Revive A Sunnah - Eating Together

“Eat together and not separately, for the blessing is associated with the company.”- Ibn Majah

*Eating together is Sunnah and it is a cause of Barakah (Blessing) in the meal.
*The Sunnah is to share meals with people regardless of their wealth or status. This is because accepting invitations builds good feelings among people and increases love between the Muslims.
*Eating with others bring about harmony and understanding among people. People are usually more relaxed when eating in company, this is one reason why families should always try to eat Together. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) brought the attention of Muslims to the importance of eating together (Note: ‘Eating together’ here does not imply mixed eating by males and females at parties or banquets)

DARGAH WORSHIP = SHIRK .... HELL

DARGAH WORSHIP = SHIRK .... HELL

Dargah is a persian word which signifies Shrine.

Allah says in the Quran: " Most of them believe not in Allah except that they attribute partners unto Him" The Holy Quran, Chapter 12, Verse 106"


Allah SWT orders, “Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped)” [Al-Baqarah 2:222]

Shirk is the gravest transgression and sin that a human being can commit. "Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills.” [An-Nisa 4:48].

"And he who associates others with Allah has certainly gone far astray’’ [An-Nisa 4:116].


Many believe that worshiping the Dead Saints located in Dargahs is part of Islam as this has been done by Millions of Muslims.

Above photo shows a Muslim man bowing to a Dead Saint, this behavior is called association of partners to Allah. Meaning to invoke someone or somethings name together with Allah or in its place.

I will provide logical proof that this has no place in Islam and can only be considered as SHIRK (Association of Partners with Allah)

I will highlight some of the main concepts of Islam, take close notice to the RED HIGHLIGHTED AREAS. (Majority of Translations from Dar-Us-Salam.com)

The FIRST PILLAR of Islam - The First Kalima (Kalima of Islam)

There is none worthy of worship but ALLAH and Muhammad is his Messenger.

The Second Kalima (Testification)

There is none worthy of worship but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's worshipper and Messenger.

The Third Kalima (Glorification of Allah)

"Glory be to Allah and All praise be to Allah and There is none worthy of worship but Allah and Allah is the greatest and there is no power and might except from Allah. The Most High, The Great."

Allah says in the Quran in under Surah Al Fatihah - verse 5

You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).  

This message is repeated all over the Quran, over and over again, numerous times to remind us that we should only worship Allah and should never associate any Partners with him. By doing this openly or hiding from others we commit ourselves to the worst unforgivable act, as Allah has said clearly in the Quran.

The Above Picture shows Ajmer Sharif - A famous Shrine in India, Although Azan is heard it is mostly ignored as their rituals will always continue.

The above picture shows the gifts which can be easily bought (Sold by Muslims) to cover the dead Saints Tomb as an act of worship.

The above picture is from Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah in India where people worship the Dead and make donations to those who manage it.
Christians                                  Hindu                   Some Muslims
        worship                =                worship       =            worship            
Jesus                                     Idols                      Dead Saints

There is simply no difference between either of the above groups

If we start worshipping others besides Allah or associate partners to Allah the Almighty then we would become the same as Hindus or Christians as they commit this sin on a daily basis.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim report that Aishah said: "When the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) was close to death, he covered his face with a cloth, and then when it became difficult for him to breathe, he uncovered his face and said:

"May Allah curse the Jews and Christians who took the graves of their Prophets as places of worship - do not imitate them."

And, (added Aishah,) "If it had not been for this, his grave might have been raised above ground, but it was feared that it would be taken as a place of worship."

Book At-Tawheed, Chapter: 18

It is authentically reported on the authority of Aishah that Um Salamah (May Allah be pleased with them both) told the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) about a church she had seen in Abyssinia in which there were pictures. The Prophet  (pbuh) said: "Those people, when a righteous member of their group or a pious slave (of Allah swt ) dies, they build a mosque over his grave and make images therein; by so doing, they combine two evils: (i) The evil of the graves and (ii) the evil of images."

The rules of the grave are four:

1. For men to visit them without undertaking a journey to do so, is a favorable act because it reminds them of the Hereafter.

2. Building over graves and burning lights over them is totally forbidden because it leads inevitably to Shirk.

3. Taking the occupants of graves as intercessors, or supplicating them directly is an act of major Shirk because supplication is a form of worship and directing it to other than Allah is an act of Shirk.

Usual replies from Muslims who strongly believe in Dargah's and will refuse to read and understand the Quran:

COMMON RESPONSE 1: Where does it say in the Quran that we are not allowed to?

It is indeed ironic to hear from those who do not understand a word of the Quran to be asking where in the Quran does it say. It certainly demonstrates that they have never even tried to understand the Quran. Here I illustrate some of the statements Allah has made forbidding these forms of worship, however he has left for us to understand it and to act upon it.

COMMON RESPONSE 2: Your a Wahabi.

In Islam there is no such thing as sects, Wahabis, Sunnis, Shias, Etc... do not exist in Allah's view EVERYONE IS EITHER A MUSLIM or a NON-MUSLIM. It is the people who have created SECTS. Nevertheless Wahabis would be correct in only worshipping Allah and not to associate anyone to the Almighty. But that does not mean we have to become Wahabi/Hanafi/etc... we have to become a better Muslim and follow the Quraan and Sunnah.

COMMON RESPONSE 3: Are you saying that my parents and everyone that I know are wrong and you are right ?

It is not a question or being right or wrong. However it is a question of who bothered to read and understand the Quran, unfortunately majority will read the Quran but will not understand it.

COMMON RESPONSE 4: All Muslims will go to Jannat, this is a promise from Allah / Prophet (pbuh)

This is certainly correct, but those who associate partners with Allah break the first Pillar which is to worship none other then Allah and therefore cannot be considered that they are Muslims, therefore this would not apply to them as this would only apply to TRUE MUSLIMS.

COMMON RESPONSE 5: No matter how many sins we commit, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has promised to take every Muslim out from Hell.

This is also correct, however again the same applies here. This would apply only True Muslims who worshiped Allah and no one else that have committed sins. The Messenger has cursed those who associate partners or who worship graves, he would not return for those who he has cursed.

COMMON RESPONSE 6: They completely ignore you.

No point ignoring this subject as it is the first thing you will be judged upon in the grave when your time is up.

Allah and his prophet (pbuh) made it crystal clear for those who want to read and understand that:

1. Worshiping anyone other then Allah is a Major Sin - Shirk (Association of partners with Allah)

2. That placing images in places of worship is among the deeds of the Christians.

3. The forbiddance of building mosques over graves. The above Hadith proves that building a place of worship over the grave of a righteous man is strongly condemned - and therefore what may be said of one who actually worships its occupant?

4. The prohibition of placing images over graves.

5. Dedicating yourself to worshiping anyone but Allah is a form of Shirk. (Prohibited by Allah and his Messenger)

6. Any other form of worship to anyone other then Allah even by using his name together with someone elses is an act of Shirk.

Those who involve in such acts are ignorant who do not want to open their eyes and will respond in the same manner as those who used to respond to the Messenger when worshiping Idols.

Those who worship anyone but Allah or associate partners with Allah, Allah says the following in the Quran:

"And invoke not besides Allah any that will neither profit you nor hurt you, but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be one of the polytheists and wrong doers. And if Allah touches you with hurt, there is none who can remove it but He; and if He intends any good for you, there is none who can repel His favors which He causes it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He wills. And He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 10, Verses 106-107

"Verily Allah forgives not setting up partners in worship with Him. But He forgives whom He pleases, sins other than that (shirk)" The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4, Verse 116

"Verily whosoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, then Allah Has forbidden paradise for him and the fire will be his abode" The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5, Verse 72

ALLAH'S PUNISHMENT FOR WORSHIPPING ANYONE OR ASSOCIATING ANY PARTNERS TO HIM IS HELL / JAHANNUM - WITH NO RETURN AND NO FORGIVENESS

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FORTY RABBANA - Collection of Short Quranic Dua

FORTY RABBANA

 Collection of Short Quranic Dua

As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu

Praise be to Allah(Subhanahu wa tala)

 And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.(2:186)

“And who is better in speech than him who calls unto
 his Lord and does righteous action and says: I am of those
 who are Muslims.” (Surah AL Fussilat 33)


1)“ Our Lord! Accept from us this (service); verily
 You alone are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”(Surah Al Baqarah 127)
 
2)“Our Lord! Make us (Muslims) submissive to Your Will,
 and raise from our offspring a (Muslim) community
 submissive to you, and teach us our rites of worship
 and relent toward us. Verily You alone are the most
 relenting, the Ever-Merciful.” ( Surah Al Baqarah 128)
 
3)“O our Lord! Grant us good in the world and good in
 the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire.”( Surah Al Baqarah 201)
 
4)“Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make us firm of foot
 and grant us victory over the disbelieving folk.”( Surah Al Baqarah 250)
 
5)“Our Lord! Call us not to account if we forget or err.”( Surah Al Baqarah 286)

6)“Our Lord! Lay not on us such a (heavy) burden as you
did lay on those who have passed away before us.”( Surah Al Baqarah 286)

7)“Our Lord! Lay not on us that burden which we have not
the strength to bear. And pardon us; absolve us; and have
mercy on us; You alone are our Friend and Helper;
help us to triumph over The unbelieving folk.”( Surah Al Baqarah 286)

8) "Our Rabb! Do not stray our hearts after granting us Hidayat
 (guidance) and gift us from Your Mercy (special),
 Definitely You are the only Bestower.(surah Ale Imran 8)

 9)“Our Lord! Surely You are the Gatherer of all
 mankind on a Day about which there is no doubt.
 Verily Allah never fails in His Promise.”( surah Ale Imran 9)
 
10)“O our Lord surely we have believed; forgive us then our sins;
 and save us from the torment of the fire.”( surah Ale Imran 16)
 
11)“Our Lord! We believe in that which You have sent down;
 and we follow the Apostle; so write us with those
 who bear witness to the truth.”( surah Ale Imran 53)
 
12)“Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and our excesses
 that we have committed in our affairs, and Lord!
 Keep us firm-footed and grant us victory over
 the disbelieving folk.”( surah Ale Imran 147)
 
13)“Our Lord! You have not created all this (Universe) in
 vain. Glory be to you! Save us Lord, from
 the torment of the Blazing Fire.”( surah Ale Imran 191)


14)“Our Lord! We have heard a proclaimer calling to faith (saying):
 'Believe in your Lord;' so we have come to believe.”(surah Ale Imran 193)
 
15)“Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and wipe off our misdeeds from us
 and cause us (in all grace) to die with the righteous.”(surah Ale Imran 193)

 16)“Our Lord! Grant us that which You have promised to us through Your
 Apostles and disgrace us not on the Day of Reckoning.
 Surely You never fail in Your Promise.”( surah Ale Imran 194)
 
17)“Our Lord! We have believed; so write us down with
 those who bear witness (to the truthfulness of Islam).”(surah Al Maidah 83)
 
18)“O Allah: Lord and Cherisher of us all! Send down to us a tray
 of food from heaven, that it may become a day of rejoicing
 for all of us and (let it be) a Sign from You; and grant us sustenance
 and indeed You are the Best Provider of all.”( surah Al Maidah 114)
 
19)“Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls;
 and if You do not forgive us and have no mercy upon us,
 we shall certainly be of the losers.”(surah Al A’raf 23)
 
20)“Our Lord! Place us not with the wrongdoing people.”(surah Al A’raf 47)
 
21)“O our Lord! Decide between us and our people with

truth, and You are Best to decide.”(surah Al A’raf 89)


22)“Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and cause us to die as Muslims
 (bowing to Your Will).”( surah Al A’raf 126)

 23)“Our Lord! Make us not trial for the wrongdoing people and deliver

us by Your mercy from (the persecution of) the disbelieving folk.”(surah Yunus 85)


24)“O our Lord! Verily You know what we conceal (in our hearts)
 and what we disclose. And nothing is hidden from
 Allah in the earth or in the heaven.”(surah Ibrahim 38)
 
25)“O our Lord! Accept my humble prayer.”(surah Ibrahim 40)


26)“O our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and all the Muslims
 on the Day when Reckoning will take place.”(surah Ibrahim 41)

 27)“O our Lord! Grant us Mercy from Yourself and
 provide for us guidance in our affair!”(surah Al Kahf 10)
 
28)“Our Lord! We fear lest he may commit excess against
 us, or treat us with a heavy hand.”(surah TaHa 45)

 29)"My Lord! Build for me a home near You in Paradise.”(surah At- Tahrim 11)


30)“O our Lord! We have believed, so forgive us and have Mercy upon us,

and surely You are the Best of the Merciful.”(surah Al- Muminun 109)


31)“O our Lord! Turn away from us the torment
 of the Hell; surely its torment is utter destruction.”(surah Al- Furqan 65)


32)“O our Lord! Grant us in our wives and offspring the coolness of eyes
 and make us a leader of those who guard themselves against evil.”(surah Al- Furqan74)

 33) "Our Lord is the Most-Forgiving, the Most-Appreciative.(surah Al-Fatir 34)

 34)“O our Lord! You encompass everything in (Your)
 mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent (of disbelief)
 and follow Your path, and save them from the torment of Hell.”(surah Al-Ghafir 7)
 
35)"Our Lord, and admit them to gardens of perpetual residence which You have promised them and whoever was righteous among their fathers, their spouses and their offspring. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.(surah Al- Ghafir 8)
 
36)“Our Lord! Forgive us and those of our brethren who
 preceded us in faith, and do not put any spite in our
 hearts towards those who believe, O our Lord!
 Verily You are the Most-Kind, the Ever Merciful.”(surah Al- Hashr 10)
 
37)“O our Lord! We put our trust but in You alone, and turn
 but to You alone, and to You alone is our return in the end.”(surah Al Mumtahinah 4)
 
38)“O our Lord! Put us not in a trial for the infidels,
 and forgive us, our Lord! Surely You alone are
 the Most Exalted, the All-Wise.”( surah Al Mumtahinah 5)
 
39)"Our Lord! Perfect for us our light and forgive us;
 surely You are Potent over everything.”(surah At- Tahrim 8)
 
40)"My Rabb! I take refuge with You -- from the prompting
 of the Evil-ones; And I take refuge with You, O Rabb!
 lest they come up to me. (Surah Al-Muminun 97-98)


AMEEN- YA RABBUL ALAMEEN

Dawah plan for muslimah

Dawah plan

As salaamualikum wa rehmatulahi wa barkatahu

Dawah (calling mankind to Allah) is one of the most significant duties obliged on muslims. Since the job of dawah is also obliged on muslim women from the very beginning, women have played vital roles in the propagation of the fundamental truths of Islamic da'wah. From the sacrifices of Sumayyah(R.A), to the collected hadeeth of Aisha(R.A), women have been instrumental in the flourishing and spreading of this deen. Unfortunately during today’s times, the da'wah work is restricted to an elitist group of activists, with limited efforts of da'wah and tarbiyah being focused on women.
According to recent data, there are more women accepting Islam in world, than any other group. Because of this, there is a tremendous need for Muslim women to participate in the field of da'wah.
As the muslim women’s role in Dawah is made all the more significant by their role as  wife, daughter, sister and  mothers of young muslim generations, who would rear future muslim heroes, men and women
The woman's role does not end at door. She can be greatly effective by being a good example to others, by being good-hearted, kindly spoken, and of friendly conduct.
Also, da'wah work can be done on an individual level; such as with friends, families, peers, particularly those who are not Muslims.

Dawah plan for Muslim women as a teacher

Since there are good potentials regarding dawah in educational institutes, many muslim women voluntarily work in this field seeking Allah’s reward for teaching & in fulfilling the job of dawah at the same time. As I am too working as a teacher which gives a plenty of time to spend with the students & provides with an opportunity to conduct Dawah
Being a science teacher one can explain Allahs might in creating mankind , animals and various insects and about new scientific advances, explaing the relationship between some of these discoveries to the supreme facts contained in the quran

The books  on
THE QUR’AN  AND  MODERN SCIENCE  -- By  Dr. Maurice Bucaille Edited by Dr. Abu. A. Bilal. Philips

QUR’AN  AND  MODERN SCIENCE  -- by Dr Zakir Naik

Showing Islamic documentaries by Harun yahaya 

  

Dawah plan muslim teacher to a non – muslim colleague teachers

Giving Dawah to the Non-Muslims teachers by meeting and giving them books and CDs about Islam, while discussing with them their doubts and misconceptions. So while giving dawah one must analyze how important religion is for them. Discussed with them regarding oneness of god in islam and  various gods whom they consider as gods.
So my plan ur discussion first to educate them about Islam. Explain to them why we love this religion and follow it. IshaAllah one can use the following materials :-
THE NOBLE QURAN (English only by Muhsin Khan)
ISLAM : Your Birth right: Compiled by Majed S. Al-Rassi Edited by Dr. Bilal Philips
COMPARISION BETWEEN ISLAM AND HINDUISIM – by Dr. Zakir Naik

COMMOMLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY NON- MUSLIMS – By Dr . Zakir Naik

PROPHET MUHAMMED (sallahu ali wasalam) IN VARIOUS SCRIPTURE – By Dr .  Zakir Naik

Dawah plan for Muslim women as a writer

 Writing pamphlets and a short newletter which is distributed in the school and nearby masjid. And  one can also write articles in the newspapers and magazines on women’s issues and by trying to refute the doubts that people raise about  islam by the non muslims as well as muslims
For this one can use
THE NOBLE QURAN (English only by Muhsin Khan)
QUR’ANIC  STORIES  by Ibn Khathir

COMMOMLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY NON- MUSLIMS – By Dr . Zakir Naik

As Sufism have also started to spread between muslims , so by giving books that expose the evilness and deviation of sufism to fellow students and fellow teacher. I have also collected  some pamphlet regarding bidaah  of which I make copy and distribute during that time for eg. Pamphlet regarding innovation of celebrating the prophet (sallahu ali wa salam) birthday which is ‘ not a birthday but a bidaah day’

  

Dawah plan for Muslim women as a homemaker

The work of the Muslim woman in the field of Da'wah strengthens the man's work, By her nature as a spiritual and psychological comforter of man, the woman can play an important role in Da'wah. Khadijah's(r.a) comfort, help, and support of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) offer the greatest proof of the vital importance of this role.
Treating ones maid with kindness , according to Islamic principals. And by helping her in doing the housework , so that one can earn love and trust of her maid and then dedicating ones attention to teach her Islamic knowledge. “ This maid might one day become a caller to islam in neighboring area, forbidding the types of shirk and innovations in the religion that exist in her area and warning against deviant un- Islamic behavior”
So one must teach Islamic knowledge  i.e regarding oneness of god to each and every person in her neighborhood.

Alhumdolillah, every week 2days Islamic lectures and lessons and  various workshop  are being conducted in one of  the sister’s house by an another sister on various topics , and other sisters are invited for it
Various workshop :
Regarding Marriage – sunnah way
Hajj
Ghusul for the death
On very Friday afternoon word to word translation classes are conducted
So one can be active in dawah by giving one house for dawah activities , Insahallah Allah will reward for this deed and put barakh in the house



Hence I would like to call upon today to all muslim women to  become an active member of the Muslim nation, strive to establish victory for Allah's Word, implement the Quran and help build the generation of Iman. May Allah(swt) help me to explain muslim women about the various roles they can play in giving dawah.
Having an example in our  of ‘Umm Sulaym was a model Muslim, a model wife and mother. Her belief in God was strong and uncompromising.
She was devoted to the Prophet and dedicated her son Anas to his service. She took the responsibility of educating her children and she played an active part in public life, sharing with the other Muslims the hardships and the joys of building a community and living for the pleasure of God.’


 May Allah(swt) make the task easy for us ... ameen ya rabbul alameen
Remember in dua

Eid- e milad/Mawlid - a Bidah

To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate...

That is the Question

by Asma bint Shameem

 

 

Some of us celebrate it with great devotion and diligence, while some of us are against it with an equally great vengeance. Some say it is our religious duty while others say it is nothing but bidah.

 

People argue about it. Families split up, friends forsake each other. And sometimes people literally fight over it and hurt one another.

 

So what is it that I am talking about?

 

I am talking about celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam), the Mawlid or Milad, as some of us say.

 

Yes, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal comes and go every year. But, ever wondered..... what is the reality regarding the celebration of the birth of our beloved Prophet anyway?

 

Let us examine the facts.

 

First of all, whenever a Muslim is faced with a problem or confusing situation, what are we supposed to do?

Allaah tells us:

“O you who believe! Obey Allaah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allaah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allaah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination” [Nisaa:59] 

 

 

Referring it to Allaah and His Messenger means to turn to Allaahs Book and the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam).

 

 

 

1. What does the Quraan say about the Mawlid?

 

Nothing. Yes that's right.....NOTHING.

 

There is absolutely nothing in the Quraan that tells us to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam). Not one single ayah.

 

You see, all acts of worship are tawqeefi which means that they are not subject to personal opinion and it is not permissible to do any acts of worship except those which are approved by Shareeah.

 

So, for example, I cannot pick a special day or time, say the 22nd of every month, and start celebrating that day as a form of worship.

Why?

Because there is nothing in the Shareeah that permits me to do that.

 

Also, I cannot start praying three rakaah for Fajr from tomorrow, even if I want to worship Allaah more, because Fajr Salah is only two rakaat as commanded upon us by the Shareeah.

 

 

And similarly, if there is no order for us to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam), then we dont.

 

In fact, the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: “Whoever innovates anything in this matter of ours (i.e., Islam), that is not part of it will have it rejected.” (Bukhaari). 

 

Now someone might argue that we dont celebrate the Mawlid/Milad as an act of worship.

 

So lets see what other evidences we have.

 

 

 

2. What does the Sunnah say about it? 

 

Again, there is nothing in the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) that shows us that the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) EVER celebrated his birthday or that of his wives, children, or Sahaabah.

 

There is not a single hadeeth that tells us that he (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) thought this day was significant enough to celebrate it.

 

Just think.....if there was any good in doing so, wouldnt he would have done so himself and wouldnt he have ordered the Sahaabah to do so?

 

And obviously, it is not possible that he (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) forgot to tell us about it, Aoodhu billaah!

 

 

Did the Sahaabah celebrate the Mawlid/Milad?

 

The Sahaabah were witnesses to the revelation of the Quraan.

 

They had the Prophet right in front of their eyes.

 

They ate, drank, sat, slept, talked, walked, lived with the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam).

 

If they misunderstood anything or were mistaken, the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) immediately corrected them. And thus, their understanding and practice of Islaam was the best.

 

 

Yet, when we look at the lives and practice of the Sahaabah, we find that none of them EVER celebrated the birth of their beloved Prophet, whether during his life or even after he passed away. 

Not Abubakr, not Umar, not Uthman, not Ali, nor Aaishah, Ibn Umar, Ibn Masud, Talha, Az-Zubair,  not a single Sahaabi.

 

Doesnt that prove anything?

 

The Sahaabah absolutely loved the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam). They gave up their homes, families, lives, everything they had... for his sake, in the blink of an eye. Yet this love did NOT promote them to celebrate his birth.

This love translated into the practical application of his teachings and NOT picking the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal as a day of celebration.

 

 

What about the Four Imaams and other Ulama?

 

Did any of the Imaams – Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafi’i, Ahmad, al-Hasan al-Basri, do this or command others to do it or say that it was good? No. In fact, it was not even mentioned during the first and best three centuries.

 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: “The best of mankind are my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them. (Bukhaari, Muslim and al-Tirmidhi).

 

And if the best of mankind did not celebrate his birth, then we should not either.

 

Actually, the celebration of the Prophets birthday appeared many centuries later. By this time, many of the features of true religion had disappeared and bidah had become widespread.

 

 

Think about it!

 

Can it be possible that the Sahaabah, the Imaams and the people of the best three centuries were unaware of the importance of celebrating the birthday of the Prophet or that they were lacking in their love for him?

 

And it was only those who came later who were aware of it or loved him more?!!! How can that be?!!

 

Actually, dear brother/sister in Islaam, TRUE love of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) is shown and proven by following the guidance that he brought. So follow his Sunnah to the best of your ability and don't fall into innovated forms of worship. It is nothing but a trap of the Shaytaan.

 

 

“Say (O Muhammad): ‘If you (really) love Allaah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Aal ‘Imraan 3:31)

 

 

And remember the words of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) when he said:

 

“The best of speech is the Book of Allaah, and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad. The most evil of things are those which are newly-invented (in religion), and every innovation (bid'ah) is a going astray.”

(Muslim and al-Nisaai).

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Muharram – Facts and Misconceptions

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                                                                   Facts and Misconceptions
  Facts About Muharram

•     Muharram is one of the four sacred Months out of twelve. The other being ZiQad,ZilHajj and Rajab.

•     These four months have been sacred since the creation of universe – as told by Allah swt in the Quran.   

• Muharram is a sacred month NOT because the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw) was martyred in this month. It is sacred because Allah made it sacred along with three other months and told us about it in the Quran.

 PROOF:
    Allah says in the Holy Quran:
    “Surely the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s ordinance since the day when He created the heavens and the earth, of these four being sacred; that is the right reckoning; therefore be not unjust to yourselves regarding them.”
[Surah 9 :At-Taubah, Verse 36]

Prophet Muhammad (saw) informed us about the four sacred months in the following narration:
    “The year is of twelve months, out of which four months are sacred: Three are in succession Dhul-Qa da, Dhul-Hijja and Muharram, and (the fourth is) Rajab…” [Bukhari Vol 004, Book 054, Hadith 419

•     After Ramadan, fasting in the month of Muharram is most rewardable.

 PROOF:
    Prophet Muhammad saw said  “The most excellent fast after Ramadan is in Allah’s month; al-Muharram, and the most excellent prayer after what is prescribed is prayer during the night.” [Muslim 6: 2661]

•     Prophet Muhammad (saw) called Muharram “Allah’s Month”

Facts about Ashura
(The 10th of Muharram)

•     Fasting on the 10th Muharram i.e. Ashura was obligatory on the Muslims before the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory.

    Narrated by Mother of the Believers Aisha (ra): “The people used to fast on Ashura (the tenth day of the month of Muharram) before the fasting of Ramadan was made obligatory. And on that day the Kaaba used to be covered with a cover. When Allah made the fasting of the month of Ramadan compulsory, Allahs Apostle said, “Whoever wishes to fast (on the day of Ashura) may do so; and whoever wishes to leave it can do so.”
[Bukhari Vol 02, Book 026, Hadith Number 662]

• Fast of Ashura expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.

    “Abu Qatada al-Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was asked about his fasting… He was asked about fasting on the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram), whereupon be said: It expiates the sins of the preceding year…”[Muslim: Book 06: Hadith 2603]
 Misconceptions about Ashura

•     This is the day Prophet Adam (as) was created

•     This is the day when Allah accepted the repentance of Adam (as)

•     This is the day when Ibrahim (as) was born.

•     This is the day the Qayamat (doomsday) will occur. (From hadiths we know Qayamat will occur on a friday, but does not specify which month)

•     Whoever baths on Ashura will never get ill.

All of the above are misconceptions based on unauthentic traditions.

•     Muharram is an evil or unlucky month.( due to the battle of Karbala)

•     Marriages should not be held in Muharram.

This misconception can be easily removed by the fact that on the exact same day Husain (ra) was martyred, years ago Prophet Musa as and his followers were saved from Pharaoh, which is why Prophet Muhammad (saw) observed the fast on Ashura and ordered the Muslims to do the same. The day can not be lucky and unlucky at the same time.

 Historical Facts about Muharram

•     Musa (as) and the Bani Israel were saved from the Pharaoh by the parting of the sea on 10th Muharram.

•     Prophet Musa (as) as a sign of gratitude to Allah used to fast on the day of Ashura and Jews did the same.

•     Prophet Muhammad (saw) on hearing the fast of Musa (as) also ordered the Muslims to fast on this day and himself did the same.

•     Prophet Muhammad (saw) decided to fast on 9th Muharram as well to differentiate from the Jews but he passed away before he could do so.

 PROOF:
    Ibn  Abbas  ra narrated: “When the Prophet came to Medina, he found (the Jews) fasting on the day of Ashura (i.e. 10th of Muharram). They used to say: “This is a great day on which Allah saved Moses and drowned the folk of Pharaoh. Moses observed the fast on this day, as a sign of gratitude to Allah.” The Prophet said, “I am closer to Moses than they.” So, he observed the fast (on that day) and ordered the Muslims to fast on it.
[ Bukhari: Vol 4, Book 055, Hadith Number 609]
    Ibn Abbas ra reported:  ”When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) fasted on the day of Ashura and commanded that it should be observed as a fast, they (his Companions) said to him: Messenger of Allah, it is a day which the Jews and Christians hold in high esteem. Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When the next year comes, God willing, we would observe fast on the 9th".
But the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) died before the advent of the next year.” [ Musim : Book 006, Hadith Number 2528]
    Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) also reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had said:
    “If I live till the next (year), I would definitely observe fast on the 9th".[ Muslim: Book 006, Hadith Number 2529]

•     Companion Umar Farooq (ra) succumbed to his injuries and attained Martyrdom on the 1st of Muharram, 23 AH (After Hijri)

•     Grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw) Hussain ibn Ali (ra) along with most of his family members was martyred in the desert of Kerbala in Iraq on the 10th of Muharram.

 Authentic Ibadaat (Worship) of Muharram

•     Fasting in Muharram (any day)

•     Fasting on 10th Muharram and combining it with the fast of 9th Muharram to distinguish from the Jews.

 Innovations and things to avoid in Muharram

•     Preparing special dishes meals in Muharram and Ashoora

    Muslims should not eat any meals, dishes made specifically by the Shias for Ashoora as it involves eating food on which a name other than the name of Allah has been taken or is prepared as a token to any other other than Allah. If you do end up receiving such food, distribute it amongst your non Muslim servants.

read more
Eating food that is made for Ashoora
http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/102885

•     Holding Matam ~lamentation and mourning ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain (ra)

•     Muslims should not take part in Matam as Matam is totally against the basic teaching of Islam.

read more 
Matam/savagery of the Shia in Muharram is not a part of Islam
http://answersforshiafriend.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/matamsavagery-of-the-shia-in-muharram-is-not-a-part-of-islam/

•     Cursing the companions.

•     Wearing black clothes and starving and refusing to drink in memory of Husain (ra)

All these are deviant practices which go against the basic teachings of Quran and Prophet Muhammad (saw) He said “He is not from our group who slaps his checks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah.” (Sahih Bukhari)
Sayyidna Husain ra before his demise advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab, ra, not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said, “My dear sister! I swear upon you that in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death.” (Al-Kamil, ibn Kathir vol. 4 pg. 24)

                                   The Month of Muharram - By Sheikh Shady Al-Suleiman 

                                           http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=pBgJ7QRzDBI

Tips for Hajj 'Mabroor'

Some practical tips for Hajj 'Mabroor'

by Asma bint Shameem

 

Hajj is the 'Ultimate' journey. They say it is the journey of a lifetime. Yet I see so many people, brothers and sisters, confused, angry, frustrated or just simply ignorant. So here is a piece of sincere advice for all of my brothers and sisters going for Hajj this year.

 

 

1. Educate yourself before you go

This is the most important point. They say "Knowledge is Power." And how true that is. I see people confused, not knowing what to do, looking left and right...bewildered. And in the end, they just follow what the rest of the crowd is doing without even knowing whether what they are doing is even from the Sharee'ah of Muhammad (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) or not! Indeed, I know people who have gone and come back from Hajj, and yet they don't know what kind of Hajj they performed, how many minimum days one is required to stay in Mina....in fact, they don't even know that it takes seven rounds around the Kaa'bah to make one Tawaaf!

Going to Hajj without knowing the basics of how to perform Hajj and Umrah is like placing someone who doesn't know how to offer Salah, in the middle of people praying in Jama'ah. He may follow their movements in ruku' and sujood, but does he really know how to pray? Did such a prayer even count?

 

So study the rituals of Hajj before you go. Learn how to perform this magnificent journey closest to the Sunnah. Because the closer to the Sunnah it will be, the more acceptable it will be to Allaah, Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala. Know the various rulings about the Meeqaat, Ihraam, Tawaaf, staying in Mina, stoning the Jamaraat, visiting the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam)'s Masjid, etc. Educate yourself on the various common mistakes done by the pilgrim, so you can be aware of them and avoid them. And Insha Allaah, you will be able to perform your Hajj with confidence, according to the Sunnah, hoping for it to be accepted by Allaah.

 

2. Go with a prepared heart

 

 

Every year at Hajj, you see only two kinds of people. So for example, when stuck in traffic for 5 hours, you will see the first kind of people, sitting there calm and cool, with patience, wisely utilizing his time making dhikr of Allaah or reading Qur'aan....while the other kind of person will grumble and complain, fidget restlessly in his seat, cuss at the bus driver and waste his whole time fighting with whoever is sitting next to him. Why is that? Because the first kind of person came with a prepared heart and the second one didn't.

You see, Hajj is not only a journey of the body to the house of Allaah...it is also a journey of the heart and soul. And just as it is important to know the manners of performing Hajj, it is equally important to prepare yourself spiritually. Remember, this is Hajj.... an act of Ibaadah....the fifth pillar of our Deen....something Allaah loves. So have khushoo' in your Ibaadah....submit your heart and soul to Him, to the One Who has invited you to His Honorable House. Reflect on why you are here.  Have tawakkul in Him and complete faith. Be sure to know that He will take care of you. Be kind to His slaves, have patience and forbearance, take everything in stride and look for the positive in everything, even if it seems bleak.

So when the bus breaks down, its okay....it was the Will of Allaah that it happened. And when the guy next to you pushes you, or your shoes get stolen, forgive him. And if your luggage gets lost for a day or two, be patient. And if you get stuck in traffic for 8 hours, remind yourself...whatever time Allaah has decreed for me to get there, I will get there, not a second before and not a second after. 

 

 

 3. Know Salatul Janazah

There is hardly any Fardh prayer in the Haram, that is not followed by the prayer for Janazah. And I see so many brothers and sisters who just sit there and not participate in this great act of worship, just because they don't know how. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“Whoever attends the janaazah until he offers the prayer will have one qeeraat (of reward), and whoever attends until (the deceased) is buried will have two qeeraats.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allaah, what are the two qeeraats?” He said, “Like two great mountains,” meaning, of reward. (Saheeh – agreed upon).

 

And remember the reward of a prayer in al masjid al-Haraam is equal to 100,000 prayers anywhere else. [Tabarani]. So don't miss out on this great opportunity to add to your good deeds.

 

4. Don't get overwhelmed with the crowd

 

 

When you look at the large number of people there for Hajj, don't get overwhelmed or bothered. Instead, raise your head up high, feel proud and thank Allaah. After all, all those people are none, but your own brothers and sisters in Islaam. This is the Ummah of your beloved Prophet, Muhammad (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam). They are from you and you are from them. They are a part of you, just as much as you are a part of them. All of you are there for one and one purpose only....to worship One God, Allaah, Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala. So love them...and have mercy for them....and make dua for them.

 

5. Time is precious

 

 

Utilize your time to the MAX while in Makkah and Madeenah. Do all your 5 prayers in the Masjid, no excuses allowed! When you pray in Masjid al-Haraam in Mecca, your salaah is multiplied by 100,000 times. Just imagine, if you're there for about two weeks (14 days), and you pray all five prayers in the masjid, that’s equivalent in reward to praying more then 3800 years! Subhaan Allaah!

When you get to Mina, busy your self with making dua, dhikr, reading Qur'aan, etc. Your stay here is only a few precious days.  You can't waste it by talking, relaxing, doing nothing, as some people do. 

And once in Arafah, this is THE day you were waiting for. This is what Hajj is all about.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said, “Hajj IS Arafah.” (Abu Dawud) 

Put in all you got during the day of Arafah. Take advantage of each hour, minute and second. Do not waste even a single moment. Make a dua list and do lots and lots of dua, for this is the day to make dua.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of du’a is du’a on the day of ‘Arafah, and the best thing that I and the Prophets before me said is Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah (There is no god but Allaah alone with no partner or associate). (al-Tirmidhi, hasan by Albaani)

 

6. Hajj is not your annual vacation trip. It's an act of Ibaadah

 

Some people forget that they are going for Hajj....they expect Mina to be a five star hotel and the whole journey about relaxation and luxury. So they complain about the food, they complain about the weather, they complain about the crowds, the bus, the beds, the bathrooms, the tents, the A/C in Mina, you name it. They complain about everything under the sun.

Remember this is Hajj...not a cruise or a vacation. Remember when not so long ago people traveled for months through dangerous terrain and rough weather to get to Hajj, not to mention the heat, diseases, thugs and other hardships of travel. They had to draw water from a well and walk to the bushes to relieve themselves. Look around you, what is there to complain? Alhamdulillaah, you have flowing water from a tap and running bathrooms. And even if they are not as clean as they should be, at least they are there!  And you have hot food and air conditioned tents, a place to sleep and transportation from one place to another. So be patient and thank Allaah.

 

7. Don't just say it.... mean it

 

 

When you recite the Talbiyah, don't just say it like a parrot, without knowing what it means and what it implies. Think about the greatness of these words and an even greater Greatness of the One you are saying these words to. You are saying Labbaik, Allaahumma Labbaik....

What do these words imply?

Oh Allaah I am here....here to serve You, here to obey You, here to submit my life, my wants, my desires only to You. I am ready for change. Oh Allaah, I love you and I worship no one but you. So forgive me and guide me. This is the implication behind these words. So say these words from the heart....mean what you say...and let a tear roll from your eyes when you say it.

And that goes for all the duas that you will recite.

 

8. Be nice

 

Obviously, everybody wants their Hajj To be 'Mabroor' (accepted)...because the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said, “…There is no reward for Hajj mabroor except Paradise.” (Al-Bukhaari)

They said: “What makes Hajj mabroor, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “Providing food to people and spreading (the greeting of) salaam.” (Fath al-Bari, 4/446)

Thus we see that being kind to the people, being generous and considerate, serving and helping them is the KEY to having your Hajj accepted.

So go ahead and help that old lady with her luggage, and the older brother across the street. Move over to make room in the 'saff' for your fellow Muslim so that they too can find a place to pray. Distribute candy among the children, pass out glasses of Zam Zam, smile at everyone and say salaam to those you know and those you don't. In other words, just keep you eyes and ears open for every opportunity to do good and jump at any chance you get to spread khair, all this for the sake of pleasing Allaah Alone and Insha Allaah your Hajj will be mabroor.

May Allah enable all the  Hujjaj to prepare well for the upcoming Hajj and accept it from all of them. Ameen.