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Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak Everyone
On this occasion please allow me to quote an excerpt from the last Khutbah (address) of Prophet Muhammad pbuh on the occasion of last Hajj he performed:
All mankind is from Adam and Hawwa (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 a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white - except by piety and good action.
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Sunday, 16 March 2008
Still Gaza!
Sunday, March 16, 2008 is the fifth anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s death.
http://www.rachelcorriefoundation.org/site/
http://www.rachelcorriefoundation.org/site/
Friday, 29 February 2008
Gaza buries its dead
NO IMAGES!
Things get worse and worse ...
"0, my Allah! To Thee I complain of the feeble-ness of my strength, of my lack of resources and my being unimportant in the eyes of people. 0, Most Merciful of all those capable of showing mercy! Thou art the Lord of the weak, and Thou art my own Lord. To whom art Thou to entrust me; to an unsympathetic foe who would sullenly frown at me, or to an alien to whom Thou hast given control over my affairs? Not in the least do I care for anything except that I may have Thy protection for myself. I seek shelter in Your light-the light which illuminates the Heavens and dispels all sorts of darkness, and which controls all affairs in this world as well as in the Hereafter. May it never be that I should incur Thy wrath, or that Thou should be displeased with me. I must remove the cause of Thy displeasure till Thou art pleased. There is no strength nor power but through Thee."
Things get worse and worse ...
"0, my Allah! To Thee I complain of the feeble-ness of my strength, of my lack of resources and my being unimportant in the eyes of people. 0, Most Merciful of all those capable of showing mercy! Thou art the Lord of the weak, and Thou art my own Lord. To whom art Thou to entrust me; to an unsympathetic foe who would sullenly frown at me, or to an alien to whom Thou hast given control over my affairs? Not in the least do I care for anything except that I may have Thy protection for myself. I seek shelter in Your light-the light which illuminates the Heavens and dispels all sorts of darkness, and which controls all affairs in this world as well as in the Hereafter. May it never be that I should incur Thy wrath, or that Thou should be displeased with me. I must remove the cause of Thy displeasure till Thou art pleased. There is no strength nor power but through Thee."
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Minute!
The Two-Letter Word
by nahida Izzat
Did you know
That sometimes doing nothing is a Crime ??
Sometimes thinking nothing is a crime ??
Sometimes feeling nothing is a crime ??
Sometimes saying nothing is a crime ??
For … oppression thrives on silence
A dignified stand -then- can be ever so grand
A brave wise decision would be an inspired vision
A righteous feeling of sadness or anger
Can out-weigh joy delight and wonder
A two-letter word then can be stronger than a sword
When JUSTICE is slaughtered and oppression prevails
When evil is OK and Satan glorified
When GOD finds no room in His children’s hearts
We have to be prepared then... if only just to say
The two-letter word ! ! !
NO
Windows Live Spaces
Windows Live Spaces
by nahida Izzat
Did you know
That sometimes doing nothing is a Crime ??
Sometimes thinking nothing is a crime ??
Sometimes feeling nothing is a crime ??
Sometimes saying nothing is a crime ??
For … oppression thrives on silence
A dignified stand -then- can be ever so grand
A brave wise decision would be an inspired vision
A righteous feeling of sadness or anger
Can out-weigh joy delight and wonder
A two-letter word then can be stronger than a sword
When JUSTICE is slaughtered and oppression prevails
When evil is OK and Satan glorified
When GOD finds no room in His children’s hearts
We have to be prepared then... if only just to say
The two-letter word ! ! !
NO
Windows Live Spaces
Windows Live Spaces
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
عام هجري سعيد
Happy New Year
1 Muharram 1429 H
عام هجري سعيد
Happy New Year once and again to you all all over the world. ...
I Wish to announce to you today Around The World Forum. You are all welcomed to come and visit.
Join us there
Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Our Destination!
Happy New Year!
To understand and reach Allah. That is our destination!
The prophet pbuh said "I leave to you the Book of Allah and my Sunnah_ and you will never go astray as long as you stick to it"
إني تارك فيكم ما أن تمسكتم به لن تضلوا ، كتاب الله وسنتي
We should always struggle to improve ourselves until we become the best persons we can be. We should humble ourselves in our progress. Read the Quran more and reflect upon what we read more, we should help others, we should pay more in charity we have to get rid of our greed and selfishness. We have to love to others what we love to ourselves. And also we have to sacrifice for the sake of allah by spending from our wealth, our time, our efforts and if the need arises by our lives. We have to remember to repent everyday and if possible during and after every prayer.
The last two suras, or chapters, of the Qu'ran are very short. They have been traditionally used as prayers of protection.
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the dawn,
From the evil of that which He has created,
And from the evil of intense darkness when it comes,
And from the evil of those who cast evil suggestions in firm resolutions,
And from the evil of the envier when he envies.
—Quran 113:1-5
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of men,
The King of men,
The God of men,
From the evil of the whisperings of the slinking devil,
Who whispers into the hearts of men,
From among the jinn and the men.
—Qur’an 114:1-6
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
XMAS / NEW YEAR 2008
I don't send christmas cards, so this isn't a christmas card! But you like the trees and snow so that's why I chose this Inshallah you have a fantastic new year
I learnt that around the world too Baptist and Jehovah's Witnesses too dont celebrate Christmas! And it was only in 350 A.D., that December 25 was declared the official date for celebrating Christmas by Pope Julius I and that orthodox celebrate it 7 january...
I would like to invite you to spare a few moments of your life and read what the Qur'an says about Mary and Jesus (may peace be upon them).
[(And remember) when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (unto Allah).
He will speak unto mankind in his cradle and in his manhood, and he is of the righteous.] (Aal `Imran 3:45-46)
Naturally, for Mary, this news was both strange and seemingly impossible.
[She said: My Lord! How can I have a child when no mortal hath touched me? He said: So (it will be). Allah createth what He will. If He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.
And He will teach him the Scripture and wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel.] (Aal `Imran 3:47-48 )
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Just because we don't have the same beliefs, doesn't mean we can't try to understand each other better and treat each other with kindness and respect :
Prophet of Islam (pbuh) setting the example that there is freedom of worship in Islam for all who believe in God :
The Treaty with the Christians of Najran
The 9th year of Hijra was of great importance because of the treaty with the Christians of Najran, This treaty is regarded of vital importance because it was the result neither of war nor of any discussion but ended in Mubahela between the Prophet pbuh and the Christians of Najran.(This means cursing each other).
The Christians of Najran were unhappy because of the rapid spread of Islam in the land of Arabs. They wished to discuss this matter with the Prophet (pbuh) and arrived in Madina. Few learned scholars were selected by the Christians who had a continuous dialogue with the Prophet for three days. It started on Saturday, when Sunday arrived and they asked to leave to go outside the city to pray the Prophet (pbuh) told them to stay and pray inside the Mosque of the Prophet which they did to their surprise. Prophet of Islam was setting the example that there is freedom of worship in Islam for all who believe in God. After their Sunday service their discussion continued. They were unable to arrive on any mutual understanding. The sticking point was the claim by the Christians of the divinity of Jesus Christ pbuh as the son of God. The Prophet (pbuh) told them, “ The birth of Jesus Christ is similar to the birth of Adam. Allah created Adam without father and mother while Jesus was born without a father and from his mother only. None of the two was the son of God. This is the truth, for you accept the creation of Adam without parents yet do not claim him to be of divine essence. Why then do you deviate from this truth." When they did not agree on this point revelation from Allah came on the Prophet. (Sura Ale Imran V 61) The Verse reads like this.” If you are not prepared to accept the truth after the fact that you have failed in your arguments, Say, Come now, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, our Selves and Your Selves, then let us humbly pray and so lay God’s curse upon the ones who lie.”
The next morning the Prophet (pbuh) emerged from his house with his closest family. He held the hand of Imam Hasan (peace on him) walking beside him, held Imam Hussain (peace on him) in his arms, followed by his daughter Fatimah (peace on her). She was followed by Ali (peace on him). He came and stood with this family in front of the Christian Bishops who also came forward to perform the Mubahela. The chief of the Christians was Bishop Abul Harris. When he saw this small family of the Prophet pbuh he turned towards his fellow christians and told them,” do not indulge in Mubahela with this family, for I am observing such pious faces that if they would order the mountain to come to them the mountain shall move towards them. It is therefore prudent to make treaty with them rather than confrontation of this spiritual imminence. They asked the Prophet pbuh for peace and it was accepted. The Prophet pbuh extended the hand of friendship towards them, a treaty was signed and both parties left on friendly terms.
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Christmas is also time for gift-giving and cakes and special food ... Please keep those less fortunate in your thoughts.
May 2008 bring everyone peace and happiness Inshaallah
Thank you
Mohamed
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
HAPPY EID
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
As-salamu aleykum wa rahmetullahi wa barakatu
I want to take this chance to be the first to wish you all a happy Eid-ul-Adha and may Allah bless you and your families, May Allah aid all the people of the world who are under oppression, who are suffering in illness, in poverty and in war...
The sacrifice that is offered by Muslims all over the world every year (at Eid-ul-Adha) is in commemoration of the supreme act and spirit of sacrifice offered by Prophet Abraham in lieu of his son Ismail (peace be upon them both).
In terms of beliefs, a Muslim must believe in all of the Prophets. This includes not just Prophet Ibrahim, but his sons Ismail, Ishaq, his grandson Yaqub and of course his descendant Prophet Muhammad ( peace be upon them all).
Every day, five times a day, in virtually every time zone on this planet, Muslim ask Allah to send His blessings on Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) in the course of his/her prayer.
More importantly, the direction in which every Muslim must face when praying is towards a structure he built with his son Ismail:
"The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka (another name for Makkah); full of blessings and guidance for all kinds of beings: in it are signs manifest, the station of Abraham-whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to God-those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, God stands not in need of any of His creatures" (Quran 3:96-97).
When it comes to the five pillars of Islam (The pilgrimage ), the importance of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) becomes even more evident...
Thursday, 29 November 2007
China : Islamic Calligraphy
Calligraphy literally means writing beautifully and ornamentally; Sini is a Chinese Islamic calligraphic form for the Arabic script.
Invocation drawn in a single stroke, by Ma Jinhua, Cangzhou, Hebei, 2002. "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful." From the collection of the Cangzhou West Mosque:
The Chinese and Arabic calligraphic traditions have often been compared as the two of the world's finest manifestations of the written word, but never likened; indeed, they are at once opposites and complements. When combined the result is an artistic piece that is a work of incredibly unique beauty, and a testimony to man's synthesizing genius.
Noor Deen's extraordinary mastery and genius along with his unique ability to spectacularly deliver his craft to an audience has brought him lecture and workshop invitations from some of the most renowned and prestigious institutions around the world, including: Harvard University, Cambridge University, University of California-Berkley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Bukhari Institute and many others. He currently lectures Arabic calligraphy at the Islamic College in Zhen Zhou, China and the Zaytuna Institute in California.
Doesnt this and the Great Mosque in Xian, demonstrates once again the historical ability of Muslims to survive in varied religious and political climates:
Invocation drawn in a single stroke, by Ma Jinhua, Cangzhou, Hebei, 2002. "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful." From the collection of the Cangzhou West Mosque:
The Chinese and Arabic calligraphic traditions have often been compared as the two of the world's finest manifestations of the written word, but never likened; indeed, they are at once opposites and complements. When combined the result is an artistic piece that is a work of incredibly unique beauty, and a testimony to man's synthesizing genius.
Noor Deen's extraordinary mastery and genius along with his unique ability to spectacularly deliver his craft to an audience has brought him lecture and workshop invitations from some of the most renowned and prestigious institutions around the world, including: Harvard University, Cambridge University, University of California-Berkley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Bukhari Institute and many others. He currently lectures Arabic calligraphy at the Islamic College in Zhen Zhou, China and the Zaytuna Institute in California.
Doesnt this and the Great Mosque in Xian, demonstrates once again the historical ability of Muslims to survive in varied religious and political climates:
Monday, 12 November 2007
For our French Friends
Money promised by a bank in Baghdad could be cashed in Spain, Yes the cheque system of today!
Engineers, scholars and traders of the Islamic world contributed enormously to the arts, agriculture, economics, industry, literature, navigation, philosophy, sciences, and technology, both by preserving and building upon earlier traditions and by adding many inventions and innovations of their own.[3] Muslim philosophers and poets, artists and scientists, and princes and laborers, created a unique culture that has influenced societies on every continent ...
Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam , from the birth of Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as three DVDs or two video volumes in NTSC format.
The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him) , the second with the Arab Empire, Crusades, and Mongol invasion, and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty.
Islam: Empire of Faith Click on to get part1,2 and 3 Original version (English)
or click on here
Then Mongols converted ...
Engineers, scholars and traders of the Islamic world contributed enormously to the arts, agriculture, economics, industry, literature, navigation, philosophy, sciences, and technology, both by preserving and building upon earlier traditions and by adding many inventions and innovations of their own.[3] Muslim philosophers and poets, artists and scientists, and princes and laborers, created a unique culture that has influenced societies on every continent ...
Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam , from the birth of Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as three DVDs or two video volumes in NTSC format.
The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him) , the second with the Arab Empire, Crusades, and Mongol invasion, and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty.
Islam: Empire of Faith Click on to get part1,2 and 3 Original version (English)
or click on here
Then Mongols converted ...
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Southeast Asia : Brunei
Why was it hard for me to imagine what i discovered in this small country?
Along the riverfront in Bandar Seri Begawan is the largest water village in Asia, Kampong Ayer. About 30,000 people live here the way they have for at least 1,500 years...Leaving the river would be leaving their traditional culture behind, and it is a cost they don't wish to pay.
Islam spread through northwest Borneo in the 15th century. The first Muslim ruler of Brunei was Awang Alakber Tabar, who took the name Muhammad when he accepted Islam. He married a Muslim princess from Johor. Throughout the 15th century, Brunei was overshadowed by the powerful state of Malacca. When the Portuguese conquered Malacca in 1511, many Malaccan Muslims migrated to Brunei, raising Brunei’s importance.
By the 19th century, much of this empire had been whittled away by war, piracy, and the colonial expansion of European nations.
The small sultanate has amazing mosques :
Along the riverfront in Bandar Seri Begawan is the largest water village in Asia, Kampong Ayer. About 30,000 people live here the way they have for at least 1,500 years...Leaving the river would be leaving their traditional culture behind, and it is a cost they don't wish to pay.
Islam spread through northwest Borneo in the 15th century. The first Muslim ruler of Brunei was Awang Alakber Tabar, who took the name Muhammad when he accepted Islam. He married a Muslim princess from Johor. Throughout the 15th century, Brunei was overshadowed by the powerful state of Malacca. When the Portuguese conquered Malacca in 1511, many Malaccan Muslims migrated to Brunei, raising Brunei’s importance.
By the 19th century, much of this empire had been whittled away by war, piracy, and the colonial expansion of European nations.
The small sultanate has amazing mosques :
Saturday, 13 October 2007
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Ramadhan : Orphan
RAMADAN!!!
... another opportunity for us to make changes in our lives and help others in the process. Many of us may not live to see next Ramadan, so let us take full advantage of its blessings.
"As for the orphan, do not oppress him; and as for the beggar, turn him not away." (Qur’an 93:9)
"And they feed, for the love of Allah, the poor, the orphan, and the captive..." [Soorah al-Insaan, 8]
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:
"I and the person who looks after an orphan will be in Paradise together like this..." - then he raised his forefinger and middle finger together.
(Hadith Bukhari)
"One who cares for widows and the poor is like those who fight in the way of Allah or those who spend their days fasting and their nights praying." [Agreed upon, also in Adab al-Mufrad of Imaam Al-Bukhari in chapter "The Virtue of Those Who Care for Orphans"]
A man once came to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu`alaihiwasallam, and complained that he feels hardness in his heart. The Messenger of Allah said, what translated means, "Would you like that your heart becomes soft and that you acquire what you need? Be merciful with the orphan, pat his head and feed him from what you eat. This will soften your heart, and enable you to get what you need." [At-Tabaraanee & As-Silsilah as-Saheehah]
"Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment" [Saheeh Muslim]
"No day dawns upon [Allah's] servants without two angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense (khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss (talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'"
[Agreed upon]
In a big way or small way, you can help the needy...Get Involved
"They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -God knoweth it well." - Qur'an
Human Appeal International
And
Islamic Relief
Young Muslims
... another opportunity for us to make changes in our lives and help others in the process. Many of us may not live to see next Ramadan, so let us take full advantage of its blessings.
"As for the orphan, do not oppress him; and as for the beggar, turn him not away." (Qur’an 93:9)
"And they feed, for the love of Allah, the poor, the orphan, and the captive..." [Soorah al-Insaan, 8]
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:
"I and the person who looks after an orphan will be in Paradise together like this..." - then he raised his forefinger and middle finger together.
(Hadith Bukhari)
"One who cares for widows and the poor is like those who fight in the way of Allah or those who spend their days fasting and their nights praying." [Agreed upon, also in Adab al-Mufrad of Imaam Al-Bukhari in chapter "The Virtue of Those Who Care for Orphans"]
A man once came to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu`alaihiwasallam, and complained that he feels hardness in his heart. The Messenger of Allah said, what translated means, "Would you like that your heart becomes soft and that you acquire what you need? Be merciful with the orphan, pat his head and feed him from what you eat. This will soften your heart, and enable you to get what you need." [At-Tabaraanee & As-Silsilah as-Saheehah]
"Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment" [Saheeh Muslim]
"No day dawns upon [Allah's] servants without two angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense (khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss (talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'"
[Agreed upon]
In a big way or small way, you can help the needy...Get Involved
"They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -God knoweth it well." - Qur'an
Human Appeal International
And
Islamic Relief
Young Muslims
Friday, 7 September 2007
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Muslim Travels Around the World : Spain
The Mosque of Cordova
Rashed Radwan will join Islamonline this Friday , September 7, at 16:00 GMT to speak about Spain: country and people.
The Muslims played a principal role in the history of Spain.
Al-Andalus, is referred to the cities of Almeria, Malaga, Cadiz, Huelva, Seville, Cordoba, Jaen and Granada.
Do not miss out and feel free to send you questions, ideas, and comments
"Throughout the period of Islamic rule, Al-Andalus was a remarkable example and outstanding model of tolerance."
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Never miss a day without The Qur'an
Read one page of Quran in arabic each day with this simple program. Its very helpful to those of us who overspend time on our computers...
It is very simple and does not slow down your computer.
Spread the word.
It is very simple and does not slow down your computer.
Spread the word.
Friday, 31 August 2007
Muslim Travels Around the World : Malaysia
Mosquée Masjid Zahir
Idris Tawfiq will join ISLAMONLINE this Saturday, September 1, at 12:30 GMT to speak about his trip to Malaysia. Malaysia has been picked for this week's session to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence (August 31).
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