CONTROLLING ANGER
February 25, 2009
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WHY DO WE SHOUT WHEN WE ARE ANGRY?
February 25, 2009A teacher asked his students, ‘Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?’
The students thought for a while, one of them said, ‘Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.’
‘But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?’ asked the teacher. ‘Isn’t it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you’re angry?’
Some students gave some other answers but none satisfied the teacher.
Finally he explained, ‘When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.’
Then the teacher asked, ‘What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small…’
The teacher continued, ‘When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.’
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return.
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HADITH ABOUT PRAYER
February 25, 2009
SALAH (Prayer) – the 2nd pillar of Islam
A key element of Muslim life is the obligatory, ritual prayer. These prayers are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and God. This very personal relationship with the Creator allows one to fully depend, trust and love God; and to truly achieve inner peace and harmony, regardless of the trails one faces.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Indeed, when one of you prays, he speaks privately with his Lord.”
Prayers are performed at dawn, mid-day, late-afternoon, sunset and nightfall; reminding one of God throughout the day. Regular prayer helps prevent destructive deeds and gives one the opportunity to seek God’s pardon for any misgivings.
The Prophet once asked his companions: “Do you think if there was a river by the door and one of you bathed in it five times a day; would there remain any dirt on him?” The Prophet’s companions answered in the negative. The Prophet then said: “That is how it is with the five (daily) prayers; through them God washes away your sins.”
Friday is the day of congregation for Muslims. The mid-day prayer on Fridayis different from all other prayers in that it includes a sermon. Prayer at other times are relatively simple, they include verses from the Qur’an and take only a few minutes to complete.
Muslims are greatly encouraged to perform their five daily prayers in congregation, and in the Mosque. A Mosque, in its most basic form, is simply a clean area designated for prayers. Mosques throughout the world have taken on various architectural forms, reflected local cultures. They range from detached pavilions in China to elaborate courtyards in India; from massive domes in Turkey to glass and steel structures in the United States. However, one unique and obvious feature remains – the “call to prayer.”
The first person to call Muslims to prayer was a freed African slave from Abyssinia, Bilal ibn Rabah. He was a beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad. Bilal’s rich and melodious voice called the Muslims of Madinah to prayer five times a day.
A translation of the call to prayer:
God is Greater, God is Greater;
God is Greater, God is Greater.
I testify that there is no deity except God;
I testify that there is no deity except God.
I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God; I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God.
Come to prayer! Come to prayer!
Come to success! Come to success!
God is Greater! God is Greater!
There is no deity except God.
Source: http://www.discover islam.com
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HAVE FAITH? WILL PRAY!
February 25, 2009Subhanallah- glory be to God Almighty- these pictures speak a thousand words and more! Next time the call for prayer comes and you are too busy—- what will be your excuse?
from: http://www.imagecross.com/03/image-hosting-view-03.php?id=8812salat.jpg
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DO WOMEN PRAY DIFFERENTLY THAN MEN IN ISLAM?
February 24, 2009In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Undivided loyalty: A Muslimah offering prayer at the newly finished Masjid Syeikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi. Picture: AFP
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him said: “Islam has been built on five pillars: to testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; to perform daily Prayers (Salah); to pay the poor-due (Zakah); to fast in Ramadan; and to perform Pilgrimage (Hajj) to the Sacred Mosque in Makkah, if one is financially and physically able.” (Reported by Al-Bukhari) In another Hadith, he said, “Prayer is the cornerstone of Islam…”
Answering your question, Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid, a prominent Saudi Muslim lecturer and author, states:
“The general principle is that women are equal to men in all religious rulings, because of the Hadith: “Women are counterparts of men.” (Reported by Ahmad), except when there is evidence of a specific ruling which applies only to women. One of the cases in which the scholars mention specific rules for women is Prayer, as follows:
1. Women do not have to give Adhan (call to Prayer) or Iqamah (second call to Prayer). Ibn Qudamah, may Allah have mercy on him, said: “We don’t know any difference between Muslim scholars (on this point).” (Al-Mughni ma`a Ash-Sharh Al-Kabir, 1/438).
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SLEEPING ON YOUR STOMACH IS BAD FOR THE BACK
February 24, 2009More and more miracles are coming to light when science proves what Islam has been teaching for 1430 some years. Please listen to this wonderful video about how sleeping on our stomachs is not good for us and in some cases actually dangerous.
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ONLINE ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
February 24, 2009
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WHERE DO I GET HIJAB?
February 24, 2009As Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in western countries, many of the female converts who choose to wear the hijab or scarf find it difficult to obtain nice scarves or other islamic clothing. However the internet is now becoming a source for us to purchase items online, but getting the word out is not always easy. Here are two sites which offer a variety of good types of hijab and other islamic clothing for you to consider.
A WOMAN’S BEAUTY IS IN HER DIGNITY AND SELF RESPECT
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