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Why to wear Hijab?

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Why to wear Hijab?

The Non-Muslim Hijabi: Thoughts on Hijab

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The Non-Muslim Hijabi: Thoughts on Hijab

Hijab - A non-muslim woman experiments

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Hijab - A non-muslim woman experiments

Three Hijab Styles

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Ayatul Kurci

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Arabic Mathematical brilliance marthematic was introduce

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Imam Ali's Mathematical Brilliance: DIVIDING 17 CAMELS

A person was about to die, and before dying he wrote his Will which went as follows:

"I have 17 Camels, and I have three sons. Divide my Camels in such a way that my eldest son gets half of them, the second one gets 1/3rd of the total and my youngest son gets 1/9th of the total number of Camels."

After his death when the relatives read his will they got extremely perplexed and said to each other that how can we divide 17 camels like this.

So after a long hard thought they decided that there was only one man in Arabia who could help them: "Imam Ali (AS)."

So they all came to the door of Imam Ali (AS) and put forward their problem.

Imam Ali (AS) said, "Ok, I will divide the camels as per the man's will."

Imam Ali (AS) said, "I will lend one of my camels to the total which makes it 18 (17+1=18), now lets divide as per his will."

The eldest son gets 1/2 of 18 = 9
The second one gets 1/3 of 18 = 6
The youngest gets 1/9 of 18 = 2
Now the total number of camels = 17 (9+6+2=17)

Then Imam Ali (AS) said, "Now I will take my Camel back."

Imam Ali's Mathematical Brilliance: THE FIVE LOAVES OF BREAD

Zarr Bin Hobeish relates this story: Two travelers sat together on the way to their destination to have a meal. One had five loaves of bread. The other had three. A third traveler was passing by and at the request of the two joined in the meal.

The travelers cut each of the loaf of bread in three equal parts. Each of the travelers ate eight broken pieces of the loaf.

At the time of leaving the third traveler took out eight dirhams and gave to the first two men who had offered him the meal, and went away. On receiving the money the two travelers started quarrelling as to who should have how much of the money.

The five-loaf-man demanded five dirhams. The three-loaf-man insisted on dividing the money in two equal parts.

The dispute was brought to Imam Ali (AS) (the Caliph of the time in Arabia) to be decided.

Imam Ali (AS) requested the three-loaf-man to accept three dirhams, because five-loaf-man has been more than fair to you. The three-loaf-man refused and said that he would take only four dirhams. At this Imam Ali (AS) replied, "You can have only one dirham." You had eight loaves between yourselves. Each loaf was broken in three parts. Therefore, you had 24 equal parts. Your three loaves made nine parts out of which you have eaten eight portions, leaving just one to the third traveler. Your friend had five loaves which divided into three made fifteen pieces. He ate eight pieces and gave seven pieces to the guest. As such the guest shared one part from your loaves and seven from those of your friend. So you should get one dirham and your friend should receive seven dirhams.

Imam Ali's Answering Difficult Questions: EARS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

One day another Jewish person came to Imam Ali (AS). He was planning to ask Imam Ali (AS) such a question, which would take Imam Ali (AS) a long time to answer and because of that his Maghrib Prayers would be delayed.

He asked, "Imam Ali you say you know everything in the world, then tell me which animals lay eggs and which animals give birth to their young ones."

Imam Ali (AS) looked back at him smiled and said, "The animals who have their 'EARS' outside their body give birth to their young ones and the animals who have their 'EARS' inside their body lay eggs."

Imam Ali's Mathematical Brilliance: DIVIDING INHERITANCE
Imam Ali (AS) was endowed with a quick, sharp, incisive, mathematical mind. Here are a few interesting stories in which Imam Ali's mathematical brilliance revealed itself.

What is a wife's share?

Imam Ali (AS) was once interrupted while he was delivering a sermon from the pulpit by someone who asked him how to distribute the inheritance of someone who had died leaving a wife, his parents and two daughters. The Imam instantly answered:

"The wife's share becomes one ninth."

How?

This answer is in fact the result of a long analysis with a number of steps. Ordinarily, we have to decide on the original share of each of these heirs, in the following way:

The wife takes one eighth, in view of the presence of an inheriting child. [Holy Quran 4:12]

The deceased's father and mother take one sixth each. [Holy Quran 4:11]

The two daughters take two thirds of the inheritance. [Holy Quran 4:11]

So the total will be: 1/8 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 2/3 = 3/24 + 4/24 + 4/24 + 16/24 = 27/24

This means the share becomes less than 1/8 in view of the increase of the total of the shares which are so fixed and prescribed. So the one eighth, the original share due to the wife out of twenty-four total shares, has become three shares out of a total of twenty-seven, which is one ninth.

Imam Ali's mind went through this complex mathematical process in a second!

Imam Ali's Mathematical Brilliance: WHOLE NUMBER AND NOT A FRACTION

One Day a Jewish person came to Imam Ali (AS), thinking that since Imam Ali thinks he is too smart, I'll ask him such a tough question that he won't be able to answer it and I'll have the chance to embarrass him in front of all the Arabs.

He asked "Imam Ali, tell me a number, that if we divide it by any number from 1-10 the answer will always come in the form of a whole number and not as a fraction."

Imam Ali (AS) looked back at him and said, "Take the number of days in a year and multiply it with the number of days in a week and you will have your answer."

The Jewish person got astonished but as he was a polytheist (Mushrik), he still didn't believe Imam Ali (AS). He calculated the answer Imam Ali (AS) gave him.

To his amazement he came across the following results:

The number of Days in a Year = 360 (in Arab)

The Number of Days in a Week = 7

The product of the two numbers = 2520

Now...

2520 ÷ 1 = 2520
2520 ÷ 2 = 1260
2520 ÷ 3 = 840
2520 ÷ 4 = 630
2520 ÷ 5 = 504
2520 ÷ 6 = 420
2520 ÷ 7 = 360
2520 ÷ 8 = 315
2520 ÷ 9 = 280
2520 ÷ 10= 252

Quranic Evidence for Resurrection in the Hereafter

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:54:27 PDT

According to the Islamic worldview man is a representative (Khalifah) of God on the earth. In order to fulfill this tremendous responsibility, man has been endowed with appropriate faculties and a great potential, along with the subjugation of nature for him. But all this is bestowed as a trust (Amanah) such that he is responsible for its proper utilization and, at the end, will be held accountable for it, and answerable to Allah , his Creator and Lord.

As such, a major and recurring theme of the Quran is the human resurrection in the eternity of the Hereafter. The essentiality of this concept cannot be overemphasized. It is on the answerability in the Hereafter that the Islamic system centers all human actions. A Muslim's foremost duty is to uphold the 'truth', work for that which is 'good' and eliminate that which is 'wrong.' In order to achieve this, the center of all his activities should be God and his every motion should be directed towards seeking guidance from Him. And he should be convinced that he will be rewarded for his actions, some of these rewards are in this world, but the most complete reward is given only in the Hereafter.

Thus the concept of the Hereafter is a very logical phenomenon. As well as essential to direct and reform humankind for its own good, proceeding in accord with the good for human society, and in harmony with the rest of nature. If this sense of answerability in the Hereafter is lost from someone, his life becomes devoid of the moral basis of actions, as well as a search for the ultimate good and righteousness; and so also, the hope and certainty that the ultimate justice will be rendered by the Lord Almighty. Because of this, a person who does not believe in the Hereafter cannot be considered Muslim (submitting to the will of God).

In this article we will dwell on some verses of the Quran from chapter 50, Surah Oaf. This surah belongs to the early Makkan period - a period that was wholly devoted to expounding the basic Islamic postulates. Accordingly, the whole surah carries severe warnings - such that it would awaken a person from his deep slumber, and he should become vigilant, and duly cognizant of his responsibility and his conduct in life. In view of its importance, the Prophet Mohammad used to recite this surah often in his Friday khutbah (sermon).

It deals with aspects of eschatology Ð the coming future when this life is done, telling of the agony of death and giving examples of terrifying scenes from the Hell, thus pointing to the inevitability of the Hereafter and of the human accountability there. Consider, for example, the following verse from this Surah. "Throw, throw into Hell every contumacious Rejecter (of Allah )! Ð Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicion; who set up another god beside Allah: throw him into a severe penalty.' His companion will say: 'Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but was (himself) far astray.' He will say: 'Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning. The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants" (50:24-29).

Then, reflect on a contrasting scene from the Heaven: "And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous Ð no more a thing distant. (A voice will say:) 'This is what was promised for you Ð for everyone who turned (to Allah ) in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law), who feared (Allah ) Most Gracious unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him): Enter you therein in Peace and Security; This is a day of Eternal Life!' There will be for them therein all that they wish Ð and more besides in Our Presence" (50: 31-35).

Such scenes of the Hell and Heaven are repeatedly and variously described in the Quran in order that the conscience of a man becomes alive and the lesson becomes ingrained in his psyche, imbuing his senses with sensitivity, molding his mind and his soul; and correspondingly his actions, towards righteousness, such that he constantly works for success in the eternity of the Hereafter.

In addition to the above, other evidence in support of its claim of resurrection is presented. Since the Quranic examples are taken from the immediate environment of man, a most common example is the human observation of nature. Man observes that the once dry land with the rain gives rise to vegetation that grows, which in due course of time becomes dry stubble and to all intents and purposes is dead; but with the next rain it becomes alive again. Such will be the human resurrection, it says. For an example from this Surah: "And We sent down from the sky rain charged with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and grain for harvests; and tall (and stately) palm trees with shoots of fruit stalks, piled one over another Ð as sustenance for (Allah 's) Servants Ð and We give (new) life therewith to land that is dead: thus will be the resurrection" (50:9-11).

A quite logical argument is also made: That since God created humans in the first place, he could recreate them; resurrection cannot be more difficult than the original creation. For example, Ayah 15 of this Surah: "Were We then weary with the first Creation, that they should be in confused doubt about a new Creation."

With reference to this specific Surah it may be said, that it came at a time when the Prophet had just started his mission, and the people were perplexed and amazed at the concept of resurrection and accountability; and would argue, that it is an impossibility and something that the intellect would not accept. Their question was, how it could be possible that when humans are dead, their particles scattered through the earth, and then after thousands of years they will be brought back?

Thus the surah starts as follows: "Qaf; By the glorious Quran. But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among them. So the unbelievers say: 'This is a strange thing. What! When we die and become dust (shall we be resurrected?). That is a return far from our understanding!" (50:1-3).

That a Warner came from among them is a reasonable and natural phenomenon and should not be a cause for alarm because he would share in whatever is happening to them, would go through emotions like them, and thus would understand them. And speaking their language, communicate with them and guide them effectively and would be able to tell them whatever changes are needed Ð in order to remove the excesses they commit, and reform their conduct so that they should not suffer from its bad consequences.

Actually, this wondering was not only regarding the mission of the Prophet, but also it emphasized the question of life after death and human responsibility in the Hereafter. The answer to the question of life after death is provided in the next verse. "We already know how much of them the earth takes away: With us is record well guarded" (50:4).

We will deal with an explanation of this verse in the remainder of this article.

Modern discoveries have shown that the DNA from plant and animal remains that have beennaturally preserved in rocks, from millions of years ago, could be living, and, therefore, could be subjected to genetic manipulation. For a better common understanding, I often quote the characterization from the movie 'Jurassic Park.' It shows that dinosaurs of the Jurassic era Ð 135,000,000 to 180,000,000 years ago, were recreated through genetic manipulation of their DNA from cells carried by mosquitoes that fed on them.

Therefore, when the human body succumbs to the natural course of weathering and decays, and is no more than mere dust, then from some remnant cells - even if there is one viable cell from among billions of body cells, then, at least theoretically, it would be possible to recreate a human being from it. This, because each of the body cells carries the same information, and, as further explained below, all of this information is available in each of these cells. Thus the Creator Lord, Allah who knows all about how much of our bodies will decay, and what will be left of us, tells in the Quran: "We already know how much of them the earth takes away."

The storehouse of information in the cells is DNA, variously composed into genes, which are carried by the chromosomes. There are 23 sets of chromosomes in each human body cell; one of these sets comes from the mother, the other from the father. These sets get separated and divided in the formation of sperm and egg cells, which during reproduction reunite to form a fertilized egg. The fertilized cell then keeps on multiplying during growth, and as the cells multiply and develop into specialized body organs, they get differentiated from each other; the genes whose function is required in a particular cell of an organ get turned on, while those whose function is not required, are turned off in that specific organ. And such is the case in all other organs. But since they started from the same fertilized cell, all of the original information is still there, and available in each and every one of the body cells.

Recently a publicly funded Human Genome Project Consortium in association with a private company, Celera Genomics announced that, after 10 years of arduous research, they were able to determine the sequence of the entire 3 billion letters, or base pair units of DNA in the 23 human chromosome sets. And, that this genetic information was contained in approximately 34,000 genes.

Now, after the gene analysis is done, the information gathered is saved, and stored as libraries in computers so that could be utilized for numerous future uses Ð from correcting genetic disorders to effecting desired changes, etc. If humans could make use of their God-given intelligence and come up with such information for their use, what about the One who created them? Thus he tells us in the Quran: "With us is a record well guarded." Thus even if, supposing our bodies were completely decayed with no viable DNA left, resurrection would still be possible. Because, our blueprints are already there, well preserved with our Creator Lord, and whenever He wants it, He will recreate us.

The beauty of the Quran is that it is the only word authentic word of Allah , and is available to us for all times, intact in its original form, and to the exclusion of any human addition. It is from the Eternal One who created us and the whole universe, is All Wise, has Absolute Knowledge and is Free from All Limitations. Therefore, as our knowledge increases, we come to better understand many a phenomena described in the Quran, that were not understood or were fuzzy at the time of its revelation 1,400 years ago. Many examples of this could be quoted that would require much more than the limited scope of this article, but much could be gleaned from the writings of current Islamic scholars. A good reference to start with is the study by a French surgeon, Maurice Bucaille, in a book named "The Bible, The Quran and Sciences" and a recent article entitled, "Do You Know This Book?"

Worth mentioning is Bucaille's great surprise that "the Quran most definitely did not contain a single proposition at variance with the most firmly established modern knowledge, nor did it contain any of the ideas current at the time on the subjects it describes. Furthermore, however, a large number of facts are mentioned in the Quran which were not discovered until modern times. É Modern man's findings concerning the absence of scientific errors are therefore in complete agreement with the 'Muslim exegetes' conception of the Quran as a book of revelation. It is a consideration which implies that God could not express an erroneous idea."

Top Ten Excuses for NOT wearing Hijab…

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:49:36 PST

Top Ten Excuses for NOT donning Hijab…

1. I'm not yet convinced of the necessity of the Hijab..

We then ask this sister two questions.

One: Is she truly convinced of the correctness of the religion of Islam?

The natural answer is: Yes she is convinced for she responds "Laa ilaaha illallah!" (There is no god but Allah ), meaning she is convinced of the aqeedah, and then she says: "Muhammadun rasoolullah!" (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah ), meaning by that that she is convinced of its legislation or law (sharee'ah). Therefore, she is convinced of Islam as a belief system and a law by which one governs and rules their life.

Two: Is the hijaab then a part of Islamic Law (sharee'ah) and an obligation?

If this sister is honest and sincere in her intention and has looked into the issue as one who truly wants to know the truth her answer could only be: Yes. For Allah ta'aala, Whose deity (Uloohiyyah) she believes in has commanded wearing hijaab in His Book (Al-Qur'aan) and the nobleýprophet ('alaihi salaat wa salaam)whose message she believes in has commanded wearing the hijaab in his sunnah.

What do we call a person who says they believe in and are content with the correctness of Islam but who nonetheless does not do what Allah or His Messenger have ordered? Certainly they can in no way be described as those whom Allah speaks of in this aayah: The only saying of the faithful believers when they are called to Allah and His Messenger to judge between them is that they say 'we hear and obey' and such are the successful. [Soorah An-Noor 24:51]

In summary: If this sister is convinced of Islam, how then can she not be convinced of its orders?

2. I am convinced of the Islamic dress but my mother prevents me from wearing it and if I disobey her I will go to Hell..

The one who has answered this excuse is the most noble of Allah 's creation, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) in concise and comprehensive words of wisdom: There is no obedience to the created in the disobedience of Allah .[Ahmed]

The status of parents in Islam, especially the mother, is a high and elevated one. Indeed Allah ta'aala has combined it with the greatest of matters, worshipping Him and His tawheed, in many aayaat. He stated: Worship Allah and join none with Him and do good to parents.[Soorah An-Nisaa 4:36] Obedience to parents is not limited except in one aspect, and that is if they order to disobedience of Allah . Allah said: But if they strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not.[Soorah Luqmaan 31:15] The lack of obedience to them in sinfulness does not prevent being good to them and kind treatment of them. Allah said afterward in the same aayah: But behave with them in the world kindly.

In summary: How can you obey your mother and disobey Allah Who created you and your mother?

3. My position does not allow me to substitute my dress for the Islamic dress..

This sister is either one or the other of two types: She is sincere and honest, or she is a slippery liar who desires to make a showy display of her "hijaab" clamoring with colors to be "in line with the times" and expensive.

We will begin with an answer to the honest and sincere sister. Are you unaware my dear sister, that it is not permissible for the Muslim woman to leave her home in any instance unless her clothing meets the conditions of Islamic hijaab (Hijaab shar'ee) and it is a duty of every Muslim woman to know what they are? If you have taken the time and effort to learn so many matters of this world how then can you be neglectful of learning those matters which will save you from the punishment of Allah and His anger after death!!? Does Allah not say: Ask the people of remembrance (i.e. knowledgeable scholars) if you do not know. [Soorah An-Nahl 16:43]. Learn therefore, the requirements of proper hijaab.

If you must go out, then do not do so without the correct hijaab, seeking the pleasure of Allah and the degradation of Shaitaan. That is because the corruption brought about by your going out adorned and "beautified" is far greater than the matter which you deem necessary to go out for.

My dear sister if you are really truthful in your intention and correctly determined you will find a thousands hands of good assisting you and Allah will make the matter easy for you! Is He not the One Who says:And whoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty) and He will provide him from sources he never could imagine[Soorah At-Talaaq 65:2-3]?

With regards to the 'slippery' one we say: Honor and position is something determined by Allah ta'aala and it is not due to embellishment of clothing and show of colors and keeping up with the trendsetters. It is rather due to obedience to Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and holding to the pure law of Allah and correct Islamic hijaab. Listen to the words of Allah: Indeed, the most honorable amongst you are those who are the most pious. [Soorah Al-Hujuraat 49:35]

In summary: Do things in the way of seeking Allah 's pleasure and entering His Jannah and give less value to the high priced and costly objects and wealth of this world.

4. It is so hot in my country and I can't stand it. How will it be if I wore Hijab..

Allah gives an example by saying: Say: The Fire of Hell is more intense in heat if they only understand. [Soorah At-Taubah 9:81]

How can you compare the heat of your land to the heat of the Hellfire?

Know, my sister, that Shaitaan has trapped you in one of his feeble ropes to drag you from the heat of this world to the heat of the Hellfire. Free yourself from his net and view the heat of the sun as a favor and not an affliction especially in that it reminds you of the intensity of the punishment of Allah which is many times greater than the heat you now feel. Return to the order of Allah and sacrifice this worldly comfort in the way of following the path of salvation from the Hellfire about which Allah says: They will neither feel coolness nor have any drink except that of boiling water and the discharge of dirty wounds.[Soorah An-Naba' 78:24-25]

In summary: The Jannah is surrounded by hardships and toil, while Hellfire is surrounded by temptations, lusts and desires.

5. I'm afraid that if I wear the Hijab,I will put it off at a later time because I have seen so many others do so..

To her I say: If everyone was to apply your logic then they would have left the Deen in its entirety! They would have left off salaat because some would be afraid of leaving it later. They would have left fasting in Ramadhan because so many are afraid of not doing it later. etc. Haven't you seen how Shaitaan has trapped you in his snare again and blocked you from guidance?

Allah ta'aala loves continuous obedience even if it be small or recommended. How about something that is an absolute obligation like wearing hijaab?! The prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: The most beloved deed with Allah is the consistent one though it be little. Why haven't you sought out the causes leading those people to leave off the hijaab so that you can avoid them and work to keep away from them? Why haven't you sought out reasons and causes to affirm truth and guidance until you can hold firm to them?

Among these causes is much supplication to Allah (du'aa) to make the heart firm upon the Deen as did the prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam). Also is making salaat and having mindfulness of it as Allah stated:And seek helpin patience and the prayer and truly it is extremely heavy except for the true believers in Allah who obey Allah with full submission and believe in His promise of Jannah and in His warnings (Al-Khaashi'oon).[Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:45] Other causes to put one upon guidance and truth is adherence to the laws of Islam and one of them is indeed wearing the hijaab. Allah said: If they had done what they were told, it would have been better for them and would have strengthened their faith. [Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:66]

In summary: If you hold tight to the causes of guidance and taste the sweetness of faith you will not neglect the orders of Allah after having held to them.

6. If I wear the Hijab,then no one will marry me.So,I'm going to put it off till then..

Any husband, who desires that you be uncovered and adorned in public in defiance of and in disobedience to Allah , is not a worthy husband in the first place. He is a husband who has no feeling to protect what Allah has made inviolable, most notably yourself, and he will not help you in any way to enter Al-Jannah or escape from the Hellfire. A home which is founded upon disobedience to Allah and provocation of His anger is fitting that He decree misery and hardship for it in this life and in the Hereafter. As Allah stated: But whosoever turns away from My reminder (i.e. neither believes in the Qur'aan nor acts upon its teachings) verily for him is a life of hardship and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection. [Soorah Ta Ha 20:124]

Marriage is a favor and blessing from Allah to whom He give whom He wills. How many women who wear hijaab (mutahajibah) are in fact married while many who don't aren't? If you were to say that '..my being made-up and uncovered is a means to reach a pure end, namely marriage', a pure goal or end is not attained through impure and corrupt means in Islam. If the goal is honorable then it must necessarily be achieved by pure and clean method. We say the rule in Islam is: The means are according to the rules of the intended goals.

In summary: There is no blessing in a marriage established upon sinfulness and corruption.

7. I don't wear hijaab based on what Allah says: And proclaim the grace of your Rabb [Soorah Ad-Dhuhaa 93:11] How can I cover what Allah has blessed me with of silky soft hair and captivating beauty?

So.this sister of ours adheres to the Book of Allah and its commands as long as they coincide with her personal desires and understanding! She leaves behind those matters when they don't please her. If this was not the case, then why doesn't she follow the aayah:And do not show off their adornment except only that which is apparent[Soorah An-Noor 24:31] and the statement of Allah subhaanah:Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks all over their bodies [Soorah Al-Ahzaab 33:59]?

With this statement my sister you have now made a shari'ah (law) for yourself of what Allah ta'aala has strictly forbidden, namely beautification (at-tabarruj) and uncovering (as-sufoor), and the reason: Your lack of wanting to adhere to the order. The greatest blessing or favor that Allah has bestowed upon us is that of Eemaan (faith) and hidaayah (guidance) and among them is the Islamic hijaab. Why then do you not manifest and talk about this greatest of blessings given to you?

In summary: Is there a greater blessing and favor upon the woman than guidance and hijaab?

8. I know that hijaab is obligatory (waajib), but I will wear it when Allah guides me to do so..

We ask this sister on what plans or steps she will undertake until she accepts this divine guidance? We know that Allah has in His wisdom made a cause or means for everything. That is why the sick take medicine to regain health, and the traveler rides a vehicle or an animal to reach his destination, and other limitless examples.

Has this sister of ours seriously endeavored to seek true guidance and exerted the proper means to get it such as: Supplicating Allah sincerely as He stated: Guide us to the Straight Path. [Soorah Al-Faatihah 1:6]; Keeping company with the righteous good sisters - for they are among the best to assist her to guidance and to continue to point her to it until Allah guides her and increases her guidance and inspires her to further guidance and taqwaa. She would then adhere to the orders of Allah and wear the hijaab that the believing women are commanded to wear.

In summary: If this sister was really serious about seeking guidance she would have exerted herself by the proper means to get it.

9. It's not time for that yet. I'm still too young for wearing hijaab.

I'll do it when I get older and after I make Hajj!
The Angel of Death my sister, is visiting and waiting at your door for the order of Allah ta'aala to open it on you at any moment in your life. Allah said: When their term comes, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it and hour (or a moment). [Soorah Al-An'aam 7:34]. Death my sister doesn't discriminate between the young or the old and it may come while you are in this state of great sinfulness disobedience, fighting against the Lord of Honor with your uncovering and shameless adornment. My sister, you should race to obedience along with those others who race to answer the call of Allah tabaaraka wa ta'aala:Race with one another in hastening towards forgiveness from your Lord and Paradise the width whereof is as the width of the heavens and the earth. [Soorah Al-Hadeed 57:21]

Sister, don't forget Allah or He will forget you by turning His mercy away from you in this life and the next. You are forgetting your own soul by not fulfilling the right of your soul to obey Allah and proper worship of Him. Allah stated about the hypocrites (Al-Munaafiqoon): And be not like those who forgot Allah and He caused them to forget their own selves.[Soorah Al-Hashr 59:19] My sister wear the hijaab in your young age in opposition to the sinful deed because Allah is intense in punishment and will ask you on the Day of Resurrection about your youth and every moment of your life.

In summary: Stop presuming some future expectation in your life will indeed occur!! How can you guarantee your own life until tomorrow?

10. I'm afraid that if I wear Islamic clothing that I'll be labeled as belonging to some group or another and I hate partisanship..

My sisters in Islam, there are only two parties in Islam, and they are both mentioned by Allah Almighty in His Noble Book. The first party is the party of Allah (hizbullah) that He gives victory to because of their obedience to His commands and staying away from what He has forbidden. The second party is the party of the accursed Shaitaan (hizbush-Shaitaan) which disobeys the Most Merciful and increase corruption in the earth. When you hold tight to and adhere to the commands of Allah , and among them is wearing the hijaab - you then become a part of the successful party of Allah . When you beautify and display your charms you are riding in the boat of Shaitaan and his friends and partners from among the hypocrites and the disbelievers and none worse could there be as friends.

Don't you see how you are running from Allah and to the Shaitaan, trading filth for good? Run instead my sister to Allah and follow His way: So flee to Allah (from His Torment to His mercy). Verily I (Muhammad) am a plain Warner to you from Him.[Soorah Adh-Dhaariyaat 51:50] The hijaab is a high form of worship that is not subject to the opinions of people and their orientations and choices because the one who legislated it is the Most Wise Creator.

In summary: In the way of seeking the pleasure of Allah and in hope of His Mercy and success in His Jannah and throw the statements of the devils among people and jinn against the wall! Hold tight to the legislation of Allah by your molars and follow the example of the striving and knowledgeable Mothers of the Believers and the female companions (radiallahu 'anhum ajma'een).

Conclusion

Your body is on display in the market of Shaitaan seducing the hearts of men. The hairstyles, the tight clothing showing every detail of your figure, the short dresses showing off your legs and feet, the showy, decorative and fragrant clothing all angers the Merciful and pleases the Shaitaan. Every day that passes while you are in this condition, distances you further from Allah and brings you closer to Shaitaan. Each day curses and anger are directed toward you from the heavens until you repent. Every day brings you closer to the grave and the Angel of Death is ready to capture your soul.

Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Hellfire and admitted to Al-Jannah, is indeed successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).[Soorah Aale 'Imraan 3:185]

Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think about it, my sister - Now, before it is too late!

Deen-e-Talim, Quran quiz, islamic quiz, holy quran question

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:47:32 PDT

Deen-e-talim, quran quiz, islamic quiz, holy quran question

1. How many Suras are in Holy Qur'an? 114.
2. How many verses are in Holy Qur'an? 6236.
3. How many dots are in Holy Qur'an? 1015030.
4. How many fatha are in Holy Qur'an? 93243
5. How many kasra are in Holy Qur'an? 39586
6. How many Raque are in Holy Qur'an? 1000.
7. How many stops, Waqf are in Holy Qur'an? 5098.
8. How many Thashdeed are in Holy Qur'an? 19253.
9. How many letters are in Holy Qur'an? 323671
10. How many damma are in Holy Qur'an? 4808.
11. How many Madd are in Holy Qur'an? 1771
12. How many words are in Holy Qur'an? 77701, some say 77437, Allahu 'Alum
13. How many parts of Holy Qur'an? 30.
14. How many times is Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem is repeated? 114.
15. How many Sura start with Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem? 113.
16. How many times is the word 'Qur'an' repeated in Holy Qur'an? 70.
17. Which is the longest Sura of Holy Qur'an? Al-Baqarah.
18. Which is the best drink mentioned in Holy Qur'an? Milk.
19. The best eatable thing mentioned in Holy Quran is? Honey.
20. Which is the shortest Sura of Holy Qur'an? Kausar.
21. The longest verse of Holy Quran is in which Sura? Al-Baqarah verse 282
22. The most disliked thing by Allah Ta'ala though Halal is? Divorce
23. Which letter is used for the most time in Holy Quran? Alif
24. Which letter is used the least in the Holy Qur'an? Zaa.
25. Which is the best night mentioned in Holy Qur'an? Night of Qadar.
26. Which is the best month mentioned in Holy Qur'an? Ramadhan
27. Which is the biggest animal mentioned in Holy Qur'an? Elephant.
28. Which is the smallest animal mentioned in Holy Qur'an? Mosquito
29. How many words are in the longest Sura of Holy Qur'an? 25500.
30. How many words are in the smallest Sura of Holy Qur'an? 42
31. Which Sura of Holy Quran is called the mother of Qur'an? Sura Fatihah
32. How many Sura start with Al-Hamdulillah? Five; Fatihah, Inaam, Kahf, Saba & Fatir.
33. Which Sura has the same number of verses as the number of Sura of Holy Qur'an? Takwir, 114 verses.
34. How many Sura's name is only one letter? Three; Qaf, Sad & Noon.
35. How many Sura start with word 'Inna '? Four; Sura Fatha, Nuh,Qadr, Kausar.
36. Which verse has the longest continuous string of related letters? 15:22 fa-asqaynaakumoohu
37. Which Sura are called Musabbahat? Isra, Hadeed, Hashr, Juma, Taghabun & Aala.
38. How many Sura are Makkahi and how many are Madni? Makki 86, Madni 28.
39. Which Sura is from the name of tribe of Holy Prophet? Quresh
40. Which Sura is called the heart of Holy Qur'an? Yaseen.
41. In which Sura is the name of Allah repeated five times? Sura al-Haj.
42. Which Suras are named Azaiam? Sajdah, Fussilat, Najum & Alaq.
43. Which Sura is the name of one Holy war? Sura Ahzaab.
44. Which Sura is the name of one metal? Sura Hadeed
45. Which Sura does not starts with Bismillah? Sura Tauba.
46. Which Sura is called 'Aroos-ul-Qur'an', the Bride of the Qur'an? Sura Rahman.
47. Which Sura is considered as 1/3 of holy Qur'an? Al-Ikhlas.
48. The name of how many Sura are without dot? Fatihah, Raad, Tur, Rum, Masad.
49. In which Sura does Bismillah appear twice? Sura Naml.
50. How many Sura start with the Initials ( Mukette'at ) 29
51. Which Sura was revealed twice? Sura Fatihah.
52. In which Sura is the backbiter condemned? Sura Humaza.
53. In which Sura is the name of Allah repeated in every verse? Sura Mujadala.
54. In which Sura does the letter 'Fa' did not appear? Fatihah.
55. Which Sura are called Muzetain? Falaq & Nas.
56. Which are those Sura if their names are reversed remain the same? Lael & Tabbat.
57. Which is that Sura if its first letter is remove becomes the name of one of the cities of Saudi Arab? Sajdah
58. Which Suras starts with word ' Tabara Kallazi' Mulk & Furqan
59. Makkan Suras were revealed in how many years? 13 years
60. Madani Sura were revealed in how many years? 10 years.
61. Which Suras start with word Qad? Mujadala & Momenoon.
62. Which Sura is related to Hazrat Ali? Sura Adiyat.
63. How many Sura are in 30th Chapter? 37.
64. Which Sura has every verse ending with letter 'Dal '? Ikhlas.
65. Which Sura is revealed in respect of Ahle Bayt? Sura Dahr/Insan
66. Which Sura every verse ends with letter 'Ra ' Kauser.
67. In which Sura is the creation of human beings mentioned? Sura Hijr verse 26.
68. In which Sura are the regulations for prisoners of war mentioned? Sura Nisa
69. Which Sura deals with the laws of marriage? Sura Nisa.
70. Which Sura if its name is reversed becomes the name of one bird? Sura Rum.
71. In which Sura is the story of the worship of cow of Bani Israeel mentioned? Sura Taha.
72. In which Sura is the law of inheritance mentioned? Sura Nisa.
73. In which Sura is the Hijra of the Holy Prophet mentioned? Sura Anfal.
74. In which Sura are the 27 Attributes of Allah mentioned? Sura Hadeed.

The Marriage Contract (Nikah)

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:37:09 PDT

The Marriage Contract (Nikah)
Islam views marriage as a contract. Thus, as with any contract, several elements are considered essential to its existence. Each of these should be understood properly to ensure that the marriage is performed properly and that each spouse receives his or her full rights.

All the scholars agree that one essential act is the “offer and acceptance,” for no marriage contract is valid without it. Either party can initiate this process. The presence of two witnesses and the dowry paid by the husband are necessary elements as well.
Conditions for a Sound Marriage Contract. These conditions are as follows:

* The woman cannot be one of those forbidden to the man by relation, nursing, or any of the other preventing factors mentioned above.
* The offer and acceptance is permanent and certain. If anything in the contract indicates something of a temporary and uncertain nature, the marriage is invalid. This is why the words of acceptance must be in the past tense, which expresses certainty.
* Two credible witnesses must be present, and the marriage should be announced and publicized.
* Both parties have willingly accepted the marriage.
* The bride and groom are identified and known.
* Neither of the contracting parties are in the state of ihram.
* The parties and witnesses are not bound to keep it quiet.
* The presence of the woman’s guardian or representative (waliy). The waliy is a Muslim man charged with marrying a woman entrusted to his care to a man who will be good for her.
* The man and woman must be legally competent (i.e., adult and sane). If they are not, the marriage is invalid. The woman cannot be from any category of women that her intended spouse cannot marry. For example, suppose the couple get married and he then learns that they had been breastfed by the same woman. In this case, the marriage becomes null and void, because their breast-milk relationship disqualifies them from marrying each other.

The Marriage Contract (Nikah)

The offer and acceptance of the contract must be done in one sitting. In general, this means that the response must be immediate. The acceptance must correspond to what is being offered, and the marriage must be effective immediately.

Marriage means in Islam

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:34:33 PDT

Marriage means in Islam

Marriage means attachment and union, and divorce means separation

Marriage means in Islam

Nature has designed the law of marriage in such a way that man acts with a view to appropriate woman, and woman withdraws with a view to fascinate and mislead man. Man wants to take possession of the body of woman and woman wants to captivate the heart of man. The foundation of marriage is laid on love, union and fellow-feeling, and not on mere co-operation and companionship. In the family structure, the fair sex occupies the central position, and her opposite sex the peripheral one. From all this it automatically follows that nature must have had special rules for the dissolution of family life also.

Marriage means in Islam

We have quoted earlier an intellectual as saying that mate-seeking means an attack on the part of man for the purpose of appropriation and a withdrawal on the part of woman for the purpose of enchantment and deception. Man being instinctively a hunting animal, his action is offensive and for him woman is a trophy which he must win. Mate-seeking is a battle and a struggle and marriage is appropriation and domination.

Marriage means in Islam

A contract which is based on love and the feeling of oneness is not enforceable by compulsion. The law can compel two people to respect their contract on the basis of equality, and to co-operate with each other, but it cannot force them to love each other, to be sincere to each other, to make sacrifices for the sake of each other and to share each other’s happiness.

Marriage means in Islam

If we want to maintain such a relationship between two people we have to adopt some measures other than legal.

Marriage means in Islam

According to the natural mechanism of marriage, on which Islamic laws are based, a wife occupies the position of a person deserving love and respect in the family order. If, for some reason, she loses that position and is deprived of the love and attention of her husband, the base of the family structure falls off and the natural order is deranged. Islam looks at such a situation with regret, but it cannot assume marriage to be alive and constant even after the disintegration of its natural basis.

Marriage means in Islam

Islam has taken special steps to ensure that the family life retains its natural form, which means that the wife should be loved and sought after, and the husband should feel attached to her and be ready to serve her.

Marriage means in Islam

Islam has urged woman to beautify herself to please her husband, to give a display of her accomplishments for his sake, to satiate his natural desires and not to annoy him by disobedience. It has also exhorted man to love his wife, to show kindness and attachment to her, and not to conceal from her his love for her. These steps have been taken to make the sexual enjoyment limited to the domestic atmosphere, and to keep the wider society a field of work and activities other than sexual. Islam wants that extra-marital contacts between man and woman should be pure and unpolluted. All these steps have been taken with a view to keeping the family organisation free from the danger of dissolution and disintegration.

Marriage means in Islam

Hijaab

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:31:26 PDT

Hijaab

Assalamu Alaikom Sisters!

Please share a quote about the hijab. How does it make you feel? Or what you like about it? Or what was it like the first time you wore it? Anything funny happen (like it was crooked?) ?

This is for a compilation of quotes for Reading Islam which is a dawah site. So, Insha'Allah your quotes might help another sister feel better about wearing the hijab. And may Allah reward you for all of your efforts!

Hijaab

Ps. Just put the quote right on THIS thread with your full name and location at the bottom. List your occupation too!

The main components of a happy marriage in islam

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:29:06 PDT

The main components of a happy marriage in islam

One of the main components of a happy marriage is that the spouses are able to forgive, that they do not hold grudges or act judgmental towards each other. It is expected that when we live with someone, situations may arise when we end up saying or doing things that hurt our spouses. The challenge is not to dwell on it or lay blame but to move past it. This can only happen if we are not too proud to ask for forgiveness and we are not stingy to forgive.

The main components of a happy marriage in islam

If we expect Allah to forgive us than we must learn to forgive.

The main components of a happy marriage in islam

Love in Islam

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:27:44 PDT

Love in Islam

Since Islam is a way of life and not just a religion confined to weekly worship it becomes an integral part of a Muslim's life. The frame of reference shared by the couple eases communication and sharing of values which is not possible in an interfaith marriage. It is highly recommended that faith play an important role in the developing a loving relationship.

Love in Islam

For example, as the Prophet (saw) said, that when a husband feeds his wife, he gets a reward for this act and Allah (swt) increases the bond of love between them. So when we love each other for the sake of Allah WE ACTUALLY INCREASE OUR FAITH.

Love in Islam

Hijab for men and women in holy quran

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:25:34 PDT

Hijab for men and women in holy quran
24:30

Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: And Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.

Hijab for men and women in holy quran
24:31

And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.

Note: Hijab for men is mentioned in Quran first than Hijab for Women.

Women Dressing according to islam

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Women Dressing according to islam in Urdu

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What is Hijab?

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:49:36 PST

Hijab or Hijaab (حجاب) is the Arabic term for "cover" (noun), based on the root حجب meaning "to veil, to cover (verb), to screen, to shelter"

In some Arabic-speaking countries and Western countries, the word hijab primarily refers to women's head and body covering, but in Islamic scholarship, hijab is given the wider meaning of modesty, privacy, and morality.The word used in the Qur'an for a headscarf or veil is khimar

The term hijab or veil is not used in the Qur'an to refer to an article of clothing for women in islam or men, rather it refers to a spatial curtain that divides or provides privacy. The Qur'an instructs the male believers (Muslims) to talk to wives of Muhammad behind a hijab. This hijab was the responsibility of the men and not the wives of Muhammad. However, in later Muslim societies this instruction specific to the wives of Muhammad was generalized, leading to the segregation of the Muslim men and women. The modesty in Qur'an concerns both men's and women's gaze, gait, garments, and genitalia. The clothing for women involves khumūr over the necklines and jilbab (cloaks) in public so that they may be identified and not harmed. Guidelines for covering of the entire body except for the hands, the feet, and the face, are found in texts of fiqh and hadith that are developed later.

Despite the same Qur'anic obligations being issued for men and women, rules regarding dress developed so that men were to cover from their navels to their knees, whereas a women were to cover all their bodies except what was essential, that is, the hands and face.

Ghusl

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:18:32 PDT

1. First make sure that there is nothing which obstructs the water from reaching the skin .e.g. hair oil, nail polish, lipstick.... It is best to clean your complete body and then wash off the shampoo and soap.
2. Do your niyya - It must be Qurbatan Ilallah. You should know which ghusl you are doing.
3. Firstly it is wajib to pour water over your head down to the neck. It is mustahab to run your fingers through your hair so that the water reaches the roots of the hair and to make sure water reaches everywhere.
4. Then, it is wajib to pour water the rest of your body from the shoulder to the feet - the right side first and then the left side. It is mustahab to wipe over the body with your hands whilst doing ghusl to make sure that water has reached every part. When washing the right side some parts of the left side must be washed too and similarly when washing the left side some parts of the right side must be washed.

WUDHU||WUDHU ||When to Perform Wudhu ||How to Perform Wudhu

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:15:45 PDT

When to Perform Wudhu
Every Muslim must be in a state of spiritual purification before performing the daily obligatory prayers. The same state of purification must also be achieved before numerous other acts of worship, such as optional prayers, touching the script of the Qur`an and the rites of the pilgrimage (Hajj) can be performed. In most cases, it is sufficient to perform Wudhu in order to achieve this purification. However, at other times, a Ghusl must be performed. Please note that Ghusl is not covered in this fact sheet.

How to Perform Wudhu

Step 1: Niyyah: Make your intention as, "I am performing Wudhu for the pleasure of Allah, and to seek closeness to Him”.

Washing the face: First, remove anything on the face (and hands) that may prevent water from reaching the skin before beginning Wudhu (physical items such as a watch, ring, etc… or even things such as paint or anything which would act as a barrier over the skin). Take a handful of water in the right hand and pour this water over the face from the top (just above the forehead). Then using the right hand, wipe the face from the tip of where the hair-line is to the bottom of the chin such that the water reaches all parts from the hairline to chin, and the entire horizontal plane of the face within the reach of the span of the hand from the middle finger to the thumb. To ensure that all external parts have been washed, include a bit of the inner parts of your nose, lips, and eyes in the washing. You do not, however, need to wash the complete inner portion of these parts. Washing once as described above is obligatory. A second such washing is recommended while subsequent washings are prohibited.

Washing the arms: Using the left hand, pour water over the right arm from the elbow to the finger-tips and then, with the same hand, wipe the water over both sides of the arm to ensure that all parts are washed. Then do the same with the left arm by using the right hand. The washing must be done from the elbows to the fingertips and not vice versa. Pour water from a little above the elbow to ensure that the whole forearm is covered. Wash in such a way that the water penetrates the hair, if any, and reaches the skin. Again, washing once as described above is obligatory. A second such washing is recommended while subsequent washings are prohibited.

Wiping the head: Next, wipe the front most quarter of the head with the moisture that remains in your right hand. Wipe from the upper part of the head downwards (from the back of the head towards the face). It is recommended to wipe the length of at least one finger. Wiping can be done with one finger only; however it is recommended to use three fingers together (the middle finger, index finger and ring finger). The moisture must reach the scalp however if the hair is so short that it can not be combed, it is sufficient to wipe your hair. While wiping the head, your hand hould not touch your forehead. Doing otherwise will cause the water of the forehead mix with the wetness of your

hands, and this will render the act of wiping your right foot invalid, since the act of wiping must be done with the wetness of the hands only.

Wiping the feet: Finally, wipe your feet with the moisture that remains in your hands. Wipe starting from the tip of any toe up till the ankle joint. Wipe your right foot with your right hand, and your left foot with your left hand. It is better to wipe at least the width of three joined fingers (the middle finger, index finger and ring finger), and better yet to wipe your entire foot with your entire hand. At the time of wiping the foot, actually pull the hand from toes to the ankle joint (as described above) along the length of the toe-tips till the ankles. Do not just place your whole hand on your foot and pull up a little. Please note that wiping of the feet performed on socks or shoes is not valid except in
unusual circumstances.

The hijab is Haya' (Bashfulness) hijab is Eemaan

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:48:31 PDT

1.An act of obedience.

The hijab is an act of obedience to Allah Subhanu Wa Tallah and to His Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says in the Qur'an: `It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and His messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and His Messenger Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, has indeed strayed in a plain error.' (33:36).

2.The Hijab is IFFAH (Modesty).

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala made the adherence to the hijab a manifestation for chastity and modesty. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says: 'O Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) over their bodies (when outdoors). That is most convenient that they should be known and not molested.' (33:59). In the above Ayaah there is an evidence that the recognition of the apparent beauty of the woman is harmful to her. When the cause of attraction ends, the restriction is removed. This is illustrated in the case of elderly women who may have lost every aspect of attraction. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala made it permissible for them to lay aside their outer garments and expose their faces and hands reminding, however, that is still better for them to keep their modesty.

3.The hijab is Tahara (Purity)

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala had shown us the hikma (wisdom) behind the legislation of the hijab: `And when you ask them (the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and their hearts.' (33:53).

The hijab makes for greater purity for the hearts of believing men and women because it screens against the desire of the heart. Without the hijab, the heart may or may not desire. That is why the heart is more pure when the sight is blocked (by hijab) and thus the prevention of fitna (evil actions is very much manifested. The hijab cuts off the ill thoughts and the greed of the sick hearts:

`Be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy or evil desire for adultery, etc) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner.' (33:32)

4.The hijab is a Shield

The Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: "Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, Most High, is Heaven, is Ha'yeii (Bashful), Sit'teer (Shielder). He loves Haya' (Bashfulness) and Sitr (Shielding; Covering)." The Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam also said: "Any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husband's house (to show off for unlawful purposes), has broken Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala's shield upon her."The hadith demonstrates that depending upon the kind of action committed there will be either reward (if good) or punishment (if bad).

5. The hijab is Taqwah (Righteousness)

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says in the Qur'an: `O children of Adam alayhis 'salam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover yourselves (screen your private parts, etc) and as an adornment. But the raiment of righteousness, that is better.'(7:26). The widespread forms of dresses in the world today are mostly for show off and hardly taken as a cover and shield of the woman's body. To the believing women, however the purpose is to safeguard their bodies and cover their private parts as a manifestation of the order of Allah. It is an act of Taqwah (righteousness).

6.The hijab is Eemaan (Belief or Faith)

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala did not address His words about the hijab except to the believing women, Al-Mo'minat. In many cases in the Noble Qur'an Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'alarefers to the "the believing women". Aisha Radi Allahu anha, the wife of the Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, addressed some women from the tribe of Banu Tameem who came to visit her and had light clothes on them, they were improperly dressed: "If indeed you are believing women, then truly this is not the dress of the believing women, and if you are not believing women, then enjoy it."

7. The hijab is Haya' (Bashfulness)

There are two authentic hadith which state: "Each religion has a morality and the morality of Islam is haya'" AND "Bashfulness is from belief, and belief is in Al-Jannah (paradise)". The hijab fits the natural bashfulness which is a part of the nature of women.

Ramadhaan

noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:59:26 PDT

Ramadhaan -
E.JACULATION
I ejaculated whilst hugging my wife? Does my fast break?
Should E..jaculation take place due to kiss..ing and embracing a female then the fast breaks. A qadhaa fast is required to compensate.

SMOKE
Smoke entered my throat un-intentionally. What is the status of my fast?
Involuntary entry of smoke into the throat does not nullify the fast. It is valid.

WOMEN AND TARAWEEH
Do women have to perform taraweeh?
It is sunnah-e-Mu'akkadah upon both males and females. It is sinful to to leave out performing taraweeh.

MISSED ESHA IN CONGREGATION
I have missed my Fard Esha salaah in the Masjid. Taraweeh has commenced, What do I do?
Perform the Fard salaah first. Only thereafter, you should join the Taraweeh salaah. The missed taraweeh rak'ahs must be performed after the Witr salaah.

POWDER AND AEROSOL
Whilst fasting is it necessary to avoid the inhalation of talcum powder and spray emanating from an aerosol eg a deodorant? What I mean is when applying these things they always do get into your mouth and nose (although not a substantial amount). It's impossible to avoid it unless you cover your face. So, do these things break the fast?
In principle, anything going down the throat while fasting nullifies the fast. If the talcum powder or aerosol does not go down the throat, it will not nullify the fast.

TARAWEEH WITHOUT FAST
A man participated in the taraweeh but did not fast without any legal excuse. Will his taraweeh salaah be valid?
His taraweeh salaah is valid and he will deserve recompense but he is a great sinner and defaulter for not fasting.

PREGNANCY AND FASTING
What is the advice to Pregnant women regarding fasting? Should they fast or not?
When a pregnant woman has a genuine fear for either her own life or the life of the child she is bearing, it will be permissible for her to refrain from Sawm(fasting). She will have to make Qadhaa of the Saum she misses as a result. Should she break her Sawm during the course of the day i.e. after having started it, the penalty of Kaffarah does not apply to her. She is liable for only Qadha. She cannot compensate the missed fasts with Fidya as long as she has the ability to fast. Qadha is necessary.

Fear in this context will mean a genuine fear supported by either previous experience or by the advice of a pious Muslim physician. If a mother who breast-feeds her baby genuinely fears for her baby if she fasts - that the baby will suffer by her milk drying up during the fast,then it will be permissible for her to refrain from fasting. She has to make Qadha of the missed fasts. She too cannot compensate the omitted fasts by means of Fidyah.

A pregnant woman who is keen to fast should seek the advice AND ASSISTANCE of a knowlegeable doctor and thereafter a decision should be taken whether to fast or not. Probable harm to life or health is determined on the basis of the advice of a trustworthy Muslim doctor or on the basis of reasonable expectation of harm.

* If she is strong, healthy and restful then she has the option to fast.
* If she is concerned that fasting may be harmful to herself or the foetus,then, she should not fast.
* Those who experience SEVERE symptoms associated with pregnancy eg. nausea, vomiting, or heartburn should not fast.
* If there is medical evidence of intra-uterine growth retardation, then she cannot fast. (Source: Fasting and the Patient- IMA)

TAMPONS, SUPPOSITORIES AND PESSARIES
On account of some ailment a woman inserts a small pack of medicine or tampon in her private parts after breaking the fast and removes it the next day at the same time. Can she insert it during day in the state of fasting and remove it after breaking the fast? Will the fast be affected in both the conditions?
The fast will not be affected if the medicine is inserted in the private parts before the beginning of the fast, but it will be invalidated if it is inserted during the state of fasting.
Suppositories and Pessaries: These are not allowed while fasting. These can be used if inserted once or twice daily and should therefore be used before suhoor and/or after iftar. (IMA- Fasting and the Patient)

EXTRACTION OF TEETH OR DENTAL PROCEDURES
Can one go for a dental extraction whilst fasting?
These are allowed while one is fasting , but great care must be taken that no material is swallowed. If water, blood, food particles, released plaque, or filling matter is accidently swallowed, then the fast will be broken. It is generally advised, in view of the above, that one should avoid these prodedures while fasting

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noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:46:16 PDT

The Black Stone is one of the stones of the Ka`bah. Its significance is that it is the only surviving stone from the original structure built by Abraham and Ishmael (peace be upon them both). The Ka`bah had been destroyed and rebuilt many times in its history, even before the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Black Stone is the single stone that has survived all the mishaps that have taken place since the time of Abraham and Ishmael.

The Ka`bah was again destroyed by flood during Muhammad’s youth, before Muhammad (peace be upon him) received revelation. At that time, the elders of Mecca fell into dispute over who should have the honor of putting the Black Stone in place on the rebuilt structure.

Muhammad (peace be upon him) was chosen to be the arbiter in the matter and instructed them to place the stone on a cloth.

Then four of the elders of the different clans each picked up a corner of the cloth and carried the stone to its place whereby Muhammad (peace be upon him) took it from the cloth and placed it. In this way, they all were able to share equally in the honor of placing the Black Stone in the newly-built structure, and a conflict was avoided.

Many years later, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) offered his Pilgrimage after years of exile from Mecca, he started by kissing the Black Stone. We understand this in its context. It was a poignant homecoming for the Prophet (peace be upon him) who had years earlier been driven out of his beloved city on account of his religion

The fact that the Prophet (peace be upon him) kissed the Black Stone is the only reason we do so today. We kiss it to emulate the Prophet’s practice.

The Caliph `Umar made this clear to the people when he led them in the pilgrimage. He used to kiss the Black Stone when he walked around Ka`bah any say: “I know that you are nothing but a stone. You cannot hurt or help anyone. And if I had not seen the Prophet (peace be upon him) kissing you, I would never have kissed you”.

This is the real application of this rite. It is only a matter of following what our Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us or showed us. It is known for sure that no benefit or harm can be received from the Black Stone.

And Allah knows best.

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noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:43:23 PDT

Ramadan is the fasting month for Muslims, where over one billion Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn to sunset, and pray additional prayers at night.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the fasting month for Muslims, where over one billion Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn to sunset, and pray additional prayers at night. It is a time for inner reflection, devotion to Allah, and self-control.

It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Allah says in the Qur'an:

"The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed as guidance for people, in it are clear signs of guidance and Criterion, therefore whoever of you who witnesses this month, it is obligatory on him to fast it. But whoever is ill or traveling let him fast the same number of other days, God desires ease for you and not hardship, and He desires that you complete the ordained period and glorify God for His guidance to you, that you may be grateful".Qur'an (2:185)

After the end of Ramadan comes one of the two Muslim festivals, the Feast. On this day, Muslims thank Allah for His guidance and grace in helping them controlling their desires and fulfill their spiritual needs throughout the whole month.

Fasting Ramadan is third "pillar" of the Five main Pillars of Islam, fasting has many special benefits. The most important of them all is that it is a means of learning self-control. Due to the lack of preoccupation with the satisfaction of physical needs during the daylight hours of fasting, a measure of ascendancy is given to one's spiritual nature, which becomes a means of coming closer to Allah.

Ramadan is also a time of intensive worship, reading the Qur'an, giving charity, purifying one's behavior, and doing good deeds. For Muslims, Ramadan is not a holiday; it is rather an opportunity to gain by giving up, to prosper by going without and to grow stronger by enduring weakness.

Also fasting is a way to experience hunger and develop sympathy for the needy people, and learn thankfulness and appreciation for all of Allah's bounties. Fasting is also beneficial to the health and provides a break in the cycle of rigid habits or overindulgence.

Allah prescribes in the Qur'an that all able bodied Muslims must fast. This will develop in them a consciousness that will guide them to the right behavior and prevent them from wrongdoings.

To obtain this result, a Muslim must stick to both physical and spiritual aspects of fasting. The physical aspects include abstaining from food, drink and sexual intercourse.

The spiritual aspects of fasting are as important as the physical ones. The fasting person must abstain from lying, cheating, argumentation, fighting, foul language and every sort of evil.

In this month, one must establish close relationship with Allah, a keen sense to observe His commandments throughout the year. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said that if someone does not give up falsehood in speech and actions, God has no need for such a one to give up his food and drink. (Meaning that fasting doesn't mean just depriving yourself from food and drink and sexual relation with you wife, but it also means cleaning your soul from any source of evil.

Moreover, the Qur'an was first revealed in Ramadan. The last ten days of Ramadan are a time of special spiritual power as every Muslim tries to come closer to Allah through praying, reading Qur'an, devotions and good deeds. The night on which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet, known as the Night of Power (Lailat Al-Qadr), is taken to be one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan. The Qur'an states that this night is better than a thousand months.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said that on each night of Ramadan Allah frees many souls from from Hell.

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noreply@blogger.com (maqsood) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:41:54 PDT

The objectives of Ramadhaan are to:

· Increase our Taqwa

· Make us more charitable – both financially and in our social dealings

· Develop patience and will power to resist temptations

· Prepare us for our life-long Jihaad to remain steadfast on the path

of Allaah’s obedience

· Strengthen our relationship with the Holy Qur-aan, celebrate its

revelation; and

· Thank Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta‘aala for guiding us so kindly.