Thursday, August 19, 2010

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Why did you said that??How come you acted that way!! Why would you ever do such a thing???This is wrong,this is very wrong,whats your problem??Did you used your mind before you said that!!!It looks like you didn't view your image in the mirror before you left the house!

Sometimes i hear myself yelling in their faces,but i remember the Qur'an.Allah says in Surat Aal-i-Imraa: "So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him]".(Aal-i-Imraan 3:159)


I try so hard not to give them an attitude,not to critisize them back,and to accept what they say as a kind of advise.This is called the art of dealing with people and gaining their love and trust.I read a book called Enjoy your life - the link for that book is attached in my blogger home page-in which the writer provide us with many ways to gain people's love.



Monday, August 16, 2010

Quran competition for the kids

Since I planed to raise my kids as a good Muslims, memorizing, reading,and following Quran is a main key for this.

I made up an interesting way to encourage them.
I made a Quran memorizing competition for all the kids I know. A class will be made weekly with prizes for their efforts.


The Qur’aan (Quran / Koran) is the word of the Lord of the Worlds, which Allah revealed to His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), to bring mankind forth from darkness into light.

Allah has told us in the Qur’aan (Quran / Koran) the stories of the earlier and later generations and the creation of the heavens and the earth. He has explained in detail what is halaal and what is haraam, the basics of good manners and morals, the rulings of worship and dealings with others, the lives of the Prophets and the righteous, and the reward and punishment of the believers and disbelievers. He has described Paradise, the abode of the believers, and He has described Hell, the abode of the disbelievers. He has made it (the Qur’aan (Quran / Koran)) an explanation of all things:

“And We have sent down to you the Book (the Qur’aan (Quran / Koran)) as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a mercy, and glad tidings for those who have submitted themselves (to Allah as Muslims)”
[Surah (Chapter of) al-Nahl 16:89 – English interpretation of the Quranic Verse]

One of the Qur'an’s most important attributes is that it reached us in the very same form in which it was revealed to our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In: [We have sent down the Reminder, and We will preserve it.] (Al-Hijr 15: 9), Allah promised to protect it.



The Divine Scriptures that were revealed before Islam lost their original forms over time; they are either incomplete or not fully accurate. In the case of the Qur'an, however, Allah placed the revelations into our Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) memory. In addition, after he received each revelation, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told his numerous Companions to write them down, thereby ensuring the Qur'an’s preservation in its original textual form. Caliph Abu Bakr (632-634) had the Qur'an compiled into a single copy, and Caliph Uthman (644-656) had copies of it sent to important Islamic cities. The following verses explain how our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) tried to remember the revelations, and how Allah helped him do so:
[Do not move your tongue trying to hasten it. Its collection and recitation are Our affair. So when We recite it, follow its recitation. Then its explanation is Our concern.] (Al-Qiyamah 75: 16-19)








Saturday, August 14, 2010

Hijab

I knew I had to do it, but I never thought about doing it seriously...I known it had to be done, but I kept in delaying...Until it was the time...I started looking for outfits and matching the colors...Eventually, I wore the Hijab...








The first thing i noticed after I started wearing my Hijab is that people are not starring at me...something had changed...I felt more comfortable. I was pleased because I finally felt brave enough to put on my Hijab... I would never think of taking it off or regret for wearing Hijab...I do believe that was one of the best things happened to me.






• Hijab refers to the complete covering of everything except the hands, face and feet in long, loose and non see-through garments.


• Muslim women are required to observe the hijab in front of any man they could theoretically marry. This means that hijab is not obligatory in front of the father, brothers, grandfathers, uncles or young children.


• An educated Muslim woman does this because she is following guidance from God and His prophet Muhammad recorded in the Qur'an, and in the Sunnah


• The main principle reason for the hijab is modesty, which is not wishing to receive unnecessary attention from people, such as admiration and flattery, envy, or, most importantly, sexual attraction from those other than her husband


• Elderly women
The rules are relaxed for elderly women:
"Such elderly women as are past the prospect of marriage - there is no blame on them if they lay aside their (outer) garments, provided they make not a wanton display of their beauty: but it is best for them to be modest: and Allah is One Who sees and knows all things".24:60
• Young girls are not required to wear Hijab. Women should start wearing Hijab from the time being at puberty.







Wednesday, August 11, 2010

My first day In Ramdan

Woke up in the morning,looking for my brown mug,planing to make myself a nice cup of coffee...as soon as i walked inside the kitchen,i remembered that today is the first day in Ramadan - OMG, i really love Ramadan.
Decoration & lights are surrounding my apartment from the inside & outside...Happiness is filling my soul...i had the chance to attend Ramadan this year,thanks to Allah.

Ramadan involves abstaining from eating, drinking (including water), and sexual activity from dawn until dusk, throughout the entire month from just before the starting of dawn (i.e. just before the start of Fajr) until sunset, with the intention of fasting.
No one knows if they will stay alive to attend Ramadan next year or not,so we do our best,because in Ramadan the reward for fasting is immense.


Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Islam or Traditions

Is it Islam or traditions

Traditions is a main part in our society,some of those traditions are good and others are bad...Many people act generously or polite because of the traditions ONLY.Being Muslim,means you have to do good things in life,for one purpose - ALLAH.

Socaity gave women some rights,but Islam gave women all rights,took care of all the details,rights,and dutuies.Qur’anic revelation raised the status of women. “Men and women are equal in the eyes of God; man and woman were created to be equal parts of a pair” (51:49) .

Women have rights in Islam,more than they can gain without Islam:

  •  Violence against women is rejected in Islam

  • women have the right to obtain education

  • right to o work & earn money if they need it or want it - to work in certain circumstances and under strict conditions:The work should not require the woman to violate Islamic law (e.g., serving alcohol), and be mindful of the woman's safety. If the work requires the woman to leave her home, she must maintain her 'modesty'.A woman may not be alone with a man, because as per Hadith, the devil will tempt them 

  • The right to negotiate marriage terms of her choice

  • The right to obtain divorce from her husband

  • The right to get sexual satisfaction from her husband

  • refuse or approve for marriage proposal

  • custody of their children after divorce - until the child reach a certain age

  • Equality of reward for equal deeds

  • the right of inheritance - In general, Islam allows females half the inheritance share available to males who have the same degree of relation to the deceased


  • Hijab is the Quranic requirement that Muslims, both male and female, dress and behave modestly.


It takes a lot of effort to be a good Muslim

Each time i think of hurting someone,or even acting rude or careless,i remember that this isn't Islam & i will get bad deeds for these actions,and this makes me stop.
Since i moved to my new apartment- a year ago,i saw an old washing machine in front of my neighbors house.I thought they are keeping it out there for some time,until they decide what to do with it.Until this moment,they still have this old washing machine outside.As i understood from my neighbour that they are planing to give it away for a family in need,as soon as her husband has some time...we live in a building,so their apartment is located in front of mine.As a result,this washing machine is in front of my outdoor too.I thought of selling this machine without their knowledge & keeping the money for myself,then i remembered that a good Muslim would never do that.
In Islam,neighbours has rights;
Allah says:"Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess.'' (4:36)
  • A Muslim must be good to his neighbors, no matter their religion
  • Introduce yourself and your family to your neighbors when you move into a new place or when new neighbors move in
  • Ensure that our neighbors have the basic necessities, for a Muslim should not eat if his or her neighbor is going hungry

Monday, August 9, 2010

The rights for both,husband & wife in Islam

Both,wife & husband have rights in Islam.
To have a successful marriage,we need to follow those tips.


  • Wife's Basic Rights :
  1. Respect her and pay attention to her needs
  2. It is obligatory for husbands to spend on their wives
  3. He cannot order her to do anything that is against religion
  4. He must not dwell on what he dislikes in his wife, but on what he likes
  5. The husband is not to stay away from his wife or keep his wife in a state of suspense
  6. Caring for one's wife's sexual fulfillment is an obligation of religion
  7. Not harming one’s wife,because harming others is haraam in the case of strangers, it is even more so in the case of harming one’s wife
  8. never ever divulge the secrets of the household and those of the married couple
  9. He doesn't look at other women
  10. He advise & helps her to follow Allah's orders


  • Husband's Basic Rights :
  1. The obligation of obedience.He shall be respected & obeyed.
  2. Wife must be available for her husband, he should be able to enjoy her (physically)
  3. Not admitting anyone whom the husband dislikes
  4. Respect his family & treat them well
  5. She does not disclose her husband’s secrets, and does not talk to anyone about whatever secrets and other matters there may be between him and her
  6. Helps him to Obey Allah
  7. Make herself beautiful for him
  8. Greeting him with joy as soon as he comes home
  9. She doesn't look at other men
  10. She take care of their children & house


Maybe you are wondering , why do Muslims get divorced if they have those rights in marriage?


well,people make mistakes,but that doesn't mean that Islam is wrong...we sometimes get stressed & forget some of those rights,like having a bad day with the kids,& forget to welcome your husband...or being stressed due to financial problems & forget to kiss her when coming back home from work..at the end,we are humans...








Islam is peace

I thought it would be nice to view a real Muslim...not as mentioned in the news...I would like to tell you about us,how we deal with people,what are our actions,




Islam is peace

Islam is peace