http://www.sisterszone.com/blog/ Latest Blogs http://www.sisterszone.com/deenprogress/blog/yearning-hope-certainty/ I came across this piece quite unexpectedly in the course of studying for an exam. It was something i wrote years ago as a medical student in a wave o...]]> I came across this piece quite unexpectedly in the course of studying for an exam. It was something i wrote years ago as a medical student in a wave of emotion as I struggled with fertility issues........


Much as I love Obstetrics and Gynaecology
I cannot wait to finish this bitter-sweet posting
Wife - Student - Patient - Student
I have learnt a lot
Yet daily the void is there
Gnawing ever so constantly....

I really should leave
All these gynaecologic emergencies
Infertility
Ante-natal care
The painfl, wonderful process of Labour
A girl can only take so much...

Oh, how i yearn!
But my solace is in Him
The One Who Never Slumbers
Despairing as it sometimes appears
Someday, the stammerer call his
Fa.... Fa.... Father's name!

So, even if it'll be
In Jannah
My wounds will heal
My heart will sing
My soul will find
One Day.........]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/deenprogress/blog/yearning-hope-certainty/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:58:19 +0000 deenprogress http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/practical-acts-of-kufr/ ar - en - zh - es
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Is it possible to do practical acts of kufr that put one beyond the pale of Islam?.




Praise be to Allaah.

Practical acts of kufr put one beyond the pale of Islam, such as prostrating to anyone other than Allaah or offering a sacrifice to anyone other than Allaah. This is a practical act of kufr that puts one beyond the pale of Islam. The one who slaughters a sacrifice to an idol or a star or the jinn has committed a practical act of major kufr. Similarly if he prays to them or prostrates to them, he has committed a practical act of major kufr. Similarly, if he reviles Islam or reviles the Messenger or mocks Allaah or the Messenger, this is a practical act of major kufr, according to all Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah. End quote.



Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn Baaz (28/146).]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/practical-acts-of-kufr/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:23:54 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/is-he-a-kafir-who-says/ ar - en - es
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If a person says that there is anyone controlling the universe other than Allaah, is he a kaafir?.


Praise be to Allaah.

The Muslims believe that Allaah is the only controller of the universe; He is the only One Who controls the affairs of all created things. This comes under the idea of Tawheed al-Ruboobiyyah (Oneness of Divine Lordship), which is the belief that there is no creator but Allaah, no sovereign except Allaah, no controller of the affairs of creation except Allaah. The one who believes anything other than that is a kaafir.

The mushrikeen who worshipped idols and statues used to affirm that Allaah was the one who controlled the affairs of all created things.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say (O Muhammad): ‘Who provides for you from the sky and the earth? Or who owns hearing and sight? And who brings out the living from the dead and brings out the dead from the living? And who disposes the affairs?’ They will say: ‘Allaah.’ Say: ‘Will you not then be afraid of Allaah’s punishment (for setting up rivals in worship with Allaah)?’”

[Yoonus 10:31].

The scholars of the Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas were asked: Is the one who believes that there is anyone controlling the universe other than Allaah a kaafir?

They replied: The one who believes that is a kaafir, because he has ascribed a partner to Allaah in His Lordship (ruboobiyyah). Indeed, he is a worse kaafir than many of the mushrikeen who ascribed partners to Allaah in His Divinity (uloohiyyah).

And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah send blessing and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions. End quote.

Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Razzaaq ‘Afeefi.

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (1/4).

And Allaah knows best.



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http://wwwrecipescom.blogspot.com/]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/recipe-blog/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:11:55 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/let-again-change-ourself-to-become-real-mumeena-at-the-begining-of-year/
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.


Is it Sunnah to observe a lot of naafil [supererogatory] fasts in the month of Muharram? Is there any...]]>
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.


Is it Sunnah to observe a lot of naafil [supererogatory] fasts in the month of Muharram? Is there anything special about this month compared with other months?.

Praise be to Allaah.
The month of Muharram is the first month of the Arabic year, and it is one of the four sacred months of Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the number of months with Allaah is twelve months (in a year), so was it ordained by Allaah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Islamic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein”
[al-Tawbah 9:36]
al-Bukhaari (3167) and Muslim (1679) narrated from Abu Bakrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The division of time has turned to its original form which was current the day Allaah created the heavens and earth. The year consists of twelve months of which four are sacred: three consecutive months, Dhu’l-Qa’dah, Dhu’l-Hijjah and Muharram, and Rajab of Mudar which comes between Jumada and Sha’baan.”
It was proven from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that the best fasting after Ramadaan is fasting in the month of Muharram. It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best fasting after Ramadaan is the month of Allaah Muharram, and the best prayer after the obligatory prayer is prayer at night.” Narrated by Muslim, 1163.
With regard to the phrase “the month of Allaah”, mentioning the month in conjunction with Allaah is a sign of its great status. Al-Qaari said: it seems that what is meant is all of the month of Muharram.
But it was proven that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not fast any month in full apart from Ramadaan, so this hadeeth is to be understood as meaning that it is it is encouraged to fast a lot in the month of Muharram, not to fast the whole month.
And Allaah knows best.

Islam Q&A]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/let-again-change-ourself-to-become-real-mumeena-at-the-begining-of-year/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:45:05 +0000 rahindr http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/pass-the-biscuits/
Assalamualaikum.

Just share with you.

Pass the biscuits

When I was a kid, my Mum liked to make breakfast food for dinner
every now ...]]>
Assalamualaikum.

Just share with you.

Pass the biscuits

When I was a kid, my Mum liked to make breakfast food for dinner
every now & then & I remember one night in particular when she had
made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening
so long ago, my Mum placed a plate of eggs, sausage,
and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting
to see if anyone noticed!
Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mum
and ask me how my day was at school.
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing
my Mum apologize to my dad
for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said:
"Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him
if he really liked his biscuits burned.
He wrapped me in his arms and said,
"Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired.
And besides... A burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things... And imperfect people.
I'm not the best at hardly anything,
and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others
faults and choosing to celebrate
each other's differences, is one of the most important keys
to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
So...please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine!
And please pass this along to someone
who has enriched your life...I just did!
Life is too short to wake up with regrets... Love the people who treat you right
and forget about the ones who don't.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/pass-the-biscuits/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:42:20 +0000 rahindr http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/whats-the-difference/ ar - en - fr - ur
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The suni mulsim was RESITING QURAN we are also resiting quran they are also reasiting ead namaz we are also we are also reasiting ead namaz and etc. THEN WHY WE HAVE TWO RELIGIOUS SHIA & SUNI


Praise be to Allaah.

All of those who belong to Islam and bear witness that there is no god except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah recite the Qur’aan and affirm that salaah, fasting, zakaah and Hajj are obligatory. But they are divided into different groups, each of which has its own way as regards beliefs and acts of worship. The best of these groups is Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah, who adhere to the Qur’aan and Sunnah both outwardly and inwardly, and who follow the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the first Muslims, the Muhaajireen and Ansaar. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If you (really) love Allaah, then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur’ششn and the Sunnah), Allaah will love you” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:31]

“And the foremost to embrace Islam of the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allaah is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever. That is the supreme success” [al-Tawbah 9:100]

The worst of these groups are the hypocrites (munaafiqeen) who make an outward display of faith whilst concealing kufr (disbelief). They speak words which do not reflect what is in their hearts. They are the ones of whom Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And of mankind, there are some (hypocrites) who say: ‘We believe in Allaah and the Last Day,’ while in fact they believe not…

And when they meet those who believe, they say: ‘We believe,’ but when they are alone with their Shayaateen (devils — polytheists, hypocrites), they say: ‘Truly, we are with you; verily, we were but mocking’” [al-Baqarah 2:8, 14]

Between these two groups are others which vary in their degree of closeness to good and evil. The Ismailis are an extreme Raafidi group who make an outward display of loyalty to Ameer al-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (may Allaah be pleased with him) whilst concealing disbelief in Allaah, His angels, His Books and His Messengers. Hence some of the scholars said concerning the Faatimis, who were same as the Ismailis, that they make an outward display of being Raafidis, but they conceal in their hearts pure kufr. They are also called Baatinis because they claim that the texts and laws have hidden (baatin) meanings other than those which are known to the Muslims. For example, they say that the five prayers refer to the knowledge of their secrets, the fast of Ramadaan is the concealment of their secrets, and Hajj is travelling to meet their shaykhs. But the baatini school of thought – which includes the Ismailis – is based on secrecy. Their real beliefs are secrets which are known only to their leaders, and these leaders are deluding the ordinary people, enslaving and exploiting them, demanding from them sums of money to be paid at certain times, expecting absolute obedience from them and scaring them by telling them that if they go against them they will be stricken with calamities. They command them to be different from the Sunnis with regard to fasting, ending the fast and Hajj, although they may show some tolerance and act friendly in order to deceive them. You are one of the ordinary Ismailis, and you do not know the secrets that the leaders have. They do not think that you are qualified to know them, because they know that if you and others like you were to discover these secrets, you would be disgusted and would have nothing more to do with them, and you would reject their beliefs. They want you to continue being a follower, enslaved to them, and they want to retain their leadership over you. Fear Allaah and free yourself from this enslavement to someone other than Allaah and following someone other than the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), because there is no one who should be followed apart from the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). May Allaah bless you with guidance to the Sunnah and keep you away from the path of bid’ah; may He open your eyes to the truth that He is Able to do all things.



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Most people think that things were created from the light of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and that his light was created from the light of Allaah. They narrate, “I am the light of Allaah and everything is from my light” and also, “The first thing that Allaah created was the light of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).” Is there any basis for this? They also narrate “I am ‘Arab without (the letter) ‘ayn, i.e., Rabb, and I am Ahmad without (the letter) meem, i.e., Ahad.” Is there any basis for this?


Praise be to Allaah.

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) has been described as being light from the light of Allaah. If what is meant by this is that he himself is from the light of Allaah, then this goes against the Qur’aan, which refers to his being human. If what is meant is that he is light in the sense that he brought the Revelation by which whoever Allah wills of His creation is guided, then this is correct. The committee has issued a fatwa concerning this matter, as follows:

“The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) has light which is the light of the message and guidance from Allaah, through which Allaah guides whomsoever He will of His slaves. No doubt the light of the message and of guidance comes from Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

‘It is not given to any human being that Allaah should speak to him unless (it be)by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or (that) He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise.

And thus We have sent to you (O Muhammad) Roohan (an Inspiration, and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur’aan) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e., Allaah’s religion of Islamic monotheism), --

The path of Allaah, to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Verily, all the matters at the end go to Allaah (for decision).”[al-Shura 42:51-53]

This light is not derived from the Seal of the Awliya’ as some heretics claim. The body of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was blood and flesh and bone, and so on. He was created from a father and a mother, and had no existence before he was born. The reports which say that the first thing created by Allaah was the light of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), or that Allaah grasped a handful of the light from His Face and that this handful was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), then He looked at it and it formed drops, and from each of these drops He created a Prophet, or He created all of creation from the light of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) – all of these reports and the like are not saheeh, and nothing like this has been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).”

From the fatwa quoted above, it is clear that this is a false belief.

As for the report which says “I am ‘Arab without (the letter) ‘ayn, i.e., Rabb, and I am Ahmad without (the letter) meem, i.e., Ahad” – the attributes of Lordship (ruboobiyah, from Rabb meaning Lord) and Absolute Unity (Ahad meaning One) are attributes that belong uniquely to Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted. It is not permissible for any one of His creation to be described as “the Lord (Rabb)” or as being One (Ahad) in absolute terms. These are attributes that belong exclusively to Allaah, and are not used to describe the Messengers or any other human beings. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.

Al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah li’l-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wa’l-Ifta’ (Standing Committee for Academic Research and the Issuing of Fatwas).

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 1/310.

Question:

Is it said that Allaah created the heavens and earth for the purpose of creating the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)? What is the meaning of the words, “Were it not for you, the universe [lit. heavenly bodies] would not have been created”? Is there any basis for this hadeeth? Is it saheeh or not? Please give us the facts.

Answer:

The heavens and earth were not created for the sake of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). They were created for the reason mentioned by Allaah in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“It is Allaah Who has created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof (i.e., seven). His Command descends between them (heavens and earth), that you may know that Allaah has power over all things, and that Allaah surrounds (comprehends) all things in (His) Knowledge.”[al-Talaaq 65:12]

As for the hadeeth mentioned, it is falsely attributed to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and has no grounds for authenticity. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.



Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 1/312.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/was-the-prophet-peaceand-blessings-of-allah-be-upon-him-created-from-light/ Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:46:29 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/eid-mubarak-2/
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.

Let us practise in our each and every family the teaching of Qurbani(sacrifi...]]>
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.

Let us practise in our each and every family the teaching of Qurbani(sacrifice) of Eid-Ul Azha. Let say and practice--

---إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ ﴿6:79﴾

(6:79) Behold, 1 have turned my face in exclusive devotion to the One Who originated the heavens and the earth, and 1 am certainly not one of those who associate others with Allah in His divinity.'

قُلْ إِنَّنِي هَدَانِي رَبِّي إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ دِينًا قِيَمًا مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ ﴿6:161﴾

(6:161) Say: 'As for me, my Lord has guided me on to a straight way, a right religion, the way of Abraham who adopted it in exclusive devotion to Allah, and he was not of those who associated others with Allah in His divinity.'

قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ﴿6:162﴾


(6:162) Say: 'Surely my Prayer, all my acts of worship, and my living and my dying are for Allah alone, the Lord of the whole universe.


لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذَلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ ﴿6:163﴾
(6:163) He has no associate. Thus have I been bidden, and I am the foremost of those who submit themselves (to Allah).`

Eid Mubarak to all you and your family.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/eid-mubarak-2/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:55:30 +0000 rahindr http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/the-day-of-arafat/
Today is the day of Arafat please take advantage of this day insha'allah do lotes of good deeds and repentence.


Abu Qa...]]>
Today is the day of Arafat please take advantage of this day insha'allah do lotes of good deeds and repentence.


Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of `Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.''
[Muslim].

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There is no day on which Allah sets free more slaves from Hell than He does on the Day of `Arafah.''
[Muslim].

Narrated ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The best of supplication is supplication of the day of Arafat, and the best of what I and the Prophets before me said is: Laa ilaaha illa Allah wahdahu, laa shareeka lah, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer (There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner or associate; His is the Dominion, to Him be praise, and He has power over all things).”

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (3585) and classed as hasan by al-Albaani]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/the-day-of-arafat/ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:04:11 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/ngul2000/blog/a-sister-with-a-dilemma/ .. .. http://www.sisterszone.com/ngul2000/blog/a-sister-with-a-dilemma/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:01:54 +0000 alia http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/arrows-of-the-eyes-part-2/ Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.
Arrows of the Eyes

...]]> Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.
Arrows of the Eyes

Part-2

To your hands blessed brother, I present some pieces of advice to help you overcome this affliction.

1- Remembering the reported texts about ordering to lower the gaze and forbidding it from seeking the prohibited. Allah Almighty has said:
{Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts). That is purer for them. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what they do.} [An-Noor 24:30]
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا۟ مِنْ أَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا۟ فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا يَصْنَعُون النور: 30
Transliteration: Qul lilmumineena yaghuddoo min absarihum wayahfathoo furoojahum thalika azka lahum inna Allaha khabeerun bima yasnaAAoona
And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said:
“Allah has written for the son of Adam his share of adultery which he commits inevitably. The adultery of the eyes is the sight (to gaze at a forbidden thing), the adultery of the tongue is the talk, and the inner self wishes and desires and the private parts testify all this or deny it.” [Agreed upon]
»إن الله كتب على ابن آدم حظه من الزنا ، أدرك ذلك لا محالة ، فزنا العين النظر ، وزنا اللسان المنطق ، والنفس تتمنى وتشتهي ، والفرج يصدق ذلك كله أو يكذبه« متفق عليه
Jarîr ibn Abdullah said: I asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, about the sudden glance (that is cast) on the face (of a non-Mahram); he said:
” Turn your gaze away.” [Reported by Muslim and Abu Dawûd]
»سألت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن نظر الفجاءة، فأمرني أن أصرف بصري«رواه مسلم وأبو داود
He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said:
“O Ali, do not give a second look, (because) while you are not to blame for the first, you have no right to the second.” [Reported by At-Tirmidhi and Abu Dawûd, and made good by At-Tirmidhi and Al-Albâni.]
»يا علي لا تتبع النظرة النظرة ، فإن لك الأولى ، وليس لك الآخرة«رواه الترمذي وأبو داود وحسنه الترمذي والألباني
What is meant by the first look is the one which is cast unintentionally.

2- Seeking the help of Allah Almighty, and keeping on asking Him to protect you from this turmoil and to guard you against it. In a Divine Hadith, reported by Muslim:
“O, my servants. All of you are straying except for those I guide. So, seek my guidance and I will guide you.“
»كلكم ضال إلا من هديته . فاستهدوني أهدكم«رواه مسلم
The Almighty has said:

{And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad) concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.} [Al-Baqarah 2:186]

{وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِى عَنِّى فَإِنِّى قَرِيبٌ ۖ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ ٱلدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِ ۖ فَلْيَسْتَجِيبُوا۟ لِى وَلْيُؤْمِنُوا۟ بِى لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْشُدُونَ}البقرة: 186

Transliteration: Waitha saalaka AAibadee AAannee fainnee qareebun ojeebu daAAwata alddaAAi itha daAAani falyastajeeboo lee walyuminoo bee laAAallahum yarshudoona

From the invocations of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is:
“O My Lord, give us a share of your fear (piety) that comes in between us and committing your disobediences.” [Reported and made good by At-Tirmidhi].

»اللهم اقسم لنا من خشيتك ما يحول بيننا وبين معاصيك«حسنه الترمذي
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has guided one of his companions to say this invocation: “O My Lord I seek Your refuge from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my sperms” (meaning his private parts). [Reported and made good by At-Tirmidhi].

»اللهم إني أعوذ بك من شر سمعي ومن شر بصري ومن شر لساني ومن شر قلبي ومن شر منيي يعني فرجه« حسنه الترمذي
3- To know that you have no choice or option in this, no matter what the conditions and the circumstances are. Gaze must be lowered off the prohibited in all places, times, and circumstances. You should not give yourself the excuse of the corrupted reality; nor should you justify your steps by the existence of the affliction inducers.
Allah Almighty has said:
{It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allâh and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed into a plain error.} [Al-Ahzaab 33:36]

وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى ٱللَّـهُ وَرَسُولُهُۥٓ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ ٱلْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ ۗ وَمَن يَعْصِ ٱللَّـهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَـٰلًا مُّبِين الأحزاب: 36

Transliteration: Wama kana limuminin wala muminatin itha qada Allahu warasooluhu amran an yakoona lahumu alkhiyaratu min amrihim waman yaAAsi Allaha warasoolahu faqad dalla dalalan mubeenan]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/arrows-of-the-eyes-part-2/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:16:21 +0000 rahindr http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/hajj-without-a-mahram/
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I am a single woman from Morocco, and I am 35 years old. I have quite a lot of money (and I do not think I will ever have this much again). After thinking for a long time, I decided that I could not find anything better to spend it on than going to the sacred House of Allaah, to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj, as I long to visit that place. This is my hope in life, and I hope that Allaah will not deprive me of that hope. The problem is that I do not have any mahram. My brother cannot go because he is not well off, and the same applies to my father. I hope that you can advise me and find a solution to this problem for me.


Praise be to Allaah.

It is not permissible for a woman to travel without a mahram, even if she is travelling for the obligatory Hajj or obligatory ‘Umrah, according to the more correct of the two scholarly opinions, because of the report narrated by al-Bukhaari (1729) and Muslim (2391) from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “No woman should travel except with a mahram, and no man should enter upon her unless there is a mahram with her.” A man said: O Messenger of Allaah, I want to go out on such and such a campaign, and my wife wants to go for Hajj.” He said: “Do Hajj with her.”

Because of this hadeeth and others which indicate that it is haraam for a woman to travel without a mahram, a number of scholars are of the view that the presence of a mahram is one of the conditions of Hajj being obligatory for a woman. So if you cannot find a mahram to travel with you, Hajj is not obligatory for you, and you are excused, but will be rewarded for your intention in sha Allaah.

Imam Ahmad (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about a woman who was well off but did not have a mahram – is Hajj obligatory for her? He said: No.

Al-Mughni (3/97).

The Standing Committee was also asked (11/95): I have a problem for which I want to find a solution from Allaah, who is Merciful towards His slaves. It has to do with my performing the obligation of Hajj. I am a woman in my fifties and for two years I have wanted to travel to perform the obligatory Hajj. What is preventing me from travelling is that I do not have a mahram who can travel with me. My husband has no concerns except work and worldly matters, and he does not intend to travel for Hajj, unless it is arranged for free by the company for which he works. That will not happen until his turn comes, and I am afraid that I may die before I perform this duty. I have enough money to pay for provisions and the journey. To sum up: all my mahrams are unable to travel with me because of their work.

They replied:

If the situation is as described, and neither your husband nor any of your mahrams is able to travel with you so that you can perform the obligatory Hajj, then you are not obliged to do it so long as this situation persists, because the presence of your husband or mahram for the journey to Hajj is one of the conditions of it being obligatory for you. It is haraam for you to travel for Hajj or any other purpose without a mahram, even with your brother’s wife and a group of women, according to the more correct of the two scholarly views, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “No woman should travel except with a mahram.” Saheeh – agreed upon. Strive to do righteous deeds which do not require you to travel, and be patient, in the hope that Allaah will make things easy for you and grant you the means of travelling with your husband or a mahram. End quote.

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (11/95)

We ask Allaah to guide us and you.

And Allaah knows best.



Islam Q&A]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/um_elbaraa/blog/hajj-without-a-mahram/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:57:31 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/arrows-of-the-eyes-part-1/ Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

Arrows of the Eyes
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ISLAM—World’s Greatest Relig...]]> Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

Arrows of the Eyes
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ISLAM—World’s Greatest Religion!


Part-1

In The Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise be to Allah, The Lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings of Allah be upon the most Honored of messengers our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions…
One of the most dangerous ordeals suffered by the believers, in general, and youth in particular, most particularly unmarried ones; is the sight affliction. It is found everywhere: in the market places, in the hospital, in the plane, and even in the holy places. This affliction is most obvious in the widespread papers and magazines – found in markets and stores – which contain pictures of the charming tempting women who are being used to promote some merchandise.
This affliction has reached alarming proportion after the emergence of the so-called live broadcasting. Satellites receive the seducing pictures and the low-level sex movies; which increased the attachment of weak hearts to them, and the indulgence of the weak believers in watching them.
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said:
“After me I have not left any affliction more harmful to men than women.” [As men are tempted most by woman than any other worldly material which lead them to ultimate fitnah]
»ما تركت بعدي فتنة أضر على الرجال من النساء«متفق عليه
And he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said:
“Life is sweet, and Allah has made you successors on the earth; so that He may see how you act. So, beware of the worldly life and beware of women. The first affliction of the children of Israel was in women.” [Reported by Muslim]
»إن الدنيا حلوة خضرة . وإن الله مستخلفكم فيها . فينظر كيف تعملون . فاتقوا الدنيا واتقوا النساء . فإن أول فتنة بني إسرائيل كانت في النساء«رواه مسلم]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/arrows-of-the-eyes-part-1/ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:46:00 +0000 rahindr http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/things-to-keep-in-mind-after-ramadan/ Dear sisters.


Things to keep in mind after Ramadan


4 Places to check carefully:
1. Don’t be like the person who knit a fabric the...]]> Dear sisters.


Things to keep in mind after Ramadan


4 Places to check carefully:
1. Don’t be like the person who knit a fabric then cut it in pieces as mentioned in Quran:
As mentioned in (16:92): ‘And do not be like she who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong …’

2. Be aware of Shatan tricks- he is out again:
· Shatan wants to make us go quickly back to sins to destroy all our deeds in Ramadan.
· Shatan has 2 plans –
i) Before Ramadan (in Shaban month) - make one indulge in great sins so one at least be confused during first part or all of Ramadan and before realizing Ramadan is already over- So fasting a lot during Shaban which is done and highly prescribed by our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wassalam) and he ( Sallallahu alaihi wassalam) warned us not to be gafel ( negligent) like lot of people during this previous month.
ii) After Ramadan - get back to great sins to destroy all deeds during Ramadan - so have to fast 6 days to keep in tract and have in mind that Eid is a worship too- not a day of joy and amusement, not to cross the limit. We have to be more careful during this time as Shatan is more furious after Ramadan to see so many people get the sins forgiven.
3. Being Steadfast in the good we practiced (fastakim)

1. Have to guard our 5 daily prayers- Don't abundant 5 daily prayers in Jamah (masjid) for men which is obligatory. As it was narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wassalam) said: “Whoever hears the call to prayer and does not come, there is no prayer for him [i.e., his prayer is not valid], unless he has an excuse.” Narrated by Ibn Maajah, al-Daaraqutni, Ibn Hibbaan and al-Haakim with a saheeh isnaad. It was said to Ibn ‘Abbaas, what is an excuse? He said, Fear or sickness. ( You can do it you proved it at Ramadan now you just have to continue.) and women should strive to pray in the awal wakt- the first possible time.
2. Don’t abundant the Quran – Reading, memorizing, pondering and applying in life – should continue every day.
3. keep in remembering ALLAH in everything- morning/evening doa, before leaving house, riding in a car doa, before going to bed etc- almost every action of us have some beautiful doa which Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wassalam) taught us. Remembering ALLAH is NOT just mere uttering some doa/ ojifa reading in a specific time – Have to keep ALLAH in all dealings.
4. Good company is very crucial- family level and all - Don't be in a get together with people who are not practicing, their things will enter your heart slowly
5. Keep making the doa - For guidance, protection, for every need of ours specially in the night prayer.

4. Being conscious not over confident about whether deeds in Ramadan are accepted or not:

Don't do self purification, don't be satisfied by your own actions, have great concern (a sense of fear and hope) if our deeds has been accepted or not, seek how we can do more, protect oneself from sins and have to check what’s my attitude in this next months. If one has the above concern that is a sign of accepting one's deeds in Ramadan. May ALLAH help us to make this Ramadan a starting point of our actions and not the ending point.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/rahindr/blog/things-to-keep-in-mind-after-ramadan/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:51:17 +0000 rahindr