The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny) Said:

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny) Said:

1) Four things that make your body sick:
a) Excessive talking
b) Excessive sleeping
c) Excessive eating and
d) Excessive meeting other people

2) Four things that destroys the body:
a) Worrying
b) Sorrow (Sadness/Grief)
c) Hunger
d) Sleeping late in the night

3) Four things that dry the face & take away its happiness:
a) Lying
b) Being disrespectful / impudent (insisting on something wrong knowingly)
c) Arguing without adequate knowledge & Information.
d) Excessive immorality (doing something wrong without fear).

4) Four things that increases the wetness of face & its happiness:
a) Piety
b) Loyalty
c) Generosity (being kind)
d) To be helpful to others without he/she asking for that.

5) Four things that stop the Rizq (Sustenance):
a) Sleeping in the morning (from Fajr to sunrise)
b) Not Performing Namaz or Ir-regular in Prayers
c) Laziness / Idleness
d) Treachery / Dishonesty

6) Four things that bring / increase the Rizq:
a) Staying up in the night for prayers.
b) Excessive Repentance
c) Regular Charity
d) Zikr (Remembrance of Allah / God).

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), Also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.

The Holy Prophet (SAW) said, Stop doing everything during the Azaan, even reading the Quran, the person who talks during the Azaan will not be able to say the Kalima AShah ad a on his/her death bed....

Please pass this message to Muslims... READ THIS DUAA FOR BETTER LIFE Allahumma- inni- ala- Zikr-ika -wa Shuk-rika wa husni-ib ad -atika A very powerful Dua'a has been sent to you. What do you think you should do with it? Imagine if 1000 people read it just because of you.

Jazakallah.

12 Foods of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)

• Barley: Good in fever, while use in a soup form.
• Dates: The Prophet (SAW) said that a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten at the time of childbirth.
• Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles.
• Grapes: The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels.
• Honey: Considered the best remedy for diarrhoea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye soother and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the morning in warm water.
• Melon: The Prophet (SAW) said: 'None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring that is good in countenance and good in character.'
• Milk: The Prophet (SAW) said that milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back, improved the brain, renews vision and drives away forgetfulness..
• Mushroom: The Prophet (SAW) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes; it also serves as a form of birth control and arrests paralysis.
• Olive Oil: Excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach.
• Pomegranate: The Prophet (SAW) said it cleanses you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days.
• Vinegar: A food Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to eat with olive oil. [That's now a fashion in elite Italian Restaurants]
• Water: The Prophet (SAW) said the best drink in this world is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.

I wonder...

I wonder........................

If Prophet Muhammad visited you just for a day or two,If he came unexpectedly,I wonder what you would do?

Oh I know you would give your nicest room, To such an honored guest,And you would serve him your very best.

You would be the very best,
Cause you're glad to have him there,
That serving him in your home
Would be a joy without compare.

But...when you see him coming,
Would you meet him at the door
With your arms outstretched in welcome,
To your visitor?

Or...would you have to change your clothes
before you let him in?Or hide some magazines
and putThe Qur'an where they had been?

Would you still watch those movies,
Or your T.V. set?
Or would you switch it off,
Before he gets upset.

Would you turn off the radio,
And hope he had not heard?
And wish that you did not utter
your last loud hasty word?
Would you hide your worldly music,
And instead take out Hadith books?
Could you let him walk right in,
Or would you rush about?

And I wonder...
if the Prophet (saw) spent, a day or two with you,
Would you go on doing the things you always do?
Would you go right on and say the things You always say?
Would life for you continueAs it does from day to day?
Would your family conversations,Keep up their usual pace?
And would you find it hard each meal,To say a table grace?
Would you keep up each and every prayer?
Without putting on a frown?
And would you always jump up early,For Fajr at dawn?

Would you sing the songs you always sing?
And read the book you read?
And let him know the things on which,Your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take the Prophet with you,
Everywhere you plan to go?
Or, would you maybe change your plans,
Just for a day or so?

Would you be glad to have him meet,
Your very closest friends?
Or, would you hope they stay away,
Until his visit ends?

Would you be glad to have him stay,
Forever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief,
When he at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know,The things that you would do.If Prophet Muhammad came,To spend some time with you.

It would be best if we lead our lives everday as though Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is watching over us. Insyallah.

Ameen

History of Islam and The Prophet in a Nutshell

Hope this is of much use to you all.. :)

1. When was the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) born?
He was born on Monday, 9th Rabi Al Awwal, April 22nd, 571 AC.

2. Where was the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) born?
In Makkah

3. What is the name of the Prophet's father?
Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib.

4. What is the name of the Prophet's mother?
Aminah Bint Wahhab Ibn Abd Manaf Ibn Zahrah.

5. When and where did his (prophet's) father die?
He died in Makkah before Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) was born.

6. What is the name of the Prophet's grandfather?
Abdul Muttalib.

7. What was his granfather's position?
He was the chief of his clan Bani Hashim.

8. What is the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) lineage up to his fifth ancestor?
He is Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf Ibn Qusai Ibn Kilab.

9. Who suckled the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
First Thuyeba, the freed slave girl of his uncle Abdul Uzza known as Abu Lahab, then Haleema Bint Abu Dhuaib, best known as Haleema Al Sadiyah.

10. Who named the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
Abdul Muttalib.

11. What did Muhammad's (p.b.u.h.) mother name him?
Ahmad.

12. Why did she (the Prophet's mother) choose this name?
Because she saw an angel in a dream calling the new-born baby Ahmad.

13. How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) when his mother died?
Six years old.

14. Where did his mother take him?
She took him to Yathrib (Madinah) to visit her relatives.

15. Where did his mother die?
On her way back to Makkah, she died at Abwa and was buried there.

16. Who brought Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) back to Makkah?
His father's slave girl, Umm Aiman (May Allah be pleased with her).

17. Who took the charge of his care?
His grandfather Abdul Muttalib.

18. How long did The Prophet's grandfather take care of the Prophet Muhammad?
For two years.

19. How was his (Abdul Muttalib's) behavior with Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
He loved him very much and preferred him to his own sons.

20. What did Abdul Muttalib foretell about his grandson?
That he would hold a prestigious position.

21. Who took care of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) after the death of Abdul Muttalib?
His uncle Abu Talib.

22. How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) when his grandfather Abdul Muttalib died?
About eight years old.

23. When did Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) travel to Syria and with whom?
He went to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib when he was twelve years old.

24. Who was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her)?
She was a wealthy merchant of Makkah.

25. Why did she (Khadijah) want to marry Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
Because of his truthfulness and good conduct.

26. When did she (Khadijah) marry Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
When she was 40 years old.

27. How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) at the time of the marriage?
He was 25.

28. What did he (the Prophet) give her (Khadijah) as Mahr (dowry)?
Twenty camels.

29. Was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) a widow?
Yes. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was her third husband.

30. How was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) known in the society?
He was known as Al Ameen (Truthful) and Al Sadiq (trustworthy).

31. Did he get any sort of education?
No, he was illiterate.

32. What should one say when the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) name is mentioned?
Sallalahu - Alayhy - Wa Alayhy -Wasalaam(May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

33. How many times is the name of Muhammad mentioned in the Holy Quran?
Four times.

34. What are the names of the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) uncles?
They are: Harith, Zubair, Abu Talib, Hamzah (May Allah be pleased with him), Abu Lahab, Ghidaq, Maqwam, Safar and Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him).

35. Did his uncle Abu Talib accept Islam?
No, he died a polytheist.

36. In the New Testament by what name was the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) mentioned?
By the name of Paraclete.

37. What is Kabah?
It is the oldest house of worship on the earth.

38. Who built it?
The Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismael (May Allah be pleased with them).

39. How did Quraish arrange rebuilding of Kabah?
They divided the work among various tribes. Each tribe was responsible for rebuilding a part of it.

40. Who laid the stones?
A Byzantine mason called Baqum.

41. Where did the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) go into seclusion?
To the Cave of Hira.

42. What was the fist stage of the revelation?
True dreams.

43. When did the first revelation come down to him?
On Monday, 21st of Ramadan, at night (August 10th, 610 AC). He was forty years then.

44. Who brought it?
Jibrael.

45. Who were the first to embrace Islam?
Four persons: Khadijah his wife, Zaid Ibn Haritha his freed slave, Ali Ibn Abi Talib his cousin and Abu Bakr his friend (May Allah be pleased with them).

46. Who accepted Islam at the instance of Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him)?
Uthman Ibn Affan, Zubair Ibn Awwam, Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf, Sad Ibn Abi Waqqaas, Talha Ibn Ubaidullah and Saeed Ibn Zaid (Umar's son-in-law) (May Allah be pleased with them).

47. Who were the ladies to accept Islam at first?
Abbas's wife Ummaul Fadl, Abu Bakr's wife Asma Bint Umais, his daughter Asma Bint Abi Bakr and Fatimah Bint Al Khattab Umar's sister (May Allah be pleased with them).

48. How was the Dawah done in the beginning?
It was done in secret.

49. How many people embraced Islam in the early stage?
About forty.

50. How many years did the call in secret continue?
For three years.

51. During this period, where would the Muslims gather secretly?
They would gather secretly in the house of a Muslim called Arqam to learn about Islam and the revelations sent down to the Prophet (p.b.u.h.).

52. When did the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) start to preach Islam openly?
After three years when he received the revelation to that effect.

53. What was the impact of his public preaching?
The people accepted Islam increasingly.

54. What was the main miracle of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)?
The Holy Quran.

55. Did the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) perform other miracles?
Yes, the splitting of the moon was one of them.

56. Who was Abu Jahl?
One of the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) uncles.

57. Name some of the disbelievers of Makkah who supported the Prophet (p.b.u.h.), but did not embrace Islam until the end.
Abu Talib, Mutim Ibn Adi and Abul Bukhtari.

58. How long did Abu Talib protect the Prophet (p.b.u.h)?
For 42 years – from the Prophet's childhood until he himself died.

59. Who was Mutim Ibn Adi?
A chief of Makkah.

60. When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) give protection to the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)?
When the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) returned from Taif and wanted to enter Makkah.

61. When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) die?
He was killed in the Battle of Badr.

62. Who was Abul Bukhtari?
He was a poet.

63. How did he (Abul Bukhtari) support the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
He spoke out against the social boycott.

64. What lead the Muslims to emigrate to Abyssinia?
Their growing persecution at the hands of Quraish.

65. Which Surah lead to this emigration?
Surah Az Zumar.

66. When was Abul Bukhtari killed?
In the battle of Badr.

67. Who was then the King of Abyssinia?
The King of Abyssinia, known as Najjashi (the Negus), during the time of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was As'hama.

68. When did the first group of Muslims leave for Abyssinia?
In Rajab, in the fifth year of Prophethood.

69. How many persons were there in the group?
12 men and 4 women.

70. How were the emigrants received in Abyssinia?
They were received warmly and hospitably.

71. When did the second group of emigrants leave for Abyssinia?
In the fifth year of Prophethood.

72. How many people formed the group?
83 men and 18 women.

73. Name a prominent companion included in this group.
Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib (May Allah be pleased with him).

74. What did Quraish do?
They despatched two envoys to Abyssinia to demand the extradition of the emigrants.

75. How did the King respond?
He refused to extradite the Muslims and assured them of his full protection.

76. When did Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) accept Islam?
At the age of 27.

77. Who was Bilal Ibn Rabah (May Allah be pleased with him)?
He was a slave of Umayyah Ibn Khalaf.

78. What was his (Bilal Ibn Rabah's) origin?
He was of Abyssinian decent.

79. What was the name of Bilal's mother?
Hamama.

80. Who was Yaser (May Allah be pleased with him)?
He was a slave of Abu Jahl.

81. Who was Sumayyah (May Allah be pleased with her)?
She was Yaser's (a slave of Abu Jahl) wife.

82. Who was Ammar (May Allah be pleased with him)?
He was Yaser and Sumayyah's only son.

83. How did Summaya (May Allah be pleased) die?
Abu Jahl murderded her with a bayonet.

84. Who was Zaid Ibn Haritha (May Allah be pleased with him)?
He was a slave.

85. Who purchased (in order to free) him (Zaid Ibn Haritha)?
Khadijah's nephew Hakim Ibn Hizam purchased him and presented him to her.

86. What did Khadijah do with Zaid Bin Haritha?
She presented him to the Prophet who set him free.

87. Did Zaid Bin Haritha want to go to his parents?
No, he preferred to live with the Prophet (p.b.u.h.).

A Public Lecture By Prof.Tariq Ramadan- "Prophet Muhammad's Enduring Message to Humanity"

Sat,12 Apr '08. 7.45p.m to 9.30p.m. Alhamdullilah, thanks to my sister i attended the above mentioned lecture. It was so informative and extremely enlightening. I wouldnt say that professor 'enlightened' me in a way that i went into a spiritual trance or something [haha] but it was more of an insight to some murky ideas of Islam that i had. When i came out of the ballroom after his lecture, i felt very contented. Contented with the step i took today to attend the lecture, confident that there are so many many other muslims with me, willing to learn about the religion. Insha allah, may God bless all brothers and sisters who were there today. I managed to scribble a jist of his lecture so that i can post it here for the benefit of us all. Inshallah, i would inform of the forthcoming events before hand so that more of us would be able to make it.

There were 2 parts of the lecture. One about Nabi Muhammed (P.B.U.H) and how he projected humility in his way of life. And the other was about Islam in general. I would put forth the latter topic for today.

Professor started out by providing a simple meaning to Islam. What is the real objective of Islam. I should say, he did put that answer in a very sensible and comprehensible manner. He said that Islam's objective is to bring out PEACE.Peace with your mother,your father, your sister,brother,friends,neighbours and then, through them and eventually peace with Allah s.w.t. Justice is one condition of Islam. It is one condition throught which you can achieve peace.However, being just doesnt mean to be in peace. For example, humans tend to be obsessed with being just that the forget to FORGIVE. and when you dont forgive, there's this persistent anger and hurt within you.This is hinder you from achieving peace. So Islam,in a way, encourages you to forgive and move on.Forgive others and forgive yourself.

He meant something so true. I always believe that God is an energy,a force that binds us together by giving us room to discipline ourselves to HIS principles. I always tell my friends and family that i call god as Allah, you call him as Jesus, some call him Budha, we all have different definitions but they all mean 1 thing.1 God. no matter wat religion you come from, all religion mean good for mankind.That is what religion is about.That is wat God and divinity is supposed to mean. To do good for mankind. To prevent them from deviating from the good. [ sorry if i offended anyone. All that was entirely my own opinion]

Likewise, professor said that with deep understandings of the teachings of different religion we would be able to see the common universal message because all religions mean the same. All the principles taught in every religion is instilled in us naturally but we are just forgetting it.

Following that, he mentioned that Islam is all about knowledge. As in , the faith is only powerful and significant when there's adequate knowledge to support it. He backs up his statement by saying that there is no faith withou deep understanding and knowledge.

I support that. How are we going to be good muslims and follow Islam properly if we do not understand its priciples? This reminds me that, for a person to convert to a muslim through darul arqam in singapore, he/she is advised to have cleared all doubts he/she has about the religion before embracing Islam totally.

Rasullulah(p.b.u.h) often prayed to Allah to give him the knowledge, so that he can worship Allah better. Professor said that humans unknowingly worship knowledge but tend not to worship the creator of the knowledge as much.For example, we aknowledge the knowledge by being arrogant. We get this slight haughty feeling that we know more then the rest. How often have we went like ...'I know!' ? And mind you, its is very anti islamic to potray arrogance.
Inshallah, like the Nabi(p.b.u.h) we shall doa that we are blessed with the knowledge to worship Allah and understand Islam better henceforth.

Professor told us a short story about marriage.It is written in The Quran that 'To be married, is half your religion'.
Once a Parsian came over to Rasullulah (p.b.u.h) and invited him over for dinner. And nabi(p.b.u.h) asked 'with my wife?' and the parsian said 'no, u alone!' and prophet said, ' no, i cant come'. Again,another day,the same parsian came over to Rasullulah (p.b.u.h) and invited him over for dinner again. And nabi(p.b.u.h) asked 'with my wife?' and the parsian said 'no, u alone!' and prophet said again, ' no, i cant come'. This happen thrice in total. And in the end, the parsian said..' yes, with your wife' , and then nabi muhammad(p.b.u.h) accepted the invitation.

We learn 2 things from the above incident. (1) the prophet was so patient with the way he dealt with the parsian brother. He was so soft in the way he kept saying what he kept saying. He didnt say anything more and gave time for him to understand on his own. (2) it was clearly understood that his wife was his other half.
Islam requires its muqmins to be together with your spouse by accepting their faults,strengths, qualities and encourage them to be bounded together out of love. Love and love alone.

Professor raised his voice when he said just 1 thing. That was when he said that racism,segregation,discrimination or anything of that sort is EXTREMELY ANTI-ISLAMIC. We do this unknowingly in our everyday life. We look down on someone simply dressed but give more respect to someone dressed more extravagantly. I think that is so natural. But, now i feel that we should avoid from thinking that way. 1 way is to keep telling to ourselves that, we are all equal in the eyes of god. I think that would help.

Lastly....wrapping up this post. He mentioned that sincerity is essential in being spiritual in Islam. We cannot be spiritual if we (1) do not understand the knowledge and (2) are not sincere. We have to be sincere in whatever we do. Allah will,inshallah, forgive you if you sincerely ask for it.

With this...i end part 1. Hope it has benefitted all. May Allah forgive all of our sins and bless us with humility and knowledge Inshallah. Ameen.


* P.B.U.H = Peace be upon him