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Repentance (توبة)

25th October 2018, 16 Safar 1440H Repentance (توبة) The Acceptance Of The Repentance Of The One Who Kills, Even If He Has Killed A Great Deal Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying : There was a person before you who had killed ninety-nine persons and then made an inquiry about the learned persons of the world (who could show him the way to salvation). He was directed to a monk. He came to him and told him that he had killed ninety-nine persons and asked him whether there was any scope for his repentance to be accepted. He said: No. He killed him also and thus completed one hundred. He then asked about the learned persons of the earth and he was directed to a scholar, and he told him that he had killed one hundred persons and asked him whether there was any scope for his repentance to be accepted. He said: Yes; what stands between you and the repentance? You better go to such and such land; there are people devoted to prayer and worship a...

Jihad (جهاد)

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14 March 2018, 26 Jamadilakhir 1439H Jihad  ( جهاد ) The definition:  جهاد Jihad means "struggling" or "striving" to shift from one condition to a better condition for the sake of Allah. For example: 1.  Diplomatic Deal with the tyrant ruler Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah bepleased with him) reported : The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best type of Jihad (striving in the way of Allah) is speaking a true word in the presence of a tyrant ruler." [ Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi ] . Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The best fighting (jihad) in the path of Allah is (to speak) a word of justice to an oppressive ruler. [ Sunan Abi Dawud 4344 ] 2.  Protect our own land and family from enemy. 3. T aking care of our parents One should not go for Jihad without the permission of the parents Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr: A man said to the Prophet, "Shall I participate in Jihad?" ...

Islamic Parenting

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15th January 2018, 29 Jamadilawal 1439H Islamic parenting (in sequence) Abu Hurayra said, "The Prophet was asked, 'Messenger of Allah, to whom should I be dutiful?' 'Your mother,' he replied. He was asked, 'Then whom?' 'Your mother,' he replied. He was asked, 'Then whom?' 'Your mother,' he replied. He was asked, 'Then whom?' He replied, 'Your father.'" ( Al-Adab Al-Mufrad ) Surat Luqmān  (Luqman), Chapter 31, Verse 12-19 : Be grateful "And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom [and said], "Be grateful to Allah ." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favor] - then indeed, Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy. Do not shirk [ associate [anything] with Allah] And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allah . Indeed, association ...

Nullifiers of Faith

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16th January 2018, 28 Rabiulakhir 1439H     1.        Shirk in the worship of Allah 2.        Setting up intermediaries between a person and Allah 3.        Believing that the mushrikeen are not disbelievers 4.        The belief that guidance by someone other than the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. is better or that ruling by other than the rule of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. is better 5.        Hating anything of the Prophet’s messages despite practicing it 6.        Mocking or ridiculing any part of Islam 7.        Involvement in sorcery.(i.e: believing in sorcerers, fortune-tellers, astrologers, etc.) 8.        Supporting and assisting the mushrikeen against the muslims 9.     ...

Purpose of Life

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20/4/2017, 23 Rejab 1438H What is our Purpose of Life? Surat Al-Baqarah  (The Cow), Chapter 2, Verse 30: "And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority (caliph)." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know ." (Quran 2:30) What is the purpose of our existence in this world? Surat Adh-Dhāriyāt  (The Winnowing Winds), Chapter 51, Verse 56-58: " And I did not create the jinn and mankind except  to worship Me . I do not want from them any provision, nor do I want them to feed Me. Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength."  (Quran 51:56-58) Surat An-Nisā'  (The Women), Chapter 4: "O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Me...

Islam against racism

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15/4/2017, 17 Rejab 1438H Muslims anti racism "The Power" (feat. Amakhono We Sintu) Masisondele, masisondele haha phila nocolo yelele (Let us draw nearer to perfect peace in life) Subhan’Allah, walhamdu lillah (Glory be to Allah, and all praise be to Allah La ilaha illa Allah, wa’Allahu Akbar There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest) You can say it once Or a hundred times or more You’ll feel at peace inside And it’ll open every door [Chorus:] That’s the power of remembering Allah It’s the best way to purify your heart And know you will be loved by The Merciful One ‘Cause that’s the power of remembering Allah Subhan’Allah, walhamdu lillah (Glory be to Allah, and all praise be to Allah La ilaha illa Allah, wa’Allahu Akbar There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest) So much you can gain Just by saying those few words You can renew your faith And be showered in rewards [Chorus] La ilaha illa Allah  [x3] (There is no god but Allah) Subhan’Alla...

Hijri Calendar

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1 4/4/2017, 17 Rejab 1438H Hijri months "Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year) , so was it ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred, (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Islamic calendar)." (Quran 9:36) ١ مُحَرَّم Muharram Forbidden ٢ صَفَر Safar Void ٣ رَبِيْعُ الأَوّل Rabi al-awwal First spring ٤ رَبِيْعُ الثَّانِي ربيع الآخر Rabi al-thani Rabi al-akhir Second spring ٥ جَمَادِي الأَوّل Jumadi al-awwal First month of parched land ٦ جَمَادِي الثَّانِي جمادي الآخر Jumadi al-thani Jumadi al-akhir Second month of parched land ٧ رَجَب Rajab Honor/respect ٨ شَعْبَان ...