Hadith:
Abu Hurairah (RadiyAllahu Anhu) reported: Messenger of Allah (Sallellahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said:
“There are three (types of) people to whom Allah will not speak on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, nor look at them, and they will have a painful punishment.
These are:
1. An aged man who commits Zina (illicit sexual act),
2. A ruler who lies, and
3. A proud poor person.”
[Muslim]
COMMENTARY:
Allah, the Exalted, says:
“That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous persons).”
(Surah Al-Qasas: 28: 83)
“And walk not on earth with conceit and arrogance.”
(Surah Al-Isra:17: 37)
“And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not any arrogant boaster.”
(Surah Luqman: 31: 18)
Narrated Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas (r.a.): `Umar bin Al−Khattab (r.a.) asked the permission of Allah’s Apostle (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) to see him while some Quraishi women were sitting with him, talking to him and asking him for more expenses, raising their voices above the voice of Allah’s Apostle (s.a.w.s.). When `Umar (r.a.) asked for the permission to enter, the women quickly put on their veils. Allah’s Apostle (s.a.w.s.) allowed him to enter and `Umar (r.a.) came in while Allah’s Apostle (s.a.w.s.) was smiling, `Umar (r.a.) said “O Allah’s Apostle (s.a.w.s.)!
(By Aisha Stacey) Is it just me or does the time seem to be passing more quickly lately. One minute it is 2010 the next we are in the final half of 2012. No matter how badly we want the time to slow down it just moves forward, one second, one minute, and one hour at a time. Days go by and it feels like minutes. Before the day’s work even starts it is night time. Allah mentions this phenomenon in various places throughout the Quran.
They will say:
“We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account.” (Quran 23:113)
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1. When did Ameer Muawiya, Radi-Allahu anhu, pass away?
a. 22th of Rajab, 60 AH
b. 25th of Muharram, 59 AH
c. 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 10 AH
d. 15th of Ramadan, 70 AH
2. In what year did Sayyidna Abu Hurairah, Radi-Allahu anhu, pass away?
a. 29 AH
b. 39 AH
c. 49 AH
d. 59 AH
3. Who constructed the Dome of the Rock?
At the time of the Prophet (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), there was a young man named Alqamah. He was very diligent in obeying Allah (SWT) by engaging in prayer and fasting and spending in charity. Then he fell ill and his illness became serious. His wife went to the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and said, ‘My husband, Alqamah, is on his deathbed. I therefore came to tell you, Messenger of Allah, about his condition.’
Оп the authority of Аbu Hurairah (radiallahu anh), who said: The Меssеngег оf Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
* Charity does not diminish wealth;
* Allah enhances the honour of one who forgives;
and
* One who humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah exalts him in rank.
[Muslim]
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1. How old was the Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, when Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu, was born?
a. 19
b. 21
c. 30
d. 35
2. The Ashara Mubashara included Sayyidna Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Abu Ubaydah, Zubayr, Talha, Radi-Allahu anhum, and…
a. Sayyidna Sa’ad ibn Abi Waqqas, Radi-Allahu anhu
b. Sayyidna Abd-ur-Rahman ibn Auf, Radi-Allahu anhu
Understanding the Existance of God, how the Quran guides humanity to be able to see the signs and proofs of His existence through reflection.
“Say: ‘Praise be to Allah. He will show you His Signs and you will recognize them. Your Lord is not heedless of anything you do.’” (Quran 27:93)
“This is a communication to be transmitted to mankind so that they can be warned by it and so that they will know that He is One God and so that people of intelligence will pay heed.” (Quran 14:52)
From an-Nu’maan ibn Basheer (radiyAllâhu ‘anhu) who said that I heard Allâh’s Messenger (salAllâhu ‘alaihi wa’sallam) say: “That which is lawful is clear, and that which is forbidden is clear, and between them are doubtful matters about which many of the people have no knowledge. So whoever avoids doubtful matters saves his Religion and his honour, and whoever falls into doubtful matters falls into what is forbidden. Just like a shepherd who grazes (his sheep) near to a private pasture (of another), he will soon stray on to it. Indeed for every king there is a private preserve.
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1. Who made the most sacrifice in donating for the Tabuk expedition?
a. Abu Bakr, Radi-Allahu anhu
b. Abdur-Rahman ibn Auf, Radi-Allahu anhu
c. Uthman ibn Affan, Radi-Allahu anhu
d. Umar ibn Khattab, Radi-Allahu anhu
2. When did the Battle of Tabuk take place?
a. 4 A.H
b. 6 A.H
c. 9 A.H
d. 28 A.H
3. When was Hijab ordained?
On the authority of Аbu Hurairah (radiallahu anh), who said: The Меssеngег оf Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
*Charity does not diminish wealth;
*Allah enhances the honour of one who forgives;
and
*One who humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah exalts him in rank.
[Muslim]
Abdullah ibn Umar (radiallahu anhu) narrated: ‘Messenger of Allah (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “A man should not enter into a bargain when his brother has already completed the bargain, and he should not make a proposal of marraige in opposition to the proposal of his brother except with his consent.”
[Bukhari and Muslim]
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1. Who led the Janazah of Sayyidna Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu?
a. Sayyidna Uthman ibn Affan, Radi-Allahu Anhu
b. Sayyidna Suhaib, Radi-Allahu Anhu
c. Sayyidna Bilal, Radi-Allahu Anhu
d. Sayyidna Abdur Rahman ibn Auf, Radi-Allahu Anhu
2. Who was not one of the first to accept Islam?
a. Ali, Radi-Allahu anhu
b. Zaid, Radi-Allahu anhu
c. Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu
d. Khadija, Radi-Allahu anha
Prophet Muhammad (“Sallellahu Alayhi wa Sallam”) who, according to Ka’b ibn Malik (radiallahu anh), said:
“Two hungry wolves sent against a herd of sheep will NOT DO more damage to it than a man’s eagerness for wealth and prestige DOES TO HIS RELIGION.”
[Tirmidhi]
Shaddad ibn Aws (radiallahu anhu) reported: The Prophet (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said:
“Intelligent man is he who turns himself to worship and performs deeds for that which comes after death,
but helpless is he who submits his self to passion and puts his hope in Allah (for that).”
[Tirmidhi – 2467]
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1. In what year did the Christians take Qurtuba from Muslims?
a. 1236 CE
b. 1258 CE
c. 1492 CE
d. 1187 CE
A Sahabi came to the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wa sallam) and complained of hunger and distress. Just then, the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wa sallam) had nothing in hand, or in his home to feed him. He asked the Sahabah: “Would anybody entertain him as a guest tonight on my behalf?” One of the Ansaar said: “0. Prophet of Allah, I will do that.” The Ansari took the person to his house and instructed his wife: “Look here, this man is a guest of the Prophet [Sallallaho alaihe wa sallam). We will entertain him as best as we can, and won’t spare anything in doing so.” The wife replied: “By Allah!
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu) Suffers from a Lack of Clothing and Hadhrat Jibra’eel (a.s.) Gives him Glad Tidings in this Regard:
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar (r.a.) says that Rasulullaah (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was once sitting with Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu), who was wearing a robe on which he used thorns as buttons at the chest. At that moment, Hadhrat Jibra’eel (a.s.) descended from the heavens and after conveying Allaah’s greetings to Rasulullaah (s.a.w.s.), he asked, “Why do I see Abu Bakr (r.a.) wearing a robe that he buttons at the chest with thorns?”
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:
Allah’s Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):
1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle.
2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.
3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity) .
4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca)
5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan.
An Afghan policeman shot dead two NATO soldiers in Afghanistan Saturday, the military alliance said.
The attack took place in southern Afghanistan. The attacker was killed in return fire, Xinhua.net reported.
More than 300 foreign soldiers were killed in Afghanistan this year.
—-IANS
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1. In which year did the Muslims fight their first naval battle?
a. 2 A.H
b. 13 A.H
c. 31 A.H
d. 67 A.H
2. Where do Hajis go from Muzdalifa?
a. Arafat
b. Mina
c. Makkah
d. Madina
3. Is fasting for six days in Shawwal fard, wajib, sunnah, or nafl?
a. Fard
b. Wajib
c. Sunnah
d. Nafeel
4. Who is the founder of modern chemistry?
People generally believe that those who are in military have good health. They attribute latter’s disciplined life for their good health. But health experts say that for good health one doesn’t need to join military but we can also make ourselves healthy by bringing discipline in our lives.
Islamic scholar and health expert Mr. Younus Siddiqui says there is no discipline better than performing prayers 5 times a day. The parts of the body remain clean throughout the day because of ablution (Wudu), while the ruku and sujood are like exercises to keep ourselves fit.
Hadhrat ‘Umar (Radhiyallaho anho) also lived by trade. When he was made Khalifah after Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaho anho), he assembled the people and said to them: “I earned my living through trade. As you people have engaged me as Khalifah, I cannot attend to my busi- ness. Now, what about my living?” Different amounts of daily allowance from the Bait-ul-Mal were suggested by different people. Hadhrat Ali (Radhiyal- laho anho) did not speak. ‘Umar inquired of him: “Oh Ali!
Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiallahu anhu): The Prophet (sallellahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “seven people will be shaded by Allah under His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His.
They are:
(1) A just ruler;
(2) A young man who has been brought up in the worship of Allah, (i.e. worship Allah (Alone) sincerely from his childhood);
(3) A man whose heart is attached to the mosque (who offers the five compulsory congregational prayers in the mosque);
(4) Two persons who love each other only for Allah’s sake and they meet and part in Allah’s cause only;