轉 : 成功之路在哪裡？金錢嗎？權力吗？

現實社會中，的確有很多人在追求成功，以為考上大學，考上名牌大學就是成功，以為當上了企業家有了錢就是成功了，以為找到一個有錢、有權的當官的老公就是成功。找到一份好工作就是成功。以為成了百萬富翁就是成功，那麼真正的成功到底在哪裡呢，成功的意義又是什麼呢？

在當今物慾橫流、道德淪喪的社會中，人人都在追求成功，我們出生在回民家庭，從小家人就讓我們好好學習，希望我們考上一個好大學，然而到了大學裡，我們也捲入了滾滾洪流中，自己到底在追求什麼樣的成功？在追求權力的成功嗎？為什麼會有頂級官員自殺呢？在追求財富的成功嗎？為什麼會有億萬富翁自殺呢？在追求歌星、影星的成功嗎？雖然他們演出一場就會有幾萬甚至十幾萬的收入，但在記者的採訪當中，他們幕後都在吸食毒品、搖頭丸，在賓館時常搞的亂七八糟的，為什麼會這樣呢？這些有錢、有權、有地位的人他們成功了嗎？如果說他們成功的話，他們為什麼會自殺呢？為什麼他們會醉生夢死呢？用我們的理智想一想，他們絕對不是成功，成功不會僅僅是這些！從心理學的角度講，他們的心是病態的。英國倫敦大學的博士生導師李文剛曾經談到：如何成為一個真正的心理學家，他說：“所有的知識都來源於這個宇宙的超自然的力量，如果不去研究這個超自然的力量的存在，那麼研究心理學是解決不了任何問題的，研究心理諮詢也解決不了任何心理問題，因為，所有的問題都跟這個宇宙的創造有關，只有把它研究透了，才能知道解決這些心理問題的根本辦法在哪裡。”

自從有人類以來，就有著三種生活方式：

（1）自然和生產方式，也喻為自然的外衣，我們身上所穿的衣服再漂亮也僅僅是一件自然的衣服，哪怕它是用金子做成的，哪怕它是鑲滿了銀子，鑲滿了鑽，我們所住的房子，不管是瓦房還是樓房、皇宮，僅僅都是一件自然的外衣，生不帶來死不帶去，終究不屬於我們，對男人來說他的妻子、兒女是他的一件衣服，終究不屬於他，對女人來說，她的丈夫、兒女也是她的一件衣服，終究不屬於她，如果一個僅僅依靠這些自然的外衣滿足而驕傲的話，那麼他們和動物沒有什麼兩樣甚至還不如動物。

虎皮、豹皮、駱駝皮、孔雀毛等，這些動物的皮毛比人類的衣服漂亮多了，人類現在還無法長出這樣漂亮的皮毛，所以，現在頂級的服裝設計師拼命地把這些動物的皮毛安放在人的身上，裁剪下來點綴人的身體，同樣，螞蟻的房子，蜜蜂的蜂巢令國際頂級的建築師費爾曼（法國）嘆言，他說：“人類的建築技術已經登峰造極了，卻無法模仿螞蟻的房子，蜜蜂的蜂巢那樣的建築方式。螞蟻的房子不需要空調，不需要通風設備，卻一年四季恆溫；蜜蜂的蜂巢結構合理，空間利用合理，建築師卻仿造不了。”所以，人如果在這個層面上追求的話是和動物沒有什麼兩樣的。

（2）文化層面的生活方式（知識、財富、權力）

古羅馬、古埃及、古巴比倫……所有的古老的文化都在歷史上已經煙消雲散了，中國的唐朝、秦始皇的文化也已經在歷史長河中煙消雲散了。那麼目前這個追求文化成功；追求學歷成功的中國能給人們帶來成功嗎？

舉例來驗證一下，2003年北京大學有13個大學生自殺，04、05、06年又有7個大學生自殺。有跳樓的有喝毒藥的，08年5月份，黑龍江省會哈爾濱每2天就有1個大學生自殺，不到一個月，哈爾濱的大學生就死了20個，在08年2、3月份，廣州某大學連續兩個月4個研究生跳樓自殺，08年， 中國人民大學一位女博士也跳樓自殺了……自殺事件很多起，為什麼呢？他們有學歷。有知識了呀，為什麼還要放棄生命呢？北京大學一大學生在自殺遺書當中寫到：我長這麼大，只知道讀書考大學，不知道人活著是為什麼，不知道人生意義在哪裡……

北京大學是全國的名牌大學，他們考上了這所學校為什麼還要自殺呢，他們不是成功了嗎？他們不知道成功的意義在哪裡！

06年，中國心理危機干預中心統計，每年中國的大、中、小學生的非正常死亡，（包括自殺、憂鬱症、打架鬥毆）都有15萬左右，甘肅中學有300多學生都因為心理因素而導致死亡，即心理性死亡，為什麼呢？

還有教授的自殺，07年，北京師範大學的一位教授，跳樓自殺，08年4月份，中國人民大學一位博士生導師，文化人類學的教授也跳樓自殺，她研究了20多年的文化人類學，始終沒有搞明白為什麼文化人類學解決不了中國的物慾橫流、道德淪喪的社會問題，於是她在迷誤中自殺了！ 08年10 月28日，中國政法大學的校園裡，一位博士生導師在課堂上被學生砍死了，因為這位受人尊敬的、德高望重的剛從法國留學回來的43歲的教授侮辱了幾個學生的女朋友，他們這麼有知識，卻這麼不光彩的死去了，這麼有知識為什麼會做出這樣的事呢？真主說：“你們只獲得了很少的知識，是你們有知識呢，還是真主更有知識呢？”又說：“你們不要驕傲自滿的在大地上行走，你們不能把大地踏穿，絕不能去與山比高。”

（財富界）中國現在有很多的千萬富翁，億萬富翁，世界金融危機至今還影響著中國，廣東上千家工廠倒閉，工人全部回家，在去年，據中國心理危機干預中心統計：千萬以上的大老闆已經有180多個自殺了，湛江的一位老闆跳樓身亡，四川的一位地產聖手，因金融危機導致股市下跌，巨大的收入瞬間降低了許多，他一下子失去了生活的意義，於是跳樓自殺了……在我們有信仰的人看來，他很傻，不就是損失了一點金錢嗎？留著生命還可以重新開始啊，可是，他選擇了自殺，難道人活著就是為了那點股票金錢嗎？的確，在那些沒有真信的人眼裡，他們窮的只剩下錢了，金錢就是他們唯一的人生需要，財富就是他們的唯一精神價值，所以他們承受不住挫折，因而選擇了自殺，自殺的例子太多太多了，他們都是沒有精神支柱，是墜落的，他們成功了嗎？

聖訓：當一個人歸真之後，只有三樣東西屬於他：川流不息的施捨，教授給人們的有益知識，清廉兒女們的嘟哇。

（權力界）還有市長、省長等乾部自殺，為什麼呢？他們有知識，有財富、有權力、有地位、他們成功了嗎？

真主說：“傷哉！那些詆毀者、誹謗者，他們聚積財產而當作武器，他們以為他的財產能使他不滅，絕不然，他必定被投在毀滅坑中，你怎能知道那坑中有什麼？是真主燃著的烈火。（《古蘭經》第106章1-6節）”因此，知識、財富、權力沒能給我們帶來真正的成功。即擁有文化的生活方式也不能使我們成功！

（3）信仰造物主（擁有信仰）的生活方式

感贊偉大的安拉給了我們穆斯林最優美的生活方式，我們只有信仰了安拉，那麼我們的生活才是最安寧、最幸福的，只有認識了安拉，知道我們是被造物了，才會知道我們所有財富、學歷、知識、權力等等都來自於安拉，這些是我們帶不到墳墓中的，只有在認主拜主，並號召別人認主​​的過程中，才有最高的人生價值。所以，這件信仰的外衣才是最完美的一件外衣。

感贊安拉給我們最真、最貴的一句言辭：倆一倆海，印蘭拉乎，穆罕默德熱蘇龍拉黑——天堂的鑰匙。

安拉創造了人類，派遣了十二萬四千多的聖人，下降了104部經典，告訴了人類，這個宇宙的創造者是真主，告訴了人類這個宇宙的真理是：清真言。

當前基督教的聖經有17種版本，到底哪一個是正宗的，到底相信哪一個呢？這樣的經典能相信嗎，能值得我們去追隨嗎？

而《古蘭經》是封印了以前所有經典的一部經典，並有穆聖給我們人類傳​​達真理，感贊安拉給了我們最優美的外衣——真理的外衣，使得我們安寧、幸福的生活著。

真主在《古蘭經》中說：“阿丹的子孫啊，我確已為你們創造了遮蓋羞體的衣服和修飾的衣服，而敬畏的衣服尤為優美，這確是安拉的跡象，以便你們覺悟。”（《古蘭經》第7章26節）

當今社會裡，多部分人都穿的衣服只是用來遮蓋羞體和修飾自身，甚至只用來修飾自身而不用來遮蓋羞體，這不是最美的，真美在哪裡呢？敬畏安拉，聽從安拉命令，按照《古蘭經》的指導去裝扮我們自己，印沙安拉，這樣才是真正的美。

我們不能隨著沒有信仰的人走，非穆斯林過生日吃吃喝喝，跳啊唱啊，有意義嗎？我們穆斯林在那天多禮拜，感贊安拉做嘟哇，多叫一些親戚朋友聚集到一起講真主的大能，講伊斯蘭知識不是更好，更有意義嗎？我們自己對伊斯蘭有堅定的態度，以便我們更好、更容易的勸化家人，勸化親戚朋友。

穆聖時代沒有發達的經濟，沒有高級的電信工具，然而他們能將“色倆目”能將“伊斯蘭”傳播到更多的地方，而今天的我們，有了電腦、電視、電話、手機等，我們把伊斯蘭傳播出去了嗎？我們把孩子們叫到清真寺裡去學習了嗎？我們給兒女們教授伊斯蘭的生活方式了嗎？我們的缺陷太多，我們沒有更多的藉口可找，反醒吧，同胞們！

“主啊！如果你拿走我的生命，那麼讓我歸真在伊瑪尼上吧！”“主啊！如果你留我在這個世上，那麼讓我活在為你奮鬥的道路上吧！”

當我們不理解他人時，不知事情的原由時，不知他人的舉意及目的時，我們最好保持沉默，不要背談。

我們做為穆斯林，最高的自我價值是完全的服從安拉，追隨使者的道路，要知道最大的成功是後世的成功，導人至善的方法：是穆聖怎麼說，你們就怎麼說，穆聖怎麼做，你們就怎麼做。

《古蘭經》：“你們中當有一部分人導人於至善，並勸善戒惡，這等人卻是成功的。”

《古蘭經》：“：“你們應信仰真主以及使者，你們憑自己的財產和生命為主道而奮鬥，那對於你們是更好的，（第61章11節）如果你們知道，現在的人，憑財產和生命為房子、為工作、為子女、為家人們奮鬥，這樣做最終會得到什麼呢？我們要知道今世是短暫的，而後世是長久的。眼前的利益，今世的利益被我們所迷戀，我們在今世過的幸福了，也享受了，那我們有沒有想過後世呢？

《古蘭經》：“真的，真主的朋友將來沒有恐懼，也不憂愁，他們就是信道而敬畏的人，在今世和後世，他們都將得到佳音，真主的諾言是毫釐不爽的，那卻是偉大的成功。”

《古蘭經》：“信道而且遷居，並以自己的財產和生命為主道而奮鬥者，這等人在真主看來，是品級更高的，這等人確是成功的。

The most belove of companion " Ibn 'Abbas" radiyallahu anhu

Abdullah b. 'Abbas (d. 68/687) is considered to be the most knowledgeable of the Companions in tafsir. [A book entitled tanwir al-miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas (Beirut, n.d.) is a complete tafsir of the Qur'an.

all explanations of which are said to go back to Ibn 'Abbas. On the question of authenticity, see al-Sawwaf, op.cit. p. 140.] He has been called 'tarjuman al-qur'an', the interpreter of the Qur'an.

Since he was related to the Prophet, being his cousin, and his maternal aunt Maimuna being one of the Prophet's wives, he was very close to the Prophet Muhammad and learnt much about the revelation.

It is said that he saw the Angel Gabriel twice. Apart from his detailed knowledge of everything concerning tafsir, he is also given the credit for having emphasised one of the basic principles of 'ilm al-tafsir which has remained important to this day, namely, that the meaning of words, especially of unusual words in the Qur'an ought to be traced back to their usage in the language of pre-Islamic poetry. There is a long list of such explanations quoted by Suyutl. [Itqan 1 pp.120-33.]



Example:

The following is an example of tafsir from a sahabl, namely Ibn 'Abbas, confirmed by 'Umar:

'So celebrate the praises of your Lord, and ask for His forgiveness. Verily! He is the one who accepts the repentance and forgives' (110: 3).

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: 'Umar used to make me sit with the elderly men who had fought in the battle of Badr. Some of them felt it (did not like that3 and said to 'Umar: 'Why do you bring in this boy to sit with us, while we have sons like him?'

'Umar replied 'Because of what you know of his position' (i.e. his religious knowledge).

One day 'Umar called me and made me sit in the gathering of those people, and I think that he called me just to show them (my religious knowledge). 'Umar then asked them in my presence: 'What do you say about the interpretation of the statement of Allah'.

'When comes help of Allah, and the conquest . . .' (110: 1).

Some of them said: 'We are ordered to praise Allah and ask for His forgiveness, when Allah's help and the conquest (of Makka) comes to us'. Some others kept quiet and did not say anything. On that 'Umar asked me: 'Do you say the same, O Ibn 'Abbas?' I replied: 'No'. He said: 'What do you say then?' I replied: 'That is the sign of the death of Allah's apostle which Allah informed him of. Allah said:

'(O Muhammad) when comes the help of Allah (to you against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makka) (which is the sign of your death) - you should celebrate the praises of your Lord and ask for His forgiveness, and He is the One who accepts the repentance and forgives' (110:1-3). On that 'Umar said: 'I do not know anything about it other than what you have said'. [Bukhari, Vl, No. 494.]

Another short example is:

Narrated 'Ata': When Ibn 'Abbas heard:

'Have you not seen those who have changed the favour of Allah into disbelief?' (14: 28).

He said: 'Those were the disbelieving pagans of Makka. * [Bukhari Vl No. 222.]

Last letter to her boyfriend:

"No matter how much we date each other, we won’t be able to have each other unless Allah wills it. So let’s leave all the Haram ways that guide us to each other and let’s take instead the path leading us to Allah… Wallahi on that path, we would meet if we are destined for each other…

but if we are not, then Allah, our Creator, All-Knower of the unseen and the seen, ...surely knows what is better for us. Let’s fear Allah, let’s trust Him and trust what He already decreed for us. Always remember that “whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out [of every difficulty]. And He provides for him from sources he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is Allah for him.” [Qur’an 65:2-3]..

So Allah will surely grant us a way out of this desperation that we may feel now. Our “love” nothing but a whisper of shaitan! It’s not true love! True love last forever but ours will turn to hate on the Judgement day! I don’t want to become your enemy on the day of Judgement! Don’t you know that "Al Akhillaa (friends, lovers who had forbidden relationships…) on that Day will be foes one to another (they will be like enemies) except Al-Muttaqun (the ones who feared Allah) " [al-Zukhruf 43:67] And even if this Haram love turns to Halal one day, there will be no barakah (blessing) on it, because it grew under Allah’s wrath. And what a bad example we would give for our children when they ask us how we met"

I miss you my friend

All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
Right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn! Damn! Damn!
What I'd do to have you here, here, here
(I wish you were here)
Damn! Damn! Damn!
What I'd do to have you near, near, near
(I wish you were here)


I love, the way you are
It's who I am, don't have to try hard
We always say, say it like it is
And the truth, is that I really miss You Guys !

Don't Let The Duniya Deceive You

"Allah Says In The Quran: Do Not Forget Your Portion Of The Duniya
Imaam Qurtubi Says: That Your Portion Of This Duniya Is Your Kuffan, That The Only Thing You Will Take From This Duniya, Is Your Kuffan, You Know, Everything Else You Leave Behind, Your Car, Your Bank Balances, You Take Nothing, Your Popularity, Your Fancy Scarfs, Your Nice Homes, Everything, Your Nice Garments, Everything Remains Behind, What You Go To In The Grave Is Those 2 Kuffans, Thats It! and This Is A Reality Of The Duniya But We Are Often Decieved By The Duniya, One Of The Most Beautiful Example and I've Given This Example A 100 Times Of The Reality Of The Duniya, Is The Example Given By Imaam Gaazali-Rahimullah, About The Duniya, He Speaks About A Man Who's Walking Through A Jungle and While He's Walking, He Looks Behind and He Sees A Lion Chasing Him, And He Runs and He Comes To A Well and He Jumps Into The Well and While He's Falling, He Manages To Hold On To A Rope, And He Breathes A Sigh Of Relief and Looks Up and He Sees The Lion Hovering Over Him, Waiting For Him And He Looks Down and Beneath Him Is A Large Serpent With His Mouth Open Waiting For Him To Fall, And The Only Support He Has Is The Rope and After A Little While, He Sees A Black Mouse and A White Mouse, Set Upon The Rope and The Begin To Nimble It, Above Is The Lion, Beneath Is The Serpent and The Only Support He Has Is The Rope, And Now That's Being Nibmled At and In Front Of Him, He Sees A Honey Comb and He Looks At This Honey Comb, And Then He Sticks His Finger Into The Honey and He Takes That Honey Upon His Finger and He Places Upon His Tongue And The Sweetness Of The Honey, Momentarily Makes Him Froget The Lion, The Snake and Even The 2 Mice Imaam Gaazali-Rahimullah Says: That The Lion Is Death, Which Is Always Chasing You, The Serpent Is Your Grave, Into Which Every Person Will Fall and If He's A Good Person, It Will Be A Garden From The Paradise, And If He's Evil, It Will Be Pits From Jahannam (Hell) and The Rope Is His Life and The Black Mouse, Denotes The Night and The White Mouse Denotes The Day and They Are Always Nimbling Upon Your Life And The Honey Is The Duniya, A Man Tastes The Sweetness Of The Duniya and He Forgets Death, He Forgets The Grave, He Forgets A Day Will Come That He Will Die and He Will Have To Stand In Front Of His Creator

This Is The Reality Of The Duniya"


by Sheikh Zahir Mahmood

The Importance Of Time In Islam

There are among those who believe in the popular saying as "Time is Gold." Time in Islam is more than Gold or any precious material thing in this world. Of all religions, only Islam guides mankind not only to the importance of time but also how to value it. Allah the Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), very clearly tell us the value of time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time wisely to increase our Eeman (Faith) and thus attain success, especially eternal success in the life hereafter.

The following are some of the most important duties demanded of Muslims:

Ensuring benefiting from time
Utilizing leisure time
Racing for good deeds
Learning from the passage of time
Seeking the superior times
Planning and organizing time
Fulfillment of time commitments
Necessary awareness of time wasters
Both the Qur'an and the Sunnah enjoin Muslims to be conscious of time. We are reminded that life in this world is nothing but temporary. We never know when death has been appointed for us. We must value time for the satisfaction of Allah the Almighty. For our guidance and success, we must never waste time nor abuse it.

Ibn Abbas narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." (Bukhari 8/421)

Indeed, we displease Allah the Most High when we abuse time. We must remember that time must be spent to fulfill our very purpose in life that is to worship Allah all throughout our lives. Allah makes this very clear in the Qur'an when He says:

I have only created Jinns and Men, that they may serve Me. No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, Lord of Power, Steadfast (for ever). Qur'an (51:56-58)

But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate themselves in adoration. And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is certain (i.e., death). Qur'an (15:98-99)

Everything we do in accordance with the Qur'an and the Sunnah is an act of worship. Such worship must be done sincerely for the pleasure of Allah alone. We should make use of our time (which includes our "free time") in doing beneficial things especially those that will make us closer to Allah and earn His Mercy.

We have to make use of our time wisely by knowing more of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. We must have correct knowledge of what Allah and His Messenger Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) have commanded us to do and at the same time to refrain from what they have forbidden us. This is imperative so that we earn Allah's pleasure and reward. Allah the Exalted makes it very clear, when he says:

O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger, and make not vain your deeds! Qur'an (47:33)

Corollary to the above divine commandment, we must ask ourselves: Have we been obeying Allah and His Messenger? To what extent have we used our time learning the Qur'an and the Sunnah in order to have correct Eeman (Faith), to do righteous deeds, to enjoin the Truth or do Da'wah, and be patient and constant? As time passes by, are we sure we are devoting our time for the sincere worship and pleasure of Allah the Most High? Are we taking guidance from the following very enlightening Ayat (Qur'anic verses)?

By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. Qur'an (103:1-3)

In line with the above Qur'anic injunction, we have to discipline ourselves by giving value to the importance of time. We must be prompt in doing good deeds, which will increase our faith and subsequently enable us to gain Allah's pleasure and mercy.

Islam encourages Muslims to care for time, to utilize it wisely and not to waste it and to benefit from it. Besides, it holds them responsible for their time.

We have to remember that on the Day of Judgment we shall be asked how we spent our lives, wealth and knowledge. In other words, we will be questioned on how we spent everything that Allah has given us as implied in the following Hadith:

Narrated Abdullah Bin Mas`ud Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said:

"A man shall be asked concerning five things on the day of resurrection: concerning his life, how he spent it; concerning his youth, how he grew old; concerning his wealth, whence he acquired it, and in what way he spent it; and what was it that he did with the knowledge that he had."

The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), used to call on Muslims to take the initiative to do good deeds before any obstacles arise. For instance, he said, "Lose no time to do good deeds before you are caught up by one of seven calamities awaiting you: a starvation which may impair your wisdom; a prosperity which may mislead you; an ailment which may damage your health; an old age which may harm your senses; a sudden death; the Dajjal (Antichrist); or Doomsday, which is indeed the hardest and most bitter." (at-Tirmidhi, al-Baihaqi)

The above Hadith urges Muslims to take the initiative, and not to delay good deeds; man's life is not free from impediments, such as those calamities, which can prevent him from accomplishing what could have been done earlier. Wise are those who grab available opportunities before being handicapped by obstacles.

If we are to evaluate ourselves objectively, have we been spending our time wisely for the pleasure of Allah the Almighty? Have we been spending our lives based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah? Have we been practicing Muslims? How many of us are Muminoon (Faithful Muslims) and/or Mutaqqoon (God Fearing Muslims)? How much knowledge of the Qur'an and the Sunnah do we know? Do we practice what we learn and impart the same to others or at least share them to our families and kin? Have we ever enjoined to others what is right and forbid what is wrong?

To be successful, we have to manage our time wisely by making plans for virtuous deeds that please Allah the Almighty. We must spend time learning Islam based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

Another Year Passes By and Time Marches On

O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah: for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. Qur'an (59:18)

Another year has passed; minutes move into hours => into days => into weeks => into months => into years - seemingly faster than ever; yet every moment is a precious component of life and every moment counts.

Time - Use it, do not abuse it

Our attitude towards time indicates our attitude towards the value of the capital of life. If we want to purchase something, we require financial capital; and if we want to do something in life, we require the capital of life, time. That is why the Qur'an exhorts us to value the time we have before life is up. Qur'an (63:10)

Realize that...

Time is the measure of life, time is an amaanah (trust), time is a gift from the Creator and its proper use will determine our outcome for eternity.
We are born in time, live in time and die in time; time is the ambit within which we operate. What we do with time is what we do with our lives.
Each one must realize that every moment that passes by is an opportunity gone, used or abused; never to return. Soon time will be up and we'll have to leave this physical world and give account for our lives.
The more we remind ourselves of the responsibility of the present the better we get at living the moment and the better we live the present moment the better the consequence for the future.
Our attitude towards the future influences our mind-set towards the rest of life. Being positive about life ahead is among life's greatest motivators. Hope is the best attitude one can harbor towards the future; this realistic expectation that something good or better could/will happen if only we continue doing the best we can. Remember that today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Wise are the words of the one who said ... "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

"O Allah! Make life a means for every dimension of goodness." [Prayer of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)]

The Characteristics of Time

We are to bear in mind that time has certain characteristics, among of which are the following:

Time passes quickly.
Time that passes can never return, nor can it be compensated for, for time is irretrievable.
Time is the most precious thing that man possesses.
Muslim's Duty towards Time:

Having all this great value and importance, time is to be duly appreciated and managed. In Islam there is no room for slogans like the so-called "killing time", for in Islam time is really valuable. In fact, wasting time is much more dangerous than squandering property, because unlike property, time cannot be compensated. Free time is a blessing that is overlooked, and not wholly appreciated by many people.

This indicates that it's very important for a Muslim to try his utmost to husband his time and make the best use of it in beneficial things. A Muslim may use portion of his time in making invocations and supplications, celebrating the praises of Allah. The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), used to supplicate: "O Allah! I seek refuge in You from sorrow and distress, and I seek refuge in You from disability and laziness."

A Muslim should learn how to organize his time, and make a realistic plan for his worldly and religious duties, without any of them overlapping the other. That is to say that one should know how to arrange his priorities: the most important and the most urgent comes first, and carried out according to schedule. Organizing time also includes leaving a place for relaxation and entertainment, for 'all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.'

One of the methods of managing his time properly is for a Muslim to get up early and sleep early, for early hours always yield great blessings. Starting his day with prayer and the supplication of the morning brings the Muslim Allah's grace. A Muslim should always bear in mind that every time has its own task that suits it. Doing tasks in their due times brings about peace of mind and comfort.

Finally, we would like to cite the following Hadith of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), quoting from the Book of Ibrahim, peace be upon him: "A sane person, unless he is mindless, should have four hours: an hour to invoke to his Lord, an hour to count his own deeds, an hour to contemplate about the creation of Allah and an hour to satisfy his worldly needs."

Verily, time is very important for our success both in this temporary world and the eternal world to come. If we waste time, if we abuse it, then we waste and abuse our lives. In the Life Hereafter we will be among the losers, who will suffer the torments in the Hell Fire, if Allah the Almighty will not forgive us. Therefore, if we really give value to our lives then, we must give due value to the importance of time.

In general, sensible people know the importance of time.
Imagine there is a bank which credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day, allow you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day.

What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!

Well, everyone has such a bank. Its name is TIME. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose.

It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours.

There is no going back. There is no drawing against the "tomorrow". You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success! The clock is running. Make the most of today.

To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who has failed a grade.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who has given birth to a pre-mature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE DAY, ask a daily wage laborer who has kids to feed.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who has missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who has avoided an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLI-SECOND, ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time ... and remember that time waits for no one. . .

Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called the present!

Interesting story

Once there was a very handsome, pious, well educated young man, whose parents emphasised for him to get married. They had seen so many marriage proposals, and he had turned them all down. The parents thought it was becoming a little ridiculous or suspected that he may have someone else in mind.

However every time the parents left the girls house, the young man would always say "she's not the one!" The young man only wanted a girl who was religious and practising. (Which was hard to find). However one evening his mother arranged for him, to meet a girl, who was religious and practising.

On that evening, the young man and girl were left to talk and ask each other question (as one would expect). The young man, being a gentleman that, he was allowed, young lady to ask first.
Young girl asked the young man so many questions. She asked about his life, his education, his friends, his family, his habits, his hobbies, his lifestyle, his enjoyment, his time pass, his experiences, his shoe size and his likes and dislikes. Basically everything!

And the young man replied to all of her questions, without tiring and politely with a smile. Young girl took up nearly all of the time, over an hour and felt bad and asked the young man do you have any questions?

Young man said, yes, only have 3 questions...

Young girl thought, wow, only 3 questions okay, go ahead and shoot.
Young man's first question was, (1) Who do you love the most in the world, someone who's love nothing would ever overcome? She said,this is an easy question! Answer to your question is my mother.


Young man smiled and asked second question, (2) You said that you read a lot of Qur'an, could you tell me which Surahs you know the meaning of? Hearing this she went red and embarrassed and said I do not know the meaning of any yet, but I am hoping to soon Insha Allah I have just been a bit busy.
The third question the young man asked, was (3) I have been approached for my hand in marriage, by girls that are lot more prettier than you, why should I marry you? Hearing this, the young girl was outraged, she stormed off to her parents with fury and said I do not want to marry this man he is insulting my beauty and intelligence.

And the young man and his parents were once again, left without an agreement of marriage. This time, the young man's parentswere really angry and said what did you do to anger that young girl, the family was so nice and pleasant, and they were religious like you wanted. What did you ask the girl? Tell us!
Young man said, firstly I asked her,who do you love the most? She said,her mother. The parents said so, what is wrong with that?
Young man said, "no one, is Muslim, until he loves Allah *Subhana Wa Taala *and his Messenger more than anyone else in the world." If a woman loves Allah *Subhana Wa Taala *and Holy Prophet Muhammad *(Choicest blessing and peace be upon him) more than anyone, she will love me and respect me and stay faithful to me, because of that love and fear for Allah *Subhana Wa Taala . And we can share this love, because this love is greater than lust for beauty.

Young man said, then I asked, you read a lot of Holy Qur'an, can you tell me the meaning of any Surah? And she said no. because I haven't had time yet. So I remembered the saying of Imam Shafi'i, "All humans are dead except those who have knowledge .... And all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds .. And those who do good are deceived, except those who are sincere ... And those who are sincere are always in a state of worry (for others)."

She has lived 20 yearson this earth and not found any time, to seek knowledge, why wouldI marry a woman, who does not know her rights and responsibilities and what will she teach my children, except how to be negligent, because the woman is the Madrasah (school) and the best of teachers. And a woman, who has no time for Allah *Subhana Wa Taala , will not have time for her husband.
The third question I asked her was, that a lot of girls, more prettier than her, had approached me for marriage, why should I choose her? That is why she stormed off, getting angry.

Young man's parentssaid that is a horrible thing to say, why would you do such a thing; we are going back there to apologize. Young man said I said this on purpose, to test whether she could control her anger.

Holy Prophet Muhammad said "Do not get angry, do not get angry, do not get angry" repeatedly when asked how to become pious, because anger is from Satan.
If a woman cannot control her anger with a stranger she just met, do you think she will be able to control it with her husband?

So, the moral of this story is, a marriage is based on: Knowledge not looks, Practice not preaching, Forgiveness not anger, Spiritual love not lust and compromise!

One should look for a person who (1)Has love for Allah *Subhana Wa Taala *and his Messenger(2) Has knowledge of the deen (religion), and can act upon it(3) can control her anger and another important and crucial factor that she be (4)willing to compromise.

And it goes both ways, so women seeking a man, should look for the same things.
May Allah *Subhana Wa Taala *make every marriage a success and let us create Love for Allah and his Messenger so that Allah *Subhana Wa Taala *can bless us, and create love in our lives.

"There is no better structure founded in Islam other than marriage". Holy Prophet Muhammad Salalahu Alaihi wa Salam

Story Of Beautiful Woman Who Wish To Marry Pious Husband

There was this beautiful woman, who wanted to get married, but she wanted a very pious husband, so she said that she’ll marry the man who recites the whole Quran every single day, fasts for the whole year and stays awake and worships Allah all throughout the night. She was a very beautiful woman, and a lot of suitors wanted to marry her, but they knew they couldn’t fulfil the conditions she set.

Until this one man stepped forward and said he could fulfil them. So the Imam got both of them married. After the first night of the marriage, the wife sees that the husband doesn’t recite the whole of the Quran, nor does he fast, nor does he stay awake in the worship of Allah, she decided to let it roll on for a few weeks to see if there were any changes, there weren’t, so she filed a complaint and asked for a divorce.

They are both taken in front of the judge, and the judge asked, ‘What were the conditions of the marriage?’ the man replied ‘They were for me to recite the whole Quran daily, keep fast for the whole year and to worship Allah all throughout the night.’ The Judge asked, ‘ did you fulfil them? The man calmly answered, ‘…yes.’ The judge answers, ‘you lie, your wife has said that you don’t, that’s why she’s asking for a divorce’.

But the man insisted that he had fulfilled the conditions, so the judge asked, ‘did you recite the full Quran everyday?’ The man answered yes. The Judge, baffled asked, ‘how? How can you do that?’ The man coolly answered, ‘I recite Surah Ikhlas three times a day and according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), reciting Surah Ikhlas three times is equivalent to reciting the whole Quran.’ The Judge was intrigued, so he asked, ‘how did you fast the whole year?’ The man answered, ‘ I fasted for the whole month of Ramadan, then kept another six fasts in the month of Shawwal, according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), keeping all of the fast of Ramadan then keeping six fasts in the month of Shawwal, is as if you have fasted for the whole year.’

The Judge remained silent, he couldn’t give a reply saying the man was wrong, so finally he asked, ‘ how did you stay awake all night and worship Allah, when your wife saw you sleeping?’ The Judge thought the man wouldn’t be able to answer this one, but the man, cool as a cucumber answered, ‘I prayed Salatul Isha with jamaat, then the next day prayed Salatul Fajr with jamaat, according to Prophet Muhammad (saw), the one who prays Salatul Isha and Salatul Fajr with jamaat, it is as if he had stayed up all night worshipping Allah.’ The Judge sat there looking at the man; the final verdict was about to be released… He said to the man and his wife, ‘…go, just go, there is nothing wrong with this marriage.


The Pious Husband..

Marriage to him is one half of the deen,
To please Allah (swt) is more than a dream.
He wears his beard for his Lord, to please and obey,
He turns to Allah (swt) for Salah at least five times a day.

He prays in the night and makes sure to wake you,
And strives during daylight to provide and protect you.
He lowers his gaze with firmness because he does not desire,
To displease Allah (swt) and face His just ire,

He asks advice from the ummah, and his wife too,
Before making decisions that he might later rue.
To his wife he is humble and always most kind,
Sharing his burdens with strength and clear mind.

He opens his mouth only to say what is best,
Weighing all options ‘fore denying a request.
He takes care of himself and family too
Knowing that Allah (swt) will see them through.

He is a pleasure from Allah (swt) above
Be thankful to Allah (swt) and His blessings through love

Detailed discussions (evidence) on Aqeedah, Tassawuuf, Taqleed, & common Fiqh issues

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Fundamental Resources of Islam:

English Qur'aan Translation (By Mufti Taqi Usmani):

http://www.scribd.com/doc/48056037/E...Taqi-Usmani-HA

English Qur'aan Commentary of 30th Part (By Mufti Shafi Usmani (RA)):

http://www.esnips.com/doc/b91ee770-c...maariful_quran

Full English Translation of Riyadus-Saleheen (2 Volumes of Authentic Ahadeeth) [PDF]:
http://www.esnips.com/doc/352d5fc6-7...aleheen_bewley

Full English Translation of Al-Adab Al-Mufrad: Book of Islamic Manners (by Imam Bukhari (RA)):
http://www.esnips.com/doc/548d204c-5...c6/adab_mufrad

Shamail At-Tirmidhi (A necessary guide for all Muslims in adopting the lifestyle of Rasul-ullah Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam)
http://www.central-mosque.com/sunnah/index.htm

Hayatus-Sahaba (Lives of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad [Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam] by Shaykh Maulana Yusuf Kandhalwi (RA) (PDF)

Duas from the Qur'aan & Sunnah
http://www.esnips.com/doc/9f271275-a...e9/sunnah_duas

Fazail-e-Namaaz (Virtues of Salat)
http://www.esnips.com/doc/d0a4d9ef-0.../fazaile_namaz

Fazail-e-Zikar (Virtues of Remeberance of Allah)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/fazaile_zikar.pdf

Fazail-e-Quraan (Virtues of Quraan)
http://www.central-mosque.com/quran/fazaile_quran.pdf

Fazail-e-Tabligh (Virtues of Tabligh [Dawa])
http://www.esnips.com/doc/275a589a-6...azaile_tabligh

Muslim degradation and its remedy
http://www.central-mosque.com/sunnah...generation.pdf

Fazail-e-Durood (Virtues of Salat Alan-Nabi)
http://www.esnips.com/doc/5525a0d8-c...fazaile_durood

Fazail-e-Hajj (Virtues of Hajj)
http://www.esnips.com/doc/b023bc31-c...f/fazaile_hajj

Aqeedah:
Aqeedah Al-Tahawiya (The beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’h)
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/tahawi.htm

Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar by Imam Abu Haneefa (RA) [PDF]:
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/fiqakbar.pdf

Tafweedh, the Aqeedah of the Salaf:
http://the-deen.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=2778
http://www.darulhikmah.com/index.php...84&topic=469.0

Where is Allah (SWT)?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/where.htm

If Allah (SWT) is Not UP then why did the Prophet go UP during Miraj (ascension)?
http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...00&postcount=1

Shaykhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (RA) on Karamat (Charismata) of Aulia Allah (SWT):
http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...59&postcount=1

Are Ash'aris & Maturidies Ahlus-Sunnah? Should Ta'weel (interpretation) be made in Aqeedah?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/Maturidies.htm

Imam Ash'ari (RA) Repudiating Asha'rism?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/asharir.htm

Explaining Wahdatul Wujood and do Ulama of Deoband believe that Allah (SWT) is present everywhere?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/wahdah.htm

Is it permissible for a Muslim to believe that Allah is in the sky in literal sense?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/literal.htm

Literalism and the Attributes of Allah
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/literal2.htm

Tawassul and it's position in Islam
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/taw1.htm

Position of Tawassul and Waseela in Islam
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/taw2.htm

Establishing Matters of Aqeedah with AHAD Narrations?
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/aahad.htm

Kalam and Islam
http://www.central-mosque.com/aqeedah/kalislam.htm

Tassuwuuf:

http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/index.htm#TASAWWUF

Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi's Conception of Islamic Mysticism
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/ashmyst.htm

Islamic Mysticism (Tassawuff) By Maulana Manzoor Naumani (RA)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/islmtass.htm

The Place of Tasawwuf in Traditional Islam
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/tass3.htm

Scholars on Sufism (Tasawwuf)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/earschtas.htm

The Four Poisons of the Heart
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/posiheart.htm


Taqleed:

Legal Status of following a Madhab (Mufti Taqi Usmani)!
[http://www.esnips.com/doc/d5d273fa-a...llowingAMadhab

What is Taqleed?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/WhatIsTaqleed.htm

What is a Madhhab and why is it necessary to follow one?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/WhatIsMadhab.htm

Taqleed or following of an Imam on matters of Shariah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/oneimam2.htm

Why Muslims Follow Madhhabs?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/madhhabk1.htm

Understanding the Four Madhabs
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/madhhabq1.htm

Madhab of Imam Abu Haneefa:

Imam A'zam Abu Hanifah (RA)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/hanifmy.htm

Upholding the Opinion that Imam Abu Hanifa was One of the Tabi`in
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/abuhanifa_tabi.htm

Academic Background of Imaam Abu Haneefa (RA)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/acadbackhn.htm

What Is The Evidence For The "Hanafi" Iqama?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/haniqama.htm

Movie of Detailed method & postures for Salah (for Men):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QsGEWn21mL8

Detailed method & postures for Wudhu, Tahara, Ghusl & Salah (PDF book):
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/Fiqh_of_Salah.pdf

The Laws of Menstruation,Postnatal Bleeding, & Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/detbleeding.pdf


Detailed Account of Prayer (Hanafi Madhab)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/Prayer.htm

The Sunna Prayers Related to the Obligatory Prayers: A Detailed Exposition
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/sunfardh.htm
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/sunobli.htm

The Fiqh of Voluntary (Nafl) Prayers:
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/fiqhnafl.htm

Joining ankles in prayers? Shaykh Salih al-'Uthaymin
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/anklshyuth.htm

Detailed discussion about the distance of feet in Salah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/detdisfeet.htm

Differences in salah between men and women (Hanafi Fiqh)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/menwmdiff.htm

Detailed discussion about placing the hands beneath the Navel during Salaah being Sunnah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/handsslh.htm

Detailed discussion about reciting behind the Imam during Salah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/rectfth.htm

Detailed discussion saying Ameen Silently!
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/amensil.htm

Detailed discussion about Raf-ul-Yadain in Salah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/detraf.htm

Tawarruk or Iftirash? How should men sit in Salah?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/tawiftr.htm

Detailed discussion about Wit'r according in the Hanafi Fiqh
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/hanwitr.htm

Sunnah method and description of Wudhu
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/sunwudhu.htm

Sunnah method and description of Ghusl
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/sunghusl.htm

Sunnah method and description of Tayammum (Dry Ablution)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/suntayamum.htm

Sunnah Method & Description of Salah of a Muslim Man
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salahman.htm

Sunnah Method & Description of Salah of a Muslim woman
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salahwoman.htm

Sunnah Method & Description of Janazah Salah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salahjan.htm

Sunnah Method & Description of Eid Salah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salaheid.htm

Sunnah method & description of Salah of a Musafir (Traveller)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salahmusafir.htm

Sunnah method & description of Umrah
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/sunumrah.htm

Sunnah method & description of Salah of Eclipse (Solar & Lunar)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salaheclipse.htm

Two Adhans on Friday
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/twoadhan.htm

Detailed Account of Taraweeh Prayers (8 or 20)?
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/TaraveehPrayer.htm

Following the imaam until he finishes Taraaweeh (Shaykh Salih Al-Munajjid)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/fintarwh.htm

Differences in the Ummah and the Straight Path (Deobandi/Barelwi differences discussed at length and with evidence)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/diffumm.pdf

Magic & Satanic Influences:Its Kinds, Its Rulings & Protection
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/magic_rulings.pdf

HAJJ at a glance! (Simple 1 Page graphic HAJJ instructions: PDF)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/Hajj_Leaflet.pdf

HAJJ Duas & Intention (PDF)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/Haj_leaflet_duas.pdf

Simple Umrah & Hajj Guide (PDF)
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/simpleh.pdf

Fazail-e-Hajj (Virtues of Hajj) By Shaykhul Hadeeth Maulana Zakariyya (RA)

http://www.esnips.com/doc/b023bc31-c...f/fazaile_hajj

Magic & Satanic Influences:Its Kinds, Its Rulings & Protection
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/magic_rulings.pdf

Alhumdulillah

Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله) is an Arabic phrase meaning "Praise to God" or "All praise belongs to God."
It is used by Muslim or Islamic people to say "Thank God" or in terms of saying 'I am good or everything went well'.

oh ALLAH Thank for whatever good and bad happen to me...i am please to bear for it .....

Oh Allah grant me and my family not haram of wealth but the Riski of barakat , whatever is it good or bad for us ,we feel thankful for it ...Alhumdulillah

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri said:

" It has reached me that when Allah the Mighty and Majestic blesses a people and gives them some good he asks them to be grateful. If they are grateful, He is All-Able to give them more. But if they are ungrateful, He is All-Able to turn His blessings into a punishment. "

{Related by Imam Al-Bayhaqi ih his book, Shu’ab Al-Iman}

Be Thankful ::..

Be thankful for having a home
Many people sleep on the street
Be thankful even if you are alone
You don't know in the future who you will meet

Be thankful even if you feel down
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Be thankful and don't you ever frown
Keep a smile on your face and destroy your anger

Be thankful for having parents who are sweet
Others have parents who are heartless
Be thankful for having them even if they beat
Orphans can tell you how without them they feel helpless

Be thankful for having food
Many people suffer from hunger
Be thankful for having a good mood
Others are depressed and their pain is a strong thunder

Be thankful when you feel pain
It means that you are still alive
Be thankful that you are not insane
Tough life cause insanity to arrive

Be thankful even If you fail
Others don't even have the chance to try
Be thankful for having a brain
That handicaps don't have and die

Be thankful when you make a mistake
Without mistakes you will never learn
Life never stops it's like a lake
And every minute you waste cannot be returned

Be thankful for everything you have
Be thankful for everything you own
Because if you don't
you will regret it when it's all gone

♥ "THANK YOU ALLAH... FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GIVEN ME !!!"

Nine great benefits of reciting the Quran

Indeed to reflect on Allah’s verses is a form of worship that will draw one close to Allah Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather it includes a study of the classical tafseer of the verses being pondered over, as this would fulfil Ibnul-Qayyim’s great advice, “Such as reflecting over a book which a person has memorised and he expounds it so that he may understand what its author intends by it.”
Indeed the Book of Allah is not a book like any other, it is the timeless Speech of Allah, not a created thing, the study guide for life and death and what comes after. Therefore it deserves a more careful study than anyone else’s speech. It necessitates that its reader return to the early narrations of those who witnessed its revelation and heard its explanation by the one deputed by Allah to rehearse and explain His Words to humanity (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam). For if one would try to ponder over the meanings of the verses without having done this study, then surely the filth of the time that he lives in and his ignorance of the correct application and understanding that the early Muslims had would cause him to understand some things not intended by Allah Most High, and therefore he would go astray, thinking to be worshipping Allah. So every sincere Muslim who hopes to earn Allah’s Love breciting and reflecting over Allah’s Book, then let him hold tight to the meanings explained by the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), and those taught by the companions and their immediate followers, and the early scholars of Islam.

So dear brother and sister Muslim! Know that reciting and pondering over the Book of Allah, devoting your time regularly to its study and implementation has tremendous benefits in this life and the Next, so let us now look to just a few of them to attach ourselves more firmly to Allah’s Majestic Words. Each benefit stands as enough of an encouragement to shun any laziness we have and dedicate ourselves to the Qur’an.

1 - Reading and reflecting over the Qur’an fulfils an Islamic duty.

Indeed the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) summarised this Religion with his statement: “The Religion is naseehah (sincerity)!” So then Tameem ibn Aws, may Allah be pleased with him, then said, “We asked, ‘To whom?’” He said: “To Allah, HIS BOOK, His Messenger, the leaders of the people, and their common folk.” [Muslim] The sincerity that is due to the Book of Allah includes its regular recitation, learning the rules of tajweed and reciting it beautifully, learning about its tafseer and the reasons for its revelation, affirming that it is the Truth, the perfect Speech of Allah and not part of the creation, honoring it and defending it, abiding by the orders and prohibitions found in it, teaching it and calling to it. [See Jaami’ul-’Uloom wal-Hikam of Ibn Rajab Al-Hambalee] So by reading and reflecting over the Qur’an, one fulfills an obligation and is rewarded for that. Upon fulfilling this obligation, the Qur’an then becomes a proof for him on the Day of Judgment! And that is our second benefit we will take by embracing this Noble Book...

2 - The Qur’an will be a proof for us on the Day of Judgment.

This is due to the statement of the Messenger: “And the Qur’an is a proof for you or against you.” [Muslim] So one of two things will occur with this proof, the Book of Allah. It will either be in your favor, a proof for you on the Day when you will need every single good deed, or it will be something standing against you, the very Speech of your Creator, a proof against you! Who could be saved from the terrors of that Day if Allah’s own Speech is against him?!?! Think carefully, dear Muslim brother or sister, about your position with the Qur’an! Are you neglecting it, contradicting it, being heedless of its orders and prohibitions, are you thinking deeply over it?! Will it be on your side on the Day of Judgment.?! O Allah! We ask you, by Your Glorious Speech and the rest of your beautiful Names and Attributes, to make the Qur’an a proof for us! O Allah! Don’t make the Qur’an a proof against us on that Day, and save us from the hellfire! For if Allah makes the Qur’an a proof in our favour on that Day, then it would also be an intercessor for us, when NO intercession will take place except by His Permission.

3 - The Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment.

The proof: Aboo Umaamah relates that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.” [Muslim]

4 - Your status in this life will be raised.

In Saheeh Muslim, we find a lovely story, about how a man from the people of Jannah, ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, understood this principle. Some men came to question him during his khilaafah about the leadership of Makkah, they asked, “Who do you use to govern Makkah?” He said, “Ibn Abzaa.” They asked, “And who is Ibn Abzaa?” Umar replied, “A freed slave from those we freed.” They remarked, “You left a freed slave in charge of the people of the Valley (the noble tribes of the Quraysh)!?!?” So he answered them, “Verily he is a reader of the Book of Allah and is knowledgeable about the obligations of the Muslims. Haven’t you heard the statement of your Messenger: “Verily Allah raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it.”

5 - You will be from the best of the people.

‘Uthmaan, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “The best of you are the ones who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others” [Al-Bukhari]

6 - There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Qur’an.

As an authentic hadith in At-Tirmithee proves: “Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.” So increase your recitation of the Qur’an to gain these merits, and to gain the following merit as well.

7 - The reciters of the Qur’an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels.

‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, relates that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have TWICE that reward.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

So dear brother or sister Muslim, do not let the Shaytaan give you false excuses, such as “I am not an ‘Arab,” or “Its not my language.” This hadith is a firm proof against these whisperings. Dedicate yourself to the Book of Allah, whether you are an ‘Arab or not! The excuses have been eliminated and the pathway has been cleared for you to embrace the Book of Allah without holding back or offering excuses! And surely you will not hesitate to seek a teacher or a study circle for the Qur’an once you hear the last and perhaps greatest benefits of reading and contemplating over the Qur’an...

8 - Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of Qur’an you memorize in this life!

‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-’Aas heard the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) saying: “It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Read and elevate (through the levels of the Paradise) and beautify your voice as you used to do when you were in the dunyaa! For verily, your position in the Paradise will be at the last verse you recite!” [Aboo Daawood and At-Tirmithee, saheeh]

9 - The Qur’an will lead you to Paradise!

The Prophet said: “The Qur’an is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.” [An authentic hadith found in At-Tabaraanee, on the authority of ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood]

Know, dear brother or sister, that these nine benefits from the many benefits available can only be attained by a sincere commitment to the Book of Allah, not by a person’s mere statement, “I love the Qur’an, it’s beautiful.” Rather the heart must be sincerely attached to Allah’s Book and the limbs and tongue will follow in this attachment. You must know that we only mentioned a few of the numerous benefits of reading and reflecting over the Qur’an. There are many benefits that await your reading in the Qur’an and books of hadith, like the chapter of the Qur’an that will argue on your behalf in the grave, and that it is a physical healing, a source of rest and relaxation for your heart, among many other things. And Allah knows best. (Taken from Look 4 Islam)

Knowledge (‘Ilm)

Recently i try so hard to learn a good arabic

i hope what i am doing now will be benefit to my childern and
my community in the future

My Niat is oneday after i complete my study from realigion degree ,i would like
to promote islamic education in Taiwan..

We should make it to become more attractive and useful

insha ALLAH

may ALLAH grant us with a good knowledge and Aklaq

Ibn ‘Abbas reported, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said [to a group of companions]: “When you pass by the meadows of Paradise indulge freely in it! They said: O Messenger of Allah! What are the meadows of Paradise? He said: The circles of Knowledge (‘Ilm).” (At-Tabarani)

change

People change .Feelings change .
It doesn't mean that the love once shared wasn't true and real .It simply just means that sometimes when people grow ,they grow apart .

What is love?

Love is when Khadijah (R.A) spent her entire wealth on this Deen for the Man she loved... Love is when Muhammed (S.A.W) took the glass that Ayesha (R.A) drank from and put his lips on the exact place she put her's and then drank... Love is when Muhammed (S.A.W) had a race with Ayesha (R.A) and teased her when she lost... Love is when Muhammed (S.A.W) would take a bone that Ayesha (R.A) sucked meat from and would put his lips on that same place she chewed the meat from... Love is when Zainab (R.A) would sacrifice her most prized possession, her everything for her Husband... Real Love is not based on romance , candle light dinner and walks along the beach rather it is based On Respect , Compromise , Care And Trust....wake up people

The beautiful Advice from the Messenger of God

Anas Ibn Malik once mentioned that a Bedouin came to the Prophet and greeted him in the mosque. The Messenger of God asked the Bedouin where he was from and the Bedouin answered to the Messenger of God that he came from far away to ask questions on behalf of the Bedouin’s master. The following transpired as reported by Anas Ibn Malik:

I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do?
The Prophet replied: FEAR ALLAH.

I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do.
The Prophet replied: READ THE QURAN.

I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart.
The Prophet replied: REMEMBER DEATH.

I wish to be protected against my enemies.
The Prophet replied: TRUST IN ALLAH.

I wish to follow the straight path.
The Prophet replied: DO GOOD TO OTHERS FOR ALLAH’S SAKE.

What should I do so that Allah will not abandon me.
The Prophet replied: DO NOT RESPOND TO THE DESIRES OF YOUR FLESH.

I wish to have a long life.
The Prophet replied: PRAISE AND THANK ALLAH ALWAYS.

I wish for prosperity.
The Prophet replied: BE IN A STATE OF ABLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

How can I save myself from hell fire?
The Prophet replied: PROTECT YOUR EYES AND YOUR TONGUE AND YOUR HANDS AND WHAT IS BELOW YOUR WAISTLINE AGAINST EVIL.

How can I cleanse myself from my sins?
The Prophet replied: SHED TEARS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND REPENT BY UNDOING WHAT YOU HAVE DONE WRONG.

I wish to be a respectable person.
The Prophet replied: THEN DON’T ASK FOR ANYTHING FROM ANYBODY.

I wish to be honorable.
The Prophet replied: THEN DON’T DIVULGE THE WRONG DOINGS OF ANYONE.

What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave?
The Prophet replied: RECITE THE SURAH MULK.

How should I calm my fear of the day of judgment?
The Prophet replied: REMEMBER ALLAH BEFORE YOU EAT ANYTHING AND BEFORE YOU SLEEP.

What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers?
The Prophet replied: GIVE THE UTMOST CARE IN TAKING YOUR ABLUTIONS AND IN BEING CLEAN AND PURE.

Just open The Quran, and READ !!! ◕ 只要打開古蘭經和唸它

We always ask something, but Indeed, Allâh has answered in the Quran
我們總是不斷提問很多事情 但的確安拉在古蘭經中給了我們所有的答案



★ We ask: "Why are we tested?"
我們問 : 為何我們會被考驗?
Allâh answers: ••► "Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: "We believe," and will not be tested. And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allâh will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars,(although Allâh knows all that before putting them to test).
[Surah Al Ankaboot29:Ayat 2-3]

安拉在古蘭經中回答: 眾人以為他們得自由地說「我們已信到了」而不受考驗嗎? 我確以考驗在他們之前的人真主必定要知道說實話者，必定要知道說謊者。
(蜘蛛章 29 ;第 2-3 節)

★ We Ask: "Why could I not get what I desire?"
我們問 : 為何不能得到我們希望或想要的?

Allâh answers: ••► "May be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allâh knows but you do not know.
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:Ayat 216]

安拉在古蘭經回答:「也許你們厭惡某件事，而那件事對你們是有益的，或許你們喜愛某一件事，而那件事對你們是有害的，真主知道而你們卻不知道」

(黃牛章2; 第216節)


★ We Ask: "Why is this burden so hard?"
我們問:為何這個考驗如此的艱難?

Allâh answers: ••► "Allâh burdens not a person beyond his scope."
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Ayat 286]

真主在古蘭經中回答:「真主只依個人的能力而加以責成」
(黃牛章2 ;第 286 節)

★ We Ask: "Why do i feel so frustrated?"
我們問: 為何我們會感到很沮喪?

Allâh answers: ••► "So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed (true) believers."
[Surah Al-E-Imran 3 : Ayat 139]

真主在古蘭經回答:「你們不要灰心，不要憂愁，你們必佔優勢，如果你們是信道的人」
(儀姆蘭的家屬 章; 第 139 節)

★ We Ask: "How do i face this?"
我們問: 我該如何面對它 ?

Allâh answers: ••► "And seek help in patience and As-Salât (the prayer) and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khâshi'ûn [i.e. the true believers in Allâh - those who obey Allâh with full submission, fear much from His Punishment, and believe in His Promise (Paradise,) and in His Warnings (Hell, )]."
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Ayat 45]

真主在古蘭經回答:「你們當借堅忍和禮拜而求佑助，禮拜確是一件難事，但對恭敬的人卻不難」
(黃牛章2;第45節)

★ We Ask: "To Whom should i only put my hope?"
我們問 : 我們該把希望放在誰身上?

Allâh answers: ••► "Allâh is sufficient for me. Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), in Him I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne."
[Surah At-Tawba (9): 129]

真主在古蘭經回答:「真主是能實我們滿足的，除祂之外，絕無應受崇拜的，我只信托安拉，安拉是有偉大的寶座」


★ We Ask: "What could i get from this all trials and tests?"
我們問 : 我會從這些考驗中得到些什麼?

Allâh answers: ••► "Verily, Allâh has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the Paradise."
[Surah At-Tawba 9: Atay 111]
真主在古蘭經中回答: 「真主卻已用樂園換取信士們的生命和財產」

★ We Ask: "I can't take it anymore!"
我們問 : 我再也受不了!


Allâh answers: ••► "and never give up hope of Allâh's Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allâh's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve."
[Surah Yusuf 12: Ayat 87]
真主在古蘭經回答: 「你們不要絕望於真主的恩惠 ，只有不信道的人才絕望於真主的恩惠」

★ We Ask: "Till when should i be in this languish state?
我們問 : 這樣的狀況應該會持續多久?

Allâh answers: ••► "Verily, along with every hardship is relief, Verily, along with hardship is relief (i.e. there is one hardship with two reliefs, so one hardship cannot overcome two reliefs)"
[Surah Ash-Sharh 9: Ayat 5-6 ]
真主在古蘭經回答: 「與艱難相伴的卻是容易的」

♥ Alhamdulillâh !!! ♥

感謝真主 !!!!!

人類應該認識的真理

我們今天來談談大自然的一切來源，讓每個人了解人類也是大自然中的一份子，所以我們共同來研究，共同來了解自然界的一切奧妙和真理，以便認識這個世界的造物主---安拉

晝夜分明
天空地球的創造者--安拉(ALLAH)，為了利於人們而創造了白天和夜間，就是讓人們工作與休息，這種有規律的輪轉，可以使人們了解這裡有很多的真理存在，讓人們去參悟。

古蘭經(Quran)第41章第39節上說 : 「白天雨夜晚，太陽與月亮，是安拉(ALLAH)的跡象，你們不要拜太陽和月亮，如果你們敬拜的話，你們就應該敬拜造化了這一切的安拉(ALLAH)」

古蘭經(Quran)第7章第54節上說 :「調養你們的安拉(ALLAH)，在六日裡創造了天空與地面，然後合呼在(阿勒世)第八層天空 他以夜覆晝，並且以夜追逐，祂造化了日月星晨，一切都服從祂(ALLAH)的命令，的確唯有祂(ALLAH)執掌造化和命令，吉慶歸於安拉(ALLAH)，世界的養育者」

自然界的創造者----安拉(ALLAH)為人類創造白天讓人們去勞務生產，找尋人們生活的來源來維持人們的健康，以太陽之光照耀大地，讓人們看清一切，以太陽之光度與熱量照耀要大地的一切生物，使生物長得茂盛，讓人們取出其中的精華，為人們享用。

安拉(ALLAH)以月亮照射出祥和的光度，使人們停止勞動生產，讓人們休息，使人們利用睡眠的時間回復人們的精力，準備第二天從事生產工作，這是安拉(ALLAH)給人類多麼大的恩惠。

安拉(ALLAH)又以星晨，讓人們明白方向，便利人在大地上行走時的指南，這一切的一切都是為了人類的衣、食 、住、 行而著想的，因此人們必須要了解大自然借一切生物的來源，因為自然界的ㄧ切生物並不是生長出來後就完了，而是它的生長過程，攝取營養，結成果實等等都是一種奧妙存在，我們都知道很多很多的生物並沒有得到人們的照顧，而是自生自長，尤其長得特別茂盛，這就說明了安拉的萬能。

Love of ALLAH

LOVE OF ALLAH is everything,,love everything for ALLAH'S sake .
if you love any thing more than HIM you will cry forever!

FIRST Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Chief of the Messengers, Muhammad.

Indeed it is a great favour and blessing from Allah that He has made for His righteous servants periods of time within which they can increase in good deeds to attain great rewards and one of these opportunistic periods is the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah (the final month of the Islamic Calendar, in which the hajj is performed).

Superiority of the FIRST Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

The excellence of these ten days have been mentioned in the Qur’ân and the Sunnah.

1. Allah says in the Qur’ân:

“By the dawn and by the ten nights … “ [Al-Qur'ân 89:1-2]

Ibn Kathîr said that “the ten nights” referred to here are the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and this opinion was also held by Ibn Abbâs, Ibn az-Zubair, Mujâhid and others.

2. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:

“There are no deeds as excellent as those done in these ten days.” They (the companions listening) said, “Not even Jihâd?” He, peace be upon him, said, “No, not even Jihâd except a man who goes forth endangering his life and wealth and does not return with anything.” [Recorded by al-Imâm al-Bukhârî]

3. Allah says: ” … and remember the name of Allah in the appointed days.” [Al-Qur'ân 2:203]

Ibn Abbâs and Ibn Kathîr said this means in the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

4. The Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, said:

“There are no other days that are as great as these in the sight of Allah, the Most Sublime. Nor are there any deeds more beloved to Allah then those that are done in these ten days. So increase in tahlîl (to say lâ illaha illallah), takbîr (to say allahu akbar) and tahmîd (to say alhumdulillâh).” [Reported by at-Tabarânî in al-Mu'jum al-Kabîr]

5. With regards to the noble companion Saîd bin Jubair, when the days of Dhul-Hijjah began he would strive to increase in good actions with great intensity until he was unable to increase anymore. [Reported by ad-Dârimî]

6. Ibn Hajar says in Fath al-Bârî:

“The most apparent reason for the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah being distinguished in excellence is due to the assembly of the greatest acts of worship in this period, i.e. salawât (prayers), siyâm (fasting), sadaqah (charity) and the hajj (pilgrimage). In no other periods do these great deeds combine.“

What are the recommended acts in these days?

1. The Prayer – It is highly recommended to perform the obligatory acts at their prescribed times (as early as possible) and to increase oneself in the superogatory acts, for indeed, this is what brings a person closer to their Lord. The Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, said:

“Upon you is to increase in your prostration to Allah, for verily you do not prostrate to Allah with even one prostration, except that He raises you in degrees and decreases your sins because of it.” [Reported by Muslim]

2. Fasting – This has been mentioned as one of the acts of righteousness where Hanbada ibn Khâlid reports on the authority of his wife who reports that some of the wives of the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

The Prophet, upon whom be peace, would fast on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day of Âshûra and three days in every month. [Recorded by Ahmad, Abu Dâwûd, an-Nisâî and others]

Al-Imâm an-Nawawî said that fasting in these ten days is extremely recommended.



3. Saying allahu akbar; lâ illaha illallah and alhamdulillâh – It is found in the aforementioned narration of Ibn ‘Umar:

“So increase yourselves in saying lâ illaha illallah, allahu akbar and alhamdulillâh.”

Al-Imâm Bukhârî, may Allah have mercy on him, said:

“Ibn ‘Umar and Abû Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with them both, used to go out to the markets in the ten days saying the takbîr causing the people to follow them in this action.”

He also said:

“Umar ibn al-Khattâb used to say the takbîr in his minaret in Mina, whereupon the people of the mosque hearing ‘Umar, would start to say the takbîr as would the people in the markets until the whole of Mina was locked in glorifying Allah.”

Ibn ‘Umar used to say the takbîr in Mina during these ten days and after prayers, whilst on his bed, in his tent, in his gathering and whilst walking. What is recommended is to say the takbîr aloud due to the fact that ‘Umar ibn al-Khattâb, his son and Abû Hurayrah used to do likewise, may Allah be pleased with them all.

Strive with us O Muslims in reviving this sunnah that has become lost in these times and it was almost forgotten, even amongst the people of righteousness and goodness all of which is unfortunately in opposition to what the best of generations were upon (preserving and maintaining the superogatory acts).

There are a number of ways of making takbîr that have been narrated by the companions and their followers and from these ways is the following:

- Allahu akbar, allahu akbar, allahu akbar kabîrun.

- Allahu akbar, allahu akbar, lâ ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, wallahu akbar, wa lillahil hamd.

- Allahu akbar, allahu akbar, allahu akbar, lâ ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, allahu akbar wa lillâhil hamd.


4. Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah – Fasting has been affirmed on the day of ‘Arafah, where it has been confirmed from the Prophet, peace be upon him, that he said regarding fasting on the day of ‘Arafah:

“Be content with the fact that Allah will expiate for you your sins for the year before (the day of ‘Arafah) and the year after (the day of ‘Arafah).” [Reported by Muslim]

However, whoever is at ‘Arafah as a pilgrim then fasting is not expected of him, as the Prophet, peace be upon him, stopped at ‘Arafah to eat.


Source: http://www.sunnahonline.com/library/hajj/0010.htm