DUA FOR ALL

“Oh Allah, we come before you today to ask for your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance,

We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values,

We confess that we have ridiculed the absolute truth of your word and called it PLURALISM,

We have rejected the Holy Quran and called it BORING

We have exploited the poor and called it LOTTERY,

We have rewarded laziness and called it WELFARE,

We have killed our unborn and called it CHOICE,

We have killed innocent men and called it JUSTICE,

We have neglected to discipline our children and called it BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM,

We abuse power and called it POLITICS,

We have coveted our neighbors possessions and called it AMBITION,

We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION,

We have ridiculed the honored values of our beloved prophets and called it enlightenment and Modernity (this is 21^st century wake up!)

Search us Oh Allah and know our hearts today, forgive us and cleanse us from every sin and set us free.

Oh Allah we are just humans and prone to mistakes.

Forgive us and have mercy on us!

Ameen thuma ameen!                                            

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN ONE MINUTE

Strive to make the utmost use of each minute of your life, as we would all account for each seconds, minutes, we spent on earth in the hereafter.

People have been accustomed to wasting time on frivolities and inanities, as Muslims in one minute, by giving charity, studying, memorizing the Quran and some other relevant books, you can also strive to do good deed etc. you can make sure that this minute of your life is not wasted, one minute may be recorded in your book of good deeds if you know how to make the most use of it and take care of it.

Strive to make the most of each minute, there follows a list of the things that can be done in one minute some listed by Muhammad S. al Munajjid

·        In one minute you can recite Surat Al-Fatiha 3 times reciting rapidly and silently. Surat al fatihah is the most superior surah in the holy Quran

Bukhari :: Book 6 :: Volume 61 :: Hadith 528 Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Mu'alla:

While I was praying, the Prophet called me but I did not respond to his call. Later I said, "O Allah's Apostle! I was praying." He said, "Didn't Allah say: 'O you who believe! Give your response to Allah (by obeying Him) and to His Apostle when he calls you'?" (8.24)
He then said, "Shall I not teach you the most superior Surah in the Qur'an?" He said, '(It is),
'Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. ' (i.e., Surat Al-Fatiha) which consists of seven repeatedly recited Verses and the Magnificent Qur'an which was given to me." subhannAllah you get rewarded so much in one minute by reading this surah.

·        In one minute, you can motivate your heart, give thanks to Allah, to love him, to fear him, to long for him and thus travel through the stages of uboodiyah (total enslavement to Almighty Allah) you could do this when you are lying on your bed or walking on the street.

·        In one minute, you can read more than two pages of a useful book that is easy to understand.

·        In one minute, you can uphold the ties of kinship by calling a relative on phone.

·        In one minute, you can say Salam and shake hands with a number of people in one minute.

·        In one minute, you can ask Almighty Allah for forgiveness

·        In one minute, you can call or visit your parents and say a little prayer for them and appreciate them.

·        In one minute you can avoid getting angry as the prophet says:  Narrated Abu Huraira: A man said to the Prophet, "Advise me!” The Prophet said, "Do not become angry and furious." The man asked (the same) again and again, and the Prophet said in each case, "Do not become angry and furious." (Bukhari: Book 8 :: Volume 73 :: Hadith 137)     lets learn to practice Sabr (patience) in every step of life as Allah loves As-Sabireen(the patient) & Almighty Allah is always with the As-Sabireen.

·        In one minute, you can be silent and avoid talking unnecessarily. Silence is the best answer for all questions. Nothing is as important as your character; know when to keep silent and when to speak up.

·         In one minute, you can apologize to those you have offended. The best way to get the last word is to apologize.

·        In one minute you can lend your hand to someone in need, take that chance indeed.

·        In one minute, you can learn a new thing about Islam by going through the Quran or through reading small pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and books. If we learn one new thing about our Deen every day we open our minds to a better day.

·        In one minute, you can appreciate the favor Almighty Allah has bestowed upon you and the gift of live by saying Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah).

·        In one minute you can smile and offer words of comfort to a friend or to another sister or brother. Kinds words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.

All this and more you can do in one minute earning more rewards from Almighty Allah thereby drawing you closer to Allah and closer to paradise.

Bukhari: Book 6 :: Volume 60 :: Hadith 472 Narrated Ali:  

We were in the company of the Prophet and he said, "There is none among you but has his place written for him, either in Paradise or in the Hell-Fire." We said, "O Allah's Apostle! Shall we depend (on this fact and give up work)?" He replied, "No! Carry on doing good deeds, for everybody will find easy (to do) such deeds as will lead him to his destined place." Then the Prophet recited: 'As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah, and believes in the best reward. We will make smooth for him the path of ease....the path for evil.' (92.5-10)

“the best deeds to Allah are those that maybe small but constant. (Bukhari)

DEATH

When I was sick and ill

I look beyond the sky and wonder about my ills

Thinking about my life

And saying to myself how it did not worth that while

Then the fear of death gripped me

Then I screamed please let me be

Then I muttered “OH ALLAH”

Grant me paradise

The house of the wise

The abode of the faithful’s

The resting place of the helpful and grateful’s

And I said to myself if its time

To say bye to my lifetime

Then, am prepared for death

Of which I don’t fear

But!!! Wait!!

I never got to apologize

For that other day at the class

Or got to pray at that appropriate time

I never got to tell her and him that it was wrong

Neither did I warn them of hell

I never got to say salaam alaykum to that brother or sister

Neither did I offer half my bread to that sister

I never got to smile at the baby sitter

and the old man that cleaned the litter

OH MY!! What a waste!

I ignored all these small things

And only thought of those big things

Now! No time to go back

Death is already on my back

For those of us who are still alive

And still living that bad life

This is an opportunity for you to do good deeds

And encourage others to do good deeds

Because all this will count on judgment day

May Almighty Allah make us inmate of paradise on that day. Ameeen.

THE MEDIA

The israeli government I despise
For murdering innocent palestine in large size
Then they cry foul "we have been murdered and cheated"
The USgovt and the media Report stories truth Diluted.!




I really dislike what the world is turning into
The hegemonic power the zionists and the media have I despise too
However in future we see a paradigm shift
And the hands of history will present a bitter gift..!





The USA and the Isreal see themselves as super powers
Forgetting there is Allah who has the ultimate POwer
If they persist in this dubious act
There fall would not just be the economic debt but with much imPAct..!



With the way things are going
My trust in media declining
Cos all I hear everyday is distorted truth and facts
media Propaganda is full of controversial shit and acts



Now, we muslims should nt be benchwarmers
We should ask for change in all corners
Lets establish our own medium/ media
Am tired of seeing islamic programmes only during rAmaADan...!!!


P.s the media saturates our everyday lives we are often unconscious about their presence not to talk of its influence!

HAJJ IS WORSHIP.

 In Arabic the word Ibaadah (ةدابع) worship is a noun composed of all which pleases Allah (s.w.t) whether the deeds are ones intentions (action of the heart), sayings (action of the tongue) or actions (bodily actions).

Unfortunately Hajj is also one the ritual acts where many people involve themselves in shirkiyat (polytheism) and bidah (innovation), we have to be aware of these and avoid them.

Imam Ali (r.a) said: “What a noise in hajj, but very few are performing hajj” and that was in the time Ali (r.a) where people are supposed to be closer to the wahi (revelation)!

Today Muslims may perform Hajj according to their own interpretation; this is not allowed as the ritual act has a form which must be in accordance with what the Messenger (s.a.w) brought us. There many evidences for this.

The Messenger (s.a.w) said “Take (learn) your ritual acts from me” [Ahmed]

The Messenger (s.a.w) said “”He who does an act which our matter [Islam] is not [in agreement] with will have it rejected.””[Muslim]

We are ordered by Allah (s.w.t) to follow the Messenger Muhammad (s.a.w)

Say: “If you (really) love Allah then follow me (the Messenger (s.a.w)), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [EMQ 3:31]

And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad S.A.W) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it) [EMQ 59:7]

Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad S.A.W) you have a good example [EMQ 33:21]

The Messenger (s.a.w) specifically warned us from innovating in the deen.

He (s.a.w) said “And the worst of all affairs are newly-invented matters and every innovation is a misguidance, and every misguidance is in the fire of Hell.” [Abu Dawud] [Tirmidhi].

HAJJ IS OBLIGATORY

It is obligatory on the Muslim who fulfils the conditions for going to Hajj, to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Abu Hurairah (r.a) reported: Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w) addressed us and said:

“O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory for you; so perform hajj.”

Thereupon a person said: Messenger of Allah, (is it to be performed) every year? He (the Prophet) kept quiet, and he repeated (these words) thrice, whereupon Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w) said: If I were to say” Yes,” it would become obligatory (for you to perform it every year) and you would not be able to do it…” [Muslim]

'' A Piece Of Reminder'' (Islam Denounces Terrorism)

As Muslims, we strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on two major cities of the United States of America on September 11, 2001, which caused the death and injury of thousands of innocent people. i know some of you wil be wondereing why dis guy is stil talkin about dis issue(sept 11),as muslims we must always endeavour to educate ourselves at all time & as wel remind ourselves on some highly cogent & salient bt anticipated issues. so dnt see it as somtin ludicrous or somhow obnoxious,;its just a reminder for each and every1 of us.



the source of the terror that we condemn is definitely not from a divine religion, and as such,we must remember & be very much aware that there is no room for terrorism in Islam. This is made clear in the Qur'an, the main source of Islam, and in the practices of all true Muslim rulers, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) being the foremost of them.

We need to keep in mind that, among those who were killed in New York and Washington, there were people who loved the Prophet Jesus (as) (Christians), the Prophet Moses (as) (Jews) and the Prophet Muhammad (saas) (Muslims). Unless forgiven by Allah, murdering innocent people is a great sin that leads to torment in Hell. No one who is religious and fears Allah would do such a thing.



Religion commands love, mercy and peace. Terror, on the other hand, is cruel, merciless and demands bloodshed and misery. This being the case, the origins of terrorist acts should be sought in disbelief rather than in religion. The name or the identity of the triggerman is not important. If he can kill innocent people without blinking an eye, then he is a nonbeliever, not a believer. For this reason, "Islamic terror," "Christian terror" or "Jewish terror" are all erroneous concepts which contradict the message of divine religions.



True religion can by no means countenance terrorism. On the contrary, terror (i.e. the murder of innocent people) in Islam is a great sin, and Muslims are responsible for preventing these acts and bringing peace and justice to the world.



in the light of the verses of the Qur'an and with examples from history, it has been stated clearly that Islam forbids terrorism and aims to bring peace and security to the world.



may Allah(swt) forgive us in all our shortcomings, guide us aright & make us die as muslims & nt kafiruns....ameen



So Reader"s! Take moral from here, You never know wat 2morow fas in staok 4 us???

Lets change our living and make amends

For heaven, on our deeds depends.

LESSON TO ALL & SUNDRY DAT SHOULD B ADHERE TO STRICTLY

TRUE STORY




A woman baked bread for members of her family and an extra one for a hungry passerby. She kept the extra bread on the Window-sill, for whosoever would take it away. Everyday, a hunch-back came and took away the bread. Instead of expressing gratitude, he muttered the following words as he went his way: "The evil you do remains with you: The good you do, comes back to you!" This went on, day after day. Everyday, the hunch-back came, picked up the bread and uttered the words: "The evil you do, remains with you: The good you do, comes back to you!" The woman felt irritated. "Not a word of gratitude," she said to herself... "Everyday this hunch-back utters this jingle! What does he mean? "One day, out of  desperation, she decided to do away with him. "I shall get rid of this hunch-back," she said. And what did she do? She added poison to the bread she prepared for him! As she was about to keep it on the window sill, her hands trembled. "What is this I am doing?" she said. Immediately she threw the bread into the fire, prepared another one and kept it on the window- sill. As usual, the hunch-back came,picked up the bread and muttered the words: "The evil you do, remains with you: The good you do, comes back to you!" The hunch-back proceeded on his way, blissfully unaware of the war raging in the mind of the woman.Everyday, as the woman placed the bread on the window-sill, she offered a prayer for her son who had gone to a distant place to seek his fortune. For many months, she had no news of him.. She prayed for his safe return. That evening, there was a knock on the door. As she opened it, she was surprised to find her son standing in the doorway.. He had grown thin and lean. His garments were tattered and torn. He was hungry, starved and weak. As he saw his mother, he said, "Mom, it's a miracle I'm here. While I was but a mile away, I was so hungry that I collapsed. I would have died, but just then an old hunch-back passed by. I begged of him for a small part of his food, and he was kind enough to give me whole bread. "As he gave it to me, he said,"This is what I eat everyday: today, I shall give it to you, for your need is greater than mine!" "As the mother heard those words, her face turned pale and red. She leaned against the door for support. She remembered the poisoned bread that she had made that morning. Had she not burnt it in the fire, it would have been eaten by her own son, and he would have lost his life! It was then that she realized the significance of the words: "The evil you do remains with you: The good you do, comes back to you!" Do good and; Don't ever stop doing good, even if it’s not appreciated at that time.