tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91775252147336940382024-02-08T12:04:48.992-08:00The lessons every muslim should knowgives basic requirements for the foundation of the Islam Aqeedah (creed) and Ibadah (worship). It is a known fact that huge numbers of new Muslims are attracted to Islam from different countries and different cultures.the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177525214733694038.post-3828182543015939142012-07-25T02:19:00.000-07:002012-07-25T02:21:04.031-07:00To seek blessing from Other than Allah is shirk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Allah the Most Exalted said: “Have you then considered Al-Lat
and Al-Uzzah”. And Manat (idols of the pagan Arabs) the other
third? (Ch53: V19-20)<br />
At-Tirmidhi reported and declared as Sahih (sound), that Abu
Waqid Al-Laithi (r.a.) said: We went out with Allah’s Messenger
(Peace be upon him) on the campaign to Hunain while we had
just left disbelief (Kufr) for Islam. The Mushrikin had a Sidr (lotetree)
that they would stay there and hang their arms(weapons)
on, called Dhat Anwat. When we passed a Sidr, we asked, “O
Messenger of Allah, won’t you make for us another Dhat Anwat
just like their Dhat Anwat?” Allah’s Messenger (Peace be upon
him) said, “Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Most Great)! By the one
(Allah) Who holds my soul in His hand, verily these are the
ways of earlier nations; You have said exactly as Bani Israel
said to Musa (Peace be upon him) make for us a god just as
their gods.’ He said: “Verily you are a people who know not.’
(Ch.7:V138 Certainly you will follow the ways of those who went
before you.)
<br />
<b>Important Issues of the Lesson :
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The request by the companions (r.a.) (regarding a tree
similar to Dhat Anwat).<br />
Their intention was to become closer to Allah by their act, as
they thought He would like it.<br />
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) rejected their request by
saying: “Allahu Akbar, these are the ways of earlier nations,
thereby expressing the weightiness of the matter.
<br />
If some companions (r.a.) were unaware of the nature of
their intended act, it is reasonable to assume that later
generations (of much lesser status) are more likely to fall
into ignorance.
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The negation of this act is in the meanings of “There is no
true God except Allah”, which is subtle (Hidden), and this
was not perceived by them.<br />
Shirk is of two types, i.e. major and minor because the
Companions were not turned apostate due to their request
alone.<br />
It is essential to put an end to all possible ways leading to
Shirk (polytheism) and to prohibit any resemblance of
people of ignorance (disbelieves).
<br />
The Prophet (pbuh) expressed the general tendency of
mankind by saying: “These are the ways”.
In every place where Allah has censured the Jews and
Christians in the Quran He has also warned us against
those deeds.<br />
The one who has moved from falsehood (i.e. became
Muslim) and get accustomed to certain beliefs or habits is
not totally safe from having remnants of these habits, as is
evidenced in the Companions’ words “and we had just left
disbelief (Kufr).”
</div>the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177525214733694038.post-69416073576173315812012-07-18T03:37:00.000-07:002012-07-18T05:50:31.569-07:00Tauheed (Islamic Monotheisme)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tauheed (Islamic Monotheism) has three aspects:<br />
1. Oneness of the Lordship of Allah- “Tauheed ar-Rububiyya”.
To believe that, there is only one Lord for all the universe, its
Creator, Organizer, Planner, Sustainer and Giver of Security
etc., and that is Allah.<br />
2. Oneness of the worship of Allah - “Tauheed al-Uluhiyya”. To
believe that none has the right to be worshipped {e.g. by
praying, invoking, asking for help (from the unseen),
swearing, slaughtering sacrifices, giving charity, Fasting,
and Pilgrimage etc.,} but Allah.<br />
3. Oneness of the Names and the Qualities of Allah,
“TauheeduI-Asma-was-sifaat”. To believe that:<br />
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i. We must not name or qualify Allah except with what
He or His Messenger (Peace be upon him) has
named or qualified Him.<br />
ii. None deserve to be named or qualified with the
definitive Names or Attributes of Allah; e.g. Al-Karim
(Most Generous).<br />
c. We must confirm all of Allah’s Attributes which Allah
has stated in His Book (the Quran) or mentioned
through His Messenger Muhammad (Peace be
upon him), without changing them or ignoring them
completely or twisting the meanings or giving
resemblance to any of the created things. {e.g. Allah
is present over His Throne, as mentioned in the
Quran Ch.20:V5:<br />
The Most Beneficent (Allah) “Istawa” (rose over) the
(Mighty) Throne, over the seventh Heaven; and He only
comes down over the first (nearest) Heaven to us on the
Day of ‘Arafat’ (i.e. the 9th of Dhul Hijjah), and also
during the last third part of the night as mentioned by
the Prophet (Peace be upon him), but He is with us by
His Knowledge only, not by His Personal-Self (Bi-
Dhaatihi).<br />
There is nothing like unto Him and He is All-Hearer, the
All-Seer. (Ch.42:V.11) This Holy verse confirms the
quality of hearing and the quality of the sight of Allah
without any resemblance to others.<br />
Likewise He (Azza Wa Jalla) also said, “ To one whom I
have created with Both My Hands”. (Ch.38:V75)<br />
And He also Said, “The Hand of Allah is over their
hands”. (Ch.48: V10)
This confirms two Hands for Allah, but there is no
resemblance to them. This is the faith of all true
believers, and was the faith of all the Prophets of Allah,
from Noah, Abraham Moses and Jesus till the last of the
Prophets Muhammad (Peace be upon him). It is not like
as some people think that Allah is present here, there
and everywhere. This is not true. Allah tells us that He is
above the heavens, over His Throne.<br />
<br />
These three aspects of Tauheed are included in the meaning of
“LA ILAAHA ILLA ALLAH ” (None has the right to be worshipped
but Allah).
It is essential to follow Allah’s Messenger, Muhammad (Peace
be upon him): “Wujub-Al- Ittiba” and it is part of Tauheed al
Uluhiyya.
This is included in the meaning, “I testify that Muhammad
(Peace be upon him) is Allah’s Messenger, and this means,
“None has the right to be followed after Allah’s Book (the Quran),
but Allah’s Messenger (Peace be upon him). See Quran
Ch.59:V.7 and Ch.3:V.31.</div>the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177525214733694038.post-71065815028583660672012-07-17T12:10:00.003-07:002012-07-17T12:14:06.194-07:00the pillars of islam, and articles of faith<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
According to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),
Islam is based on the following five pillars:<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span>To testify that there is no true God but Allah and that
Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His last Messenger and
the seal (last) of prophets.</span></li>
<li><span>To perform prayers (5 times a day) </span></li>
<li><span>To pay zakat (Charity-poor due once a year).</span></li>
<li><span>To fast during the month of Ramadhan.<a name='more'></a></span></li>
<li><span>To perform hajj (Pilgrimage - Once in a lifetime, if one capable). </span></li>
</ol>
THE FUNDAMENTAL ARTICLES OF IMAN (FAITH) :<br />
To believe in:<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span>Allah </span></li>
<li><span>His Angels </span></li>
<li><span>His revealed Books </span></li>
<li><span>His Messengers </span></li>
<li><span>The Day of Resurrection </span></li>
<li><span>Al-Qadr; Whatever Allah has ordained must come to
pass (in other words : faith and destiny).</span></li>
</ol>
</div>the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177525214733694038.post-20883174520913895152012-07-17T06:25:00.000-07:002012-07-17T06:32:00.280-07:00the meaning of the testimony of faith<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The testimony (LA ILAAHA ILLA ALLAH ) comprises two
concepts: Denial and Affirmation.<br />
<b>FIRST</b>:<br />
The testimony of faith denies the attribute of divinity to anyone
and anything other than Allah - the Exalted. All those other than
Allah, such as the angels, the Prophets, and the rest of Mankind,
let alone the idols and the political regimes in the world, are not
gods and thus don’t deserve to be worshipped. Therefore, denial
in this respect is not denial of the existence of the alleged gods,
rather the denial of divinity which is attributed to them.<br />
<b>Second</b>:<br />
The testimony of faith affirms and restricts divinity to Allah alone.
That is, the slave must believe that Allah is the only true God,
and accordingly dedicate no act of worship to any, other than
Allah.<br />
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<b>THE MEANING OF "MUHAMMAD RASOOLULLAH"</b> :
A confession with your tongue but a heartfelt belief, “O Allah! I
testify that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is Your
Messenger.” That means that none has the right to be followed
after Allah, but the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) as
he is the Last of His Messengers. As Allah said:<br />
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“Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is not the father on any man
amongst you but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end)
of the Prophets and Allah is Ever All Aware of everything.”
(V.33:40)</blockquote>
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“And whatsoever the Messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon
him) gives you, take it and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain
from it.” (V.59:7)</blockquote>
And Allah said:<br />
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“Say (O Muhammad) (to mankind) ‘if you (really)
love Allah, then follow me’.” (V.3:31) </blockquote>
As for the others than Muhammad (Peace be upon him) their
statements are to be taken or rejected as to whether these are in
accordance with Allah’s Book (i.e. the Quran) or with the Sunnah
(legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statements etc.,) of the
Prophet (Peace be upon him), or not.
</div>the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177525214733694038.post-35111963110240185002012-07-15T06:56:00.001-07:002012-07-16T09:59:40.599-07:00introduction to this blogIt is a known fact that huge numbers of new Muslims are attracted to Islam from different countries and different cultures<br />
It is important that knowledge of Islam should be provided to them with great care and there should be no confusion in the basic religious knowledge imparted to them, Which is the purpose of this blog.the white birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699731793520128062noreply@blogger.com0