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During the caliphate of Umar Bin Al-Khattab, Sa’eed Bin Amir was the governor of Hims, a city in Ash-Sham (Greater Syria). When Umar visited Hims to see how things were going there, he was met by a large group of people who began to complain to him about Sa’eed. They found fault with him in four matters. First, they said, he would not come out t ... view more |
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Allahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni' " O Allah You are The One Who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so pardon me.
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The woman increases more in worship during Ramadan.. |
Questioner inquires: What is the Muslim Woman’s agenda in Ramadan so that she can worship Allah by way of it and at the same time complete the services of the people of her household? Sheikh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee, may Allah preserve him, answers: We say that the Muslim Woman’s agenda is that of the (Muslim) Mans. However the Muslim Women increases in worship. - That is because when the women strives in the service of her husband and the members of her household and she prepares food for them that which will sufice them, then she is in obedience to Allah, ‘azza wa jall, provided that she seeks the reward from Allah. Therefore, in this is a reward for her and also an increasement for her good deeds.
- And it is befitting for the Muslim Women when she is preparing the food that she busys her tongue with the rememberance of Allah. So while she is cooking she glorifies Allah, while she is cooking she is saying tahleel (Laa ilaaha illa Allah/ None has the right to be worshipped except Allah), while she is cooking she is remembering Allah and in that she will have a tremendous reward.
- (Like this) preparing food will never divert her from the obedience of her Lord, Glorified is He, during the day of Ramadan.
So congratulations to the Muslim Women who services her husband and the members of her household and she seeks the reward from Allah, ‘azza wa jall, and by that she does not become heedless concerning the rememberance of Allah and she performs what she is capable of doing from the different acts of worship during the day of Ramadan. For indeed she has achieved a great success. Source: http://www.sahab.net/forums/
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Supplication during the Night of Decree |
Taken from Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power) - Tafsir Ibn Kathir
It is recommended to supplicate often during all times, especially during the month of Ramadan, in the last ten nights, and during the odd nights of it even more so. It is recommended that one say the following supplication a lot:
"O Allah! Verily, you are the Oft-Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me."
"Allaahumma Innaka 'Afuwwun Tuhibbul-'Afwa Fa'affoo 'annee."
This is due to what Imam Ahmad recorded from Aishah that she said "O Messenger of Allah! If I find the Night of Al-Qadr what should I say?" He (saws) replied,
Say : "O Allah! Verily You are the Oft-Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me." [Ahmad 6:182]
At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasai and Ibn Majah have all recorded this Hadith . At-Tirmdhi said "This Hadith is Hasan Sahih" . [Tahfat Al-Ahwadhi 9:495, An-Nasai in Al-Kurba 6:218, and Ibn Majah 2:1265]
Al-Hakim recorded it in his Mustadrak (with a different chain of narration) and he said that it is authentic according to the criterial of the two Shaykhs (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).[Al-Hakim 1:530] An Nasai also recorded it. [An-Nasai in Al-Kubra 6:219]
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Annual Tafseer ul Quran 2010 |
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In the Shade of Laylat al-Qadr: Seven Points |
In the Shade of Laylat al-Qadr: Seven Points In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful 1 – The Meaning of Qadr Ibn Hajar said in ‘Fath al-Bari’ (4/323-324): “There are various explanations of the meaning of the qadr that this night is ascribed to. It was said that it means veneration, as in the verse: {“...and they didn’t venerate (qadar) Allah as He deserved...”} [al-An’am; 91] This refers to it being a night of veneration due to the revelation of the Qur’an taking place in it, or due to the descent of the Angels in it, or due to the blessing and mercy and forgiveness that descend in it, or that those who stay up that night in worship are venerated. It was also said that qadr here means constriction, as in the verse: {“...and who is constricted (qadara) in his provision...”} [at-Talaq; 7] This refers to it being a night of constriction due to the exact night being hidden, or because the Earth is constricted due to the presence of such a large number of Angels. It was also said that it is qadar, derived from the word for judgment. This refers to the fact that all the judgments of that year are made on this night... 2 – Better than a Thousand Months Ibn Kathir mentioned in ‘Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Adhim’ (4/686) that Mujahid said: “There was a man from the Children of Israel who would pray all night and then fight Jihad against the enemy all day, and he did this for a thousand months. Allah then revealed the verse: {“The Night of Qadr is better than a thousand months...”} So, praying on this night is better than the actions of that man. 3 – The 27th Word Ibn Kathir mentioned (4/690): “...And it was reported that some of the Salaf used the Qur’an to conclude that it is on the 27th night because the word هي (it is) is the 27th word in the chapter, and Allah Knows best. 4 – Why the Exact Day Was Hidden Ibn Hajar said (4/328): “...This might have a benefit linked to legislation...or exertion in worship, because if the Night of Qadr was specified to be on an exact night, people would limit themselves to that night and miss out on the worship on other nights. It is as if this is what the Prophet meant when he said: “...this might be better for you.”” 5 – Heavy for the Hypocrite Ibn Kathir mentioned (4/692) that Ka’b al-Ahbar said: “By the One in Whose Hand my soul is, the Night of Qadr is so heavy on the disbeliever and hypocrite that it feels like a mountain on his back.” 6 – What to Supplicate on the Night of Qadr In ‘as-Silsilah as-Sahihah’ (3337), it’s reported that ‘A’ishah asked the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم): “If I happen to catch the Night of Qadr, how should I supplicate?” He replied: “You should say: O Allah, You Pardon and Love pardoning. So, Pardon me.” 7 – In the Shade of the Night of Qadr Sayyid Qutb said in ‘Fi Dhilal al-Qur’an’ (6/3945): “...This night is better than thousands of months in the lives of human beings. How many thousands of months and years have passed by without leaving in our lives the changes that this single blessed, joyous night leaves us? The might of this night is such that its reality transcends the limits of human comprehension: {“And what will make you understand what the Night of Qadr is?”} ...When we look today after the generations of the past to this noble, joyous night and imagine the amazing festive atmosphere that the Earth witnessed on that night, and we reflect over the reality of what took place that night, and we let its significance in history in the reality of the world, and in the outlook of our hearts and minds sink in, we see something that is truly great. We begin to understand a bit of the purpose of the Qur’anic mention of this night: {“And what will make you understand what the Night of Qadr is?”} On that night, every wise judgment was made. Values, principles, and scales were laid down. Ordainments were made that surpassed that of individuals: ordainments for nations, countries, and peoples. In fact, it is even greater and mightier than this: ordainment of realities and hearts! Humankind has become heedless – due to its ignorance and disconnection – of the value of the Night of Qadr and the reality and significance of this event. Since the time that it became heedless of this, it has been deprived of the most joyous and beautiful gifts from Allah. It lost the true happiness and peace – the peace of mind, and peace in the home and society – that Islam granted it. This cannot be replaced by the material bounty, civilization, and power that it has been given. It is in a bad state despite the outpouring of production and high standards of living it possesses! The beautiful light that shone on it at one time has been put out, as has the illuminating happiness that carried it to the highest levels. The peace that once soaked hearts and souls is absent, and the spiritual joy and heavenly light and ascension to the highest levels can never be replaced. We as believers are commanded to never forget or be heedless of this memory. Our Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) showed us an easy way to bring this memory to life in our souls and remain connected to it forever, as well as to remain connected to the universal event that occurred in it. This is why he encouraged us to pray on this night every year and to seek it out on the last ten nights of Ramadan. In the two ‘Sahih’s, it says: “Seek out the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadan,” and: “Whoever prays in the Night of Qadr out of faith and expectation of reward will have all of his past sins Forgiven.” Islam is not simply outer actions meant for show. This is why the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said that this prayer should be out of faith and expectation of reward. Likewise, this night prayer should bring back to life the massive concepts that this night encompasses. It should be done out of faith in order to make it purely for Allah, as well as in expectation of reward. At this point, the heart will have a specific reality ingrained in it because of this night prayer that is tied directly to the purpose for which this Qur’an was revealed. The Islamic method of tarbiyah ties worship to the reality of belief in the conscience. It turns worship into a method of resurrecting these realities, clarifying them, and solidifying them in a living image that transcends mere emotion and isn’t limited to theory. It is confirmed that this method alone can resurrect these realities and turn them into a movement in one’s conscience and character, and that mere realization of these realities without the support of physical worship will not establish these realities or push them into a movement in the life of an individual or the life of a group. This direct connection between the memory of the Night of Qadr and praying at night out of faith and expectation of reward is just one aspect of this sound and successful Islamic method...” Courtesy of Iskandrani Kalamullah.Com
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You are cordially invited for the ICNA Sisters Wing Online Qiyam Al-Lail |
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My dear sisters in Islam, Assalamoaalikum Rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah make this month the month of His Blessings, May Allah accept all our ibadaah, efforts, deeds and prayers, Ameen. We all need to thank Allah for letting us feel this precious gift again. May Allah grant us all a rewarding and productive Ramadan, full of sincerity and servitude for Allah (SWT), Ameen. Sisters as you know "When Ramadan comes, the doors of Paradise are opened, the doors of Hell are closed and the shayateens are chained." So please try to do your best to spend this Blessed month very wisely and try to spend every moment in the spirit of Ramadan. Do not waste any precious moment because you will be asked “how did you spend your youth, how did you spend your life and how and where did you spend your wealth”. We all need to make sure that we will not miss the qiyam ul lail in Ramadan and would repent in front of Him in early hours before suhoor and will pray to him insha-Allah every night, and remember our brothers and sisters been tested by health issues. Surely health is a great Blessing of our Lord. Some of our beloved sisters and brothers in our movement also are in pain, please pray for their speedy recovery and complete shifa in this blessed month. At the same time remember we are the Muslim women, we need to be the role models for others. We need to show that we could be simple but elegant at the same time. We need to remember what ever Allah has given us is actually a test and He like to see how we use it and appreciate it. We need to be very simple when it comes to the food at the Iftar time or to dress up at Eid prayer or party, when the Muslim Ummah is going through all these rough times we need to share the feelings and show our support. As all of you know, This Ramadan has also brought some tests and trials for Muslim Ummah, in Palestine, Kashmir, Iran especially for our Pakistani brothers and sisters. You all are aware of the situation. “The worst floods in the history of Pakistan have devastated 13.5 Million people across Pakistan. The death toll has passed 1500.” In a message from HHRD President, he said: I have witnessed monsoon rains; constantly pouring rain creating the worst floods in the history of Pakistan. The victims of these floods are now homeless, jobless and vulnerable to all kinds of disease. I saw Helping Hand for Relief and Development’s teams helping people on both sides of the river banks but they need your help to continue and expand their operations in all areas. I have just returned after an extensive visit of Pakistan's worst flood affected areas and can share with you hundreds of sad stories, but in short, "our brothers and sisters need your immediate help as quickly as possible". Dear sisters as we know in Ramadan Rasul Allah sallaahu alaihi wasallam was use to give so much charity in this month as he has become wind, so this is our chance which Allah has given us to help them especially in this month. This is the best opportunity for us because Allah gives the reward 70 times more than any other month. Please sisters take advantage of this opportunity and give generously in His way. Thank Allah also that He has made us among the ones who can help and not in need of help and not victims, because Allah forbid we could be in their place if Allah Wills but He has saved us and gave us the chance to show how much we Thank him and appreciate His Blessings. Also sisters pray for them in this Blessed month of Ramadan, pray that Allah make it easy for them and give them safety and may Allah keep them away at least from different kind of sicknesses which can follow after this big disaster. When you pray in the nights of Ramadan always remember them. We can see how at this time, Muslim Ummah is facing different trials and we should ask Allah to keep us safe from all the trials and tests. We know Allah like the repentance of His slaves and repentance can help save us from His torments also. Let's bow down before our Rab, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem and ask His Forgiveness. Try to see what we can do to make the situation better, how we can improve ourselves. What Quran teaches us, that when Allah’s torments come, the only people who are saved are the ones who keep doing the “ Amr bil maroof and nihi anil munkar”. Please make dua that may Allah help us to be able to be “Witness over mankind” and to become “Ansarullah”. Dear sisters this is a good reminder for all of us to remember the message of this month and remember Allah like us to share the food, the money, the time and everything what we own with others and be generous to others. Insha-Allah we are attaching some prayers for these rough times which are taught to us by our beloved Prophet (SAW). Please remember us in your Ramadan Duas. ICNA SISTERS’ WING NAZM
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Help Survivors of Deadly Floods in Pakistan ! |
Fatal floods in Pakistan caused by heavy monsoon rains have killed over 2000 people and displaced over 3.2 million people almost all over the country and this toll is still rising since July 21. Damage and desolation is preventing the help to be reached at the affected areas. As the time is passing by more and more people are finding themselves without food, water, shelter and medicine.
Please join us to help out our Muslim brothers and sisters in the time of misery and torment. Visit www.helpinghandonline.org and donate generously to Pakistan Flood Relief 2010.
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Successful Launch of ILF in Houston |
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The Challenges of Ramadan in History |
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The Month of Ramadan is Approaching.. |
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18 Reasons Why Muslims Should Fast in Ramadan |
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Behold, We revealed this (Qur’an) on the Night of Power. And what do you know what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better ... view more
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