation of wealth overshadows our desire to attain beneficial knowledge. As you go through this treasure trove you soon come to realise how we are regretfully not of those people who know the true value of time. Instead we fritter it away, giving other irrelevant tasks weight compared to attaining and spreading beneficial knowledge, and we have lost a zeal for investing in good deeds – the one thing which will outlast us when we leave this world.<br />
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What passes through the pages in this book will leave you awe-struck, that the scholars of the past sacrificed everything from eating even when their body was calling in hunger, to minimal social relations in order to preserve time for the most important matters. If you were to take any lesson from this review, it is that we are given a microscopic view into the lives of wise giants in Islam. Wise because their profit was in the wealth of knowledge they produced for the masses. A profound use of their time shows that ensuring every moment was used for something beneficial and pleasing to Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala).<br />
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What particularly struck me about the way the book was beautifully compiled – was the reality of time worthy actions being achieved; sadly the accomplishment of goals in our lifetime is rare in our world of ‘uber-busyness’. I want to highlight some of the points mentioned in the book, though it will not suffice as an introduction so I hope that by the end of the review you will feel compelled to buy your own copy of the book or order a copy from IslamicBookStore.com and take practical lessons from it that can be applied in your own life.<br />
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Time is defined in the book as ‘the loftiest and most precious of all primary blessings’ and ‘is the substance of life, the sphere in which man exists, the citadel of his spirit, and his subsistence – him benefiting himself and others’. As many of us know, Allah swears by time in the Qur’aan in Surah Al Asr, so we should ask ourselves that if we are at a loss with time then wouldn’t the intelligent and wise people invest their time in the actions that will outlast his existence in this world? One highlight of this short yet comprehensive treatise is that it can change your perspective of time, so you come to realise the invaluable deed of attaining knowledge as being your goal in life.<br />
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One of my favourite scholarly works to read from are by the eminent Shaykul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, about whom the author says in ‘The Value of Time’: “Even more remarkable is the example of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, born 661, died 728, may Allah have mercy on him, at the age of 57 leaving around five-hundred written volumes. He could not have written hundreds of books, such that neither his companions, nor even his shaykh himself could count them, without complete use of his time in learning writing and worship”.<br />
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So you may be asking yourself: what are the secret ingredients of these prominent scholars we can only marvel at? I’d say they truly understood the statement that ‘time passes naturally, ends automatically, so whoever is not aware of his soul, his time will be lost, his loss will be great, and his regrets will be severe’. And it is indeed true to say that: ‘The pious predecessors and those successors who followed their way were the keenest of people to gain time and to fill it with good deeds, whether they were scholars or worshippers, for they raced against the hours, and used every instant, being very careful with their time, so that they may not lose any part of it’.<br />
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Of those mentioned, Ibn Jarir, Ibn Aqil, Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn Al-Jawzi and many others all reflect that protecting what time is spent on and striving for only the important knowledge leads to success for ‘the wise man must devote (his) keen mind and precious time to better actions and the higher aspirations, in order to attain what is most excellent and useful’.<br />
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In summary, we, the readers in an age where time is used and abused, can take these inspiring snippets of the great legacies that have come to pass and learn to utilise every moment Allah has blessed us with through:<br />
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Reflection: For Allah has warned us of those who are wasteful with time and says:“Did we not grant you a life long enough for him who reflected to reflect therein?” [Quran Chapter 35 Verse 37] <br />
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Eating less: They were careful to lose even a second of their time in pursuit of knowledge because of eating. Such that in some of the stories written they ate only bread as their soul was satisfied with the food of knowledge. <br />
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Walking faster: In order to travel in pursuit of the knowledge they were seeking in abundance, so they would not be lazy in going from one end of the earth to the other to obtain it. <br />
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Mixing with the people less: They would reduce their social time which is prevalent in our daily activities today. Leaving the people and not coming out of their homes unless for prayer in the masjid or necessary matters. <br />
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Constantly Writing and Reading: This is paramount to the first point, their reflection on the knowledge they gained led to the numerous works presented before us. This is testimony of their vigilance in worshiping Allah and being cautious not to waste a single moment by reading, writing or remembering; and spreading this beneficial knowledge.<br />
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Wish for others what you wish for yourself it's about giving your brother water in the heart wave...<br />
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Take risks and have the courage to stand out it's about making the most of your time...<br />
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Keeping trust in Allah and making dua* it's about turning to the All-Mightly the sublime...<br />
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Watch your faith grow from a seed to a tree it's about transforming sand into a dime...<br />
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Bismillah and strive until death overtakes you it's about removing your fears...<br />
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Only fear Allah and shower people with peace it's about weeping to Allah in repentance with tears...<br />
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Be Sincere and love others with your character it's about breathing each heart beat till the glass is full...Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-82303903460945179572010-12-14T10:19:00.002+08:002010-12-14T10:19:47.331+08:00WHAT IS PRIDE?From 'Abdullaah Ibn Mas'ood radi-Allaahu 'anhu who related that Allaah's Messenger sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam said:<br />
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"Whoever has an atoms worth of kibr (pride) in his heart will not enter Paradise." So a man said: What about a person who loves (i.e. takes pride in) wearing beautiful clothes and beautiful shoes? So he replied: "Indeed Allaah is beautiful and loves beauty. Kibr (pride) is to reject the truth, and to despise the people."<br />
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So Allaah - the Most High - informs us that the Hellfire is the abode of those who have kibr (pride and arrogance). And we learn from the (above) hadeeth that: "Whoever has on atoms worth of kibr (pride) in his heart will not enter Paradise." So this is a proof that kibr (pride) necessitates entry into the Hellfire and prevents entry into Paradise. And this comprehensive explanation that the Prophet sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam mentioned has clarified the meaning of kibr (pride) in the dearest possible manner. So he divided kibr into two types:-<br />
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[1] Pride against the truth: This is to reject the truth and not to accept it. So anyone who reject the truth is proud and arrogant - in accordance with what he reject of the truth. So it is obligatory upon everyone to humble themselves to the truth which Allaah sent His Messenger with, and which He sent down in His Book. As for those whose pride and arrogance prevents them from totally complying with the Messengers (i.e. having eemaan or faith in them and their message) - then they are kuffaar (unbelievers) who will dwell in the Hellfire for eternity. Since when the truth comes to them via the Messengers, who explain to them the signs and clear proofs, they reject it and are prevented from accepting it, due to the kibr that they harbour in their hearts. Allaah the Most High - said:<br />
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As for those whose arrogance and pride prevent them from complying with parts of the truth - because it opposes their personal opinions or their whims and desires - then such people are not kuffaar (unbelievers), but such an action necessitates them being punished in accordance with what they have of kibr. This is why the Scholars are agreed that whenever the Sunnah (guidance and way) of Allaah's Messenger sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam has been explained to anyone, then it is not lawful for him to turn away from it to the saying of someone else, whoever and whatever status he may have. So it is obligatory upon the seeker of knowledge to give complete and absolute precedence to the saying of Allaah and the saying of His Messenger sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam over and above the saying of anyone else, and that he should make that the basis to which he returns, and the foundation upon which he builds; following the guidance of the Prophet sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam, striving hard to understand what is intended from it, and following this, both inwardly and outwardly. When a person conforms to this great principle, then he has indeed reached goodness and excellence, and all his errors will be forgiven to him; since his overall objective is to follow that which has been prescribed upon him. So his errors are excused due to his striving his best to recognise and comply with the truth - and this is humbling oneself to the truth.<br />
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[2] Pride towards people: This type is to despise the people, and to look down upon them. This attitude arises when a person is amazed with his own self, thinks highly of himself, and thinks he is better than others. So this causes him to have kibr towards the creation, despise them, mock them, and to degrade them through both speech and action. Allaah's Messenger sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam said:<br />
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This is why the man asked: "What about a person who loves (i.e. takes pride in) wearing beautiful clothes and shoes?" Because he feared that this was the kibr which would be under the threat of punishment. So the Prophet sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam explained to him that this was not from kibr; since this person was one who complied with the truth, and was humble towards people, and that this was from the beauty that Allaah loves, for indeed Allaah - the Most High is beautiful in His Dhaat (Self), Sifaat (Attributes) and Af'aal (Actions), and He loves both outer and inner beauty.<br />
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As regards outer beauty, then it includes cleanliness of the body, clothes and place. As regards to inner beauty, then it is beautifying the character. This is why the Prophet sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam used to supplicate:<br />
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"O Allaah! Guide me to having beautiful manners and characteristics, no one can guide me to beautifying them except You. And turn away from me all evil actions and characteristics, no one can turn them away from me except You."3<br />
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And Allaah knows best. <br />
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1. Related by Muslim in his Sahih (1/65).<br />
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2. Related by Muslim (no.2564).<br />
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3. Related by an-Nasa'i (no.861). It was authenticated by al-Albani in his Sifatus-Salah (p.93).Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-35675620864677712932010-12-06T14:17:00.000+08:002010-12-06T14:17:55.055+08:00Dua when U need help from the CreatorThere are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) as mentioned by Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). These times are as follows:<br />
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<strong>1. The Last Third Of The Night</strong><br />
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Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; “Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?.”‘ [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi]<br />
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Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: ‘The closest any worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do so.’ [at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih]<br />
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<strong>2. Late at night</strong><br />
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When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) for whatever they need.<br />
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The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘There is at night an hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs) every night.’ [Muslim #757]<br />
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<strong>3. Between Adhan and Iqamah</strong><br />
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Anas (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.’ [Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]<br />
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<strong>4. An Hour on Friday</strong><br />
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Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) talked about Friday and said: ‘There is an hour o n Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), then Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) will definitely meet his demand.’ And he (the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands. [Sahih al-Bukhari]<br />
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Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque o n Friday’s prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer).<br />
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(Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.<br />
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<strong>5. While Drinking Zamzam Water</strong><br />
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Jaber (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.’ [Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062]<br />
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This means that when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness…. etc.<br />
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<strong>6. While Prostrating</strong><br />
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Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), said: ‘The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]<br />
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When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) at this time. It is said that while in prostration, o ne should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but for the Hereafter.<br />
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<strong>7. When Waking Up at Night</strong><br />
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Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai’in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) He is the o nly o ne who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) All the glories are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. [Sahih al-Bukhari]<br />
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<strong>8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:</strong><br />
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Narrated Abu Omamah (radiAllahu anhu): that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer) [at-Tirmidhi]<br />
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This time is after saying ‘At-tahyat’ , and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer)<br />
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<strong>9. The Night Of ‘Qadr’ (Decree)</strong><br />
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This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) said about it, “The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months.” [Surah al-Qadr, 97: 3]<br />
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The Night of Decree is o ne of the odd nights of the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan. The angels descend down to the earth, and the earth is overwhelmed with peace and serenity until the break of dawn and when he doors of Paradise are opened, the worshipper is encouraged to turn to Allah to ask for his needs for this world and the Hereafter.<br />
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<strong>10. During The Rain</strong><br />
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Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa’ad (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain’. [Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah]<br />
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‘Seek the response to your du’as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls’ [reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]<br />
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The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) so, o ne should take advantage of this time when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is having mercy o n His slaves.<br />
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<strong>11. At the Adhan</strong><br />
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‘Seek the response to your du’as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls’ [reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]<br />
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In another hadith; ‘When the prayer is called, the doors of the skies are opened, and the du’a is answered’ [al-Tayalisi in his Musnad #2106, al-Sahihah #1413]<br />
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12. <strong>The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and Oppression</strong><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said to Mua’ad Ibn Jabal (radiAllahu anhu), ‘Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the o ne who is suffering injustice) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)’ [Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim]<br />
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The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared, ‘Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the o ne who is oppressed.’<br />
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[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]<br />
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In another hadith; The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared: ‘Three du’as are surely answered: The du’a of the oppressed, the du’a of the traveler, and the du’a of the father/mother (upon their child)’<br />
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The o ne who is suffering injustice is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) when he invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) to retain his rights from the unjust o ne or oppressor. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has sworn to help the o ne who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said.<br />
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<strong>13. The Traveler</strong><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the o ne who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]<br />
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During travel supplication is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.<br />
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<strong>14. The Parent’s Supplication for their Child</strong><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the o ne who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]<br />
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<strong>15. Dua after praising Allah and giving salat o n the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.</strong><br />
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Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘When anyone of you makes du’a, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), then let him pray for whatever he wants’ [abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]<br />
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In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Every du’a is not responded to until o ne sends blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)’ [al-Bayhaqi]<br />
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In another hadith; Umar (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘Du’a is detained between the heavens and the earth and no part of it is taken up until you send blessings upon your Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)’<br />
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After a person has finished his tashahhud and before saying the ’salam’, supplication at this time is o ne likely to be responded to. Ibn Mas’ud narrates: I was o nce praying, and the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), Abu Bakr and Umar (were all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then sent salams o n the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:‘Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be given it!’ [at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]<br />
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<strong>16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or sister Muslim stemming from the heart.</strong><br />
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The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, ‘the same be for you” [Muslim]<br />
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<strong>17. Dua o n the Day of Arafat</strong><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘The best supplication is the supplication o n the day of Arafat’.[at-Tirmidhi and Malik]<br />
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The day of Arafat is the essence and pinnacle of Hajj. o n this great and momentous day, millions of worshippers gather together o n o ne plain, from every corner of the world, with o nly o ne purpose in mind – to respone to the call of their Creator. During this auspicious day, Allah does not refuse the requests of His worshippers.<br />
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<strong>18. Dua during the month of Ramadan</strong><br />
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Ramadan is month full of many blessings, thus the du’a of Ramadan is a blessed o ne. This can be inferred from the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) saying: ‘When Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are opened, and the doors of Hell are closed, and the Sahitans are locked up’ Thus, it is clear that du’a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being accepted, as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened.<br />
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<strong>19. Dua when the Armies meet</strong><br />
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When the Muslim is facing the enemy in battle, at this critical period, the du’a of a worshipper is accepted.<br />
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Sahl ibn Sa’d (radiAllahu anhu) narrtaed the the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du’a during the call for prayer, and the du’a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other’ [abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]<br />
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In another narration: ‘Seek the response to your du’as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls’[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]<br />
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<strong>20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking and remembering Allah (Dhikrullah) .</strong><br />
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The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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<strong>21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah</strong><br />
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The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days’ [Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]<br />
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<strong>22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be totally sincere</strong><br />
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<strong>23. At Midnight</strong><br />
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Abu Umamah (radiAllahu anhu) said, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was questioned; ‘Which du’a is heard (by Allah)?’ He answered, ‘At midnight and at the end of every obligatory prayer.’[at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]<br />
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<strong>25. Dua of people after the death of a person</strong><br />
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‘Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say ‘Ameen’ to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.’<br />
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<strong>26. Dua of the o ne fasting until he breaks his fast.</strong><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the o ne who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]<br />
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<strong>27. Dua of the o ne fasting at the time of breaking fast</strong><br />
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‘Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the o ne who is oppressed.’ [Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]<br />
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<strong>29. Dua of a just Ruler</strong><br />
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The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,<br />
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‘Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the o ne who is oppressed.’<br />
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<strong>30. Dua of a son or daughter obedient to his or her parents</strong><br />
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It is well known in the story narrated in hadith os three men who were trapped by a huge stone in a cave. o ne of them who was kind to kis parents asked Allah to remove the stone, and his du’a was answered. [Sahih al-Bukhari 3:36 #472]<br />
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<strong>31. Dua immediately after wudu</strong><br />
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Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘There is not o ne of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger’, except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever o ne he pleases’<br />
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Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)<br />
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<strong>32. Dua after stoning the Jamarat at Hajj</strong><br />
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The stoning of the small Shaitan (jamrat sugra), or the middle Shaitan (jamrat wusta) pillars during Hajj.<br />
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It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would stone the small Jamarah (one of the three pillars that is stoned in the last days of Hajj), then face the qiblah, raise his hands, and make du’a for a long time. He would then stone the middle Jamarah and do the same. When he stoned the large Jamarah, he would depart without making any du’a. [Sahih al-Bukhari #1753 and others]<br />
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<strong>33. At the Crowing of a Rooster</strong><br />
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Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘When you hear a rooster crowing, then ask Allah for His bounties, for it has seen an angel, and when you hear a donkey braying, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, for it has seen a Shaitan’ [Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih al-Jami #611]<br />
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<strong>34. Du’a made inside the Ka’bah</strong><br />
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The Ka’bah is a sanctuary that has no comparison in the entire world. The du’a of o ne who prays inside the hijr is considered as being made inside the ka’bah, as it is part of the house (Baitullah). [This is the semicircle to the right of the Ka'bah if you face the door, opposite to the Yemeni corner and the Black stone wall.]<br />
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Usamah ibn Zayd narrated, ‘When the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) entered the House (Ka’bah), he made du’a in all of its corners [Muslim 2: 968 and others]<br />
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<strong>35. Du’a o n the mount of Safa or Marwah during Umrah or Hajj</strong><br />
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It is narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) would make long du’as at Safa and Marwah. [Muslim #1218 and others]<br />
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<strong>36. Dua at any of the holy sites.</strong><br />
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<strong>37. While reciting Surah al-Fatihah</strong><br />
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The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said that Allah the Exalted had said:<br />
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‘ I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. When he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of Judgment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me, and sometimes He will say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. When he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious — not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for.<br />
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<strong>38. Saying ‘Ameen’ during prayer</strong><br />
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After finishing the recitation of al-Fatihah, the saying of‘Ameen’ in congregation.<br />
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The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: ‘When the Imam says ‘Ameen’, then recite it behind him (as well), because whoever’s Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels will have all of his sins forgiven.’ [Sahih al-Bukhari #780, Muslim #410 and others]<br />
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<strong>39. While visiting the sick, and dua made by the sick</strong><br />
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Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good, because the angels say ‘Ameen’ to whatever you say [Muslim #2126]<br />
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Ali (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:<br />
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‘When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother in the morning, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the evening. And when he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning, and he will be granted a garden for it in Jannah.’ [at-Tirmidhi, abu Dawud]Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472825207553579219.post-74866506023812112742010-11-26T10:02:00.000+08:002010-11-26T10:02:49.185+08:00Do we follow our hearts blindly?<span style="font-size: large;">Those who enjoy what's good/right and who stay away from evil/wrong.</span><br />
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So this means a believer is someone who truly understood the meaning of Islam and the meaning of a Muslim in details. One who is able to think and understand the Quran and Sunnah(Islam).One who then after using wisdom and logic, loves and practices Islam as it should be practiced with a great pure heart. Who is able to know logically what's right and wrong.Than the good deeds are counted according to the pure intentions.Allah swt than rewards the Muslim with whatever he/she wishes for and even much more .Islam is not something that you follow things blindly. Islam is a pure way of life and teachings that are followed with logical wisdom and pure heart. And once this is understood then the unity and brotherhood in Islam will be understood too.<br />
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Allah swt says in the Quran about brotherhood and commands us to act as brothers and sisters<br />
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"The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islâmic religion). So make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allâh, that you may receive mercy. "(Surah 49:10)<br />
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That's it, act as true brothers and sisters with each other and you won't be astray.Love and respect each other as brothers and sisters :)<br />
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Muhammad saws said the real Muslims must love each other as real brothers and sisters to.<br />
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"You will not enter Paradise until you have faith, and you will not have faith until you love each other..."(hadith)<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Brotherhood is to live in peace and understanding with one another. If one disagrees with another than they should follow the best meaning of what is discussed. We can argue but we can still love. We can forgive and have mercy always for one another. Brother/Sister love should grow constantly. For this reason we must not fight nor hate each other(especially not kill),even if that happens to some(since we are weak humans)than hate should not be more than 3 days, .A real Muslim will wish for his bro/sis in Islam what he wishes for himself and help him/her to live in peace.One must not take advantage of another and should respect his/her rights.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Do help each other and do be happy together. Learn from one another, do admit your mistakes when you do them accidently and than fix them. Purify yourselves with love and understanding for each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jm3u4ZCe0jY/TO8UknYn91I/AAAAAAAAAY4/c8EQGW46yII/s1600/n00002194-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jm3u4ZCe0jY/TO8UknYn91I/AAAAAAAAAY4/c8EQGW46yII/s1600/n00002194-b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Do understand that if you don't act like this then there'll be a total mess(which you can see clearly in our time that's exactly what's happening among the Ummah).Wish for each other good as you wish for yourself. Be open with each other but also know when to put a limit cos Allah swt doesn't love those who are extremists. Try as much as you can to be a humble/modest Muslim/Muslimahs.<br />
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Allah wants us to live together in peace, love and tranquility, not backbiting and hating one another for no reasons. Even with non Muslims we should live in peace and respect. A Muslim doesn't hate nor judge injustly.A Muslims helps any innocent person and loves his bro/sis for the sake of Allah swt.Let us be the wonderful Ummah that Allah swt wishes for us to be. <br />
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Muhammad saws said: <br />
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“All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood.”<br />
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A muslim is like a real brother to another and this is why he(saws) also said ""None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself." (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 12) .<br />
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"You will not enter Paradise until you have faith, and you will not have faith until you love each other."<br />
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Shall I direct you to something which if you fulfill you will love one another? Spread peace among yourselves."(It was reported by Muslim)<br />
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"A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He does not oppress him, nor does he leave him at the mercy of others." (Sahih Muslim Book 032, Number 6219) <br />
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"Your smile in the face of your brothers is an act of charity."(hadith)<br />
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Even a smile is a charity and charity is worship and Allah swt is pleased with one when he does things for the sake of Allah swt.Allah swt says and His messenger saws that we should greet each other with "salaam aleykum"(peace of Allah be with you),even the greeting should be with peace so we should not violate peace.<br />
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So let us change and start uniting for the sake of Allah swt.Let us live in peace and love.Let us start practicing real Islam with pure heart and wisdom/logic.Let us really be Muslims !!<br />
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Allah says :<br />
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“The Mu’minoon are but a single Brotherhood.” (The Holy Qur’an, 49:10) <br />
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For this We sent a Messenger to you from among you to recite Our Signs to you and purify you and teach you the Book and Wisdom and teach you things you did not know before. (Surat 02:151) <br />
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Say: "Will you inform Allâh of your religion While Allâh knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and Allâh is All-Aware of everything.They regard as favour to you (O Muhammad SAW) that they have embraced Islâm. Say: "Count not your Islâm as a favour to me. Nay, but Allâh has conferred a favour upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith, if you indeed are true. Verily, Allâh knows the unseen of the heavens and the earth. And Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do.(Surah 49:16-18)<br />
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And follow what is revealed to you and be patient till Allah should give judgment, and He is the best of the judges. (Surah 10.109)<br />
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And follow what is revealed to you from your Lord; surely Allah is Aware of what you do<br />
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(Surah 33.002)<br />
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In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful.<br />
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Praise be to God, Lord of all the worlds.<br />
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The Compassionate, the Merciful. Ruler on the Day of Reckoning.<br />
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You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help.<br />
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Guide us on the straight path,<br />
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the path of those who have received your grace;<br />
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not the path of those who have brought down wrath, nor of those who wander astray.<br />
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Amen.(Surah Al Fatiha)<br />
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Assalaamun Aleykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu<br />
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(May the peace,mercy and blessings of Allah swt be with you)Ahxuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827849679935424288noreply@blogger.com0