An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading the Quran. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Quran just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Qur'an do."
The grandfather quietly turned from putting the coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.
The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough, " and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.
At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got back at the house. The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran harder, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said, " See grandpa, it's useless."
"So you think it's useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.
"Son, that's what happens when you read the Quran. You might not understand or remember anything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Allah in our lives."
Friday, February 19, 2010
Surah Fajr Download -Aya by Aya( Aya 1-30)
Surah Fajr Aya 1
Click on the link, then it will take you to the zshare web site. From the zshare website, if you click download file then it will start to download to your computer. These file downloads help in memorizing.
Intentionally Missing The Asr Prayer!
Narrated Ibn Umar, the last prophet of God (S.A.W) said,
" Whoever misses the Asr prayer (intentionally) then it is as if he has lost his family and property."
Volume 1, Book 10, Number 527
" Whoever misses the Asr prayer (intentionally) then it is as if he has lost his family and property."
Volume 1, Book 10, Number 527
Monday, February 15, 2010
Praying at Night!
A'isha umm al-muminin (Radiyallahu an'hu) said,
"The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) used to pray thirteen rakas in the night and then would pray two rakas when he heard the adhan for the morning prayer."
Malik:: Book 7: Hadith 7.2.10
"The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) used to pray thirteen rakas in the night and then would pray two rakas when he heard the adhan for the morning prayer."
Malik:: Book 7: Hadith 7.2.10
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Should muslims celebrate Valentines day?
"Love is one of the strongest emotions placed in the heart of a man- it is a power that can ruin or redeem your life- that can bring joy or painful heartbreak."
The question here is; Should Muslims celebrate Valentines day?
Valentines is a Jaahili Roman festival. This festival was celebrated because the saint, known as Valentine, was sentenced to death on 14 February 270 CE. A Muslim should not celebrate any festival of the Kuffar.
We should think what kind of love is restricted to one day of the year?
In surah Fatiah Allah tells us not to follow the path of the people who earned his anger. Allah also tells us not to follow the path of the ones who went ashtray.
Sign of the last day: Muslims following Persians, Romans, Jews, and Christians.
The question here is; Should Muslims celebrate Valentines day?
Valentines is a Jaahili Roman festival. This festival was celebrated because the saint, known as Valentine, was sentenced to death on 14 February 270 CE. A Muslim should not celebrate any festival of the Kuffar.
We should think what kind of love is restricted to one day of the year?
In surah Fatiah Allah tells us not to follow the path of the people who earned his anger. Allah also tells us not to follow the path of the ones who went ashtray.
Sign of the last day: Muslims following Persians, Romans, Jews, and Christians.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
You will be judged according to your intentions!
Narrated by 'Aisha (the wife of the prophet) (Radiyallahu 'anhu) The Prophet (S.A.W) said,
"The people will be resurrected (and judged) according to their intentions"
Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Book of Fasting, Chapter 6, p. 69
"The people will be resurrected (and judged) according to their intentions"
Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Book of Fasting, Chapter 6, p. 69
Importance of Best Manner and Character!
Abdullah ibn Amr (Radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, The prophet of Allah (S.A.W) said,
"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character."
Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 8: #56b
"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character."
Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 8: #56b
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Hadith
The Muslim is he from whose tongue and hands Muslims are safe, and the emigrant is he who abandons what god has forbidden.
God is kind and likes kindness in all things
Narrated by 'Aisha (the wife of prophet) (Radiyallahu 'anhu) The prophet (S.A.W) said,
"Allah is kind and likes kindness in all things."
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
What Allah has Forbidden for you!
Narrated by Al Mughira (Radiyallahu 'anhu), The prophet (S.A.W) said,
"Allah has forbidden you
(1) to be undutiful to your mother
(2) to withhold(what you should give) or
(3) demand (what you do not deserve), and
(4) bury your daughters alive
And Allah has disliked that
(A) you talk to much about others
(B) ask too many questions (in religion), or
(C) waste your property
Sahih al Bukhari Hadith, Volume #8, Hadith #6
"Allah has forbidden you
(1) to be undutiful to your mother
(2) to withhold(what you should give) or
(3) demand (what you do not deserve), and
(4) bury your daughters alive
And Allah has disliked that
(A) you talk to much about others
(B) ask too many questions (in religion), or
(C) waste your property
Sahih al Bukhari Hadith, Volume #8, Hadith #6
Monday, February 1, 2010
Are you a Momin?
The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: "A momin does not taunt, does not curse and reproach, does not indulge in obscene talking and obscene acts." [Tirmithi]
Did you make a sarcastic comments to anybody today?
Did you by word or gesture make fun of anyone today?
Did you insult anyone today?
Did you demoralize anybody today?
Did you put someone down for a mistake that they made?
Did you curse anyone today?
Did you say anything vulgar today?
Did you do anything obscene today?
We need to check 'No' next to each of these questions everyday to qualify as a Momineen.
It is one thing to be a Muslim and another to be a Momin. To be a Muslim is a basic qualification, in other words, you pass. To be a Momin is a distinction. A Muslim has entered Islam but does not have the Eeman that a Momin posses.
Did you make a sarcastic comments to anybody today?
Did you by word or gesture make fun of anyone today?
Did you insult anyone today?
Did you demoralize anybody today?
Did you put someone down for a mistake that they made?
Did you curse anyone today?
Did you say anything vulgar today?
Did you do anything obscene today?
We need to check 'No' next to each of these questions everyday to qualify as a Momineen.
It is one thing to be a Muslim and another to be a Momin. To be a Muslim is a basic qualification, in other words, you pass. To be a Momin is a distinction. A Muslim has entered Islam but does not have the Eeman that a Momin posses.
If Allah loves a person, He calls angel Gabriel....
Abu Hurairah (Radi Allahu 'anhu), The prophet of Allah (S.A.W) said,
"If Allah loves a person, He calls Gabriel (Alayhis- Salam) saying: 'Allah loves so and so; O Gabriel, love him.' Gabriel would love him, and than Gabriel would make an announcement among the residents of the Heaven, 'Allah loves so-and-so, therefore, you should love him also. 'So, all the residents of Heaven would love him and then he is granted the pleasure of the people of the earth. "
Sahih al Bukhari Hadith
Volume #8, Hadith #66
"If Allah loves a person, He calls Gabriel (Alayhis- Salam) saying: 'Allah loves so and so; O Gabriel, love him.' Gabriel would love him, and than Gabriel would make an announcement among the residents of the Heaven, 'Allah loves so-and-so, therefore, you should love him also. 'So, all the residents of Heaven would love him and then he is granted the pleasure of the people of the earth. "
Sahih al Bukhari Hadith
Volume #8, Hadith #66
Hadith
God grants a respite to the oppressor, but when He finally seizes him, He will not let him escape. (Bukhari, Muslim)
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