Sunday 24 March 2024

Join us live Tomorrow for a lecture On Topic Traits of Muttaqeen by As Sheikh Ahmad Al Romh

IPC Khaitan (ladies branch) and Ish'raaq Daa'wah Team bringing you an online session Insha Allah titled.

 Topic: Traits of Muttaqeen متقين by As Sheikh Ahmad Al Romh 
 Time: Mar 25, 2024
 9:00 pm Kuwait
 11:30 pm India 
 11:00 pm Pakistan 
11:30 pm Sri Lanka 

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 At the end of the online session randomly few Participants will be awarded an opportunity to be part of sadaqah of providing iftaar.


 

Thursday 14 March 2024

Let's connect to the Book of Allah in this blessed month!!

The blessed month of Ramadan is finally here and Alhamdulillah, we’ve been given another opportunity to fast, worship Allah (SWT), and spend our days becoming better Muslims. One of the most important aspects of Ramadan is connecting with the Quran by understanding its message. As  Allah mentioned that the Quran was revealed in this blessed month of Ramadhan. 

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ ۚ (2:185)

Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the decisive authority. Baqarah ayah 185

So lets try our best to connect with the book of Allah, here are few tips to Connect to The Quran. This a reminder for me first of all and then to you.

Feel that Quran is the Source of  guidance.
Allah says in his book:

ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًۭى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
“This is the book of which there is no doubt, a guidance for those mindful of Allah” Surah Baqarah, Ayah 2

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “By this book (the Qur’an), Allah would exalt (to a high status) some peoples and degrade others.” [Reported by Muslim 817]

Recite as much as You can

Try to complete at least one khatmah/khatam of the Qur’ān. However, if you managed to complete one last year, aim to increase your khatmah by one and complete two this year. If You are a beginner try as much as you can. Tip You may keep a target of 20 pages a day, divide the number of pages to recite as convenient to you.

Ibn al-Qayyim, the great scholar, wrote, “There is nothing more beneficial for the heart than reading the Quran with contemplation and reflection.”
 
Hope the reward for your recitation from Allah.

When you recite expect the reward from  Allah alone, and feel that you are in the presence of the noble angels.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with him her, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “Whoever recites the Quran and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). Moreover, whoever recites the Quran and stutters with it, and it is difficult for him, will have a double reward.” [Reported by Muslim 798]

Learn the Quran and teach others.

We find most Muslims are traditional reciters of Quran, many of us end up reciting Quran for the sake of reciting the Quran during Ramadhan. The Quran is a guiding force in our lives, it brings us closer to Allah which will allow us to develop a meaningful relationship with Allah (SWT) and as a result, lead us to become better Muslims. And also we are rewarded for every letters and so many rewards and benefits by learning the Quran. This Quran will even intercede for us on the Day of Judgement. It has been sent down to us so we can understand the purpose of our existence and why we were created.
Pick a sūrah or a collection of sūrahs, and then read or listen to the tafsīr (explanation) of these sūrahs. Focus on them in this month. Then we may teach others to be rewarded.

كِتَـٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَـٰرَكٌۭ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ
“This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, so you may reflect upon its verses, and the people of of reason may be mindful” Surah Sad, Ayah 29

‘Uthman ibn ‘Affân, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and then teaches it.” [Reported by Al-Bukhari 5027]

Ponder and reflect on the Qur’ān (tadabbur).

Recitation of the Qur’ān is not enough. Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) tells us: 

كِتَـٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَـٰرَكٌۭ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ٢٩
“This is a blessed Book which We revealed to you, that they may reflect upon its verses, and those with understanding may take heed.” (38:29)

Reflecting upon the Qur’ān entails thinking over the meaning and the purpose behind an ayah : what is Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) asking me to do here? Deep thinking and reflection allow us to develop a deeper connection with the Qur’ān and will help us to act upon the Qur’ān In sha Allah.

Listen to Quran

Find one recitation of the Qur’an and do your best to listen to it all the way through. Listening to Quran will improving your tajwid, aiding your memorization and providing you with the chance to absorb the beauty of the Qur’ān.

Memorize as much as you can.

Whoever memorizes Qur’aan and acts upon it, Allah will reward him and honor him greatly for that, so that he will rise in status in Paradise to a level commensurate with what he memorized of the Book of Allah.

Al-Tirmidhi (2914) and Abu Dawood (1464) narrated from ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Amr that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “It will be said to the companion of the Qur’aan: Recite and rise in status, recite as you used to recite in the world, for your status will be at the last verse that you recite.” This hadeeth was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 5/218, no. 2240,

Here is beautiful video on Connecting with Quran!!






Monday 19 February 2024

An article of a muslim woman. Are we oppressed?

Assalamu Alaikum warahmathullahi wa barakathuhu(Peace be upon You all). Before I start my article, I am here to say all those People who call themselves well-wishers of Muslim women,Muslim women freedom fighter, squad against Hijab or any other personality or movements "Islam has Already given us our Due rights and our Freedom and we are not oppressed ; I am here to say I am a happy Muslimah Alhamdullilah (Muslim woman)!!! "The media's portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their "oppression and mystery" seems to contribute to this negative perception.In fact, Islam condemns oppression of any kind of creation whether it is towards a woman or humankind in general or animals and plants.

These people who ever think that a Muslim women has no freedom, status or rights, either they do not know how a woman is treated in Islam (by failing to learn from correct sources) or they really have a wrong definition of these words which I mentioned earlier (freedom, status or rights).

The media and people around us (specially those people who sells beauty related goods ) make us feel worth when we are beautiful for their eyes by make ups, dressing hair, wearing dresses which expose the parts of her beauty (some time they feel it is better to avoid long covering dresses ) or when we speak sweetly, dancing with everyone and dressing for parties and they will only complement those fit their expectations . However, these are not real freedom, status or rights as most people believe blindly. These are type of enslavement set for the female by the communities and media. A woman is not merely a an enjoyment as the ignorant describe her to be. She is main stay, a pillar and integral part of a community or society who should be loved, respected and honored.


What is freedom? These are few answers from google.
  • The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
  • The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
  • The state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable).
If this is freedom alhamdullilah we been provided complete freedom. We are not slaves of creation (people, community, media, business magnets etc.) but the slave of our creator almighty Allah alone. Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. Allah, may He be Glorified, is the Creator of male and female; He is their Lord, the One Whom they worship, and He is far above any injustice:

"And your Lord is not ever unjust to [His] servants" [Fussilat 41:46]
"And your Lord does injustice to no one." [Al-Kahf 18:49]

In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur'an says:
And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women. (Al Baqarah 2:226)

The Qur'an, in addressing the believers, often uses the expression, 'believing men and women' to emphasize the equality of men and women in regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits.

Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, the men who guard their private parts and the women who do so, and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.
(Surat Al-'Aĥzāb 33:34)


To be continued Insha Allah.
Allah knows the best
Islam is the best.

Sunday 19 November 2023

Few Practical steps to help our Brothers and Sisters in Palestine !!

The Muslims today are deeply grieved and filled with sorrow as the Palestinian situation goes from bad to worse, and gets more complicated because of differences among nations, media and their failure to stand together as one against the enemy. Even non-Muslims who are reasonable, fair-minded and compassionate, when they see the persecution of innocent people, intending to drive them out of their own homes so that the enemy can take their place, can feel the pain in those people’s eyes. An enemy that possesses the most advanced weapons, with which they attack unarmed people who are deprived of the means of defending themselves. 

 In another side I, see humanity is lost as I heard few of the heartless people say "It is okay to kill "while some said, "They deserve it" etc. My Questions to those who say such things to those innocent people, "what have they done to you? Will you earn and build houses and give it to strangers away? Will you allow a stranger speak abusively to your family member? In addition, will you let others torture your loved ones for silly reasons or interfere in every basic rights and activities? . Do not believe in what you hear from fake media, Feel their situations; for that, you do not need to be Muslim but a human with humanity. May Allah Protect us from being arrogant and heart less. 

 As Muslims what can we do? 

• Let us never lose hope in the help of Allah.

أَمْ حَسِبْتُمْ أَن تَدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَأْتِكُم مَّثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوْا۟ مِن قَبْلِكُم ۖ مَّسَّتْهُمُ ٱلْبَأْسَآءُ وَٱلضَّرَّآءُ وَزُلْزِلُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يَقُولَ ٱلرَّسُولُ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ مَتَىٰ نَصْرُ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَآ إِنَّ نَصْرَ ٱللَّهِ قَرِيبٌۭ ٢١٤
 Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near. [Qur’an, 2:214]

 • Let us make du'a’ for all the mu'mins around the world and now Palestinian family need our special duas (supplication),

اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ اللَّهُمَّ فَرِّجْ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ
Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. AllahummaRham
Ummata Muhammad [sallAllahu alayhi wasalam]

Meaning : “O Allah! Improve (help) the state of the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Grant ease to the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.”
“O Allah, help and protect the people of Palestine. O Allah, ease their pain and suffering. O Allah help those who are in need. O Allah, fortify their hearts and calm them, Bestower of Mercy, bestow Your mercy on them. O Allah, You are the Giver of victory, O Al-Fattah, You are the Opener of doors, please grant them freedom and victory.”

 •Ley us recite du’a’ al-qunoot in our salaah (prayer). 

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) offered supplication (du’aa’) at times of calamity on a number of occasions, and his supplication was appropriate to the calamity for which he was praying Qunoot. When he prayed for the salvation of the weak and oppressed in Makkah, he said “O Allaah, O Allaah, save al-Waleed ibn al-Waleed, Salamah ibn Hishaam, ‘Ayyaash ibn Abi Rabee’ah and the weak and oppressed believers.” When he prayed against some of the Arab tribes because of the severity of their enmity towards Allaah and His Messenger, he said “O Allaah, punish Mudar severely and send upon them a famine like that of Yoosuf.” Narrated by Muslim (675).

   

 • Let us Collect charity and send it through trustworthy channels (There are many trustworthy channels but you need to research if they are trustworthy before donating.) 

• Let us support the weak and oppressed families in all possible ways including the media and the internet, awareness programs, billboards etc. we have to help the mujaahideen (martyrdom ) as much as they can, and do everything that will strengthen Islam and the Muslims.

 • Reminding oneself and others of the virtues of martyrdom for the sake of Allah and studying the rulings on martyrdom the sake of Allah), and not having an attachment to this worldly life immensely.

Allah knows the Best