Sayyidul Muazzineed (leader of the Muazzins)
Born 43 or 53 years before Hijra, from an Abyssinian mother and an Arab father, Hazrat Bilal was slim and tall . Some historians say he was born in Mecca, but some are of the opinion that he was born in Sarat — a town near Yemen and Abyssinia. He is, generally, known as "BILAL HABASHI", but actually his features were not identical with those of the. Habashi or Zangi, His complexion was black but his hair was not curly, it was thick. Actually, his complexion was dark-brown. His body was tall and slim and his chest prominent. His cheeks were thin but his nose was not snub. Thus, as the historians opine, he was not a pure Abyssinian. His father was an Arab hut his mother was an Abyssinian. His fathers name was Rabah and his mother was called Hamama, It is likely that Hamama was a slave girl from Mecca or Sarat, Sarat is a town between Yemen and Abyssinia, Some of the historians claim that he was born at Mecca, but the majority of the historians opine that Bilal was born in Sarat, And the latter view seem to be acceptable for there could be a mixed race in Sarat.. He was taken as a slave from the beginning according to the prevailing conditions in Mecca.
Along with Hazrat Khadija.(R.A), Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique(R.A), Hazrat Ali(R.A.), Hazrat Ammar(R.A.) and his mother Sumiyya(R.A.), Hazrat Shuaib(R.A.) and Hazrat Miqdad(R.A.), Hazrat Bilal(R.A.) was one of the first eight persons who responded to the call of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Embracing the new faith, he enraged his master Umaiyya bin Khalaf. To force Bilal(R.A.) to give up his new faith, the master subjected the devotee to severe torture.
Hadhrat Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) was harassed and beaten the day long and during the night He was tied in chains and lashed. On the next day, he was again made to lie on the hot desert sands which cause even greater injuries to the body of Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu), who was loved by Allah Ta'aala.
Hadhrat Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) used to be beaten by many people. When one would get tired, another would take his place. Sometimes it was Abu Jhal's turn and sometimes Umayyah bin Khalaf and others. Each of them would beat him until they got tired but no mercy was spared for the slave whom they so brutally injured and whose status in Jannat was to surpass that of many Arabs.
According to historical records, Bilals(R.A.) master often tied him and threw him down and flung a stone and cow hide over him and said, "Your gods are Lat and Uzza so testify your faith in them." But he continued to say "Ahad, Ahad." The infidels tied a rope round his neck and allowed the street urchins to drag him to and from between the two hills of Mecca. Even, under this severe torment, Bilals(R.A.) tongue repeated only one word "Ahad, Ahad." Thereupon, the infidels gave him a severe beating and stretched him on the burning Sand.A heavy stone was placed over his body, still he uttered nothing save the word "Ahad, Ahad.".
One day while Bilaal(R.A.) was being tortured in this way by Umayyah bin Khalaf and his friends, Abu Bakr (R.A.) passed that way. He asked Umayyah bin Khalaf, 'Do you not fear Allah? How long will you carry out this practice on this poor person?" Umayyah bin Khalaf retorted that, 'since you have instigated him (by teaching Islam to him, so you free him." Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) answered, "Yes, I will free him. I have a black slave who is even stronger than him and who is in your religion. Will you accept this slave in exchange for him?" Umayyah bin Khalaf accepted the offer. Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) exchanged the slaves and thus bought Hadhrat Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) and freed him . Besides Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) he bought other slaves who were being beaten and harassed for accepting Islam and freed them also.
After his release, he came to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to serve him as his personal server. Instead of taking him as a servant, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) paid close attention to his education and spiritual training.
After the Hijra when Masjid Nabvi was completed, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) thought of calling the Muslims for prayers in congregation. He asked the Sahaba to think of a way to call the Muslims together for prayers. Several suggestions came forth such as the beating of drums; the ringing of the bell like the Christians did in their church; burning a fire like Zoroastrians; and blowing of the horn like the Jews. When all the suggestions could not get the approval of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the meeting ended without a decision.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid(R.A), a companion of the Prophet, went home groping for a solution and slept. He had a dream in which he saw a person in a green apparel who told him how to call the Muslims for prayer. He climbed on the top of the mosque and recited the words, those that we hear today. After saying the call he sat down for a while and then rose to say Iqama which comprised the same words.
On waking up, Abdullah bin Zaid rushed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and told him about his dream. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) asked him to go to Bilal(R.A.) and make him learn these words by heart. Thereafter, Hazrat Umar(R.A.) came and narrated a similar dream to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). After having the approval of the Prophet(S.A.W)., the Adhan was called out aloud for the first time from the Prophet’s mosque. As his powerful and melodious voice resounded through the city of Medina, Hazrat Bilal (R.A.) became the first mu’azzin of Islam, an office he held till the Holy Prophet (PBUH) left this world.
What a beautiful voice Bilal has. The Prophet carries this voice, which makes one tremble with humility, with him throughout his life. Journeys and expeditions are kneaded with this voice. One morning the Prophet awakes to this voice: "Prayer is better than sleep." He tells Bilal, "What wonderful words. They should be recited each morning in the adhan!" From that morning on, sleep and prayer are in the two pans of the scale. When prayer weighs heavier, the veil of darkness disperses. And after each adhan Bilal calls out towards the Prophet's window: "O Messenger of Allah! Prayer!" Then, going to the masjid, he makes qamet; stars stand in line behind the sun.
Later, Hazrat Bilal added the following words in the call for the Fajir prayers: “The prayer is better than sleep”. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) approved the addition and till today the same prayer-call is going on even after 14 centuries.
Hazrat Bilal was entrusted the duty of the recital of Azaan by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in preference to all other Sahabas. It was simply because he had a beautiful voice. His recital of the prayer-call produced a typical effect on the hearts and minds of the Muslims. In spiritual ecstasy, they would rush to the mosque. Also, he received the honour of calling the devotees to prayer when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) made a victorious entry into the city of Mecca and ordered Bilal to ascend the roof of the Holy Ka’bah to recite the prayer-call.
Once the Holy Prophet (PBUH) asked Hazrat Bilal what extraordinary deeds he did after accepting Islam because the Holy Prophet (PBUH) heard the sound of his slippers ahead of him when the sight of Paradise was presented before him during a divine revelation. He made no mention of the piety, struggle, hardships or tortures he endured for the cause of Islam but humbly replied: “O my beloved Prophet, I have performed no extraordinary deeds as a Muslim.”
Upon further insistence by the Prophet, he told that the only thing he could recall was that, after each wadhu (ablution), he offered two nawafils.
Hazrat Bilal(Razi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) was one of them.
1.Hazrat Bilal(R.A.) was one of the first eight persons who responded to the call of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
2.Hazrat Bilal(R.A) became the first mu’azzin of Islam, an office he held till the Holy Prophet (PBUH) left this world.
3.Fajir prayers: “The prayer is better than sleep”. Who added this line? you know it was Hmmm should I tell you,
read and find out.
4.He was also in charge of the house hold of the Prophet (S.A.W.).
5.Hadhrat Bilaal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) was the special companion of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
6. During journeys and battles, he used to pitch the tent of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and he alone got the honour of riding the camel of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The prayer-call, proclaimed today in the entire Muslim world, comprises the same words which were first recited by Hazrat Bilal bin Rabah Habshi(R.A.), a staunch devotee of Islam and the most trusted companion of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him).
On his death-bed, when his wife bitterly cried, he comforted her with these words: “Why do you cry? Tomorrow I shall see the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and my other companions after such a long separation.
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) had suffered for Islam in his body. He was humble and gentle, faithful and loyal. He was strong and yet when he called the Muslims to Prayer, they could weep out of joy, so sweet was the sound.
May Give Us All Emaan......Like The Sahaba's
FI'AMANALLAH...!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
How To Improve Your Relationship With The Holy Quran
It is recommended for every believing man and woman to recite the Book of Allaah, the Noble Quran, often, with due contemplation and understanding. This may be done by using a copy of the Quran or from one's memory. Allaah - the Most High – Says (what means): "[This is] a blessed Book (the Quran) which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded." [Quran 38:29]
Are you one of those people who rarely touch the Quran? Or do you read it daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran.
1. Before you touch it, check your heart
The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allaah's book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad was described by his noble wife, 'Aa'ishah as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he lived it.
2. Before you touch it, do your Wudhoo' (ablution)
Doing your Wudhoo' is good physical and mental preparation to remind you that you are not reading just another book. You are about to interact with Allaah, the Most Exalted, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with Him.
3. Start with reading only five minutes everyday
Too often, we think that we should read the Noble Quran for at least one whole hour. If you are not in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, Insha Allaah (Allaah willing), you will notice that those five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!
4. Make sure that you understand what you have read
Five minutes of reading the Quran in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you are reading. If you are not Arabic, or you don't understand the Arabic language, then make sure you have a good translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you have read that day.
Regarding those who neglect the Glorious Quran by not reading or not understanding it, Allaah Almighty Says (what means):"And the Messenger has said, “O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Quran as [a thing] abandoned." [Quran: 25: 30]
Allaah Almighty informs us about His Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad that he said: "My Lord my people have abandoned - acting or listening - to the Quran" and that is because the idol-worshippers did not pay attention nor listen to the Quran, as Allaah Says (what means): "And those who disbelieve say, “Do not listen to this Quran and speak noisily during [the recitation of] it that perhaps you will overcome.” [Quran 41:26]
5. Remember that the Noble Quran is far more interactive than a CD
In an age of "interactive" CD-ROMs and computer programs, a number of people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like that. Remember that when you read the Glorious Quran, you are interacting with Almighty Allaah. He Almighty is talking to you, so pay attention.
6. Do not just read, you have to listen too
There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement for it.
7. Make Du'aa' (supplication).
Ask Allaah, the Most Exalted, to guide you when you read the Quran. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allaah, interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Du'aa' to
Allaah for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.
When you are making du’aa', you have a direct connection with Allaah Almighty. So when you are saying your du’aa', you shouldn’t be distracted, but instead you should be fully concentrated. TheProphet said:
"Make Du’aa' and be assured of it being answered, and know that Allaah, the Exalted, does not answer a Du’aa' from a careless heart which is not concentrating." [At-Tirmithi]
FI'AMANALLAH....!!!
Are you one of those people who rarely touch the Quran? Or do you read it daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran.
1. Before you touch it, check your heart
The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allaah's book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad was described by his noble wife, 'Aa'ishah as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he lived it.
2. Before you touch it, do your Wudhoo' (ablution)
Doing your Wudhoo' is good physical and mental preparation to remind you that you are not reading just another book. You are about to interact with Allaah, the Most Exalted, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with Him.
3. Start with reading only five minutes everyday
Too often, we think that we should read the Noble Quran for at least one whole hour. If you are not in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, Insha Allaah (Allaah willing), you will notice that those five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!
4. Make sure that you understand what you have read
Five minutes of reading the Quran in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you are reading. If you are not Arabic, or you don't understand the Arabic language, then make sure you have a good translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you have read that day.
Regarding those who neglect the Glorious Quran by not reading or not understanding it, Allaah Almighty Says (what means):"And the Messenger has said, “O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Quran as [a thing] abandoned." [Quran: 25: 30]
Allaah Almighty informs us about His Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad that he said: "My Lord my people have abandoned - acting or listening - to the Quran" and that is because the idol-worshippers did not pay attention nor listen to the Quran, as Allaah Says (what means): "And those who disbelieve say, “Do not listen to this Quran and speak noisily during [the recitation of] it that perhaps you will overcome.” [Quran 41:26]
5. Remember that the Noble Quran is far more interactive than a CD
In an age of "interactive" CD-ROMs and computer programs, a number of people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like that. Remember that when you read the Glorious Quran, you are interacting with Almighty Allaah. He Almighty is talking to you, so pay attention.
6. Do not just read, you have to listen too
There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement for it.
7. Make Du'aa' (supplication).
Ask Allaah, the Most Exalted, to guide you when you read the Quran. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allaah, interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Du'aa' to
Allaah for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.
When you are making du’aa', you have a direct connection with Allaah Almighty. So when you are saying your du’aa', you shouldn’t be distracted, but instead you should be fully concentrated. TheProphet said:
"Make Du’aa' and be assured of it being answered, and know that Allaah, the Exalted, does not answer a Du’aa' from a careless heart which is not concentrating." [At-Tirmithi]
FI'AMANALLAH....!!!
Extra Expenses In Marriages
Question:
What is your opinion of the large dowers and expensive parties and honeymoons that cost a great deal of money? Does the Shariah approve of such things?
Answer:
Having very expensive dowers and extravagant wedding parties is something that goes against the Shariah . The marriage which has the greatest blessing is the one with lesser financial burden. Any time the burdens are lessened, the blessings are increased.
This is a matter that is many times caused by women. Women are the ones that often insist upon their husbands to set very high dower [for their daughter]. If a lesser dower is offered, they will say their daughter is deserving of such and such. Furthermore, expensive and luxurious wedding parties are prohibited by the Shariah . they fall under the command of the verse.
''But be not extravagant. Verily, He loves not those who are extravagant ” (Surah Al- Anam 7:141)
Again, many times it is the women who force their husbands to do such things. They say that so and so’s party they had this and that. However, such gatherings must be according to the Shariah .The person should not spend what is beyond his means. He must also never be extravagant for Allah has prohibited extravagance.
'' Verily, He loves not those who are extravagant .” (Surah Al- Anam 7:141)
Honeymoons are worse and even more evil. This is because they are an imitation of the non-Muslims. They are a waste of lots of wealth. It also leads to people being lax with respect to their religious duties when such honeymoons take place in non- Muslim areas. The people come back with customs and behaviour that are harmful for them and for the Muslim community . This is something that is to be feared for the Ummah . However there is no harm, Allah Willing, if a man travels with his wife to make Umrah or to visit Madinah.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
source:http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=637
Areena says:I support these words.Even if u feel u have alot of money n can afford UMRAH and honeymoon both,then do one thing,u go To Visit and also ask ur parents tooo,rather than going to honeymoon.Inshallah ALLAH will show u paradise in ur house if ur parents r happy ameen.
Islamic Fatawa Regarding Women - Darussalam Pg. 193-194
What is your opinion of the large dowers and expensive parties and honeymoons that cost a great deal of money? Does the Shariah approve of such things?
Answer:
Having very expensive dowers and extravagant wedding parties is something that goes against the Shariah . The marriage which has the greatest blessing is the one with lesser financial burden. Any time the burdens are lessened, the blessings are increased.
This is a matter that is many times caused by women. Women are the ones that often insist upon their husbands to set very high dower [for their daughter]. If a lesser dower is offered, they will say their daughter is deserving of such and such. Furthermore, expensive and luxurious wedding parties are prohibited by the Shariah . they fall under the command of the verse.
''But be not extravagant. Verily, He loves not those who are extravagant ” (Surah Al- Anam 7:141)
Again, many times it is the women who force their husbands to do such things. They say that so and so’s party they had this and that. However, such gatherings must be according to the Shariah .The person should not spend what is beyond his means. He must also never be extravagant for Allah has prohibited extravagance.
'' Verily, He loves not those who are extravagant .” (Surah Al- Anam 7:141)
Honeymoons are worse and even more evil. This is because they are an imitation of the non-Muslims. They are a waste of lots of wealth. It also leads to people being lax with respect to their religious duties when such honeymoons take place in non- Muslim areas. The people come back with customs and behaviour that are harmful for them and for the Muslim community . This is something that is to be feared for the Ummah . However there is no harm, Allah Willing, if a man travels with his wife to make Umrah or to visit Madinah.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
source:http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=637
Areena says:I support these words.Even if u feel u have alot of money n can afford UMRAH and honeymoon both,then do one thing,u go To Visit and also ask ur parents tooo,rather than going to honeymoon.Inshallah ALLAH will show u paradise in ur house if ur parents r happy ameen.
Islamic Fatawa Regarding Women - Darussalam Pg. 193-194
It is so easy to gain Thawab
May this reach you in the best of health and strongest of Imaan.
I am so glad I am a Mu’min (Believer). It is so easy to gain Thawab!
01. I say a simple 'Salaam (Peace)' to someone (instead of 'Hi'), I am rewarded!
02. I smile at someone, I am rewarded!
03. I say, 'Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallam' every time I hear the name of our Prophet, I am rewarded ten times for each one time!
04. I pray in Masjid, I am 27 times rewarded.
05. If I could not go to Masjid, I pray with my family members (not alone), I am 27 times rewarded.
06. I teach my children good, I am rewarded for all that I teach, all that they practice and for all who do the same looking at my kids!
07. I read a word of Qur'an, I get ten times reward for each letter of that word! (How much reward if we read a few pages every day?)
08. I begin anything with 'Bismillah'. That action (good ones) of mine is rewarded.
09. I grow beard, I get rewarded.
10. I wear abaya and my friends copy me, I get rewarded for myself and for what they do!
11. I delete mails concerning immoral movies, film stars, etc; I am rewarded.
12. I 'think' of doing a good deed, I am rewarded.
13. I do that good deed, I am ten times rewarded!
14. I get Thawab for all the bad, un-Islamic programs I never see on TV.
15. I get rewarded for all the bad songs and music I never hear! (And just think how many immoral songs are there today!)
16. I bother to read an Islamic message, I am rewarded.
17. I bother to send such a message, I am rewarded.
18. I get rewarded for all the people I send it to! (All I do is to 'click').
19. I get much more ‘Thawab’ if I act according to the message (after confirming it's the truth).
20. If I bother to confirm, and find out if it's authentic, I get rewarded!
21. What if other people act according to what I sent? I get rewarded for all good they get rewarded for (life time reward!)
22. And what if those people forward it to other people and it goes on? I keep getting reward for as long as it's circulated! (Reward even after my death!)
23. Even if they just read and delete, I get rewarded!
24. I control my temper, I get rewarded.
25. I buy my kids chocolate, I get rewarded.
26. I buy a good Islamic cassette, I get rewarded.
27. We watch it together as a family, we get rewarded.
28. We act according to it, many, many times rewarded!
29. I fear Allah (SWT) and do not buy immoral film CDs, I am rewarded.
30. I do not go to Theatre to watch bad movies, I am rewarded.
31. I hold the glass with my right hand while drinking, I am rewarded.
32. I go shopping dressed in an Islamic and respectful way, I get rewarded.
33. I go to school/college/ work in proper clothing (Islamic way), I get rewarded as many times as all the male/female who do not cover themselves properly!
34. I write this, I get rewarded.
35. You read this, you get rewarded.
36. You mail this to all, we all get rewarded! Subhanallah! The list goes on ...
See how easy it is to gain so much Thawab? As easy as it is to gain, so easy is it to miss! You must know as you do, everything will be (Insha Allah) rewarded. Nothing will go unseen.
I have only mentioned little things... Think of all the Thawab you will (Insha Allah) get for praying, fasting, Hajj, Ziyarat, Charity, preaching, spreading Islam ...? SUBHANALLAH!
GLORIFY ALLAH ALWAYS ...
Allahu Akbar!
Al-Hamdulillah!
Subhan Allah!
I am so glad I am a Mu’min (Believer). It is so easy to gain Thawab!
01. I say a simple 'Salaam (Peace)' to someone (instead of 'Hi'), I am rewarded!
02. I smile at someone, I am rewarded!
03. I say, 'Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Aalihi Wasallam' every time I hear the name of our Prophet, I am rewarded ten times for each one time!
04. I pray in Masjid, I am 27 times rewarded.
05. If I could not go to Masjid, I pray with my family members (not alone), I am 27 times rewarded.
06. I teach my children good, I am rewarded for all that I teach, all that they practice and for all who do the same looking at my kids!
07. I read a word of Qur'an, I get ten times reward for each letter of that word! (How much reward if we read a few pages every day?)
08. I begin anything with 'Bismillah'. That action (good ones) of mine is rewarded.
09. I grow beard, I get rewarded.
10. I wear abaya and my friends copy me, I get rewarded for myself and for what they do!
11. I delete mails concerning immoral movies, film stars, etc; I am rewarded.
12. I 'think' of doing a good deed, I am rewarded.
13. I do that good deed, I am ten times rewarded!
14. I get Thawab for all the bad, un-Islamic programs I never see on TV.
15. I get rewarded for all the bad songs and music I never hear! (And just think how many immoral songs are there today!)
16. I bother to read an Islamic message, I am rewarded.
17. I bother to send such a message, I am rewarded.
18. I get rewarded for all the people I send it to! (All I do is to 'click').
19. I get much more ‘Thawab’ if I act according to the message (after confirming it's the truth).
20. If I bother to confirm, and find out if it's authentic, I get rewarded!
21. What if other people act according to what I sent? I get rewarded for all good they get rewarded for (life time reward!)
22. And what if those people forward it to other people and it goes on? I keep getting reward for as long as it's circulated! (Reward even after my death!)
23. Even if they just read and delete, I get rewarded!
24. I control my temper, I get rewarded.
25. I buy my kids chocolate, I get rewarded.
26. I buy a good Islamic cassette, I get rewarded.
27. We watch it together as a family, we get rewarded.
28. We act according to it, many, many times rewarded!
29. I fear Allah (SWT) and do not buy immoral film CDs, I am rewarded.
30. I do not go to Theatre to watch bad movies, I am rewarded.
31. I hold the glass with my right hand while drinking, I am rewarded.
32. I go shopping dressed in an Islamic and respectful way, I get rewarded.
33. I go to school/college/ work in proper clothing (Islamic way), I get rewarded as many times as all the male/female who do not cover themselves properly!
34. I write this, I get rewarded.
35. You read this, you get rewarded.
36. You mail this to all, we all get rewarded! Subhanallah! The list goes on ...
See how easy it is to gain so much Thawab? As easy as it is to gain, so easy is it to miss! You must know as you do, everything will be (Insha Allah) rewarded. Nothing will go unseen.
I have only mentioned little things... Think of all the Thawab you will (Insha Allah) get for praying, fasting, Hajj, Ziyarat, Charity, preaching, spreading Islam ...? SUBHANALLAH!
GLORIFY ALLAH ALWAYS ...
Allahu Akbar!
Al-Hamdulillah!
Subhan Allah!
The Stranger
The Stranger
Author: Unknown
"A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up I never questioned his place in our family. In my young mind, each member had a special niche. My brother, Yusuf, five years my senior,was my example. Samya, my younger sister, gave me an opportunity to play 'big brother' and develop the art of teasing. My parents were complementary instructors-- Mom taught me to love Allah, and Dad taught me to how to obey Him. But the stranger was our storyteller. He could weave the most fascinating tales. Adventures, mysteries and comedies were daily conversations. He could hold our whole family spell-bound for hours each evening. If I wanted to know about politics, history, or science, he knew it.
He knew about the past and seemed to understood the present. The pictures he could draw were so life like that I would often laugh or cry as I watched. He was like a friend to the whole family. He took Dad, Yusuf and me to our first major league baseball game. He was always encouraging us to see the movies and he even made arrangements to introduce us to several famous people.
The stranger was an incessant talker. Dad didn' t seem to mind-but sometimes Mom would quietly get up-- while the rest of us were enthralled with one of his stories of faraway places-- go to her room, read the Qur'aan.
I wonder now if she ever prayed that the stranger would leave. You see, my dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions. But this stranger never felt obligation to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our house-- not from us, from our friends, or adults. Our longtime visitor,however, used occasional four letter words that burned my ears and made Dad squirm.. To my knowledge the stranger was never confronted. My dad was a teatotaler who didn't permit alcohol in his home - not even for cooking.
But the stranger felt like we needed exposure and enlightened us to other ways of life. He offered us beer and other alcoholic beverages often.
He made cigarettes look tasty, cigars manly, and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (probably too much too freely) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
I know now that my early concepts of the man-woman relationship were influenced by the stranger.
As I look back, I believe it was Allah's Mercy that the stranger did not influence us more. Time after time he opposed the values of my parents. Yet he was seldom rebuked and never asked to leave. More than thirty years have passed since the stranger moved in with the young family on Morningside Drive.
He is not nearly so intriguing to my Dad as he was in those early years. But if I were to walk into my parents' den today, you would still see him sitting over in a corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name you ask?
We called him TV.
It makes you think, doesn't it...
Author: Unknown
"A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up I never questioned his place in our family. In my young mind, each member had a special niche. My brother, Yusuf, five years my senior,was my example. Samya, my younger sister, gave me an opportunity to play 'big brother' and develop the art of teasing. My parents were complementary instructors-- Mom taught me to love Allah, and Dad taught me to how to obey Him. But the stranger was our storyteller. He could weave the most fascinating tales. Adventures, mysteries and comedies were daily conversations. He could hold our whole family spell-bound for hours each evening. If I wanted to know about politics, history, or science, he knew it.
He knew about the past and seemed to understood the present. The pictures he could draw were so life like that I would often laugh or cry as I watched. He was like a friend to the whole family. He took Dad, Yusuf and me to our first major league baseball game. He was always encouraging us to see the movies and he even made arrangements to introduce us to several famous people.
The stranger was an incessant talker. Dad didn' t seem to mind-but sometimes Mom would quietly get up-- while the rest of us were enthralled with one of his stories of faraway places-- go to her room, read the Qur'aan.
I wonder now if she ever prayed that the stranger would leave. You see, my dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions. But this stranger never felt obligation to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our house-- not from us, from our friends, or adults. Our longtime visitor,however, used occasional four letter words that burned my ears and made Dad squirm.. To my knowledge the stranger was never confronted. My dad was a teatotaler who didn't permit alcohol in his home - not even for cooking.
But the stranger felt like we needed exposure and enlightened us to other ways of life. He offered us beer and other alcoholic beverages often.
He made cigarettes look tasty, cigars manly, and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (probably too much too freely) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
I know now that my early concepts of the man-woman relationship were influenced by the stranger.
As I look back, I believe it was Allah's Mercy that the stranger did not influence us more. Time after time he opposed the values of my parents. Yet he was seldom rebuked and never asked to leave. More than thirty years have passed since the stranger moved in with the young family on Morningside Drive.
He is not nearly so intriguing to my Dad as he was in those early years. But if I were to walk into my parents' den today, you would still see him sitting over in a corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name you ask?
We called him TV.
It makes you think, doesn't it...
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