Word "Islam"
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
("Islam" means (surrender; submission; obedience; peace
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering
one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.
The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca
Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life regardless of human changes.
Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far corner of the earth.
Peace be upon you
(Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you)
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH "Shahada"
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
As I said before the Arabic word Islam means submission; obedience;commitment and peace. Submission means we should cheerfully accept and upon god's commandments . obedience means abiding by God's law. Commitment means we bind ourselves to Allah we put ourselves in his charge. If we submit to god's will, obey his laws and commit ourselves to his charge,we will have peace
Islam is the religion of truth and righteousness . It is not anew religion .Islam was ordained by Allah . It has always been and will be until the end of time. Person who holds the beliefs and follows the practices of Islam is called a Muslim. They worship god alone and believe that " No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah" Allah has no partner. He is the Only One, so Muslim always turns to Allah and to no one else for help and guidance.
Prophets Messengers were sent by Allah to specific peoples mostly with an oral message, but Messenger connected with a written scripture . Muhammad has the advantage of being at once messenger and prophet. Allah revealed the Quran to Muhammad. It was revealed in Arabic sentence by sentence at different times over a period of twenty three years. The Quran is the only scripture in human history preserved in its complete and original form without any change in style, wording or punctuation. Whereas the Quran is the word of Allah, the Traditions of Muhammad (Hadith) are practical interpretations of the Quran. Hadith includes the recorded sayings and deeds of the prophet. It also includes deeds of the prophets companions which had his approval
Muslim believe that Allah is Merciful, beneficent and wise, everything he ordains is for the good of man. Although we may be unable to perceive God's design we accept his will. We must realize the limits of the human mind in comparison with God's limitless knowledge. Surrender to God's will is therefore an essential article of the Muslim faith.
Muslims believe that life is meaningful, and that the purpose of life is to worship and serve Allah. To worship Allah means more than prayer. It means to love Him, to obey His commandments and to do what is right. Allah expects each of us to carry His Islamic commitments. Muslims believe that individuals must work for their good in this world and the next. Each Muslim must combine faith with action belief with practice. Faith must come through rational thinking and acceptance of God's ordainments. The teachings of the Quran are based on revelation and reason . Islam will propagate not by force but conviction. Muslims are commanded by Allah to observe five basic creeds. We call these creeds the five pillars of Islam . The fist pillar is the profession of faith " No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is messenger of Allah" . where this profession of faith is made with sincerity, an individual is the way to the Islamic way of life. When this profession is put force then an individual has become Muslim.
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
The Shahada
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I spoke in the previous topic for the word of Tawheed. Today I will continue speaking with that word also." No one
has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is messenger of Allah"
The Shahada is the gnosis of God and all his messenger(s). It is to accept the one and only Almighty Creator and his last messenger Mohammed (peace upon him). The concept of one God is called Tawheed.
This Tawheed was also revealed in the Quran permanently and its essence is formulated in the Surah (Section) 112 Al-Ikhlas (Chapter of purity):
"Say, he is Allah the one and only. Allah the eternal. He neither gives birth nor is he born. And there is none like him."
The actual strength of the Shahada at the time of the Prophet was the rejection of any other polytheistic Gods or statues as objects of worship which was far spread and common. Another aspect is the rejection of God being a father or having become flesh.
It also meant swearing allegiance to the Prophet Mohammed as the present, current and last Prophet of a chain of prophets proclaiming the same message as the one before him, Jesus (peace upon him) and all the other prophets before.
By declaring the Shahada one accepts Islam as his/her religion and recognizes the true nature of the own self, which is being a Muslim (being righteous).
The basic Shahada can be declared in many forms and its recitation is also used as a form of meditation or remembrance of Allah called Dhikr. It is also called the Kalma. The first Kalma is the basic Shahada at the top and the second Kalma is:
"I witness that there is No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I witness that Mohammed is his servant and messenger."
This is said at least twice during the call to prayer, the Adhan and at least three times during the prayer. This second Kalma was ordered after the ascension of the Prophet to the seventh heaven alongside with the command of 5 daily prayers. It stresses the fact that Mohammed is still only a servant of Allah although he had accomplished great things, all of which were done with the permission and support of Allah.
The faith is strengthened tremendously through the Shahada and Allah guides towards truth. One can rely upon him and one finds comfort and assurance in him and his power. So the third Kalma is:
"There is no one has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone without associates. To him belongs all sovereignty and Praise and he is wholly above everything, fully capable. How perfect Allah is and all praise is for Allah and there is No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah. Allah is the greatest and there is no Power nor Might accept with Allah the Most High the Supreme."
Apart from the Kalma there are many other supplications for all situations in life that the Prophet used to say in good and bad situations. They help during trials reminding of Allah and save from arrogance and forgetting Allah in good times.
Praising Allah can be done by mentioning his greatness in all possible ways and usually there are three main ways: "Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahhuakbar", which means, "How perfect Allah is, all praise be to Allah, Allah is the greatest".
One can also study the 99 main names and attributes given to Allah by himself in the Quran, describing his nature, such as Most Gracious and Most Merciful. All Surahs of the Quran start with "In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful"
Declaring the Shahada faithfully with an honest heart cleanses from all sins again and again and accepting Islam saves from eternal torture and secures, in combination with good deeds, eternal bliss.
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
"The names of ALLAH"
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I spoke in the previous topic for the multiple forms( Shahada). Today we will speak "The names of ALLAH"
"The names of ALLAH"
Allah is the proper name of God, however, we know Him generally through His attributes. These attributes describe how Allah manifests Himself to us. God's attributes are innumerable since human intellect cannot possibly comprehend every aspect of the Supreme Being. A Hadith of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) makes mention of Ninety Nine names of Allah commonly known as al- Asmaul Husna, the Most Names. In the Holy Quran we read: "And to Allah alone belong all perfect attributes. So call Him by these. And leave alone those who deviate from the right way with respect to His Attributes." (7:181).
"Allah - there is no God but He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting and All-Sustaining. Slumber seizes Him not, nor sleep. To Him belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Who is he that will intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them; and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He pleases. His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth; and the care of them burdens Him not;and He is the High, the Great." (2:256)
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a lustrous niche, wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The glass is as it were a glittering star. It is lit from blessed tree - an olive - neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would well-nigh glow forth even though fire touched it not.Light upon light! Allah guides to His light whomsoever He will. And Allah sets forth parables to men, and Allah know all things full well.This light is now lit in houses with regard to which Allah has ordained that they be exalted and that His name be remembered in them, Therein is He glorified in the mornings and the evenings (24:36-37)
"He is Allah, and there is no God beside Him, the Knower of the unseen and the seen. He is Gracious, the Merciful.He is Allah, and there is no God beside Him, the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace, the Bestower of Security, the Protector, the Mighty, the Subduer, the Exalted. Holy is Allah far above that which they associate with Him.He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most Beautiful Names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty the Wise.(59: 23-25)
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Allah has ninety nine Names, one hundred less one; and who memorized them all by heart will enter Paradise." (Bukhari, The Book of Tauhid.
"The names of ALLAH"
ALLAH
(The Name Of God)
AL-RAHMAN
(The Beneficent)
AL-RAHIM
(The Mercifull)
AL-MALIK
(The Sovereign Lord)
AL-QUDDUS
(The Holy)
AL-SALAM
(The Source Of Peace)
AL-MU'MIN
(The Guardian Of Faith)
AL-MUHAYMIN
(The Protector)
AL-AZIZ
(The Mighty)
AL-JABBAR
(The Compeller)
AL-MUTAKABBIR
(The Majestic)
AL-KHALIQ
(The Creator)
AL-BARI
(The Evolver)
AL-MUSAWWIR
(The Fashioner)
AL-GHAFFAR
(The Forgiver)
AL-QAHHAR
(The Subduer)
AL-WAHHAB
(The Bestover)
AL-RAZZAQ
(The Provider)
AL-FATTAH
(The Opner)
AL-ALEEM
(The All Knowning)
AL-QABIDH
(The Constrictor)
AL-BASIT
(The Expender)
AL-KHAFIDH
(The Abaser)
AL-RAFI'
(The Exalter)
AL-MUIZZ
(The Honourer)
AL-MUTHILL
(The Dishonourer)
AL-SAMI'
(The All Hearing)
AL-BASEER
(The All Seeing)
AL-HAKAM
(The Judge)
AL-ADL
(The Just)
AL-LATEEF
(The Subtle One)
AL-KHABEER
(The Aware)
AL-HALEEM
(The Forbearing One
AL-ADHEEM
(The Great One)
AL-GHAFUR
(The All-Forgiving)
AL-SHAKUR
(The Appreciative)
AL-ALI
(The Most High)
AL-KABEER
(The Most Great)
AL-HAFEEDH
(The Preserver)
AL-MUQIT
(The Maintainer)
AL-HASEEB
(The Reckoner)
AL-JALEEL
(The Sublime One)
AL-KARIM
(The Generous One)
AL-RAQIB
(The Watchfull)
AL-MUJEEB
(The Responsive)
AL-WASI'
(The All-Embracing)
AL-HAKEEM
(The Wise)
AL-WADUD
(The Loving)
AL-MAJEED
(The Most Glorious One)
AL-BA'ITH
(The Resurrector)
AL-SHAHEED
(The Witness)
AL-HAQQ
(The Truth)
AL-WAKEEL
(The Trustee)
AL-QAWI
(The Most Strong)
AL-MATEEN
(The Firm One)
AL-WALI
(The Protecting Friend)
AL-HAMEED
(The Praiseworthy)
AL-MUHSI
(The Reckoner)
AL-MUBDI
(The Originator)
AL-MU'ID
(The Restorer)
AL-MUHYI
(The Giver Of Life)
AL-MUMEET
(The Creator Of Death)
AL-HAYEE
(The Alive)
AL-QAYYUM
(The Self-subsisting)
AL-WAJID
(The Finder)
AL-MAJID
(The Noble)
AL-WAHID
(The Unique)
AL-AHAD
(The One)
AL-SAMAD
(The Eternal)
AL-QADIR
(The Able)
AL-MUQTADIR
(The Powerful)
AL-MUQADDIM
(The Expediter)
AL-MU'AKHKHIR
(The Delayer)
AL-AWWAL
(The First)
AL-AAKHIR
(The Last)
AL-DHAHIR
(The Manifest)
AL-BATIN
(The Hidden)
AL-WALI
(The Governor)
AL-MUTA'ALI
(The Most Exalted)
AL-BARR
(The Source Of All Goodness)
AT-TAWWAB
(The Acceptor Of Repentance)
AL-MUNTAQIM
(The Avenger)
AL-'AFUW
(The Pardoner)
AL-RAOOF
(The Compassionate)
MALIK-AL-MULK
(The Eternal Owner Of Sovereignty)
THU-AL-JALAL-WA-AL-IKRAM
(The Lord Of Majesty and Bounty)
AL-MUQSIT
(The Equitable)
AL-JAAMI'
(The Gatherer)
AL-GHANI
(The Self-Sufficient)
AL-MUGHNI
(The Enricher)
AL-MAANI'
(The Preventer)
AL-DHAARR
(The Distresser)
AL-NAAFI'
(The Propitious)
AL-NOOR
(The Light)
AL-HAADI
(The Guide)
AL-BADEI'
(The Incomparable)
AL-BAQI
(The Everlasting)
AL-WARITH (The Supreme Inheritor)
AL-RASHEED (The Guide To The Right Path)
AL-SABOOR
(The Patient)
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I spoke in the previous topic for the multiple forms( Shahada). Today we will speak "The names of ALLAH"
"The names of ALLAH"
Allah is the proper name of God, however, we know Him generally through His attributes. These attributes describe how Allah manifests Himself to us. God's attributes are innumerable since human intellect cannot possibly comprehend every aspect of the Supreme Being. A Hadith of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) makes mention of Ninety Nine names of Allah commonly known as al- Asmaul Husna, the Most Names. In the Holy Quran we read: "And to Allah alone belong all perfect attributes. So call Him by these. And leave alone those who deviate from the right way with respect to His Attributes." (7:181).
"Allah - there is no God but He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting and All-Sustaining. Slumber seizes Him not, nor sleep. To Him belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Who is he that will intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them; and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He pleases. His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth; and the care of them burdens Him not;and He is the High, the Great." (2:256)
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a lustrous niche, wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The glass is as it were a glittering star. It is lit from blessed tree - an olive - neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would well-nigh glow forth even though fire touched it not.Light upon light! Allah guides to His light whomsoever He will. And Allah sets forth parables to men, and Allah know all things full well.This light is now lit in houses with regard to which Allah has ordained that they be exalted and that His name be remembered in them, Therein is He glorified in the mornings and the evenings (24:36-37)
"He is Allah, and there is no God beside Him, the Knower of the unseen and the seen. He is Gracious, the Merciful.He is Allah, and there is no God beside Him, the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace, the Bestower of Security, the Protector, the Mighty, the Subduer, the Exalted. Holy is Allah far above that which they associate with Him.He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most Beautiful Names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty the Wise.(59: 23-25)
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Allah has ninety nine Names, one hundred less one; and who memorized them all by heart will enter Paradise." (Bukhari, The Book of Tauhid.
"The names of ALLAH"
ALLAH
(The Name Of God)
AL-RAHMAN
(The Beneficent)
AL-RAHIM
(The Mercifull)
AL-MALIK
(The Sovereign Lord)
AL-QUDDUS
(The Holy)
AL-SALAM
(The Source Of Peace)
AL-MU'MIN
(The Guardian Of Faith)
AL-MUHAYMIN
(The Protector)
AL-AZIZ
(The Mighty)
AL-JABBAR
(The Compeller)
AL-MUTAKABBIR
(The Majestic)
AL-KHALIQ
(The Creator)
AL-BARI
(The Evolver)
AL-MUSAWWIR
(The Fashioner)
AL-GHAFFAR
(The Forgiver)
AL-QAHHAR
(The Subduer)
AL-WAHHAB
(The Bestover)
AL-RAZZAQ
(The Provider)
AL-FATTAH
(The Opner)
AL-ALEEM
(The All Knowning)
AL-QABIDH
(The Constrictor)
AL-BASIT
(The Expender)
AL-KHAFIDH
(The Abaser)
AL-RAFI'
(The Exalter)
AL-MUIZZ
(The Honourer)
AL-MUTHILL
(The Dishonourer)
AL-SAMI'
(The All Hearing)
AL-BASEER
(The All Seeing)
AL-HAKAM
(The Judge)
AL-ADL
(The Just)
AL-LATEEF
(The Subtle One)
AL-KHABEER
(The Aware)
AL-HALEEM
(The Forbearing One
AL-ADHEEM
(The Great One)
AL-GHAFUR
(The All-Forgiving)
AL-SHAKUR
(The Appreciative)
AL-ALI
(The Most High)
AL-KABEER
(The Most Great)
AL-HAFEEDH
(The Preserver)
AL-MUQIT
(The Maintainer)
AL-HASEEB
(The Reckoner)
AL-JALEEL
(The Sublime One)
AL-KARIM
(The Generous One)
AL-RAQIB
(The Watchfull)
AL-MUJEEB
(The Responsive)
AL-WASI'
(The All-Embracing)
AL-HAKEEM
(The Wise)
AL-WADUD
(The Loving)
AL-MAJEED
(The Most Glorious One)
AL-BA'ITH
(The Resurrector)
AL-SHAHEED
(The Witness)
AL-HAQQ
(The Truth)
AL-WAKEEL
(The Trustee)
AL-QAWI
(The Most Strong)
AL-MATEEN
(The Firm One)
AL-WALI
(The Protecting Friend)
AL-HAMEED
(The Praiseworthy)
AL-MUHSI
(The Reckoner)
AL-MUBDI
(The Originator)
AL-MU'ID
(The Restorer)
AL-MUHYI
(The Giver Of Life)
AL-MUMEET
(The Creator Of Death)
AL-HAYEE
(The Alive)
AL-QAYYUM
(The Self-subsisting)
AL-WAJID
(The Finder)
AL-MAJID
(The Noble)
AL-WAHID
(The Unique)
AL-AHAD
(The One)
AL-SAMAD
(The Eternal)
AL-QADIR
(The Able)
AL-MUQTADIR
(The Powerful)
AL-MUQADDIM
(The Expediter)
AL-MU'AKHKHIR
(The Delayer)
AL-AWWAL
(The First)
AL-AAKHIR
(The Last)
AL-DHAHIR
(The Manifest)
AL-BATIN
(The Hidden)
AL-WALI
(The Governor)
AL-MUTA'ALI
(The Most Exalted)
AL-BARR
(The Source Of All Goodness)
AT-TAWWAB
(The Acceptor Of Repentance)
AL-MUNTAQIM
(The Avenger)
AL-'AFUW
(The Pardoner)
AL-RAOOF
(The Compassionate)
MALIK-AL-MULK
(The Eternal Owner Of Sovereignty)
THU-AL-JALAL-WA-AL-IKRAM
(The Lord Of Majesty and Bounty)
AL-MUQSIT
(The Equitable)
AL-JAAMI'
(The Gatherer)
AL-GHANI
(The Self-Sufficient)
AL-MUGHNI
(The Enricher)
AL-MAANI'
(The Preventer)
AL-DHAARR
(The Distresser)
AL-NAAFI'
(The Propitious)
AL-NOOR
(The Light)
AL-HAADI
(The Guide)
AL-BADEI'
(The Incomparable)
AL-BAQI
(The Everlasting)
AL-WARITH (The Supreme Inheritor)
AL-RASHEED (The Guide To The Right Path)
AL-SABOOR
(The Patient)
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Ablution
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I have spoken in the previous topic for "The names of ALLAH". Today we will speak about ablution
Before offering the prayer one must be in good shape and pure condition. It is necessary to wash the parts of the body which are generally exposed to dirt or dust or smog. This performance is called ABLUTION (Wudu') and is preferably carried out as follows:
1. Declare the intention that the act is for the purpose of worship and purity, start by saying Bismillah.
2. Wash the hands up to the wrists, three times.
3. Rinse out the mouth with water, three times, preferably with a brush whenever it is possible.
4. Cleanse the nostrils of the nose by sniffing water into them, three times.
5. Wash the whole face three times with both hands, if possible, from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin and from ear to ear.
6. Wash the right arm three times up to the far end of the elbow, and then do the same with the left arm.
7. Wipe the whole head or any part of it with a wet hand, once or three times.
8. Wipe the inner sides of the ears with the forefingers and their outer sides with the thumbs. This should be done with wet fingers.
9 Wash the two feet up to the ankles, three times, beginning with the right foot.
At this stage the ablution is completed, and the person who has performed it is ready to start to start his prayer.When the ablution is valid a person may keep it as long as he can, and may use it for as many prayers as he wishes. But it is preferable to renew it as often as possible. It is also preferable to do it in the said order, although it will be accepted from those who fail to keep this order. Ablution in the said way is sufficient for prayer unless it is nullified.by any reason.
Nullification of the Ablution
The ablution becomes nullified by any of the following
1. Natural discharges, i.e., urine, stools, gas, etc...
2. The flow of blood or pus and the like from any part of the body;
3. Vomiting;
4. Falling asleep;
5. Losing one's reason by taking drugs or any intoxicating stuff.
After the occurrence of any of these things the ablution must be renewed for prayer. Also, after natural discharges, water should be applied because the use of toilet tissues may not be sufficient for the purpose of purity and worship.
The Complete Ablution (Ghusl/Bath)
The whole body with the nostrils, mouth and head must be washed by a complete bath before commencing prayer in any of the following cases:
1. After intimate intercourse;
2. After wet dreams; or night discharge;
3. Upon expiration of the menstruation period of women;
4. At the end of the confinement period of nursing women, which , is estimated at a maximum of forty days. If it ends before, complete ablution should be done.
It should be pointed out that at the start of the bath or ablution the intention must be clear that it is for the purpose of purity and worship. Also, a person who is performing an ablution, partial or complete, should combine his performance with some utterances glorifying God and asking Him for true guidance. The forms of such utterances are described in detail in the elaborate sources of the religion. One, however, can say one's own best utterances if one does not know the exact wording. That is sufficient as long as it is in the praise of God and is said with sincerity
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I have spoken in the previous topic for "The names of ALLAH". Today we will speak about ablution
Before offering the prayer one must be in good shape and pure condition. It is necessary to wash the parts of the body which are generally exposed to dirt or dust or smog. This performance is called ABLUTION (Wudu') and is preferably carried out as follows:
1. Declare the intention that the act is for the purpose of worship and purity, start by saying Bismillah.
2. Wash the hands up to the wrists, three times.
3. Rinse out the mouth with water, three times, preferably with a brush whenever it is possible.
4. Cleanse the nostrils of the nose by sniffing water into them, three times.
5. Wash the whole face three times with both hands, if possible, from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin and from ear to ear.
6. Wash the right arm three times up to the far end of the elbow, and then do the same with the left arm.
7. Wipe the whole head or any part of it with a wet hand, once or three times.
8. Wipe the inner sides of the ears with the forefingers and their outer sides with the thumbs. This should be done with wet fingers.
9 Wash the two feet up to the ankles, three times, beginning with the right foot.
At this stage the ablution is completed, and the person who has performed it is ready to start to start his prayer.When the ablution is valid a person may keep it as long as he can, and may use it for as many prayers as he wishes. But it is preferable to renew it as often as possible. It is also preferable to do it in the said order, although it will be accepted from those who fail to keep this order. Ablution in the said way is sufficient for prayer unless it is nullified.by any reason.
Nullification of the Ablution
The ablution becomes nullified by any of the following
1. Natural discharges, i.e., urine, stools, gas, etc...
2. The flow of blood or pus and the like from any part of the body;
3. Vomiting;
4. Falling asleep;
5. Losing one's reason by taking drugs or any intoxicating stuff.
After the occurrence of any of these things the ablution must be renewed for prayer. Also, after natural discharges, water should be applied because the use of toilet tissues may not be sufficient for the purpose of purity and worship.
The Complete Ablution (Ghusl/Bath)
The whole body with the nostrils, mouth and head must be washed by a complete bath before commencing prayer in any of the following cases:
1. After intimate intercourse;
2. After wet dreams; or night discharge;
3. Upon expiration of the menstruation period of women;
4. At the end of the confinement period of nursing women, which , is estimated at a maximum of forty days. If it ends before, complete ablution should be done.
It should be pointed out that at the start of the bath or ablution the intention must be clear that it is for the purpose of purity and worship. Also, a person who is performing an ablution, partial or complete, should combine his performance with some utterances glorifying God and asking Him for true guidance. The forms of such utterances are described in detail in the elaborate sources of the religion. One, however, can say one's own best utterances if one does not know the exact wording. That is sufficient as long as it is in the praise of God and is said with sincerity
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Prayer
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH)
I have spoken in the previous topic about how ablution and today will learn to pray as he did our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
1- Intention
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say:
All actions are by intention, and every man shall have what he intended.
Note: You shouldn't say the intention by mouth cause it is Innovation
Make it in your heart
- Takbeer
The First step to enter the prayer is Takbeer .. the prophet peace be upon him used to say:
Allaahu Akbar
This means: Allah is the greatest
Notes :
1- You should raise your hands with the takbeer
2- Then you should place your right arm on you left arm and place it overy our chest.
3- You should place the right arm on the back of your left palm, wrist and forearm
4- Then you should incline your head during prayer and fix your sight towards the ground .... as the Prophet peace be upon him do....
5- Be careful: When you start to pray don't look at the sky because it is forbidden as the Prophet peace be upon him said :" People must refrain from looking up at the sky in prayer, or their sight will not return to them (and in one narration: or their sight will be plucked away)
3- Opening Supplications
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say one of this opening Supplications, You can choose the easiest one for you:
1 Subhana Kallah humma wabi hamdika watabara kasmuka wata 'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghayruk
This means: You are Glorified, O Allaah, and Praised; Your Name is Blessed; Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to worshipped but You.
2
Allah humma ba'id baynee wa bayna khatayana kama ba'adta baynal mashriqi wal maghribi, Allah humma naq-qinee min khatayaya kama yunaq-qath thuwabul abyadu minad danasi , Allah hum maghsilnee min khatayaya bil maee wath thalji wal bardi
This means: O Allaah! Separate me (far) from my sins as you have separated (far) the East and West. O Allaah! Cleanse me of my sins as white cloth is cleansed from dirt. O Allaah! Wash me of my sins with water, ice and snow.
4- Recitation of Suratul Fatiha:
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say:
- A'uzu bil-llahi minash shayta nir-rajeem
This means: I seek refuge with Allaah from the Evil One, the Rejected
1
Bisimllah hir-rahman nir-raheem
This means: In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
2
Alhamdu lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen
This means: Praise is only for Allah, Lord
3
Ar-Rahma nir-raheem
This means: The Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
4
Maliki yawmid-deen
This means: Master of the Day of Judgment
5
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een
This means: You alone we worship and u to you alone we pray for help
6
Ihdinas siratal mostaqeem
This means: Show us the straight way
7
Siratal lazeena an'amta 'alayhim ghayril maghdubi 'alayhim walad dal-leen
This means: The way of those whom you have blessed .. Who have not desrved your anger, Nor gone astray
-
Ameeen
This means: Oooh Allah please accept
Note:
1- The Prophet peace be upon him said : " No prayer is acceptable without the recitation of Fathiha "
2- In Zuhr and Asr you have to recite it quitly as Jaabir said : We used to recite behind the imaam in Zuhr and 'Asr: soorah al-Faatihah and another soorah in the first two rak'ahs, and soorah al-Fatihah in the last two."
3- If you are praying in Jama'a then you should raise your voice when you are saying "Ameen "
4- Becarful :"The Prophet peace be upon him finished a prayer in which he was reciting loudly (in one narration: it was the dawn prayer) and said: Were any of you reciting with me just now?! A man said: "Yes, I was, O Messenger of Allaah". He said: I say, why am I contended with? "... This thing mean don't recite when the Imam is reciting.
4- Recitation after Suratul Fatiha:
The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would recite another soorah after al-Faatihah, making it long sometimes, and on other occasions making it short because of travel, cough, illness or the crying of infants
Let's take two examples of short Suras you can pray with the both every prayer till you learn another Sura's
Surat Al-Ikhlas (Number 112)
1
A'uzu bil-llahi minash shayta nir-rajeen
This means: I seek refuge with Allaah from the Evil One, the Rejected
2
Bisimllah hir-rahman nir-raheem
This means: In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
3
Qul howa Allahu ahad
This means: Say : he is Allah, the only one.
4
Allah hus-samad
This means: Allah helps and does not need help
5
Lam yalid wa lam yulad
This means: He does not produce a child, and he was not born of anyone
6
Walam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad
This means: There is no one equal to him
Surat An-Nas (Number 114)
1
A'uzu bil-llahi minash shayta nir-rajeem
This means: I seek refuge with Allaah from the Evil One, the Rejected
2
Bisimllah hir-rahman nir-raheem
This means: In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
3
Qul a'uzubi rab-bin nas
This means: Say : I seek refuge in the Sustainer of Mankind
4
Malikin nas
This means: The Owner of Mankind
5
Ila hin-nas
This means: Lord of Mankind
6
Min shar-ril waswa sil khan-nas
This means: From the evil of the sneaking whisperer
7
Allazi yuwaswisu fee sudu rin-nas
This means: Who whispers in the hearts of Mankind
8
Minal jin-nati wan-nas
This means: (Whether he be) from among jinns or mankind
Notes :
1- You have to read Sura after the Fatiha only in the first two Rak'a in the Zuhr or Asr but in Fajr,Maghrib and E'sha you just hear the Imam and you should't say it with him.
2- If you tried to memorize this two Suras but you failed .. then there is a permission to read Al-Fatiha only .. and in-Shaa-Allah your prayer is right
6- Bowing (Rukoo')
After completing his recitation, the prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would pause for a moment, then raise his hands in the way described earlier , say takbeer
Allaahu Akbar
This means: Allah is the greatest
Notes :
1- You should raise your hands with the Takbeer.
2- Be careful: When you start to pray don't look at the sky because it is forbidden as the Prophet peace be upon him said :" People must refrain from looking up at the sky in prayer, or their sight will not return to them (and in one narration: or their sight will be plucked away)
Then .. you make Ruku' and say :
Subhana Rabbi yal azim
Subhana Rabbi yal azim
Subhana Rabbi yal azim
This means: How Perfect is my Lord, the Supreme!
Note :
Be careful:
The Prophet said : Verily, I have indeed been forbidden from reciting the Qur'aan in rukoo' or sujood. In the rukoo', therefore, glorify the Supremity of the Lord, Mighty and Sublime, in it; as for the sujood, exert yourselves in supplication in it, for it is most likely that you will be answered ...so it is forbidden to read Quran in Rukoo' or Sujood
7-Straightening up from Rukoo':
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would straighten up his back out of rukoo', saying :
Sami' Allah hu liman hamidah
This means: Allaah listens to the one who praises Him
Then .. while he is still standing he would say :
Rab-bana wa lakal hamd
This means: Our Lord, to You be all Praise
Note :
When you Straightening up from Rukoo': you would raise your hands like what we discribed early in the Takbeer.
8-Prostration (The sujud):
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would say takbeer:
Allaahu Akbar
This means: Allah is the greatest
& go down into sajdah saying :
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
This means: How Perfect is my Lord, the Most High
Note :
1- You should say Subhana Rabbi yal a'la three times on each Sujud .
2- The right postion of Sujud:
a)You would support yourself on your palms [and spread them]
b)put his fingers together
c)point them towards the qiblah
d)Make your nose touch the ground cause the prophet said : There is no prayer for the one whose nose does not feel as much of the ground as the forehead
e)Put your knees and toes down firmly and point with the front of the toes towards the qiblah and put your heels together and keep your feet upright.
f)These are the seven limbs on which he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would prostrate: the palms, the knees, the feet, and the forehead and nose.
9-Rising from Sajdah:
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would raise his head from prostration while saying :
Allaahu Akbar
This means: Allah is the greatest
Then you will sit in a specific postition and say:
Rabb ighfirlee wa irhamnee
This means: O my Lord! Forgive me, and have mercy on me
Note :
1- The right position of sitting down:
The Prophet peace be upon him would lay his left foot along the ground and sit on it [relaxed].
2- You should stay a while in this sitting, cause the prophet peace be upon would sit straight on his left foot, upright, until every bone returned to its position.
10-The second Sajdah:
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would say takbeer:
Allaahu Akbar
This means: Allah is the greatest
& go again to Sujud postition saying :
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
Subhana Rabbi yal a'la
This means: How Perfect is my Lord, the Most High
Note :
1- You should say Subhana Rabbi yal a'la three times on each Sujud .
2- The right postion of Sujud:
a)You would support yourself on your palms [and spread them]
b)put your fingers together
c)point them towards the qiblah
d)Make your nose touch the ground cause the prophet said : There is no prayer for the one whose nose does not feel as much of the ground as the forehead
e)Put your knees and toes down firmly and point with the front of the toes towards the qiblah and put your heels together and keep your feet upright.
f)These are the seven limbs on which he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would prostrate: the palms, the knees, the feet, and the forehead and nose.
11- The Second Rak'a:
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say Faatihah which we teach you how to say it in step number 3
& then do all the steps which the prophet peace be upon him did in the first Rak'a
12- The First Tashahud:
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would sit for Tashhud after finishing the second rak'ah and say :
At-Tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was-salawatu wat-tay yibatu, As-Salamy 'alika ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu wa rahma tullahi wa barakatu, As salamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadil-la his-saliheen , Ash hadu al la ilaha illal lahu, wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh
This means: All compliments, all physical prayer , and all monetary worship are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and Allah's mercy and blessings. Peace be on us and on all righteous slaves of Allah . I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship except Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad (peace be upon him ) is his slave and Messenger.
Note :
1- What is the right sit position in The first Tashahud? : In the Fajr there is only one Tashahud so it there is no first or second Tashahud so in the first Tashahud on the other prayers and in Al-Fajr Tashahud you would sit as you are setting between the two sujud, but if you can't sit in this way you can sit in any way you can, but this is the way the prophet used to sit.
2-While reading : " Ash-hadu .......... to : Abduhu wa rasuluh" a person should raise the index finger of the right hand slightly and returt it previous position after he had finished saying it.
13- The Second Tashahud
The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would sit for the second Tashhud after finishing the last rak'ah and would say the first Tashuhud which is in step 12 and then say :
Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin, Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala aali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed, wa barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin, Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala aali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed
This means: O Allah, send Grace and Honour on Muhammad (peace be upon him) and on the family and true followers of Muhammad (peace be upon him) just as you sent Grace and Honour on Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great . O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad (peace be upon him) and on the family and true followers of Muhammad (peace be upon him) just as you sent blessings on Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great .
Note :
1- What is the right sitting position in The second Tashahud ? : In the prayers like Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and 'eisha, in the last rak'a you should sit in a position called "Iftirash"... but if you can't sit in this way you can sit as you feel comfortable ...
2-While reading : " Ash-hadu .......... to : Abduhu wa rasuluh" a person should raise the index finger of the right hand slightly and returt it previous position after he had finished saying it.
14-Salution of Peace (The Tasleem):
Next, The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would salute to his right saying:
As-Salamu 'alikum wa Rahmatul lah
This means: Peace be on you and the mercy of Allah.
Next, The prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would salute to his left saying:
As-Salamu 'alikum wa Rahmatul lah
This means: Peace be on you and the mercy of Allah.
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Prayer Times
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH).I have spoken in the previous topic to learn the prayer was prayed as the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him and today we will talk about prayers imposed on us day and night. As-Salah, or prayer is the second pillar of Islam. It begins with the purification of the body and ends with the purification of the soul. It is performed five times in the day and the night.
The names of the five daily prayers, their times and the number of units:
1. Fajr (the dawn prayer), to be observed some time between dawn and sunrise, consists of two units.
2. Dhur (the early afternoon prayer), to be observed some time just after noon until mid – afternoon, consists of four rakats.
3. Aser (the last afternoon prayer ), to be observed some time just between mid – afternoon , consists of four rakats.
4. Maghrib ( the evening prayer), to be observed some time just after sunset until the last last light fades, consists of three rakats.
5. Isha ( the night payer ), to be observed some time during the night, consists of four rakats.
If a prayer is missed because of forgetfulness or due to some unavoidable circumstances, then offering the missed Prayer as soon as possible will rectify this mistake.
Prayer may be considered as an energizing charge man needs whenever he tends to be heedless of the remembrance of his Rubb. In order to renew the contact with his Rubb. The Messenger, peace be upon him, said Consider a river running by your door in which you wash yourself five times a day. Would that spare any soiled spot on your body? (His listeners) said : "Certainly not" He said : So do the five daily prayers with which Allah effaces the sins.
Sunnah prayer
The Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, offered extra Raka'at of Prayer in addition to those of Fardh Prayers. These are called Sunnah Prayers. It is considered necessary by all jurists to offer these prayers. The willful neglect of Sunnah Prayers is censurable in the sight of Allah.
Following are the Sunnah Prayers:
1.Two Rak'at of Sunnah Prayer should be offered before the Fardh Prayer of Fajr.
2.Four Rak'at of Sunnah Prayer before Fardh and two Rak'at after the Fardh in Dhuhr Prayer.
3.Two Rak'at of Sunnah after the Fardh of Maghrib Prayer.
4.Two Rak'at of Sunnah after the Fardh of 'Isha Prayer.
Nawafil
Nawafil plural form of an Arabic word Nafl which means voluntary or optional prayer.
Following are some of the Nawafil Prayers:
1.Eight Rak'at of Tahajjud
2.Two Rak'at after the two Rak'at at the end of Maghrib Prayer
3.Four Rak'at of Ishraaq Prayer
4.Two Rak'at offered when one enters a mosque
5.Two Rak'at offered when seeking blessing fro God Almighty
6.Two Rak'at offered as Salat-ul-Hajaat
7.Two Rak'at offered as Thanksgiving PrayerOne may offer as many Nawafil Prayers as one wish. However, Nawafil should not be offered during the forbidden times for Prayers. Nawafil should not be offered between 'Asr and Maghrib Prayer. It is preferable to offer Nawafil Prayers at home rather than in a mosque. However, it is matter of personal choice and there is no compulsion in this matter.
Performing prayer in the masjid helps
Muslims maintain strong relation with one
another in brotherly atmosphere, and
promotes among them love and mercy.
Prayer deters reprehensible and evil deeds.
It also helps the slave in all his affairs.
Allah says :
And seek help through patience and prayer
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
Prophet Mohammed "PBUH"
Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you
Praise be to Allah and prayer be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammed(PBUH).
Today we live with the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him about his life and tour around his peace be upon him very briefly
The Prophet of Islam
The Prophet Muhammad –peace be upon him- was born in Mecca, a city that is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia, in 570 AD (53 BH). His father, Abdullah bin Abd Al-Muttalib, died before his birth. His mother, Aminah bint Wahb, died of illness when he was six years old. As an orphan, Muhammad was sent to be raised by his grandfather, who died two years later.
Finally, the young boy passed to the care of Abu Talib who is known as his paternal uncle. Some Muslim scholars underscore that these early tough events, which have befallen in the life of the messenger, enable him to stand up against the hard confrontation of the polytheists and the unbelievers.
Personal Character:
As a young man, Muhammad worked as a shepherd, and later as an apprentice trader for his uncle. As he grew, Muhammad gained a reputation for thoughtfulness and integrity. People nicknamed him Al-Sadiq (The Truthful), because he never told a lie; and Al-Amin (The Trustworthy), because he never cheated. He was called upon frequently to mediate disputes between the noble people of Mecca. Muhammad was also known for his disdain of the pagan culture that predominated among the people of Mecca. He never worshipped the idols of Quraysh, the tribe to which he belonged. Instead, he made long retreats to a mountain cave called Hira’, outside of Mecca, where he meditated. When he was 25 years old, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, a 40-year-old Meccan widow known for her strong character, successful trading business, and nobility, proposed to him. They married in the year 595 AD (28 BH).
The First Revelation:
At the age of 40, while he was in solitude at Hira’, Muhammad experienced the first incident of revelation. He said the Angel Gabriel came to him and instructed him in the following words, which later became known as the first revealed verses of the Quran:
{{Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists), Has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood). Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous, Who has taught (the writing) by the pen [the first person to write was Prophet Idrees (Enoch)], Has taught man that which he knew not.}} (Holy Qur'an 96:1-5)
Muhammad’s response to this initial experience was plenty of fear and shock. He returned home and was comforted by his tender wife Khadijah, who later became the first believer in his message.
In the following years, the Angel Gabriel instructed Muhammad to take the words of the Qur'an to the public.
Mecca, at that time, was a center for trade and idol worship in the whole country of Saudi Arabia. This made it a city of considerable prestige and wealth. The city’s leaders feared Muhammad’s monotheistic message for it would jeopardize that actual status.
His Teachings:
Muhammad led a humble life: he had never distinguished himself from the others--he had no body guards, and moved without an entourage. He told people that his job as a messenger of God was simply to reaffirm what God had already revealed to humanity through previous prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
In the monotheistic worldview, God created humankind as dignified creatures endowed with free will. Men and women are entrusted with leading a life of goodness, in the hope of reaping the ultimate benefits in the daily life and in the next life. Although no single verse summarizes all the teachings of Islam, the following excerpts from the Holy Qur'an represent the Straight Path God has chosen for His believers:
{{ Say (O Muhammad): "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents; kill not your children because of poverty - We provide sustenance for you and for them; come not near to Al-Fawâhish (shameful sins, illegal sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly, and kill not anyone whom Allâh has forbidden, except for a just cause (according to Islamic law). This He has commanded you that you may understand. "And come not near to the orphan's property, except to improve it, until he (or she) attains the age of full strength; and give full measure and full weight with justice. We burden not any person, but that which he can bear. And whenever you give your word (i.e. judge between men or give evidence, etc.), say the truth even if a near relative is concerned, and fulfill the Covenant of Allâh, This He commands you, that you may remember. "And verily, this (i.e. Allah's Commandments mentioned above) is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has ordained for you that you may become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious)."}} (Holy Qur'an 6: 151-153)
The poor, the oppressed and women were among the early believers in Islam. The Qur'an declared equality as a universal value that is applied to all kinds of people in the world. Additionally, the Qur'an prohibited Mecca’s unacceptable pagan practices, such as female infanticide as well as the holy verses had encouraged freeing slaves for the sake of Allah. Muhammad taught that there should be no distinction between Arabs and non-Arabs, or between Whites and Blacks. Muhammad said all humans are the same before Allah.
Persecution:
The stunning rhythm and depth of content which is contained in the Qur'an’s verses captured the attention of even the most eloquent Arabs. Mecca’s pagans disparaged Muhammad as a mere poet, but the Muslims believed in the Qur'an as the ultimate miracle of faith; a testimony in support of Muhammad’s prophecy. The early Muslims cherished the verses, memorized them, wrote them down, and struggled to work them out in their quotidian life. The pagans of Mecca ridiculed Muhammad’s claim to prophecy, and rejected his teachings. For the next decade, Muhammad - peace be upon him, and the early Muslims were subjected to inhumane treatment. Muslims were killed, tortured and boycotted for three years; their properties and holdings were taken by force. In response, Muhammad - peace be upon him, encouraged his followers to migrate to neighboring cities and states. He told them about Christian Abyssinia (today’s Ethiopia) for it would offer them a good refuge because it was ruled by a just king.
Muhammad - peace be upon him, tried to take his message outside of Mecca. He went to a nearby mountain town called Ta’if, but its leaders sent their youth to throw stones at Muhammad - peace be upon him - until, after suffering considerable physical injury, he left.
Migration:
Muhammad’s hardships mounted when his uncle Abu Talib passed away, leaving him without a strong ally in Mecca. Soon after his uncle’s death, he was secretly visited by leaders of the two major tribes of Madinah, a town 300 miles to the northeast of Mecca. The leaders, whose tribesmen fought one another in lengthy wars, converted on the spot to Islam for they were the neighbors of the Jews who used to tell them about the last messenger whose time is coming sooner.
The people of the Madinah vied out the Jews to be the followers of the messenger of the end of the world. Thence, they invited Muhammad - peace be upon him, and the Meccan Muslims to live in the Madinah. The Meccan Muslims left their homes gradually. Some of them have left their families, money, and their holdings for the sake of Allah Almighty.
Their excruciating sufferance was bearable for the love of their Lord and His messenger. One can call their Love and loyalty as the best feelings that one can utter and be aware of. Their departure was soon discovered by the leaders of Quraysh, who decided to eliminate Muhammad, the last one to leave. But during the night when they were about to kill him, Muhammad, peace be upon him, had escaped with his closest friend Abu Bakr, may Allah be praised with him. In the Medina, safe from the Meccan persecution, Muhammad was now free to call others to Islam, and his followers increased rapidly. To Muslims, he was both a messenger of God who shared with them divine revelation, and a political leader who governed their public affairs.
Under the guidance of Muhammad, the Charter of Madinah was developed. Some people argue that the Charter was the first pluralistic constitutional framework known to mankind. Not only did it recognize the several tribes engaging in free trade inside and outside of the Madinah, it also acknowledged Jewish tribes as a collective entity bonded with Muslims through attachment to a system of rights and obligations. The Charter of the Madinah created an environment where all could lead a moral life and band together to oppose aggression of any sort.
Mecca’s leadership attempted to prevent Muhammad’s movement from establishing the roots of Islam in the Madinah. They organized military expeditions against the Islamic city, but they were eventually defeated.
Spread of Islam:
Forced to recognize that they could not eliminate Islam- the divine message, or defeat the Muslims, the pagans of Mecca concluded the Treaty of Hudaybiyah with the Muslims. They agreed on maintaining peace and on observing neutrality in their conflicts with third parties. Effectively, the treaty recognized Muslims as a new force in Arabia and acknowledged their freedom to move unmolested throughout the region. During the months of tranquility that followed, Muslims sent preachers to all directions; many people and tribes in Arabia converted to Islam.
In 630 AD (8 AH) Meccan allies breached the treaty when they massacred a group of traveling Muslims. Following the attack, great numbers of Muslims get gathered in the Madinah. Then, this army marched towards Mecca. The numbers and dedication of Muslims astounded the leaders of the city. The prophet and his followers decided not to fight. Entering Mecca, Muhammad gave amnesty to all people who did not want to fight, and so stayed inside their homes. Except for few minor incidents, the opening of Mecca was one of the most astonishingly bloodless military victories in the world history.
Over the years, the pagan Meccans converted to Islam. The Prophet removed all the idols in and around the Ka`bah. The cubic monument at the center of the city is believed to have been built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Ever since, the Muslim call to prayer has been heard five times a day in this ancient sanctuary.
Prophet Muhammad’s Final Years:
Muhammad returned to Madinah, which continued to be the political capital of the Islamic city-state. In 632 AD (10 AH) Muhammad went to Mecca as a pilgrim as he believed it was for the last time of his life. The revelation he received over there included the following verse:
{{This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islâm as your religion.}} (Holy Qur'an 5: 3)
Within few months after returning to Madinah, Muhammad, peace be upon him, died after a brief illness. He is buried in the grand Prophet’s Masjid( it is better to say Masjid for the mosque means the place that gathers mosquito's- Non Muslims who have used that term) in Madinah.
Some of his Words:
- “One who covers up the failings of someone in this world will have his shortcomings covered up by God on the Day of Judgment.” (Muslim: 6743)
- "Being rich does not mean having a great amount of property, but [it] is being content [with what one has]." (Bukhari: 6446)
- "God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds." (Muslim: 6707)
- “The best of you is the one who is the best to his family.” (Tirmidhi: 4269)
- "If you guarantee me six things on your part I shall guarantee you Paradise: Speak the truth when you talk, keep a promise when you make it, when you are trusted with something fulfill your trust, avoid sexual immorality, lower your gaze (in modesty), and restrain your hands from injustice." (Ahmed: 23428)
- "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is oppressed." People asked, "…It is right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?" The Prophet said, "By preventing him from oppressing others. (Bukhari: 2444)
- "Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished." He also said: "Make things simple and do not complicate them. Calm people and do not drive them away." (Muslim: 6767)
- "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights." (Bukhari: 39)
- "During [a military expedition], a woman was found killed, so [the Prophet Muhammad] forbade the killing of women, children, and monks (nuns). The Muslim fighters are requested to fight and kill only the fighters. (Bukhari: 3014)
- "The best thing in this world is a virtuous woman (wife)." (Muslim: 3716)
Peace be upon you
Glory and praise be to Allah I bear witness that No one has the right to be worshipped except Allah I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you
