What is Islam?!
If somebody ask you: "What is Islam?" What will be your noble response?
The answer is not far-fetched. The word "islam" is an arabic word coined from another heavier word "salam" or "salaam". It literarily means "peace". In other words, Islam means the religion of peace. In the holy bible (of christians), Jesus (peace be on him) even commanded his followers to greet one another with the word "peace".
You might have noticed muslims saying "salam alaekun". What they are only saying is "peace be unto you", and you will hear the other person replying "wa alaekun salam" i.e. peace be unto you too.
Islam means total submission to the will of Allah. What I am saying is whatever you do, whatever comes your way, are all with the knowledge of God (Allah). There is ABSOLUTELY nothing that happens to anyone, any being, anything or whatever without the knowledge of the great creator - Allah. He is the one that creates and is definitely the one that can re-create or even take away. He is one and only.
In Suratul Iklas, Allah (SWT) said: "Say: He Allah is One. Allah is He on Whom all depends. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none like Him."
A faithfull muslim will know that if a good comes his way, then, Allah has decreed it to happen. If he was befallen by any evil, then Allah is aware of that, also.
The answer is not far-fetched. The word "islam" is an arabic word coined from another heavier word "salam" or "salaam". It literarily means "peace". In other words, Islam means the religion of peace. In the holy bible (of christians), Jesus (peace be on him) even commanded his followers to greet one another with the word "peace".
You might have noticed muslims saying "salam alaekun". What they are only saying is "peace be unto you", and you will hear the other person replying "wa alaekun salam" i.e. peace be unto you too.
Islam means total submission to the will of Allah. What I am saying is whatever you do, whatever comes your way, are all with the knowledge of God (Allah). There is ABSOLUTELY nothing that happens to anyone, any being, anything or whatever without the knowledge of the great creator - Allah. He is the one that creates and is definitely the one that can re-create or even take away. He is one and only.
In Suratul Iklas, Allah (SWT) said: "Say: He Allah is One. Allah is He on Whom all depends. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none like Him."
A faithfull muslim will know that if a good comes his way, then, Allah has decreed it to happen. If he was befallen by any evil, then Allah is aware of that, also.
The One True God
Allah is One
ISLAMICALLY SPEAKING!
I welcome you all once again to this blog. This site is dedicated to nice muslims all over the world. Wow ! You too wanna be a muslim? Fine. Then this site is for you as well. It is a site solely dedicated to muslims and lovers of Almighty Allah generally.
If you belief in God the One, then this page is for you to broaden your knowledge in any facet of life.
Kindly post all your comments and additions to this blog. O! you want to make corrections, then please for Allah's sake, feel free. The only being that God Himself speak of being perfect is our Noble Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). So I humbly welcome your contribution, being an imperfect man that I am.
Welcome aboard folks!
If you belief in God the One, then this page is for you to broaden your knowledge in any facet of life.
Kindly post all your comments and additions to this blog. O! you want to make corrections, then please for Allah's sake, feel free. The only being that God Himself speak of being perfect is our Noble Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). So I humbly welcome your contribution, being an imperfect man that I am.
Welcome aboard folks!
The truth about dreams!
Did you know that dreams are God's blessing? Are you gifted with dreams? Did you always dis-regard your dreams and conclude that "dreams are stupid"?
If you always had dreams, then count yourself lucky. Few people do have dreams. Some people after waking up, forgot the dreams they had the previous night. This is not too good, as dreams are messages from God. Mostly, good dreams are from Allah, as messages.
Almighty Allah in his infinite mercy send messages to us via dreams. The Holy Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) asked us to spit 3 times to the left if we wake up from a dream (especially a bad dream). Once this is done, one should immediately observe 2 naflats and tell God the dreams as seen by him on the last sujud of the prayer. You may not tell anybody after you have observed the prayer.
Prophet Yusuf (Peace be on him) saw a dream that eventually led him to greatness. Another dream was shown to a fellow prisoner with Yusuf in prison and was eventually killed.
God showed the noble Prophet Muhammed a certain portion of dream and eventually warned him that if He had shown him a larger portion, He (Prophet Muhammed) and his followers would have quarelled and faltered (Q8:43).
THE POWER OF DREAMS
Some dreams will show you some events that will happen immediately, while some shows something that will still come in the future. King Pharao was shown 2 things at a time: 7 years of surplus and 7 years of farming. If the 7 years of surplus is near, then definitely,the 7 years of farming is still further one.
One's dreams can make or mar him, depending on the level of prayer one took as a corrective measure to avert or realise the dreams. Hard prayers, coupled with fasting, can prevent someone from falling off the line.
CAUTION
Do not tell someone who does not like you your dreams. If you do, and he mis-interprete the dream to you, so shall the dream come to reality. If at all you feel like telling anybody your dream, then look for a God-fearing muslim who knows the ins and outs of dreams. It is recommended by the Holy Prophet Mohammed that one recites: "Robbi qadi ataetaani minal kubuith, Wa alam taani min tahwil - l - adiz" before going to sleep.
If you always had dreams, then count yourself lucky. Few people do have dreams. Some people after waking up, forgot the dreams they had the previous night. This is not too good, as dreams are messages from God. Mostly, good dreams are from Allah, as messages.
Almighty Allah in his infinite mercy send messages to us via dreams. The Holy Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) asked us to spit 3 times to the left if we wake up from a dream (especially a bad dream). Once this is done, one should immediately observe 2 naflats and tell God the dreams as seen by him on the last sujud of the prayer. You may not tell anybody after you have observed the prayer.
Prophet Yusuf (Peace be on him) saw a dream that eventually led him to greatness. Another dream was shown to a fellow prisoner with Yusuf in prison and was eventually killed.
God showed the noble Prophet Muhammed a certain portion of dream and eventually warned him that if He had shown him a larger portion, He (Prophet Muhammed) and his followers would have quarelled and faltered (Q8:43).
THE POWER OF DREAMS
Some dreams will show you some events that will happen immediately, while some shows something that will still come in the future. King Pharao was shown 2 things at a time: 7 years of surplus and 7 years of farming. If the 7 years of surplus is near, then definitely,the 7 years of farming is still further one.
One's dreams can make or mar him, depending on the level of prayer one took as a corrective measure to avert or realise the dreams. Hard prayers, coupled with fasting, can prevent someone from falling off the line.
CAUTION
Do not tell someone who does not like you your dreams. If you do, and he mis-interprete the dream to you, so shall the dream come to reality. If at all you feel like telling anybody your dream, then look for a God-fearing muslim who knows the ins and outs of dreams. It is recommended by the Holy Prophet Mohammed that one recites: "Robbi qadi ataetaani minal kubuith, Wa alam taani min tahwil - l - adiz" before going to sleep.
The Prophet's Last Message to Mankind!
The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as Khutbatul Wada'. It is mentioned in almost all books of Hadith. Following Ahadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari refer to the sermon and quote part of it. See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of Imam Muslim also refers to this sermon in Hadith number 98. Imam al-Tirmidhi has mentioned this sermon in Hadith nos. 1628, 2046, 2085. Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal has given us the longest and perhaps the most complete version of this sermon in his Masnud, Hadith no. 19774.
This Khutbah of the Prophet-peace be upon him- was long and it contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. The Prophet-peace be upon him- gave this sermon in front of a large gathering of people during Hajj.
Whosoever heard whatever part of the sermon reported it and later some scholars put it together. It is a great khutbah and we should all pay attention to its message and guidance. Following are the basic points mentioned in this khutbah:
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People
Just as you regard this month, this day, this city as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest); therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity.
Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas Ibn ‘Abd al Muttalib (the Prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be waived.
Beware of Satan for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.
O People
It is true that you have certain rights in regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives, only under Allah's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.
O People
Listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat.
Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white- except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim, which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefor, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), and if you follow these you will never go astray. All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people."
This Khutbah of the Prophet-peace be upon him- was long and it contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. The Prophet-peace be upon him- gave this sermon in front of a large gathering of people during Hajj.
Whosoever heard whatever part of the sermon reported it and later some scholars put it together. It is a great khutbah and we should all pay attention to its message and guidance. Following are the basic points mentioned in this khutbah:
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People
Just as you regard this month, this day, this city as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest); therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity.
Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas Ibn ‘Abd al Muttalib (the Prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be waived.
Beware of Satan for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.
O People
It is true that you have certain rights in regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives, only under Allah's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.
O People
Listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat.
Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white- except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim, which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefor, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), and if you follow these you will never go astray. All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people."
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