There are many specific forbidden matters such as those that relate to food, ALLAH says in the QURA'N:
"Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al-Maytatah (the dead animals - cattle-beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and the meat of that which has been slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allâh, or has been slaughtered for idols, etc., or on which Allâh's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering, and that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by the goring of horns - and that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild animal - unless you are able to slaughter it (before its death) and that which is sacrificed (slaughtered) on AnNusub (stone altars). (Al-Ma'idah 5:3)"
Concerning the forbidden matters in marriage, ALLAH says in the QURA'N:
"Forbidden to you (for marriage) are: your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your foster mother who gave you suck, your foster milk suckling sisters, your wives' mothers, your step daughters under your guardianship, born of your wives to whom you have gone in - but there is no sin on you if you have not gone in them (to marry their daughters), - the wives of your sons who (spring) from your own loins, and two sisters in wedlock at the same time, except for what has already passed; verily, Allâh is OftForgiving, Most Merciful. (An-Nisa 4:23)"
Concerning the forbidden matters in business, ALLAH says in the QURA'N:
"whereas Allâh has permitted trading and forbidden Ribâ (usury)". (Al-Baqarah 2:275)
However ALLAH the almighty in his ultimate mercy and wisdom has not specified all the lawful matters because they are countless and unmeasurable:
"O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and good on the earth, and follow not the footsteps of Shaitân (Satan). Verily, he is to you an open enemy". (Al-Baqarah 2:168).
From ALLAH'S mercy on his slaves, he has established that the basis for matters is that they are all lawful unless specified by the text as otherwise. And it is a wonder that some people find difficulty in their chest when they are told about forbidden matters even if it's coming directly from the text. Some of them probably would like to see the whole list of lawful things they can do in this world, before they get convinced that Islam is a religion of ease and balance. A list of course, that they might spend the rest of their life compiling and still will not be able to contain all that ALLAH has made lawful in this life.
This widely used statement: "This religion is a religion of ease" is indeed true but what is meant by it most of the time, is wrong and misleading. Islam is definitely a religion of ease but eases and difficulty is determined by the QURA'N and the SUNNA, not the opinions, desires, and whims of the people. Those who use this statement each time their weak faith and intellect is faced with that which they disagree it, or dislike.
All praise due to ALLAH that has left us on pure guidance from his book and the SUNNA of his beloved prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) and not to the ignorant masses who are lost in a sea of guesswork and confusion.
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Reliance On ALLAH, (The Most Critical Discipline Of All), Part 1.
Relying on ALLAH is a matter of critical importance in the life of a Muslim, through it a believer can gain tremendous strength by realizing that no creation on the face of this earth can be of a benefit to him or even to itself except with the permission of ALLAH. If a creation as weak as a fly takes anything from a human, he wouldn't be able to take it back, even if he gathers all other humans to his cause.
Relying on ALLAH instills in the Muslim the courage to stand up for the truth and voice it at all times, regardless of who disagrees or who is displeased, he knows that the pens have been lifted and the ink has dried on what is to happen. And that whatever befalls him was not meant to miss him, and whatever missed him was not meant to befall him, so he's never subdued by peer pressure, public opinion or what society deems as acceptable because his sustenance, his livelihood, his needs, his wants, his concerns...he leaves them all to the one in whose hand is the ownership of the heavens and the earth.
Fears and weaknesses we often experience come from our seeking of help and sustenance from the creation, who subjects us to compromises and humiliation, Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) said: "whenever someone opens for himself a door of asking, ALLAH opens up for him a door of humiliation."
Much of the humiliation our Umma faces today, is from its lack of reliance on ALLAH along with its psychological defeat in front of its enemies. History has proven this to be a timely lesson, that whenever people rely on ALLAH alone, have full faith in him through their statements and actions, ALLAH surely grants them victory and authority over the land.
ALLAH says in the QURAN:
The prophet of ALLAH Ibrahim (may peace and blessings be upon him) was persecuted for his message from the closest people to him including his father, so much so that the women who were seeking a child or cure from a disease would vow to their idols, that they would increase the charcoal and wood used in fueling the fire that was being prepared for Ibrahim.
When the prophet of ALLAH Ibrahim was about to be thrown in the fire, angel Gabriel (may peace and blessings be upon him) came to him and asked if he is in need of anything, Ibrahim replied : "in need of you no, but in need of ALLAH yes". Ibrahim relied only on ALLAH and was not in need of any help or assistance even if it was from the angel of revelation himself (may peace and blessings be upon him).
This was the creed of the pious predecessors throughout history. And verily when Ibrahim was thrown in the flames, ALLAH commanded the fire to be cool and safe on his prophet. Ibrahim then tasted the sweetness of his reliance on the most high.
It wasn't the only time that Ibrahim was tested in his reliance on ALLAH who once commanded him to leave his son Ismael and his mother at a wild place that had no water and no vegetation, just beasts, scorpions and ...... Ismael's mother looked up to Ibrahim and asked him : "Did ALLAH command you to do this" Ibrahim nodded in approval then she said "then he won't leave us.." ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR. Quite a different concept of reliance on ALLAH in dealing with her husband's test. May ALLAH bless our Muslim brothers with wives that are only one tenth of what that woman was.
Relying on ALLAH instills in the Muslim the courage to stand up for the truth and voice it at all times, regardless of who disagrees or who is displeased, he knows that the pens have been lifted and the ink has dried on what is to happen. And that whatever befalls him was not meant to miss him, and whatever missed him was not meant to befall him, so he's never subdued by peer pressure, public opinion or what society deems as acceptable because his sustenance, his livelihood, his needs, his wants, his concerns...he leaves them all to the one in whose hand is the ownership of the heavens and the earth.
Fears and weaknesses we often experience come from our seeking of help and sustenance from the creation, who subjects us to compromises and humiliation, Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) said: "whenever someone opens for himself a door of asking, ALLAH opens up for him a door of humiliation."
Much of the humiliation our Umma faces today, is from its lack of reliance on ALLAH along with its psychological defeat in front of its enemies. History has proven this to be a timely lesson, that whenever people rely on ALLAH alone, have full faith in him through their statements and actions, ALLAH surely grants them victory and authority over the land.
ALLAH says in the QURAN:
"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."
The prophet of ALLAH Ibrahim (may peace and blessings be upon him) was persecuted for his message from the closest people to him including his father, so much so that the women who were seeking a child or cure from a disease would vow to their idols, that they would increase the charcoal and wood used in fueling the fire that was being prepared for Ibrahim.
When the prophet of ALLAH Ibrahim was about to be thrown in the fire, angel Gabriel (may peace and blessings be upon him) came to him and asked if he is in need of anything, Ibrahim replied : "in need of you no, but in need of ALLAH yes". Ibrahim relied only on ALLAH and was not in need of any help or assistance even if it was from the angel of revelation himself (may peace and blessings be upon him).
This was the creed of the pious predecessors throughout history. And verily when Ibrahim was thrown in the flames, ALLAH commanded the fire to be cool and safe on his prophet. Ibrahim then tasted the sweetness of his reliance on the most high.
It wasn't the only time that Ibrahim was tested in his reliance on ALLAH who once commanded him to leave his son Ismael and his mother at a wild place that had no water and no vegetation, just beasts, scorpions and ...... Ismael's mother looked up to Ibrahim and asked him : "Did ALLAH command you to do this" Ibrahim nodded in approval then she said "then he won't leave us.." ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR. Quite a different concept of reliance on ALLAH in dealing with her husband's test. May ALLAH bless our Muslim brothers with wives that are only one tenth of what that woman was.
Monotheism, The Call Of All Prophets, Part 1.
Monotheism has been throughout the ages the call of all the prophets, and it is the reason behind the creation of man, ALLAH says in the QURAN : "I have not created men and jinn except to worship me." And he says elsewhere: "Did you think we created you in play, and that to us you won't return."
There is absolute wisdom in that which ALLAH creates and in that which he leaves uncreated, and also in that which he allows and in that which he forbids, he is the all wise, all knowing.
ALLAH has sent all prophets from Noah to Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) with the same message of monotheism to worship ALLAH alone and not associate any partners with him.
People who live their lives not worshipping ALLAH be it pride, ignorance or carelessness convey through their actions that the creator of the heavens and the earth has created man in vain and with no set purpose. These people believe that they are fully in charge of their life and destiny, yet they are submitted willingly or unwillingly to the will of ALLAH the almighty.
ALLAH has blessed humanity with a precise guidance and a clear path to its salvation, unlike what some confused ideologies claim that it's left up to each individual to find his way, all praises due to ALLAH who has not left us to ourselves and our guesswork.
There is absolute wisdom in that which ALLAH creates and in that which he leaves uncreated, and also in that which he allows and in that which he forbids, he is the all wise, all knowing.
ALLAH has sent all prophets from Noah to Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) with the same message of monotheism to worship ALLAH alone and not associate any partners with him.
People who live their lives not worshipping ALLAH be it pride, ignorance or carelessness convey through their actions that the creator of the heavens and the earth has created man in vain and with no set purpose. These people believe that they are fully in charge of their life and destiny, yet they are submitted willingly or unwillingly to the will of ALLAH the almighty.
ALLAH has blessed humanity with a precise guidance and a clear path to its salvation, unlike what some confused ideologies claim that it's left up to each individual to find his way, all praises due to ALLAH who has not left us to ourselves and our guesswork.
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