tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69841332152389911662024-02-20T08:04:53.109-04:00Markaz al Ihsaan Blogfeaturing Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed:
Founder and Principal of Markaz al IhsaanMarkaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-72593297906901763032021-05-10T17:10:00.002-04:002021-05-14T16:42:29.506-04:00The Model for Mankind and Month of Ramadan (2021)<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps0wpKQvNbdS2kdVDjQHHioie4-QcgxEGTHX4Gj_nRI8W4UrGZ6t_-YeG812YGUaWooOPk5sF2FriytELNvw4WJqu8nABj5fVtXyuGhSkTIDyXIPKm-kOLNSgiMZBYANZZiXmv7LrSpQ/s640/eid+mubarak+mai.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps0wpKQvNbdS2kdVDjQHHioie4-QcgxEGTHX4Gj_nRI8W4UrGZ6t_-YeG812YGUaWooOPk5sF2FriytELNvw4WJqu8nABj5fVtXyuGhSkTIDyXIPKm-kOLNSgiMZBYANZZiXmv7LrSpQ/s320/eid+mubarak+mai.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Praises are for Allah, the
Originator of the skies and the earth. He created everything from nothing. He
alone is the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Allah is the Lord of Mercy. He says
that His mercy encompasses everything. As the Creator, He says that no creature
can be like Him. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The human being is a special
creation of the Lord. He gave man the capability and capacity to represent Him
here on the earth. On one hand, man can behave like the Lord in many ways. For
example, man can show love, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, etc. And on the
other, hand man is blessed with freedom to choose. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Out of His mercy and favor to
man, the Lord sent Messengers to all of mankind wherever they would have been
living on the earth. Each Messenger had the mission to teach the people what
choices they were to make along the journey of life.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The best model that the Lord gave
to the whole world was the life of His final Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace
be on him). The Lord says about him, “And We have not sent thee (O Muhammad)
but as a universal model to mankind.” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Complete representation of the
Lord here on the earth was given to mankind with the best lifestyle of Prophet
Muhammad (peace be on him) and the complete and perfect code with the Lord’s
unadulterated words that He undertook to preserve, in the book called the Holy
Quran. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Muslims know that life in this
world is for a short span of time, but if properly managed and the correct
choices are made all along the journey, the individual is assured of eternal
bliss in the Hereafter. The principles of Islam are five. Each one, when
properly upheld, helps the individual to know that he is a traveller towards a
destination, and should not become attached to the material universe. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Fasting is one of the five
principles. The others are belief in the Oneness of God, worship, zakat
(charity) and pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime, if one can afford it.
Each of the fundamental principles of Islam helps the individual to understand that
material life is just for a time, but it can be used to benefit the individual
positively on the rest of the journey. So, each individual is required to
humbly submit to the way of life given to us all by the Lord. This way of life
is called Islam. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">While a person is required to
submit humbly to what the Lord says is best for us, the cursed one – Satan –
makes every effort to discourage the human being from upholding what will be of
benefit to him or her on the next phase of the journey. So many people become
forgetful and leave behind only material things which have no value to them as
they continue on the journey. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The month of fasting strengthens
the conscientiousness of the individual to make the right choices all along the
journey. Perhaps this is the reason why the Lord says, “If you keep the fast,
it is better for you.” We thank Allah for favoring us to be able to witness the
month of Ramadan, and to be blessed to be able to keep the fast. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May the Almighty Lord guide us to make the correct choices
in this part of our journey, and strengthen our resolve and firmness to follow
the path, in this month of Ramadan.</p>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-30031558387131339812018-09-18T14:02:00.003-04:002021-05-10T17:10:48.120-04:00MUHARRAM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad had two grandsons,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One was Hussain and the other Hassan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The boys’ mother was Fatima,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">She was the Prophet’s beloved daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">After the Prophet passed away,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some Muslims refused to obey,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And so they began to fight,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Each group believed it was right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hussain tried to stop the war,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And to have peace as before’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But on the tenth of Muharram<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The angry people knocked him down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tenth of Muharram is a special day,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When Muslims keep fast and pray,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah forgives the past year sins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A great blessing for all Muslims<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br /></div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-23896029834538676512018-05-14T08:38:00.002-04:002018-05-14T08:38:23.257-04:00ONE LIFE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Life is indeed a great struggle,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As it passes us each day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We’re to try and avoid evil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And bow down and pray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We’re to uphold all that’s good<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As we go along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is to be clearly understood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And be careful of what we say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As we’ve only one life to live<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Choose the right pathway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Know that the lord can forgive <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you had gone astray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br /></div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-66954508670511713642017-07-26T11:29:00.002-04:002017-07-26T11:29:17.778-04:00THE FIRST SON OF ABRAHAM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">THE FIRST SON OF<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">ABRAHAM</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span></b></div>
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
By Maulana Dr. Waffie
Mohammed<o:p></o:p><br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">From the historical and theological
points of view Abraham is acknowledged as the Father of the three accepted
revealed religions, i.e. Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Judaism and
Christianity came through the lineage of Isaac and Islam through Ishmael.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There is no doubt of the fact that
Father Abraham was a righteous person. In the Bible his righteousness is
recognized, as it says that he is at present, dwelling in Paradise. An example
of where he is, can be found in the incident involving the poor pious man. The
Bible records this as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And it came to pass, that the beggar
died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom. (Lk.16:22)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Father Abraham was a wealthy
missionary. He travelled extensively as far as Egypt preaching and teaching the
people that there is only One Creator of the universe and no creature can be
compared with Him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As he carried on his mission he was
all the time concerned about the important fact that there should be someone to
carry on his mission when he will no longer be able to do so. He used to pray
all the time to the Lord to bless him with a righteous son. This prayer of his
is recorded in the Holy Qur’an in the following verse:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O my Lord; kindly bestow on me a
righteous son. So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and
forbear. (37:100-101)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This good news is also recorded in
the Bible as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What aileth thee, Hagar? Fear not,
for God hath heard the voice of the lad, and hold him in thine hand, for I will
make him a great nation. (Gen.21:17-18)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to what is recorded in the
Bible, Ishmael is the first legitimate son of Abraham. Ishmael was born when
Sarah, his wife requested him to have her slave Hagar, as, it can be possible
that they can have children through her. This request was made, and permission
given to her husband, after it was established that she could not have
children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Bible records about this in the
following verses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now Sarai, Abram’s wife bare him no
children; and she had a hand-maid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. And
Sarai said unto Abram; Behold now, the
Lord restrained me from bearing; I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be
that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
And Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had
dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband to be his
wife. And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived……………And Hagar bare Abram a
son; and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. (Gen.16:1-16)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Abraham lived with Sarah and Hagar
for ten years in Canaan, and he never had anything to do with the hand-maid of
his wife. It was only when she gave him permission to take her as a wife, that
he agreed with the request.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Both the Bible and the Qur’an
recognize Ishmael as the first son of Abraham. In the Qur’an, Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tell them about the guests of
Abraham; when they entered his presence, and said; Peace. He said; We feel
afraid of you. They said: Fear not. We give you the glad tidings of a son
endowed with wisdom. (15:51-53)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">From what is contained in the two
Holy Books, the first son of Abraham is Ishmael. He was the answer to the old
man’s prayer, as, he used to beg the Lord daily to bless him with a son that
will be able to persevere with patience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 99.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is unfortunate that Christianity
does not recognize him, as he is not connected to the Israelites in any way. It
is also unfortunate that they accuse that pious, old man who was taken to
Paradise, after his death, of being a victim of lust, while he lived on earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-52379006707664081612017-02-20T11:04:00.001-04:002017-02-20T11:04:50.845-04:00REMINDERS<p style="text-align: center;"> <i style="text-align: center;">In the name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful</i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">REMINDERS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>By Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">In addition to making available guidance in both written and practical ways, in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pboh); Allah made it known to Believers that He continues to be connected with them; and continues to bless the righteous in special ways. He says in the Holy Qur’an the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">O you who believe; be mindful of your duty to Allah, and put faith in His Messenger. He will give you two fold of His Mercy; and will appoint for you a light wherein you shall walk; and will forgive you. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. (57:28)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">If one is blessed to walk in a light given to him by his Lord, it will become easier and more pleasant for him to meet his Master on the Day of Judgment.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">In contrast to the receipt of blessings from the Lord, there are those who neglect their duties towards Him. They are negligent, careless and arrogant. For such people Allah says that He appoints a Satan to be a companion for each one of them. This Satan will make the evil look beautiful and attractive to the person; he will be so deceived that he will believe that his actions are actions of piety. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">And he whose sight is dim to remembrance of the Beneficent; We assign unto him a devil, who becomes his friend. (43:36)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">Such deceived persons believe that they are very pious and are better than others.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">We all need the Mercy and Love from our Lord. This we can have if we show humility and sincere submission. Remember the Prophet (pboh), the beloved of Allah, never said or did anything of his own desire, but demonstrated the way of a true slave.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt; line-height:115%">May Allah bless all of us with true guidance and a light with which we will walk through the earth for the rest of the journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br />-- <div class="footer" style="text-align:left; font-size: 75%;"> <p>This message was sent to mwl1.articles@blogger.com by drwaffiem@gmail.com</p> <p>To forward this message, please do not use the forward button of your email application, because this message was made specifically for you only. Instead use the <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=forward&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&mid=16">forward page</a> in our newsletter system.<br/> To change your details and to choose which lists to be subscribed to, visit your personal <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=preferences&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">preferences page</a><br/> Or you can <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">opt-out completely</a> from all future mailings.</p> </div> <p class="poweredby" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.phplist.com/poweredby?utm_source=pl3.3.1&utm_medium=poweredhostedimg&utm_campaign=phpList" title="visit the phpList website" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr6QTGNk2zlnrHQhTG-8gBA4q5-U8cXJcXWkdg7n3KPJBDbdMPC3vOVWKs3S2ZxsOsyEsCyB4zJ7J8JcCpfrrANqO7gplyyF5D01tAln0Dh_k2fRutzZmSLIXkDGT3lrxQ9O0NfoodIE/s1600/powerphplist-790847.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr6QTGNk2zlnrHQhTG-8gBA4q5-U8cXJcXWkdg7n3KPJBDbdMPC3vOVWKs3S2ZxsOsyEsCyB4zJ7J8JcCpfrrANqO7gplyyF5D01tAln0Dh_k2fRutzZmSLIXkDGT3lrxQ9O0NfoodIE/s320/powerphplist-790847.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6389206628943674594" /></a></a></p><img src="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/ut.php?u=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&m=16" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" />Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-27142786255548258532017-02-01T09:00:00.003-04:002017-02-01T09:00:33.133-04:00THE TRUE REPRESENTATIVE OF ALLAH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
In the name of Allah
the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">THE TRUE REPRESENTATIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">OF ALLAH<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When Allah announced to the angels that He will be sending a
representative on the earth, they did not know what His plan was. They taught
that Adam would not be able to shoulder such a sacred responsibility, due to
human weaknesses. They said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Will You place therein
one who will make mischief and shed blood? (2:30)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The angels did not know that from Adam's progeny there was to
come one who was to reflect the Light of the Lord so perfectly, that he would
be called the full moon. And as we know that the light of the full moon is
reflected light from the sun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was to come from the progeny
of Adam, Allah forgave Adam the sin he committed out of forgetfulness. In a
Tradition it is recorded that Allah said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adam, I have pardoned
you and your wife for Muhammad's sake.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">No creature has the capacity to comprehend the extent of
knowledge and wisdom of the Lord. He made this known to the Angels when they became
confused and amazed that the representative of the Lord on the earth was to be
a creature called man who is made from clay. So Allah said to them:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verily, I know that
which you do not know. (2:30)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What the angels did not know was that Allah was making man a
unique and special creature; as He was putting in man a special creation of
light with the capacity to penetrate the cells of the physical body and making
it possible for man to reflect the Light of the Lord here on the earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every divinely appointed Messenger was given knowledge of the
one who was to be the best representative of the Lord on the earth long before
they were sent down to their respective people. Allah took a covenant from them
that they believe in his coming and that they will help his mission. This
incident is recorded in the Holy Qur'an in the following verse:</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: "\(normal text\)"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "\(normal text\)";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span> </span><span style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Behold, Allah took a
Covenant of the Prophets, saying: I gave you a Book and Wisdom, then comes to
you a Messenger confirming what is with you. Do you believe in him and render
him help? Allah said: Do you agree and take this My Covenant as binding on you?
They said: We agree. He said: then bear witness; and I am with you among the
witnesses. (3:81)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The question that may come to one's mind is: What makes
Prophet Muhammad (pboh) special?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order to understand the status of his personality in the
entire universe, one must know three important things about him. These are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Allah
says about Himself that He loves purity. Because of this He says:</span></li>
</ol>
<!--[if !supportLists]--><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah loves those who
make themselves pure. (9:108)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wrongdoing is a form of impurity. As a result, Allah does not
love any form of it. Wrongdoers are removed from near to the Lord, e.g. Satan
was expelled from the Garden.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also shirk is a form of impurity. Allah says that the
mushriqs are impure. As a result they are prohibited from entering Makkah. Even
believers are required to purify themselves when they are to read the Words of
Allah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) never committed any wrong. He allowed
himself to be guided by the Lord in every matter. Allah says about him:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He (Prophet Muhammad)
never said or did anything on the basis of his lust or desire. (53:3)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because he was pure and clean morally and spiritually he was
invited to meet with the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lord in the night of the Miraj. There was no impure
barrier between him and his Lord.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As he is our model, we need to make every effort to cleanse
ourselves by seeking repentance and doing good. That is the Straight Way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">The
soul of the Prophet (pboh) was very bright and shining. This was because of his
righteousness. Allah says about the righteous the following:</span></li>
</ol>
<!--[if !supportLists]--><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Those who believe and
do not clothe their belief with wrongdoing.(6:82)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because of the brightness of his body and soul, he is given
the title in the Holy Qur'an as the "lamp that gives light". Allah
says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As the one who invites
to Allah by His leave; and as a Lamp spreading light. (33:46)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He was called the full moon by the people of Madinah when he
was entering the City, and he did not object to being called by that name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because he was the only human being that is the beloved of
Allah, if we should follow him Allah will love us. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Say (O Muhammad), if
you want to love Allah, follow me and Allah will love you. (3:31)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah tells us that He has conferred a great favor on the
believers by sending to them a Messenger who is Prophet Muhammad (pboh). He
says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah has conferred a
great favor on the believers by sending to them a Messenger from among
themselves. (3:164)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Prophet
Muhammad (pboh) has been the best representative of Allah on the earth. He
practiced all the Sunnah of Allah. Man as the Lord's representative is also
required to. Allah says:</span></li>
</ol>
<!--[if !supportLists]--><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The practice (Sunnah)
of Allah which He did in the past (remains constant). No change will you find
in the practice of Allah (48:23)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because the Prophet (pboh) did everything on the basis of
Divine Guidance, Allah says that His (Allah's) hands are on the hands of the
Prophet's hands. The Qur'an tells us about this as follows:</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: "\(normal text\)"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "\(normal text\)";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span> </span><span style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is not you who slew
them; it was Allah . When you threw (a handful of dust)it was not your act but
Allah's; in order that He might confer on the Believers a gracious benefit from
Himself; for Allah is He Who hears and knows all things. (8:17)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Allah gave to the human beings the
capacity to represent Him in the physical world by cultivating and culturing
His Divine Attributes in their lives, and by keeping their souls free from all
forms of stains, so that it can be like a clean mirror reflecting the Lord’s
Light as the Prophet (pboh) did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-54381604537506773692017-01-27T10:49:00.000-04:002017-01-27T10:49:54.039-04:00THE MISSION OF MAN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i>In the name of
Allah the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">THE MISSION OF MAN<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i>By Maulana Dr.
Waffie Mohammed<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When the earth was perfected Allah announced that He was to
appoint a Khaleefa, i.e. His representative, or a creature capable of behaving
like Him on the earth. So, in order to demonstrate something of His Greatness
He created man from a piece of clay, and caused each one from man’s progeny to
grow out from him as a microscopic grain of sand. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O mankind, if you are in doubt concerning the Resurrection,
then lo! We created you from dust, then from a drop of seed, then from a clot,
then from a little lump of flesh shapely and shapeless. (22:5)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Each and every one of us began the journey of life as a tiny
grain of sand, and one day, we will return to the earth where only that
original grain of sand will be preserved, and one day it will again grow out of
the earth. Allah tells us about this in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an.
He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">From it (i.e. the earth) We created you; in it will We return
you; and from it We will cause you to grow out a second time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah has bestowed on man a special favor, i.e. man, a finite
creature, can behave in some ways like the Creator here on the earth. He tells
us about this in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The nature of Allah is the nature He has given to man. There
is no change in the Habit of God; that is the Upright Way, but a lot of people
cannot understand. (30:30)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every human being has the capacity and capability of behaving
like the Lord in some ways. He can manifest something of the Divine Attributes
in his physical interaction with others. For example, he can show love,
kindness, mercy, forgiveness, generosity, etc. to others as the Lord is
bestowing on him/her, and all creatures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This mission of representation is inherited and is supposed
to be passed on to our inheritors. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We made you heirs in the land after them (i.e. the
generations before you) to see how you would behave. (10:14)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every single
individual is required to acquaint himself regarding the purpose for which he
was sent in this world and the ways and means necessary to enable us all to
manifest true representation. Perhaps it is because we are required to behave
like our Lord as much as possible that He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If Allah were to take mankind to task for all the wrong he
does there would not be a single person left on the earth.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As representative of the Lord here on the earth we are
required to keep in mind the fact that nothing in the universe resembles Him.
He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">No creature can ever be like Him. (112:4)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order for man to be able to reflect something of the Light
of the Lord here on the earth, Allah created a non-physical element called the
Ruh and placed it in the heart of every human being. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because the soul is non physical, no one can have knowledge
of it on the basis of reason and logic. About it Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And they will question you about the soul, say: it is from
the Command from the Lord; and We have not given you something of the knowledge
of it except a little. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The soul is a special creation of light that is placed in the
heart of every human being. It has the capability of accessing the Light of the
Lord through the Holy Prophet (pboh) and reflecting it on the earth. Perhaps,
this is a reason why Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And the Light of the Lord shall spread all over the earth. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah made this easy for us to understand by showing to us
how the moon which is really a hard black rock, but it has the capacity of
reflecting the light of the sun on a full moon night. So too, man can reflect
the light of the Lord as it is coming to us through the Prophet (pboh), when we
keep our souls clean, bright and shining.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah made the way of doing so possible for us to understand
by sending the Prophet (pboh) as the Universal Model for mankind. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And We have not sent you O Muhammad but as a universal model
for mankind.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) is known as the full moon, and the
Straight Path. His soul is pure, bright and shining light, as he: <i>Never said
or did anything based on his own lust, ego or desire. </i>As a result Allah
says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tell them O Muhammad; if you want to manifest love for Allah,
follow me, Allah will love you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Markaz Al Ihsaan is making every effort to enlighten and
sensitize Muslims regarding the purpose of life and the ways and means of
realizing and manifesting true representation of the Lord here on the earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We pray to Allah to enable us to do what is required to
fulfill our goal, and to pass on the correct legacy of true representation to
our inheritors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-55083814642793510632017-01-25T11:22:00.003-04:002017-01-25T11:22:54.673-04:00ALLAH’S GREATNESS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i>In the name of
Allah the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ALLAH’S GREATNESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the ways of realizing something of the greatness of
the Lord is to reflect upon how we came into existence. He tells us about in
the following verse of the Holy Qur’an. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O mankind, if you have doubt about resurrection, know that
verily, We created you out of dust, then out of a sperm, then out of a
leech-like clot, then out of a morsel of flesh partly formed and partly
unformed. (22:5)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah is Infinite, and all creatures are finite; so the
All-Wise Lord selected to make a tiny, microscopic grain of sand be His
Representative here on the earth. No wonder why the angels were surprised when
this was told to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Man has been blessed with the capacity to represent the Lord
in two dimensions; viz. physically and spiritually.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Although the Lord is not a physical being, He has made known
to us the way He connects with His creatures. This He calls His Divine
Attributes (His Beautiful Names). This connection He calls His Habits, and they
will never change. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Nature of Allah is the nature He has bestowed on mankind.
There is no change in the Habit of Allah. That is the Upright Way but a lot of
people cannot understand. (30:30)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We are all supposed to behave like our Lord here on the
earth. We interact with our fellow human beings on the basis of the qualities
contained in the Attributes of the Lord. For example, we are supposed to show
kindness and compassion, must be able to forgive, etc. When we do so we are
really representing our Lord, because we are behaving like Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every human being can behave like the Lord in two ways, one
is to manifest something of the Divine Attributes in our daily physical
activities, and the other is to keep our souls polished, bright and shining.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order to keep it clean and bright we are required to
uphold the permissible and avoid the prohibited. The prohibited things are
unclean and produce stains on our souls. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nay but that which they have earned is rust upon their
hearts. (83:14)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We must always keep in mind the important fact concerning our
great enemy, Satan. He decorates the physical things that are prohibited to
make them look attractive, and he works on one’s desires and emotion to entice
that person to do the wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Let us all make a genuine effort to submit humbly to the Lord
by upholding the permissible and avoiding the prohibited. In that way we will
have no need to fear or grieve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-54880798174079246602017-01-23T11:05:00.000-04:002017-01-23T11:05:37.631-04:00HUMBLE SUBMISSION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i>In the name of
Allah the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ZIKR LESSON<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">HUMBLE SUBMISSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All creatures belong to the Creator. He has power over all
things, and is the Being Who is responsible for bringing things into existence
from nothing. The life span of each creature is fixed, and, except for man,
none will be resurrected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Islam teaches that Allah gave man some special blessings, and
made his personality different, in that it comprises a physical as well as a
non physical dimension. Allah gave to man a special mission that is to reflect
His light on the earth, just as the moon reflects the light of the sun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In addition to that non physical blessing, man has been given
the responsibility of manifesting the Divine Attributes of the Lord here on the
earth. Perhaps this is one reason why He says in His Holy Words the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The nature of Allah is the nature He has put in man.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even though man has been specially blessed, he is required to
submit humbly to the Lord’s directives; whether he is able to understand the
wisdom in upholding the permissible and avoiding the prohibited or not. Muslims
are taught to say:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We hear and we obey, our Lord; to You is our returning.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every single human being is equal in the sight of the Lord;
and each person has the capacity and capability of representing Him here on the
earth. The best representation will be the one that lives the most honorable
life according to the Islamic definition of what true honor is. That person
will also be able to ascend high up on the way back to the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was able to tech his companions to
live a life of humility and submission. They were taught to give preference to
Allah and His Rasool in all matters. It was common among them to reply to any
question or other forms of inquiries posed before them to say: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah and His Rasool know best.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims willingness to humbly submit to Allah and to accept
with full conviction the Traditions of the Messenger was in direct contrast to
the attitude of people of the times of the other Messengers that were sent to
them. Take for example the Israelites in the time of Moses never benefitted
from the Message he gave to them; neither did they, later on listened to the
Message from Jesus. They were too arrogant to humbly submit to the Lord. As a
result they suffered and are still suffering.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In contrast to willing and humble submission to Allah’s
guidance a person can display arrogance. Satan was the first one to disobey the
Lord due to the fact that his arrogance did not allow him to humble himself
before Adam. He taught that if he was physically superior to Adam, there was no
need to prostrate before him. As a result he became cursed eternally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So a person can choose to be humble and obedient to the
Commands of the Lord; or display arrogance and rebellion. But each person will
be responsible for the choice that he or she makes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Islamic way of life clearly displays one important thing, and
that is to utilize our limited time, resources and potentials to earn for us
the best of both worlds. Allah sent Prophet Muhammad (pboh) to demonstrate to
us how this is possible, and now it is left to the individual to fulfill the
missions for which he is sent; and benefit from what the Lord has provided for
the righteous in the next life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-76885867856242044942017-01-19T09:40:00.001-04:002017-01-19T09:40:44.357-04:00THE TRUE BELIEVER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<i>In the name of
Allah the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">THE TRUE BELIEVER<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b>BY Maulana Dr.
Waffie Mohammed<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah says in the Holy Qur’an about the true believers the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who are with
him are:</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong
against unbelievers.</li>
<li>Compassionate
with one another.</li>
<li>Persistent
and consistent with prayer.</li>
<li>Aspiring
to get the pleasure of Allah.</li>
<li>Their
devotion to the Lord in Sijdah will become visible on their foreheads.</li>
<li>This
has been a universal principle; as it was the same message contained in the
Torah and the Injeel.</li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Principle of true and sincere submission increases with
constant practice. It is not that a person is godly at the time of need, and
after that he goes back to the giving of preferences to material matters, and
less attention to the Creator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah likens true devotion to Him in a parable contained in
the same verse. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(A true believer) is like a seed which sends forth its blade,
then makes it strong; it then becomes thich, and it stands on its own stem,
(filling) the sowers with wonders and delight. (48:29)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is necessary for us to understand that the non believers
will never be happy with the believers and their Islamic practices. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It fills the unbelievers with rage at them. (48:29)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The same way they displayed anger with Moses and Jesus when
these Messengers invited to believe in Allah and the Last Day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-28623209498051057692017-01-17T11:12:00.000-04:002017-01-17T11:12:28.568-04:00LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
In the name of Allah
the Beneficent the Merciful<o:p></o:p></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>By Maulana Dr.
Waffie Mohammed<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims are the best people from among the human beings
because they recognize that only Allah is the Lord and Master of the entire
creation. Nothing can be compared with Him as no creature can ever be like the
Creator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims have hope in benefitting from the Lord’s compassion
and mercy because they strive to please Him by doing what He has commanded them
to do; and avoiding what He has prohibited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims know that by so doing they have hopes of meeting
their Lord on the Day of Judgment. This is because He tells us in the Holy
Qur’an the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness,
and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner. (18:110)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To make every effort to please the Lord will bring great
rewards for all those who go along that Path. One benefit for so doing will
result in the opportunity of “holding the Hand of Allah”; and going into
Paradise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah has grasped the
most trustworthy Hand Hold that never breaks. (2:256)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh), our Leader who is also the Universal
Model was able to connect directly to the Lord on the night of the Miraj. He
achieved this blessing while he was still in this world, because he was free
from all sins. (sins form barriers between a person and the Lord.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If we should follow him, we may not be able to do so in this
life, but will experience Allah’s closeness to us, after Judgment, when we
would be forgiven for our sins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As opposed to the aspiration of holding the hand of Allah,
there are those who follow the ways of Satan. About them Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of those who reject Faith, their patrons are the Taghut
(evil) ones. From light they will lead them on to the dept of darkness.They
will be the companions of the Fire to dwell therein forever. (2:257)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A Muslim should make every effort not associate with evil,
and must not be the friends of those who do so. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When you see men engaged in vain discourse about Our Signs,
turn away from them, unless they change the subject. If Satan should cause you
to forget, then, after recollection, do not sit in the company of those who do
wrong. (6:68)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In conclusion we are to be to be reminded that <b>good
removes evil, </b>and <b>good and evil are not equal. </b>As a result the both
of them cannot mix, and we cannot compromise by harboring both of them in our
hearts at one and the same time. Perhaps this is a reason why Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <i>Allah has not made
for any man two hearts in one body. (33:4)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This means that you cannot accommodate good and evil at one
and the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every believer should try to get as close to the Prophet
(pboh) as possible if he or she has desires of getting close to Allah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-53645665446064959882016-12-21T13:08:00.002-04:002016-12-21T13:08:38.046-04:00CLEANLINESS IN ISLAM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
In the name of Allah
the Beneficent<o:p></o:p></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">CLEANLINESS IN ISLAM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>By Maulana Dr.
Waffie Mohammed<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Merciful Lord Who is high above His entire creation has
allocated for Himself Divine Attributes which are to be the terms of reference
for man who is required to represent Him here on the earth. He says in His Holy
Words, i.e. in the Holy Qur’an the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Nature of Allah (i.e. His Sunnah) is the nature He has
bestowed on mankind. The Habit of Allah does not change. (30:30)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is without doubt a great blessing for man, a finite
creature, to be selected by the All-Knowing, Infinite Being to be able to
manifest something the “Habits of God”, contained in His Divine Personality, in
one’s earthly life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every Attribute is equally important and has its benefits. Perhaps
this is a reason why Alllah made them known to us. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">T</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o Allah belong the Beautiful Names: (7:180)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Islam teaches that man should make every effort to mould his
personality in accordance with the qualities contained in the Divine
Attributes, so that he will become a better person physically, morally and
spiritually.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order to maximize the effect between creature and the
Creator, one has to be pure and clean, as impurities will prevent proper
contact between the light of the Lord and the soul. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verily, Allah loves those who make repentance and those who
purify themselves.(2:222) <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Impurities are of different kinds and affect the personality
in different ways. The basic is physical impurity. It soils the physical body
and must be removed. In order to be able to get maximize benefit from worship,
reading of the Holy Qur’an, etc. one has to be in a state of physical purity.
Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the Prophet (pboh) is reported to have
said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cleanliness is half of faith.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cleanliness is next to Godliness.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On the Day of Judgment the human being will be required to
stand in front of the Lord with body and soul. If the body was not kept clean,
there will be a problem, as the Lord loves cleanliness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In addition, the action of the physical body through the
nafs, can impact upon the soul. It can either keep it bright and shining or the
soul can be soiled. As indulgence in prohibited things will put stains on it.
Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nay, but they have placed stains on their hearts because of
what they do. (83:14)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Those who are believers, and do not clothe their faith with
wrong doing they are the successful ones. (6:82)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When the light of the soul b become soiled it can spread to
the cells of the body. This will cause the body to remain dark, and upon
resurrection will have no light in it. Allah says: <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On that Day, some faces will be bright and some faces will be
dark. (3:106)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As Allah gave guidance in the Book and in the life pattern of
the Beloved Messenger, we must endeavor to keep our selves pure and clean if we
are desirous benefitting from what the Lord has prepared for those who took the
necessary care to keep themselves pure and clean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-54556800864784589232016-11-01T09:09:00.000-04:002016-11-01T09:10:03.701-04:00THE SEAL OF THE PROPHETS<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: justify;">Upon the entry of Father Adam and his wife Eve on the earth there was the need for guidance. In the Garden of Eden Adam was guided as to what he can do, which was beneficial and what was to be avoided, as such would be detrimental to them.</span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Even then Satan deceived them and caused their fall. Here on earth they were to pro-create and be the father of the human species, which was designated to be the representative of Allah all over the earth. Allah says:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">O mankind; reverence your Guardian Lord Who created you from a single person, and created from it (that person) its mate; and from both of them scattered many men and women. (4:1)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">In his new environment, man was required to know the ways of taking care of himself, how he should relate with his fellow human being, how he should utilize the things of nature and how he should connect and represent his Lord here on the earth.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">In addition to the need for guidance, he was informed that he should be on guard against the schemes and tricks of Satan who made a vow in the presence of his Lord that he was going to fight Adam and his progeny. This is recorded in the Qur’an as follows:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">(Satan said), Because You have thrown me out of the way, verily, I will lie in wait for them on the Straight Path. Then, I shall assault them from before them, and behind them; from their right and from their left; and You will not find, in most of them, gratitude; (for Your mercies). (7:16-17)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">One way of catching the progeny of Adam is to decorate the evil and make it look attractive. Allah informs us about this trick in the following verse of Al-Qur’an. He says:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Remember, Satan made their sinful acts seem alluring to them, and said; no one among men can overcome you today; while I am with you. (8:48)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Allah, out of His Mercies and Love for man, sent Messengers to every tribe and nation, wherever these were located in the earth, to teach man how to submit to his Creator and be aware of the deceit of Satan whose mission is to divert the focus of everyone from staying on the Straight Path.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Allah communicated with the Messengers in different ways. Some He inspired; some He gave dreams; some He spoke to; some got revelations through the angel; some got revealed Books. In addition to all the ways of communicating with the Messengers, Allah also invited Prophet Muhammad (pboh) to His Divine Presence and had audience with Him.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">As mankind continue to grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding, Allah sent the Final Messenger, Muhammad (pboh) to be the unifying figure for every tribe and nation on the earth, to teach the people how to live as one big human family as brethren in faith; to pray and practice religion in a similar way in every place and age.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Allah bestowed on Prophet Muhammad (pboh) many different types of responsibilities. Some of them were:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" data-blogger-escaped-style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </div> <ol style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He was to be the Messenger for the whole of mankind. This is recorded in the Holy Qur’an in the following verse. <i>Say (O Muhammad), O men! Verily I am sent unto you all as the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongeth the dominion of the skies and the earth. (7:158)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He is the universal model. Allah says: <i>We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but as a universal model to mankind; giving them glad tidings, and warning them (against sin). (34:28)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He invited the people to Allah. In this connection Allah tells us the following: <i>As one who invites to Allah by His leave. (33:46)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He lights up the way. Allah says: <i>And the Lamp that gives light. (33:46)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He gave to mankind by the leave of the Lord, the unadulterated Words. Allah says: <i>He (the Pagan) may hear the Word of Allah. (9:6)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He gave to mankind a complete Code of Life. Allah says: <i>This day have I perfected for you your Religion, and completed My Favors upon you. (5:3)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He corrected all errors in beliefs and practices of the followers of the Messengers who came before him. Allah says: <i>The same religion has He established for you; as that which He enjoined on Noah; that which We have sent by inspiration to thee, and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses and Jesus. (42:13)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He is the “perfect model”. Allah says: <i>You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah, a beautiful pattern of conduct, for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day; and who engages much in the Remembrance of Allah. (33:21)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He informed his followers, on the basis of firsthand knowledge about reward and punishment. Allah says: <i>Man can have nothing except for what he strives; that his striving will soon come in sight; then will he be rewarded with a complete reward; and that the Lord is the Final Goal. (53:39-42)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He is the Chief Intercessor. Allah says: <i>And those on whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of intercession. Only he who bears witness to the Truth (will intercede) and they know him. (43:86)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He taught the way of getting Allah’s love. Allah says: <i>Say: If you do love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. (3:31)</i></font></li> <li>He is the Straight Path. Allah says: <i data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled. Nor does he say anything of his own desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him. He was taught by one Mighty in Power.</i><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">(53:2-5)</font></i></li> <li>He continues to be connected to every believer. Allah says: <i data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the Company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah; of the Prophets, the Sincere; the Witnesses; and the Righteous. Ah! What a beautiful fellowship. ($;69)</i></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">He will be the one who will visit in the graves all who die; and will be a source of light in the graves of the believers. Allah says: <i>(He is) the Lamp that gives light. (33:46)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">Through him the believers are blessed with the gift of His unadulterated Words, i.e. the Holy Qur’an. Allah says: <i>We have without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it from corruption. (15:9)</i></font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">His Sunnah has been preserved so that believers learn from it the ways of practicing the Deen properly. Allah says: <i>Take what the Messenger gives to you, and stay away from what he denies you. (59:7)</i></font></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 18.6667px; text-align: justify;">Because the Nobel Messenger gave to the world all that is required to perfect themselves as the Viceroys of the Lord on earth, there was no need for any Messenger to come after him. His mission is available both as the Complete Code of Guidance in the Qur’an and in his Traditions.</span></p> <p> </p><br />-- <div class="footer" style="text-align:left; font-size: 75%;"> <p>This message was sent to mwl1.articles@blogger.com by drwaffiem@gmail.com</p> <p>To forward this message, please do not use the forward button of your email application, because this message was made specifically for you only. Instead use the <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=forward&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&mid=5">forward page</a> in our newsletter system.<br/> To change your details and to choose which lists to be subscribed to, visit your personal <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=preferences&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">preferences page</a><br/> Or you can <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">opt-out completely</a> from all future mailings.</p> </div> <p class="poweredby" style="text-align:center"><a style="display:inline-block;width:5%;max-width:120px;min-width:70px" href="https://www.phplist.com/poweredby?utm_source=pl3.2.5&utm_medium=poweredhostedimg&utm_campaign=phpList" title="visit the phpList website" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2ng5CUIURNKOiFiT5oc2SR_Shpy9GPWj46mTI783m5v5DJJUg_Nx0xhvxw3RqkczeP44STvbe7gfWahKTCKDQ1XjnqW_kI112AiqJJU6MCvrrbe07y26P2-hVoo8Ncna19M57ZRnxQY/s1600/powerphplist-703703.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2ng5CUIURNKOiFiT5oc2SR_Shpy9GPWj46mTI783m5v5DJJUg_Nx0xhvxw3RqkczeP44STvbe7gfWahKTCKDQ1XjnqW_kI112AiqJJU6MCvrrbe07y26P2-hVoo8Ncna19M57ZRnxQY/s320/powerphplist-703703.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6347986588612773906" /></a></a></p><img src="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/ut.php?u=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&m=5" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" />Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-45399897286606723722016-11-01T08:13:00.002-04:002016-11-01T08:15:31.628-04:00INTERCESSION OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PB0H)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">
<div style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; padding: 0px;">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
In the name of Allah
the Beneficent the Merciful <o:p></o:p></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">INTERCESSION OF<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PB0H)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What is Intercession?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Intercession is the art of intervention by one person on
behalf of another. It can be done by direct pleading or through prayer, in the
case of religion. In this life the living can intercede on behalf of the dead,
mainly by begging for the sins that the particular person would have committed
during his/her life on earth. It can also include the request to help the
person achieve a better life either in this world or in the life that is to
come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The word “intercession” has its roots in the Latin word <i>intercede
</i>which can be translated as “<i>to come between. </i>It can mean to make a
request on behalf of others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Intercession really comes from the heart of a person
concerning the affairs of another; and is based on the principle of sympathy
from one to the other. It can also be as a result of love, the desire to know
that difficulties are removed from the one for whom intercession is made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Intercession can be in the form of a plea on behalf of one
who is guilty of wrong doing and is liable for punishment. It can take the
forms of prayer for guidance, forgiveness to the Lord in this life and also for
those who are already departed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the Hereafter, intercession will be permitted by the
Merciful Lord from certain people on behalf of others. The Chief Intercessor on
that Day will be Prophet Muhammad (pboh).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Who will be able to intercede?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Intercession can only be possible if the one desirous of
doing so is acceptable by the one to whom it is made. For example, here in this
life, if a person is desirous of making a plea on behalf of another, that
person must have a good disposition in the eyes of the other before there will
be any inclination for mediation or intercession.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On that Great Day when the Lord will manifest himself as the
Master, He will not entertain the plea of any creature on behalf of others,
especially those creatures that were worshipped as gods besides Allah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah tells us about this in the following verse of the Holy
Qur’an:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On that Day no intercession shall avail except for those for
whom permission has been granted by (Allah) Most Gracious, and whose word is
acceptable to Him. (20:109).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All the creatures that were worshipped as gods besides Allah
in this life will have no powers of intercession for their worshippers on that
Day. In this connection Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What do they take for intercessors other besides Allah? Say,
even if they have no power whatsoever and no intelligence? Say: to Allah belongs
exclusively (the right</span></i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <i>to grant) intercession. To Him belongs the domination of the skies
and the earth; in the end, it is to Him you shall be brought back. (89:41-42)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On that Day Allah may allow intercession to be made in behalf
of some people by others. For example, Allah may allow some angels to dos for
some human beings. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And how many angels from the skies who intercession will
avail them nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He pleases and
that he (the angel) is acceptable to Him. (53:26)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Idols and Jinns , etc. that were worshipped by people of many
faiths will have no power to intercede for their worshippers on that Day. Allah
says:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of
intercession. (43:86)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Chief Intercessor:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to Traditions, only the Prophet (pboh) will be the
Chief Intercessor on the Day of Judgment. On that Day, those who will be in
distress will gladly accept any pleading on their behalf because of the
distressful situation in which they would have found themselves. About it
Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is reported to have said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">How will you be when Allah gathers you together
like arrows in a quiver for fifty thousand years and Allah will not look at yo</span></i></div>
</div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-71753437598228078852016-10-19T12:10:00.000-04:002016-10-19T12:11:01.490-04:00THE UNIVERSAL MODEL<p> </p> <div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Creator in His Wisdom made man His Vicegerent here on the earth.. The implication of this mission entails cultivating the personality both physically and spiritually to produce a unique relationship with man’s connection to his fellow human beings both physically and spiritually, to the environment, (nature) and to the Lord Himself.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">A Challenger (Satan) was also permitted to test the sincerity of man in the process of his representation of the Lord here on the earth, and to cause him to become forgetful of the purpose for which he was sent.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Lord, out of compassion and mercy, sent Messengers to help the people stay on the correct path by helping them to make the right choices during their daily activities.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Each Messenger was specially appointed by the Lord. Every one of them delivered the Message to the people to whom they were sent, and no matter what were the challenges to which they were exposed, they never put their personal feelings or interest in their Mission. Allah tells us about it in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">No Messenger ever deceived mankind. (3:161)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">As each Messenger was sent to a specific tribe or nation, it is possible that there were many Messengers in the world in different parts at the same time. Even just before the coming of Prophet Muhammad (pboh) there were two Messengers, John and Jesus among the Israelites at the same time.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><b><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></b></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><b><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Arab Messengers:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></b></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Up to the time of the coming of the Prophet Muhammad (pboh) the Arabs never had a Messenger. Makkah became populated when Hazrat Ishmael and his mother Hajrah (Hagar) were put there by Abraham, upon divine inspiration.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">For reasons only known to the Lord, preference was given by Him to the progeny of Isaac, that is, the Israelites to establish the religion of Allah on the earth. So, from Jacob to Jesus, there were many messengers who came and invite the people to the way of the Lord. In contrast to this, Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was the only Messenger who was sent to the Arab people.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Before Prophet Jesus left the world he told the people that when he would leave the Promised Messenger would be coming. He said:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">I have many things to say unto you, but you cannot bear them now. How be it when he, the Spirit of Truth is come; he will guide you unto all truth, for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear; that shall he speak and he will show you the things to come. (Jn.16:12-19)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Qur’an also supports the fact that Jesus told his people about the coming of Prophet Muhammad (pboh). This is recorded in following verse:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: O Children of Israel, I am the Messenger of Allah sent to you confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad. (61:4)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Arabs were a people that were not influenced by any “ism”, that were prevalent at the time. Perhaps, this was one of the reasons why they were called “<i>ummiyoon”</i> which could mean not influenced by any civilization or culture. So in addition to being unlettered they were also not influenced by any one. Allah says:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">And there are among the people unlettered, who know nothing of the Book. They (speak only from) their desires; and they do nothing but make conjectures. (2:78)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">And you (O Muhammad) were not able to recite a book before (this Book) came; nor were you able to transcribe it. (29:48)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">As the Arabs grew as a nation all by themselves, and they were not connected to any of the known civilizations, Prophet Muhammad (pboh), who was from among the progeny of Ishmael, grew up not being influenced by any one. Allah tells us about this in the following verse. He says:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">He (Allah) it is Who caused to be raised amongst the unlettered people a Prophet from amongst themselves; to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom. (62:2)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Had there been any Messenger or Teacher before the Prophet (pboh), then, he could have been accused of copying. But, he being the first amongst the Arabs to be a believer in Allah and the Last Day, the verse which says about him that he was the first Muslim, can be applicable in this case, as before him there were no believer amongst the Arabs.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><b><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></b></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><b><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Prophet (pboh) was special: <data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></b></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was, and will be outstanding personality in the entire creation. Some of the reasons for being unique are:</font></p> </div> <ul data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: left;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"> <li> <div class="MsoListParagraph" data-blogger-escaped-style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font></font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">He is the first in creation to be a believer.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> </li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The first amongst the Arabs to believe in Allah and the Last Day.</font></li> <li> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The first Messenger to receive the unadulterated Word of Allah directly from Him in the form of a complete Book.</font></li> <li> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only one to be recognized as the best example for anyone to follow.</font></li> <li> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only one to be a Universal model for mankind.</font></li> <li> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only one who gave to the world a universal message that is the source of guidance for all times and places.</font></li> <li> . <font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: xx-small;" size="1"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only Messenger who was able to inform his followers about the beginning and end of the universe and all creation.</font></li> <li> .<font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only Messenger to teach that forgiveness is better than to take revenge</font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only Messenger who was able to unite mankind into a universal brotherhood.</font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only one who is qualified to intercede on behalf of all believers on the Day of Judgment.</font></li> <li><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 18.6667px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 18.6667px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;" style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </font><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px; text-indent: -0.25in;">The only one to perfect the mission which started with Father Abraham.</font></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"> </p> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><b><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The Message:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></b></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) gave to mankind theoretically and practically all that is required to function as a true representative of Allah here on the earth.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The complete Code of life is contained in the Holy Qur’an which Allah says is:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">And We sent down the Book to thee for the express purpose, that you should make clear to them those things in which they differ; and that it should be a guide and a mercy to those who believe. (16:64)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">In addition to being a Book of Guidance, the Qur’an enlightens the believers about the mission of the Messengers who came before him, what were their difficulties and how their people deviated after receiving the guidance. Perhaps, this is a reason why Allah says that it is Al Furqan; meaning the Criterion.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">The highlight of the Message that the Prophet (pboh) made known is the basic principle of faith which is: “<i>No creature can ever be like the Creature</i>”.<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Everyone who desires to become a Muslim must declare belief that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger. <data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Islam recognizes that each messenger brought the same Message, of belief in Allah and the Last Day. As a result, the Qur’an informs us that anyone who upholds such a belief, even if he is a Jew, Christian, or connected to any other messenger, he will have hopes of attaining Paradise. Allah says:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Those who believe (in the Qur’an); those who are Jews; and the Sabians and the Christians: any who believe in Allah and the Last Day; and work righteousness; on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve. (5:69)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) emphasized the importance of willing submission to Allah and demonstrated in his life how this is possible. Allah tells us about his ways of life in the following verses:<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></i></p> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><i><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled. Nor does he say anything of his own desire. (53:2-3)<data-blogger-escaped-o:p></data-blogger-escaped-o:p></font></i></p> </div> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"> </p> <div class="MsoNormal" data-blogger-escaped-style="text-align: justify;" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><font data-blogger-escaped-style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /> </font></p> </div> <div> <div> </div> <p> </p> </div><br />-- <div class="footer" style="text-align:left; font-size: 75%;"> <p>This message was sent to mwl1.articles@blogger.com by drwaffiem@gmail.com</p> <p>To forward this message, please do not use the forward button of your email application, because this message was made specifically for you only. Instead use the <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=forward&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&mid=3">forward page</a> in our newsletter system.<br/> To change your details and to choose which lists to be subscribed to, visit your personal <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=preferences&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">preferences page</a><br/> Or you can <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">opt-out completely</a> from all future mailings.</p> </div> <p class="poweredby" style="text-align:center"><a style="display:inline-block;width:5%;max-width:120px;min-width:70px" href="https://www.phplist.com/poweredby?utm_source=pl3.2.5&utm_medium=poweredhostedimg&utm_campaign=phpList" title="visit the phpList website" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_vzbvbk3l7ifive_Fqs0pPPpWuNuOcDerpOY75jcHp9wyUKQabs0i7Lho2MSHQNG51BoaohYa1_cYmZc0flpoMtpbxhDzGHUh4gf3TZgvuhd9Su6MWBbeGgFS8-YzYh055yT5-1TsnE/s1600/powerphplist-761492.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_vzbvbk3l7ifive_Fqs0pPPpWuNuOcDerpOY75jcHp9wyUKQabs0i7Lho2MSHQNG51BoaohYa1_cYmZc0flpoMtpbxhDzGHUh4gf3TZgvuhd9Su6MWBbeGgFS8-YzYh055yT5-1TsnE/s320/powerphplist-761492.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6343209115193037138" /></a></a></p><img src="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/ut.php?u=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&m=3" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" />Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-33227196105020327112016-10-17T11:10:00.001-04:002016-10-17T11:10:37.989-04:00TOO LATE TOO LATE<div id="js_3" class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"> <p> A lot of hopes and aspirations,<br /> As he journeyed through life.<br /> He gave much material considerations,<br /> His family he sacrificed.</p> <p> </p> <p>As time passed by each day,<br /> He kept busy with his chores.<br /> Many times he did not pray,<br /> Always active behind doors.</p> <p> </p> <p>One day to his surprise,<br /> He felt dizzy and fell.<br /> He was hearing loud cries,<br /> As no one could have tell.</p> <p> </p> <p>Everything changed suddenly,<br /> As he stood there helplessly,<br /> He is now exposed to reality,<br /> And knows that this life is temporary.</p> <p> </p> <p>Unable to change the situation,<br /> He now began to repent,<br /> He is in a bad situation,<br /> As he thought of what he sent.</p> <p> </p> <p>He became very frightened,<br /> As the angel came to him.<br /> His load could not be lightened,<br /> His future looks very grim.</p> <p> </p> <p>Too late too late is now his cry,<br /> As he looked both front and back,<br /> He let his chances passed by,<br /> He has an empty sack.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Waffie Mohammed</p> </div><br />-- <div class="footer" style="text-align:left; font-size: 75%;"> <p>This message was sent to mwl1.articles@blogger.com by drwaffiem@gmail.com</p> <p>To forward this message, please do not use the forward button of your email application, because this message was made specifically for you only. Instead use the <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=forward&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&mid=2">forward page</a> in our newsletter system.<br/> To change your details and to choose which lists to be subscribed to, visit your personal <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=preferences&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">preferences page</a><br/> Or you can <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b">opt-out completely</a> from all future mailings.</p> </div> <p class="poweredby" style="text-align:center"><a style="display:inline-block;width:5%;max-width:120px;min-width:70px" href="https://www.phplist.com/poweredby?utm_source=pl3.2.5&utm_medium=poweredhostedimg&utm_campaign=phpList" title="visit the phpList website" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sssvWgiCigCvpeOYFr8jNqYPisMHMCpcAw71yrIRWchQ1eTeHslbcs62Vfd8yfH2WM1p5CkwMTiXNOvh8qqo241lTEkBfFc7FQd3-KdUhrZTNfQvz67ETcyPKfbT6beN6tXmJeaT45Y/s1600/powerphplist-737990.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sssvWgiCigCvpeOYFr8jNqYPisMHMCpcAw71yrIRWchQ1eTeHslbcs62Vfd8yfH2WM1p5CkwMTiXNOvh8qqo241lTEkBfFc7FQd3-KdUhrZTNfQvz67ETcyPKfbT6beN6tXmJeaT45Y/s320/powerphplist-737990.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6342451387529615634" /></a></a></p><img src="http://maiinstitute.com/mailinglist/ut.php?u=e8ef5f59039b4a81a59c7c53389a1e6b&m=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" />Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-12562047841067465032015-08-22T09:33:00.001-04:002015-08-22T09:33:05.611-04:00BE A STRONG LINK<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Every human being is a link in the human chain which began with the coming of Adam and Eve on the earth. As a link in this important chain, man is required to keep two things in mind, one is regarding what he is sending before him and the other is what he is leaving behind. In this connection Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Let every person look at what he has sent for the morrow. (59:14)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'> One way of developing a strong link in the chain is to leave behind things that will continue to benefit us even though we are no longer physically alive in this world. We can achieve this by leaving those of our relatives and friends who pray for our forgiveness and well-being in Barzakh and in the Hereafter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Allah taught the believers to pray as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>O our Lord, cover (us) with Thy forgiveness; me, my parents, and all Believers. (14:41)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Our Lord, forgive us, and our brethren who came before us in faith. (59:10)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>We must also be careful regarding our deeds and actions; as it is only the good that will reach the Lord Who is the most High. In this connection Allah informs us as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>And whatever good you send forth for your own nafs, you shall find it in Allah’s presence of Allah. (74:20)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>It is a known fact that evil cannot ascend, as Allah has placed a barrier below the first sky to protect whatever is above the lower sky from evil. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>And verily, We have adorned the lowest sky with lamps (stars), and We have made them missiles to drive away the Evil Ones. (67:5)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Allah has confirmed that the deeds of man are stored in two places; good up in the sky while evil is stored in a dungeon. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Verily, the record of the wicked will be kept in Sijjin (a dungeon), (83:7)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Verily, the record of the righteous will be kept in illiyeen. (high place. (83:18)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>It is because evil will be stored in the material world that it will be destroyed when the earth will no longer exist in its present form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>In addition to a person’s personal deeds, each one of us is required to leave behind things that will benefit others, e.g. knowledge, beneficial facilities, trained Islamic workers, etc. Every time a person should benefit from what is left behind by one who has gone before, that person will continue to benefit for what is <b>done.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span class=bodycontent><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,</span></b></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:30.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span class=bodycontent><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>"</span></b></span><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;font-weight:normal'>The good deeds that will reach a believer after his death are: knowledge which he learned and then spread; a righteous son whom he leaves behind; a copy of the Qur'an that he leaves as a legacy; a mosque that he built; a house that he built for wayfarers; a canal that he dug; or charity that he gave during his lifetime when he was in good health. These deeds will reach him after his death.</span></strong><span class=bodycontent><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>" (Ibn Majah — authenticated by Al-Albani)</span></b></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>As it is only one life we have to live, and our life span is fixed, let us make the best use of it, as the Hereafter is Eternal, and this short life span of ours can earn for us everlasting Bliss if properly managed.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-US>Dr. Waffie is the Principal of <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/">Markaz al Ihsaan Institute of Islamic Theology</a>, and currently serves as the Chairman of the <a href="http://majlistt.com/">Majlis ul Ulamaa (Council of Scholars) of Trinidad and Tobago</a>. He can be contacted at <a href="mailto:drwaffiem@gmail.com">drwaffiem@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p></div>Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-21328814366705962462015-08-22T09:26:00.001-04:002015-08-22T09:26:37.035-04:00The Blessed Tree<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Every human being is part of the human family which began when Adam and Eve were sent to the earth to populate it. Allah says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>O man; fear your Lord Who created you from a single Person; and created from it its mate, and from both of them (caused to be scattered like seed) many men and women. (4:1)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Every human being is like a tree in the forest. Each person is distinct in size, shape, etc. just like the variations of the forest trees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>We are all aware that some trees are beneficial to man in many ways while some are harmful so too some human beings benefit others and some cause harm and hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Allah has likened each human being like a tree. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Don’t you see how Allah sets forth a parable? A goodly word is like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches reach up to the sky. (14:24)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>So by declaring <i>Tawheed (a goodly word) </i>and following that up with the correcting prescription of pruning, i.e. enjoining good and avoiding evil, a person becomes a goodly tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Declaration of faith earns for the “believer” the guarantee to enter Paradise. However, entry might be delayed if the believer does not follow the prescription which will reduce the length of the onward journey. According to the Qur’anic definition of making the return easy and successful, is to do good to others. This is contained in the same message that Allah gave in the same Chapter. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>It (the blessed, goodly tree) has branches high up (it gives shade); and it brings forth its fruits at all times; by the leave of the Lord. (14:25)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>So the true believer is one who does not join any partner with Allah, and is very helpful and beneficial to other human beings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>In contrast to the “goodly tree” is another which the Lord has described in the next verse in the same Chapter. He says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>And the parable of the evil Word, is that of an evil tree; it is torn up by the root from the surface of the earth; it has no stability. (14:27)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>The person who can be considered to be an evil tree is a non believer. Such a person will be destroyed when the earth and all that is on it will no longer exist. In addition to giving preference to creatures rather than to the Creator, such a person will be like a tree in the forest of trees with thorn and does not give shade, etc. Such a person is not an asset to the society.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>We should all aspire to be a good tree in this life by perfecting our belief in Allah and being loving, kind and helpful to others in order to earn for ourselves Eternal Bliss in the next life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-US style='line-height:115%'>Dr. Waffie is the Principal of <a href="http://maiinstitute.com/">Markaz al Ihsaan Institute of Islamic Theology</a>, and currently serves as the Chairman of the <a href="http://majlistt.com/">Majlis ul Ulamaa (Council of Scholars) of Trinidad and Tobago</a>. He can be contacted at drwaffiem@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></p></div>Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-62531753909424865532015-05-19T03:23:00.000-04:002015-05-19T03:23:02.327-04:00MIRAJ- ASCENT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">
The Miraj of Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is a great favor and blessing from Allah to the Muslims. It is a religious experience far superior to all the religious experiences Allah gave to the Messengers who came before him. Some such experiences include Moses dropping his staff which turned into a serpent which swallowed the fake ones of the magicians. Also when he struck the water it parted and when he again struck it, it joined back thereby drowning Pharaoh and his men. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />As the Miraj is a Religious Experience outside the realm of reason and logic it is not correct to say that it was only a spiritual journey. This is because Allah speaks about the event as one which involved the entire personality of the Messenger. He says: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Glorified be He Who transported His servant by night from the Invioable Place of Worship, to the Far Distant Place of Worship, the neighborhood whereof We have blessed. (17:1) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Because the Prophet (pboh) was transported in a way we are unable to comprehend, he was able to stop on the way at two places, one to help the bedouin find his lost camel, and at the other place he drank water from a tent, and covered the water pot and proceeded towards Jerusalem. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />The Miraj of the Prophet (pboh) highlights many important issues that every believer should take note of. Some of them are: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />1. The climax of the Miraj was when the Prophet (pboh) was permitted to stand very close to Allah—two bows length or even closer—in that position, he was standing in front of the Lord with his gaze fixed on the Creator, and there was nothing between both of them. Then Allah told him to take another look and the Messenger stood there in a very composed state of mind with his total personality not being affected in any way with the experience he was having. Allah tells us about that occasion in the following verses of the Holy Qur’an: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />And He revealed unto His slave that which He revealed; the heart lied not in seeing what it saw. (53:10-11) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />No other creature had that unique blessing and status. Even Moses, after fasting for forty days and nights, when he requested his Lord to be able to see Him, he was told that he did not possess that capacity. Allah demonstrated this fact to him by telling him to look at the mountain and if he can bear what he was to experience, he would be able to see Him; so when Allah caused to descend upon the mountain something of His Divine Vibrations Moses fell down and fainted. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />2. Allah has made this experience of the Prophet (pboh) an all-time blessing for all believers. That is, they practice standing in front of the Lord five times for the day and speak directly to Him. For example, in their Salaat they say: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Only You (O Lord) we worship, and only You we ask for help. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is reported to have said: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Salaat is the Miraj of the Momin. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Because Salaat is that Institution that enables us to be alone with our Lord, Satan, out of envy, will not want us to experience His closeness to us. As a result he will try to get between the worshipper and the Lord. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />3. During the Miraj, all the Unseen Verities became known to the Prophet (pboh). He saw Paradise, Hell, the Angels, Jinns, the Lote Tree, the Pen, Lauhi Mahfuz, and even Allah. So when he gave his companions any information about Al Ghaib, he gave it on first-hand knowledge. In this connection Allah says: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of intercession; except those who bear witness to the truth; and they know. (43:86) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />4. Because Prophet Muhammad (pboh) journeyed to Allah, he knows the Path that leads to Him. So that he is able to invite people to follow it, and also to lead them along. In addition, to giving this import invitation, he is blessed with the ability to light up the Path because he is Siraajun Muneerah. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />5. This journey was something physical, as, during the earthly phase of it, i.e. from Makkah to Jerusalem, he stopped on the way on two occasions, one was to help a Bedouin find his camel and the other was to drink from a covered pot in one of the tents. Perhaps these things were done so that the people were able to confirm that there was someone who visited them. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />6. All the Messengers who came before him and had the opportunity to predict his coming were given the opportunity to pray with him and to know in person Who was the Promised one. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />7. Through his leadership, he was able to redirect the focus of all to turn towards the direction of the Kaba in worship. Before this they used to turn towards the direction of Jerusalem to worship. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />8. This special journey created a contact with all the heavenly bodies, and so the entire universe became connected under one leadership, who is the Prophet (pboh). </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />9. Because the Miraj was a special religious experience of the Prophet (pboh), which opened up the path (Siraatul Mustaqeem) Muslims have the opportunity to experience the closeness of Allah to them. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />10. Muslims know that if they are to be drawn closer and closer to the Lord, they will have to wash their hearts clean of all worldly impurities, as, in spite of the Prophet (pboh) was free of sins, his heart was washed before he began the journey. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Muslims should resolve on this day that they will strive hard to earn the pleasure of Allah which will result in Him enabling us to get closer to Him. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-91887007035791950552015-05-19T03:22:00.001-04:002015-05-19T03:22:15.739-04:00THE PROPHET’S ELEVATED STATUS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">
There is no doubt of the fact that Allah gave the Prophet (pboh) a very elevated status in the entire universe, both among human beings and with the other creatures. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Long before the universe was created Allah had already recorded the status of the Messenger and the Path he was to follow. Imam Ghazali, in his book, Ihya ulumud deed, writes that Allah recited Surahs Yaseen and Tahaa, fifty thousand years before He created the universe. If we should look at the meanings of these Chapters we would see that Allah speaks about the Mission of Prophet Muhammad in the very beginning of both the Chapters. For example in Surah Yasees He revealed the following: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Yaaseen, by the Wise Qur’an; Verily, you are indeed one of the Messengers on the Straight Path. (36:1-4) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />The beginning of Surah Tahaa is as follows: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Taahaa, We have not revealed unto thee (Muhammad) this Qur’an that thou should be distressed; but as a reminder to him who feareth. (20:1-3) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was established by the Lord as the leader of all the Messengers and the Seal of the Prophets even before they were sent to their respective peoples. Allah says: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Behold, Allah took the Covenant of the Prophets, saying, I gave you a Book and Wisdom, then comes to you a Messenger, confirming what is with you. Do you believe in him and render him help. Allah said: Do you agree and take this My Covenant as binding on you? They said: We agree. (3:81) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />According to this revelation, all the Messengers agreed to: </div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Him being their leader in this world and in the next. </li>
<li>Help him in the mission for which he was to be sent. </li>
<li>Inform their people of his coming. </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
All the Messengers knew that the Holy Prophet (pboh) was to be: </div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>The best example for mankind. </li>
<li>The Bringer of the complete code of life. </li>
<li>The universal model for all times </li>
<li>The one that was to unite mankind into one brotherhood. </li>
<li>The one that was to invite to Allah by His leave. </li>
<li>The one whose mission will be to light up to path to Allah. </li>
<li>The one who was able to give the glad tidings and warnings on the basis of firsthand experience. </li>
<li>The one who is the mercy to the worlds. </li>
<li>The chief intercessor on the Day of Judgment. </li>
<li>The one designated to distribute Kauthar in the hereafter. </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
As Allah mentions in the verse quoted above, every Messenger left with their people the knowledge that he who is the beloved of the Lord, will be coming. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Some of their predictions are as follows: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Moses said to his followers that the Lord said to him the following: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />I will raise up a prophet among their brethren like unto thee. (Deut. 18:15-18) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /> It is an established fact that there was no Israelite Prophet after Moses who gave to them what Moses gave; e.g. he gave the Laws. Perhaps, this was a reason why Jesus said: I came to uphold the Law. That was the Laws given by Moses from the revelations that came from the Lord. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />This fact is established In the Bible in the following verse: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />And there rose not a prophet, in Israel, like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. (Deut. 34:10) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Jesus told his followers the following: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />I have many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. How be it when he, the Spirit of Truth is come, he will guide you unto all truth; for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak, and he will show you things to come. (Jn. 16:12-15) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Unlike the predictions of the other Messengers, Prophet Muhammad (pboh) in his Farewell Sermon asked from his unbelievably large congregation: Have I delivered the Message? They replied, in one voice; Yea, we bear witness that you have. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Recognized by all creatures: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />It was normal for the trees, plants, stones and even some animals to greet the Prophet (pboh) whenever he used to pass by them. Some such incidents are hereby listed: </div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Ali ibn Talib reports: I was with the Apostle of Allah in Makkah, and we came out from the city from one side; as we walked every mountain or tree that we passed said to the Apostle, (pboh) Greetings on you O Messenger of Allah. (Tirmizi). </li>
<li>Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet (pboh) would give his Sermon while standing beside the date palm trunk. When he had the pulpit made he used it instead. The trunk therefore began weeping, and so the Prophet (pboh) went to it and rubbed his hand over it to stop it from crying. (Bukhari) </li>
<li>According to Imam Ahmad, the trunk bellowed until it cracked and split. (Ahmad). </li>
<li>A camel complained to the Prophet (pboh) about the ill-treatment that it was getting from its master. (Ahmad, Abu Dawood). </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The faithful followers of the Beloved Messenger also recognized his greatness as a person with special blessings coming from him. Some examples are as follows: </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Abu Juhaifa narrates the following: Once, Allah’s Apostle went to Al Batha at noon, performed the ablution and offered two rakaats Zuhr prayer and two rakaats Asr prayer, while a spear head stick was planted before him. The passers were passing in front of it. (After the prayer), the people got up and held the hands of the Prophet (pboh) and passed them on their faces. I also took his hand and kept them to my face, and noticed that it was cooler than ice, and the smell was nicer than musk. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Anas reported that: I never touched silk or neither Dibaj (thick silk) softer than the palm of the Prophet, (pboh) nor have I smelt perfume nicer that the sweat of the Prophet (pboh). (Bukhari). </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />After the Friday prayer was over, the Holy Prophet (pboh) entered the city of Yasrab from the southern end and the city was renamed thenceforth as Madinatun Nabi, meaning the city of the Prophet (pboh), which for convenience is called Madinah. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />The moment and the style of the procession for entry into the city were exceptionally grand and impressively impact. The atmosphere was renting from the echoes of Takbeer. The streets and lanes resounded with the words of praises and Piety of Allah. All the men and women, youngsters and aged one had surged up everywhere with eager eyes to gaze upon the effulgence of Allah. (Rahmatul lil aalameen, vol. 1; p.80) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />Not only was the Messenger (pboh) held with respect and honor on earth but all the creatures in the skies displayed great respect and honor to him as he ascended past them during the night of the Miraj. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-29498635757609584182015-05-19T03:20:00.000-04:002015-05-19T03:20:00.254-04:00WHY HONOR THE PROPHET?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:DocumentProperties>
<o:Version>14.00</o:Version>
</o:DocumentProperties>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>AR-SA</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He is a human being:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When we think about honoring a human
being like the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pboh), we need to always keep in mind the
important fact that he is a creature and not the Creator. In this connection,
Allah made it known to the whole of mankind that the Prophet (pboh) came into
this world just like any other human being; and is also entirely dependent on
the Lord for his status, position and even survival. Allah tells us about this
in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Say: I am but a human being just like
you; but inspiration has come to me; that your Lord is one God. (18:110)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Unlike other human beings, Allah has
made it known to everyone that the Prophet (pboh) is special. He says as
follows:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And you (O Prophet) are on an exalted
status of character. (68:4)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And you (O Prophet) are held in a
very high esteem. (94:4)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your Companion (i.e. Prophet
Muhammad) is neither astray nor being misled. Nor does he say anything of his
own desire. (53:2-3)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The difference in status in the sight of Allah
between the Prophet (pboh) and the other Messengers and believers, is like the
difference in beauty and value between diamond and charcoal. While both
originated from the earth, one is beautiful and priceless, and while the other
has its purpose it does not present itself to the people as beautiful as the
diamond.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He is the first believer:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the Holy Qur’an, Allah made it
known that the Holy Prophet (pboh) is the first Muslim. Some people believe
that this is so because he is the one who received the Holy Qur’an, and it was
with him that Islam was perfected. As a result they interpret the verses of
Chapter (6:162-3) to mean that because he gave, through divine guidance, the
Religion to the people, and he upheld it completely himself, he is the first to
believe. The verses are:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verily, my worship and my sacrifice;
my living and my dying are for Allah; Lord of the Worlds. He has no partner.
This I am commanded and I am the first to submit to His Will. (I am the first
Muslim). (6:162-3)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If we should look at other verses of
the Qur’an regarding the way all the creatures relate to the Lord and Creator
of them all, we find the following:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All living creatures in the skies and
the earth (they all) prostrate (submit) themselves to Allah with goodwill.
(13:15)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And to Allah do all creatures that
are in the skies and the earth submit; whether moving creatures or the angels;
for, none are arrogant before the Lord. They all serve their Lord high above
them; and they do what they are commanded. (16:49-50).</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thunder repeats His praises. (13:13)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If all the creatures in the skies and
the earth submit to Allah, it means that they are all Muslims. And because the
soul of the Prophet (pboh) is the first thing that Allah created, and he, upon
creation declared: <i>There is no god but Allah; </i>then he is the first
Muslim.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Personality of the Prophet (pboh)
has two levels or aspects. They are Mundane and Cosmic.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">His mundane status:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The mundane aspect of his personality
is easier to comprehend. Allah wanted to give to the world a code of life to be
followed in order that each person can return to Him successfully. This code
outlines what is the Path to be followed and the rules and regulations required
to travel along it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Messengers were sent to each tribe
and nation to teach the people and to make their pitfalls known to them. Also
they were told of the consequences for deviating. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every people had a guide. (13:7)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) was the last
of the divinely appointed Messengers sent to mankind. His role and function was
unique as well as universal. Allah tells us about his universal mission in the
following verses.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And you (O Prophet) stand on an
exalted standard of character. (68:4)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When we look into the Prophet’s life,
we find that he established practically all the qualities that will make life
meaningful and purposeful. It will also develop and cement all that is required
to make the human race live like one big family. In short he established
universal Islamic brotherhood. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And hold fast, all together, to the
Rope which Allah has stretched out for you and be not divided amongst
yourselves. And remember, with gratitude Allah’s favor on you; for you were
enemies and He joined your hearts in love. (3:103)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) was able to create
this type of lifestyle based on love, sacrifice, goodwill towards all and ill
towards none, self denial, forgiving, merciful, and all the other qualities for
which he was well known.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another reason why the Prophet (pboh)
was accepted by all the tribes and nation all over the world and at all times
was because he was a role model for all. Allah says:</span></div>
<i><span dir="LTR" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><br />
<i><span dir="LTR" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And
We have not sent you (O Muhammad) save as a universal model for mankind.</span></i>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(34:28) </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif";"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah also says that his lifestyle is
the best that can be found. This is recorded in the Qur’an as follows:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You have indeed, in the Messenger a
beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any whose hope is in Allah, and the Last
Day. And (for him) who engages much in the remembrance of Allah. (33:21).</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) taught his
followers not to give any importance to worldly lusts and desires. Allah made
it known that such qualities and habits will not benefit a person in the
Hereafter. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And as for him who had entertained
the fear of standing before his Lord; and had restrained his nafs from lower
desires. His abode will be the Garden. (79:40-1)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">His cosmic status:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Beside the life of the Holy Prophet (pboh)
that is known to us, he has other functions; such functions which mankind could
at no time able to comprehend. He clearly indicated this to his followers by
telling them as follows:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There is a relation between me and my
Lord, which no angels; even the highest of them; nor the prophets can
understand. </span></i></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some examples to highlight this point
can be found in the following: </span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When Allah allowed a little of His Light (tajalliaat) to
descend on the mountain at Moses’s request, the mountain blew up and Moses
became unconscious. Referring to this incident the Qur’an records the
following:</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: "\(normal text\)"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "\(normal text\)";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When his Lord manifested
His Glory on the Mount, He made it as dust, and Moses fell down in a swoon.
(7:143)</span></i></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) was able to ascend beyond all created
things and stood close in the presence of the Lord, then Allah revealed what He
wanted to reveal to the Prophet (pboh), and nothing happened to him. Allah
tells us about this as follows:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The he approached and came
closer. And was at a distance of but two bow lengths or even nearer. So did
(Allah) convey the inspiration to His Servant, what He meant to convey. The
(Prophet’s) mind and heart in no way falsified that which he saw. (53:8-11)</span></i></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because the vibrations contained in the words of the Holy
Qur’an are very powerful, nothing in the universe was able to receive them; not
even the mountains. Perhaps this was the reason why this Book was locked in the
divine vault called Lauhi Mahfuz until it was released and impressed on the
heart of the Prophet (pboh). Allah tells us about this as follows:</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And lo, it is a revelation
of the Lord of the Worlds; which the True Spirit had brought down; upon your
heart, that you may be one of the warners; in plain Arabic speech. (26:192-95)</span></i></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) was able to penetrate the electro-magnetic
barriers in the night of Miraj with his total personality, without the aid of
any special equipment.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He was able to split the moon from the earth, just with a
sign from his finger.</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is so close
to Allah that he is called by many loving names in the Holy Qur’an. Some of
them are within our range of comprehension, e.g. <i>Nabi, Muzammil and
Mudassir. </i>Others we are unable to really understand. Some of them are <i>Yaseen
and Taahaa. </i>This shows that his personality is beyond our range of
comprehension.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">His special qualities:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is reported
to have said: <i>I have been given five things which no other messenger has
been given. They are:</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah made me victorious by awe over the enemy</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The earth has been made a place of worship for me and a form
of purification.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Booty has been made lawful for me</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have been sent to the whole of mankind.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have been given right to intercession.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet’s name is mentioned with
that of the Lord, in the declaration of Faith. When Allah created the soul of
the Prophet (pboh), it immediately declared <i>Laailaaha illallah </i>(There is
no god but Allah). Allah responded by saying: <i>Muhammadur Rasoolullah</i>
(Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is reported
to have said: <i>I was a Messenger when Adam was between water and earth.</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) is the Mercy to
the worlds.<i> </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And
We have not sent you but as a Mercy to the worlds. (21:107)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To
take allegiance to the Prophet (pboh) is to take allegiance to Allah. This
Allah says to mankind in the following words:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He who swears allegiance to you,
swears allegiance only to Allah. (48:10)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If a person should sincerely show
love to the Prophet (pboh) Allah will love that person. Allah says</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Say to them (O Muhammad) if you love
Allah, follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. (3:31)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah mentions in the Qur’an that the
actions of the Prophet (pboh) were done under inspiration from the Lord. For
example, Allah says, concerning the occasion when the Prophet (pboh) took some
sand and threw it over the faces of the people in Badr, and it caused them to
become blind. Allah says: </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When you threw, it was not you, but
Allah, who threw. (8:17)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Prophet (pboh) had no shadow.
This was because the light of his personality was brighter than the light of
the sun; as a result he did not cast a shadow while he was in the sun’s light.
Allah mentions about this in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There has come to you from Allah a
Light and a plain Book. (5:15)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We need to keep in mind all the time
that the light that comes from Allah cannot be found anywhere in the universe;
as He says: <br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: "\(normal text\)"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "\(normal text\)";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">neither of the east or of
the west. (24:35)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "(normal text)","serif";"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah and His Angels are constantly
sending Salaat on him. This will be discussed in a separate Chapter of this
presentation.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims are required to love him more
than anything else. He told Omar, after Omar declared that he loved the Prophet
(pboh) even more than his own self. The Prophet (pboh) then said to Omar: <i>You
have now become a perfect believer.</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah told Adam and Eve while they were
begging for forgiveness: <i>Adam, I have pardoned you and your wife for
Muhammad’s sake.</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Muslims are commanded to send Salaat
and Salaams on him.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is called the
Imaamul Ambiya, as he led all of them in Salaat on the night when he was to
ascend to the presence of Allah.</span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So important and elevated was the status of the
Messenger of Allah that all the previous Messengers predicted his coming.</span><br />
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-52790442873282995422015-05-19T03:14:00.001-04:002015-05-19T03:14:20.406-04:00BEWARE OF YOUR DEEDS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-TT</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If Allah were to punish
mankind for all the wrong that they do, He would not leave on the earth a
single living creature. (16:61)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The question is: If we should
constantly ask for forgiveness, and make every effort to do good, then what can
be the reason why we will find ourselves in such a situation. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Allah tells us that a simple
act can nullify all the good that we may have done. He says;</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">O you who believe, lift not
your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor shout when speaking to him; as
you shout to one another; lest your deeds become vain and you perceive it not.
(49:2)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some people may argue that
this command was applicable to the Muslims in the time of the Prophet (pboh),
and does not refer to us. This is not so as the Prophet (pboh) is always with
the believers in a way that we may not be able to understand. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="direction: rtl; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Know that among you is the
Messenger of Allah (49:7)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So we are to carry on our
lives with the knowledge that Allah is very close to us; and His Messenger is
also very close to us. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It was We Who created man, and
We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him; for We are nearer to him
than his jugular vein. (50:16)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Prophet is closer to the
believers than their own selves. (33:6)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Because the Messenger is very
close to us, he feels sad every time a believer commits an error. Allah tells
us about this in the following verse:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Now has come unto you a
Messenger from amongst yourselves it grieves him that you should perish.
(9:128)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some people may be thinking
that the Prophet (pboh) is a human being, and has already left this world, then
how it is possible for him to connect to every human being, past, present and
future.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Creatures of lower status than
the Messenger, can do this, e.g. Satan and his workers. Allah says:<i> </i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="direction: rtl; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Lo; he (Satan) sees you, he
and his tribe from where you cannot see them. (7:27)</span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So if Satan can see us why is
it impossible for the Prophet (pboh) who is the greatest in creation not to be
able to see us.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The essence of this Message is
that we should develop love and respect for the Prophet (pboh); and try our
best to follow him if we want to get Paradise. He is reported to have said:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">None of you will have faith
till he loves me more that his father, children and mankind (Bukhari)</span></i></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-48509378771825132872015-05-19T03:12:00.000-04:002015-05-19T03:12:03.757-04:00 THE BALANCE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:DocumentProperties>
<o:Version>14.00</o:Version>
</o:DocumentProperties>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>AR-SA</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah the All Wise created the skies
and the earth without any defects, or flaws. He has appointed man to be His
Representative on earth, and gave him choices. But He made it known to man that
each person will be questioned on that Day regarding the reasons why a
particular choice was made. This is because Allah gave man a complete code of
conduct, and included in it the examples of people of bygone times; how they
behaved regarding the Message that they were supposed to upheld. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All human
beings will be rewarded or punished according to the choice they made while
living in this earthly life. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah is most Just, and has put in
place the recording of every single matter that comes from every single person.
He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He who does
an atom weight of good will see it then; and he who does an atom weight of evil
will see it then. (99:7-8)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah selected to preserve the
records of each individual by keeping them in a bag which is hanging around his
neck and which will never separate. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every man’s
fate We have fastened on his own neck; On the Day of Judgment We shall bring
out for him a scroll, which he will see spread open. (17:13)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The impact of the records will be
visible as, upon its receipt, the person will either beam with brightness or
will become dark and dismal.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In addition to the impact that the
record will have on the individual, each person will have to stand before a
scale, and perhaps, the record sheet will pass through the scale; where the
data will be processed and the final verdict given. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The balance,
that Day, will be true. Those whose scale of good will be heavy, will prosper.
Those whose scale will be light will find their souls in perdition; for that
they wrongfully treated Our Signs. (7:8-9)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is
reported to have said:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The son of
Adam will be brought and stopped before the pans of the balance. An angel will
be appointed for him. If his balance weighs heavy, the angel will say; so and
so has been saved eternally. </span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But why will there be the need for
having a scale when the records are accurately and properly kept? Perhaps, a
reason can be because the records will not have written down the person’s
intention. And even though it will be one of the factors that will impact upon
the person upon receipt of the book of deeds, no one can know it except the
person and the Lord. So Allah created a way whereby the intention, personal
desires, and such other things will be processed as part of the data when the
records go through the scale. Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And We set up a just scale for the Day of
Resurrection, so that no soul is wronged aught. (21:47)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah informs us that we must take
care regarding our Hereafter. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Those whose
balance of good deeds is heavy, they will attain salvation. But those whose
balance is light, will be those who have lost their souls; in hell will they
abide. (23:102-3)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As every day is important, precious
and valuable for our future, we must ensure that we keep increasing the weight
of our deeds in order to be able to benefit from Allah’s mercy.</span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-79364828641978772982015-05-19T03:10:00.004-04:002015-05-19T03:10:42.122-04:00THE USE OF OUR HANDS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:DocumentProperties>
<o:Version>14.00</o:Version>
</o:DocumentProperties>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:RelyOnVML/>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>AR-SA</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah tells us in the Holy Qur’an
that on the Day of Judgment, the mouths of human beings will be sealed, and the
hands will testify against them and their feet will bear witness to what the
hands will be saying. He says:</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: "\(normal text\)"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "\(normal text\)";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Day We shall set a seal on their
mouths. And their hands will speak to Us; and their feet shall bear witness to
all that they did. (36:65)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When the body does evil, it is doing
so through the urges of the <i>nafs</i> without the co-operation of the <i>ruh</i>.
In other words, it is just a part of the total personality that is involved.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Most of the physical actions, good or
bad, are done with the hands. The hands give charity, help others, can commit
evil, and can be lifted when making supplication.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prophet Muhammad (pboh) indicated
that we can stop evil with our hands, we can do things to benefit ourselves in
this world and in the next; and we can give charity etc. with our hands.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The hands are the most useful of the
external organs, as most of the physical actions are done with the hands. It is
the only part of the body that can reach out to the other parts. It assists in
the purification and in the performance of other task that the body may need to
be done.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to the science of
palmistry, the records of a person’s past life are written in the palms of the
hands; and information about the possibilities of events that are to take place
in one’s life can be known, to some extent, on the basis of the lines etc. that
are on both hands.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah tells us that one way of
connecting to Him is with our hands. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Hand of Allah is over their
hands. (48:10)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah wants Muslims to use their
hands wisely so that they can build for themselves, through the use of their
hands, a beautiful place in Paradise. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not make your hands tied to your
neck, (because of meanness), nor stretch it out to its utmost reach. (i.e. do
not be extravagant. (17:29)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We all should thank our Lord for
giving us an organ (our hands), something He did not give to the other
creatures, and we should always make the best use of it.</span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984133215238991166.post-4274251739649274612015-05-19T03:10:00.000-04:002015-05-19T03:10:01.525-04:00THE NEED TO WEAR GARMENTS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:DocumentProperties>
<o:Version>14.00</o:Version>
</o:DocumentProperties>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>AR-SA</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the differences between human
and animals is that human are blessed with the ability to wear garments.
Garments:</span></div>
<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Protect the body</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cover the nakedness</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hide physical defects</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Decorate the personality.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">No other creature is blessed with any
special addition to its body in order to be able to enhance its personality as
the human being.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah wants us to present ourselves
as the best of everything He created as we represent Him here on earth. He
says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O children of Adam We have bestowed
clothes upon you to cover your shame as well as to make you look beautiful.
(7:26)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pboh) is
reported to have said:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah is the embodiment of beauty and
love beautiful things.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Perhaps this is one of the reasons
why Allah says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O Children of Adam wear your
beautiful clothes in every Masjid. (2:187)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the distinctive use of
garments is to cover the nakedness. Islam requires that a person should not
expose his/nakedness to others except his/her spouse. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The first thing that Adam and Eve
felt shame about was their nakedness, which was the mission of Satan, i.e. to
uncover their nakedness. Allah tells us about this in the following verse of
the Holy Qur’an. He says:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Then Satan began to whisper
suggestions to them, in order to reveal to them their shame that was hidden
from them. (7:20)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So by deceit he brought about their
fall; when they tasted of the tree; their shame became manifest to them; and
they began to sew together the leaves of the Garden to cover their bodies.
(7:22)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Part of the mission of Satan is to
get the progeny of Adam to walk naked like the animals all over the place.
Allah warns us about this in the following words:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O Children of Adam, do not let Satan
seduce you, in the same manner as he got your parents out of the Garden, by
stripping them out of their garments to expose their shame. (7:27)</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Satan loves to see the nakedness of
human beings. Prophet Muhammad (pboh) taught his companions to pray to Allah
every time one goes into the washroom, to keep Satan away from him or her as he
(Satan) would like to look at and play with the human private part.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Allah says: <i>He and his tribe watch
you from a position where you cannot see them. (7:27)</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As carnival is coming, you will see
many people being trapped by the deceit of Satan, as he decorates the evil and
make it look attractive. Please guard yourselves; and pray to Allah for
protection from the tricks of Satan.</span></div>
</div>
Markaz Al Ihsaanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02782368258610362215noreply@blogger.com2