I dont think there is much that shocks people these days, especially following the deliberate mass murder and massacre of protestors in Egypt last week.
But the callous taking of lives in todays massacre on the outskirts of Damascus is something else.
Inna lillah wa inna ilaihi raaji'oon.
[B]Want a House in the Highest Part of Paradise?[/B]
The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said, “I guarantee a house in Jannah (Paradise) for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right; and I guarantee a house in the middle of Jannah for one who abandons lying even when joking / for the sake of fun; and I guarantee a house in the highest part of Jannah for one who has good manners.” [narrated by Abu Dawud]
Subhanallah! Look at how Almighty Allah rewards us for being patient when interacting with others. So every time someone mocks us, tries to argue or fight with us or we avoid an argument even if we are in the right just for the pleasure of Allah then we are guaranteed a house in Paradise.
Why is it that we know the purpose of our life yet we are not fulling the purpose of our creation?
Why is it that we know we could die at any second yet we are not preparing for our imminent death?
Why is it that we know our life is short & temporary & that the Hereafter is for eternity yet we continue to invest everything into our short temporary life which can end at any second but neglect the Hereafter which will last forever?
These are questions we must keep asking ourselves because we have become truly deluded chasing a path that leads to a dead end rather than a path that will lead to eternal success
Swedish women have been posting photos of themselves in traditional Muslim headscarves in solidarity with a woman attacked apparently for wearing a veil.
Among the protesters from various faiths were politicians and TV hosts.
The "hijab outcry" campaigners urged the government to "ensure that Swedish Muslim women are guaranteed the right to... religious freedom".
Prince Charles yesterday urged the world to follow Islamic ‘spiritual principles’ in order to protect the environment.
In an hour-long speech, the heir to the throne argued that man’s destruction of the world was contrary to the scriptures of all religions – but particularly those of Islam.
He said the current ‘division’ between man and nature had been caused not just by industrialisation, but also by our attitude to the environment – which goes against the grain of ‘sacred traditions’.
Outspoken: Prince Charles speaks to Islamic studies scholars at Oxford. He argued that man’s destruction of the world was particularly contrary to Islam
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Do we have "Double Intentions" this Ramadan?[/B]
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As we fast approach the end of Ramadan we should reflect upon what we have achieved this Ramadan. Whatever good we have acquired then we must continue to implement it throughout the year and not just in Ramadan.
[B]Giving just £10 to charity during Laylatul Qadr equals £30,000![/B]
The Night of Power is better than a 1000 months, which is over 83 years. Therefore any act of worship during this night is rewarded to worship equal to over 83 years. Subhanallah!
This applies to prayers, Qur'an recitation, Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) and giving to charity and so on.
Giving to charity during the Night of Power (Laylat-ul-Qadr) for example is equal to an act of giving to charity for a 1000 months = 83.33 years x 365 days = over 30,415 days.
Therefore giving just £10 to charity during such a night is equal to £300,000!
£100 given to charity is equal to £3,000,000!
£1000 given to charity is equal to £30,000,000 and so on.
ISLAMABAD – For any Pakistani Muslim, Islamabad’s Qutuba Mosque is no different from other houses of worship as far as the structure, style, and operation.
Yet, a small white banner placed right on the entrance of the mosque makes it unique.
The banner reads “This Mosque is meant for all the Muslims irrespective of their sects,” with two verses of Pakistan’s national Poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal reminding Muslims about the true spirit of prayer and urging them to shun their differences and get united.
Worship Plan to Maximise the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan!
Almighty Allah says in the Quran: {Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord, with every decree. (This night is) peace, until the rising of the dawn.} (Al-Qadr 97: 3-5)
This blessed night can be found in any of the last 10 nights of Ramadan which are the most blessed nights of the year & therefore we should increase our Worship & Devotion in them:
Aisha (Ra) reported: With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work harder) and used to pray the whole night, & used to keep his family awake for the prayers. (Bukhari)
The Dates for the last ten nights of Ramadan In the Uk for 2013 are as follows:
21st Night - Monday 29th of July - From Maghrib until Fajr
22nd Night - Tuesday 30th of July 8th - From Maghrib until Fajr
23rd Night - Wednesday 31st of July - From Maghrib until Fajr
24th Night - Thursday 1st of August - From Maghrib until Fajr
25th Night - Friday 2nd of August - From Maghrib until Fajr
26th Night - Saturday 3rd of August - From Maghrib until Fajr
27th Night - Sunday 4th of August - From Maghrib until Fajr
28th Night - Monday 5th of August - From Maghrib until Fajr.
