In this writing we'll explore glimpses from the life of an astonishing historical figure, one of the most imminent scholars of ISLAM, as well as one of the most distinguished women to ever live, Aisha (may ALLAH be pleased with her) the wife of prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him).
Eleven people have been killed and forty injured in stampede at a music festival in the city of Rabat in morocco. After spectators stormed out of the stadium where the concert was held.
The event was a week long music festival aimed at promoting an image of tolerance and modernity in morocco and it is backed by the king himself.Not a very good allocation of resources in a third world nation, that suffers from a range of issues that are far more important than gathering people to events that waste their time and money.
The event was attended by 70,000 people, 70,000 people!!! how can our condition change when we have 70,000 individuals engaged at one time in the disobedience of their creator. So much so that 11 of them lost their life in this quest. We seek refuge in ALLAH from such an end.
The Question:
May ALLAH reward you Sheikh, I'm a young man, i woke up from my sleep at the time of the Fajr Athan (call to prayer) and lazily i fell back asleep, and i didn't wake up again until the time of Fajr prayed has passed, what is the ruling on this?
The Answer:
You've made a mistake, because you woke up at the time of the Athan (call to prayer), if you slept through it and you didn't hear the Athan, you would have an excuse. But since you heard the call to prayer you should've got up and not submitted to sleep. You have to seek forgiveness from ALLAH for this sin and perform your due prayer.Translation of the answer of sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan.
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There is this constant talk we're hearing all throughout the world about whether the Muslims are integrated in society, they ask us: Do you consider yourself fully integrated? Do you feel Muslims are integrated in society? Are you integrated fully in your community? And the list goes on..."Dot not be weak nor be saddened , you are the superior ones if you are true believers"
ALLAH has promised those among you who believe and work righteous deeds, that he will certainly grant them succession in the land, as he granted it to those before them, and that he will grant them the authority to practise their religion which he has chosen for them. And he will surely replace them with safety and security after their fear.
Brothers and sisters, It is not befitting of us to follow, it is not befitting of us to imitate, it is not befitting of us to apologize about our faith. We were sent to rule over mankind, Let's end this fatal psychological defeat, let's rise up and shake the dust off our bodies, let's rise up and reach for what is rightfully ours.
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"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astounding
results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare
to compare any great man in modern history with Muhammad?
Lamartine
Histoire de la Turquie, Pans 1854, Vol. 11, pp. 276-77.
"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he was Pope without Pope's
pretensions, Caesar without the legions of Caesar: without a
standing army, without a bodyguard, without a palace, without
a fixed revenue. If ever any man had the right to say that he
ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammad, for he had all the
power without its instruments and without its supports."
Bosworth Smith
Mohammad and Mohammadanism, London 1874, p 92.
"My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most
influential persons may surprise some readers and may be
questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who
was supremely successful on both the religious and secular
level."
Michael H. Hart
The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History,
New York: Hart Publishing Company Inc. 1978, p 33.
The personality of Muhammad, it is most difficult to get into the whole truth of it. Only a glimpse of it I can catch. What a dramatic succession of picturesque scenes! There is Muhammad, the Prophet. There is Muhammad, the Warrior; Muhammad, the Businessman; Muhammad, the Statesman; Muhammad, the Orator; Muhammad, the Reformer; Muhammad, the Refuge of Orphans; Muhammad, the Protector of Slaves; Muhammad, the Emancipator of Women; Muhammad, the Judge; Muhammad, the Saint. All in all these magnificent roles, in all these departments of human activities, he is alike a hero."Prof. Ramakrishna Rao.
"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind....I became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to this friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the 2ND volume (of the Prophet's biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of the great life."Mahatma Gandhi.
"If a man like Muhammad were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness."George Bernard.
"if there is much misunderstanding in the West about the nature of Islam, there is also much ignorance about the debt our own culture and civilisation owe to the Islamic world. It is a failure which stems, I think, from the straitjacket of history which we have inherited. The medieval Islamic world, from Central Asia to the shores of the Atlantic, was a world where scholars and men of learning flourished. But because we have tended to see Islam as the enemy of the West, as an alien culture, society and system of belief, we have tended to ignore or erase its great relevance to our own history."Prince Charles.
"ALLAH has promised those among you who believe and work righteous deeds, that he will certainly grant them succession in the land, as he granted it to those before them, and that he will grant them the authority to practice their religion which he has chosen for them. And he will surely replace them with safety and security after their fear."
For almost the past century, Muslims around the world have experienced a dramatic fall in all aspects of their society, they were militarily attacked as an initial phase, having their resources and wealth pillaged then came the fierce ideological attack which has completely shattered what was once the most powerful empire on the face of the earth.
Theses different and successive attacks on the Muslims have left severe damages that are much worse than the millions who have been killed, driven into poverty, chaos and social injustice.
The most severe damage that has been done to the Muslims was the birth of a new mentality of loss, weakness and humiliation. Muslims went from leaders to followers, from being proud of their identity to being ashamed of who they are, from being sure of their faith to being apologetic about its tenets, from the ruling class to the pitfalls of blind following.
Wherever you go now and talk to Muslims about projects and initiatives, you would find that they have little confidence in themselves and in their people in terms of achieving. The effect of media outlets pounding the so called superior civilizations and their unmatched accomplishments have created almost a cult like following and admiration for these systems, forgetting that the foundation of their key sciences and areas of expertise was taken from early Muslim scholars.
What is needed is a new awakening, and a new mindset, everyone knows the humiliating state the Muslims are living in economically and socially, only a handful are trying to create change.
The rest are going about their lives like it doesn't concern them and yet they are the biggest victims of their non-involvement.
Each one of us has to ask himself "how can i contribute today to the improvement of the Muslim umma", the playing field has changed: the means to communicate, the tools put in place by technology, and the infrastructures provide us with an unprecedented edge over any other time in history, if all of us follow a worldwide collaboration model in bringing change, we can rewrite history, let's pull together all resources and expertise in an open and collaborative manner for the benefit of each and every individual in our nation.
In Washington, the first American Muslim chamber of commerce has opened up its doors, the aim of the organization is to represent American Muslim businesses in the public and private sector.
“One of our Chamber’s primary goals is to ensure a strong and vibrant future for the American Muslim community,” Khalid A. Ahmed, CEO and president of the American Muslim Chamber of Commerce (AMCC), told IslamOnline.net.
The amcc was established by a group of American business professionals as well as independent individuals.
Listening is a vital part of interpersonal communication; it allows us to share feelings, express concerns, communicate wants and needs, and let our thoughts and opinions be known.
Improving your speaking and listening skills, will enhance your relationships, improve your grasp of information, and allow you to interpret more effectively what others are saying.
We as humans listen best when:
1. We Believe the message is important and somehow relevant to us.
2. The speaker holds our attention through humor, dramatic effect, and use of media.
3. We are in the mood to listen and free of distractions and worries
When we make an effort to understand what people are thinking and feeling from their perspective, we are listening effectively. We not only hear the words, but also understand what is being meant by them. How many times have you been caught pretending to listen when you were not? After several moments of nodding and saying “huh”. Sometimes these distractions are due to lack of sleep, stress overload, being preoccupied.
Here are some of the tips that will make you a good listener:
MAKE EYE CONTACT:
Be sure to look at the speaker in the face most of the time, especially look at her/his eyes. If you forget to make eye contact, the speaker might think that you are bored, withdrawn, or simply not listening. Also be culturally sensitive: some individuals may be uncomfortable with too much direct eye contact.
1. TAKE A LISTENING POSITION:
Sit or stand in a comfortable position with your body aimed towards the general area where the speaker is. Try to be in a relaxed position. Face the speaker and make appropriate eye contact. Be aware of other non-verbals: placement of arms, leaning forward when necessary, head nodding, degree of personal space, smiling.
2. PARAPHRASE THE SPEAKER’S MESSAGE:
Paraphrasing means stating in your own words what someone has just said. Some common ways to lead into paraphrases include:
What I hear you saying is…
In other word...
So basically how you felt was…
What happened was…
Sounds like you’re feeling…
The speaker then has a chance to know you have understood what she/he has said. This also gives the speaker the opportunity to try to make the message more clear if she/he doesn’t think you really understood. Also be sure to reflect feeling words.
3. ASK CLARIFYING QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING:
If the speaker says something unclear to you, ask her/him a question to get more information. Such questions make you an active, interested listener; the speaker can tell that you’ve been listening enough to have a question and care enough to ask. Ask open ended questions when you need more information, “Could you give me an example of when you’ve had difficulty talking to your professor?” Avoid the overuse of closed questions; these are questions that just require a yes or no response and tend to halt communication.
4. MAKE COMMENTS, ANSWER QUESTIONS:
When the speaker stops or pauses, you can be a good listener by making comments about the same subject. If you change the topic suddenly, she/he may think you weren’t listening. If the speaker asks a question, your answer can show you were listening. Also, use silence to your benefit versus attempting to fill the conversation with constant talk.
5. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FEEDBACK:
Your speaker is likely to be interested in your opinions and feedback. Feedback should always be given in an honest and supportive way.
6. EMPATHY:
Recognize that everyone is trying to survive, get through school or work successfully, build a support network and deal with the demands of outside life. Sometimes it can be difficult to be empathic if we have had different life experiences or tried unconventional solutions.
7. OPENNESS:
Listen with openness. Be a supportive, but neutral listener. This provides safety for self-disclosure and talk of emotional states. Be careful of judgments and stereotypes you have that block openness. Attempt to put yourself in the other person’s shoes without becoming consumed with their difficulties. Incorporate your own self-care so that you do not burn out.
8. AWARENESS:
Be aware of your own biases. We all have biases, this is part of human nature. The key is to not let them get in the way of what others have to say. Try to fully understand the person and their context versus relying on just your personal experience to guide them.
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