By: ABU ABDILLAH
Assalamualaikum,
We hear often speakers in Friday prayer talking about Paradise and all of us find their hearts, minds and thoughts tuned on that "frequency". However, the speakers in their majority talk about Paradise as if it were a house for men only. Reality is not like that. Paradise is for believers men and women. The only price for it is belief in Allah, Love of Allah and His Messenger, and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.
In what follows are the glad tidings given by the Messenger of Allah, sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallam, to three women among his companions.
Narrated 'Aisha:
I did not feel jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet as much as I did of Khadija (although) she died before he married me, for I often heard him mentioning her, and Allah had told him to give her the good tidings that she would have a palace of Qasab (i.e. pipes of precious stones and pearls in Paradise), and whenever he slaughtered a sheep, he would send her women-friends a good share of it. [al-Bukhari]
Narrated Ismail:
I asked 'Abdullah bin Abi Aufa, "Did the Prophet give glad tidings to Khadija?" He said, "Yes, of a palace of Qasab (in Paradise) where there will be neither any noise nor any fatigue." [al-Bukhari]
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Jibreel (Gabriel) came to the Prophet and said, "O Allah's Apostle! This is Khadija coming to you with a dish having meat soup (or some food or drink). When she reaches you, greet her on behalf of her Lord (i.e. Allah) and on my behalf, and give her the glad tidings of having a Qasab palace in Paradise wherein there will be neither any noise nor any fatigue (trouble)." [al-Bukhari]
Narrated 'Ata bin Abi Rabah:
Ibn 'Abbas said to me, "Shall I show you a woman of the people of Paradise?" I said, "Yes." He said, "This black lady came to the Prophet and said, 'I get attacks of epilepsy and my body becomes uncovered; please invoke Allah for me.' The Prophet said (to her), 'If you wish, be patient and you will have (enter) Paradise; and if you wish, I will invoke Allah to cure you.' She said, 'I will remain patient,' and added, 'but I become uncovered, so please invoke Allah for me that I may not become uncovered.' So he invoked Allah for her." [al-Bukhari]
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah:
The Prophet said, "I saw myself (in a dream) entering Paradise, and behold! I saw Ar-Rumaisa', Abu Talha's wife. I heard footsteps. I asked, Who is it? Somebody said, 'It is Bilal ' Then I saw a palace and a lady sitting in its courtyard. I asked, 'For whom is this palace?' Somebody replied, 'It is for 'Umar.' I intended to enter it and see it, but I thought of your ('Umar's) Ghira (and gave up the attempt)." 'Umar said, "Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah's Apostle! How dare I think of my Ghira (self-respect) being offended by you? [al-Bukhari]
After this short trip to the time of prophethood, and to Paradise, let us come back to earth and to our time.
These were women..., and they deserved Paradise..., why? how?
My dear Muslim fellow and especially sisters YOU MUST learn how these women lived, what they did in their lives, how they behaved, how they spoke, how they dressed, how they walked, how they ....
The black woman mentioned in this Hadith is not even known by her name, or who she were, she is rather known by her deeds, her faith, her modesty, her chastity, her care about not being uncovered and for her being an inmate of Paradise. And that is what matters indeed.
There are few points that are worth mentioning in regard of her case:
- She was physically sick, yet she sought cure in the du`a of the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam. she knew that the one who cures, ash_Shaafee, is Allah. and Allah would answer the answer of His messenger.
- She prefered being patient and suffering in this world and getting the eternal reward of Paradise. Remember : Iman+Suffering+Patience==> Paradise. She suffered from sickness, in their way to pleasing Allah and obeying Him, other women can suffer from society, from family, or from other sources [as was the case of some Sahabiyyaat]. And no matter who you are, if you are in the path of Allah you will encounter difficulties, because Paradise is rounded by hardships. If things are easy and just flowing then one must check him/herself. Especially in this American environment, it may be difficult for a young man to wear a beard [and yet it is mandatory], not to talk to women and be away from them [and yet it is mandatory] except if necessary and to ... and not to ... and it may be difficult for a young woman to wear the dress of modesty, the hijab (1) [and yet it is mandatory], not to talk to men and be away from them [and yet it is mandatory] except if necessary and to ...and not to ... All these may be difficult to achieve for some in the beginning, but when one overcomes him/herself for the sake of Allah, then all the other obstacles are nothing. How to overcome oneself? By knowing Allah by His names and attributes, by loving Allah and His Messenger, by obeying Him and His Messenger ... and then the help of Allah is there since He is the one who is pleased, and let the world fall down and collapse as long as Allah is pleased and let the world fall down and collapse as long as Allah is not displeased.
(1) hijab IS NOT a piece of cloth a woman puts on her head as a head cover or scarf while the rest of the body is covered with tight or shape revealing dress [such as pants] or while mingling with men and talking to them as some ignorants and deviants [the most dangerous ones being the modernists] want muslim women to believe, and they led astray many of them unfortunately. Hijab is much more than that physically, morally and spiritually.
-She prefered being patient, but could not tolerate that her honor, her modesty and her chastity be damaged or even touched, nor that any part of her body be uncovered, though she had no control over it. Indeed She was a real slave and servant of Allah, she was a faithful, she was a believer, she was a muslimah, she was a righteous and pious woman, she was a truthful woman, she was loyal to Allah and His Messenger, she was a smart and wise woman, she was a great woman, she was ... she said :
"but I become uncovered, so please invoke Allah for me [make du`a to Allah for me] that I may not become uncovered."
If words are to be written in Gold, these words should be written in gold ...
Dear sisters,
If you want Paradise, follow the black woman, may Allah be pleased with her, follow Khadija, may Allah be pleased with her, follow Ar-Rumaisa' may Allah be pleased with her.
Dear sisters,
Ask yourself what made Khadija be greeted by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta`aalaa and by Jibreel alaihi as-Salaam. Ask yourself what made Khadija be rewarded a Palace in Jannah as noone can imagine.
Reading the biography of Khadija and ar-Rumaisaa' one would wish to be their servant, to carry their shoes, to wash their clothes, to ...or to serve them in any possible way and get du`a from them.
My dears we just don't know the great ones of this Ummah, would we know them and follow them we would be in the forefront of mankind ...
and as it is said "Iman (faith) is not by hope, it is rather what occurs in the heart and is prooved by the deeds" [maa waqa`a fil qalbi wa saddaqahul-`amal]
I leave you to think about this and pray to Allah to make us all among the dwellers of Paradise and to bestow on us the faith and the patience that lead us to Paradise. And to bless the present Muslim Ummah with many women like the black woman may Allah be pleased with her
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Surah 18 Al-Kahf
4 parts - total 37 mins
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It is recommended to recite Surat al-Kahf completely the night before Friday, and it is also recommended to do so Friday itself, before Maghrib time. Ibn Abidin said, �And it is best to do so early on Friday, in order to rush to the good and to avoid forgetting. � [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, �Bab al-Jumu`ah�]
The evidence for it being recommended includes the hadith related by Hakim and Bayhaqi, from Abu Sa`id (Allah be pleased with him), �Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday, light shall shine forth for him between the two Fridays.� [Ibn Hajar, Talkhis al-Habir]
It is mentioned in Heavenly Ornaments, by Imam al-Tahanawi:
Assalamu Alaikum Warahamtullahi Wabrakatahu
Chapter 18, The Cave (Al-Kahf)
There are many benefits of reciting sura Kahf on fridays - but when reciting one must also reflect on the four stories told in this chapter!!!
Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light from one Friday to the next. (Ahmed)
Whoever memorizes ten Ayat from the beginning of Surat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal. (at Thirmidhi and Abu Dawood)
Translated by www.daralislamlive.com
The goal of this chapter: protection from trials.
The chapter narrates four stories. At the end of each story there is a verse containing the moral goal of the story.
Story 1: Companions of the Cave
The story revolves around a group of a few youth (maybe 3, 5 or 7 young men) who believed in Allah in a country full of disbelievers. The youth tried hard to guide their king and people to the path of Allah, but they were rejected. When the few believers felt they were endangered and their countrymen were plotting to murder them, Allah revealed to them to flee to a cave to hide. Here the miracle occurred; Allah made them sleep for 309 years. When they awoke, they thought they slept for a couple of days. One of them decided to leave the cave in disguise to get food for the others. To his surprise he found himself in a totally different place full of believers and worshippers. The countrymen were even more surprised to see his old coins and his old clothes and to hear his strange story about a king who died centuries ago. They decided to follow him to the cave. At that point the cave companions died. Allah wanted the countrymen to make this discovery to know about Allah's miracle in honour of the good believers and take them as an example of devoted worshippers.
Story 2: Owner of the Two Gardens and his Friend
The story revolves around a rich man who owned two huge gardens that produced lots of fruits and plants. The rich man never thanked Allah for these blessings. He had a good friend who advised him to be repentant and go back to Allah's path; however the rich man refused and challenged his friend that nothing will ever happen to him or his gardens. So Allah punished him by destroying his two gardens as the rich man watched.
Story 3: Prophet Moses (Musa) and Al-Khidr
The Israelites asked Prophet Musa (P.B.U.H.) about the most knowledgeable human being on earth, so Musa replied: "I am". Allah revealed to Prophet Musa that there was a more knowledgeable man than him, and his name was Al-Khidr. So Prophet Musa decided to travel to look for Al-Khidr to learn from his knowledge. When the Prophet found him and asked to follow him to learn, Al-Khidr told Musa: "You can't have patience with me. How can you be patient in what you do not have comprehensive knowledge of?" However, Prophet Musa insisted to be with him. Al-Khidr replied: "If you would follow me, then do not question me about anything until I myself speak to you about it."
As they walked they passed by a boat, Al-Khidr made a hole in it. Musa was surprised and asked Al-Khidr for a reason, however Al-Khidr reminded Musa of their agreement not to ask questions, then they walked on. They passed by a young boy. Al-Khidr killed him. Prophet Musa asked him how he could murder an innocent soul; however Al-Khidr warned Musa if he asked any more questions then he will leave. They walked for very long until they got really tired and hungry, when they reached a town, they asked its people for food and shelter, however the townsmen refused. Then they found in the town a wall, which was about to fall, so Al-Khidr started building this wall. Musa was very surprised that he was doing this for people who were not hospitable, so he asked Al-Khidr to take money for re-building the wall. At that point Al-Khidr decided to leave the Prophet for his impatience and too many questions, and decided to give him part of his knowledge for the events he did not comprehend.
Al-Khidr explained that the boat belonged to poor people working on the river and he made a small hole in it because behind them was a king who seized every good boat by force. As for the boy, his parents were righteous believers, however the boy was going to grow and become a disbeliever, so Al-Khidr intended that the Lord might give them a better son in his place. As for the wall, it belonged to two orphans in the town and beneath it a treasure left to them by their righteous father. So when the boys reach maturity they would know where to find the hidden treasure.
Al-Khidr was given future knowledge by the order of Allah. Prophet Musa learned a lot from him. The message here is, sometimes we think bad things have happened to us because we do not see the full picture, however Allah knows best, therefore we must always trust in His fate.
Story 4: The Two-Horned King
The story revolves around a great king, the two-horned, who owns power and knowledge. He travelled from one place to another to spread Allah's message. He reached a country whose people asked for his help against Gog and Magog. So the king built a barrier with the help of the people to block the evil of Gog and Magog from the people. This barrier will someday collapse as a sign of the arrival of Day of Judgment.
Different Types of Trials
As a first impression one might think the four stories have no link between them, however on a closer look one will find that each story talks about a different "fitnah" i.e. trial, meaning an instance of hardship to test one's endurance. The four stories talk about four different trials human beings could go through.
The story of the cave companions talks about the trial of religion. People can be tested with their endurance in their faith and whether they will persevere in its protection or not.
The story of the owner of the two gardens talks about the trial of money. Some people get busy adding to their richness and forget to thank the main source, Allah.
The story of Musa and Al-Khidr talks about the trial of knowledge. Some people become arrogant with their rich knowledge and forget that Allah has all the knowledge and that with His permission, they were granted a small part of it. They might even choose not to teach anyone, or even worse study useless things that will not benefit anyone.
The story of the two-horned king talks about the trial of power. Some people abuse their power and think power will be with them forever.
Benefits of Reading The Cave Chapter
A) The goal of this chapter is the protection from all these different trials, so these stories serve as a reminder.
B) Also there is a Prophetic saying that whoever reads The Cave chapter on Friday, Allah will give them light from their feet to the heavens.
C) Muslims also read this chapter on Fridays to protect them from the trial of "Al-Dajjal" i.e. the Antichrist, who is expected to spread evil around the world. There is a link between this chapter and the trials of the Antichrist.
Trial of religion: the Antichrist will ask people to worship him and deceive many by his ability to resurrect the dead.
Trial of money: the Antichrist will order the earth to bring out its treasures and will control the rain to make people rich to follow him.
Trial of knowledge: the Antichrist will deceive many by his ability to foresee the future.
Trial of power: the Antichrist will be able to control most of the countries on earth except for Madinah and Makkah.
How to be Protected from Trials?
At the end of each story there is a verse or two to serve as a commentary on the way of protection from such trials.
After the companions of the cave story it is clear that the trial of religion can be protected through righteous companions to assist on perseverance and patience. Also to remember the Day of Judgment when the righteous will be rewarded, verses 28 and 29.
After the owner of the two gardens story it is clear that the trial of money can be protected through understanding our real purpose in life and reminder of the Day of Judgment, verses 45 and 46.
After the story of Moses and Al-Khidr it is clear that the protection from the trial of knowledge is through modesty, verse 69.
After the story of the two-horned king it is clear that the protection from the trial of power is through the belief that loyalty of one's work should only be towards Allah and remembering the Day of Judgment, verses 103 and 104.
The last verse, 110, of this chapter concentrates on the protection from all trials is by doing righteous deeds, with its goal being only towards Allah. The religious scholars say for a work to be accepted by Allah, it requires two things; to be good, and devoted towards Allah.
Towards the middle of the chapter in verse 50, we find the story of the devil narrated, after the first two stories and before the last two. The devil is the main motivator behind any trial, so Allah wanted to warn us not to fall in such trap.
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4)
It is recommended to recite Surat al-Kahf completely the night before Friday, and it is also recommended to do so Friday itself, before Maghrib time. Ibn Abidin said, �And it is best to do so early on Friday, in order to rush to the good and to avoid forgetting. � [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, �Bab al-Jumu`ah�]
The evidence for it being recommended includes the hadith related by Hakim and Bayhaqi, from Abu Sa`id (Allah be pleased with him), �Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday, light shall shine forth for him between the two Fridays.� [Ibn Hajar, Talkhis al-Habir]
It is mentioned in Heavenly Ornaments, by Imam al-Tahanawi:
Assalamu Alaikum Warahamtullahi Wabrakatahu
Chapter 18, The Cave (Al-Kahf)
There are many benefits of reciting sura Kahf on fridays - but when reciting one must also reflect on the four stories told in this chapter!!!
Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light from one Friday to the next. (Ahmed)
Whoever memorizes ten Ayat from the beginning of Surat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal. (at Thirmidhi and Abu Dawood)
Translated by www.daralislamlive.com
The goal of this chapter: protection from trials.
The chapter narrates four stories. At the end of each story there is a verse containing the moral goal of the story.
Story 1: Companions of the Cave
The story revolves around a group of a few youth (maybe 3, 5 or 7 young men) who believed in Allah in a country full of disbelievers. The youth tried hard to guide their king and people to the path of Allah, but they were rejected. When the few believers felt they were endangered and their countrymen were plotting to murder them, Allah revealed to them to flee to a cave to hide. Here the miracle occurred; Allah made them sleep for 309 years. When they awoke, they thought they slept for a couple of days. One of them decided to leave the cave in disguise to get food for the others. To his surprise he found himself in a totally different place full of believers and worshippers. The countrymen were even more surprised to see his old coins and his old clothes and to hear his strange story about a king who died centuries ago. They decided to follow him to the cave. At that point the cave companions died. Allah wanted the countrymen to make this discovery to know about Allah's miracle in honour of the good believers and take them as an example of devoted worshippers.
Story 2: Owner of the Two Gardens and his Friend
The story revolves around a rich man who owned two huge gardens that produced lots of fruits and plants. The rich man never thanked Allah for these blessings. He had a good friend who advised him to be repentant and go back to Allah's path; however the rich man refused and challenged his friend that nothing will ever happen to him or his gardens. So Allah punished him by destroying his two gardens as the rich man watched.
Story 3: Prophet Moses (Musa) and Al-Khidr
The Israelites asked Prophet Musa (P.B.U.H.) about the most knowledgeable human being on earth, so Musa replied: "I am". Allah revealed to Prophet Musa that there was a more knowledgeable man than him, and his name was Al-Khidr. So Prophet Musa decided to travel to look for Al-Khidr to learn from his knowledge. When the Prophet found him and asked to follow him to learn, Al-Khidr told Musa: "You can't have patience with me. How can you be patient in what you do not have comprehensive knowledge of?" However, Prophet Musa insisted to be with him. Al-Khidr replied: "If you would follow me, then do not question me about anything until I myself speak to you about it."
As they walked they passed by a boat, Al-Khidr made a hole in it. Musa was surprised and asked Al-Khidr for a reason, however Al-Khidr reminded Musa of their agreement not to ask questions, then they walked on. They passed by a young boy. Al-Khidr killed him. Prophet Musa asked him how he could murder an innocent soul; however Al-Khidr warned Musa if he asked any more questions then he will leave. They walked for very long until they got really tired and hungry, when they reached a town, they asked its people for food and shelter, however the townsmen refused. Then they found in the town a wall, which was about to fall, so Al-Khidr started building this wall. Musa was very surprised that he was doing this for people who were not hospitable, so he asked Al-Khidr to take money for re-building the wall. At that point Al-Khidr decided to leave the Prophet for his impatience and too many questions, and decided to give him part of his knowledge for the events he did not comprehend.
Al-Khidr explained that the boat belonged to poor people working on the river and he made a small hole in it because behind them was a king who seized every good boat by force. As for the boy, his parents were righteous believers, however the boy was going to grow and become a disbeliever, so Al-Khidr intended that the Lord might give them a better son in his place. As for the wall, it belonged to two orphans in the town and beneath it a treasure left to them by their righteous father. So when the boys reach maturity they would know where to find the hidden treasure.
Al-Khidr was given future knowledge by the order of Allah. Prophet Musa learned a lot from him. The message here is, sometimes we think bad things have happened to us because we do not see the full picture, however Allah knows best, therefore we must always trust in His fate.
Story 4: The Two-Horned King
The story revolves around a great king, the two-horned, who owns power and knowledge. He travelled from one place to another to spread Allah's message. He reached a country whose people asked for his help against Gog and Magog. So the king built a barrier with the help of the people to block the evil of Gog and Magog from the people. This barrier will someday collapse as a sign of the arrival of Day of Judgment.
Different Types of Trials
As a first impression one might think the four stories have no link between them, however on a closer look one will find that each story talks about a different "fitnah" i.e. trial, meaning an instance of hardship to test one's endurance. The four stories talk about four different trials human beings could go through.
The story of the cave companions talks about the trial of religion. People can be tested with their endurance in their faith and whether they will persevere in its protection or not.
The story of the owner of the two gardens talks about the trial of money. Some people get busy adding to their richness and forget to thank the main source, Allah.
The story of Musa and Al-Khidr talks about the trial of knowledge. Some people become arrogant with their rich knowledge and forget that Allah has all the knowledge and that with His permission, they were granted a small part of it. They might even choose not to teach anyone, or even worse study useless things that will not benefit anyone.
The story of the two-horned king talks about the trial of power. Some people abuse their power and think power will be with them forever.
Benefits of Reading The Cave Chapter
A) The goal of this chapter is the protection from all these different trials, so these stories serve as a reminder.
B) Also there is a Prophetic saying that whoever reads The Cave chapter on Friday, Allah will give them light from their feet to the heavens.
C) Muslims also read this chapter on Fridays to protect them from the trial of "Al-Dajjal" i.e. the Antichrist, who is expected to spread evil around the world. There is a link between this chapter and the trials of the Antichrist.
Trial of religion: the Antichrist will ask people to worship him and deceive many by his ability to resurrect the dead.
Trial of money: the Antichrist will order the earth to bring out its treasures and will control the rain to make people rich to follow him.
Trial of knowledge: the Antichrist will deceive many by his ability to foresee the future.
Trial of power: the Antichrist will be able to control most of the countries on earth except for Madinah and Makkah.
How to be Protected from Trials?
At the end of each story there is a verse or two to serve as a commentary on the way of protection from such trials.
After the companions of the cave story it is clear that the trial of religion can be protected through righteous companions to assist on perseverance and patience. Also to remember the Day of Judgment when the righteous will be rewarded, verses 28 and 29.
After the owner of the two gardens story it is clear that the trial of money can be protected through understanding our real purpose in life and reminder of the Day of Judgment, verses 45 and 46.
After the story of Moses and Al-Khidr it is clear that the protection from the trial of knowledge is through modesty, verse 69.
After the story of the two-horned king it is clear that the protection from the trial of power is through the belief that loyalty of one's work should only be towards Allah and remembering the Day of Judgment, verses 103 and 104.
The last verse, 110, of this chapter concentrates on the protection from all trials is by doing righteous deeds, with its goal being only towards Allah. The religious scholars say for a work to be accepted by Allah, it requires two things; to be good, and devoted towards Allah.
Towards the middle of the chapter in verse 50, we find the story of the devil narrated, after the first two stories and before the last two. The devil is the main motivator behind any trial, so Allah wanted to warn us not to fall in such trap.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Belajar Bahasa Al Quran
Assalamualaikum wbt,
Jazakallah kepada penyumbang-penyumbang maklumat(Kak Aini n Kak Tasya) bagi mempelajari Bahasa Arab - Bahasa Al Quran.
Sila muat turun fail-fail yang berkaitan dan klik link2 yang amat baik.
1) Fail .pdf
2) Wikipedia
3) Quranic Lesson
4) Interview with sh. Jamaal Zarabozo
5) Lesson in Arabic Language - Madinah
Jazakallah kepada penyumbang-penyumbang maklumat(Kak Aini n Kak Tasya) bagi mempelajari Bahasa Arab - Bahasa Al Quran.
Sila muat turun fail-fail yang berkaitan dan klik link2 yang amat baik.
1) Fail .pdf
2) Wikipedia
3) Quranic Lesson
4) Interview with sh. Jamaal Zarabozo
5) Lesson in Arabic Language - Madinah
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