All About Islam

How People Become Social Beings?

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يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ مِنْ ذَكَرٍ وَأُنْثَى وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ

"O mankind! we created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and Tribes, that ye may know Each other (Not that ye may despise each other). Verily the Most honoured of you In the sight of Allah is (He who is) the Most righteous of you. and Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)"

There is no doubt that humans always live in groups or society. With others, he worked together to meet their own needs. Is this cooperation were the source in nature? All we know is that humans have a need for specific needs and feelings so that it is pushing to meet its needs by means of facilities owned. Here he was not aware of the needs of the needs and wishes of others.

Humans use everything that can be reached to satisfy his needs, such as the use of herbs and trees, including leaves, fruits, roots and wood, and the animals and the results of the beast. Are humans like this, who used all that could be reached for its own sake, can behave differently, respecting others and working with them and provide some benefits for them? No! Humans feel a lot of the necessities of life which can not fulfill themselves. She thinks that she needs others to help him meet his needs.

But he realized that everyone else also has a will like him, and they strive to realize it as he will also strive to realize his will. It was here, when he learned this fact, humans cooperate with each other, so willing to give a portion of its profits to meet the needs of others. As a result, he obtained part of their profit gains. In essence, he entered into a market that is open at all times and in which the needs of subsistence for sale. As a result, any product of society overlap. Each member of the public to be part of each according to its social balance. That is, according to the levels of the deed he had done to society, and in this way he meet the needs of life.

The above shows that based on his character, in an effort to realize its own interests, people need the help of other humans. This forced him to cooperate with other human beings human. This is clearly exposed when we examine the children. where a child, if you want to get what he wants, will cry for this purpose. But once the child's age increases, getting closer and get to know people, then gradually he will stop the request like that until he actually became a member of the community, and at this time that he would forget about the excessive demands

There is a basic natural instinct in man, with whom he violates the rights of each other and their interests. this is also true of Islam is the recommended to be eliminated, eradicated, fought by implement / applying the laws of Islam in the life.

Belief In God Allah The Almighty

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The First Basic Islamic Beliefs is Belief in God (Allah The Almighty)

Muslims believe in one incomparable God, Who has no son nor partner, and that none has the right to be worshipped but Him alone. He is the true God, and every other deity is false. He has the most magnificent names and sublime perfect attributes. No one shares His divinity, nor His attributes. In the Quran, God describes Himself :

قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ, اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ, لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ, وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

Say, “He is God, the One. God, to Whom the creatures turn for their needs. He begets not, nor was He begotten, and there is none like Him.” (Quran, 112:1-4)

No one has the right to be invoked, supplicated, prayed to, or shown any act of worship, but God alone. God alone is the Almighty, the Creator, the Sovereign, and the Sustainer of everything in the whole universe. He manages all affairs. He stands in need of none of His creatures, and all His creatures depend on Him for all that they need. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing, and the All-Knowing. In a perfect manner, His knowledge encompasses all things, the open and the secret, and the public and the private.

He knows what has happened, what will happen, and how it will happen. No affair occurs in the whole world except by His will. Whatever He wills is, and whatever He does not will is not and will never be. His will is above the will of all the creatures. He has power over all things, and He is able to do everything. He is the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, and the Most Beneficent. In one of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad , we are told that God is more merciful to His creatures than a mother to her child.1 God is far removed from injustice and tyranny. He is All-Wise in all of His actions and decrees. If someone wants something from God, he or she can ask God directly without asking anyone else to intercede with God for him or her.

Muslim Beliefs

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As the second-largest religion and one of the fastest-growing religion in the world Islam's have the most fundamental concept is a rigorous monotheism, called tawhīd (Arabic: توحيد‎). God is described in chapter 112 of the Qur'an as: "Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him." (112:1-4)

As A Muslims we must believe that the creation of everything in the universe is brought into being by God’s sheer command “‘Be’ and so it is.” and that the purpose of existence is to worship God. He is viewed as a personal God who responds whenever a person in need or distress calls Him. There are no intermediaries, such as clergy, to contact God who states “We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein”

Muslim Beliefs in only one god , read more about Tawhid

The Duty Of Human In The World

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There are three basic tasks that we (human) agreed upon through the agreement is written in the Quran. three main tasks that no one can separate all should be implemented for the good of man and nature and its contents. Human safety will not matter if you only do one task only, because as soon as we (humans) enters an area or task, then the one between the two tasks into something that also should be implemented, and so when two tasks get accomplished the task into three must carried out.

Developing the full potential of human well-shaped body and spirit. foster harmonious relationship of each person with God, man and the universe. only and can only be done together , without any jealousy, envy, hasud which could lead to schism. because if the split occurs then inevitably inflicted warning will continue until we return to the unity and integrity as human beings is a single race.

Hablum Minallah

In relation to Hablum Minallah, maybe some people would think enough with prayer and dhikr, leaving the hustle and bustle of the world and all its problems, but let us not forget that in Grace that Allah The Almighty has given us, there are a proprietary of other people.

Treasures that we've got = there are some who become the property of another person who should we give through charity, (Allah Will Held accountable for this)

Science that we get = there are rights of others, (curse of Allah be with those who hide or sold the knowledge)

And the gift, the gift of Allah The Almighty who have been given to us is belong to others people.

Which would then put us into a second task that is Hablum Minannas.

The third task that is Hablum Minal Alam is the road that lies between two main tasks of man, in search of safety and tranquility of life in the world. keep it friendly nature, nature in order to maintain our own good while in this world. For the creation of these three functions are integrated within the person believing Muslim, can not be done alone, we can not do anything by self, because we needed a place to plant our charitable fields, and it is contained in other individual.

All of this is our duty to live in the world, unite our hearts and souls, eliminating envy, and imbalance. because Allah The Almighty has created man and the universe is balanced. (Verse)

And Allaah knows best

"Asadullah" - The Lion of Allah

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Hamza bin Abdul-Muttalib (Arabic: حمزه بن عبدالمطلب) is an uncle of The Prophet Muhammad. He has the nickname "Lion of God" because of his might, while defending Islam. He is the son of Abdul-Muttalib and Bani Haulah the son of Wuhaib. According to history, the wedding beetween Abdul-Muttalib and Abdullah the son of Abdul-Muttalib occur at the same time, and the mother of the Prophet, Aminah bint Wahab, was a cousin of Haulah the son of Wuhaib.

Hamza Bin Abdul Mutholib is one that has a sharp mind and strong convictions that he was among leaders of Quraish which will respect him. His Real name Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib the son of Hashim, an uncle of the Prophet. He embraced Islam in the second year of Prophethood, he Participate Hijrah the Prophet sallallaahu alaihi wassalam along and join in the battle of Badr, and died at the battle of Uhud.

Since embracing Islam, Hamzah had intended to dedicate all the heroism, courage, and his body is the soul for the sake of Islamic da'wah. It is therefore not surprising that the Prophet called him with the title "Asadullah" which means lion of God.

Forces of the Muslims who first sent by the Prophet in the battle of Badr, led directly by Sayyidina Hamzah, The Lion of Allah, and Ali ibn Abu Talib showed extraordinary courage in defending the glory of the religion of Islam, the Muslims managed to finally win the war in resplendent

Abdurrahman ibn Auf said that when the battle of Badr, Hamza fought beside the Prophet by holding two swords. Jabir narrated that when the Prophet sallallaahu alaihi wassalam see Hamzah was killed, then he was crying. He died in 3 H, and the Prophet sallallaahu alaihi wasalam with "Sayidus Martyrs".

Death and Its Relevance to Muslims

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Death is a question of ultimate concern for every human being, and Islam has a very vivid portrayal of the stages of death and the afterlife. Death is likened to sleep in Islam; interestingly, sleep in Arabic is called "the little brother of death." The Prophet spoke often of death, and the Quran is filled with warnings of the dangers of ignoring one's mortality and of not preparing for death before it is too late. In one poignant passage, the Quran reads,

And spend something (in charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you before death should come to any of you and he should say, "O my Lord! Why didst Thou not give me respite for a little while? I should then have given (largely) in charity, and I should have been one of the doers of good." But to no soul will Allah grant respite when the time appointed (for it) has come; and Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. (Quran, pp. 1473–1474)

Hence, the world is seen as an opportunity to cultivate for the hereafter, and time is seen as capital that human beings either invest wisely or squander, only to find themselves bankrupt in the next life. Muhammad said, "One of you says, 'My wealth! My wealth!' Indeed, have any of you anything other than your food that you eat and consume, your clothes that you wear out, and your wealth that you give in charity which thus increases in return in the next world?"

The idea of mentioning death and reflecting on death is very important in a Muslim's daily life, and attending any Muslim's funeral, whether known or not, is highly encouraged; for such attendance, one is rewarded greatly by God. Muhammad advised, "Make much mention of the destroyer of delights," which is death. He also said, "Introduce into your gatherings some mention of death to keep things in perspective." This is not seen as a morbid exercise, and Muslims surprisingly accept death, resigned to what is called "one's appointed time" ( ajal ). Like the telemere in biology that dictates how many times a cell may regenerate before dying, an individual's appointed term, according to Islam, is inescapable and fated. When a Muslim survives a near-death experience, such as a serious car accident, an operation, or an illness, he or she will often remark, "My appointed time did not come yet."

Life After Death in Islam

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Once a Muslim dies, the people left behind must prepare the body by washing, perfuming, and shrouding it. The funeral prayer is then performed, and the deceased is buried in a graveyard without a coffin, simply laid in the earth and covered. A person, usually a relative, informs the deceased of what is happening, as Muslims believe that the deceased can hear and understand what is being said. Muslims believe the dead person is not always aware of the transition, and so the one giving instructions informs the deceased that he or she has died, is being laid in the grave, and that two angels known as Munkar and Nakir will soon come into the grave to ask three questions. To the first question, "Who is your Lord?," the deceased is instructed to reply, "Allah." In answer to the second question, "Who is your Prophet?," the deceased should say, "Muhammad," and the correct response to the third question, "What is your religion?," is "Islam." If the individual passes this first phase of the afterlife, the experience of the grave is pleasant, and he or she is given glimpses of the pleasures of paradise. If however, the deceased does not pass this phase, then the grave is the first stage of chastisement.

After this, the soul sleeps and does not awake until a blast from an angel at God's command. According to Islamic tradition, this blast signals the end of the world and kills any remaining souls on the earth. It is followed by a second blast that causes all of the souls to be resurrected. At this point, humanity is raised up and assembled on a plain. The Quran states, "On that day We shall leave them to surge like waves on one another; the trumpet will be blown, and We shall collect them all together" (Quran, p. 735). From there, humanity will beg each of the prophets to intercede for them and hasten the Day of Judgment because the waiting is so terrible, but the prophets will refuse. Finally, all of humanity goes to the Prophet Muhammad. He will agree to intercede for them and ask that the Judgment commence. This intercession is granted to him alone. Then, each soul is judged based upon its beliefs and actions, which are weighed in the scales of divine justice. At this point, the two guardian angels assigned to all people throughout their adult lives will testify for or against them. According to the Quran, the limbs of each person will testify, and the earth herself is resurrected and bears witness against those who caused her harm. Next, a person will be given a book either in the right or left hand. For those given a book in the right hand, they pass the Judgment and are given the grace of God. For those given a book in their left hand, they fail the Judgment and are condemned to hell. However, at this point, prophets and other righteous people are allowed to intercede for their relatives, followers, or friends among the condemned, and their intercession is accepted.

Once the Day of Judgment is over, humanity proceeds to a bridge known as the sirat, which crosses over hell. The saved cross it safely to the other side and are greeted by their respective prophets. The Muslims who make it safely across are greeted by Muhammad, who will take them to a great pool and give them a drink that will quench their thirst forever. The condemned fall into hell. The Quran states that some will only spend a brief time there, while others, the unrepenting and idolatrous ingrates, are condemned forever. Muslims see death as a transition to the other side. Islam is seen as the vehicle that will take one safely there. It is only in paradise that the believer finds ultimate peace and happiness.

Patience in Islam (Sabr)

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What scholars have said about patience

Some scholars have defined patience as a good human characteristic or a positive psychological attitude, by virtue of which we refrain from doing that which is not good. Human beings cannot live a proper, healthy life without patience. Abû ‘Uthmân said: “the one who has patience is the one who trained himself to handle difficulties.” ‘Amr ibn ‘Uthmân al-Makkî said: “Patience means to keep close to Allâh and to accept calmly the trials He sends, without complaining or feeling sad.” Al- Khawwas said: “Patience means to adhere to the rules of the Qur’ân and Sunnah.”

Patience means not seeing any difference between times of ease and times of hardship, and being content at all times. This is too difficult, and we are not instructed to be like this. Allâh has created us in such a way that we feel the difference between times of ease and times of hardship, and all that we can do is refrain from panicking at times of stress. Patience does not mean feeling the same at both easy and difficult times. That is beyond us, and is not part of our nature.

Another scholar said: “Patience means to refrain from complaining.” ‘Alî ibn Abî Tâlib said: “Patience means to seek Allâh’s help.” Is it better to have patience at the time of difficulty, or to be in a situation which does not require patience?

Having an easy time is better for us than having a difficult time. As the Prophet (PBUH) said in his well known du‘â: “If You are not angry with me, then I do not care what happens to me, but still I would rather have your blessings and your favour.” This does not contradict the hadîth which says, “No-one has ever been given a better gift than patience,” because that refers to after a test or trial has befallen a person. But ease is still better.

Islamic Religious Rituals

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Religious Rituals, The Meaning of religious ritual and The impact on the lives

Religions have different rituals and practices that accompany and highlight religious experience. A ritual must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature;

Religion can be defined as concepts or ideas and the practices associated with them. These practices hypothesize reality beyond that which is instantly available to the senses. An example of an old ritual that is encoded in myth and religious symbolism can be found in the catacombs of Sicily where over 2,000 dead bodies are kept. Most of these bodies have been embalmed or mummified and dressed in the attire that suited their profession, many of them being nobles, professionals, and merchants

Another great example of Ritual can be seen in the Sinhalese Buddhists of Sri Lanka. To cure people of illness the Sinhalese perform an elaborate exorcism ritual that involves all night dancing, singing, and role playing. The ceremony traditionally lasts from Midnight until 6 AM. At Midnight, costumed actors appear to portray the afflicting demons. As time passes, these figures are turned into comedic figures of ridicule. At 3 AM actors dressed as Sinhalese gods appear and reassert their dominance. The final performance, done around 6 AM, the absurdity of the demons if confirmed and the ritual ends. It is important to note that the ritual involves several crucial and distinctly separate phases

So, What are the religious rituals of Islam?

There are some religous rituals of islam, The Islam has Five Pillar and this five pillars of Islam make up the basic foundations of belief, for a Muslim the rituals in islam are summarized in the five pillars where most of rituals are performed in our neighborhood , The only Islamic rituals specific to Makkah are the Hajj and the Umrah - and their various individual components.

Read more About Five Pillars of Islam

What Are The Main Practices And Rituals Of Islam?

The main Practices and Rituals in islam is Prayer (shalat) It is the practice of formal prayer in Islam. Its supreme importance for Muslims is indicated by its status as one of the Five Pillars of Sunni Islam, of the Ten Practices of the Religion of Twelver Islam. Salah is a ritual prayer, having prescribed conditions, a prescribed procedure, and prescribed times.

Performing salah is obligatory, with a few dispensations for those for whom it would be difficult. For those whom it is difficult they can perform Salah in a way which is suitable for them. They can perform Salah while sitting down (in case of illness or any situation like traveling in a vehicle, on a horse, etc), while lying down (in case of illness) and even with indication. To perform valid Salah, Muslims must be in a state of ritual purity, which is mainly achieved by ritual ablution according to prescribed procedures.

After Salah, often duas and munajats are held. Certain hadiths recommends reciting Ayatul Kursi, Al-Falaq, Al-Nas , etc. after Salah for protection

For Sunnis and Musta'lids, salah is prescribed at five periods of the day, which are measured according to the movement of the sun. These are: near dawn (fajr), just after noon (dhuhr), in the afternoon (asr), just after sunset (maghrib) and around nightfall (isha'a). Under some circumstances prayers can be shortened or combined (according to prescribed procedures). In case a prayer is skipped, it must be made up later

While For Shia doctrine permits two sets of these prayers to be performed in succession. Sufis often perform dhikr after the conclusion of prayers.

The Soul and Its Powers

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The soul (nafs) employs the body to attain its goals. The soul has also other names, including spirit (ruh), intelligence ('Aql), and heart (qalb) although these terms have other usages. The primary faculties of the soul are :

Intelligence (al-quwwah al-aqliyyah)- angelic.
Anger (al-quwwah al-ghadabiyyah)- ferocious.
Desire (al-quwwah al-shahwiyyah)- animalistic.
Imagination (al-quwwah al-wahmiyyah)- demoniac.

The value of these forces is obvious. Reason distinguishes good and evil: ghadab (anger) helps defend against aggression: sexual attraction maintains the survival of the human species; and imagination allows visualization of universals or particulars. Reason is man's guiding angel. Anger brings violence; passions (hawā) encourage immorality; and imagination provides material to formulate demoniac plots and machinations. If reason controls the other faculties, it moderates excesses and ensures useful performance.

Allah says in surat Ash-Shams: And by nafs, (soul), and Him Who perfected him in proportion; Then He inspired him corruption and its righteousness; Indeed he succeed who chooses to purify his ownself; and indeed he fails who corrupts his ownself. The soul is in a continuous jihad (struggle) between these four powers for domination. The victorious trait determines the soul's inclination.

The Twilights Trilogy

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The period between sunset and dusk is called twilight. Astronomers recognize three stages of twilight. Civil twilight begins when the sun's disc is 6 degrees below the horizon . Other celestial objects are still clearly visible at this point. Then Nauitical twilight until the sun sank below the horizon 12 degrees. In this period the horizon looks unclear. astronomical twilight-total dark-started when the Sun is 18 degrees below horizon. The same thing happened - in reverse order, when the sun will rise.

The position of the Sun in the Determination of Salat Time ,

"True prayer is an obligation that is determined his time upon those who believe "(QS An-Nisa: 103).

Of the provisions contained in the Qur'an and Hadith to be understood that the provisions of prayer is associated with the position of the sun on the celestial sphere. Therefore, in determining the initial prayers, astronomical data is the most important positions of the sun, especially high, h, or zenith distance. The phenomenon of early dawn (morning twislight), sunrise (sunrise), the sun crossed the meridian (culmination), sunset (sunset), and late afternoon (evening twilight) associated with the sun's zenith distance.

Isha dan Shubuh

Isha time is defined as when red light (syafaq) in the sky are gone, until dawn shaddiq. While Shubuh time begins when the dawn shaddiq appear, until shortly before sunrise (syuruq). Please note, that shortly after sunset, the sky not directly darkened, because our planet has an atmosphere so that even though the sun is below the horizon (the west), there is still the reflected sunlight in the sky.

From the astronomical side, there is light in the sky before sunrise and after sunset is called Twilight, which literally means "light between two", ie between day and night. In Arabic, "twilight" is called syafaq. Astronomically, there are three definitions of twilight:

Civil Twilight, when the sun is 6 ° below the horizon
Nautical twilight, ie when the sun is 12 ° below the horizon
Astronomical Twilight, when the sun is 18 ° below the horizon

Astronomers think "Twilight Astronomical evening" marks the beginning of the night; but this definition is for practical purposes only.

Astronomically, the time is the inverse of the time Shubuh and Isha '. Toward morning, dawn marked by a towering light (vertical) on the eastern horizon; This is called "dawn kadzib". The light is then spread on the horizon (horizontally), and is called the "dawn shaddiq".

Allah Know The Best

Solomons Temple

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Solomons Temple (kuil sulaiman)
Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the main temple in ancient Jerusalem, on the Temple Mount (also known as Mount Zion), before its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem of 587 BCE.

The Cow (FEMALE CATTLE)

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The entire verse of surah Al Baqarah including Madaniyyah class, is the longest letter in between the letters in which the Quran there are also verses that stuck. It is named Al-Baqarah (The Cow) because it mentioned the story of slaughter cows that are commanded by Allah to the Children of Israel (verses 67 through 74), which described the character of the Jews in general. Named Fusthaatul-Quran Koran peak because it contains some laws that are not mentioned in another letter. Named also letter alif-Lam-Mim because it starts with the letter Alif-Lam-Mim.

Principles of contents :

1. Faith : Da'wah Islamiyah who is faced to the Muslims, the Book and the polytheists.

2. The laws : Command his prayers; practice regular charity; law of fasting; law Hajj and Umrah; Qisas law, things lawful and unlawful; bernafkah in the way of Allah; wine and gambling laws; way sympathize orphans, the prohibition of usury; accounts payable; living and who deserve it; wasiyat to the two mothers-fathers and relatives; legal oath, the obligation to submit the mandate; magic; law undermine the mosque; meubah law books of God, the law of menstruation, 'iddah thalak, khul'a, ilaa' and law wet nurse; laws apply, dowry, prohibition to marry idolatrous women and vice versa; the laws of war.

3. The stories : The story of the creation of Prophet Adam; the story of Prophet Ibrahim; the story of Prophet Musa the Children of Israel.

4. And others : The properties of the righteous; nature of hypocrites; the attributes of God; parables; mecca, resurrection after death.

The conclusion is:

1. Explaining some of the law in Islam.
2. Suggested several parables.
3. Put forward any proofs.

Correspondence letter by letter Al Baqarah Ali 'Imran

1. In Surat al-Baqarah mentioned Adam a.s. which immediately created by God, is in the letter Ali 'Imran is mentioned about the birth of Prophet Isa both of which God made to deviate from custom.

2. In Surat al-Baqarah nature and deeds of the Jews is widely spread, accompanied by proof to proof-proof break those who defend error, was in the letter of Ali 'Imran spread similar matters relating to the Nazarenes.

3. Surat Al Baqara begins by mentioning the three classes of human beings, are the believers, unbelievers and hypocrites, being the letter 'Ali' Imran begins by mentioning the people who like menta'wilkan verse ta'wil mutasyabihaat with the wrong for slandering the believers, and says people who have expertise in menta'wilkannya.

4. Surat Al Baqara quits with a plea to God to be forgiven the mistakes and omissions in performing obedience, was the letter 'Ali' Imrandisudahi with a request to God that He may give rewards for good deeds of His servants.

5. Surat Al Baqara begins by stating the properties of the righteous, being the letter 'Ali' Imran begins with pious orders

Al Kahf The Cave

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Surat Al-Kahf begins by explaining the nature of the Qur'an as a guide and a warning for humans, and also as a warning against those who say that God has a son. All existing surface of the earth is jewelry for the earth and intentionally created by God for man to think how to take advantage of it all. Allah's power and how broad his knowledge put forth in this letter by mentioning the story of Prophet Musa with Khidhr aces, the story of Dhu'l-Qarnayn and likens that if all the water that exists on earth and compounded by so much the ink used to write the science of God, certainly will not be sufficient. Then explained that all the charities that idolaters are not rewarded in the afterlife, is for the believers is provided Jannatun Na'im.

RELATIONSHIP Al-Kahf WITH THE LETTER Maryam

1. Both of these letters both contain wonderful stories, such as surat Al Kahf Cave Ashhabul story suggests, the story of Moses as with Khidhr as, the story of Dhu'l-Qarnayn, Maryam was a letter put forward as the story of a family Yahya at the time of his father Zakariya a.s. have been very old and his mother an old woman who was barren, and the story of the birth of Isa without a father.

2. The final part of Surat al-Kahf explains about the threat of God against the unbelievers who take protectors other than Allah, all their deeds vain and they put in hell, being at the end of the letter of Mary repeated taunts and threats of Allah against those who ascribe to Him.

What Is Hell

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what and where is hell

Hell is a place that must be believed by adherents of the religion or cult as a place of eternal suffering after death. This place was in nature that we can not predict now as a reward for people who deviate from religious rules. in Islam Hell is a place of torture for the creatures of God who rebelled. They are the ones who rebel against the Shari'a of Allah and deny the Holy Prophet. The word hell is often mentioned in the holy book the Qur'an and the numbers are very much at all. In Arabic called naar النار (an-nar).

Anyone who put in hell, he will not come out of it. Hell has a door that stood firm and tightly closed. That is a prison for those who underestimate the news of the court hereafter. There are also people who go to heaven last time, after they were in torment in accordance with their sins which they had done. In the Qur'an mentioned the fuel of hell is men and stones (some are interpreting idols). The gate of Hell Angels led by Malik, who has 19 angels torturers in Hell, one of which is to be named in the Qur'an is Zabaniah.

Although often described hell as a place of torture very hot, but there the weather becomes extremely cold hell. Mentioned in the Qur'an 38 : 57

hell or heaven

In the life of this world Allah The Almighty are given the freedom to the humans to choose between execute a command or away from restrictions. but in the life hereafter they will get revenge for what they have done. Peoples who trust and believe will get a decent place for what they have done and it's namely heaven. and People who do not believe will get the reward for what they do and there is Hell.

Types of Punishment in Hell

Types of punishment and torment in hell

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In the Hereafter the punishment of the Fire will undergo a very painful form of punishment. The torture they suffered in hell that a variety of once, as God hath spoken as follows:

"In hell Jahannam, then burned them to her forehead, stomach and back." (At-Tauba [9]: 35)

"When the shackles and chains placed around their necks, that they are dragged, into very hot water, then they burned in a fire." (Al-Mu'min [40] :71-72)

"Seize him and drag him ketengah-center hell. Then pour over his head seksaan (from) very hot water. Taste, thou mighty man more noble." (Ad-Dukhan [44] :47-49)

"Seize him and his hand belenggulah kelehernya. And then insert him into the fire of a burning hell. Then belitlah him with a chain seventy cubits long." (Al-Haqqah [69] :30-32)

"The infidels will be made for them garments of fire, boiling water poured over their heads. With water luluhkan destroyed all that is in their bellies and their skins too. And the whip-whip of iron. Every time they want to get out of hell because of their misery, then they are returned to them, (and said unto them): "Taste the punishment of burning." (Al-Hajj [22] :19-22)

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The Second Coming Jesus Vs Jews

2011-09-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

The return of isa, the Second Coming is not referred to in the Quran directly, but inferred. If Isa was caught up, and did not die, but said he would die, then he must return and die. And when he returns, he must die, in order to be resurrected. So the background regarding the Second Coming is contained in the Hadith, not in the Quran. In the Hadith, Isa comes as an enemy to the Jews and Christians; he kills the Jews and breaks the crosses, declaring himself as a Muslim. In the end, the Muslims along with the Muslim Isa hunt for the Jews, who are in hiding. Even the rocks and trees reveal where the Jews are hiding. The whole world, then becomes Muslim, Jesus gets married and has children and dies. After his death, the Muslim Jesus is buried near Mohammad in Medina.

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The last hour would not come unless the Muslims will fight against the Jews and the Muslims would kill them until the Jews would hide themselves behind a stone or a tree and a stone or a tree would say: Muslim, or the servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me; come and kill him; but the tree Gharqad would not say, for it is the tree of the Jews. Book 041, Number 6985: Sahih Muslim:

This view of a Muslim Jesus, directly contradicts the biblical view of Christ’s return and the events surrounding it. The Bible clearly indicates teaches God’s promise to Israel and their relationship with the Messiah, the Hebrew word for Christ. Jesus, referring to his return, said he would not return until the Jewish nation, accepts Him as Messiah.

37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 "See! Your house is left to you desolate; 39 "for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' " Matthew 23:37-39

In the end the nation of Israel, believes in the Messiah, who returns in glory and power, the nations are judged, and Israel and Jerusalem are elevated above the other nations of the earth. The Jews are not killed, but saved by the Messiah, who returns to those who pierced him.

9 "It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. 10 "And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. Zechariah 12:9-10

The “House of David” are Jews not Muslims. The nations come against Jerusalem a Jewish city in the last days. In Zechariah, God is speaking first person, and refers to the nations looking upon “Him”, who was pierced.

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Zawaj Misyar

2011-09-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

Misyar (المسيار‎) is a Muslim Nikah (marriage) carried out via the normal contractual procedure, with the specificity that the husband and wife give up several rights by their own free will, such as living together, equal division of nights between wives in cases of polygamy, the wife's rights to housing, and maintenance money ("nafaqa"), and the husband's right of homekeeping, and access etc.

wealthy Arab men sometimes enter into a Misyar marriage while on vacation, in order to have sexual relations with another woman without committing the sin of zina. They usually divorce the women once their holiday is over. However, that if this is understood by both parties at the time of conclusion of the marriage contract (and this is usually the case), this would constitute a fixed time period, effectively making such a marriage invalid in Sunni law, and more akin to the Nikah Mut'ah.

Many of the men involved would not marry a second wife within the regime of normal Islamic polygamy, because of the heavy financial burdens, moral obligations & responsibilities it places on the husband. But, they opt for the option of misyar marriage when the theologians declare it licit. Essentially the couple continue to live separately from each other, as before their contract, and see each other to fulfil their needs in a permissible (halaal) manner when they please.

Misyar marriage fits within the general rules of marriage in Sunni law, on condition merely that it fulfil all the requirements of the Shariah marriage contract i.e.:

The agreement of both parties;
Two legal witnesses (Shahidain)
The payment by the husband to his wife of Mahr in the amount that is agreed
The absence of a fixed time period for the contract
Shuroot, Any particular stipulations which the two parties agree to include in the contract and which are in conformity with Muslim marriage law.

there is much similarity between Mut'ah and Misyar. Both require all the conditions applicable to Nikah with an exception of fixed date of expiry in Mut'ah. Today, in a large number of Muslim countries, there are official family and marriage law codes whose provisions wouldn't allow the conclusion of a marriage of the misyar type. However, in a number of Gulf States essentially, misyar marriage is accepted by the community and is usually arranged privately through a notary with no publicity.

To know more about Zawaj Misyar watch the video below

Tawheed | Tawhid | At Tauhid

2011-09-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

Allah The Almighty Said :

"It is those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and worship none but Him Alone) and confuse not their belief with Zulm (wrong by worshipping other besides Allah), for them only there is security and they are guided ones." (6:82)

Narrated Ubadah bin As-Samit (May Allah be pleased with him), that Allah's Messenger (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever testifies that there is nothing worthy of worship in truth (no God) except Allah Alone, Who is without partner, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, and that 'Iesa is the slave of Allah, His Messenger, and His Word which He bestowed in Maryam and a spirit (created) from Him, and that Paradise & Hell-fire are realities, Allah will admit him into Paradise, whatever his deeds might be." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

'Itban (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said : "Indeed Allah has forbidden for Hell the person who testifies: 'There is nothing worthy of worship in truth (no true God) but Allah', seeking thereby nothing but Allah's Face (pleasure)."

(Al-Bukhari, Muslim).

Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Allah's Messenger (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said: "Musa (Moses) (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said: 'O my Rabb, teach me something through which I can remember You and supplicate to You.' Allah answered: 'Say, O Musa, La ilaha ilIa-Allah'. Musa said: 'O my Rabb, all your slaves say these words'.

Allah The Almighty said :

'O Musa, if the seven heavens and all they contain other than Me (Allah) and the seven earths as well, were all put in one side of a scale and La ilaha ilIa-Allah put in the other the latter would overweigh them.'" [This Hadith has been reported by Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim declared it Sahih].

At-Tirmidhi reports from Anas (May Allah be pleased with him): He heard Allah's Messenger (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) saying : "Allah the Most Exalted said: 'O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with the world full of sins, and meet Me without making anything partner to Me (Shirk), I would come to you with a similar amount of forgiveness.'

The Conception of God

2011-09-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

In the Islamic view, it is impossible for the human mind to form an adequate conception of God as He is in His eternal and absolute being. The creature cannot comprehend the Creator. According to the Qur'an, "No (human) vision encompasseth Him, yet He encompasseth (all) vision

A further implication of the first part of the shahada is that there can be no power, force or agency in the heavens or on earth which is independent of God. Everything that exists -and everything that happens-is subject to His control; there is nothing that can compete with Him or that escapes His grasp, nothing that does not bear witness to His creative power and majesty.

The Qur'an tells us: "Say: He is Allah. One, the utterly Selfsufficient: He begets not neither is He begotten, and there is nothing that is like unto Him". It tells us also that: "When He wills a thing to be. He but says unto it - Be!; and it is".

It's a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with Allah. Allah is the personal name of the One true God. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its uniqueness when compared with the word god which can be made plural, gods or feminine, goddess. It is interesting to notice that Allah is the personal name of God

The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was asked by his contemporaries about Allah; the answer came directly from God Himself in the form of a short chapter of the Quran, which is considered the essence of the unity or the motto of monotheism. This is chapter 112 which reads:

"In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Say (O Mohammad) He is God the One God, the Everlasting Refuge, who has not begotten, nor has been begotten, and not anyone equal to Him ."

In whatever way we translate these words, the essential concept is not in doubt. God is infinitely merciful, first in giving us life, and the means to enjoy life, secondly in caring for us and satisfying our legitimate needs. This concept is amplified by other divine names contained in the Qur'an. God is described as al-Karim, "the Generous", and as al-Wadud, "the Loving-Kind"; He is also al- Razzaq, "the Provider" who nourishes us both spiritually and physically

The unique usage of Allah as a personal name of God is a reflection of Islam's emphasis on the purity of the belief in God which is the essence of the message of all God's messengers. Because of this, Islam considers associating any deity or personality with God as a deadly sin which God will never forgive, despite the fact He may forgive all other sins. The Creator must be of a different nature from the things created because if he is of the same nature as they are, he will be temporal and will therefore need a maker. It follows that nothing is like Him. If the maker is not temporal, then he must be eternal. But if he is eternal, he cannot be caused, and if nothing caused to come into existence, nothing outside him causes him to continue to exist, which means that he must be self-sufficient. And if he does not depend on anything for the continuous of his own existence, then this existence can have no end. Therefore The Creator is eternal and everlasting:

"He is the First and the Last"

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AN ETERNAL CHALLENGE

2011-09-16T20:23:00.000-07:00

"Say: 'Verily if men and jinn gathered to make similar this Qur'an, they would not be able to make similar to him, even if some of them to be servants of each others' ..." (Surat Al-Israa ': 88).

It's a common trait of mankind since time immemorial that whenever a clue comes from God to redirect their steps into the will and God's plan; they demanded supernatural proofs from these men of God, instead of accepting orders on its merit.

For example, when Jesus began to preach to his people - "Children of Israel" - to mend their ways and to refrain applies only within the law merely formal and absorb the true spirit of the laws and commandments of God, a people who want a miracle from him to prove honesty, as recorded in the Gospels:

"At that time certain of the scribes and Pharisees to Jesus, 'Teacher, we want to see a sign (mu jizat) than Mu' But his answers to them, 'Force of this wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign (mu jizat ). But they will not be given to the sIGN (mu 'jizat) in addition to the sign (miracle) of Jonah' {gospel - Matthew 12: 38-39 (Added emphasis)}.

Although on the face of Jesus refuses to pamper the Jews here, in fact, he did many miracles as we learn from the Gospel.

The Gospels are full of supernatural events that are given to the prophets from their Lord-fact all the "signs" and "awe" and "kemu'jizatan" is an act of God, but for all the miracles it works through a human intermediary, we describe them as mu 'jizat prophets, such as Moses or Jesus alaihis-who perform miracles with their hands.

Ones of the Mirracle that Allah give to Rosulullah Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) is Al Quran

The Qur’an stands out as a divine work, surpassing all products of the human mind. The fact that the Qur'an could only be a divine revelation, showing how is the combines merits that could never be found together in any human writing. Equipped with a profound literary sense and a powerful Arabic style, as well as the unity of theme that runs through each chapter , or surah. make the Quran as the greatest miracle granted by Allah the almighty to The Prophet Muhammad

A miracle that will remain eternal and no one can change even one verse.no one can make it, neither man nor jinn even if they are united and servants each others.

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Prohibitions During the Pilgrimage

2011-09-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

It is forbidden to have a hair cut during Hajj or to wear sewn clothes. Pilgrims should offer Fidya (redemption) if he has to wear sewn clothes or have to shave his head due to illness or lice.

Hunting is forbidden during the pilgrimage days. If the pilgrim hunts during these days then he has to offer the sacrifice of one animal. If he has hunted deer then a lamb should be sacrificed and of ostrich is hunted then camel should be sacrificed. If one cannot offer a sacrifice the he should feed six poor people and if that is not possible the he should fast for three days. Allah says in the Holy Quran:

“O ye who believe! Kill not game while you are in a state of pilgrimage. And whoso amongst you kills it intentionally, its compensation is a quadruped like unto that which he has killed, as determined by two just men from among you, the dame to be brought as an offering to the Ka’ba; or as an expiation he shall have to feed a number of poor persons, or fast an equivalent number of days, so that he may taste the penalty of his deed. As for the past, Allah forgives it; but whoso reverts to it, Allah will punish him for his offense. And Allah is Mighty, Lord of retribution.

The game of the sea and the eating thereof have been made lawful for you as a provision for you and the travelers, but forbidden to you is the game of land as long as you are in a state of pilgrimage. And fear Allah to Whom you shall be gathered.

Allah has made the Ka’ba the inviolable House as a mean of support and uplift of mankind, as also the Sacred Month and the offerings and the animals with collars. That is so that you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and that Allah knows all things well.

Know that Allah is sever in punishment and that Allah is also Most Forgiving, Merciful.” (5:95-98)

If the pilgrim has sexual intercourse with his/her spouse before the first Tawaaf the Hajj will become invalid or unlawful. He/she should continue to perform all the duties of the pilgrimage but he/she has to perform pilgrimage again the next year. Moreover he/she has to sacrifice a camel at Mina to atone the violation.

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What Is Umrah

2011-09-16T03:59:00.000-07:00

Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time of the year. It can be performed along with Hajj and in other days as well. The word 'Umrah is derived from I'timaar which means a visit. However, 'Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka' bah performing Tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times. A performer of ‘Umrah puts off his Ihraam by having his hair shaved or cut.

During ‘Umrah, pilgrims do not go to Minaa, ‘Arafaat and Muzdalifah or throw pebbles on the Jamrahs (stone pillars representing devils) or offer animal sacrifice. These rites are only performed during Hajj.

There are four Pillars of `Umrah

a)Ihraam: which is assumed at the Meeqaat.

b)Tawaaf: around the House.

c)Sa’y: walking between As-Safaa and Al-Marwah, which consists of seven circuits.

d) Tahal-lul: which means coming out of the state of Ihraam; becoming lawful what was previously prohibited during Ihraam.

About islam Part I

2011-09-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

If we Says `Islam is a religion of peace 'it would be easy. To said that `Islam is a religion that brings peace to mankind it's unbelievably easy. than Says `Islamic principles, there is no compulsion in religion very easy. Says `Islam teaches mankind to respect others 'beliefs' are not difficult at all, you could say it a thousand times a day.

You can declare repeatedly that the basic word `Islam 'is surrendered, and the core into Muslims is sincerity. But how could people believe that Islam is indeed noble, if the name of Islam, there are many Muslim groups complicates the Christians , jews, budhism, to worship?

So..... What is islam according to the Holy Quran ..?

Islam is The name of the religion for all mankind, Allah The Almighty said :

This Day have I perfected your Religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam As your religion. (Al Maidah : 3)

In Other verse Allah The Almighty said : "Surely religion that blessed in the sight of Allah is Islam" (Ali 'Imran : 19)

The first meaning of Islam is : A name of a religion, islam is a title , islam is a symbol , of a religion from god, there's no religion except islam. All The Prophet is a Muslim , All The prophet is worship to the same god, in this case Allah The Almighty said in the Quran :

Ali 'Imran : 67. Ibrahim is A Muslim, Yunus : 84 : Musa (moses) is A Muslim, Etc

Today there are more than one billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are to be found in the Soviet Union, North and South America, and Europe and America.

Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people, Islam today is in an internal conflict, the scholars are facing the problem between western secular culture and traditional Islamic culture. The growth of Islamic Fundamentalism is an attempt to reach back to the glories of Islamic history.

The fundamentalist sees the problem with the failure of Islamic nations to live as the Quran commands. This view of not living the life required by Allah, as specified in the Quran and traditions and therefore being defeated by the West, is the spark of fundamentalism. Today in Islam there is a struggle between moderate and fundamentalist ideology.

Understanding The Holy Book of the Islamic faith is just as important to understanding its history. The Holy book of Islam shape both the culture and philosophy of the Muslim world

PLEASE ............. BE............... ONE GOD ONE RULES

Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah. And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).(QS 003.064)

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Three Different Types of Hajj

2011-09-15T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hajj can be performed in three different ways there are Tamattu' , Qiran and Ifraad.

Tamattu` means performing `Umrah during the Hajj season, and on the Day of Tarwiyah the pilgrim gets into the state of Ihram for Hajj. Anyone intending to perform a Tamattu' Hajj should make intention for `Umrah when approaching the Miqat. The intention here should be for `Umrah. The pilgrim should say,

"Labbayk-Allahumma labbayka bi'Umrah!" or "Labbayka 'Umratan!"
"O Allah! I answer Your call to perform `Umrah."

The pilgrim can add some other du'aa such as: " O Allah! I intend to perform `Umrah, so make it easy for me, and accept it from me." It is also allowed for the pilgrim though intending initially to complete Hajj or 'Umrah to put a condition whereby if for some unexpected sickness or circumstances the journey could not be completed, he, or she, can end the state of Ihraam without having to sacrifice an animal or fast. Therefore, the pilgrim can address Allah saying,

"Inna mahilli minal-Ardi haythu habastani"
" I will end up my state of Ihraam wherever I cannot proceed."

After this, the pilgrim proceeds with Talbiyah as shown previously. Once the pilgrim reaches Makkah, he heads for al-Masjid al-Haraam and circumambulates the Ka`bah seven times in a state of wudu beginning by kissing the black stone or if it's impossible by raising the hands as far as the ears saying, "Bismillah Allahu Akbar!" After Tawaaf, the pilgrim prays two Rak'aas at Maqaamu Ibraahim - without disturbing those who circumambulate- drinks Zamzam water then goes to walk between as-Safaa and al-Marwah seven times, then gets the hair cut or shaved. With this the state of Ihraam and 'Umrah are ended. On the day of Tarwiyah, that is the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, the pilgrim enters another time in the state of Ihraam saying,

" Labbayk-Allahumma labbayka bi-Hajj!" or "Labbayka Hajjan"
"O Allah! I answer Your call to perform Hajj."

The pilgrim can add, " O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj, so make it easy for me, and accept it from me. I intend to perform Hajj and I am entering in the state of Ihram only for Your sake, O Allah !" Then the Talbiyah is repeated throughout the rituals of Hajj in Mina, Arafah, and Muzdalifah. On the 10th of dhul-Hijjah, a sacrifice should be offered to Allah as mentioned in Qur'an after stoning at al-Jamaraat. After the sacrifice is done, the pilgrim can shave or cut the hair. Once the Tawaaf of Ifaadah is done, the pilgrim should do Sa'y between as-Safa and al-Marwah for Hajj. However, if a person starts with the Tawaaf of al-Ifaadah, then Sa'y, then shaves and then stones at al-Jamaraat it is also accepted.

Tamattu' Hajj is the most recommended for people and it was more encouraged to it by the Prophet (S). This is indeed the best way to perform Hajj. Once Hajj is completed, a Hady should be offered on the 10th. Allah (swt) says,

"If any one wishes to continue the Umra on to the Hajj, he must make an offering such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, he should fast three days during the Hajj and seven days on his return, making ten days in all. This is for those whose household is not in (the precincts of) the Sacred Mosque, and fear Allah, and know that Allah, is strict in punishment."(2:196)

2-Qiran means to combine Hajj and 'Umrah. This means that the pilgrim should declare the intention to perform both Hajj and `Umrah together,

"Labbayk-Allahumma labbayka bi-Hajjin wa-'Umrah!" or
"Labbayka Hajjan wa 'Umratan!"
"O Allah! I answer Your call to perform Hajj and 'Umrah!"

In this kind of Hajj, it is not allowed for the pilgrim to end the state of Ihraam after Sa'ay. The pilgrim will not have to perform after the Ifadah Tawaaf on the 10th of dhil Hijjah the Sa'y because it is already performed for both Hajj and `Umrah.

The pilgrim is supposed to bring his sacrificial animal with him as the Prophet (S) did. This must be done because the rituals of Hajj and `Umrah were joined together.

3-Ifraad means that the pilgrim declares his intention for Hajj only.

" Labbayk-Allahumma labbayka bi-Hajj!" or " Labbayka Hajjan"
"O Allah! I answer Your call to perform Hajj."

The pilgrim maintains his Ihraam up to the Day of Sacrifice. No animal sacrifice offering is required from him.