**By the way, these artworks were requested by one of my friends. She works as a humanitarian with Global Peace Mission Malaysia. May Allah bless her and her family for their great contribution this deen.. :)
Showing posts with label Al-Quran Verses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Al-Quran Verses. Show all posts
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Help you one another in righteousness
**By the way, these artworks were requested by one of my friends. She works as a humanitarian with Global Peace Mission Malaysia. May Allah bless her and her family for their great contribution this deen.. :)
Monday, 17 June 2013
The Ulul Albab
Behold! In the creation of the
heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, - there are
indeed Signs for men of understanding, - Men who celebrate the praises
of Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and
contemplate the (wonders of) the creation in the heavens and the earth,
(with the thought): "Our Lord! Not for naught have You created (all)
this! Glory to You! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire"
Quran | Surah Ali Imran | Verses: 190 - 191
Quran | Surah Ali Imran | Verses: 190 - 191
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Knowledge and Education
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How and what kind of knowledge that would makes us higher than everyone?
Here is a good lecture about "Seeking Knowledge and Education" by Mufti Ismail Menk.
Barakallahulakum feek :)
Monday, 4 June 2012
The Mu'min Tree
In Surah Ibrahim, Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) gives us the metaphor of the kalimah (la ilaha ilallah) as a beautiful tree. The verse is:
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Translation: Have you not seen how Allah has given the parable of a beautiful kalimah, like a beautiful tree, whose roots are firmly established, and whose branches tower in the sky? (Surah Ibrahim, verse 24)
According to the tafseer in Ibn Kathir, the mu’min is also like a beautiful tree. The heart of the believer is firmly established with the proofs (the Qur’an and the sunnah). The branches, the sincere and correct actions of the believer, reach Allah (see also Surah Fatir, verse 10: “To Him ascend (all) the goodly words, and the righteous deeds exalt it”)2. The fruit in all seasons is the believer who always obeys Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) at all times.
Even more amazing, subhanallah, are some amazing parallels we can draw from the science of trees.
- Forests: Trees grow much taller in forests then they do individually spaced-out. Why? More competition for sunlight. This is like believers.
- Cut the Side Branches: When you cut the branches at the side of the tree, the tree doesn’t stop growing–instead, it grows taller. Similarly, the believer, when pressured from all sides, he grows taller. (If you’ve ever seen someone put into a position of responsiblity rise up to the challenge, you know exactly what this means.)
- Cut the Top Branches: If you cut the top branches, the tree doesn’t stop growing–instead, it grows wider! Subhanallah. Similarly, if someone tries to stop a believer (“you can’t do X”), he grows wider–networking and outreach.
In either case, the tree keeps growing!
And these are metaphors for people to ponder upon. And inshaAllah even your contemplation earns you some reward in the akhir.
May Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) increase us all in our knowledge (and subsequent implementation), ameen!
References
(1) Yasir Qadhi. Lecture. AlMaghrib. Light of Guidance. University of Toronto, Toronto. March 2006.
(2) Khan, Muhsin, trans. “Quranic Realm.” Islamic Network. 7 May 2006 <http://quran.islamicnetwork.com/viewverses.php?q=35>.
(3) Light of Guidance. Cond. Mursaleen Al-Khurasani. Project Revision, Paltalk. 7 May 2006.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
littlebook v1: Khitbah & Nikah
Assalamualaikum wbt
For those of you who didn't know what is littlebook.. It is actually a little booklet I made as a gift for the wedding guests (Not my wedding, but my friend's wedding yerr..)
littlebooks (^,~)
I'd like to congratulate once again to Sis Lyana Sidek, her sister and their newly wed hubbies.
Barakallahulakum!! May Allah brightens your future ahead with His love and blessing.
And thank you for hiring me! hehe.
***Sorry, no english version for this post.
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*Final post for littleMuslimah 2011.. Tomorrow will change to littleMuslimah 2012.. hehe.. (^,~)v
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Ramadhan Kareem!
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#credit to dryicons.com for the background
Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, believed by Muslims to be the holiest month of the entire year. Its reverence signifies the revelation of the Holy Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad. During this month, Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn until dusk. The word Ramadhan comes from the Arabic root word ramida or ar-ramad, which means 'intense heat and dryness'. It is a fitting name for the month in which Muslims endure the heat of hunger and thirst.
Ramadhan begins with the sighting of the new moon and ends when the first crescent of the next new moon rises, declaring the start of a new month called Shawwal. The first day of Shawwal is marked by a joyous celebration called Eid ul-Fitr, meaning 'Festival of Breaking Fast'. This festival starts off with special congregational prayers in mosques or Islamic centers, followed by hearty feasts and socializing.
FASTING.
The act of abstaining from food, drink and sexual intercourse is so prevalent during the month that people often misunderstand Ramadhan to mean fasting. Actually, the Arabic word for fasting is sawm. Fasting begins with suhoor, which is a light meal or snack at dawn, and ends with iftar or breaking fast, a full meal just after sunset.
Fasting is two-faceted, involving the physical and spiritual aspects of Islam. Physically, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking or having any form of sexual contact from sunrise until sunset. Spiritually, Muslims refrain from negative habits, such as gossipping, cursing, lying and badmouthing others. Additionally, Muslims avoid obscene sights and sounds.
Fasting strips away the distraction of worldly pleasures and enables Muslims to concentrate on inner reflection and heightened purity of thought and action. Ramadhan is the month to pray, perform good deeds and pass time with family and friends. It is also a time to remember the poor and how they suffer to get even one meal per day. In fact, at the end of Ramadhan, Muslims are encouraged to give fitra, a sufficient amount of charity to feed one person for a day.
Muslims who find fasting a problem are not obliged to perform the one-month fast during Ramadhan. The elderly, very young children and sickly people are exempted from fasting. Those who have a temporary condition that prevents them from fasting are required to make up for any missed days after Ramadhan. If their condition is permanent or extended for a long period of time, they can provide charity to feed a needy person for each day missed.
**For more readings, please visit this site
Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, believed by Muslims to be the holiest month of the entire year. Its reverence signifies the revelation of the Holy Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad. During this month, Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn until dusk. The word Ramadhan comes from the Arabic root word ramida or ar-ramad, which means 'intense heat and dryness'. It is a fitting name for the month in which Muslims endure the heat of hunger and thirst.
Ramadhan begins with the sighting of the new moon and ends when the first crescent of the next new moon rises, declaring the start of a new month called Shawwal. The first day of Shawwal is marked by a joyous celebration called Eid ul-Fitr, meaning 'Festival of Breaking Fast'. This festival starts off with special congregational prayers in mosques or Islamic centers, followed by hearty feasts and socializing.
FASTING.
The act of abstaining from food, drink and sexual intercourse is so prevalent during the month that people often misunderstand Ramadhan to mean fasting. Actually, the Arabic word for fasting is sawm. Fasting begins with suhoor, which is a light meal or snack at dawn, and ends with iftar or breaking fast, a full meal just after sunset.
Fasting is two-faceted, involving the physical and spiritual aspects of Islam. Physically, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking or having any form of sexual contact from sunrise until sunset. Spiritually, Muslims refrain from negative habits, such as gossipping, cursing, lying and badmouthing others. Additionally, Muslims avoid obscene sights and sounds.
Fasting strips away the distraction of worldly pleasures and enables Muslims to concentrate on inner reflection and heightened purity of thought and action. Ramadhan is the month to pray, perform good deeds and pass time with family and friends. It is also a time to remember the poor and how they suffer to get even one meal per day. In fact, at the end of Ramadhan, Muslims are encouraged to give fitra, a sufficient amount of charity to feed one person for a day.
Muslims who find fasting a problem are not obliged to perform the one-month fast during Ramadhan. The elderly, very young children and sickly people are exempted from fasting. Those who have a temporary condition that prevents them from fasting are required to make up for any missed days after Ramadhan. If their condition is permanent or extended for a long period of time, they can provide charity to feed a needy person for each day missed.
**For more readings, please visit this site
Monday, 4 July 2011
The Clock is Tickin'
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Malay version
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There are among those who believe in the popular saying as "Time is Gold." Time in Islam is more than Gold or any precious material thing in this world. Of all religions, only Islam guides mankind not only to the importance of time but also how to value it. Allah the Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), very clearly tell us the value of time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time wisely to increase our Eeman (Faith) and thus attain success, especially eternal success in the life hereafter.
The following are some of the most important duties demanded of Muslims:
Ensuring benefiting from time
Utilizing leisure time
Racing for good deeds
Learning from the passage of time
Seeking the superior times
Planning and organizing time
Fulfillment of time commitments
Necessary awareness of time wasters
The following are some of the most important duties demanded of Muslims:
Ensuring benefiting from time
Utilizing leisure time
Racing for good deeds
Learning from the passage of time
Seeking the superior times
Planning and organizing time
Fulfillment of time commitments
Necessary awareness of time wasters
Both the Qur'an and the Sunnah enjoin Muslims to be conscious of time. We are reminded that life in this world is nothing but temporary. We never know when death has been appointed for us. We must value time for the satisfaction of Allah the Almighty. For our guidance and success, we must never waste time nor abuse it.
Ibn Abbas narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." (Bukhari 8/421)
Indeed, we displease Allah the Most High when we abuse time. We must remember that time must be spent to fulfill our very purpose in life that is to worship Allah all throughout our lives. Allah makes this very clear in the Qur'an when He says:
I have only created Jinns and Men, that they may serve Me. No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, Lord of Power, Steadfast (for ever). Qur'an (51:56-58)
**Read the full article here
Ibn Abbas narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." (Bukhari 8/421)
Indeed, we displease Allah the Most High when we abuse time. We must remember that time must be spent to fulfill our very purpose in life that is to worship Allah all throughout our lives. Allah makes this very clear in the Qur'an when He says:
I have only created Jinns and Men, that they may serve Me. No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, Lord of Power, Steadfast (for ever). Qur'an (51:56-58)
**Read the full article here
Give Charity 1
Sadaqah (Charity) is also a means of moral learning. Sadaqah is an Ibadah (worship). According to Hadith, Sadaqah is prescribed for every person every day the sun rises.
Give charity to everyone, everyday and everywhere!! ^^
Be Kind to Our Parents
Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood (RA) said: “I asked the Prophet (PBUH) which deed is most liked by Allah? He (PBUH) said: ‘Prayer offered on time.’ I asked him: ‘Then what? He (PBUH) said: ‘Kindness and respect towards parents.’…” [Hadis Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
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