There is very intresting relationship between character of a person to the prosperity of a nation and home peace with world peace....read carefully the given below sentences.
We need to have National ethics for sustained growth and peace. Where from it starts?
(a) Nation has to have ethics in all its tasks, for sustained economic prosperity and peace.
(b) If nation is to have ethics; society has to promote ethics and value system.
(c) If society is to have ethics and value system, families should adhere to ethics and value system;
(d) If families have to get evolved with ethics and value system, parenthood should have inbuilt ethics.
(e) Parental ethics come from great learning, value based education and creation of clean environment that leads to righteousness in the heart.
Righteousness
Where there is righteousness in the heart
There is beauty in the character.
When there is beauty in the character,
There is harmony in the home.
When there is harmony in the home.
There is an order in the nation.
When there is order in the nation,
There is peace in the world.
Sum Up:
So friends, finally the beauty in the character, harmony in the home, order in the nation and peace in the world emanates from the righteous hearts. Righteous hearts can be evolved only by three people, who are they? They are father and mother and a primary school teacher. Now you understood the linkage.
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Dua (prayer) for a righteous family
May Allah give all believing men and women, married or looking to marry, the towfeeq (grace) to be the ideal Muslim husband and the ideal Muslim wife with His Divine help and guidance.
The Importance of a good wife to her husband (and of course vice versa) is Great to Allah (God). Nothing can illustrate the point better than the Qur'anic statement which describes the righteous people as those who pray:
"Rabba-na hab la-na min azwaji-na wa dhuriyyati-na qurrata a'yunin wa aj'al-na li al muttaqin imama"
"Our Lord! give us spouse and children who will be the joy( and the comfort ) of our eyes, and guide us to be models of righteous (make us Leader of God-concious people). " (Qur'an 25:74)
May Allah bless all present and future marriages with love, happiness, peace, and success. Inshallah,you will be blessed with God fearing spouse.
Aamen!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A beautiful gift
A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. On the morning of his graduation his father called him into his private study.
His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man openedthe box and found a lovely, leather-bound Holy Qur’an. Angrily, he raised his voice at his father and said, “With all your money you give
me a Holy book?” and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy book.He never contacted his father again for long long time.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day.Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away,and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care things. When he arrived at his father’s house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search his father’s important papers and saw the still new Holy Qur’an, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Holy Qur’an and began to turn the pages. As he Read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the Holy Qur’an. It had a tag with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.
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Al-Quran is a mercy, blessing, and cure for the problems of mankind
Allah says in Quran
O mankind! There has come to you an instruction from your Rabb (lord), a cure for whatever (disease) is in your hearts, a guidance and a blessing for the true believers.
Say: "It is the grace and mercy of Allah (that He has sent this Qur'an), so let the people rejoice over it, for it is better than (the worldly riches) they are collecting."
Sura Al-Younus Verse 57-58
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A Direct Word with the Reader
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"The most superior (the best ) among you (Muslims) are those who learn Quran and teach it to others."
[Sahih Bukhari: Volume 6, Book 61, Number 545]
We are the most fortunate people in the world in the sense that we possess the Book of Allah (Quran) perfectly intact in its original form. Whereas it is a cause of great honor for us, it also lays upon us a heavy responsibility.
Prior to the advent of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Israelites were the custodians of Allah’s Book, but when they did not discharge their responsibilities and proved unworthy of the honor conferred upon them, Almighty Allah (SWT) raised a new Ummah (i.e., the Muslims) and vouchsafed His Guidance to them in the form of the Qur’an. In Surah Al-Jumu‘ah we have a similitude of the people who did not fulfill the duties that devolved upon them as custodians of Allah’s Book.
The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligation of) Torah, but who subsequently failed in this (obligation) is that of a donkey which carries huge volumes... (Al-Jumu‘ah 62:5)
In the subsequent part of the ayah, it has been plainly stated that their failure to discharge their obligations towards their Holy Book is synonymous to their denying its truth:
…How bad is the similitude of people who deny the ayaat of Allah…. (Al-Jumu ‘ah 62:5)
The ayah ends in the categorical declaration that it is not in Allah’s nature to grant guidance to such people:
…and Allah guides not the people who are wrongdoers. (Al-Jumu‘ah 62:5)
God forbid that you or I be included among the people who are guilty of denying and rejecting the Book of Allah (SWT) by their negligence in the discharge of their obligations towards it and thus incur Allah’s wrath. I most earnestly pray that Allah (SWT) may make us custodians of the Qur’an in the real sense of the term, and enable us to fulfill our duties towards it in the best way, which may enable us to win His good pleasure.
We should remember the time when Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W) will appear as a prosecution witness in the Court of the Almighty (SWT) and charge his people with forsaking the Qur’an:
And the Messenger will say: "O my Lord! Verily my people deserted this Qur’an. (Al-Furqan 25:30)
Although in this ayah the words "my people" refer to the unbelievers who turned a deaf ear to the Qur’an and treated it with disdain (disregard), nevertheless it applies with equal cogency (clear thought)to people like us who believe in the Qur’an but have practically rejected it as a thing of least moment or consequence.
Let me quote for your what Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani (RA) has to say on this point.
Although the ayah really refers to the conduct of the unbelievers, yet (it has a wider application, and) all those who do not confirm the truth of the Qur’an (by actually following its teachings in their life), do not ponder over its meanings, do not recite it properly, do not try to learn its correct reading; but indulge in all sorts of vain and frivolous pursuits turning their back upon it (also come under its purview and) would be considered guilty of abandonment(rejection) of the Qur’an.
Let me seek Almighty’s protection against our being included among such people, and conclude my discourse with the following prayer which is generally offered on completing the recitation of the whole Qur’an but which, I believe, should frequently be offered so that Almighty Allah (SWT) may grant us strength to fulfill the duties we owe to His Book.
O our Lord! Be merciful to us because of (our link with) the Qur’an; make it for us a leader, (and a source of) light, guidance, and mercy, cause us to recall from it what we have failed to understand; give us strength to recite it day and night; and make it a plea for our salvation, O Lord of the worlds. Ameen!
Related links:
The above text has been taken from the booklet “The obligations Muslims Owe to the Quran” by Dr Israr Ahmed. Plz visit the given links to read the complete article. Thanks. Jazak Allah Kheren
http://www.quranacademy.com/
http://www.tanzeem.org/online/ebooks/ebooks/E-01-01%20The%20Obligations%20Muslims%20Owe%20To%20Quran.pdf
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1158658485560&pagename=Zone-English-Living_Shariah%2FLSELayout
His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man openedthe box and found a lovely, leather-bound Holy Qur’an. Angrily, he raised his voice at his father and said, “With all your money you give
me a Holy book?” and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy book.He never contacted his father again for long long time.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day.Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away,and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care things. When he arrived at his father’s house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search his father’s important papers and saw the still new Holy Qur’an, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Holy Qur’an and began to turn the pages. As he Read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the Holy Qur’an. It had a tag with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.
........................................
Al-Quran is a mercy, blessing, and cure for the problems of mankind
Allah says in Quran
O mankind! There has come to you an instruction from your Rabb (lord), a cure for whatever (disease) is in your hearts, a guidance and a blessing for the true believers.
Say: "It is the grace and mercy of Allah (that He has sent this Qur'an), so let the people rejoice over it, for it is better than (the worldly riches) they are collecting."
Sura Al-Younus Verse 57-58
............................................
A Direct Word with the Reader
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"The most superior (the best ) among you (Muslims) are those who learn Quran and teach it to others."
[Sahih Bukhari: Volume 6, Book 61, Number 545]
We are the most fortunate people in the world in the sense that we possess the Book of Allah (Quran) perfectly intact in its original form. Whereas it is a cause of great honor for us, it also lays upon us a heavy responsibility.
Prior to the advent of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Israelites were the custodians of Allah’s Book, but when they did not discharge their responsibilities and proved unworthy of the honor conferred upon them, Almighty Allah (SWT) raised a new Ummah (i.e., the Muslims) and vouchsafed His Guidance to them in the form of the Qur’an. In Surah Al-Jumu‘ah we have a similitude of the people who did not fulfill the duties that devolved upon them as custodians of Allah’s Book.
The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligation of) Torah, but who subsequently failed in this (obligation) is that of a donkey which carries huge volumes... (Al-Jumu‘ah 62:5)
In the subsequent part of the ayah, it has been plainly stated that their failure to discharge their obligations towards their Holy Book is synonymous to their denying its truth:
…How bad is the similitude of people who deny the ayaat of Allah…. (Al-Jumu ‘ah 62:5)
The ayah ends in the categorical declaration that it is not in Allah’s nature to grant guidance to such people:
…and Allah guides not the people who are wrongdoers. (Al-Jumu‘ah 62:5)
God forbid that you or I be included among the people who are guilty of denying and rejecting the Book of Allah (SWT) by their negligence in the discharge of their obligations towards it and thus incur Allah’s wrath. I most earnestly pray that Allah (SWT) may make us custodians of the Qur’an in the real sense of the term, and enable us to fulfill our duties towards it in the best way, which may enable us to win His good pleasure.
We should remember the time when Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W) will appear as a prosecution witness in the Court of the Almighty (SWT) and charge his people with forsaking the Qur’an:
And the Messenger will say: "O my Lord! Verily my people deserted this Qur’an. (Al-Furqan 25:30)
Although in this ayah the words "my people" refer to the unbelievers who turned a deaf ear to the Qur’an and treated it with disdain (disregard), nevertheless it applies with equal cogency (clear thought)to people like us who believe in the Qur’an but have practically rejected it as a thing of least moment or consequence.
Let me quote for your what Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani (RA) has to say on this point.
Although the ayah really refers to the conduct of the unbelievers, yet (it has a wider application, and) all those who do not confirm the truth of the Qur’an (by actually following its teachings in their life), do not ponder over its meanings, do not recite it properly, do not try to learn its correct reading; but indulge in all sorts of vain and frivolous pursuits turning their back upon it (also come under its purview and) would be considered guilty of abandonment(rejection) of the Qur’an.
Let me seek Almighty’s protection against our being included among such people, and conclude my discourse with the following prayer which is generally offered on completing the recitation of the whole Qur’an but which, I believe, should frequently be offered so that Almighty Allah (SWT) may grant us strength to fulfill the duties we owe to His Book.
O our Lord! Be merciful to us because of (our link with) the Qur’an; make it for us a leader, (and a source of) light, guidance, and mercy, cause us to recall from it what we have failed to understand; give us strength to recite it day and night; and make it a plea for our salvation, O Lord of the worlds. Ameen!
Related links:
The above text has been taken from the booklet “The obligations Muslims Owe to the Quran” by Dr Israr Ahmed. Plz visit the given links to read the complete article. Thanks. Jazak Allah Kheren
http://www.quranacademy.com/
http://www.tanzeem.org/online/ebooks/ebooks/E-01-01%20The%20Obligations%20Muslims%20Owe%20To%20Quran.pdf
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1158658485560&pagename=Zone-English-Living_Shariah%2FLSELayout
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The benefit of remembering other people in your Doa
"Dua is the very essence of worship." One of Allah's commands expressed to Muslims through the Qur'an is for them to call out to it:
Allah says in Quran:
(And when My servants ask you concerning Me, I am indeed close (to
them): I respond to the dua (prayer) of every suppliant when they call on
Me - Quran 2:186)
Call Me, I will answer you. Those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell(40:60).
Call your Lord humbly and secretly, He loves not the transgressors(7:55).
And call on Him, fearing and hoping, surely the mercy of Allah is near to those who do good(7:56) .
Allah says in Quran
" And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him". (65:3)
Allah also says in Quran
And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allah ...
The human being needs to ask for and receive the favors of the Almighty. He is in constant need for what only Allah can give Him. To help him achieve his dreams, to give him success and happiness in this world and the Hereafter, he needs the favors of Allah.Allah loves the believers who ask from Him, and supplicate constantly.Dua is a great tool given to believers by Allah. Using dua they can achieve great things and overcome many problems. One who has been given the power of Dua can never lose hope, as in his hands lies a great weapon. It is man's own loss if he does not make use of the tremendous potential of Dua. Dua is the most potent weapon of a believer.The dua can change ourlife, our outlook, and our fate.
Related link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=168203364655&index=1
http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Articles/Anwar-ul-Hadees/English/Benefits_of_Dua.htm
Always remember other people in your duas (prayers)
It is recommended to pray for others. Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
“The supplication (dua) of a Muslim for his brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Everytime he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: `Ameen! May it be for you, too’.” [Muslim].
So when u prays for others, Allah would be happy with u and grant u too. Insha Allah.
Supplication for good of both worlds
Rabbanaaa 'aatinaa fiddunyaa hasanatanw wa fil 'aakhirati hasanatanw-wa qinaa 'azaaban-naar.
Our Lord! give us good in this world, and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Hell Fire. (2:201)
Amen
Now I request members of this group to pray for the successful and happy marriage for other Muslim brothers and sisters, then I hope Allah will accept their prayers and they would also get married soon Insha Allah. Similar request is to the parents to pray for the marriage of others sons and daughters, then Allah will accept their prayer and their children would also get a right match soon insha Allah.
Dua (prayer) for a righteous family
May Allah give all believing men and women, married or looking to marry, the towfeeq (grace) to be the ideal Muslim husband and the ideal Muslim wife with His Divine help and guidance.
The Importance of a good wife to her husband (and of course vice versa) is Great to Allah (God). Nothing can illustrate the point better than the Qur'anic statement which describes the righteous people as those who pray:
"Rabba-na hab la-na min azwaji-na wa dhuriyyati-na qurrata a'yunin wa aj'al-na li al muttaqin imama"
"Our Lord! give us spouse and children who will be the joy( and the comfort ) of our eyes, and guide us to be models of righteous (make us Leader of God-concious people). " (Qur'an 25:74)
May Allah bless all present and future marriages with love, happiness, peace, and success. Inshallah,you will be blessed with God fearing spouse.
Aamen!
Allah says in Quran:
(And when My servants ask you concerning Me, I am indeed close (to
them): I respond to the dua (prayer) of every suppliant when they call on
Me - Quran 2:186)
Call Me, I will answer you. Those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell(40:60).
Call your Lord humbly and secretly, He loves not the transgressors(7:55).
And call on Him, fearing and hoping, surely the mercy of Allah is near to those who do good(7:56) .
Allah says in Quran
" And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him". (65:3)
Allah also says in Quran
And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allah ...
The human being needs to ask for and receive the favors of the Almighty. He is in constant need for what only Allah can give Him. To help him achieve his dreams, to give him success and happiness in this world and the Hereafter, he needs the favors of Allah.Allah loves the believers who ask from Him, and supplicate constantly.Dua is a great tool given to believers by Allah. Using dua they can achieve great things and overcome many problems. One who has been given the power of Dua can never lose hope, as in his hands lies a great weapon. It is man's own loss if he does not make use of the tremendous potential of Dua. Dua is the most potent weapon of a believer.The dua can change ourlife, our outlook, and our fate.
Related link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=168203364655&index=1
http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Articles/Anwar-ul-Hadees/English/Benefits_of_Dua.htm
Always remember other people in your duas (prayers)
It is recommended to pray for others. Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
“The supplication (dua) of a Muslim for his brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Everytime he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: `Ameen! May it be for you, too’.” [Muslim].
So when u prays for others, Allah would be happy with u and grant u too. Insha Allah.
Supplication for good of both worlds
Rabbanaaa 'aatinaa fiddunyaa hasanatanw wa fil 'aakhirati hasanatanw-wa qinaa 'azaaban-naar.
Our Lord! give us good in this world, and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Hell Fire. (2:201)
Amen
Now I request members of this group to pray for the successful and happy marriage for other Muslim brothers and sisters, then I hope Allah will accept their prayers and they would also get married soon Insha Allah. Similar request is to the parents to pray for the marriage of others sons and daughters, then Allah will accept their prayer and their children would also get a right match soon insha Allah.
Dua (prayer) for a righteous family
May Allah give all believing men and women, married or looking to marry, the towfeeq (grace) to be the ideal Muslim husband and the ideal Muslim wife with His Divine help and guidance.
The Importance of a good wife to her husband (and of course vice versa) is Great to Allah (God). Nothing can illustrate the point better than the Qur'anic statement which describes the righteous people as those who pray:
"Rabba-na hab la-na min azwaji-na wa dhuriyyati-na qurrata a'yunin wa aj'al-na li al muttaqin imama"
"Our Lord! give us spouse and children who will be the joy( and the comfort ) of our eyes, and guide us to be models of righteous (make us Leader of God-concious people). " (Qur'an 25:74)
May Allah bless all present and future marriages with love, happiness, peace, and success. Inshallah,you will be blessed with God fearing spouse.
Aamen!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Wives are your garments [ Surah Al Baqarah excerpt ]
Muslims view marriage as the foundation of society and family life. In a practical aspect, Islamic marriage is thus structured through legally-enforceable rights and duties of both parties. In an atmosphere of love and respect, these rights and duties provide a framework for the balance of family life and the fulfillment of both partners. Allah says:
"And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates(spouse) from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
In the Qur'an, the marriage relationship is described as one with "tranquility," "love" and "mercy." Elsewhere in the Qur'an, husband and wife are described as "garments" for each other (2:187). Garments offer protection, comfort, modesty, and warmth. Above all, the Qur'an describes that the best garment is the "garment of God-consciousness-(taqwa)" (7:26).
Allah states, "Permitted for you, during the night of the fast, that you approach your wives. They are your garments, and you are their garments" [al-Baqarah; 187].
In this verse, each spouse is described as a 'garment' to the other. The famous exegete Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d. 311) stated that this description most aptly described the act of intimacy between the spouses, for during that act, each spouse sheds his or her other garments and then wraps around the other, taking the place of clothes. Al-Qurtubi (d. 671) also comments on this metaphor, and adds that just as clothes protect their wearer from the external elements, similarly each spouse protects the other from external passions that would harm a marriage. Indeed, spouses are like garments to each other because they provide one another with the protection, the comfort, the cover, the support, and the adornment that garments provide to humans.
Now coming to mutual obligations of spouses, it is lucidly and beautifully expressed in the following verses: (And cohabit with them on terms of utmost decency and fairness) (An-Nisa’ 4: 19); (And they (women) have rights similar to those of men in fairness) (Al-Baqarah 2: 228). In light of these, it is only reasonable to assume that a husband must set an example of fairness and compassion in dealing with his wife. And Remember!
Verily in the messenger of Allah ye have a good example for him who looketh unto Allah and the last Day, and remembereth Allah much ( Qurán 33:21).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was especially known for his compassionate treatment of his family. He was extremely caring and gentle with them; he enjoyed their company, and he said that it was one of the best things that he cherished in this world. He also told the faithful that the best thing for a believer to reckon in this world was the companionship of a righteous wife. In keeping with the spirit of such teachings, it is wrong for anyone to reduce woman to the position of an object for sexual gratifications.
In Islam, man and woman in general, as well as husband and wife in particular, are equal partners; just as a husband has needs to which a wife is expected to be responsive, a wife also has needs to which a husband should be responsive. To be successful, marriage must be based on mutual reciprocity and consensual relationship. We know that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was in the habit of drinking from the same cup with his wife, thus placing his lips in the same spot where she placed hers. He would take a bite of food and then she would take another bite. It is this Prophetic attitude of mutual respect, affection, and companionship that should serve as a role model for all the married couples in Islam”.
Dua (prayer) for a righteous family
May Allah give all believing men and women, married or looking to marry, the towfeeq (grace) to be the ideal Muslim husband and the ideal Muslim wife with His Divine help and guidance.
The Importance of a good wife to her husband (and of course vice versa) is Great to Allah (God). Nothing can illustrate the point better than the Qur'anic statement which describes the righteous people as those who pray:
"Rabba-na hab la-na min azwaji-na wa dhuriyyati-na qurrata a'yunin wa aj'al-na li al muttaqin imama"
"Our Lord! give us spouse and children who will be the joy( and the comfort ) of our eyes, and guide us to be models of righteous (make us Leader of God-concious people). " (Qur'an 25:74)
May Allah bless all present and future marriages with love, happiness, peace, and success. Inshallah,you will be blessed with God fearing spouse.
Aamen!
Related links
Visit links given below:
http://www.likeagarment.com/
http://kolys.blogspot.com/2010/04/like-garment-introduction_15.html
http://www.answering-christianity.com/karim/women_rights_for_sex.htm
http://sisters.islamway.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=171
"And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates(spouse) from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
In the Qur'an, the marriage relationship is described as one with "tranquility," "love" and "mercy." Elsewhere in the Qur'an, husband and wife are described as "garments" for each other (2:187). Garments offer protection, comfort, modesty, and warmth. Above all, the Qur'an describes that the best garment is the "garment of God-consciousness-(taqwa)" (7:26).
Allah states, "Permitted for you, during the night of the fast, that you approach your wives. They are your garments, and you are their garments" [al-Baqarah; 187].
In this verse, each spouse is described as a 'garment' to the other. The famous exegete Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d. 311) stated that this description most aptly described the act of intimacy between the spouses, for during that act, each spouse sheds his or her other garments and then wraps around the other, taking the place of clothes. Al-Qurtubi (d. 671) also comments on this metaphor, and adds that just as clothes protect their wearer from the external elements, similarly each spouse protects the other from external passions that would harm a marriage. Indeed, spouses are like garments to each other because they provide one another with the protection, the comfort, the cover, the support, and the adornment that garments provide to humans.
Now coming to mutual obligations of spouses, it is lucidly and beautifully expressed in the following verses: (And cohabit with them on terms of utmost decency and fairness) (An-Nisa’ 4: 19); (And they (women) have rights similar to those of men in fairness) (Al-Baqarah 2: 228). In light of these, it is only reasonable to assume that a husband must set an example of fairness and compassion in dealing with his wife. And Remember!
Verily in the messenger of Allah ye have a good example for him who looketh unto Allah and the last Day, and remembereth Allah much ( Qurán 33:21).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was especially known for his compassionate treatment of his family. He was extremely caring and gentle with them; he enjoyed their company, and he said that it was one of the best things that he cherished in this world. He also told the faithful that the best thing for a believer to reckon in this world was the companionship of a righteous wife. In keeping with the spirit of such teachings, it is wrong for anyone to reduce woman to the position of an object for sexual gratifications.
In Islam, man and woman in general, as well as husband and wife in particular, are equal partners; just as a husband has needs to which a wife is expected to be responsive, a wife also has needs to which a husband should be responsive. To be successful, marriage must be based on mutual reciprocity and consensual relationship. We know that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was in the habit of drinking from the same cup with his wife, thus placing his lips in the same spot where she placed hers. He would take a bite of food and then she would take another bite. It is this Prophetic attitude of mutual respect, affection, and companionship that should serve as a role model for all the married couples in Islam”.
Dua (prayer) for a righteous family
May Allah give all believing men and women, married or looking to marry, the towfeeq (grace) to be the ideal Muslim husband and the ideal Muslim wife with His Divine help and guidance.
The Importance of a good wife to her husband (and of course vice versa) is Great to Allah (God). Nothing can illustrate the point better than the Qur'anic statement which describes the righteous people as those who pray:
"Rabba-na hab la-na min azwaji-na wa dhuriyyati-na qurrata a'yunin wa aj'al-na li al muttaqin imama"
"Our Lord! give us spouse and children who will be the joy( and the comfort ) of our eyes, and guide us to be models of righteous (make us Leader of God-concious people). " (Qur'an 25:74)
May Allah bless all present and future marriages with love, happiness, peace, and success. Inshallah,you will be blessed with God fearing spouse.
Aamen!
Related links
Visit links given below:
http://www.likeagarment.com/
http://kolys.blogspot.com/2010/04/like-garment-introduction_15.html
http://www.answering-christianity.com/karim/women_rights_for_sex.htm
http://sisters.islamway.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=171
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Value of Friendship
Who do you take as friends?
What is a friend? A person who shows unselfish concern for the welfare of others. A concern or regard for the needs of others, entirely without ulterior motive
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.
During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: “TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.”
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to
take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and
started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered
from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: “TODAY MY BEST
FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.”
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After
I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?”
The other friend replied: “When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”
Learn to write your hurts in the sand, and to carve your benefits in stone.
Importance of Good Friendship
We all know that Allah the Most High has brought us to life in order to test us. Thus we are here for a relatively short period of time and that we shall meet Allah one Day, so we need to use our present life for what is best for us in the Hereafter. Once we know our purpose and our goal in life, we should seek ways to achieve them so as to benefit our own selves
The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) explained the matter of good companionship, so that no room is left for doubt or confusion, when he (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said,
"A person is upon the Deen (religion) of his khaleel (close friend), so look to whom you befriend." [Abu Dawud & Tirmidhee]
This means that a person is upon the same minhajj (methodology) as his friend, the same tareeq (path) as his friend, the same nature, manner and behaviour as his friend. So we must be careful about whom we befriend.
Prophet Mohammad ( pbuh) who has the most noble character and dealings with fellow humans gave us a very clear and simple message and advice in regard to friendship.
Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) also said,
"The case of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk(perfume) and the blower of the bellows (iron-smith) . As for the seller of musk(perfume), he will either give you some of the musk(perfume), or you will purchase some from him, or at least you will come away having experienced its good smell. Whereas the blower of the bellows will either burn your clothing, or at least you will come away having experienced its repugnant smell." [Bukhari & Muslim]
The good companion has been given this similitude because he is righteous and will help you to remember Allah. If he sees you make a mistake he will advise you and support you, whereas the bad companion would forsake you; leaving you at the time when you are most in need of him.
I have always stopped at a special Quranic verse that reflects on the value of friendship and companionship.
The verse I am pointing at says what means:
{Content yourself (be patient) with those who pray to their Lord morning and evening, seeking His approval, and do not let your eyes turn away from them out of desire for the attractions of this worldly life, and do not yield to those whose hearts We have made heedless of Our remembrance (the Quran), those who follow their own low desires, those whose ways are unbridled.} (Al-Kahf 18:28)
It is amazing how Allah Almighty, draws the reader's attention to two essential points that are definitely anchor points in any relation of friendship. The two points are:
1.Who do we take as friends?
2.How do we go about our friendship?
What a good relationship the Quran has established among believers to build relationship. If exercised whole heartedly it is bound to bring peace in our society.May Allah we follow it in true spirit. Aameen
Prophets' Duas for good companions
Here is a gift of duas Let us pray these duas always:
Sura 12-Yusuf verse 101
Prophet Yusuf (A.S) prayed:
O, the Creator of heavens and the earth, You are my Protector in this world and in the hereafter, make me die as a Muslim(your obedient) and admit me among the righteous."
............ ......... ......... ....
Sura 27-An-Naml verse 19
Prophet Sulaiman (AS ) Prayed:
"O Rabb (lord)! Grant me the grace that I may thank you for the favors which You have bestowed on me and on my parents, to do such good deeds that will please You; and admit me, by Your mercy, among Your righteous servants."
............ ......... .........
Prophet Ibraheem (AS) prayed :
Sura Ash-Shuara verse 83-85
O My Rubb(lord)!
Give Me The Gift Of Wisdom And Join Me With The Righteous;
Grant Me The Power To Convey The Truth To Those Who Will Come After Me
Make Me One Of The Inheritors Of The Garden Of Happiness (Junat Naeem);
Aaamen!
Here are some links of informative and intersting articles about friendship.
plz visit the given links:
http://www.zawaj.com/articles/companion_ pleasant.html
http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/Friendship.htm
Just make sure in the future that who you offer yourself to in friendship are really worthy of you, and seek Allah's guidance through dua`aa', supplication, and Istikhara prayer for guidance always.
Our Lord! In You we have placed our trust, and to You do we turn in repentance, for unto You is the end of all journeys. (60:4)
Aamin
What is a friend? A person who shows unselfish concern for the welfare of others. A concern or regard for the needs of others, entirely without ulterior motive
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.
During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: “TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.”
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to
take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and
started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered
from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: “TODAY MY BEST
FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.”
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After
I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?”
The other friend replied: “When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”
Learn to write your hurts in the sand, and to carve your benefits in stone.
Importance of Good Friendship
We all know that Allah the Most High has brought us to life in order to test us. Thus we are here for a relatively short period of time and that we shall meet Allah one Day, so we need to use our present life for what is best for us in the Hereafter. Once we know our purpose and our goal in life, we should seek ways to achieve them so as to benefit our own selves
The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) explained the matter of good companionship, so that no room is left for doubt or confusion, when he (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said,
"A person is upon the Deen (religion) of his khaleel (close friend), so look to whom you befriend." [Abu Dawud & Tirmidhee]
This means that a person is upon the same minhajj (methodology) as his friend, the same tareeq (path) as his friend, the same nature, manner and behaviour as his friend. So we must be careful about whom we befriend.
Prophet Mohammad ( pbuh) who has the most noble character and dealings with fellow humans gave us a very clear and simple message and advice in regard to friendship.
Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) also said,
"The case of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk(perfume) and the blower of the bellows (iron-smith) . As for the seller of musk(perfume), he will either give you some of the musk(perfume), or you will purchase some from him, or at least you will come away having experienced its good smell. Whereas the blower of the bellows will either burn your clothing, or at least you will come away having experienced its repugnant smell." [Bukhari & Muslim]
The good companion has been given this similitude because he is righteous and will help you to remember Allah. If he sees you make a mistake he will advise you and support you, whereas the bad companion would forsake you; leaving you at the time when you are most in need of him.
I have always stopped at a special Quranic verse that reflects on the value of friendship and companionship.
The verse I am pointing at says what means:
{Content yourself (be patient) with those who pray to their Lord morning and evening, seeking His approval, and do not let your eyes turn away from them out of desire for the attractions of this worldly life, and do not yield to those whose hearts We have made heedless of Our remembrance (the Quran), those who follow their own low desires, those whose ways are unbridled.} (Al-Kahf 18:28)
It is amazing how Allah Almighty, draws the reader's attention to two essential points that are definitely anchor points in any relation of friendship. The two points are:
1.Who do we take as friends?
2.How do we go about our friendship?
What a good relationship the Quran has established among believers to build relationship. If exercised whole heartedly it is bound to bring peace in our society.May Allah we follow it in true spirit. Aameen
Prophets' Duas for good companions
Here is a gift of duas Let us pray these duas always:
Sura 12-Yusuf verse 101
Prophet Yusuf (A.S) prayed:
O, the Creator of heavens and the earth, You are my Protector in this world and in the hereafter, make me die as a Muslim(your obedient) and admit me among the righteous."
............ ......... ......... ....
Sura 27-An-Naml verse 19
Prophet Sulaiman (AS ) Prayed:
"O Rabb (lord)! Grant me the grace that I may thank you for the favors which You have bestowed on me and on my parents, to do such good deeds that will please You; and admit me, by Your mercy, among Your righteous servants."
............ ......... .........
Prophet Ibraheem (AS) prayed :
Sura Ash-Shuara verse 83-85
O My Rubb(lord)!
Give Me The Gift Of Wisdom And Join Me With The Righteous;
Grant Me The Power To Convey The Truth To Those Who Will Come After Me
Make Me One Of The Inheritors Of The Garden Of Happiness (Junat Naeem);
Aaamen!
Here are some links of informative and intersting articles about friendship.
plz visit the given links:
http://www.zawaj.com/articles/companion_ pleasant.html
http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/Friendship.htm
Just make sure in the future that who you offer yourself to in friendship are really worthy of you, and seek Allah's guidance through dua`aa', supplication, and Istikhara prayer for guidance always.
Our Lord! In You we have placed our trust, and to You do we turn in repentance, for unto You is the end of all journeys. (60:4)
Aamin
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