do you think you have enough money?

Beautiful Tajweed by a man in Hamra street (Beirut, Lebanon).

Beautiful Tajweed by a man in Hamra street (Beirut, Lebanon).
So beautiful, but so sad at the same time. The Youtube comments sum it up the best: “Prophet pbuh said Islam will return to this state. It will become “ghereeb” (poor). Islam started strange and it will end strange…” and “Is this what our ummah has come down to? A poor man reciting Qur’an on the side of a street for money, while everybody walks pass him?”

Make dua’ for your Ummah

Just because an event gets old and leaves the social media doesn’t mean we should forget. Just because Africa left the news doesnt mean we stop caring. Just because Palestine left doesnt mean we stop caring. Just because Pakistan left the news doesnt mean we stop caring. Just because the Muslims in china don’t make it on the news or the people of somalia or the people of Syria or Egypt of Libya…doesn’t mean we stop caring.

Make dua’ for your Ummah, 

Make dua’ for your family before you go to bed. Never stop. It’s the least we can do. 

LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-KAHF

LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-KAHF: Right after the passage about the youth that ran to the cave, there is an ayah where a debate is taking place about the youth. 

“They will say there were three, the fourth of them being their dog; and they will say there were five, the sixth of them being their dog - guessing at the unseen; and they will say there were seven, and the eighth of them was their dog. Say, [O Muhammad], “My Lord is most knowing of their number. None knows them except a few. So do not argue about them except with an obvious argument and do not inquire about them among [the speculators] from anyone.” [18:22] 

What is the purpose of Allah inserting this debate? One of the lessons that we learn from this is that many of us love to pick at the irrelevant stuff. We love to argue about what’s haram and what’s not, play the role of the haram police, argue about the minor things, get caught up in useless stuff. Through arguments, we lose sight of the priority. We miss the big picture. And by picking and arguing we become undivided, we become disunited.

May Allah make up amongst those that prioritize the Deen as it needs to be. May Allah protect us from becoming haram police and protect us from useless argumentation.

Trust in ALLAH

Hijab Devoted, Ban Oppressed

Because Allah loves you for no reason :)

Orphanage Project

"And they feed, for the love of Allah, the poor, the orphan, and the captive..." [Soorah al-Insaan, 8]

When a little girl cries halfway around the world, are her tears any less real?

• Would you like to be like a Mujaahid or like those who spend their days fasting and their nights praying?

"One who cares for widows and the poor is like those who fight in the way of Allah or those who spend their days fasting and their nights praying." [Agreed upon, also in Adab al-Mufrad of Imaam Al-Bukhari in chapter "The Virtue of Those Who Care for Orphans"]

• Would you like your heart to soften and Allah subhaanahuwata`aalaa to answer your prayers?

A man once came to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu`alaihiwasallam, and complained that he feels hardness in his heart.  The Messenger of Allah said, what translated means, "Would you like that your heart becomes soft and that you acquire what you need?   Be merciful with the orphan, pat his head and feed him from what you eat.  This will soften your heart, and enable you to get what you need." [At-Tabaraanee & As-Silsilah as-Saheehah]

• Would you like Allah Subhanahuwata`alaa to remove one of your griefs on the Day of Judgment?

"Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment" [Saheeh Muslim]

• Would you like forgiveness and bounty from Allah subhanahuwata`ala?

"The Shaitan promises you poverty and enjoins you on lewdness. But Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself with bounty. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower." [Soorah al-Baqarah, 268]

• Would you like angels to make Du'aa for you?

"No day dawns upon [Allah's] servants without two angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense (khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss (talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'"
[Agreed upon]

• Would you like to be in the eternal Jannah with our beloved Prophet and the best of creation, sallallaahu`alaihiwasallam?

"I and the caretaker of the orphan will enter Paradise together like this, raising (by way of illustration) his forefinger and middle finger jointly, leaving no space in between." [Saheeh al-Bukhaari]

Your compassion and generosity can make a difference in the lives of thousands of Muslims around the world! Help bring a smile to your orphan brothers and sisters. 

 Orphanage Project of http://www.AllahsWord.com

http://www.AllahsWord.com has begun an Orphanage fund where its users can donate money to help in the building of an orphanage in Bangladesh.

This is the 2nd major project undertaken by http://www.AllahsWord.com

The first project which has been running for over 2 years now was the building of 2 Mosque & Education Centres in Bangladesh which also supports 20 orphans (10 orphans in each Mosque). Monthly contributions ensures that the orphans are clothed, fed and are receiving an Islamic Education and also ensures that the mosque itself is fully functional and offering the 5 daily prayers.

Every so often (when we can afford it), we double our monthly contribution so that a cow can be slaughtered and cooked which ends up feeding over 300 people. For many of them, this may be the first time that they have eaten meat all year. Other times a cow is slaughtered and the meat is distributed in plastic bags for them to take home to their families. Any money that is left over is reinvested in educational excursions for the orphans as the majority of them have never been outside of their village.

we are pleased to say that Eid prayers were performed for the first time in many years due to the newly constructed mosques with a huge turnout. Extra contributions from us during the month of Ramadan allows for iftar (breaking of fast) programs where the mothers of the orphans and some other local poor and needy are invited to break their fast at the mosque.

The project also holds yearly festivals where the whole community is invited for a day of fun and interaction.

Recently, the Mayor of the area visited the project and was blown away by its impact on the community and the project's success.

A report was given to us about the project and 1 comment stood out to us from the entire report. The person who wrote the report said "Many mothers were coming up to me and asking me when their orphaned child would be able to be included in the program". This comment touched our heart and our eyes became filled with sorrow because we are stretched to our maximum, supporting 20 orphans on our own and we can't afford to take on anymore.

We understand that we can't help every orphan but we were still depressed for a couple of days and feeling helpless. And then it hit us! Why not use our website (http://www.AllahsWord.com) to reach out to Muslims who are willing to contribute in the building of an orphanage. Even $1 can make a difference!

The land has already been donated and is awaiting funds to begin the construction of the orphanage. There is no administration fees (except paypal fees) as the entire project is run by volunteers which means that 98% of your contribution will reach its intended destination (Paypal takes around 2%) so you can donate with confidence.

Once the orphanage is constructed, photos will be uploaded to http://www.AllahsWord.com so that you will be able to see its progress.

Even though Allah will reward you for your contributions and double whatever you have contributed back to your credit, the liberal reward of having helped a community of your Muslim brothers and sisters is more than enough reward.

We can make a difference!

Why Bangladesh you ask, because we found that our dollar goes a lot further there which means that we can help the maximum number of our Muslim brothers and sisters there with the available funds even though we are not from Bangladesh.

Muslims are one brotherhood regardless of where they are from.

In the sight of Allah, an Orphan from Bangladesh is as equal as a king from Saudi Arabia!

Lets work together in giving our fellow Muslims the basic essentials of life.

This is the first orphanage project and Insha Allah together, we will be able to build orphanages all over the world.

If you can't afford to donate, that's ok, please make dua (Supplications) for the project instead or of course you can do both!

Visit http://www.AllahsWord.com/orphanage_project.html to view photos from the current project and to make donations.

Please send emails to your Muslim friends with a link to http://www.AllahsWord.com/orphanage_project.html or post the link on your facebook/twitter pages.

If someone donates resulting from the link that you have posted then you too will receive their rewards Insha Allah

Donations can be as little as $1

Salam Alaycoom and may Allah reward you for your efforts, Ameen!

Go to sleep with a prayer...

Pray about everything, talk to God. Just let it out, all the good, all the bad. He’s always listening, prayer does change things. Even if you think God isn’t listening, let me tell you he always is. He’s always working on something for you. Breathe & ask for forgiveness and also forgive others. Remember, tomorrow is a brand new day. Start fresh & clean.

the only person you should try to be better than …. is the person you were yesterday

Don’t be a slave to the system.

• That system which exploit you and your loved ones.
• That system which do not hesitate to kill you because you carry an opinion.
• The system which has been sold to the elites long time ago.
• Screw that system.

Want to learn how to read the Quran?

Hadith on learning/reciting the Quran from our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

1. Whoever recites the Qur’an well and clearly is equal in rank to the Angels who record creation’s deeds. These Angels are gracious, honorable and of lofty rank. He who finds difficulty in reciting the Qur’an will obtain a double reward.
(Bukhari, Muslim).

2. A person whose breast is devoid of the Qur’an (i.e. has not learnt anything of the Qur’an Majeed) is like a desolate house.(Tirmidhi).

3. A person who recites one letter of the Qur’an, obtains one virtue; each virtue multiplies to ten virtues. I am not saying that (ALM) is one letter. But, Alif is one letter; Laam is one letter and Meem is one letter. (Tirmidhi, Darimi).

4. On the day of Resurrection a crown of such brilliance will be placed on the heads of the parents of one who learnt the Qur’an and practiced on its laws, that its glitter will outshine the brilliance of the sun which penetrates your houses. What then do you think will be the position of the one who himself learnt the Qur’an and acted in accordance with it?
(Ahmad, Abu Dawud).

5. Whoever recites the Qur’an, memorizes it, accepts its halal (lawful things) as halal and haram (forbidden things) as haram (i.e. his beliefs in these matters are correct), Allah, the Exalted, will enter him to Paradise and accept his intercession on behalf of ten such persons of his family upon whom entry into Hell has become incumbent (i.e. Allah will forgive them because of his intercession).”
(Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Darimi).

6. Continue reciting the Qur’an because on the Day of Qiyaamah it will appear as an intercessor for the reciter.
(Muslim).

7. Whoever listens to even a single ayat (being recited by another person) obtains such a virtue which perpetually multiplies (it increases in merit continuously). The one who recited the ayat will on the Day of Resurrection find the recited ayat in the form of a Noor (which will be of greater value and significance than the virtue which accrued to the one who had listened to the recitation). (Ahmad).

8. The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.(Bukhari).

9. On the Day of Resurrection the Qur’an will petition Allah to cloak the one who had recited it with garments of honor and respect. A crown of honor will then be placed on the head of the reciter. The Qur’an will then petition Allah to shower His pleasure on the reciter. Allah will then become pleased with him. The reciter will then be asked to recite the Qur’an, thereby attaining higher ranks of elevation. In reward for each ayat a virtue will accrue to him.
(Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaimah).

10. Continue climbing (higher and higher in rank) with your recitation in the same way as you recited with care and concern on earth. Your abode (of residing) is located (at that rank attained) with the last ayat recited.
(Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Ibn Habbaan).

I'll always live free

I will never live in disgrace.

I will never bow down before any man.

I will never let you humiliate me.

I will never be your slave.

Even if you take my liberty,

You will never take my dignity.

I will always live free.

Cut my throat from ear to ear.

Suck my life from year to year.

Rip my skin from tear to tear.

Pound my brain from fear to fear.

My flesh may bleed, but my soul will shine.

My heart may break, but my face will smile.

I will always live free.

Whatever will be will be.

No matter what my destiny,

Even under tyranny,

Even in captivity,

I am free.

I was born free.

I will always live free….
 

Source: Babar Ahmed Written on the 8th Anniversary of Police Assault…

Invitation 2 the truth

Dear Brothers/Sisters

It is a humble invitation to a truth, which is revealed by God (Allah-almighty) to the total mankind, up on Prophet Muhammad (Peace be up on Him) as revealed before on Prophets Moses (Mosa), Jesus (Isa) and other Prophets (Peace be up on them all). But now only 100% purely existing religion in this world is Islam! And only purely 100% existing revelation is Holy Qur’an All other revelations are corrupted! The only true God Allah-almighty/our creator/the creator of universe says in Qur’an (V51: 56) that “And I (Allah) created not the Jinn and Mankind except that they should worship Me (Allah alone)”. As well as in (Qur’an 3:64) Allah says that “O people of the Scripture! Come to a Word that is Just between us (Muslim) and you, that we worship none but Allah (Alone), and that we associate no partners with Him (Allah), and that none of us shall take others as Lords (Gods) besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: Bear witness that we are Muslims (truly submitted/obeying to only-God)”.

Islam is a total submission and worship to only Allah-almighty/only-God/our-Creator, Creator of universe, Self-sufficient- Master, whom all creatures need, He begets not, nor was He Begotten, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, 100%-Perfect, Eternal and there is none Co-equal or comparable unto Him-(Allah).

A voluntary relationship/submission to our Creator/Sustainer Allah in His Oneness with obedience (of His commands-Qur’an and teaching of Prophet Muhammad PBUH), and denouncing polytheism and its adherents to gain a peaceful/successful life in this world and Hereafter gain Paradise as well as protection from Hell-fire.

None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, Muhammed is the Messenger of Allah

Nothing else is worthy of worship; not stones, statues, crosses, tombs, the sun, the moon, stars, movie stars, musician, athletes, Prophets (from any religion), saints, priests, temples, animals, religious scholars or any creature. If worship anything other than Allah-almighty, is the only sin that would never be forgiven on the Day of Judgment!  If you do not study this truth, adopt it and publish it in front of your people, you would be responsible for your people and yourself hereafter on the Day of Judgment.

No Terrorism in Islam:

“There is no compulsion in religion (Islam). Verily, the right path (Islam-Monotheism) has become distinct from the wrong path (Polytheism), whoever disbelieves in “Taguth” (all false Gods) and believes in Allah (only God), and then he has grasped the most trustworthy-handhold that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower” (Qur’an 2:256). The only times in which Islamic believers are allowed to take up arms are when they are defending their own lives and the lives of their people. When they See the weak being oppressed in acts of tyranny, and when they are prohibited from practicing their religion. Aside from these circumstances, there is no legitimate fighting in Islam.

Who Do Muslim Worship ? 

The submission of man to his Creator is the essence of Islam. The word “Islam” literally means, “to submit” or “to surrender. “The real question one should ask is: “submit and surrender” to whom? Muslims submit and surrender their will and desires to the will and the laws of the Creator. This is what “Islam” truly means. By referring to, “The Creator”, Muslims are talking about “Allah.”

Allah is the Creator of all that is in the heavens and the earth. In Islam, Allah is the True and Only Creator, and only he deserves to be worshipped. Nothing else is worthy of worship; not stones, statues, crosses, tombs (of any religion), the sun, the moon, stars, temples, animals, Prophets (from any religion), messengers, saints, priests, movie stars, musicians, athletes, or religious scholars. All of those are created beings, and are not worthy of worship in Islam. In fact, doing that is to associate partners with Allah, and it is the only sin that would never be forgiven on the Day of Judgment.

Allah is the Arabic word for God. This is the way all Arab Jews, Christians and Muslims call God. Allah is the personal name of God, which He gave to Himself in the Qur’an. The Qur’an is the last and final revelation from Allah to mankind, that Allah gave to Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, through the Angel Gabriel. The name “Allah” is unique. It has no feminine or masculine form (unlike ‘god’ or ‘goddess’). It also has no plural form (unlike ‘gods’ and goddesses’). The name “Allah” simply means “The One and Only True God.”

The name “Allah” was not a name invented by the Arabs. It has been the name of God since the beginning of time. In the Torah, we can easily find the name that God gave Himself, “Elah”, or in some cases, “Eloh” (Elohim -[im] being a form of respect in the Hebrew language). It was also used in the Aramaic language, which was the language spoken by our beloved Prophet Jesus, alayhes salam.

The Creator, Allah, has perfect attributes. He is the First; there was none before Him, and He is the Last. Allah is the Ever-living; everything will end in death, except Him. He is the Protecting Friend and to Him is the Final Return, where everything will be dealt with and judged in the Most Perfect and Just way.

Muslims are confident of the Just and Perfect Judgment of Allah, The Creator, because He tells us repeatedly in the Qur’an that He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, and perfectly just.

Allah also tells us in the Qur’an, that He does not beget, nor is He begotten. Begetting offspring, eating and sleeping are all characteristics of created things. Compare this, for example, to the Biblical ideas of God resting on the seventh day of creation, and begetting a son.

Muslims believe that Allah does not have the characteristics of people, animals or any created things. Muslims also believe that Allah is All- Powerful and able to do all things, He merely says to it “Be” and it is. Such as the case of the miraculous birth of Prophet Jesus, alayhes salam, and when Allah created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them.

The most important point about Islamic worship is to understand that Muslims worship One God only. This pure and simple message of Islam has remained unchanged since the first man walked on earth. From the Prophet Moses, alayhes salam, calling out to his people, “Hear ‘O Israel: The Lord our God is One” [Deuteronomy 6:4 (English-KJV)]; to Prophet Jesus, alayhes salam, teaching and reprimanding his disciples, “Why does thou callest me good? There is none good but one, that is, God” [Matthew 19: 17; Mark 10: 18; Luke 18: 19 (English-KJV)]; to the last messenger of monotheism who came with the final revelation from God proclaiming, “Your God is One God, there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful” [Qur'an 2: 163].

Allah, The One. This is whom over one-billion Muslims across the world pray to five times each day.

The declaration of faith for one who wants to embrace Islam is: “Ashadu Alla Ilaha Illallah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan rasoolullah”, which means when translated to English: “There is nothing worthy of worship but Allah; alone, and Muhammad is His Messenger.”

This simple, yet profound belief is what draws thousands of Westerners and people from all walks of life, religions, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to Islam every year and has made the religion of Islam the fastest growing religion on earth today.

About Oneness of God/Allah 

Monotheism is the essence of Islam. To understand the purity and uniqueness of Islam, one must first study its concept of monotheism.

First, Muslims recognize that God alone is Divine, and that no entity or being shares any of His powers or rights. “God created all things and He is the agent upon which all things depend.” [39:62].

Second, and this is what distinguishes Islam from other faiths. Muslims must not violate the oneness of God in their worship and devotion. There is no praying to, nor through an intermediary, whether it be a prophet, priest, saint or idol. The Prophet made it clear to Muslims that there can only be one object of their worship-God/Allah. There can be no believing in horoscopes, and no fearing “unlucky” numbers. One should only pray to God, put all hope in God, love Him before all else, and only fear the wrath of God. “Do not worship besides God that which cannot help nor harm you.” [21:66].

Third, Islamic monotheism also includes recognizing the perfect names and attributes of God, which He gave himself in the Qur’an. He is Ar-Rahman, the All-Merciful, He created beings in need of that mercy, namely, humans. He is Al-Adl, The Just, and therefore rewards and punishes according to what each person has earned. One cannot compare His love, mercy, wrath, sight, or any other characteristic to that of anyone or anything else. All of the attributes of humankind are created; the attributes of God are not created, but have always existed and are eternal.

One of the earliest revelations to Prophet Muhammad reads: “Say: He is Allah, the One, Allah, the Self-Sufficient Master upon Whom all depend, He begets not, nor is He begotten, and there is none who is comparable unto Him.” [112: 1-4].

Another beautiful verse, known as ‘The Verse of the Kursi/Footstool,’ shows more of His attributes: “Allah! None has the right to be worshipped except He, the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi/footstool extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.” [2:255].

QURAN

The Qur’an is the last scripture that has been revealed to mankind by the Lord Creator and Protector. It was through the last messenger, Muhammad (pbuh), that the world first heard of it. It certainly the Divine scripture that is to be accepted by all, up to the very last man. The term ‘Qur’an’ has the meanings of ‘the recitation’, or ‘that which is to be recited’ and of ‘that which is recited.’ Indeed, the Qur’an itself has employed the connotation ‘the scripture that is recited’ in connection with this term (13:31). Unlike the earlier scriptures, the Qur’an is never a compilation of legal pronouncements or code of laws (Taurat), or hymns (Zaboor) or a collection of Gospel of good news (Injeel). It is highly probable that the Qur’an has been named as the last scripture because each one of its words is to be repeatedly read by thousands upon thousands of its believers and is to be so etched into their hearts as to mould their very lives according to its guidelines. As for the actual reason, it is the Lord Who sent it Who knows the answer thereof.

As far as its believers are concerned, the Qur’an is but the criterion to distinguish truth from falsehood. They understand that all that has been commanded therein constitute the good and all that has been prohibited therein constitute evil. In fact, the Qur’an introduces itself as Furqaan (2:53, 2:185, 3:4, 25:1) which means ‘the criterion to distinguish between truth and falsehood.’ The Qur’an also describes itself as Kitab (book), Dhikr (guidance), Burhaan (evidence), Shifa (cure), Kayyim (that which is pure), Muhaymin (that which preserves the previous scriptures) and the like. Through these attributes the reader of the Qur’an is exposed to the clear picture of the morality enshrined within.

The Theme

The theme of the Qur’an is the salvation of man. As the only creation capable of independent action, man is to follow certain laws for his very survival and progress. All things in the universe follow the Divine laws of their own accord. Indeed, they do not possess the option of straying from this set course. In fact, the systemic functioning of the human body itself compulsorily follows the Divine laws. However, man has been granted freedom of action in certain limited domains. Even in these spheres he can attain salvation if, and only if, he obeys the Divine commandments.
It is to mankind that the Qur’an speaks. It is to his salvation that the Qur’an beckons. It convinces him of the existence of the Lord Creator by turning his attention to the varied and incredible phenomena of nature. It speaks to him of the impermanence of the life of this world and of the utter meaninglessness of wasting an entire lifetime in pursuit of the comforts herein. It makes clear to him the path which must be followed in order that he be of that blessed group which becomes worthy of the entry into Paradise as of the safety from the confines of Hell.

It invites his attention to the history of those who purchased the punishment of Hell in exchange for the comforts of this world. It tells him of those who were granted the entry into Paradise for having led a life of purity.

Briefly put, the Qur’an prepares man for attaining salvation both in this world and the next through obedience to the Divine commandments.

The Style

The Qur’an contains within itself the words of the Lord Creator. Mankind is the subject of its exhortation and address. It is not the discursive style of the other ordinary books which the Qur’an adopts. The style the Qur’an does adopt is not merely the assertive style of scientific books or the discursive style of the history books or the expressive style of the books of literature. However, the Qur’an does accept all of these styles. The Qur’an does not assert the required point by elaborating on the branches and sub-branches of a selected central topic. The Qur’an’s has not been a method in which the subject is first determined on the foundations of which is then divided the various chapters and sub-tittles. It is in a very haphazard manner that a varied assortment of subjects are dealt within its pages.
It can be safely said that the style of the Qur’an is one by which it successfully communicates with those who are being addressed by it. The Qur’an teaches man the path of salvation. To that end, it does employ the lessons of science and history. Glad tidings as well as stern warnings – both find their way in between its other verses. It convinces one of the reward which is to be had in following the true path and of the dire consequences that ensue from going against it. It calls for man’s recognition of the truth of its message by way of his casting his eyes over his surroundings and of employing the faculties of his intelligence and reasoning. It is in an entirely mixed form that all of these injunctions have come together. It is in the interest of those who are addressed that the Lord Himself has adopted this style. Indeed, this style has proved effective in making its appeal felt within the human society which consists of both the intellectuals as well as the ordinary people. To approach the Qur’an as one would a book of science or history, without proper appreciation of this special and particular style, would be to do little justice to the satisfactory comprehension of its contents.

Chapters And Wordings

The Qur’an consists of 114 chapters. A chapter is called a Surah. Each chapter has been given a different name. The first wordings of certain chapters have been used to name the chapter itself. Other surahs derive their name from a particular reference somewhere in its middle portion. There are yet other surahs which are named after the main theme therein. Some other surahs have names which highlight the basic issue discussed in them.
There is also much difference in the size of each surah. Indeed, there are surahs which vary in length from three small verses to lengthy surahs which have nearly three hundred.

Each verse of the surahs is called an aayath. In the length of the aayaths, too, there exists much disparity. The aayaths range from very short ones, which comprise a combination of a few sounds, to very lengthy ones indeed. Many aayaths are in themselves complete words. Then there are other aayaths which form full sentences only if put together. Similarly, there are aayaths which are a combination of complete words. The structure and length of the aayaths have all been decided by God Almighty Himself.

Divinity

Given below is a list of some of the evidences in support of the Divine nature of the Qur’an:

1. It , itself, declares that it is a Divine Scripture

2. It remains unchanged up to the Last Day.

3. The path of right conduct that it prescribes is faultless.

4. It is practicable.

5. The history that it teaches is unadulterated and honest.

6. Its literature is incomparable.

7. The prophecies made in it can be seen to have come true.

8. The references in it to the varied phenomena of nature, as representing the signs of God, are free of controversies.

9. There is no reference, whatsoever, of an unscientific nature in it.

10. It is free of all contradictions.

11. None has been able to face the challenge it poses when it calls forth all, and any, to produce an equivalent of at least one of its chapters.

12. The person who was appointed with it in the world was himself of a truthful and selfless nature.

Life is full of opportunities

A young man wished to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and said,
“Son, go stand out in that field. I’m going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter.”

The young man stood in the pasture awaiting the first bull.
The barn door opened and out ran the biggest, meanest-looking bull he had ever seen. He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through the pasture out the back gate.

The barn door opened again. Unbelievable. He had never seen anything so big and fierce in his life. It stood pawing the ground, grunting, slinging slobber as it eyed him. Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pasture, out the back gate.

The door opened a third time. A smile came across his face. This was the weakest, scrawniest little bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He grabbed… but the bull had no tail!

Moral

Life is full of opportunities. Some will be easy to take advantage of, some will be difficult. But once we let them pass (often in hopes of something better), those opportunities may never again be available. So always grab the first opportunity.

Inspiring you to..

Be a voice of Freedom, Justice, Peace & Equality

Because, we must be Free like all others….

Free as a leaf falling from an autumn tree,
Free as single drop of rain falling from the heavens,
Free like a flower in the spring breeze,
Free as a bird gliding across the western horizon

Free to express what we feel when we feel
Free to speak what we want when we want
Free to dress the way we want
Free to walk wherever we want….

You say we are all free in this world,
But, I say open your eyes and take a deeper look,
Into the lives of those,
Who have never experienced freedom.

You say freedom is a gift,
That should be used wisely.
But, I say open your minds and your hearts
And shower the gift of freedom, peace & justice

‘In order to have peace we need justice

To have justice we need mercy& Humanity,

To have mercy we need love & BROTHERHOOD

To have love & Brotherhood we need FREEDOM.’

To have all those we need Peace, Peace, Peace!!!

Its the next generation slogan & struggle!!!

Only Peace is the complete solution for all the global problems

The 10 sickness of the heart

Imaam buddy

"It’s a good idea to find an Imaan Buddy, so when the Imaan battery needs to be charged again, there is someone who will give their help and support like a friend, sibling or spouse. It’s very helpful, because when times get stressful and frustrating there is someone who can not only offer their support on the issues which are causing stress but also give reminders that it’s a must to pray and not to forget Allah."

How is it possible

"How is it possible for one’s heart to be certain that one is going to meet Allah, that Allah sees and hears all that he does, and knows his secret open affairs, and that he will be made to stand before Allah, answerable for all his deeds - how can one be certain and aware of all of this, and yet persist upon things which displease Allah; persist upon abandoning Allah’s orders, neglecting His rights, and yet claim that he has good expectation of Allah?"

Best charity

Truth of all truths

The promises of Allah

• Me: Will I be protected by Allah?
• Allah: Truly, Allah defends those who believe.[22:38]
• Me: Will anyone ever overcome me?
• Allah: And never will Allah grant to the disbelievers a way (to triumph) over the believers. [4:141]
• Me: Will Allah forgive me for the bad I have done?
• Allah: Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds [that] for them there is forgiveness and great reward. [5:9]
• Me: Will I have peace and security?
• Allah: They who believe and do not mix their belief with injustice - those will have security, and they are [rightly] guided. [6:82]
• Me: Will my ending be good?
• Allah: For those who believe and work righteousness, is (every) blessedness, and a beautiful place of (final) return. [13:29]
• Me: Will I be protected against the devil?
• Allah: No authority has he (i.e. Shaitaan) over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord. [16:99]
• Me: Will people love me as a Muslim?
• Allah: Verily, those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the Most Gracious will bestow love for them.[19:96]
• Me: Will Allah be my friend?
• Allah: And Allah is the Wali (Protector and Helper) of the believers. [3:68]
• Me: Will Allah be with me?
• Allah: For verily Allah is with those who believe! [8:19]
• Me: Will I have a good life?
• Allah: Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do. [16:97]

Worth many thousands of words..

An Israeli soldier tries to arrest a Palestinian boy at gun point in Jerusalem and a female activist intervenes, body checking the armed soldier, giving the boy a chance to run away. Now THAT’s what I call solidarity!! :)

give thanks to Allah

How often do we give thanks to Allah for the blessings which we have? Our daily lives may be busy and we many not even have time for our own selves, but make time for Allah and contemplate how blessed you are. Even with every trial or test that we experience, it helps to bring us one step closer to a more complete faith as it tests our patience and gratitude. Will we give up our faith because of one incident? Will you question Allah’s authority because something did not turn out the way you wanted it to? If we focus more on what we have, rather on what ‘we think’ we do not have, our faith would be sky high and we would not feel depressed. We must give thanks to Allah for the blessings that we have in our lives, inshaAllah.