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Rules Concerning A New Born
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Naming of a child
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Spread the Love
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(Ameen).
The Majlis of Mufti Moosa Badat
(D.B.)
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A famous Arabic poet said “Time is like a sword: if you don’t cut it
then it will cut you”. Another year has passed and time is flying
past and we are fast approaching our own death. Time is a
curious entity. We sometimes think time goes faster as we
become older. But when talking to young people they also think
time is going fast.
Words of Wisdom
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Q&A
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The Barakah (Blessings) in our time seems to have disappeared.
When we look at our pious elders we see that they achieved so
much in such a short time. This is because these pious elders
understands the value of time. Not even a second ticks without
the remembrance of Allah . We can only understand the true
value of time if we were to spend time in their pious company. It
is through their company that we will realise how to make
changes in life and how to utilise our time in such a way that
every breath we take is in the remembrance of Allah .
May Allah  give us the ability to spend as much time as
possible in their pious company.
Marriage Tip
Prophet Muhammad Peace Be
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Upon Him
The Last Will Of Aurangzeb
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Visiting Our Loved Ones
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By Moulana Aslam Seedat
One of the pressing and worrying issues that seems to be
going unnoticed and unchallenged is the increasing
number of Muslims growing up in western societies who
are losing their Islamic identity – I am not referring to
beard or wearing the Islamic dress or women veiling
appropriately. No, it’s their lifestyle and assimilated culture
that is becoming increasingly incompatible with the values
and core beliefs of Islam. In fact, some privately are
beginning to question some of the tenets of Islam that
have become irreconcilable with their view of the world.
This may seem as an alarmist and overly pessimistic view
but it is a sad fact that seems to be evidently taken lightly.
A Muslim harbouring doubts, reservations, and misgivings
about any fundamental elements of Islam is a major crisis
of faith.
Living in modern society today driven by materialism,
secularism and globalisation has posed many questions
that sometimes overtly tests our core beliefs.
Unfortunately, many unanswered questions are only
exacerbating the degrees of uncertainty in the hearts of
those struggling to fend off the barrage of contemporary
challenges. Thus, we are growing up fixated with modern
lifestyle and culture devoid of firm belief in the creator, His
beloved Prophet Muhammad  as a true role model and
the hereafter. Professing is one thing, deeply believing is
another. When anti-Islamic rhetoric and propaganda is
constantly played out in the media, a crisis of belief begins
to ferment in the heart of those whose inner-self (nafs) is
attracted and persuaded by the alluring and deceptive anti
-Islamic lifestyle.
For instance, al qadr – predestination, gender
segregation, sexual orientation, the niqaab, etc., are
issues that some Muslims struggle to understand and as a
result question it because the aforementioned notions are
alien to the modern paradigms of freedom and free
mixing. Hence, feeling uncomfortable about certain verses
of the Qur'an that do not sit well with one’s modernistic
persona is a major crisis in one’s belief. In addition, our
interactions and encounters with those of other faiths and
non faiths, who constantly questions us about the
rationale of our core beliefs, creates more doubts in our
minds if we don’t have the answers. Moreover, the
blasphemous accusations level against our Prophet
Muhammad  by those who seek to denigrate Islam and
create doubts in the heart of Muslims is another example
of crisis of faith.
There is also the psychological crisis. If you were to ask a
‘casual Muslim’, ‘liberal Muslim’, ‘average Muslim’ what
the term ‘Shariah’ means? The first words or ideas
popping up in their heads would be beheading, cutting of
hands, stoning, barbarism etc. The constant bashing of
Islam has a residual effect on those without the true
understanding of Islam. The word ‘Shariah’ has negative
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connotations with many without realising what it really
means? Consequently, some Muslims begin to lose
confidence in the tenets of Islam. These are major crisis
that create more doubts about one’s beliefs. Is it
surprising then when some remark, ‘I am a Muslim but I
don’t agree with this or that part of Islam?’ How can that
be? Consider oneself a Muslim and yet reject selected
parts of Islam that are not appealing or incompatible with
their rationale and modern viewpoint. It is a contradictory
statement. This is a major crisis of faith.
Furthermore, the obsessive modern celebrity culture we
imitate and follow is driving a wedge between us and our
core beliefs. If we live and breathe that lifestyle then Islam
may not become as appealing and interesting. If a person
harbours thoughts, for instance, those things and
practices that contradict Islam makes them not only
attracted to it, but makes them feel sad for people who are
not, then that is someone lacking great confidence in
Islam and having a crisis of faith.
How do we challenge these crisis in faith?
Firstly, surround oneself with positive role models, strong
Muslim friendship and morally righteous and pious people.
A Good Muslim is a shield for another Muslim. A vibrant
and active Muslim community will always offer support to
those who are attracted to vulnerable influences. Thus,
when our youth are exposed to the outside world such as
schools, colleges, universities and modern society as a
whole then there are mechanisms in place to equip them
with the knowledge to intellectually and philosophically
defend the name of Islam. Historically, there have always
been complex challenges affecting the Muslims of the
past, however, the great Islamic scholars, thinkers and
theologians rose to those trials and tribulations and
defended Islam intellectually against the false
accusations. Thus, it is no surprise that Islam is being
ridiculed today with modern philosophical arguments. It is
part of the modern cycle. Intellectually, we need challenge
the negative notions about the tenets of Islam and
addressing them in Muslim and non Muslims arenas.
Hence, we should not shy away from creating open
forums to address these fundamental questions. We need
to create a space for people who are struggling to cope
with their Imaan to comfortably come forward and raise
their concerns. In addition, Islamic knowledge must not be
restricted to a certain young age such as fifteen when it is
the end of the road for many who are no longer interested
in the academic Islam. No, it is in all of our interest to
continue learning the core fundamentals of Islam allied
with continuous righteous actions that will become the
fortress of our Imaan – faith.
Finally, we should
constantly make dua that He, the Almighty protect our
Imaan and grant us the profound conviction of Islam at the
last moments of our lives. Ameen.
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Rules Concerning a New Born
Part 1
By Aarif Billah, Hadhrat Moulana Abdur Rauf Sahib D.B.
Our Beloved Nabi  came as a mercy for all the worlds
It is the grace of Allah  that He has brought us into this world into Muslim families; Alhamdulillah. It is a duty given by Allah 
to all Muslims, regardless of where they live, that when a child is born into their family, they bring up, nourish and cherish the
child according to the teachings of the Shari’ah. This is because, Islam is a complete religion and it encompasses teachings of
each and every single matter. There isn’t any matter which Allah  and His beloved Messenger  has not taught us or provided
us details of. Allah  Himself has chosen Islam for us. Allah  states in the Glorious Qur’an:
‘...And (I have) chosen Islam as a deen for you...’
(Surah Maa’idah: Aayah 3)
Hence, our religion is Islam; the religion which Allah  chose for us Himself. Since Allah  is more Merciful and Benevolent
towards us than our own parents, the Deen which was given to us is of utmost mercy and its every command is full of mercy.
This is due to the fact that the Giver of Deen, Allah  , is Himself the Most Merciful of the merciful; and the medium through
whom the Deen was conveyed to us, is himself the mercy of all the worlds. Our beloved Nabi  has been mentioned in the
Glorious Qur’an Shareef as:
‘And We have not sent you but as a mercy for all the worlds’
(Surah Ambiyaa: Aayah 107)
Our honourable Nabi  was not only sent as a mercy to this world but was sent as a mercy to all the worlds; hence, why would
this Deen not also be a mercy? It will most certainly be full of mercy for us if we derive knowledge from it and act upon the ways
which have been prescribed within it. Nabi  has relayed to us the commandments of Allah  which have reached us through
different mediums and all of these commandments are undoubtedly full of mercy.
Perform Tahneek through the Pious
In the first stage of life, when either a girl or a boy is born into a Muslim household, it has been commanded that the child
should be cleaned or bathed and then given the Adhaan in its right ear and the Iqaamah (Takbeer) in its left
ear.
This should be done gently, in a manner that the child will be able to hear you. It is not to be screamed out
loudly. Nabi  himself had recited the Adhaan into the ears of his beloved grandchild Hadhrat Hassan
. A pious person, conformed to the Shari’ah, should be given a date to chew/soften and this date
should be applied gently to the palate of the baby’s mouth so that it may find its way to the stomach. If
a date is not available at that time then the Sunnah of Tahneek can still be achieved through any other
sweet substance. It has been stated in various kitaabs that Hadhrat Hassan , Hadhrat Hussain . and
other Sahaabah  used to take their newborn babies in the presence of Nabi  who would perform
Tahneek for them. Hadhrat Aishah  narrates that newborn babies used to be brought before Nabi  and
he
used to supplicate for Barakah on their behalf (i.e. he used to say words to this effect, “May Allah  shower you with Barakah
and mercy.”) and he used to perform TahneIek for them. (Mazaahir e Haq, Aqeeqah ka Bayaan)
Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash’ary  narrates that a child was born into my household and when I took him to Rasulullah , he
named the child Ibrahim, performed Tahneek for him with a date and made a dua of Barakah for him. (Bukhari Shareef, Nabi 
ki pyaari sunnatay)
Nevertheless, the procedure to follow is Adhaan, Takbeer and then Tahneek. The latter must be done with considerable caution
in order to ensure that the child does not choke. Remember that you are dealing with an innocent little child. The Ulama have
stated that a date chewed by a person of piety can become the means for the child to become good and pious. The child will
become pious because the first thing entering the stomach will be the date and the saliva from the pious person’s mouth. We
should have every hope that the child will become pious; therefore, we must choose a pious person to perform Tahneek. May
Allah  make all of our children good, pious and the coolness of our eyes. May He also fill all of our lives with an abundance of
Barakah. Aameen.
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Naming of a Child
Mufti Taqi Usmani, Servant of the Students; Darul-Uloom, Karachi
It is the infant's vested right to be honoured with a good name. When choosing a name for the child, it should be done with
the intention that the child will be blessed with the Barakah of that name. Here are some Ahaadith to show the importance
of selecting a good and correct name:
Ibne Umar relates Rasulullah  as saying: "Truly, the most loved of your names by Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahmaan."
It is also reported in the Abu Dawood that Rasulullah  said: "Keep the names of prophets. And the most desirable names
by Allah  are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan. And names that depict honesty are Haarith (planter) and Hammaam
(thoughtful). And the most disliked ones are Harb (battle) and Murrah (bitter)."
THE BARAKAH OF NAMING A CHILD
AFTER THE BELOVED NAME OF
RASULULLAH 
Rasulullah  said: "Whoever is
named after me with the hope of
being blessed, he will be blessed and
will be in peace till the day of
Qiyaamat."
He also said: "To whomever is born a
boy and he names him Muhammad
solely for the love of me and for the
blessings of my name, then both he
(the father) and his son will enter
Jannah."
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOOD NAMES
HADITH: "On the Day of Qiyaamah you will be called by your (own) names and
the names of your fathers. Therefore keep good names." Abu Dawood.
HADITH: "To whoever is born a child, the child should be given a good name and
sound education. And when he becomes of age he should be married."
It was Rasulullah's  practice to enquire the names of persons and villages. If
they were pleasant, it became apparent on his face. If not, his displeasure could
be seen.
Once Rasulullah  called for a volunteer to milk a camel. Four persons
volunteered: he refused to accept the services of the first three because their
names did not imply pleasantness. The names of the first two were Murrah
(bitter) while Jamrah (burning coal) was the name of the third person. When the
fourth said his name is Yaeesh (long life) Rasulullah  said to him: "Milk her."
UNDESIRABLE NAMES SHOULD BE CHANGED
Aa'ishah reports that Rasulullah  used to change displeasing names replacing them with good names. Abdullah bin Umar 
relates that one of his sisters was named Aasiyah (disobedient). Rasulullah  changed it to Jameelah (beautiful). Zainab  says
that she had been named Birrah (pious). Rasulullah  said: "Do not claim piety for Allah knows best who amongst you are
pious. Name her Zainab!"
NAMES MAY INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE
Sa'eed ibne Musayib  relates from his father that his
grandfather went to Rasulullah  and was asked: "What
is your name?" He replied: "Hazn" (sorrow). Rasulullah 
said: "You are Sahl" (contended). He replied: "I will not
change the name my father had given me." The narrator
says that thereafter sorrow continually remained with
them.
KEEP AWAY FROM NAMES IMPLYING SHIRK
As Muslims, we should always abstain from keeping
names implying any elements of Shirk, like adjoining the
word 'Abd'(servant) to names or epithets other that those
of Allah . Rasulullah  also forbade keeping pompous
and self-glorifying names, for this reveals arrogance and
haughtiness - human elements most abhorred by Allah .
BE PROUD OF YOUR IDENTITY AND FAITH
Muslims should always be proud of their identity and faith. Nowadays, to
conceal his identity, it is common practice for a person to 'westernize' his
name, like substituting Yoosuf with Joe or Joseph, Sulaimaan with Solly or
Sully, Faatimah with Fatli, Sumay-yah with Summi, etc. Efforts to distort such
beautiful names merely reveal an un-Islamic and sacrilegious attitude.
Remember, there exists behind each Islamic name an Islamic spirit and
meaning, which, when distorted, is ruined. For example, there is intended love
for the Prophet of Islam, and barakah when naming a child Muhammad. But
when Muhammad is called Mahmad or Gammat, this spirit of love for
Rasulullah  and the acquiring of barakah by such a name is shattered.
Should we not then refrain from such sacreligious practices?
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May Allah  guide us so that we may
realize the beauty and uniqueness of the
religion of Islam propounded by no other
than the one who is the best of Allah's
creations-May Allah  shower His
choicest blessings upon him.
May Allah  guide us on the Right Path.
May He also grant this humble effort of
mine to be a fulfilment of a long-felt need
amongst the Muslims-especially the
English-speaking Muslims. Ameen.
Jan / Feb 2015
Relaxing in the lounge Sunday morning my wife called, ‘How long will
you be with that newspaper? Will you come here and make your darling
son eat his breakfast?’.
I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene. My only son Faizaan
looked frightened. Tears were welling up in his eyes. In front of him was
a bowl filled to its brim with cereal containing the much needed vitamins
needed by Faizaan after his month long illness. Faizaan was a pleasant
child, quite intelligent for his age. He has just turned nine. He
particularly detested the vitamin fortified cereal. My mother and my wife
are traditional and believe firmly in the benefits of the cereal.
I cleared my throat, and picked up the bowl. ‘Faizaan, darling, why don’t
you take a mouthful of this cereal? Just for Dad’s sake, dear. Faizaan
softened a bit, and wiped his tears with the back of his hands. ‘OK,
Dad. I will eat – not just a few mouthfuls, but the whole lot of this. But,
you should…’ Faizaan hesitated.
‘Dad, if I eat this entire Cereal, will you give me whatever I ask
for?’…’Oh sure, darling’… ‘Promise?’…
‘Promise’. I covered the soft hand extended by my son with mine, and
clinched the deal.
‘Ask Mum also to give a similar promise’, my son insisted.
Was it not you who told me the stories of the Companions of our
beloved Prophet Muhammad  and how they kept to their promises!
You did emphasize that we should honour our promises no matter
what!
It was time for me to call the shots. ‘Our promise must be kept.’
‘Are you out your mind?’ chorused my mother and wife.
‘No. If we go back on our promises, he will never learn to honour his
own. Faizaan, your wish will be fulfilled.’
With his head clean-shaven, Faizaan had a round-face, and his eyes
looked big and beautiful. On Monday morning, I dropped him at his
school. It was a sight to watch my hairless Faizaan walking towards his
classroom. He turned around and waved. I waved back with a smile.
Just then, a boy alighted from a car, and shouted, Faizaan, please wait
for me!’
What struck me was the hairless head of that boy. ‘Maybe, that is the in
-stuff’, I thought.
‘Sir, your son Faizaan is great indeed!’ Without introducing himself, a
man got out of the car, and continued,’
That boy who is walking along with your son is my son Yunus. He is
suffering from… leukaemia (cancer).’
My wife put her hand on Faizaan’s, muttering ‘Promise’.
Now I became a bit anxious. ‘ Faizaan dear, you shouldn’t insist on
getting a computer or any such expensive items.
Dad does not have that kind of money right now. OK?’
‘No, Dad. I do not want anything expensive’. Slowly and painfully, he
finished eating the whole quantity.
I was silently angry with my wife and my mother for forcing my child to
eat. After the ordeal was through, Faizaan came to me with his eyes
wide with expectation. All our attention was on him…
He paused to muffle his sobs. Yunus could not attend the school for the
whole of the last month. He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the
chemotherapy. He refused to come back to school fearing the
unintentional but cruel teasing of the schoolmates. Faizaan visited him
last week, and promised him that he will take care of the teasing issue.
But, I never imagined he would sacrifice his lovely hair for the sake of
my son!
Sir, you and your wife are blessed to have such a noble soul as your
son.
‘Dad, I want to have my hair on my head shaved off, this Sunday!’ was
his demand.
I stood transfixed…and then, I wept. ‘My little Angel, you are teaching
me how self-less real love is!’
‘Atrocious!’ shouted my wife, ‘my child having his head shaved off?
Impossible!’ This is following the crazy “skin heads” culture capturing
the youth in our community! Never, never, never will I allow it!!!
The happiest people on this planet are not those who live on their own
terms but are those who change their terms for the benefit of
others. Allah , the Exalted, says:
‘Never in our family!’ my mother rasped.’ He has been watching too
much of television. Our culture is getting totally spoiled with these TV
programs!’
“… and do good that you may be successful” ( Qur'an 22:77)
Faizaan darling, why don’t you ask for something else? We will be sad
seeing you with a clean-shaven head.’
” If anyone fulfils his brother’s needs, Allah  will fulfil his needs; if one
relieves a Muslim of his troubles, Allah will relieve him of his troubles
on the Day of Resurrection; and if anyone conceals his faults, Allah will
conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection “. (Bukhari and Muslim).
‘No, Dad. I do not want anything else’, Faizaan said with finality.
‘Please, Faizaan, why don’t you try to understand our feelings?’ I tried
to plead with him.
‘Dad, you saw how difficult it was for me to eat that cereal’. Faizaan
was in tears.
‘And you promised to grant me whatever I ask for. Now, you are going
back on your words.
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Messenger of Allah  said,
The endeavour to sacrifice for others is an achievement on its own
accord whether people recognize the contribution or not. Don’t delay in
making that sacrifice as no act of kindness is ever wasted.
“When you sacrifice something precious, you’re not really losing it.
You’re just passing it on to someone else.”
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TIP
After having so much trouble with her husband a
woman decided she had had enough and wanted to
quit. She went to the village to visit her mother to
inform her of her decision. After much complaining,
she told her mum how she wished she had met
someone like her dad, as her dad was caring and
sweet and they had such a happy marriage. The
mum listened to everything she had to say,
expecting her mum to start lecturing her about
marriage this and marriage that. The mum told her
to go rest since she had travelled a long distance.
''Go and rest my child'', she said, ''Tomorrow we
talk.''
she had observed nothing. Her only concern had
been not to break the eggs that the mum asked her
to deliver safely.''
Next morning, when she got up she noticed her
mum was up already and tidying up the house for
the day. The mum said, ''Please can you help me
deliver these crates of egg to my friend on the other
side of town while I prepare breakfast for your dad.
The eggs are very fragile so please do be careful.''
The woman got dressed and carried the crates to
run the errand.
"Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give
you", her mum said. "The secret to a successful
marriage is to see all the beauty of the person you
have married rather than focus on just one fault the
person has. You focused so long on the crates of
eggs I gave you that you forgot to look around and
marvel at the best of what was around you.
Upon her return, "Well", asked her mum, "Did you
see the new bridge that was commissioned last
week? Did you notice that the roads across the river
has now been tarred? So you mean you also did not
see the new shopping mall in the city centre?''
"Then go back and observe the marvels of the
town", said her mum.
Relieved from the burden of the crates of eggs, she
returned to explore the town, this time observing
the newly commissioned bridge, the new tarred road
across the river and the beautiful shopping mall her
mum had told her about. When she returned she
related in excitement everything she had seen.
This woman went home with her bags as a new
person. Even though her husband did not change,
she was able to change her perspective and pay
more attention to the good things he was doing.
Marriage is beautiful when beauty is looked for and
cultivated.
The woman was embarrassed, and confessed that
When Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal's wife passed away
he said "Wallahi I lived with her for 40 years and we
didn't argue once."
He was asked how?
He said "Whenever she gets upset and tries to
argue, I stay quiet. And whenever I'm upset and
try to argue, she stays quiet."
This is a beautiful lesson for all married brothers and sisters SubhanAllah!
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1. Fear Allah: It was the noble practice of Rasulullah  to
conscientise the spouses about the fear for Allah before
performing a Nikah by reciting the verses (Surah Nisa v14,
Ahzab v69, Aali-Imraan v101) from the Qur’an. All the verses
are common in the message of Taqwa (fear of Allah). The
spouses will be first committed to Allah before being
committed to their partner. There can be no doubt in the
success of a marriage governed by the fear of Allah.
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“Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a comfort to our eyes, and give us the grace to lead those who are
conscious of You.” (Furqaan 74).
Every human being by nature has an instinct to dispute. This instinct becomes more manifest between the husband and wife,
thus leading to marital disputes. How can this instinct be controlled?
For this we need to consider the following ten points to control the instinct of dispute and maintain a happy marriage.
Mu’min is a mirror for a Mu’min.’ (Abu Dawud) Advise with
dignity and silently.
6. Never bring up mistakes of the past: Rasulullah  said:
“Whoever conceals the faults of others, Allah shall conceal his
faults on the day of Qiyaamah.” (Mishkaat)
7. Neglect the whole world rather than your marriage
partner: Rasulullah  confirmed the advice of Salman  to
Abu-Darda for neglecting his wife. “Verily there is a right of
2. Never be angry at the same time: Anger is the root cause for
your wife over you.” (Nasai)
all marital disputes. One Sahabi came to Rasulullah  and
sought some advice. Rasulullah  replied, control your anger. 8. Never sleep with an argument unsettled: Abu Bakr 
resolved his dispute with his wife over-feeding the guests
The same advice was rendered three times. (Mishkaat)
before going to bed. (Bukhari)
3. If one has to win an argument, let it be the other: Nabi 
9. At least, once everyday, express your gratitude to your
said: “Whoever discards an argument despite being correct
partner: Rasulullah  said, ‘Whoever does not show gratitude
shall earn a palace in the centre of Jannah.”
to the people has not shown gratitude to Allah.’ (Abu Dawud)
4. Never shout at each other unless the house is on fire:
10. When you have done something wrong, be ready to admit
Luqman  while offering advice to his son said: ” and lower
it and ask for forgiveness: Rasulullah  said, ‘All the sons of
your voice for verily the most disliked voice is that of a
Aadam commit error, and the best of those who err are those
donkey”. (Surah Luqman v19)
who seek forgiveness.’ (Tirmidhi)
5. If you have to criticize, do it lovingly: Rasulullah  said, ‘A
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HUSBANDS
HAVE YOU BEEN
PAYING ATTENTION?
Even though she was tired and exhausted, she refused to sleep
after Fajr Salah, just so she can wake him up for work on
time…
She wakes him up after going through so much trouble to do
so, only for him to wake up angry at her, saying: “Ugh, No
relaxation ever comes from you!”. That is her daily “Thank
you” which she gets from her husband.
with your friends.”
So he scolds her, and tells her that he needs to spend some
time away from her depressed-looking face, “You mean
nothing to me.”
She smiled that sad smile of her, and a tear rolled down on her
cheek, she went to the other room while he left to go to work.
He comes back from work, exhausted and finds the house
clean, food ready, the kids and her waiting, happy faces
excited for his return.
He comes back home only to find her lifeless body lying on the
bed, a single tear left his eye when he put her in her grave, and
his sadness kept increasing every time a person offered his
condolences.
However, he comes in a grumpy mood, not uttering even a
single joke to his kids. Eats a little and sleeps so he can later
join his friends on a night out.
He goes back home and finds no one waiting for him, the
house felt quite and depressing, but he kept telling himself
that he will get used to it.
She does not tell him about the children’s problems so not to
burden him any further. Even so, when she is unable to find
solutions, she feels the need to share with him some of the
problems, thinking “They are his kids as well, maybe he will
help”. But alas, he refuses and tells her that he has too many
things on his plate to think about her and the kids.
He went to his room to sleep… the sun rose… he wakes up and
finds himself late for work.
Eventually, the kids grew up, and each have their own lives,
leaving her alone and empty. Her life now revolves around her
husband, no one to talk to and no one to spend time with.
He remembers how all she wanted was a nice word from him,
how she wished he could spend one day with her, instead of
spending it with his friends. He remembers how she endured
his insults, and matched them with smiles and choked tears.
Oh, how she lived her life to serve him and their children. Now
I know how valuable you were.
So one day after she woke him up she said, “Stay with me
today, I would love for us to talk. Every day you come back,
eat, take a nap then off you go to spend the rest of the day
He calls her to scold her, how could she leave him sleep in!
Then all of a sudden, he remembers. She passed away. He
started crying, for she is now a memory.
Will you remain like this dear husband, not knowing how valuable your wife is? Not treating her with the respect that she
deserves? Remember, you are where she finds love, pleasure and security, Allah the Almighty says: It is He Who created you
from a single person, and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in love) [Al-A’raf:187].
Dear wife, You, who Allah honoured and made you
embraced by the Ummah's men and women. You, who
Allah made to be the teacher and carer for whom he
blessed the most out of his creation; the human being.
Make your work and your troubles for the sake of Allah the
Almighty, for he alone can reward you. Do not hurt if your
children disobey you, do not care if your husband ignores
you. Let your priority be the pleasure of Allah the merciful,
and work for his sake.
Dear husband, You should know that whoever is
kind to them (the wife) is a kind person, and
whoever insults them, is a mean person. The
Prophet  said: 'The best of you is he who is best
to his family (i.e. wife), and I am the best among
you to my family, whoever is kind to the women,
is a kind person, and whoever insults them, is a
mean person ' (Al-Jami’ Alshaghir: [4102])
Did you see, o husband? “Whoever insults them, is a mean person”, the Prophet  didn’t use the word stingy or selfish, he
used the word mean, which is the worst trait a one can have; as it means the person is ignoble and lacks in dignity.
I ask Allah  to harmonise between our hearts, fix our inner conditions, guide us to the ways of peace, and take us out from
darkness to light, Ameen
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From The Majlis of
Mufti Moosa Badat (D.B.)
On 24.08.14 – Reading from Mariful Hadith
by Maulana Manzoor Nomani RA - Part 2
Translated from Urdu by Brother Zameer Dabhad
There was once a pious person who was also a
great trader, a person came to him and gave
him the news that that your wealth from trade
has sunk en route, in response to this the pious
person simply replied Alhamdulillah, surely with
such a big loss he should have said Innaa
Lillah
Ithaa asaabathum museebah Qaloo innaa
Lillahi wa ina ilaihi rajioon
Tasawwuf to acquire.
We now read another hadith
The ties we have with Allah  and his
messenger is, essentially, a mental and
spiritual state, and, when it attains perfection,
all other forms of affection which are rooted
wholly in blood or emotion are put in the shade
by it. Anyone who has been blessed in some
measure with this attachment and yearning will
have no difficulty in appreciating and
understanding the basic significance of this
Tradition
Anas  related to us that Prophet said “only
he will taste the sweetness of Faith who has
these three qualities: 1. The love of Allah 
and the Prophet is greater for him than
everything else, 2. He loves whom he loves
solely for the sake of Allah, and 3.The idea of
going back to Kufr (Disbelief) after he has
When a difficulty reaches a believer then
embraced Islam is as repugnant and hated to In brief, love in all these sayings denotes the
immediately they say that verily we belong
him as being thrown into the fire.”
same tender passion, the same feeling of the
to Allah and to Him shall we return
That is why I mention again and again that it heart which is commonly known by that name
So he said Alhumdulillah, then after a while
and this is exactly what is demanded of us here
comes about the Sahabah  in the Qur’an
another person came with the news that his
and is the life of our faith
wealth from trade had not actually sunk but had Habbaba ilaykumul imaan wa zay yinuhu fee
been protected, to this he also said 1uluubikum wa karah ilaykumul kufra wal So the purpose in all this is the developing of
the love of Allah  and his Messenger and
Alhumdulillah. He was then asked that in both fusooka wal isyan ulaaika humur raashidoon.
situations you said Alhumdulillah, to which he Into the hearts of the Sahaba  Allah  is corroborated by Qur’an and Hadith so where
is the innovation?
responded that on both occasions there was no
had placed the love for Imaan and the
change in the state of my heart. I understood
hatred for disbelief, disobedience and the The Qur’an says: Those who believe are
that he had given to me and now he had taken
stauncher in their love for Allah.
hatred for sin had been placed.
away and on the second occasion there was no
change in my heart and that as Allah  had Further on, we have the explanation which is At another place we have
safeguarded the wealth I recited Alhumdulillah. rather long but in short in these hadith, the Say [O Mohammad] : If your fathers, and
demand that is there regarding the love of Allah your sons, and your brothers, and your
This is the true essence of believing in Allah   and Prophet , we have another one that
wives, and your tribe, and the wealth you
as our Rabb that in all situations whether in has been wrote.
have acquired, and merchandise for which
times of happiness or sadness, wealth or
ye fear that there will be no sale, and
poverty, good health or illness in all situations, It related by Anas  that the Apostle of Allah dwellings you desire are dearer to you than
 said: “None of you can be a honest Muslim
our attention should be to Allah  our Lord.
Allah and His Messenger and striving in His
and a truthful Believer unless his love for me way, then wait till Allah brings forth His
In Persian we have the saying
exceeds the love he has for his parents, Command to pass. Allah guides not the
Whatever arrives as a gift from the friend that is children or any other human being in the world.
wrong-doing folk. (IX : 24)
always good whether it be something small or
In the preceding hadith the love for Allah , The Qur’an is telling us that out of all these
big
Prophet and the Islamic faith being stronger things in our lives, the love for Allah  and his
If a person has friendship then whatever is sent
than for anyone or anything else in the world Messenger is to be superior over everything
to him by his friend then it is a means of
was declared as essential. Many people are that has been listed by the Qur’an. When we
happiness whether it be a small item or a big
easily confused about its meaning though, the acquire this then the sweetness of Imaan will
item as it is from a friend. That is what is being
principles laid down in the hadith are very clear be achieved. This is in fact our purpose and
explained here, that whatever arrives from
and simple.
that is why in Tasawwuf and in Khankahs, La
Allah  there is only goodness in it for us. This
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only be achieved after we accept Allah  as
same traditional sense that it has been used Muhammadur Rasulullah to be added, so that
our Lord from the heart. This gift is only
here (i.e. to have a natural inclination towards we do not forget about this vital aspect of our
acquired by those blessed individuals who have
somebody). The love the Believers have for Deen.
true felt love and attachment from the heart and
Allah  naturally, is not due to the ties of blood At the end Maulana has written a dua
has been described as a state of Raza
(Contentment) in the Hadith. Those that do not or any other physical factor as the case is with O Allah! I beg of you Your love and the love
have this state then definitely they will have no the affection one feels for one’s parents, wife Rasul and the love of that conduct that will
share of the sweetness and taste of Imaan as and children. For example the affection and ties enable me to attain nearness to your love.
you will have with your son, you will not have
his Imaan is incomplete.
for someone else’s son, this is something Allah  grant us all the correct understanding
All this is referring to states and conditions of natural and is due to the ties of blood or
and the true love of Nabi .
the heart and this is what effort is made on in because of some physical factor.
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WORDS OF WISDOM
Moulana Mohammed Yusuf Sufi Saheb
Apostasy of the Mind and Actions
In this Country, and in these environments, every type of apostasy is in front of us. Especially internet, various
websites and mobiles. The impact of these on our children is in front of us. We have received an environment
which is very dangerous, full of trials and tribulations.
The solution to this is to turn to Allah  , pray Salatul Hajat, make dua, give Sadqah, and obtain the help of
Allah . We should also go to the friends of Allah  , seek mashwera, and open up our conditions and feelings.
Friends Circle
Another big problem in our environment is to go out to eat, travelling, parties etc. especially weekends but with
only our friends. This is called our friends circle. Often our family members are left on their own in the house,
this is great injustice. Brothers, if you are going out, take your family with you. This is your real circle. The
commandment of maintaining family ties has been given in Shariat. We should also look after our relatives. We
are very far from this.
Continuous Reward
This is the reward which is attained in this world, and also in the hereafter. This is called Thawab Jariyah or
Sadqah Jariyah. Beloved, make arrangements for this in your own life. To think that my children will do this
when I die, this is often not the case.
The actions of Sadqah Jariyah is a great action. The results and rewards will be seen in the grave, and in the
hereafter. When the eyes will close, all the properties and assets will be passed onto the inheritors. Only the
rewards, Thawab Jariyah and good children who do esaale Thawab will be with them.
Plan of Action
We should take our children to pious people regularly. We should take time out and read Fazail e Aamaal at
home, and make them understand this, with love, affection and wisdom. We should also send them in
Tabligh Jamaat.
Moments of Concern
Concern for Children
We’ve done a lot for the Dunya, earned a lot,
made effort day and night, but think about the
grave and the hereafter. We need to be
concerned of this and this is very important.
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Today, a big concern for us is our children. To
make them religious, let them remain on deen,
and save Imaan is Fardh Ain. Every father and
mother should not be complacent in the
upbringing of their children.
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Answered by Rabetah Iftaa Panel
Question: Can a woman travel without a Mahram?
are unlawful.
Answer: It is prohibited in Shari’ah for a woman to travel the
distance of safar (which is 48 miles or 78 km) without a
mahram.
Equally, non-Muslims are permitted to deal in alcohol and
any remuneration from the profit from alcohol sales is
permitted for a Muslim to receive.
Rasulullah  said: “A woman cannot travel (a distance of)
three days unless she has a mahram with her” (Muslim)
So provided that your particular job role is lawful in Islam the
remuneration you earn is lawful unless the majority of the
mixed funds of your employer are from haram sources or
your employer pays you specifically from a haram source.
(Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt Al-Qalam Shari‘ah Panel)
“It is prohibited for a woman who believes in Allah and the
Last Day to travel a distance of three nights unless with a
mahram.” (Muslim)
There are many more narrations regarding this ruling from
Rasulullah . In fact, other narrations even state a woman
should not travel without her mahram for the distance of
two days and even one day. Although the opinion in the
Hanafi Madhab is that it is forbidden for a woman to travel
without her mahram for the abovementioned distance (48
miles), the Fuqahaa (jurists) still mention that a woman
should not travel without her mahram for distances under 48
miles due to the abundant fitna and immorality nowadays.
The ruling for a woman to travel with a mahram is to
safeguard her and also assist her during travels. Travelling
nowadays has become even more challenging for Muslims. A
woman travelling with a mahram is in her interest.
Question: How much is a husband obliged to give for the
maintenance of his wife, given that this is his responsibility
in Islam?
Answer: The amount of maintenance payable depends on
the status of both husband and wife and the norms in which
they live and what is generally considered to be appropriate.
This changes with time and location.
If out of necessity she needs to travel less than 48 miles, she
may do so if proper hijab is observed and with the permission
of her husband.
Question: My question is with regards to spending the night
with my wife before the ruksati, my father is of the opinion
that I should not spend the night or go on holiday with my
wife until the ruksati takes place, my wife and her family
however find this as unjust but my father is doing so on the
basis of it looking disrespectful before my wife has moved
in with me, please advise me.
Question: Is my income haram if a percentage of my income
is from haram means? I work for a software distribution
company, where the revenue is generated by selling the
software to different types of companies like Oil & Gas,
Media, Banks, Hospitals, Airlines, etc. We are not sure how
their revenue is generated.
Answer: In principle, once the contract of nikah has been
concluded, the husband is entitled to sexual intimacy with his
wife. The wife has the right to refuse his sexual advances or
to travel with him until he submits the Mahr Mu‘ajjal (the
Mahr due immediately). After submission of the Mahr
Mu‘ajjal, the husband is at liberty to take her where he
pleases.
I understand that banks run on the concept of riba and it is
haram to work there. Similarly on the other sectors like
Media, Alcohol companies, etc.
As my company’s revenue is generated from the money
paid by these industries and my company pays my salary
from this income, is my salary haram?
Answer: The basic principle is that if the majority of the
income of the company you are employed by is from lawful
sources then your earnings will be halal.
Equally, (whilst it is highly unlikely) if the company keeps its
lawful and unlawful earnings separate and you are
remunerated from only the lawful earnings your earnings will
be halal even if the majority of the company’s earnings are
unlawful. However, if the majority of the company’s earnings
are unlawful or you are remunerated exclusively from
unlawful earnings then your earnings too will be unlawful.
“Ruksati” or “zifāf” refers to the customary handing over of
the wife into the custody of the husband. The purpose of
zifāf is to make it possible for the husband to fully exercise
his rights as a husband. In traditional Muslim societies, sexual
intimacy normally occurred after zifāf. However, zifāf itself is
not a condition for enjoying sexual intimacy with one’s wife.
If it is customary in your culture to wait until zifāf before
consummating the marriage, or there isn’t a long time before
zifāf takes place, it will be better to respect your father’s
wishes and delay consummation of the marriage until zifāf. If
it is not customary to wait until zifāf or there is a
considerable amount of time before zifāf, it will be advisable
to explain the above ruling to your father so that he approves
of you spending time with your wife before zifāf. (Mufti
Ebrahim Desai)
And Allah  Knows Best.
Whilst a bank may be interest based, not all roles in a bank
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The 25th of December is, as even the most
ignorant, laid-back will tell you, Christmas Day;
the day Jesus was born (according to popular
Christian myth).
When is Saint Valentine's Day? Most people will
be willing to wager, without hesitation or a
moments pause for thought, their life savings
that it is on the 14th of February.
I was testing a child whose parents took a keen
interest in his school education. I asked him the
dates of some historical events to which he fired
back the answers unfalteringly.
""England's only World Cup Final victory?"
"1966, and weave never heard the end of it," he
joked.
"First moon landing?" "Neil Armstrong 1969."
"Span of the First World War?" "1914 to 1918,
treaty signed with Germany at Versailles in June,
1919."
"The birth of the Prophet Muhammad  ?"
"Sorry?"
"When was the Prophet Muhammad  born?" I
paused to rephrase the question. "When was
YOUR Prophet  born?" I asked, laying
emphasis on the your.
"Ah, yes, well, umm..." he began to falter.
I did not wish to embarrass him further. "He was
born in the year referred to by the then Arabs as
Aamul-Feel (The Year of the Elephant),
corresponding to 571 CE (Christian Era), on the
twelfth of Rabiul Awwal." I informed him.
"Rabiul-what?" he spoke as if he were
articulating the words of an alien tongue.
‘Rabiul-what?’ is precisely what this article is
about.
Rabiul Awwal is the third month of the Islamic
Calendar. Two momentous events transpired in
this month. Both events are of tremendous
significance to the Muslims, as they have
profound implications for us. The first event
heralded the dawn of a new era. It was the
beginning of a process of change that not only
reshaped the destiny of humanity, it completely
transformed it. The ugly caterpillar that was the
human being would be turned miraculously into
the most delightful and dainty butterfly that was
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ever conceived.
The event I refer to was the birth of a man. But
this was no ordinary man. This was the great
man; this was the birth of the greatest man,
Muhammad. Your birth and mine may have
meant the world to out mothers but they added
little more to the world itself than digits on its
population figure. The birth of the Messenger of
Allah was a far more significant event.
This was a man at whose hands Allah would
raise the people to a level of civilisation that
shares no parallel in the pages of history. This
was a man who would initiate a process of
therapy that would ‘fix’ the demented minds of
society, who would spray in the hearts of people
the pure waters of tawheed and wash out from
them the sickness that lay therein, who would
smash to bits the deep, superstitious beliefs that
had fettered every aspect of people's lives and
placed unbearable pressures on them, who
would create the Kingdom of God on Earth, who
would restore peace and harmony, justice and
equality, who would open the eyes of men to
dimensions of this world and the hereafter that
were far beyond anything presented to them by
the sum of their intellectuals and greatest
thinkers.
His birth was a gift to all peoples and all nations,
to the rich as well as the poor, to the old as well
as the young, to black and white, man and
woman, to you and I.
He came not to take from the world but to give
to it. He came with charity and kindness not
greed and misery; with warmth and compassion
not hate and malice; with modesty and chastity
not immorality and shamelessness. He was
humble, not proud; modest, not vain;
considerate rather than selfish. Honesty and
integrity has permeated his being, even his arch
enemies paid tribute to him. He was a humble,
quiet, thoughtful man. He spoke with wisdom,
eloquence and complete clarity. .
But along with the reverence there existed a
bond of affection and intense love that knew no
bounds. Each individual was made to feel he
enjoyed a level of intimacy with him that was
unrivalled. They spoke to him, openly and
frankly. They confided in him, shared with him
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their most deepest anxieties, their innermost thoughts.
They opened their hearts out to him. In turn he listened
attentively, sympathised sincerely and spoke wisely. He
guided those who needed guidance, cautioned those who
were at fault, provided for the needy, protected the weak,
comforted the sick and consoled the bereaved. He was
pillar of strength for them, a tower of fortitude, a friend, a
brother, a spiritual mentor. They felt at peace in his
presence, grew restless in his absence. They spoke of him as
their father.
He was human but an extraordinary one. He saw his Lord
and spoke to Him; over a period of twenty-three years his
heart bore the weight of direct divine revelation; the truth
became manifest on his tongue; miracles materialised at his
hands. The strength of his spirituality was almost tangible;
piety radiated from his face.
He had deep insight into human nature. His leadership
brilliance was acknowledged by friend and foe, he steadied
the rocking ship of humanity and steered it out of the
bleakest period of history known to man. He had the power
but did not exploit it, had influence but did not abuse it. He
was offered kingdom and wealth but chose poverty. "My
poverty is my pride." he once commented.
He was human but rose above human passions. He was
man but was not motivated by base manly desires. He had
feelings just like our own, a heart that could hurt, eyes that
could weep. And that for me makes him all the more
remarkable, for in his humanity, plagued by human
emotions, the depth of character he displayed and the lofty
example he portrayed at all times defies both belief and
description.
From his birth as an orphan, through to Prophethood at the
age of forty, and his twenty three year struggle to discharge
the duties of his divine office, his whole life reads like long
chapter of one insurmountable tribulation after another.
Yet he came through them unscathed. He remained calm
and composed where men of iron-will would have been
destroyed. He was able to forgive where lesser mortals
would have screamed vengeance. He showed practically
how men could be human in form, angelic by nature, tread
the Earth as men, fulfilling their just human needs and
desires yet possess discipline and self-control that propelled
them to a status far superior to that of angels.
Bukhari records a heartrending episode in which the
Prophet is described lovingly cradling his dying son,
Ibrahim, in his hands. As the child struggled to breath, the
eyes of the Messenger became moist and he wept. His
companions expressed surprise. Was this a show of
dissatisfaction with the decree of the Almighty Allah. "This
is compassion," he responded and then shedding further
tears he said something, something of profound wisdom.
They were not the words of a mere mortal, they were the
words of a man inspired.
He said, "Verily the eye weeps, and the heart grieves, but
we will not utter a word save that which is to the pleasure
of Our Lord. (Nevertheless) Ibrahim, your parting causes us
deep sorrow."
There you have an illustration of the perfect man, one
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completely aware of his being. He weeps because human
nature requires it but resists complaint because his sense of
servitude to the All-Knowing, Compassionate Lord demands
it.
So an individual was born this month, but no ordinary
individual. Amongst stones there is the diamond, amongst
men there is Muhammad .
The month of Rabiul Awwal is celebrated by Muslims
throughout the world. Often different communities around
the globe have their personal understanding of how to
commemorate this blessed occasion. It is indeed a time of
happiness but alas as in many other matters, Muslims have
fallen prey to their own whims and engaged in practices
that rather than commemorate the birth of the Prophet 
and the dawn of Islam, contradict everything he ever stood
for.
We have every right to feel happy but on this occasion
happiness is more in the mind and heart than action.
Happiness in this month means a pause for thought, a
moment of quite reflection: The Messenger of Allah was
born in this month, the standard bearer of Islam entered
the world in this month, the torch of guidance and the final
link in the faultless chain of Prophets was conceived in this
month. What meaning does this have to my life? How does
this affect the way I live? Does it have any significance in the
way I conduct my affairs, in my treatment of others, and in
my relationship with God?
If the answer is no, then why not? Is he not my Prophet and
I his follower? Is he not my mentor and I his disciple? Is he
not my guide and I his humble servant? Do is not profess to
love and cherish him? Do I not owe my allegiance to him?
Am I not indebted to him? Do I not wish to meet him at the
waters of Kawthar, his radiant face beaming with joy and a
smile playing across his auspicious lips, his blessed hands
outstretched, waiting to embrace me, waiting to greet me,
waiting to take me into his arms and hold me tightly, till my
soul and entire being are immersed in the light of his
prophethood and I am overwhelmed by the power of his
spirituality; waiting to congratulate this gallant son of Islam
who bore the most sever social and political pressures with
patience and fortitude and in the face of injustice, criticism
and ridicule upheld the banner of Islam with
uncompromising pride.
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The Last Will of Aurangzeb
When historians look back at Muslim rule in India, their
perspective greatly shapes the way they present historical
characters. Some people are seen as great and enlightened
leaders.
One of the greatest ruler has been Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgheer, who ruled from 1658 to 1707.
Muslims regard Aurangzeb as one of the greatest, devoted
and religious-minded just sultan. This will shows how great of
a ruler he was.
Will Of Aurangzeb
The will was recorded by Maulvi Hamid-ud Din in chapter 8 of
his hand written book in Persian about the life of Aurangzeb:
1. There is no doubt that I have been the emperor of India
and I have ruled over this country. But I am sorry to say that I
have not been able to do a good deed in my lifetime. My inner
soul is cursing me as a sinner. But now it is of no avail. It is my
wish that my last rites be performed by my dear son Azam,
nobody else should touch my body.
2. My servant, Aya Beg, has my purse in which I have
carefully kept my earnings of 4 Rs and 2 annas. In my spare
time I have been writing the Qur’an and stitching caps. It was
by selling the caps that I made an honest earning of 4 Rs and 2
annas. My coffin should be purchased with this amount. No
other money should be spent for covering the body of a
sinner. This is my dying wish. By selling the copies of the
Qur’an I collected 305 Rs. That money is also with Aya Beg. It
is my will that poor Mohammedans should be fed with sweet
rice purchased by this money.
3. All my articles - clothes, ink stand, pens and books should
be given to my son Azam. The labour charges for digging my
grave will be paid by Prince Azam.
4. My grave should be dug in a dense forest. When I am
buried; my face should remain uncovered. Do not bury my
face in earth. I want to present myself to Allah with a naked
face. I am told whoever goes to the supreme court with a
naked face will have his sins forgiven.
5. My coffin should be made of thick Khaddar. Do not place a
costly shawl on the corpse. The route of my funeral should not
be showered with flowers. No one should be permitted to
place any flowers on my body. No music should be played or
sung, I hate music.
6. No tomb should be built for me. Only a chabootra or
platform may be erected.
7. I have not been able to pay the salaries of my soldiers and
my personal servants for several months. I bequeath that after
my death at least my personal servants be paid in full as the
treasury is empty.
8. No mausoleum should be raised in my memory. No stone
with my name should be placed at my grave. There should be
no trees planted near the grave. A sinner like me does not
deserve the protection of a shady tree.
9. My son, Azam has the authority to rule from the throne
of Delhi. Kam Bakhsh should be entrusted with the
governance of Bijapur and Golconda States.
Allah  should not make anyone an emperor, the most
unfortunate person is he who is an emperor. My sins should
not be mentioned in any social gathering. No story of my life
should be told to anyone.
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The Carpenter
A highly skilled carpenter who had grown old was ready to retire. He told his employercontractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his
family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire.
The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more
house as a personal favour. The carpenter agreed to this proposal but made sure that this will be
his last project. Being in a mood to retire, the carpenter was not paying much attention to
building this house. His heart was not in his work. He resorted to poor workmanship and used
inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
When the job was done, the carpenter called his employer and showed him the house. The
employer handed over some papers and the front door key to the carpenter and said "This is
your house, my gift to you."
The carpenter was in a shock! What a shame! If he had only known that he was building his own
house, he would have made it better than any other house that he ever built!
Our situation can be compared to this carpenter. Allah  has sent us to this world to build our
homes in Jannah (paradise) by obeying His commands. Now, we
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5. Recite the dua
after drinking water
2. Recite
‫بسم هللا‬
Sunnah of
Drinking
Water
before drinking
and ‎‫الحمد هلل‬
after drinking
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the right hand
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Shaytaan
drinks with
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4. Drink in
three sips
1. How many Surah are there in the Qur'an?
a) 120
b) 114
c) 30
2. How many ayah does surah al-Fatihah contain?
a) 4
b) 9
c) 7
3. Which surah is the name of the tribe of the Prophet?
a) Al-Imran b) Bani Israel c) Muhammad
d) Quraish
4. To whom was the Qur'an revealed to?
a) Muhammad  b) Dawud  c) Ibrahim 
5. What was the first word in the Qur'an to be revealed to
Muhammad ?
a) Ahad
b) Iqra
c) Bismillah
d) Alhamdu
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bitter enemies of Islam.
a) Abu Lahab b) Abu Talib c) Hamza
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A wise man once said; When I was a young man, I wanted to
change the world. I found it was difficult to change the
world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I
couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I
couldn't change the town, so I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I know the only thing I can change is
myself. And suddenly I realise that if long ago I had changed
myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My
family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their
impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed
have changed the world.
So what is really the secret to changing the world? Actually it’s not such a big secret! Allah  gives us the perfect and most
wise solution: “Allah will not change the condition of a nation until they change themselves.” (Surah Rad, 13:11)
If we desire change, then lets change what is within ourselves first and have high hopes and good expectations about gaining
help from Allah . We need to take it one step at a time. Rome was not built in a day. A journey of a thousand miles starts with
the first step. Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions we make that can change our lives forever.
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will Insha-Allah change.
Allah , The Most Wise, is always there to Help and Guide us. So let us not delay and try to be the change that we wish to
see in the world.
Below is a wonderful incident from the Fazaaile-e-Sadaaqaat of a young boy
who regularly visited the grave of his mother on a Friday.
In a book called ‘Raudh’ is a story of a pious lady known as Bahitah, who was
very regular in her Salah. At the time of her death she raised her head towards
the heavens and exclaimed: "O, The One, who is my only Treasure and
Provider for life and death; I pray to You, Do not disgrace me at the moment
of death and save me from the horrors of the grave!" After her death, her son
made it a practice to visit her grave every Friday and read the Qur’an there,
offering the reward (thawab) for his mother, as well as for all those buried in the graveyard.
One day, he saw his mother in a dream and asked her, how she was. The mother replied, "The severity of death is extremely
harsh. By the grace of Allah  , I am most comfortable in the grave with a bed of sweet basil and silken cushions. And the
treatment given to me will last till Qiyaamah." The son asked her if he could be of any service to her. She said, "Do not give up
coming to me on Fridays and reading the Qur’an. On your arrival all the dwellers of the graveyard come to me and tell me that
you have arrived. Your visit to the graveyard is a source of great pleasure for me." The boy said that he visited the place
regularly on Fridays.
Dua for the Protection from Doubts
and Disbelief
One day he saw in a dream that a very big gathering of men and
women came to him and he asked them who they were? They
said, they were the dwellers of such and such graveyard and
they had come to thank him for his Friday visits to them and his
duas for their forgiveness by Allah  that pleased them most.
Prayer to shield one from having uncertainties about
one’s faith:
allahumma innee a'oodhubika minash' shakki badal
yaqeen
Oh Allah, I seek Your protection from entertaining
doubts about the truth after conviction (belief).
(Musannaf Ibne Abi Shaibah)
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They requested him to keep up that practice, which he
continued most carefully.
May Allah  grant us all the ability to visit the graveyards
regularly and make a practice of sending Esaal-e-thawaab to
the deceased. Aameen.
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