A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way
to the lake one day. The ducklings were very happy
following their mother and quack-quacking along the way.
All of a sudden the mother duck saw a fox in the distance.
She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the
lake. There’s a fox!”
The ducklings hurried towards the lake. The mother duck
wondered what to do. She began to walk back and forth dragging one wing on the ground.
When the fox saw her he became happy. He said to himself, “It seems that
she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran
towards her.
The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake. The fox followed
her. Now he wouldn’t be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck
looked towards her ducklings and saw that they had reached the lake. She was relieved, so she
stopped and took a deep breath.
The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings
and rose up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.
The fox stared in disbelief at the mother duck and her ducklings. He could not reach them because
they were in the middle of the lake.
Dear children, some birds drag one of their wings on the ground when an enemy is
going to attack. In this way they fool their enemies into thinking they are hurt. When
the enemy follows them this gives their children time to escape.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
THE ANGEL
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day the child asked God, “They tell me
you are going to send me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and
helpless?” God replied, “Among the many angels I have chosen one for you. She will be waiting for
you and will take care of you.”
Said child, “But tell me here in Heaven I don’t do anything else but sing and smile. That’s what I
need to be happy!” God replied, “Your angel will sing for you every day. And you will feel your
angel’s love and be happy.”
And, said the child, “How am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if I don’t
know the language that men talk?” “That’s easy”, God said, “Your angel will tell you the most
beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak.” The child looked up at God saying, “And what am I going to do when I
want to talk to you?” God smiled at the child saying, “Your angel will teach you how to pray.”
The child said, “I’ve heard on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?” God replied, “Your
angel will defend you, even if it means risking life!” The child looked sad, saying, “But I will always
be sad because I will not see you anymore.” God replied, “Your angel will always talk to you about
me and will teach you the way to come back to
me, even though I will always be next to you.”
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven,
but voices from earth could already be heard.
The child in a hurry, asked softly, “Oh God, if
I am about to leave now please tell me my angel’s
name!” God replied, Your angel’s name is of no
importance… you will simply call her
MOTHER!
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Friday, March 27, 2009
The Story of a Boy and a Tree
As Salaamu‘alaykum and peace to all,
“A son’s sacrifice towards his parents is not complete until a situation arises whereby he buys and frees his parents from becoming slaves.” As we already know, we cannot deny the greatness of our beloved parent’s sacrifice, how they have spent most of the time lives to secure our future; their children’s future. From the time we were infants until we become useful people, they care for us. This is a story that relates to their sacrifice; a story about a boy and a tree in a countryside.
Once upon a time, when a boy was a small child, he used to play with a particular tree everyday as a hobby. Tree was very happy and wished that it could stop time from going on so that it could stay with the boy forever. But time goes on by and the boy gradually grows older day by day, year by year. Eventually, he doesn’t play with the tree anymore. So, the tree becomes very sad and lonely.
One gloomy morning, as the tree was standing alone, remembering the happy days they had together, it got a shock joy as the boy come back. He had come to ask for money and the tree didn’t hesitates even the least to give and sacrifice all it had with its capability, shedding all its leaves to give to the boy, leaving it bare and cold. The boy went away happily but didn’t return for along time.
A few years passed by and the boy has grown into a handsome man. Eventually, he came back to visit the tree, asking yet another favor for wood to build of his house. Once again, the tree sacrificed itself and was partly cut down. But again, the boy left the tree alone and never come back anymore.
In this story, the tree symbolizes our parents. The reality today is just as such. Children never appreciate their parents’ sacrifice but always asking for more. Parents, on the other hand, never abandon their children’s hope and sacrifice all they could. Some nowadays think that money could pay for what they have done, that is by giving their parents money. Actually, this concept is totally wrong.
Always remember, love has no substitute, be it billions of dollars or ringgit, no value can match the price of love. One thing need to remember is that, even if you service your parent for whole of your life, you still cannot pay for what they have done for you. The parent’s sacrifices are invaluable.
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THE FOX AND THE GRAPES
It was a sunny day and fox was walking across the fields. Soon he came to a vineyard.
As he came nearer, he could see some bunches of juicy grapes.
The fox looked carefully around him. He had to make sure that he was safe from the hunters.
He decided to steal some before anyone came along.
He jumped upwards but he could not reach the grapes. He jumped again as high as he could. He still could not reach them. The grapes were just too high for him!
He was not ready to give up. He backed off, took some running steps and leapt into the air towards the grapes. Again he failed to reach them.
It was getting dark, and he was getting angry. His legs hurt with all that running and jumping. At last he stopped trying.
As he walked away, he said to himself, “I don’t really want those grapes. I’m sure they are too sour to eat.”
Sometimes when we cannot get what we want, we pretend that it is not worth having.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
THE FOX AND THE STORK
A selfish fox once invited a stork to dinner at his home in a hollow tree. That evening, the stork flew to the fox’s home and knocked on the door with her long beak. The fox opened the door and said,
“Please come in and share my food.”
The stork was invited to sit down at the table. She was very hungry and the food smelled delicious!
The fox served soup in shallow bowls and he licked up all his soup very quickly. However, the stork could not have any of it as the bowl was too shallow for her long beak. The poor stork just smiled politely and stayed hungry.
The selfish fox asked, “Stork, why haven’t you taken your soup? Don’t you like it?”
The stork replied, “It was very kind of you to invite me for dinner.
Tomorrow evening, please join me for dinner at my home.”
The next day, when the fox arrived at the stork’s home, he
saw that they were also having soup for dinner. This time
the soup was served in tall jugs. The stork drank the soup
easily but the fox could not reach inside the tall jug. This
time it was his turn to go hungry.
A selfish act can backfire on you.
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THE MONKEY AND THE DOLPHIN
One day long ago, some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey.
When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the sea, and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked him up.
They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the dolphin’s back. The dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this place?”
The monkey replied, “Yes, I do. In fact, the king of the island is my best
friend. Do you know that I am actually a prince?”
Knowing that no one lived on the island, the dolphin said, “Well, well, so you are a prince! Now you can be a king!”
The monkey asked, “How can I be a king?”
As the dolphin started swimming away, he answered, “That is easy. As you are the only creature on this island, you will naturally be the king!”
Those who lie and boast may end up in trouble.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was searching for some water.
After walking around for some time, she came to a spring.
To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of grass.
While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not
seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly
plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the
struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and
climbed up there. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net
towards the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on
the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The
dove was quick to fly away to safety.
One good turn deserves another.
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THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE
A tortoise one day met a hare who made fun of her.
“My, my, you move so slowly, you will never get far!”
The tortoises, upset by the hare’s manner, said,
“Let’s have a race and see who is faster.”
The hare laughed and said, “You must be joking! But all right, we’ll
see who reaches the other side of the hill first.” Off he ran, leaving
the tortoise far behind.
After a while, the hare stopped to wait for the tortoise to come long.
He waited and waited till he felt sleepy. “I might as well take a nap,”
he thought. “Even if she catches up with me, I can easily win the
race.” So he lay down under a shady tree and closed his eyes.
When the tortoise passed the sleeping hare, she walked on slowly
but steadily. By the time the hare woke up, the tortoise was near
the finishing line. He ran as fast as he could, but he could not catch
up with the tortoise.
Slow and steady can win the race.
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THE FARMER AND THE STORK
Finding that cranes were destroying his newly sown corn, a farmer
one evening set a net in his field to catch the destructive birds.
When he went to examine the net next morning he found
a number of cranes and also a stork.
“Release me, I beseech you,” cried the stork, “for I have eaten none of
your corn, nor have I done you any harm. I am a poor innocent stork,
as you may see - a most dutiful bird, I honor my father and mother.
I...”
But the farmer cut him short. “All this may be true enough, I dare say,
but I have caught you with those were destroying my crops, and you
must suffer with the company in which you are found.”
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THE BOY WHO CRIED 'WOLF'
Once there was a shepherd boy who had to look after a flock of sheep. One day, he felt bored and decided to play a trick on the villagers. He shouted, “Help! Wolf! Wolf!”
The villagers heard his cries and rushed out of the village to help the shepherd boy. When they reached him, they asked,
“Where is the wolf?”
The shepherd boy laughed loudly, “Ha, Ha, Ha! I fooled all of you.
I was only playing a trick on you.”
A few days later, the shepherd boy played this trick again.
Again he cried, “Help! Help! Wolf! Wolf!” Again, the villagers rushed up the hill to help him and
again they found that boy had tricked them. They were very angry with him for being so naughty.
Then, some time later, a wolf went into the field. The wolf attacked one sheep, and then another
and another. The shepherd boy ran towards the village shouting, “Help! Help! Wolf! Help!
Somebody!”
The villagers heard his cries but they laughed because they thought it was another trick. The boy ran to the nearest villager and said, “A wolf is attacking the sheep. I lied before, but this time it is
true!”
Finally, the villagers went to look. It was true. They could see the wolf running away and many
dead sheep lying on the grass.
We may not believe someone who often tells lies, even when he tells the truth.
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THE TRAVELERS AND THE PLANE TREE
Two men were walking along one summer day. Soon it became too hot to go any further and, seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade.
Gazing up into the branches one man said to the other:
“What a useless tree this is. It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.”
“Don’t be so ungrateful,” rustled the tree in reply.
“I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun.
And you call me a good-for-nothing!”
All of God’s creations have a good purpose. Islam teaches us that we should never belittle Allah’s blessings.
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DON'T CHANGE THE WORLD
Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some distant areas of his country. When he was back to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he went for such a long trip, and the road that he went through was very rough and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather.
Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money.
Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?”
The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion, to make a “shoe” for himself.
There is actually a valuable lesson of life in this story: to make this world a happy place to live, you better change yourself - your heart; and not the world.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
AD‘IYA (SPECIAL SUPPLICATIONS)
1. Before you start eating or drinking, say: (bismillahi) meaning: “(I start) in the name of Allah”.
2. Eat with your right hand.
3. When you finish eating or drinking, say: (al-humdu lillah) meaning: “All praise is due to Allah”.
4. When you meet any brother in Islam, shake hands with him, smile at him, and greet him, saying: (as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatul-lahi), meaning “Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy”.
5. And when a Muslim brother greets ye first, answer his greeting by saying: (wa
‘alaykumu s-salamu wa rahmatul-lahi wa barakatuh) which means: “And upon
you (too) be the peace, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings”.
6. When you see the dawn breaking or the fall of evening, say: (Asbahna (or
Amsayna) ‘ala fitratil-Islam) “We enter the morning (or evening) with our Islamic
nature pure”. (Wa kalimatul Ikhlas), and with the statement of sincere faith”. (Wa
deeni nabiy-yina Muhammad) “Adhering to the Path of our Prophet Muhammad”.
(Wa millati abina Ibrahima hanifan musliman) “And to the Path of our father
Abraham, true in faith, a Muslim’ (Wa maa ’ana minal mushrikina) “And,
certainly, I am not a polytheist”.
7. When you see the new moon, say: (Hilala Khayrin wa rushdin) “(You be) a moon
of goodness and straight forwardness”, (Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bilyumni
wal Iman) “Allah ! Make it dawn on us with blessing and belief”. (Was-salamati
wal-Islam) “And with safety, and submission!”
8. When you visit a sick person, say: (Bismillah)”In the name of Allah” (Allahumma
Adh-hibil ba’s rab-ban-nasi) “O Allah! Take harm away, Lord of mankind!”
(Allahumma ishfi wa ‘antash-shafi) “O Allah Heal (him) ! Your are (really) the
healer,” (la shifa ’illa shifa’uka) “(In fact) there is no healing but the healing you
give. “ (Shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman) “Grant recovery that leaves no ailment
behind!”
9. When you enter the mosque say: (bismillah “In the name of Allah” (Was-salatu
was-salamu ‘ala rasulillahi) “ Blessings and peace be upon Allah’s Messenger.”
(Allahumma ‘ighfir li dhunubi) “O Allah ! Forgive me my sins, “(wa ftah li
abwaba rahmatika) “And open for me the gates of your mercy”
10. When you go out of the mosque, say the same, but, instead of the last portion, say:
(wa ftah li abwaba fadlika) “And open for me the gates of your grace!”
11. When you go to your home, say: (Al-hamdu lil-lahil allathi ’at‘amana wa saqana
wa ’aawana) “Praise be to Allah Who provides us with food, drink and shelter!”.
(Fakam miman la kafiya lahu wala mu’wiya) “So many are there who have none
giving them provision or shelter.” Repeat whenever you can, these favorite phrases
of glorification,
12. (Subhanallah) “Glory be to Allah.!”.
13. (Walhamdulillah) “Praise be to Allah !”.
14. (Wa la’ilaha,illal-laah) “No (true) god except Allah
15. (Wallahu akbar) “Allah is the Greatest !”
16. (Wa la hawla wa la quwwata ’illa bil-lahi) ‘There is no power nor strength save by
Allah !”.
18. Also, repeatedly send your prayers of blessings to Prophet Muhammad – Salla
‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam –, particularly when you hear his name uttered, or when
you utter it; you will say: (Sallal-lahu alaihi wa sallama) “May Allah give him
blessings and peace!”
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2. Eat with your right hand.
3. When you finish eating or drinking, say: (al-humdu lillah) meaning: “All praise is due to Allah”.
4. When you meet any brother in Islam, shake hands with him, smile at him, and greet him, saying: (as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatul-lahi), meaning “Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy”.
5. And when a Muslim brother greets ye first, answer his greeting by saying: (wa
‘alaykumu s-salamu wa rahmatul-lahi wa barakatuh) which means: “And upon
you (too) be the peace, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings”.
6. When you see the dawn breaking or the fall of evening, say: (Asbahna (or
Amsayna) ‘ala fitratil-Islam) “We enter the morning (or evening) with our Islamic
nature pure”. (Wa kalimatul Ikhlas), and with the statement of sincere faith”. (Wa
deeni nabiy-yina Muhammad) “Adhering to the Path of our Prophet Muhammad”.
(Wa millati abina Ibrahima hanifan musliman) “And to the Path of our father
Abraham, true in faith, a Muslim’ (Wa maa ’ana minal mushrikina) “And,
certainly, I am not a polytheist”.
7. When you see the new moon, say: (Hilala Khayrin wa rushdin) “(You be) a moon
of goodness and straight forwardness”, (Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bilyumni
wal Iman) “Allah ! Make it dawn on us with blessing and belief”. (Was-salamati
wal-Islam) “And with safety, and submission!”
8. When you visit a sick person, say: (Bismillah)”In the name of Allah” (Allahumma
Adh-hibil ba’s rab-ban-nasi) “O Allah! Take harm away, Lord of mankind!”
(Allahumma ishfi wa ‘antash-shafi) “O Allah Heal (him) ! Your are (really) the
healer,” (la shifa ’illa shifa’uka) “(In fact) there is no healing but the healing you
give. “ (Shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman) “Grant recovery that leaves no ailment
behind!”
9. When you enter the mosque say: (bismillah “In the name of Allah” (Was-salatu
was-salamu ‘ala rasulillahi) “ Blessings and peace be upon Allah’s Messenger.”
(Allahumma ‘ighfir li dhunubi) “O Allah ! Forgive me my sins, “(wa ftah li
abwaba rahmatika) “And open for me the gates of your mercy”
10. When you go out of the mosque, say the same, but, instead of the last portion, say:
(wa ftah li abwaba fadlika) “And open for me the gates of your grace!”
11. When you go to your home, say: (Al-hamdu lil-lahil allathi ’at‘amana wa saqana
wa ’aawana) “Praise be to Allah Who provides us with food, drink and shelter!”.
(Fakam miman la kafiya lahu wala mu’wiya) “So many are there who have none
giving them provision or shelter.” Repeat whenever you can, these favorite phrases
of glorification,
12. (Subhanallah) “Glory be to Allah.!”.
13. (Walhamdulillah) “Praise be to Allah !”.
14. (Wa la’ilaha,illal-laah) “No (true) god except Allah
15. (Wallahu akbar) “Allah is the Greatest !”
16. (Wa la hawla wa la quwwata ’illa bil-lahi) ‘There is no power nor strength save by
Allah !”.
18. Also, repeatedly send your prayers of blessings to Prophet Muhammad – Salla
‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam –, particularly when you hear his name uttered, or when
you utter it; you will say: (Sallal-lahu alaihi wa sallama) “May Allah give him
blessings and peace!”
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ISLAMlC MORALS
1. A Muslim always speaks the truth, he never tells lies.
2. A Muslim is true to his word, not treacherous, honest, does not betray.
3. A Muslim does not speak badly of other Muslims behind their backs.
4. A Muslim is courageous, not cowardly.
5. A Muslim is very enduring in situations of defending the truth, bold in saying the truth.
6. A Muslim is just with others, even against himself; does not transgress others’
rights; also, does not accept to be treated unjustly by anyone; he is strong and does
not accept to be humiliated by anybody.
7. A Muslim consults about all of his affairs, and (after that) puts himself in Allah’s hands.
8. A Muslim performs his work as perfectly as he can.
9. A Muslim is modest, merciful, does good and enjoins it, abstains from evil and forbids it.
10. A Muslim strives and fights for the victory of Allah’s cause, and for His Deen (religion) to spread.
11. A Muslim woman wears her Islamic dress which must cover the whole of her body,
in front of any stranger (whom she can marry).
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2. A Muslim is true to his word, not treacherous, honest, does not betray.
3. A Muslim does not speak badly of other Muslims behind their backs.
4. A Muslim is courageous, not cowardly.
5. A Muslim is very enduring in situations of defending the truth, bold in saying the truth.
6. A Muslim is just with others, even against himself; does not transgress others’
rights; also, does not accept to be treated unjustly by anyone; he is strong and does
not accept to be humiliated by anybody.
7. A Muslim consults about all of his affairs, and (after that) puts himself in Allah’s hands.
8. A Muslim performs his work as perfectly as he can.
9. A Muslim is modest, merciful, does good and enjoins it, abstains from evil and forbids it.
10. A Muslim strives and fights for the victory of Allah’s cause, and for His Deen (religion) to spread.
11. A Muslim woman wears her Islamic dress which must cover the whole of her body,
in front of any stranger (whom she can marry).
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Monday, March 16, 2009
MUHARRAMAT (THE FORBIDDEN THINGS)
1. Allah (Glory be to Him) has prescribed for us in the Holy Qur’an and in the
Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet) many laws:
2. Some of these are obligations and others are Muharramat (forbidden things, when something is prohibited we say it is Haram).
3. As for the obligations, I have already pointed them out previously.
4. As for the Muharramat, some of the most important of them are the following:
First: Forbidden Foods:
1. Dead Meat: These are the dead bodies of animals which died naturally, (i.e. without being Islamically slaughtered) or by being strangled, or by falling from a high place, or by being partly eaten by a wild animal, and were not slaughtered before being dead.
2. Also, those animals slaughtered by other than Muslims, Jews or Christians.
3. But the meats of dead sea animals are not forbidden.
4. Blood poured forth.
5. Flesh of the Pig (pork).
6. Meat which has, when slaughtered, had the name of anything or anyone other than Allah invoked upon it, or that was slaughtered to glorify any one other than Allah.
7. The meat of beasts of prey, such as lions, dogs... etc, and those of preying birds
that attack with their claws, such as eagles, vultures… etc.
8. The meat of domestic donkeys and asses.
9. The meat of animals that feed on filthy things, except if they are isolated and fed clean food for sufficient time.
10. Any food spoiled by filth until it is cleaned by water if it is possible.
11. Wine and all kinds of intoxicants.
12. Foodstuffs containing toxic elements which are harmful to our bodies.
Second: Forbidden Deeds: Allah Hates these deeds and their doers and punishes them:
1. To associate (in worship) anything or anyone with Allah.
2. To be disobedient to our parents.
3. To give false testimony.
4. To kill a person whom Allah has forbidden to, except by Law (Legally).
5. Adultery and fornication.
6. To steal.
7. To take anything, unjustly, from the property of an orphan,
8. To desert the battle-field while fighting unbelievers.
9. To falsely accuse with adultery or fornication a chaste Muslim woman or man.
10. To uncover “Awra” infront of anybody.
11. To take others’ wealth illegally, by means of bribery, robbery trickery, or deceit.
12. To bribe in order to take others’ properties illegally, or to get what you have no
right to.
13. To marry mother, daughter, sister, paternal aunt, maternal aunt, brother’s daughter, sister’s daughter, whether they are through blood or foster relationship, your father’s wife, your son’s wife, your wife’s mother or daughter.
14. A Muslim man is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim woman unless she becomes Muslim.
15. A Muslim woman is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim man, even a Christian or a Jew, unless he becomes a Muslim.
16. To take part in back-biting or scandals.
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Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet) many laws:
2. Some of these are obligations and others are Muharramat (forbidden things, when something is prohibited we say it is Haram).
3. As for the obligations, I have already pointed them out previously.
4. As for the Muharramat, some of the most important of them are the following:
First: Forbidden Foods:
1. Dead Meat: These are the dead bodies of animals which died naturally, (i.e. without being Islamically slaughtered) or by being strangled, or by falling from a high place, or by being partly eaten by a wild animal, and were not slaughtered before being dead.
2. Also, those animals slaughtered by other than Muslims, Jews or Christians.
3. But the meats of dead sea animals are not forbidden.
4. Blood poured forth.
5. Flesh of the Pig (pork).
6. Meat which has, when slaughtered, had the name of anything or anyone other than Allah invoked upon it, or that was slaughtered to glorify any one other than Allah.
7. The meat of beasts of prey, such as lions, dogs... etc, and those of preying birds
that attack with their claws, such as eagles, vultures… etc.
8. The meat of domestic donkeys and asses.
9. The meat of animals that feed on filthy things, except if they are isolated and fed clean food for sufficient time.
10. Any food spoiled by filth until it is cleaned by water if it is possible.
11. Wine and all kinds of intoxicants.
12. Foodstuffs containing toxic elements which are harmful to our bodies.
Second: Forbidden Deeds: Allah Hates these deeds and their doers and punishes them:
1. To associate (in worship) anything or anyone with Allah.
2. To be disobedient to our parents.
3. To give false testimony.
4. To kill a person whom Allah has forbidden to, except by Law (Legally).
5. Adultery and fornication.
6. To steal.
7. To take anything, unjustly, from the property of an orphan,
8. To desert the battle-field while fighting unbelievers.
9. To falsely accuse with adultery or fornication a chaste Muslim woman or man.
10. To uncover “Awra” infront of anybody.
11. To take others’ wealth illegally, by means of bribery, robbery trickery, or deceit.
12. To bribe in order to take others’ properties illegally, or to get what you have no
right to.
13. To marry mother, daughter, sister, paternal aunt, maternal aunt, brother’s daughter, sister’s daughter, whether they are through blood or foster relationship, your father’s wife, your son’s wife, your wife’s mother or daughter.
14. A Muslim man is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim woman unless she becomes Muslim.
15. A Muslim woman is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim man, even a Christian or a Jew, unless he becomes a Muslim.
16. To take part in back-biting or scandals.
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HOW TO INVITE OTHERS TO ISLAM?
1. Our noble Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – said: “If
Allah guides one person to Islam through you, it is better for you, than having
the greatest wealth.”
2. He also said: “Whoever calls (others) to guidance has the same reward as the
rewards of those who follow him, without decreasing anything from their
rewards.”
3. Therefore be keen to invite to Islam those non-Muslims whom you know.
4. Start with people who are closest to you, such as: your parents, wife, son,
daughter, brother, then relatives and friends.
5. Allah (Glory be to Him) said to His Messenger Muhammad – Sallal-lahu
’Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam – [The Qu’an 26:214], “And admonish your nearest Kinsmen”.
7. Tell them of the glad tidings of which Allah has promised, and the blessings and
favors that Allah will endow upon them in this world and the next if they follow
Islam.
8. Warn them of Allah’s wrath upon them if they disbelieve in the Holy Quran
which He has revealed to be a guidance to everyone.
9. Or if they disbelieve in Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam –
whom He has sent as a mercy to the worlds.
10. Invite them with love and sincerity.
11. And you, yourself, should be an example of good character.
12. Be quick in doing good and in helping others. If you do so:
a) You will be a propagator of Islam by your actions as well as your words.
b) Your friends will be quick to accept when you invite them to Islam, and then Allah will lead them to guidance.
c) They will come to know that what you say is the truth.
d) They will consequently accept Islam and love this religion and love you too.
13. You must know well the wise approach of inviting others to Islam and teaching
them. Thus you should speak what is suitable for every occasion.
14. One of the wise sayings of Arabs is: “There is suitable speech for each
situation.“
15. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in Al Qur’an: “Invite to the way of your Lord
with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that
are best and most gracious, for your Lord knows best who have
strayed from His path and who receive guidance.” [The Qur’an 16:125]
16. If you do not know Arabic, it is strongly advisable for you to learn that
language so as to be able to understand Islam through its original sources.
17. If you do so, you will be able to speak with confidence about Islam, because
you have direct knowledge of Allah’s words, of the sayings of His messenger
Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – and of the statements of Muslim
scholars.
18. Presenting copies of this booklet to those whom you would like to invite to
Islam will help you inshallah (God willing) in propagating this religion of
Allah.
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Allah guides one person to Islam through you, it is better for you, than having
the greatest wealth.”
2. He also said: “Whoever calls (others) to guidance has the same reward as the
rewards of those who follow him, without decreasing anything from their
rewards.”
3. Therefore be keen to invite to Islam those non-Muslims whom you know.
4. Start with people who are closest to you, such as: your parents, wife, son,
daughter, brother, then relatives and friends.
5. Allah (Glory be to Him) said to His Messenger Muhammad – Sallal-lahu
’Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam – [The Qu’an 26:214], “And admonish your nearest Kinsmen”.
7. Tell them of the glad tidings of which Allah has promised, and the blessings and
favors that Allah will endow upon them in this world and the next if they follow
Islam.
8. Warn them of Allah’s wrath upon them if they disbelieve in the Holy Quran
which He has revealed to be a guidance to everyone.
9. Or if they disbelieve in Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam –
whom He has sent as a mercy to the worlds.
10. Invite them with love and sincerity.
11. And you, yourself, should be an example of good character.
12. Be quick in doing good and in helping others. If you do so:
a) You will be a propagator of Islam by your actions as well as your words.
b) Your friends will be quick to accept when you invite them to Islam, and then Allah will lead them to guidance.
c) They will come to know that what you say is the truth.
d) They will consequently accept Islam and love this religion and love you too.
13. You must know well the wise approach of inviting others to Islam and teaching
them. Thus you should speak what is suitable for every occasion.
14. One of the wise sayings of Arabs is: “There is suitable speech for each
situation.“
15. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in Al Qur’an: “Invite to the way of your Lord
with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that
are best and most gracious, for your Lord knows best who have
strayed from His path and who receive guidance.” [The Qur’an 16:125]
16. If you do not know Arabic, it is strongly advisable for you to learn that
language so as to be able to understand Islam through its original sources.
17. If you do so, you will be able to speak with confidence about Islam, because
you have direct knowledge of Allah’s words, of the sayings of His messenger
Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – and of the statements of Muslim
scholars.
18. Presenting copies of this booklet to those whom you would like to invite to
Islam will help you inshallah (God willing) in propagating this religion of
Allah.
Read more!
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ISLAM
1. Becoming a Muslim means that you have achieved a lot of good for yourself.
2. It is like owning a valuable treasure.
3. The owner of a treasure will have many enemies who strive to take his treasure
away from him.
4. And you have gained the treasure of Islam.
5. Some people will try to drive you away from your Deen (Religion).
6. Those people are the foes of Allah.
7. The foes of Allah are devils whether from among Jinn (whom we do not see) or
from among human beings.
8. Human devils may try to mock at you.
9. Or, they may try to persuade you by money so that you may turn back from your
Religion.
10. They may accuse Islam of many things, or cloud your mind with some
misconceptions.
11. You have to know that Allah has said in the Qur’an “And no question do they
bring to you but We reveal to you the truth and the best explanation” (The
Qur’an 25:33).
12. So, consult Muslim scholars about what Allah has revealed in the Qur’an to answer such misconceptions.
13. As for Jinn devils they whisper into your heart. “Would you desert your fathers’ and forefathers’ religion, and follow a different one?”
14. Would you follow a religion that tasks you with prayers, fasting and giving others your property? And that deprives you from wine… etc.”
15. In fact, many people grow up, and find themselves traditionally following and
honoring their parents’ religions and beliefs.
16. All followers of true, or false religions are like that, but the problem is: which of these religions is the true one and which is the false?
17. Surely, Islam is the only Deen (Religion) which is pure and free from all types of superstitions, polytheism and paganism.
18. It is the Deen of pure Monotheism.
19. When you feel these whispers of Jinn devils, recite:
20. Rabbi ’a‘uthu bika min hamazatish-Shayateen, Wa ‘a’udhu bika rabbi ‘an
yahduroon (The Qur’an 23:97-98) “O my Lord ! I seek refuge with you from
the suggestions of the Evil Ones. And I seek refuge with You, O my Lord!,
lest they should come near me”.
21. And recite also the chapters Al-Falaq and An-Nas of the Quran.
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2. It is like owning a valuable treasure.
3. The owner of a treasure will have many enemies who strive to take his treasure
away from him.
4. And you have gained the treasure of Islam.
5. Some people will try to drive you away from your Deen (Religion).
6. Those people are the foes of Allah.
7. The foes of Allah are devils whether from among Jinn (whom we do not see) or
from among human beings.
8. Human devils may try to mock at you.
9. Or, they may try to persuade you by money so that you may turn back from your
Religion.
10. They may accuse Islam of many things, or cloud your mind with some
misconceptions.
11. You have to know that Allah has said in the Qur’an “And no question do they
bring to you but We reveal to you the truth and the best explanation” (The
Qur’an 25:33).
12. So, consult Muslim scholars about what Allah has revealed in the Qur’an to answer such misconceptions.
13. As for Jinn devils they whisper into your heart. “Would you desert your fathers’ and forefathers’ religion, and follow a different one?”
14. Would you follow a religion that tasks you with prayers, fasting and giving others your property? And that deprives you from wine… etc.”
15. In fact, many people grow up, and find themselves traditionally following and
honoring their parents’ religions and beliefs.
16. All followers of true, or false religions are like that, but the problem is: which of these religions is the true one and which is the false?
17. Surely, Islam is the only Deen (Religion) which is pure and free from all types of superstitions, polytheism and paganism.
18. It is the Deen of pure Monotheism.
19. When you feel these whispers of Jinn devils, recite:
20. Rabbi ’a‘uthu bika min hamazatish-Shayateen, Wa ‘a’udhu bika rabbi ‘an
yahduroon (The Qur’an 23:97-98) “O my Lord ! I seek refuge with you from
the suggestions of the Evil Ones. And I seek refuge with You, O my Lord!,
lest they should come near me”.
21. And recite also the chapters Al-Falaq and An-Nas of the Quran.
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HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR ISLAM?
1. Becoming a Muslim after becoming convinced is opening a plain page in your deed record.
2. Whatever bad deeds you have committed before, Allah will forgive because of your embracing Islam.
3. Becoming a Muslim is like starting a new life.
4. You have to grow and develop in Islam. How can you do so? By the following:
Firstly: Increasing your knowledge of Islam, through:
1. Reading the Qur’anic text.
2. Reading some interpretations of the Qur’an.
3. Reading Traditions (Sayings) of Prophet Muhammad, ‘Alayhis-salatu was-salamu).
4. Reading the biography of Prophet Muhammad –‘Alayhis-salatu was-salamu).
5. Reading the biographies of the great Muslim figures among our righteous fore-Muslims who propagated Islam and proclaimed it to mankind.
6. Attending Jumu‘ah (Friday) congregational prayer, listening to its Khutbah
(sermon) and praying with Muslims.
7. Attending the two ‘Eid (holiday) prayers.
8. Performing the five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque whenever
you are able to do so.
9. Attending Islamic religious, teaching sessions.
10. Contacting scholars, shaikhs, mosque imams (leaders) and preachers,
introducing yourself to them and asking them about any Islamic matter you
need to know. They are always happy to provide you with the required
clarification.
11. Having one or more friends of good Muslims who are fairly knowledgeable
about Islam to be your permanent reliable reference.
12. Read as much as you can of the basic sources of Islam (The Qur’an and
As-Sunnah12) and of the authentic and trustworthy writings about Islam to
understand it more.
13. You will learn a lot about the laws and systems of Islam related to worship,
family structure, life activities, manners, economic and public affairs.
14. You will know the ideology of Islam and its view in regard to creation, the
universe, man, and life.
15. Islam is not rituals or morals only, it is in fact a comprehensive system for
society, a constitution for the state and a way of life.
Secondly: Doing good deeds as much as you can:
1. Try to do good deeds more than the five basic duties mentioned before,
such as:
2. Performing voluntary prayers, in addition to the compulsory five daily
prayers.
3. Helping the poor and the needy by extra charity in addition to Zakat, or by
assisting them in carrying out their necessary difficult duties.
4. Fasting a day or more other than in Ramadan.
5. Taking part in useful social projects aimed at reforming Muslim Society.
6. Inviting others to embrace Islam.
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2. Whatever bad deeds you have committed before, Allah will forgive because of your embracing Islam.
3. Becoming a Muslim is like starting a new life.
4. You have to grow and develop in Islam. How can you do so? By the following:
Firstly: Increasing your knowledge of Islam, through:
1. Reading the Qur’anic text.
2. Reading some interpretations of the Qur’an.
3. Reading Traditions (Sayings) of Prophet Muhammad, ‘Alayhis-salatu was-salamu).
4. Reading the biography of Prophet Muhammad –‘Alayhis-salatu was-salamu).
5. Reading the biographies of the great Muslim figures among our righteous fore-Muslims who propagated Islam and proclaimed it to mankind.
6. Attending Jumu‘ah (Friday) congregational prayer, listening to its Khutbah
(sermon) and praying with Muslims.
7. Attending the two ‘Eid (holiday) prayers.
8. Performing the five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque whenever
you are able to do so.
9. Attending Islamic religious, teaching sessions.
10. Contacting scholars, shaikhs, mosque imams (leaders) and preachers,
introducing yourself to them and asking them about any Islamic matter you
need to know. They are always happy to provide you with the required
clarification.
11. Having one or more friends of good Muslims who are fairly knowledgeable
about Islam to be your permanent reliable reference.
12. Read as much as you can of the basic sources of Islam (The Qur’an and
As-Sunnah12) and of the authentic and trustworthy writings about Islam to
understand it more.
13. You will learn a lot about the laws and systems of Islam related to worship,
family structure, life activities, manners, economic and public affairs.
14. You will know the ideology of Islam and its view in regard to creation, the
universe, man, and life.
15. Islam is not rituals or morals only, it is in fact a comprehensive system for
society, a constitution for the state and a way of life.
Secondly: Doing good deeds as much as you can:
1. Try to do good deeds more than the five basic duties mentioned before,
such as:
2. Performing voluntary prayers, in addition to the compulsory five daily
prayers.
3. Helping the poor and the needy by extra charity in addition to Zakat, or by
assisting them in carrying out their necessary difficult duties.
4. Fasting a day or more other than in Ramadan.
5. Taking part in useful social projects aimed at reforming Muslim Society.
6. Inviting others to embrace Islam.
Read more!
HAJJ (THE PILGRIMAGE)
WHAT IS HAJJ
1. Hajj is a journey to ’Al-Ka‘bah (the sacred House of Allah) in Makkah (Mecca) with the intention of obeying Allah’s command and performing certain prescribed rites there. (For the details of performing Hajj, you may consult any Islamic reference book on the subject).
2. Performing Hajj is obligatory, once in a lifetime, upon every mature Muslim provided he is able (physically and financially).
3. The whole journey of Hajj and its rites conform to a unique form, the principles of Islam and commemorate Islamic milestones related to Prophets Ibraheem (Abraham), Ismael and Muhammad, ‘Alayhimus-salam.
4. The rites of Hajj are performed, in general, in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the Islamic Year).
5. On the 9th of Dhul Hijah the culminating rite is performed at Mount ‘Arafat’ where all pilgrims, sometimes about two million, gather.
6. Pilgrims’ stand at ‘Arafat to declare their supplications to Allah and their repentance and need of His Mercy and Forgiveness.
7. This reminds us of the Grand Assembly on the Day of Judgment.
8. The next day (the tenth) is the great Eid ’Al-’Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) when pilgrims offer their sacrifices. After slaughtering their sacrifices, pilgrims go to Makkah and make Tawaf (circumbulate) seven times around Al-Ka‘bah.
9. Muslims everywhere slaughter their sacrifices (of camels, cows, or sheep) after performing the Eid Prayer.
10. These sacrifices were prescribed in commemoration of the great sacrifice of Prophet Abraham (Alayhis-salam) when he was about to slaughter his only son, Ismael, whom he loved much, when Allah ordered him to do so to test his loyalty and obedience to Him.
11. After completing the acts of Hajj, you can enjoy visiting The Mosque of Prophet Muhammad – sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wa salam – in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (the illuminated town) and attend some Prayers there. The reward for praying at that Mosque is great.
12. When in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, pay a greeting visit to the Prophet’s grave and to his noble companions’ graves, in the Islamically accepted form.
13. Also visiting the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is recommendable in Islam.
WHY WE PERFORM HAJJ
Purposes and lessons of performing Hajj are so many. Among them are:
1. Responding in obedience to Allah’s commands.
2. To be grateful to Allah for His Grace and Favors on us, such as health, wealth and children.
3. To glorify Allah by visiting and making Tawaf (gowing around) His Sacred House, Al-Ka‘bah.
4. (Al-Ka‘bah is the first House built on earth for worshipping Allah, which Ibrahim – The Friend – and his son Isma‘il erected by the instruction of Allah).
5. To pray at Al-Ka‘ba, which is the Qiblah (direction) to which all Muslims turn their faces in the five daily prayers.
6. To visit and stand in devotion to Allah at the Sacred Mountains such as Mount ‘Arafat. There we celebrate the praises of Allah, purify our souls and repent of all sins.
7. To see the places where Ibrahim, the noble Friend and Prohpet of Allah, and his first son Ismail – Alayhis-salam – stayed and worshiped Allah.
8. To visit the places where Prophet Muhammad – alayhis-salam – was born, brought up, received the Divine Message, suffered and struggled for spreading the light of Allah.
9. To meet our Muslim brethren coming from all countries, and to see the actualization of brotherhood, equality, cooperation and love among Muslims regardless of their differences in nationality, color, standard of living, and other worldly matters. To see the universality of Islam.
10. To practice patience, sacrifice, endurance, simplicity and other spiritual capacities we are in urgent need of.
11. To come back cleansed of our sins, so as to start a new page in our life, hoping to keep it free from sins until the end of life, so that we may be accepted and well rewarded by Allah in the Hereafter.
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1. Hajj is a journey to ’Al-Ka‘bah (the sacred House of Allah) in Makkah (Mecca) with the intention of obeying Allah’s command and performing certain prescribed rites there. (For the details of performing Hajj, you may consult any Islamic reference book on the subject).
2. Performing Hajj is obligatory, once in a lifetime, upon every mature Muslim provided he is able (physically and financially).
3. The whole journey of Hajj and its rites conform to a unique form, the principles of Islam and commemorate Islamic milestones related to Prophets Ibraheem (Abraham), Ismael and Muhammad, ‘Alayhimus-salam.
4. The rites of Hajj are performed, in general, in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the Islamic Year).
5. On the 9th of Dhul Hijah the culminating rite is performed at Mount ‘Arafat’ where all pilgrims, sometimes about two million, gather.
6. Pilgrims’ stand at ‘Arafat to declare their supplications to Allah and their repentance and need of His Mercy and Forgiveness.
7. This reminds us of the Grand Assembly on the Day of Judgment.
8. The next day (the tenth) is the great Eid ’Al-’Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) when pilgrims offer their sacrifices. After slaughtering their sacrifices, pilgrims go to Makkah and make Tawaf (circumbulate) seven times around Al-Ka‘bah.
9. Muslims everywhere slaughter their sacrifices (of camels, cows, or sheep) after performing the Eid Prayer.
10. These sacrifices were prescribed in commemoration of the great sacrifice of Prophet Abraham (Alayhis-salam) when he was about to slaughter his only son, Ismael, whom he loved much, when Allah ordered him to do so to test his loyalty and obedience to Him.
11. After completing the acts of Hajj, you can enjoy visiting The Mosque of Prophet Muhammad – sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wa salam – in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (the illuminated town) and attend some Prayers there. The reward for praying at that Mosque is great.
12. When in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, pay a greeting visit to the Prophet’s grave and to his noble companions’ graves, in the Islamically accepted form.
13. Also visiting the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is recommendable in Islam.
WHY WE PERFORM HAJJ
Purposes and lessons of performing Hajj are so many. Among them are:
1. Responding in obedience to Allah’s commands.
2. To be grateful to Allah for His Grace and Favors on us, such as health, wealth and children.
3. To glorify Allah by visiting and making Tawaf (gowing around) His Sacred House, Al-Ka‘bah.
4. (Al-Ka‘bah is the first House built on earth for worshipping Allah, which Ibrahim – The Friend – and his son Isma‘il erected by the instruction of Allah).
5. To pray at Al-Ka‘ba, which is the Qiblah (direction) to which all Muslims turn their faces in the five daily prayers.
6. To visit and stand in devotion to Allah at the Sacred Mountains such as Mount ‘Arafat. There we celebrate the praises of Allah, purify our souls and repent of all sins.
7. To see the places where Ibrahim, the noble Friend and Prohpet of Allah, and his first son Ismail – Alayhis-salam – stayed and worshiped Allah.
8. To visit the places where Prophet Muhammad – alayhis-salam – was born, brought up, received the Divine Message, suffered and struggled for spreading the light of Allah.
9. To meet our Muslim brethren coming from all countries, and to see the actualization of brotherhood, equality, cooperation and love among Muslims regardless of their differences in nationality, color, standard of living, and other worldly matters. To see the universality of Islam.
10. To practice patience, sacrifice, endurance, simplicity and other spiritual capacities we are in urgent need of.
11. To come back cleansed of our sins, so as to start a new page in our life, hoping to keep it free from sins until the end of life, so that we may be accepted and well rewarded by Allah in the Hereafter.
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SAWM, or SIYAM (Fasting)
ABOUT THE FAST
1. In Ramadan, (the 9th month of the lunar Islamic year10) Muslims fast in obedience
to Allah’s command and in gratitude for Allah’s Grace for revealing His Glorious
Book, The Qur’an, in Ramadan.
2. Sawm (Fasting) is to abstain from eating, drinking and intimate intercourse from
dawn to sunset.
3. If sick or on a journey, a Muslim is permitted to break his fast.
4. If he breaks the fast, he has to make it up by fasting a number of days equal to the
days in which he broke fasting in Ramadan.
5. After the end of Ramadan comes “Eid al-Fitr” (the Holy day of Breaking the Fast)
which is the 1st day of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan.
6. On the Eid morning, all Muslims congregate, in open grounds or in mosques, to
perform “ Eid Prayer” to express their happiness and gratitude to Allah for enabling
them to complete this duty of Fasting.
7. Concerning this important duty, Allah says: “O you who believe. Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may
(observe) piety and self-restraint” [The Qur’an 2:183]
8. Also, He says: “Ramadan is the month in which was sent down The Qur’an,
as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgement
(between right and wrong). So, every one of you who is present (at his
home, village, or town) during that month should fast it, but if any one is ill,
or on a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by other
days”. [The Qur’an 2:185].
WHY WE FAST
1. We fast in obedience to Allah’s command, and because Allah loves those who fast.
2. To show our gratitude to Allah’s Grace of sending down His Guidance, The
Qur’an, to guide us and the whole humanity.
3. To thank Allah for making us of those who believe in The Qur’an.
4. And because He enabled us to memorize His Book, to recite it, to study and
understand it, and to benefit in its guidance.
5. To develop control on our material desires Allah planted in our nature.
6. To control ourselves in front of all things prohibited by Allah.
7. Fasting makes us remember the needy who suffer from hunger and deprivation.
Hence, to become more sympathetic to them and help them with part of what Allah has bestowed upon us.
8. To check our engrossment in our desires, and increase our care for our spiritual
entity through intensifying our deeds and acts of worship in this month of The
Qur’an.
9. To increase our share of sincerity, consience, patience, discipline, as well as many healthful benefits.
10. Above all these, the great reward Allah promised to give us on the Last Day.
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1. In Ramadan, (the 9th month of the lunar Islamic year10) Muslims fast in obedience
to Allah’s command and in gratitude for Allah’s Grace for revealing His Glorious
Book, The Qur’an, in Ramadan.
2. Sawm (Fasting) is to abstain from eating, drinking and intimate intercourse from
dawn to sunset.
3. If sick or on a journey, a Muslim is permitted to break his fast.
4. If he breaks the fast, he has to make it up by fasting a number of days equal to the
days in which he broke fasting in Ramadan.
5. After the end of Ramadan comes “Eid al-Fitr” (the Holy day of Breaking the Fast)
which is the 1st day of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan.
6. On the Eid morning, all Muslims congregate, in open grounds or in mosques, to
perform “ Eid Prayer” to express their happiness and gratitude to Allah for enabling
them to complete this duty of Fasting.
7. Concerning this important duty, Allah says: “O you who believe. Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may
(observe) piety and self-restraint” [The Qur’an 2:183]
8. Also, He says: “Ramadan is the month in which was sent down The Qur’an,
as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgement
(between right and wrong). So, every one of you who is present (at his
home, village, or town) during that month should fast it, but if any one is ill,
or on a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by other
days”. [The Qur’an 2:185].
WHY WE FAST
1. We fast in obedience to Allah’s command, and because Allah loves those who fast.
2. To show our gratitude to Allah’s Grace of sending down His Guidance, The
Qur’an, to guide us and the whole humanity.
3. To thank Allah for making us of those who believe in The Qur’an.
4. And because He enabled us to memorize His Book, to recite it, to study and
understand it, and to benefit in its guidance.
5. To develop control on our material desires Allah planted in our nature.
6. To control ourselves in front of all things prohibited by Allah.
7. Fasting makes us remember the needy who suffer from hunger and deprivation.
Hence, to become more sympathetic to them and help them with part of what Allah has bestowed upon us.
8. To check our engrossment in our desires, and increase our care for our spiritual
entity through intensifying our deeds and acts of worship in this month of The
Qur’an.
9. To increase our share of sincerity, consience, patience, discipline, as well as many healthful benefits.
10. Above all these, the great reward Allah promised to give us on the Last Day.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
ZAKAT (Poor Due, Alms)
WHAT IS ZAKAT
1. The term “Zakat” originally means: growth, and purity.
2. In Islamic Law, it means paying every lunar year a certain percentage of your
savings to certain charitable usage defined by The Qur’an.
3. If you have, for that period, an amount of money equal to the value of 85 grams of
pure gold (now 1985, is about $1000) or more, you must pay 2.5%.
4. Zakat is paid for the poor and the needy Muslims, for the wayfarers, for
propagating Islam or fighting for Islam, for helping new Muslims or encouraging
non-Muslims to embrace Islam, for those who are burdened with debts and are
unable to pay them.
5. If you have articles of trade, you calculate their Zakat in the same way.
6. You can ask some Muslim scholar or refer to any good reference book to know
more about Zakat.
WHY WE PAY ZAKAT
To show devotion to Allah Who commanded us to do so and informed us that Heloves the charitable.
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1. The term “Zakat” originally means: growth, and purity.
2. In Islamic Law, it means paying every lunar year a certain percentage of your
savings to certain charitable usage defined by The Qur’an.
3. If you have, for that period, an amount of money equal to the value of 85 grams of
pure gold (now 1985, is about $1000) or more, you must pay 2.5%.
4. Zakat is paid for the poor and the needy Muslims, for the wayfarers, for
propagating Islam or fighting for Islam, for helping new Muslims or encouraging
non-Muslims to embrace Islam, for those who are burdened with debts and are
unable to pay them.
5. If you have articles of trade, you calculate their Zakat in the same way.
6. You can ask some Muslim scholar or refer to any good reference book to know
more about Zakat.
WHY WE PAY ZAKAT
To show devotion to Allah Who commanded us to do so and informed us that Heloves the charitable.
Read more!
WHY WE PRAY
1. The Muslim observes his Prayers to show devotion and obedience to Allah,
because Prayer is one of the greatest forms of worship that Allah likes His servants
to offer.
2. To thank Him for creating us in the best form of creation.
3. Because He has guided us to the Deen (Complete way of Life, Religion) of Islam.
4. Prayer is a chance for a Muslim to express to his Lord whatever he feels and needs
through Divine Words of Allah i.e. the Qur’an.
5. To remember his Lord and not forget His commands amid life’s pre-occupations.
6. To ask Allah, The Exalted, to give him aid and continuous guidance in the darkness
of life.
7. To strengthen love and fear of Allah in the Muslim’s heart so that he might remain
sticking to the Right Path of Islam, and its laws and manners.
8. Gaining good rewards from Allah and having our sins forgiven.
9. To rejoice when he finds himself on the Last Day pleased with the great reward
allotted to him in the Gardens of Bliss.
10. Prayer is a unique training and developmental program which, if well and devotedly
performed, can achieve for Muslims many valuable physical, ethical and spiritual
gains such as cleanliness, health, order, punctuality, brotherhood, equality, social
consolidation,… etc.
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because Prayer is one of the greatest forms of worship that Allah likes His servants
to offer.
2. To thank Him for creating us in the best form of creation.
3. Because He has guided us to the Deen (Complete way of Life, Religion) of Islam.
4. Prayer is a chance for a Muslim to express to his Lord whatever he feels and needs
through Divine Words of Allah i.e. the Qur’an.
5. To remember his Lord and not forget His commands amid life’s pre-occupations.
6. To ask Allah, The Exalted, to give him aid and continuous guidance in the darkness
of life.
7. To strengthen love and fear of Allah in the Muslim’s heart so that he might remain
sticking to the Right Path of Islam, and its laws and manners.
8. Gaining good rewards from Allah and having our sins forgiven.
9. To rejoice when he finds himself on the Last Day pleased with the great reward
allotted to him in the Gardens of Bliss.
10. Prayer is a unique training and developmental program which, if well and devotedly
performed, can achieve for Muslims many valuable physical, ethical and spiritual
gains such as cleanliness, health, order, punctuality, brotherhood, equality, social
consolidation,… etc.
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HOW TO PERFORM SALAT (PRAYERS)?
1. The best way for men is to perform salat in congregation with Muslims in the
mosque. There you will be given more reward by Allah and you will leam easily
how to pray.
2. Be sure that your body, clothes and place are clean.
3. Stand facing towards the direction of QIBLAH, that is the direction of the Sacred
mosque in Makkah, in Al Hijaz (Saudi Arabia).
4. Raise the hands to the shoulder level and say: “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the
Greatest).
5. Fold the hand on the chest, the right hand over the left.
6. Recite Al-Fatihah (The Opening Chapter of The Qur’an) and another chapter or
some verses of The Qur’an (See App. 1)
7. Say. “Allahu Akbar” while making Ruku‘ (bowing and bending the body at a right
angle placing the palms on the knees)
8. Say in Ruku’: “Subhana rabbiyal-atheem” (Glory be to my Lord, the Great!) three
times.
9. Go back to the standing position saying: “Sami‘a ’allahu liman hamidah!
Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.” (Indeed, Allah listens to one who praises Him O! Our
Lord! All praises be to You)
10. Then, you say “Allahu Akbar” and immediately fall down to make the first Sajdah
(Prostration) with forehead, nose, palms, knees and toes resting on the ground,-
saying: “Subhana rabbiyal ’a‘la” (Glory be to my Lord, Most High) Three times.
11. Move from sajdah (prostration) position to sitting posture while saying; “Allahu
Akbar!” While sitting, say “Rabbighfirli warhamni” (O My Lord! Forgive me! and
have mercy on me)
12. After this, another sajdah is done in the same way with “Allahu Akbar” uttered
before it, and “Subhana rabbiyal ’a‘la” Three times during Sujud.
13. After completing the second sajdah, one “Rak‘ah” is completed.
14. Stand up saying “Allahu Akbar” in order to begin a new Rak‘ah, exactly as the first
Rak‘ah.
15. After finishing the second “Rak‘ah” you sit down and recite Part One and Part
Two of “At-Tashahhud”.
16. Finally you turn the face to the right hand side and say: “As-Salamu ‘alaykum wa
rahmatul-lah” which means Peace be upon you and The Mercy of Allah!
17. Then you do the same to the left side.
18. Thus a two- Rak‘ah prayer is completed, such as the Fajr Prayer.
19. As for 4 Rak‘ah prayers such as the Dhuhr, only the first part of At-Tashahhud is
recited after completing the second Rak‘ah. Then you stand up to perform two
more Rak‘ahs in the same way, but without reciting any verses from The Qur’an
after Al-Fatihah.
20. The ‘Asr and t ‘Isha’ prayers are performed exactly as the Dhuhr.
21. In the Maghrib Prayer, the final Tashahhud and “As-Salam…” come after the third
Rak‘ah.
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mosque. There you will be given more reward by Allah and you will leam easily
how to pray.
2. Be sure that your body, clothes and place are clean.
3. Stand facing towards the direction of QIBLAH, that is the direction of the Sacred
mosque in Makkah, in Al Hijaz (Saudi Arabia).
4. Raise the hands to the shoulder level and say: “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the
Greatest).
5. Fold the hand on the chest, the right hand over the left.
6. Recite Al-Fatihah (The Opening Chapter of The Qur’an) and another chapter or
some verses of The Qur’an (See App. 1)
7. Say. “Allahu Akbar” while making Ruku‘ (bowing and bending the body at a right
angle placing the palms on the knees)
8. Say in Ruku’: “Subhana rabbiyal-atheem” (Glory be to my Lord, the Great!) three
times.
9. Go back to the standing position saying: “Sami‘a ’allahu liman hamidah!
Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.” (Indeed, Allah listens to one who praises Him O! Our
Lord! All praises be to You)
10. Then, you say “Allahu Akbar” and immediately fall down to make the first Sajdah
(Prostration) with forehead, nose, palms, knees and toes resting on the ground,-
saying: “Subhana rabbiyal ’a‘la” (Glory be to my Lord, Most High) Three times.
11. Move from sajdah (prostration) position to sitting posture while saying; “Allahu
Akbar!” While sitting, say “Rabbighfirli warhamni” (O My Lord! Forgive me! and
have mercy on me)
12. After this, another sajdah is done in the same way with “Allahu Akbar” uttered
before it, and “Subhana rabbiyal ’a‘la” Three times during Sujud.
13. After completing the second sajdah, one “Rak‘ah” is completed.
14. Stand up saying “Allahu Akbar” in order to begin a new Rak‘ah, exactly as the first
Rak‘ah.
15. After finishing the second “Rak‘ah” you sit down and recite Part One and Part
Two of “At-Tashahhud”.
16. Finally you turn the face to the right hand side and say: “As-Salamu ‘alaykum wa
rahmatul-lah” which means Peace be upon you and The Mercy of Allah!
17. Then you do the same to the left side.
18. Thus a two- Rak‘ah prayer is completed, such as the Fajr Prayer.
19. As for 4 Rak‘ah prayers such as the Dhuhr, only the first part of At-Tashahhud is
recited after completing the second Rak‘ah. Then you stand up to perform two
more Rak‘ahs in the same way, but without reciting any verses from The Qur’an
after Al-Fatihah.
20. The ‘Asr and t ‘Isha’ prayers are performed exactly as the Dhuhr.
21. In the Maghrib Prayer, the final Tashahhud and “As-Salam…” come after the third
Rak‘ah.
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AT-TAHARAH (PURITY)
1. A Muslim must be pure and clean when he performs his prayer, (otherwise his
prayers will not be valid).
2. At-Taharah is of two types: Wudu’, (Ablution) and Ghusl (full Ablution).
WUDU’ (Ablution) which is performed as follows:
1. Have Niyyah (the clear intention) of performing wudu’8.
2. Say: "Bismil-Lahi r-rahmani r-rahim" (in the name of Allah, Most
Gracious, Most Merciful).
3. Wash the hands, rinse the mouth and clear with water the inside of the nose
(sniffing).
4. Wash the face.
5. Wash the arms up to the elbows (start with the right arm)
6. Rub the head with wet hands, and the ears.
7. Wash the feet up to the ankles (starting with the right foot)
8. Say the two Shahadahs.
3. No need for reapplying Wudu’ as long as it has not been invalidated.
4. Wudu' is invalidated by: Passing of excrement, urine, wind or by sleeping.
GHUSL (Taking a shower):
A Muslim must take Ghusl after:
1. Ejaculation of semen because of any reason.
2. Intimate intercourse.
3. For women: End of Menstruation period.
4. End of the childbirth period.
Ghusl is washing the whole body with clean water.
TAYAMMUM (Dry Ablution):
In case of not having water for Wudu or Ghusl, or being unable to use it for any
reason, apply the Dry Ablution:
1. Have Niyyah (the clear intention) of performing Tayammum’.
2. Say: "Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim" (in the name of Allah, The Most
Gracious, The Most Merciful).
3. Hit the palms once on any clean dust-containing material,
4. then rub the face with the palms, then the hands.
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prayers will not be valid).
2. At-Taharah is of two types: Wudu’, (Ablution) and Ghusl (full Ablution).
WUDU’ (Ablution) which is performed as follows:
1. Have Niyyah (the clear intention) of performing wudu’8.
2. Say: "Bismil-Lahi r-rahmani r-rahim" (in the name of Allah, Most
Gracious, Most Merciful).
3. Wash the hands, rinse the mouth and clear with water the inside of the nose
(sniffing).
4. Wash the face.
5. Wash the arms up to the elbows (start with the right arm)
6. Rub the head with wet hands, and the ears.
7. Wash the feet up to the ankles (starting with the right foot)
8. Say the two Shahadahs.
3. No need for reapplying Wudu’ as long as it has not been invalidated.
4. Wudu' is invalidated by: Passing of excrement, urine, wind or by sleeping.
GHUSL (Taking a shower):
A Muslim must take Ghusl after:
1. Ejaculation of semen because of any reason.
2. Intimate intercourse.
3. For women: End of Menstruation period.
4. End of the childbirth period.
Ghusl is washing the whole body with clean water.
TAYAMMUM (Dry Ablution):
In case of not having water for Wudu or Ghusl, or being unable to use it for any
reason, apply the Dry Ablution:
1. Have Niyyah (the clear intention) of performing Tayammum’.
2. Say: "Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim" (in the name of Allah, The Most
Gracious, The Most Merciful).
3. Hit the palms once on any clean dust-containing material,
4. then rub the face with the palms, then the hands.
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THE TWO SHAHADAS (DECLARATIONS)
Ash-Shahadah means to say, with a firm belief in heart, and mind, the following:
a) ’Ash-hadu ’an Laa ’ilaha ’illal-Lahu,
b) Wa’ash-hadu ’anna Muhammadan rasulul-Lah.
The meaning of these is:
a) I bear witness that there is no (true) god except Allah5,
b) and I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger6.
These imply two things:
a) That are deeds must be sincere to God alone.
b) That we only worship God as Muhammad taught.
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a) ’Ash-hadu ’an Laa ’ilaha ’illal-Lahu,
b) Wa’ash-hadu ’anna Muhammadan rasulul-Lah.
The meaning of these is:
a) I bear witness that there is no (true) god except Allah5,
b) and I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger6.
These imply two things:
a) That are deeds must be sincere to God alone.
b) That we only worship God as Muhammad taught.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
IBADAT (RELIGIOUS DEEDS)
1. Deeds in Islam are of two main categories:
a) ‘Ibadat, these are the rituals, or devotional duties, of worship: Salat, Zakat, Siyam, and Hajj.
b) Mu’amalat, these include all life activities related to the individual,
family, society, or the whole ‘Ummah (Muslim Community at large),
political, economic, cultural, legal, ethical…, national or international.
2. Mu‘amalat when carried out in fulfillment of Allah’s Shari’a (Law) will be a
sort of “Worship” in the general sense.
3. In this pamphlet, Mu’amalat will not be dealt with. You have to consult in each
case either a book of Fiqh (Islamic Law) or any well informed Muslim scholar
or authority.
4. The practical Pillars (Foundations) of Islam are Five:
1. The two Shahadas (Declarations of submission to Allah)
2. Salat (Prayer)
3. Zakat (Poor Due)
4. Siyam (Fasting of Ramadhan)
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
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a) ‘Ibadat, these are the rituals, or devotional duties, of worship: Salat, Zakat, Siyam, and Hajj.
b) Mu’amalat, these include all life activities related to the individual,
family, society, or the whole ‘Ummah (Muslim Community at large),
political, economic, cultural, legal, ethical…, national or international.
2. Mu‘amalat when carried out in fulfillment of Allah’s Shari’a (Law) will be a
sort of “Worship” in the general sense.
3. In this pamphlet, Mu’amalat will not be dealt with. You have to consult in each
case either a book of Fiqh (Islamic Law) or any well informed Muslim scholar
or authority.
4. The practical Pillars (Foundations) of Islam are Five:
1. The two Shahadas (Declarations of submission to Allah)
2. Salat (Prayer)
3. Zakat (Poor Due)
4. Siyam (Fasting of Ramadhan)
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
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Friday, March 13, 2009
FAITH IN FATE AND DIVINE DECREE
1. We believe in the timeless knowledge of Allah and in His power to plan and
execute His plans and nothing could happen in His Kingdom against His will.
2. His knowledge and power are in action and command at all times over His
creation.
3. He is Wise and Merciful and whatever He does must have a meaningful purpose.
4. If this is established in our minds and hearts, we should accept with good faith all
that He does,
5. Although we may fail to understand it fully, or think it is bad.
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execute His plans and nothing could happen in His Kingdom against His will.
2. His knowledge and power are in action and command at all times over His
creation.
3. He is Wise and Merciful and whatever He does must have a meaningful purpose.
4. If this is established in our minds and hearts, we should accept with good faith all
that He does,
5. Although we may fail to understand it fully, or think it is bad.
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FAITH IN THE LAST DAY
1. We believe that there will be another life after this life.
2. When the determined term of this life comes to an end, Allah will command an
Angel to sound the Trumpet and all mankind and all other creatures will die.
3. Then he (Angel) will sound it again, when, behold, all dead since Adam will stand out of their graves.
4. Then, Allah will gather all people to account them for what they did:
5. Those who believed (in Allah), accepted the Messengers (as truthful) and did good deeds (commanded by Allah), Allah will put them in Paradise.
6. In Paradise, they will enjoy eternal Bliss.
7. But those who rejected the Messengers and disobeyed Allah’s commands, will be
put in Hell.
8. In Hell Fire, they will be in continuous eternal punishment.
9. O Allah! We ask Your Paradise and seek refuge with You from Fire of Hell!
Aameen!
10. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “As for those who had transgressed all
bounds; and had preferred the life of this world; the Abode will be Hell-
Fire. And for those who had feared of standing in front of their Lord’s
(Tribunal); and had restrained (their) souls from lower desires; their Abode
will be Paradise.” (The Qur’an 79:37-41)
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2. When the determined term of this life comes to an end, Allah will command an
Angel to sound the Trumpet and all mankind and all other creatures will die.
3. Then he (Angel) will sound it again, when, behold, all dead since Adam will stand out of their graves.
4. Then, Allah will gather all people to account them for what they did:
5. Those who believed (in Allah), accepted the Messengers (as truthful) and did good deeds (commanded by Allah), Allah will put them in Paradise.
6. In Paradise, they will enjoy eternal Bliss.
7. But those who rejected the Messengers and disobeyed Allah’s commands, will be
put in Hell.
8. In Hell Fire, they will be in continuous eternal punishment.
9. O Allah! We ask Your Paradise and seek refuge with You from Fire of Hell!
Aameen!
10. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “As for those who had transgressed all
bounds; and had preferred the life of this world; the Abode will be Hell-
Fire. And for those who had feared of standing in front of their Lord’s
(Tribunal); and had restrained (their) souls from lower desires; their Abode
will be Paradise.” (The Qur’an 79:37-41)
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FAITH IN PROPHETS
1. We believe that: Allah chose from among mankind some Prophets to deliver His
Guidance.
2. From among those Prophets He selected Some Messengers.
3. He sent to the Messengers Laws and commanded them to proclaim these laws and to clarify them to their people.
4. Some of the great Messengers of Allah were Nooh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham),
Moosa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
5. Embracing Islam does not mean to disbelieve in Moosa, Isa, or any other prophet.
6. Islam teaches you how to believe correctly in all Prophets.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in The Qur’an: “To you We sent the Scripture in
Truth, Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The
Qur’an 5:48]. Meaning: Clarifying the Truth they distorted.
8. Allah mentioned’ names of a number of Prophets, He says: “Say you (Muslims):
We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Ibrahim, lsma‘il, Isaac, Ya‘qoob (Jacob) and the Tribes, and that which was given to Moosa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus), and that which was given to all Prophets from their Lord. We make no difference between one and another of them, and we submit to Allah (in Islam)” [The Qur‘an 2:136]
9. The first Prophet was Adam, father of mankind, Alayhis-Salam (Peace be upon
him).
10. Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam ‘Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (Peace be upon
him) is the Seal (the last) of the prophets. No prophet is to come after him up to
the end of this world.
11. Hence the fact that Islam is the only true religion to remain up to the Last Day.
12. He is Muhammad son of Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib. He is an Arab from (the famous tribe) of The Quraysh, a descendant of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) – Alayhimus-salatu was-salamu – (Peace, and prayers of Allah be upon them).
13. He was born in Makkah (Mecca) in 571 AD (Known as the Year of the Elephant).
14. Allah sent Revelation to him when he was 40 years old.
15. He stayed in Makkah 13 years calling people to (believe in) Allah.
16. Only a limited number of people believed in him.
17. After that he emigrated to Al-Madinah and invited its people to believe in Allah, and they accepted.
18. He became the leader of Makkah in the year 8 AH4 He died at the age of 63 after the whole of The Qur’an was revealed, and all Arabs embraced Islam.
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Guidance.
2. From among those Prophets He selected Some Messengers.
3. He sent to the Messengers Laws and commanded them to proclaim these laws and to clarify them to their people.
4. Some of the great Messengers of Allah were Nooh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham),
Moosa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
5. Embracing Islam does not mean to disbelieve in Moosa, Isa, or any other prophet.
6. Islam teaches you how to believe correctly in all Prophets.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in The Qur’an: “To you We sent the Scripture in
Truth, Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The
Qur’an 5:48]. Meaning: Clarifying the Truth they distorted.
8. Allah mentioned’ names of a number of Prophets, He says: “Say you (Muslims):
We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Ibrahim, lsma‘il, Isaac, Ya‘qoob (Jacob) and the Tribes, and that which was given to Moosa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus), and that which was given to all Prophets from their Lord. We make no difference between one and another of them, and we submit to Allah (in Islam)” [The Qur‘an 2:136]
9. The first Prophet was Adam, father of mankind, Alayhis-Salam (Peace be upon
him).
10. Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam ‘Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (Peace be upon
him) is the Seal (the last) of the prophets. No prophet is to come after him up to
the end of this world.
11. Hence the fact that Islam is the only true religion to remain up to the Last Day.
12. He is Muhammad son of Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib. He is an Arab from (the famous tribe) of The Quraysh, a descendant of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) – Alayhimus-salatu was-salamu – (Peace, and prayers of Allah be upon them).
13. He was born in Makkah (Mecca) in 571 AD (Known as the Year of the Elephant).
14. Allah sent Revelation to him when he was 40 years old.
15. He stayed in Makkah 13 years calling people to (believe in) Allah.
16. Only a limited number of people believed in him.
17. After that he emigrated to Al-Madinah and invited its people to believe in Allah, and they accepted.
18. He became the leader of Makkah in the year 8 AH4 He died at the age of 63 after the whole of The Qur’an was revealed, and all Arabs embraced Islam.
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FAITH IN HOLY SCRIPTURES
1. Allah has sent down to a number of Messengers, Books in order to proclaim them to mankind.
2. These Books contain the Words of Allah.
3. Among them are the Sheets of Ibrahim (Abraham), Taurat revealed to Moosa
(Moses), Az-Zabour (psalms) revealed to Dawood (David), The Injil (Gospel)
revealed to Isa (Jesus), And The Qur’an sent down to Muhammad, (Peace be upon
them all).
4. Jews and Christians distorted some parts of their Books (Taurat and Injil).
5. Being the last Book assuredly guarded from corruption, The Qur’an confirms the truth in the previous Books and guards it.
6. Whatever, in those Books, differs from The Qur’an is corrupted or abrogated.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “To you We sent the scripture in truth Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The Qur’an 5:48].
8. Allah revealed The Qur’an in Arabic and has firmly promised to protect. His last Message from all corruption; He says about The Qur’an: “We have, without
doubt, sent down the Message, and We will assuredly guard it (from
corruption)” [The Qur’an 15:9]
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2. These Books contain the Words of Allah.
3. Among them are the Sheets of Ibrahim (Abraham), Taurat revealed to Moosa
(Moses), Az-Zabour (psalms) revealed to Dawood (David), The Injil (Gospel)
revealed to Isa (Jesus), And The Qur’an sent down to Muhammad, (Peace be upon
them all).
4. Jews and Christians distorted some parts of their Books (Taurat and Injil).
5. Being the last Book assuredly guarded from corruption, The Qur’an confirms the truth in the previous Books and guards it.
6. Whatever, in those Books, differs from The Qur’an is corrupted or abrogated.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “To you We sent the scripture in truth Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The Qur’an 5:48].
8. Allah revealed The Qur’an in Arabic and has firmly promised to protect. His last Message from all corruption; He says about The Qur’an: “We have, without
doubt, sent down the Message, and We will assuredly guard it (from
corruption)” [The Qur’an 15:9]
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FAITH IN ANGELS
1. Allah has created Angels to worship Him, to carry out His commands and to be His messengers to His Prophets.
2. One of the angels is Gabriel who used to bring down Revelation to our Prophet
Muhammad 'Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (peace be upon him).
3. Another Angel is Michael who is in charge of rain falling.
4. A third one is the "Angel of Death" who is in charge of taking the souls of people
whose death is due.
5. Angels are but servants honored by Allah.
6. Hence we honor them and speak of them respectfully.
7. But we worship none of them, nor do we take them as Allah's sons or daughters
(as infidels claim).
8. We worship only Allah who created them in this wonderful kind of creation.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "And they say: The Most Gracious has begotten a
son, Glory be to Him! They are but servants raised to honor. They do not
speak before He speaks, and they act (in all things) by His command. He
knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they offer no
intercession except for those whom He accepted, and they stand in awe and
reverence of Him. If any of them should say, ‘I am a God besides Him’, such
one We should reward with Hell. Thus do We reward those who do wrong”.
[The Qur’an 21:26-29]
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2. One of the angels is Gabriel who used to bring down Revelation to our Prophet
Muhammad 'Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (peace be upon him).
3. Another Angel is Michael who is in charge of rain falling.
4. A third one is the "Angel of Death" who is in charge of taking the souls of people
whose death is due.
5. Angels are but servants honored by Allah.
6. Hence we honor them and speak of them respectfully.
7. But we worship none of them, nor do we take them as Allah's sons or daughters
(as infidels claim).
8. We worship only Allah who created them in this wonderful kind of creation.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "And they say: The Most Gracious has begotten a
son, Glory be to Him! They are but servants raised to honor. They do not
speak before He speaks, and they act (in all things) by His command. He
knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they offer no
intercession except for those whom He accepted, and they stand in awe and
reverence of Him. If any of them should say, ‘I am a God besides Him’, such
one We should reward with Hell. Thus do We reward those who do wrong”.
[The Qur’an 21:26-29]
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FAITH IN ALLAH
1. We believe that Allah is one God, our Lord and the Lord of everything,
2. Allah is the Creator of everything,
3. All other than Him are created, and are servants who share nothing with Allah.
4. Even Angels and Prophets are merely created servants submitting to Allah.
5. Among them are Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them); both have no trace of deity (godhood).
6. Allah is the Living Self-Subsisting, Eternal, the First without a beginning and the Last without an end.
7. He hears everything and sees everything.
8. He is Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All-Dominating,
9. He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes.
10. He has created us out of nothing,
11. And made us in the best form.
12. He has given us all graces and bounties.
13. Hence we are not permitted to worship or submit to any other than Him, whether a favorite Angel or a chosen Prophet!
14. Whoever directs his prayers, bows or prostrates (in worship), or offers sacrifice to any other than Allah, he is an infidel! and not a Muslim even if he declares that he is
a Muslim:
1. Allah says: “Say: Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life
and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. No
partner has He. This I am commanded and I am the first of those
who submit to His Will”. [The Qur’an 6:162 -163]
2. Islam is the religion of Monotheism: it denies the Dualism of Magians and
the Trinity of Christians. Islam teaches that Allah is One and only One. No
one shares with Him, His Dominion or His Command. He has the Most
beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes:
3. Allah says: “Say! He is Allah, the One. He is the Most Unique, the
Eternal,the Absolute. He neither gives birth, nor is He born. And
there is none like unto Him. “ [Al Qur’an 112).
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2. Allah is the Creator of everything,
3. All other than Him are created, and are servants who share nothing with Allah.
4. Even Angels and Prophets are merely created servants submitting to Allah.
5. Among them are Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them); both have no trace of deity (godhood).
6. Allah is the Living Self-Subsisting, Eternal, the First without a beginning and the Last without an end.
7. He hears everything and sees everything.
8. He is Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All-Dominating,
9. He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes.
10. He has created us out of nothing,
11. And made us in the best form.
12. He has given us all graces and bounties.
13. Hence we are not permitted to worship or submit to any other than Him, whether a favorite Angel or a chosen Prophet!
14. Whoever directs his prayers, bows or prostrates (in worship), or offers sacrifice to any other than Allah, he is an infidel! and not a Muslim even if he declares that he is
a Muslim:
1. Allah says: “Say: Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life
and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. No
partner has He. This I am commanded and I am the first of those
who submit to His Will”. [The Qur’an 6:162 -163]
2. Islam is the religion of Monotheism: it denies the Dualism of Magians and
the Trinity of Christians. Islam teaches that Allah is One and only One. No
one shares with Him, His Dominion or His Command. He has the Most
beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes:
3. Allah says: “Say! He is Allah, the One. He is the Most Unique, the
Eternal,the Absolute. He neither gives birth, nor is He born. And
there is none like unto Him. “ [Al Qur’an 112).
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