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All praises are due to Allah and may peace and blessings be upon the final Messenger Muhammad Sallal lahu alaihi wasallam. ;.i

Since the theme for this issue is lslamic Stress Management, the question that tickles the mind is why is there no peace today? Why is the Ummah described as 'the best of nations' in the Qur'aan, stripped of every bit of peace?

The spiritual reformation, wholesomeness and accomplishment of the Ummah, in every era have been intimately attached to the unity within the Ummah. Whenever the Ummah, one described as'kuntum khaira ummatin... portrayed exceptional examples of unity and fulfilled the requirement of overhaul and propagation, then it enjoyed peace and tranquility and Allah's mercy continued to descend upon their hearts.

However when the people stood at divergence and challenged each other in every matter their hearts were engulfed in gloom and misery.

During the school holidays this humble servant was blessed with the opportunity to visit the holy lands. The ideal illustration of unity and servitude exhibited there was beyond imagination ...the ultimate oneness and the magnificence of Allah reflected there. A mass of people from various cultures and backgrounds expressed their endless love forAllah in their individual ways, some weeping profusely, some silently stretching out their hands in dua, whilst others clad in two white sheets calling out , 'Labaik Allahumma labaik'. However, one thing was pretty obvious. lt seemed as though every soul uras in quest for somethlng. Wasn't every one desperately seeking the Lord of the Ka'aba? Wasn't everyone searching for The Merciful Allah who had invited them as guests despite the filth and evil that their hearts contained? Wasn't every soul in pursuit of the One and Only who had the power to forgive them and take them into His merciful embrace?

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With their heads hanging remorsefully and tears rolling down, they pleaded in front of The Almighty... a sensation of awe clenched their hearts as they clung to the Multazam, ... it was quite apparent that that they had no other door to knock on.

Helpless and feeble, but hopeful of their Host's generosity and compassion, they continued knocking. ln the mataaf, it seemed as though the 'crowd of lovers'was spinning around the unique washing machine of hearts (Al-ka'aba), emerging spotless and immaculate after the seventh rinse.

This scenario made me wonder why people who are moving towards the same goal, who are seeking the same Lord ,who are eager to please the same Allah ,and loving the same One and Only are standing as rivals in every matter, displaying hostility against each other ?Why are these lovers of Allah vulnerably fragmented ,hence falling an easy prey to Shaytaan ?

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HazratAbu Hurairah Radhiallahuanhu reports that Nabi Sallallahualaihiwasallam said, "Whoever listens to one ayah of the Qur'aan receives double reward. Furthermore, the reciter will receive a light (nur) on the day of Qiyamah.

HazratUqbah bin Amir reports that Nabi Sallallahualaihiwasallam said, "To recite the Quraan in a loud voice is likened to the giving of charity openly, and to recite it silently is like distributing charity secretly."

Hazrat Ubaidah Mulaiki (R.A) narrates that Nabi Sallahualaihiwasallam said, "Oh people, do not use the Quraan as a pillow that is do not be neglectful towards it. Recite it daily and correctly as it ought to be read. Propagate it, recite it in a beautiful voice, and ponder over its meanings so that you may be successful. Do not be hasty to be rewarded for you will be rewarded in the hereafter."

The above narration denotes that a person should be mindful of his recitation.

Rather it should be read often and abundantly taking into consideration it's rights and etiquettes BY:MOULANA SHAHID ADAM

Etiquettes of the Holy Quraan It shoutd be known that true benefit can only be derived from something when all its etiquettes are carried out in full. The same applies to the Quraan. Some of the etiquettes of the Quraan are as follaws; To have wudhu.

Face the Qibla.

Sit in a clean place.

Recite with humility.

Correct the intention.

Keep the pleasure of Allah in mind.

Concentrate during recital.

Do not allow the mind to stray.

To apply itr before recital.

To make Miswak.

To wear clean and decent clothes.

Avoid unnecessary conversation during recital. lf speech is necessary, recite laawuz when recommencing.

Quraan can be recited either loudly or softly according to circumstances.

It can be recited looking or by heart.

Quraan should be recited in a melodious voice.

Recite the Quraan in the tone of the Arabs.

However the laws of tiiweed shoutd be observed under all circumstances.

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had been admitted as a cancer patient in tTre hospital.ileiectedlv stared al his medical report. He smiled desriairingly as the doctors, 'ivho w6re left with no other alrernative. explained to'him thai there seemed to be no cure lor this

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He walked home forlorn and downhearted thinking how short and unfair life had been...

Gatherins uo all his courase he inlormed his wife verv lovinslv. "It seerns as though the time has come"when you and tivilt finally be separated as iny cha-nies of getting well aie nil."

Very calmly, his wife asked him to prornise that he would agree to everything she said.

Affectionaiely, she assured him that she would give him sofrething thaf wouTd make him absolutely fit'and healthy again.

The despondent man asked her, "In view ofthe fact that this disease is incurable, how do you intend to treat and cure me,honey?"

The wife asked him if he loved her and without hesitance he replied in the affirmative. She then said to him that if he truly loved her, he should give his word tliat he would do as he was told.

Crestfallen and sad he prbrnised to comply as h6 wanted to give as much happiness as he could to his wife, before departing from this world.

His wile got up and brought a jug olwater. She prayed something and blew on it. She then gave it to her h"usbahd to drink"and ieq"uested him to drinl from the ju[-whenever he was thirsty.Such is Allah's power and supremacy that after a few days, he sensed a change in his health. He was feeling muih better. He went to-the hospital and had a full health check*up done including his blood clunt. Astoundinely. the results sliowed that there was no trace olcdncer in his blool.

Unable to digest this, he we-nl for another health check up to a different medical hospital. He was baffled'irhen botn results were similar showing no signs of cancer in the blood.^

He came home to his wife and said," My blood shows no trace of cancer and I am feeling better than before, Please tell me what is going on?"

The wife told him to fulfill his promise first. The content husband told her that he would do every thing she would say.

"Proclaim your faith in Allah and His messenger Sallal lahu alaihi Wasallam and become

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Muslim." s"he said.

This was like a bombshell for him. "What are you saying?" he asked.

"Allah has cured you and given you good health. Moreover you promised to do as I say. The time has come to fulfilI your promise."

He hesitantlv said. "l never thousht vou would ask for such a thins! Your father is a hiehranking and'dominant Hindu andyoir come lrom an influential Hi"ndu background. lIh-e ever finds o-ut he will kill vou!

"This is the time to fulf,rll your promise..." his wife said steadfastly.

Spellbound and speechless, Alhamdulilah, he prayed the kalima and declared his faith in Allah.

Tten he asked his wife for in account of the sa^gaturrounding the matter including how she had become a Muslim.

The wife began... play with. She was my neighbour. as "When I was little I had a Muslim friend whom I used to -eveining, I found her mother teaching well as a class-mate .Whenever I went to her house in the Our'aan to the children of the localitv and mv friend would be amongst them as well. One day I sit next to her and when she learned-her lessbn, I learned it as well. When her mother listeneil to her lesson I also requested, E &*-W .& E IO tOG WRITTEI{ INSIDE II{ &RABxe

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" Dear aunty,please listen to mine as we11.1' With a look of shock and bewilderment aunty told me to pray.

When her mum noticed my enthusiasm and talent, she advised me to come on a regular basis and learn. In addition, she cautioned me not to tell anyone about this activity.

This is how I completed my Qur'aan (naazta) together with rny friend within a period of two I complained to aunty, "All the other children have a copy of the Qur'aan at home so they can read it at home while I don't have one so what should I do?"

years. After completion, one day

Aunty advised me, "Memorize Surae Inshirah. The known advantages of this Surah are countless. I have heard from my elders and pious predecessors that if one prays this Surah and blows on a sick person or blows on some water and gives a sick person to drink, then Allah-willing his health will be restored."

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became a Muslim and through the passing years aunty gave me precious advice and taught me more about Islam.

The time came when I had to leave my parent's home. I went to Aunt's place and cried in anguish...

"Aunty, what am I going to do now? I came to your house and prayed the Qur'aan when ever I liked, but now I am getting married to a Hindu man. I will not find the Qur'aan there and I will have to hide my faith too!"

Aunty consoled me saying that she would somehow pack the Qur'aan for me. I thought to

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Hence Aunty sent a message to my mother that your daughter is my daughter's best friend.

Thus, my daughter wishes to give some clothes and accessories to your daughter as a gift. you give permission, I can have these clothes made. They agreed.

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Aunty had some very beautiful and expensive clothes stitched for me and gift packed them in extremely attractive wrappers .Amidst these clothes she also packed a Qur'aan. She requested my parents not to open the beautiful and meticulous packing as it would be more appropriate if I unpacked it with my husband in my new home. My parents liked her idea and they admitted that it was very beautifully packed and that I should do likewise.

I came to your home, the first thing I did was hid the Qur'aan. Every day when you left for work, I carefully took the Qur'aan out from its hiding place and read it. As soon as your knocking off time would approach I would put the Qur'aan back into its hiding place. For so many years I concealed my Imaan from you. However, when you fell exceedingly ill that all medication ceased to work on you and it seemed as though death was knocking at the door, I had a firm belief that where medicines wouldn't work, Allah Ta'alah's Kalaam would definitely work. Taken from the lectures of Hazrat Moulana ZulfiqarAhmad Naqshbandi D.B. When

The ordeal of pain and sufFering goes on ....As we rummage around helplessly for answers to understand where the Ummah has gone wrong. Why not search inside the encyclopedia of 'lslam'? ls it not our sins which have thrust us into a defensive corner of retreat? ls it not our sins which subject us to a holocaust of disgrace and subtle elimination? Yes, the deprivation of peace, frustration, and sufFering are all a consequence of our sins.

Let us repent and combat the fatal and disparaging disease of sin to breathe life and strength into the Ummah. The sacrifice is little but the outcome will be worth it.

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P'qiffiS,{JtT It was his daily routine to buy a gallon of milk from the corner shop before returning home in the evening. He specifically bought his milk from this shop because it was very lively at this time. With a loaf ofbread and a gallon of milk he waited patiently, in the queue behind an extremely elegant woman clad in black. Though he could not see her face, he felt an outlandish sense of attraction towards her.His thoughts were still wandering when, the woman at the counter let out a soft'thank you' as she handed over the change and receipt.

As he exitedthe shop his eye caught a glimpse of the same woman a few paces ahead. Her silky velvet-like hair covered her face as she turned and signaledhim to follow. . .

In vain, he struggled with his heart and reasoned with his mind as he knew his family awaited him at home, however it seemed as though desire and lust had triumphed.

He hastened towards her, desperately trying to keep pace...tuming from comer to comer running from street to street. For a moment his heart skipped a beat as he thought he lost sight of her. Again with the tuft of silk spread over her face she turned to guide him or...misguide him?

He accelerated his steps as he could not bear the feeling of excitement in his gut. He wondered who she could be, where she was taking him as she led him beyond reach, tantalizingly ahead, away from the city centre , farther and farther.

The sun was sinking deeper and deeper into the sky while the call for prayer echoed in his ears and for a split second he returned back to his senses. It was time for prayer wasn't it?

His wife and children would be wonying for him. As the thoughts tickled his mind, he heard a luring chuckle and reahzed, she wasn't so far away. Surely he could pull up an excuse for his wife and probably repent to Allah later on.

Turning a deaf ear to the pleas of his heart and mind he continued in twilight. He followed her into a dilapidated building, skipping a few steps on the staircase at a time to keep pace with her until sh-e stood by the door.

She turned a rusty iron key through the keyhole and entered. There was no turning back . . he slid in after her. He found himself in a small, dark and empty room. There was nothin_e in it except alarge flat bed without any stands covered with a white cotton sheet. There u-as hardly any space to move about.

With her shapely back towards him she whispered in a soft husky tone, "Lock the door. please."He complied.

Pointing towards the window she gestured, "Throw the keys out."

A beam of thought coupled with fear flashed through the gloom of his lust for a moment.

Would it have been another day or time may be he would have tried to escape. However in the present state, the thick veil of fervent passion formed an impermeable layer over his understanding.

"Well the time for Maghreb is almost finished and I missed my Asr too.. ." he thought to himself. "Just this once and then no more . . . " he tried to reason with himself once agatn.

Battling against the fear rising in his heart, he extended his hands and threw the keys out.

Bubbles rose from the pit ofhis gut making him feel nauseous and fearful.

She walked up to him with incredibly enticing steps and slowly lifted the mass of shiny black silk to reveal the features of a repulsive old woman.

'Welcome. . . I am Dunya, your beloved. You spent all your valuable years running after me, reasoningwithyourself and cheating others. You committed sin after sinwiththe intention of repenting later. . . HaaHaa now you have caught up with me in your grave. " She laughed and laughed until she ultimately spun into a particle of dust and disappeared leaving the man to face his outcome. .

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T'flf, T'ATT'ERED SHAWL Aminah Daadi, sensing the prospect of her death looming on the horizon, called her fifteen year old grandson, Muhammed, and gave him the following instructions, "Beta, shortly the reality of death shall intervene, causing you and I to part from each other etemally; hence I wish to leave you with a small request.

The day I die, after washing my body, prior to wrapping it in a shroud place this shawl under my head." Muhammed could not'hold back his tears upon seeing the gleam ofbeseech in his beloved granny's eyes.

He assured her that he would definitely execute her plea; since he identified with the sentimental love she had for that shawl.

The veracity of the old woman's words soon became manifest; the aged woman did indeed die shortly after this moving episode. The grandson in compliance to his beloved granny's request handed over the tattered shawl to the woman in charge of enshrouding the body.

"In accordance to my daadi's final request, please put this shawl under her head."

"This is not allowed in Islam dear, hence, I shall not be able to fulfil her request," said the woman.

However, owing to the love Muhammed had for his granny, he persisted that his daadi's last appeal should certainly be carried out. The woman responsible on the other hand was equally unmoved despite the grandson's unflinching effort to convince him.

"I can never act against the Shariah in order to implement the request of the deceased, if you are not convinced, you may consult a Mufti and he too will tell you that such aplea cannot be

lulfilled in Islam."

Just then Muhammad's friend gesticulated toward an old woman standing with a piece of paper a little fui"ther away from him. The dejected boy ran toward her as he realized she was her granny's closest friend; Fatimaah Daadi. Fatimaah dadi handed over the paper to him while tears cascaded down her wrinkled face without a word.

Muhammed was overcome with emotion as he read out the contents of the letter. "Dear Muhammed despite your being my most beloved grandson, I had to part with you one day.

Despite my passionate love for the shawl; the shawl from which I never parted for a split second ever since I ushered into my twilight years has been separated from me ultimately, by DEATH. Remember, all that you will take along from this transient world is a white piece of cloth; kafn.

Knocking on the door enters death...

Intoning, "You may now breathe your last breath" I have been sent to take away your soul, This is the final moment, the ultimate call, My chilly grip waiting to devour you day and nigh Waiting for the precise moment to strike.

Like a zealous lion scrutinizing its prey.

I have been waiting to take you away You can't run away, for this day has been chosen In an instant your limbs will be frozen One after the other your family will come, Your wife, your children and your mum Holding back the tears in their eyes They will say their final good byes In your grave you shall enter alone No one will accompany you to that zone If you had been good while you had the chance in that case today... joy you would sense But, no you didn't take the time to pray, For Shaytan you fell an easy prey So now you will see what I will do to you, And with this death clouts its first blow, Leaving you motionless on the floor...

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Asthma is a condition in which the patient has recurrent attacks of wheezing. Usuallyeach attack clears up with medical treatment. Attacks produce avanety of diiability from mild distress to severe incapability. Asthma can develop arry time in life but most often starts in childhood.

Causesl In asthmatics, the bronchial tube muscles which take air into the air spaces in the lungs become irritated by one or more 'trigger'. The muscles contract, causing the tubes themselves to narrow so that air can't move freely in or out of the lungs. The tubes also produce more mucus than usual, which further reduces the air flow . Asthmatics tend to have more trouble getting air out of, rather than into, the lungs.

There are many possible asthmatics triggers. The first attack is often set of by a lung infection. Subsequent attacks brought forth by similar infections or even an ordinary cold. Allergies can also trigger attacks. Some drugs may provoke a wheezing attack if the asthmatic has become allergic to them. Exercise can also bring on an attack, as can emotional upsets and even sudden changes in the weather and temperature.

Symptoms and signs: Wheezing is a characteristic symptom of asthma sometimes accompanied by a cough.

The pulse rate rises and often sufferers can't speak as they are so short of breath.

Treatmentl An attack can be treated using drugs that widen the contracted bronchial tubes- they are often taken via an inhaler. Steroid may also be prescribed and antibiotics must be taken in cases where the attack was triggered by abacterial infection. If the attack is particularly severe or normal medication does not help, call a doctor immediately.

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ITALL. It works 100 percent of the time, although the scientists atthe Canada Research Council (who discovered it) aren't sure why. To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or an adult, as we found out personally), put Vicks Vapo Rub generously on the bottom of the feet^at bedtime and then cover with socks.

Even persistent, heaq| deep coughing will stop in about five minutes, and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. This works 100 percent of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition, it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep

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alternative therapies like acupressure.

I just happened to tune in to a.m. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical make-up of these strong drugs, so I listened. It was found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime and in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.

My wife tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100 percent! She said it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her. The coughing stopped in a few minutes, and believe me, this was a deep (incredibly annoying -

every few secondsl), Uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night she used it. Ifyou end up sick, try it yourselfand you will be absolutely amazed at the effect.

I heard the head ofThe Canada Research Council describe these findings by their scientists when they were investigating the

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How our elders attained perfection through displaying respect to their Ustaadhs :lbne Wahaab used to say that all his achievements were undeniably the result of respecting lmam Malik R.A.

lmam Shafi (R.A.) said, 'Throughout the lesson I would turn the pages of my book with utmost care and gentleness lest the sound should disturb my teacher.'

When he was still a student, Shah Abdur Rahman Muhaddith Pani pati R.A. left Pani pat for further studies .Upon his departure he met all his teachers except one.

When he reached Saharanpur and resumed his studies, amazingly he could not retain anything in his memory. Upon reflection it dawned upon him that he had not met one of his Ustaadhs when he left Paani Pat. He immediately wrote a letter of apology to that particular Ustaadh in which he asked for forgiveness for not being able meet him. The Ustaadh soon replied saying, 'When you did not come to meet me, I thought, perhaps you regarded me inferior in knowledge to the other Ustaadhs. However your letter has clarified and unraveled my doubts. I pray for your wellbeing.'

After receiving this reply, Shah Abdur Rahman Muhaddith Pani pati (R.A.) felt a sense of relief .Furthermore, as a result of making his Ustaadh content he never failed to commit any of his lessons to memory again.

HazralMirza Mazhare Jane Jaana R.A. accomplished.the level of instruction in Hadith under his Ustaadh Haji Muhammad Afzal (R.A.).After the graduation , Haji Muhammad Afzal (R.A.). bestowed him with his topi (cap) which he had worn for '15 years under his amamah (turban).That night HazralMirzaMazhare Jane Jaana (R.A) soaked that topi in a bowl of hot water.When he woke up in the morning he squeezed the cap and drank the murky black water from the bowl.

He later commented, "'The water I had drunk out of awe and love for my sheikh and respect for ilm, has left my heart illumined to such an extent that nothing remains complicated."

Nowadays students fail to show due respect to teachers and Ustaadhs and later complain that they are facing difficulties memorizing their lessons or despite arduous studies are failing to achieve excellent grades.

Let the feats of our pious elders serve as a beacon for all. ( Taken from : Hazrat Moulana Zulliqar Ahmed Naqshbandi D.B.'S Baa Adab Baa Naseeb)

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Nabi sallallahu alaihi Wasallam said: O Ali, eat olives and use its oil for mixing purposes, for Shaytan does not approach a person who uses olive oil for a period of 40 days.

Commentary Modern medicines accept the medical uses of olive oil such as it: a) Helps digestion and also strengthens the digestive organs. b) Provides health and energy. c) When rubbed it removes aches and body pains. d) Relives pain of sting (bee). e) Gargle with olive oil, it strengthens the teeth.

f) Blackens hair. g) Removes stomach aches and cleans the bowel. on the head, it relieves pain.

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Anas bin Maalik Rddiallahu taala anhu reports Nabi sallallahu alaihi Wasallam saying: " When Jannah laughed the mushroom came out and when the earth laughed its treasures came'out."

There are 3 kinds of mushrooms: a) black mushroom this is poisonous. b) whitish reddish mushroom : this is not recommended. c) white mushroom its extract is very good for the eyes. If applied for several days it removes the whiteness from the eyes (blindness). Its extract however is not useful for blood shot eyes. Its extract is especially good for eyesore as a result ofheat, but it is notgood for eye sore because ofcold.

Dried and ground mushrooms stops diarrhoea and if a paste is made of mushroom u,ith vinegar and placed over the navel of a person whose navel has shifted from theposition then it easily shifts back to its position..Taken from: Tibbi Nabwi

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Due to a great famine in Bani lsrael many lives were lost . A man who happened came out of the town for some errand at that time, noticed a huge mound of sand which looked like a mountain. Upon seeing such a huge mound of sand he thought to himself unhappily, "lf only I had that much of flour, I would have distributed it throughout the country."

It is stated in a Hadith that at that instant Allah Ta'alah ordered the angels, "Go and write the reward of making Sadaqah of flour equal to that mound of sand in my servant's book of deeds," It is stated in a hadith,(words to the effect) "Verily actions will be judged by intentions."

It is not how great the deed is but the sincerity with which it has been carried out that earns the acceptance of Allah Ta'ala.(This story been taken from Khutbaate Faqeer part 11 )

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Atrhamdulilah, it has some to sur kn*wledge that more and more Muslirns are beccming cautialis regarding what they eat. Readers f,reqne*tly expres$ their grxitude fhrough rnails abcut the al#arefiess created thrsuglr the'Importance cf Halal food'page. We kave rnentioned tin:le and again irr our previor.ls issuss that there is a direct link befqreen the consumpti*n of Halal food and obedience to Altrah" Furtherrncre, the ecnsumpti*:n af haraam foods serves as a $trsng hindrauc* in the acceptance of *ur duas"ln present tirnes when the Urnmah is being targetecl from all riirections let us unite, eat halal arrd raise cur hands.

Current Breakthr*ugh . " .

Cosrrreti*s- are manufacfured from a substance called collagen which is derived fr*rn placentas aftd aborted fetuses.

L-Cysteine- a lron e$sential amina acid used in nearly all bakery products as a refining egent, which prevents ttre dor:gh frcm shrinking" It is also used as a m"ltriert in infa*t rNilk formula and dietary supplements. This rubstance is derived frorn human irai.q chicken &athers, eow hcrn petroleurn by-products and synthetic material. Recent rep*rts revealed that a Jewish rabbi refused to kcsher certify L-Cysteine from hurnan liair cbtained flom a temple in India where hair is cut for religious rituals. Beware; human hair is the cheapest scurce fcr L-Cysteiue. The ruling regarding L-Cysteine is that if it is derived fram human hair it is nof halal on the other hand if it is derived from feathers or synthetic materiatr itx,ill be halal.

Slaughter houses and butcheries provide manufactursrs of the food industries with bl**d pla*ma powder which is used in processing rneat products like burgers, sausage s etc Brushes usecl f*r basting ar* aflen ffi*de *fpig hair.

Extracts from the anal scent glands ofthe civet cat are use d to make perfurnes.

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The significance of consuming halal foods and refraining even from doubtful foods is evident from all the Ahadeeth mentioned above.

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BIOGRRPIIY OT TIC KING Of TIIC UNVER'C.TRRN'TRTION Of RH'RNU'.'[YNR IIRZRRT MOUMNR ORMRUZ ZNMRN

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THE BOYCOTT As the strength and honour of Rasoolullah H-JqJc4ii.sJ..a)a nd h is com pa nions g rew day by day, the Quraish also stepped up their efforts against them and boycotted Rasoolullah (&Jqlcqilorl) and his clan Banu Hashim. For three whole years Rasoolullah (&JcJcci,,r.La) and his companions suffered the hardships of the boycott in a valley which is famously known as "Sha'be Abi Taalib".

Rasoolullah (&JcJc4iJ.r.J.a) was forty-nine years old at the time of the boycott.

DEMISE OF UNCLE ABU TAALIB AND HAZRAT KHADI JAH +:c,sJl- <il .r'.o-1 ln the tenth year of Prophethood, both Mother Khadijah c,c -ilt- <ito;, and Uncle Abu Taalib passed away. Their companionship, benevolence, loyalty and support for Rasoolullah (&tqJc<itoJ..a) are well documented in the books of Seerah.

However, Uncle Abu Taalib left this world without accepting lslam, causing great grief to Rasulullah (!-J4Jcdl.$J..a).

After his demise Rasulullah (&J4Jcqilu.J-a)was faced with several forms of hardship, one after the other.

JOURNEY TO TA'IF After the demise of Uncle Abu Taalib, the Quraish took advantage and left no stone unturned in persecuting Rasoolullah GLJtulc4iJ.$J..a). The lack of response from the people of Makkah Mukarramah d s hea riened R a sool u a h (!-9eJcqii,r.J..a), so in the tenth year of Prophethood (end of Shawwal), Rasoolullah ((&rq&qn*J,-)left for Ta'if with llazral 2aiAOin Haarithah q:c oJle., aito;;. He invited the people of Ta'if towards the truth and, for an entire month, remained busy in propagation and guidance. i

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Rasoolullah (J-tqicqXoJ,-) to stone Him, causing bloody injuries to His shins and HazratZaid (RA)'s head.

Eventually after a month of apparently futi le effort, Rasoolu I la h 11.t9qJc <iloJ.a)

returned from Ta'if and it was this point in time that Utbah's Christian slave Uddas became a Muslim. On the return journey Rasoolullah (J-Jc,lccil.$J,.a) spent a night in Nakhlah, where a congregation of genies accepted lslam.'(Awjaz us Siyar) ME'RAAJ On the twenty-seventh of Rajab, in the tenth year of Prophethood, Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'alah took his beloved Rasool

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universe. This unique journey is known as Me'raaj.

Firstly, He (&rql"4il6J.-) proceeded from Masjid-ul-Haraam in Makkah Mukarramah to Bait-ul-Maqdis in Palestine, wherein He (J-J4Jc4i,.$J.a) led allthe Prophets (A.S) in Salah. Thereafter, He (J-sql"<iloJ..a) was taken up to the skies meeting with several Ambiyaa (A.S) before reaching the heavenly tree known as Sidrat-ulMuntaha.

Thereafter, He (J-rqJcdJ.$J.-) proceeded to the Kaa'bah of the angels which is known as Bait-ul-Ma'moor. At this point Rasoolullah ((J-JcJccn,$Ia) was blessed with a unique meeting with his creator wherein arnongst other things the five obligatory Salah were ordained.

BAY'AT AL AQABAH OOLA (THE FIRST OATH IN THE VALLEY OF AQABAH) During the Hajj season, Rasoolullah

However, not even a single person was favoured with true guidance and instead the people of Ta'if treated Rasoolullah (J--gc+bqnd.-) with utmost disrespect and contempt. On one occasion, they sent their street urchins and slaves after

(J-J4Jc4iJ,$La) would frequent the tents of

the pilgrims at the plains of Mina to invite the pilgrims to lslam. ln the first year, six people from Madinah Munawwarah accepted lslam and promised to return the next year.

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HAKIMUL ISLAM QARI MUHAMMAD TAYYEB SAHIB R.A.

This luminary shone upon the horizon in 1315 and steeped the world in twilight with his departure in 1897.

His birth is said to be the result of the duas of the distinguished Mustajaabud da'waat of Fatah Pur. Hazrat Tayyeb Sahib had three elder brothers who passed away during their childhood. After their demise Hazrat's mother did not conceive for a long period of time. This caused great anxiety to Sheikhul Hind Mahmudul Hasan R.A who had an intense desire that the succession of the Qasmi clan should continue. Thus he sent someone to Fatah Pur to request the Mustajaabud da'waat Sheikh to make dua for HaafizAhmed (Hazrat's father) .The pious sheikh meditated for a while before giving the glad tidings of a son in the following words, "A son, will be born soon, he will grow up to be a Haafize Qur'aan, Qari, an alim and a Haji." (Time and fate later confirmed the veracity of his words).

Back in those days, people celebrated the occasion when the child started his Quraan. Renowned scholars would be invited and the child would recite his first lessons upon the hands of a prominent Alim.This celebration would be called,'Celebration of Bismillah' Eminent personages were invited to Hazrat Qari Tayyeb Sahib's 'Celebration of Bismillah'and Hazrat initiated his first lesson upon the hands of Hazral Moulana Zulfiqar Sahib (the father of Sheikhul Hind R.A.) who was the most distinguished dignitary of the era. After the ceremony all the pious saints lifted their hands for the six year old child who had only begun his first lesson without any idea how the sparkle of these duas would brighten his future.

Soon after, Hazrat Qari Tayyeb Sahib started his Hifz and Tajweed. He committed the entire Qur'aan to memory in 1326, at the age of 11 .

Since childhood he showed keen interest in educational activities. He enthusiastically participated in speech competitions and always surpassed his fellow students. With the passing time, Hazrat attained such perfection and eloquence in speech that he is still remembered today for his invaluable sermons.ln addition, his voice was so pleasant and melodious that whenever he recited the Qur'aan stillness and admiration enveloped the entire atmosphere. Whenever he visited Thaana Bhawan, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (R A.) Who hardly ever allowed any soul to lead namaaz on his prayer mat would request Qari Sahib to lead the salaah in his melodious voice.

Hazral Qari Tayyeb Sahib was not only distinctively handsome but also possessed knowledge of high degree. His quest for learning drove him deeper and deeper into the oceans of knowledge where he collected the most unique pearls over the period of ten years. When he graduated from the Darul-uloom , his heart had become an unparalleled treasure trove of knowledge .

Hazrat was loved by most of the Akaabir (pious predecessors) of his time, whose duas, love and spiritual attention drove him to the pinnacle of excellence. May Allah raise the status of this dazzling lamp of the Qasmi Clan and fill his grave with noor .Ameen

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sP[&{T',U"&fu "&$.tu&flffiffiT ru* ffi eâ&#x201A;Źe"$,JhD Allah Ta'ala says in the Holy Our'aan: Are they jealous of people over what Allah Ta'ala has granted them out of His Fadhl?

[surahAl

Nisaa' verse 54]

And from the mischief of the Haasids [I invoke Your refuge] when they begin to act upon their jealous] [Surah Al Falaq verse no 5]

Rasoolullah Sallalliho Alaihi wa Sallam is reported to have said: Stay away from Jealousy as it devours your hasanaat fgood deeds] the way fire devours wood. [Abu Dawood]

Do not be jealous of each other.

[sahih Muslim]

The definition of Hasad: Hasad means to feel aversion towards what another person possesses, and to desire the obliteration of that ne'mah.

Stages of Hasad:

?lmpulsive envy: This is the instinctive reaction of a person's nafs when he sees something attractive in another personrs possession. This impulsive envy is not accompanied by u mulicious desire for that person to lose his ne'mah. This is beyond a person's control. ?Proactive jealousy: This is a major sin, and causes extensive damage to a person's spiritual status.

ZSubdaedjealousy: This is a source of great reward and spiritual upliftment.

Causes of Hasad:

1.' Love of material

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possessions.

2. Greed for wealth.

3. Desire of leadership and social sta 4. Malice.

5. Grudge.

6. Kibr. . :71, Satanic impulse.

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1.I feel resentment in my heart upon seeing another person's progress.

2 .I cannotbear the prospect of another person being praised.

3.The animal within me feels agitation whenever I see someone in good clothes or a good vehicle.

4Jam quick in misconstruing situations and I easily form bad opinions about people.

5.I have a habit of instigating

ill feelings

against others.

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur'aan [tafseer of an ayah in Surah Al-Nisaa'] One who is jealous of My Ne'mah upon another being is in reality objecting to My system

of distribution.

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Jf,AtOUSY JEALOUSY Our weak little hearls are forever filled with malice, hatred, envy and for the most part jealousy. The feeling of enr,y upon seeing someone with something good and wishing that it belonged to you and hoping desperately that it would be snatched away from the possessor, is known as jealousy.

O weak little human beings why not ponder over and appreciate what Allah has bestowed you with, regardless of what others have? By doing so you will leam to value and appreciate Allah for all the bounties you enjoy. This will enable you to become a happier person.

The Prophet Sallal lahu alaihi Wasallam said, "Jealousy eats away the good deeds just as fire consumes wood" Jealousy has driven many a soul to perpetrate abominable evils such as murder, witchcraft, hatred enmity, breaking of family ties etc all which Islam significantly discourages.

Excessive zikr coupled with istigfaar helps the victim overcome this problem.

Always remember that Allah in His infinite wisdom has destined a set proportion for every human being. Therefore despair not... no soul shall derive a grain more or a grain less than what was ordained.

So why turn green with enr,y andblaze black with jealousy? Who is the unhappy one at the end of the day? Humaira Gangat Grade 5 LICEF

HASAD: Hasad is one of the most destructive emotions man may anchor against his fellow brother. It causes him to wish evil for others and to be pleased when a misfortune befalls them.

The prophet Sallallahualaihiwasallam warned against this atrocious habit, "beware ofjealousy, for verily it devours good deeds how fire consumes dry wood."

Hasad is a disease of the heart and it brews up therein, spraying its gloom and darkness in the heart, the more it is nurtured. It is so deadly that Allah has asked us to seek protection from it in the following verses of the Qur'aan, 'I seek refuge from Allah, the Lord of the day break from the mischief and

evil of what he has created.'

This sensation erupts in the heart due to many reasons; anger, malice, affogance, and the most prevalent of allis, the love for fame.

Let not your heart become an incubator of this fatalmalady for it exudes nothing but untold ruin in the life of he who lets it permeate. Hajra Bibi Maherban Twatotela School

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MY ROI,E MODEL My role model is one of the best Imams by the name of Muhammad Bin Idris Bin Abbas Bin Uthrnan Bin Shafi. This illustrious man was wcll known by the name of his forefather Shafi.

He belonged to the Quraish tribe. His family trcc joins with Abd Manaaf, the great grandfather of Rasululah (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallarn). hnam Shafi was bom in Ghaznah. It is reported that he was bom on the day Imarn Abu Hanifah died. He was brought up in acute paucity such that at tir-r-rcs hc did not even possess paper to write his educational notes; but look at the unflinching enthusiasm of this man that he did not abandon himsclf to his fate but he made use of bones on such grey days. In his youth he studied Poetry, History and Arabic.

In-rarn Sahib was incornparably brilliant; it is related that at the mere age of seven, he memorised the entire Qur'aan in one rnonth. He learnt onc Para a day and rcad it later in Taraweeh from memory. imam Sahib commenced his religious studies at a very tender age.

He studied under Imam Maalik (Rahrnatulah Alaih). He cornitted1721 Ahadeeth to memory and wrote 113 kitaabs. hnam Sahib was extremely kind and possessed an outstanding character too. May A1lah makc us kind likc hirn.

MY ROLE MODEL My role model is none other than the last and the rnost beloved messenger of Allah; Muhammed Sallallahualaihiwasallarn. This great man has shown humanity how to obey our one and only creator, Ailah by exarnple. Hence cvery leader too should follow in his footsteps and lead by example. He had so much love for his Umrnah that he forgave the people of Taif who hurl him and did not even takc revenge. Instead, he made dua for them. He is the rnan whom I admire the most and aspire to become like. This is because he went through a lot of torture and pain not for his own benefit but for our sake. I am also going to struggle like him till I die. May Allah grve me also the love that he had for his Ummah and make rne like hirn.

N'IY ROLE MODEL Nly parents are 1ny role model for the love that thcy give us no one can ever give. Love is intrinsic in the heart of every parent. The heart of every parent is imbued with the love for their child by Allah. Hence a gift like parents is unmatchable and so is their love, care and tenderness. I can not imagine what life can be like without thern. They supported me since I was a little baby and they take care of me at every stagc of rny 1i1-e. When I go an,tss they guide and put me right me all the while radiating their unbeatable love. They provrde for us and equip us with the best character and morals so we may bloom into responsible adults tomorrow and become one of the best future leaders of our tirne. Life wlthout parents is like a bird without wrngs. A bird without wings can walk though, but only a shor-t distance. So is life without parents, it is extrcmcly hard to carry forward successfully without their guidance and suppofi. May Allah grant us all the ability to cherish and appreciate our parents.

MY ROLE MODEL Who is my role model? It is nonc othcr than my parcnts. Today when our parents simply ask for a cup of water we greet them*with an appallingly sour face. imagine what gocs through thcir hearl at that lnoment, put yourself in their shoes, the parents that underwent an unlirnited amount of pain to merely put a smile on your face are today responded with such unkindness'l Today you shamelessly retort thc mother who spent countless sleepless nights whcn you were unwell and the father who tirelessly worked from dawn to dusk for your sake? It is time wc realized their rank and sincerely repented to Allah and to thern for such unkindness. Let us make a firm intention that we will respect them, be kind and obedient to them and keep them huppy otherwise Allah will become displeased with us if we continuc like this

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MY ROLE MODEL Teachers are the shining stars of our nation. Aprofession that is generally undercstin'iatcd yct is the rnost irnporlant of all. Who cmpowers the future generation with lifc and survival skills. It is a teacher and not a doctor nor a president but a teacher. How can u,e be future leaders without their ire$ing hand'l Really they need to be appreciated and thanked. Could I have survived without their help, advice and support? Surely not. and so I say they are my role rnodels. They teach and sharpen our thinking capacity and so assist us in broadening our horizons. Thcy help us discover our talents and potential, which channcls us toward the best career we then take up later in life; so you can becomc a responsible individual. They mould us into respectable

people in the society by infusing good morals, ethics and Islamic values in us. They play a pivotal role in edifying us how to distinguish between right and wrong. To all the teachers, I wish to thank you and I pray thatAllah protects you so you can continuc bencfiting many lnore gene ral ions.

MY RPLEUODEL: My role model is Hazrat Umar Brn Khattab Radhiallahuanhu. He belonged to the Bani Adi farnily of the Quraish tribe. He was thirteen years younger than the Prophet Sallahualaihiwasallatn.

He accepted Islam in the 6"' year of Nabuwwat as a result of the dua of our beloved Prophet Sallallahualaihiwasallam. He was given the title of Al-Farooq (Distinguisher of truth and falsehood) by Nabi Sallallahuallahualaihiwasallam as he baidly took the Muslims to the Hararr to perforrn Salaah openly.

In the battle of Tabook he gave half of his wealth in the path ofAllah.

Nabi Sallahualaihiwasallam said, 'If there were a messenger after me, it would have been

Umar.'

He was appointed as the second Khalifa of Islam afterAbubakr Radhiallahuanhu. His Khilaf-ah lasted for ten years and it was known as the 'golden age of Islamic history.'

He was marlyred by a Persian;Abu lulu Firouz at the age of 63. His grave is next the grave of

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greatness compriscd the purification of a nation, stceped in barbarism and irnmersed in absolute moral darkness, the dynarnic personality, Muhammed Sallallahualaihiwasallam, the man who transfonled, refined and uplifted an entire nation, ruined as the Arabs were, made them the torch-bearers of Islam and civilization has every clairn to it. If greatness lies in the discordant elernents of society, by ties of brotherhood and charity their hannonizing. the Prophet of the deserl is undoubtedly, entitled to it. If greatness constitutes the wiping out of superstition, liannful practices, and re storing the honour in a society warped in dilapidation of human dignity, this man dcfinitely has got every title to this distinction. Hc dispelled irrational fear bred from superstitions. not frorn thc heart of one, but millions. If greatness lies in displaying high morals, Muhamrned had been acknowledged by friends and foes alike as Al-Arnin (the faithful). If greatness defines a conqueror, here is a man who rosc from a hurnble orphan to the rulcr ofArabia.

Muhammed was an epitome of sympathy, love and compassion. His entire mission revolved around rcctificatron and restoration of hurnan dignity. He kindled and refined the hearts of millions that were plunged headlong in the morass of spiritual obscurity with the

light of hnaan.

The personality of Muhammed can not be synopsized, as he was a preacher. businessman, warrior, philosopher, refornter. orator. emancipator of wotnen, a judge.

Born an orphan biessed with no material wealth, he was loved by all. He used to give a lot of importance to rnoral behavior by saying thc best of you are they who posses the be st morals.

The prophet indisputably exhibited the most sublime qualities. He did not merely deliver the word of Allah, but he explained it, interpreted it, trained and taught people how to live accordingly. by presenting a practical exalnple.

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FILL YOURSf,.LIF' vfltt+l pos{TlV'E tt Let us caruy out this sirnple exercise in order to switch to the positive.

To begin with, make a list of allthe incidents of the past when things did not go *"il for you.

Recorcl some of the mistakes that you cornmitted or recall the times that yotl experienced a failure of some kind.

What wcre some negative things you felt about yourself I As you bring this cvent to mind, noticc how you feel now ? Do you feel sacl or dljected ? Do notici any aches or tensions iou arising in your body ? you rright even notice yoJr rnuscles tightening.

Now take in a lcw really deep breathes, as you do so fi11 yourself with fresh energy. Stand up ancl stietch your muscles. Look around you, somethrng that holds a positive qtrality, sornething that is pleasing to the eye; a pretty rose, a glossy pebble and ponder ovcr the _{rancleur of the Almighty. Every little thing bears witness and epitomises the existence of our Clreator. Now slowly take in a few more breathes inrerwoven with a repeatcd SubhanAllah, as you allow your reflection over the majesty of-Allah sink deeper and deeper into your heart.

Bring three most positive quaiities you can think of that connect you to Allah. what are they,/ write thern down somewhere in large and vivid colours. Take each quality on" uy or" ura breathe it in. Think of Allah's love... envisage it bubbling throulh your bloodstream, through all your Veins and arteries, into every cell ofyour body. io that Every single organ is filled with it. How are you feeling nor.v?

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Go outside at night and breathe in the fresh air.

Look at the serene sky; look at the moon shining so bright, Gaze at the beautiful stars studded in the sky...Do yo, i. any cracks or any holes in it,l Ponder over how Allah has made the skies without any poles Lr support.

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"oh Allah, prevent Shaytan and nafs frotn overpowering me and defeating me in the same manner as you have held the skies and have prevented thern from falling Jn the ear-th.,i

or take ,oil in your hand and feel its texture, then ponder over your being created out of it.'o-.

The soil that you would deem below your dignity to walk on bare foot what you reality hail from.

Thus_, time and again we must think of'our origin, what we are created from, this enable us to evaluate Allah's magnanimity urJ develop humility within ourselves A joyful energy is released through this kind of awareness.

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The atmosphere around us is inseparably entwined with stress, thus, every soul goes through one form of stress or another. Stress in life is inevitable, in other words life without stress is unfeasible. However, our modern day life has divested and starved us of every iota of peace. Ironically as humanity is progressing materially; the price of contentment seems to be spiraling proportionally. Sadly, Muslims are groping in the obscurity of unislamic patterns for peace. Why, why are we so remiss of the unfading exquisiteness and beauty of our religion Islam? When Islam has offered us an unsurpassed solution, why do we want to resort to Yoga? Abandon your shell of ignorance and inhale every bit of the uniqueness of Islam. Why not turn to the unrivalled solution; meditation, where you connect yourself to your one and only Creator, Allah the almighty. Yes, you know that in yoga and the other forms of unislamic meditations you connect yourself to space or nothingness. No, you do not know that here Shaytan seizes the opportunity to meddle in your spiritual affairs? So why connect yourself to the space and be so awed by their mode of relieving stress.

This technique was recently discovered by them which we have had for centuries yet never bothered to implement. Now when they have decided to put it into practice we also want to tread their path with undisguised admiration.

WHAT IS ME,DITA|ION OR MURAQABA? Each moment one is mindful ofAllah, is a moment of meditation. Meditation contributes to the capacity to focus and remain focused. It helps to enhance the mental capabilities in order for one to lead a peaceful life. It is an exercise wherein one connects his heart to Allah.

HOW TO CARRY IT OUT: Muraqaba can be done at any time of day; however it is recommendable to do it at night after retiring from the day to day jobs O One should ensure the body and clothes are clean and pure.

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Cleanse the mind from all worries, anxieties and bad thoughts to maintain

internal purity.

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Open the window into your heart and see your true picture.

Muraqaba is a meditation that entails waiting in earnest for the mercy ofAllah to descend upon the heart. Remain quiet and still, without unnecessary movement of the body.

Focus on the rain of Allah Ta'alah's mercy descending upon the heart, washing it from all the filth of sins. Get soaked in this rain...

Thus, carry out this exercise every day and it will InshaAllah dispel allthe gloom and stress from your mind and heart and a feeling of contentment will permeate therein. Additionally, your thoughts and actions will take the route to righteousness thus performing good deeds and refraining from sin will become easy.

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NAUM,,S gONAPf,T'[TlON IMPORTANCE OF GOOD EDUCATION "Read in the name of thy Lord who created thee." These are the first words revealed to our Dear

Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to have said, "I have been sent as a teacher" Islam has gifted mankind with numerous bounties. One of the most wonderful gifts of Islam to Modem -urlr science. Islam introduced the world, the concept of one Allah and everything else as the creation ofAllah. With the advent of Islam the objects of worship became the objects of research. Islam's Golden age in science, technology and intellectual culture spanned for about 500 years. Muslims made tredendous progress in the field of different sciences, very few people know about Ibn Sina's best medical work.khaw arizmi influenced mathematical thought more than any other medieval writer. Abu al easim bin Abbas el Zahrawi was the father of surgery and so on, the list continues . The west taGs great pride in modern sciences as one of the greatest achievements of its intellect. An achievem.it or" should deny or belittle without Islamic science and philosophy to build on there would have been no

renaissance.

Muslims in this period were pious and feared Allah in all walks of life. They did not _ have greed and lust to accumulate wealth or fame, instead they used their power and khowledge to serue humanity and help one and ail. fh

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I rffi're serving peopie with their own hands and consideied it a privileg.. tto*"r.r, as time went on, their successors stafted accumulating wealth, building bungalows andlconsequently, sincerity in service was lost. It was then that Allah snatched the pow?l and knowledge from the Muslims and gave it to Europe. The need of the hour is to provide excellent education to our youngsters coupled with Iilamic values, which ought to be deeply imbibed in them. I wish to see today's youth to be experls in all lawful fields, f,e it Genealogy, Chemistry Biology, Astronomy, or Anatomy teiding their entire lifestyie according to the Shariah, adomed from head to toe in the garb of Sunnah ind above all being the walis of Allah. I aspire to see our youth challenging Darwin's theory. Muslim journalists sh"ould utilise the muscle of their ink for the cause of Deen, to dispel the myths and misconceptions surounding our religion, such as; Muslims are terroriqts, Muslim women under subjugaiion and so on. Good education coupled with Islamic values will enable our youth to become assets to humanity and most importantly, to fuither the cause of Islam. If we diligently work on our education system, then Insha' Allah we shall not only have a team of dedicated siientists, doctors, engineers and joumalists, but also pious and God fearing individuals in the next decade or two, ti'en we shall be leaders once again. The world then once more will have Islamic laws, which will make this chaotic world a better and a peaceful place to live in. M.GIGANI Within the world ever moving at a dizzy pace, there is scarcity of real good education. The total process of obtaining intellectual, moral and social instruction is educition. Similarly, our beloved prophet sallaliahu alaihi Wasallam in the 'cave of Hira'was awestruck with the first revelation ,'Iqra' which meant read, recite, ponder, research, acquire knowledge, proclaim etc, that believers 'must' hav.e a quest for knowledge.

As every complex machine in this world comes in with a catalogue and a manual which guides and instructs how the machine operates; the human body the most complex of all, too has b..:1.g_r_Y." a catalogue byAllahAlmighty through our Beloved prophet Muhammad saliallahu alaihi wasallam. The catalogue is none other than the miraculor. rt-oty euraan.

The Quraan was revealed in the Arab world where people were lawleis ,illiterate, cruel, absorbed in idol worship, involved in female infanticidi, diinking, gambling, ill treatment to women and slaves. But, the holy Quraan transformed the pagan-A.ibr irrto in illuminated nursery of heroes. The Quraan has several verses which are iigns to mankind, several signs have proved to be in accordance to modem science while others are still challenging.

Thus, education with not only mere subjects of social sciences and arithmetic but also the Islamic impact can transform and create good education. The Islamic aspect in all the subjects is the need of the hour. Along with academic studies, moral values like respecting elders, abitaining from greed, telling lies, back-biting, pride and so on if taught with Ahadeeth tJgether with the

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]$4UM'S SOXAPf,.TITTON incidents from life of Nabi sallallahualaihiwasallam and his companions would surely bring about rectification in our youth today.

Exposure to competitions at the national level would equip them with the adequate skills and would boost confidence in them enabling them to contribute towards the development of their respective countries. Some institutions are trying to fulfil this far-fetched dream in replacing Islamic education with modern education. Although, the media has opened streams to pollute and dominate young minds with westem ideologies, through internet, mobiles, music and so on to prevent them from reaching Allah.

I pray for all the institutions that are making an effort to provide good moral and Islamic education for our children, to grow from strength to strength and I sincerely hope they see the fiuits of their hard work in this world and in the hereafter.

Lastly, my advice to all those working towards this goal is that they should develop the quality of ikhlaas and do it solely to please Allah. Insha-Allah this education will be beneficial in both worlds. Mrs Tasneem Popatia

IMPORTANCE OF GOOD EDUCATION Century old monarchy and colonialism and oppressive rule have brought moral and spiritual degeneration of the Muslims throughout the world. To retrieve the Ummah from this degeneration, it is about time the Muslim Ummah restructured its educational priorities along Islamic lines and values. By virlue of such an educational program the future generations will be torch bearers of Islamic values and will play an active role in the present world.

The challenge for modern times calls for rebuilding the structure of our educational program on such a foundation as to fulfill our spiritual as well as worldly obligations.

Now I want to quote what the Quraan and Ahadeeth say regarding education because no ideologies made by man of this day and age can match up to what has been already been instructed and revealed some 1400 years ago.

To seek knowledge is a sacred duty and it is obligatory on every Muslim, male and female. The first word revealed of the Quraan was 'Iqra' read, seek knowledge, educate yourselves and be educated.

Ibn Masu'd Radiallahu taala anhu narrates that the messenger ofAllah sallallahu alaihi Wasallam said: the position of two persons is enviable. A person whom Allah has bestowed with wealth empowering him to spend it in a way of righteousness and the person gave wisdom which he adjudges and which he teaches others.

According to Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah Ibn Abbas Radiallahu taala anhu narrates that the messenger of Allah said a sinful scholar of religion is more formidable against Shaytan than a thousand devoted persons.

Surah al zumar ayah says are those equal those who know and those who do not know? Allah grants wisdom to whom he pleases and to whom wisdom is granted indeed he received over

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Being a Muslim is not enough but the first and most crucial obligation on us is to acquire knowledge and secondly to practice and preach this knowledge. No one becomes truly a Muslim without knowing the meaning of Islam because one becomes a Muslim not through birlh but knowledge.

A person without knowledge is like someone walking along a track in complete darkness more likely his steps will wander aside and will be easily deceived by Sha1.tan. This shows that our greatest danger lies in our ignorance of Islamic teachings and in our awareness to what the Quraan teaches and what guidance has been given by the prophet sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. If we are blessed with the light of knowledge we will be able to see the clear path of Islam at every step of our lives. We shall be able to identify and avoid the dangerous paths of kufr, shirk immorality which may cross it.

May the almighty grant our Ummah the strength to behave in the righteous manner with the enlightenment of abundant knowledge and wisdom. Ameen. "RABBI ZIDNI ILMAH"

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Mankind owes the religion Islam for the fact that it has blessed it with countless favours.

Among those ones avery outstanding kindness it has done to humanity is that it has introduced ?u"ry wide-ranging approach and a perfect system of upbringing the humanity. Islam trains the human souls, streamlines the society. and guides mankind towards

ultimate.rt...r.

Could one imagine any sort of wastefulness towards the children more dangerous than leaving them unattended with latest destructive technical devices like cell phones till their hearts, ideo-logy and morality furn coffupt, leaving their bodies merely physical structures without any trace of

spirit, faith and belief

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Undoubtedly, the modern means of communication. broadcasting such as radio, television cell phones and even more advanced ones as email and internet serviJes, whose network today stands spread over the globe, are considered as marvels of modern human intelligence. But, unfortunately today, most of these valuable inventions have tumed out to be a double edged sword which may serve the dual purpose of virtue and evil alike. For instance, if we take a close examination of the nature and the substance of the common programmes frequently televised, we will certainly come to know that they are meant for nothing e^""pr an open."U.ttio, against the concepts of honour and nobility artdbrazenly invite the viewers to moral bankruptcy and depravity. Similarly the use of cell phones or should I say hell phones are a leading factor to corruption in tlie society.

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Most of our youth," the future of our lJmmah", are provided with these lethal bombs. I say bombs because these destructive weapons bum and scar one's faith leaving nothing but ash inside a healthy physical structure. They ring in the bathroom... but that's okey! They even ring in the masjid? Isn'iit Shaytan or some form of Shaytan that comes between the servant and his Lord? That is exactly what these cell phones are doing. They are bit by bit distancing us away

The latest technology phones which facilitate bashful things such as chat rooms are used by young and old alike. Endless hours are wasted chatting and doing things that are unislamic thus becoming the cause of moral ruin .On-line friendships... romantic text messages, and similar kind of tempting offers flash on the screen of users every now and then.

Even if the phone does not have intemet facilities it is equally damaging. Needless to say how our youth use the SMS or texting in the most unlawful manner. the situition gets even *oo" if on" happens to be naiVe and easily fallible to deception and credulous temptations of creating unlawful relationships. Consequently, such a person absorbs the evil he indulges in day u-rra rrigt t and ultimately the shamelessness sets deep in his nafure. With the passing of time, he [ets stronger in his evil ways so much so that it becomes difficult for the educator andhentor to streamline his conduct and take him out of the trench of sin.

Admittedly, adultery is the final consequence of these hell phones which are extremely harmful not only to individuals but also to the society atlarge.As we all know that the most fai reaching impact of adultery is that it wears away the 6asis of family life ripping apart the system of a good society.

Could there be an example of carelessness and forgetfulness more dangerous than leaving our youth unattended with these hell phones, till they tum deviated from the right path of Islam and its specific catalogue? Could there be a bomb more destructive than the one that mars one spiritually?

Could there be a terrorist worse than ones who shatters the basis of a society? Could there be a

greater enemy for the child than the one who supplies him with a free ticket to hell? you be the judge ... is it a cell phone or a hell phone? Is the cell phone doing more good or bad to the society? I leave you to ponder ...

So let us try to earn what is best for us from the blessings of Islam. May Allah give us the ability 1 iearn to appreciate the blessings of Islam and to lead our lives within the specific laws designed for us. Uwais Naqshbandi

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Sultan SalahuddinAyyubi is one of lslam's grcatest heroes. He fought with the Christian Crusaders in Palestine. At the tirne of this incident Muslim Christian wars werc in full swing.

The Christians had scnt thcir entire army to quell thc Muslims and dcfeat them.

Furthemore, thcy had dispatched a battle ship to back thcm up. When the ncws reached Salahuddin Ayyubi (RA), he was overtaken by grief and anxiety as thc Muslims were few in number and did not havc many wcapons.

The Muslims woulcl not be uble to withstand such a buttle.

Salahuddin Ayyurbi (RA) proceeded to Bait-ul-Maqdis and spent the whole night besceching and supplicating to Allah Ta'alah for the protcction of the Muslims.

When he left the Masjid, after Fajar, he met a pious saint on the way. He greeted him with salaam and requested him to make Dua for the Muslirns.

"Hazrat, we have just heard that thc Christians have scnt a battle ship to fight the Muslims. We do not have enough armed fbrces to combat thern, pray that Allah Ta'alah grants us victory""

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Thc saint had profound insight, thus hc took one look at Salahuddin Ayyubi's facc, perceived the happenings of the previous night and said,

" Oh! Salahuddin Ayyubi! 'l'he strength of your tears has sunk the enemy's battlc ship."

Sure enough, in the morning the good news of thc sinking

of the battle ship u,as rcceived.

MORAL: Thcre was once a timc when Muslims would raise their hands in the loneliness of the latter part of the night and Allah Ta'alah would change the geography of the world. Sadly, today the zest of cating exotic foods has deprived us of the pleasure of rvorship. Hor'v many of us wake up and pour our hearts out to Allah in tahajjud?

The cornpany of the pious awakens and revives the heart. A plant nurlured by the gardener appears morc attractive than the shrub that grows by itself in the wilderness. Sirnilarly, a secker who has been under the supervision and guardianship of his Sheikh will ernerge new and blooming like nurtured plants.

In order to leam a skill or a subject ofany nature a teacher is required, sirnilarly, for the purification of one's inner self too a spiritual mentor is reqr"rired to guide and steer one in the right direction. Anyone who hopes to be cured from physical ailments needs to commnnicate with his physician. Likewise, if you seek to rid yoLrrself of spiritual ailments, you will require a spiritual physician who wiil diagnosc your disease and advise you accordingiy. In other words it is impossible to do it on yorlr ownl as it is said that that he who learns without a teacher is without a foundation. thus. is likely to collapse.

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F'OOD F'O&T'HOU@HT' An eye opening incident fromHazrat Moulana zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi D.B.'s "Sukoon ki Talaash...'

This incident took place in 1990. I had been working as the director for the general executive division of the second largest industrial group of the country.

At that point in time, a course was exclusively planned on the subject of 'project management', by the Swedish Goverrment. A representative from each country was selected to embody his country. Representatives from 27 countries had gathered from far and wide to attend this course. Alhamdulilah, from amongst the erudite people of my country I was selected.

We studied consistently for 40 days; working on the computer. Thereafter an assessment regarding the course was caried out .owing to the Almighty's grace, amongst the representatives of 27 countries, this humble seryant took the first position.

A day before our departure the administration board summoned seven top psychologists of the country to give out a lecfure on the topic of 'human stress.'

The causes, symptoms and treatment of 'Human stress' were explained throughout this lecture. Scientific documentaries were shown to elucidate the subject. After a methodical diagnosis of the syndrome, the psychologists suggested that an effective anti-stress exercise be carried out in this session. All the representatives willingly agreed to this proposal.

Thereafter, the doors of the hall were shut and the lights were switched off. We were requested to close our eyes and bow our heads to which we complied. Then we were asked to stop

thinking and relax.

From time to time one of them repeated.

'Forget everything and relax...'

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Evenfually after approximately seven minutes the supervisor said that the exercise was over hence the lights were switched on once again.

Each individual was asked to relate how they felt after the exercise.

The elated representative from Jamaica said , 'I am feeling elevated...' whereas the delegate from Indonesia expressed himself with the words,

'I am feeling satisfied...' The entire group expressed sentiments of elation and composure.

When it was my tum to put my view fotward,I commented that only part of the exercise had been conducted whereas I performed the complete exercise everyday as a daily ro.iiir..

This commentpuzzled all those who were present. The supervisor asked me to explain.

I clarified that, after saying forget everything and relax...' we go one step further and say, 'connect yourself to Allah'thus only half of the exercise had been carried out .

After listening to my explanation he asked, 'Are you a muslim?'

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I am.'I replied

'You learnt it by wisdom 1500 years ago; however we recently discovered it through science.'he admitted amid the entire assemblage present.

Ponder over the beauty oflslam that science research reaches upon the doorstep of the Sunnah after years of extensive research. Amid the tornado ofstiess and despair the best prescription for the distressed soul is not medication but meditation. No trace of despair can remain wedged in the mind and heart of one who sits in seclusion everyday and connects himself to the Almighty. Meditation can undoubtedly serve as an ultimate cure fof the modern day stress. If only we were to understand and adhere. ..

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I will let go off the all the anger, hurt and feelings that are troubling me

Dawud alaihi salaam in the Qur'aan,we deduce that positive thinking has great benefits. Hazrat Dawud alaihi salaam and Hazrat Taalut alaihi salaam departed with t objective to combat the king Jalut, who was known for his gigantic built, frightening

I will forgive because Allah forgives those who are forgiving I will develop equanimity, by staying calm in times of rage I will exercise self-control I will submit to the will ofAllah.

I will stay connected to Allah I will not cling to the past I will not indulge in blaming, resentment and harm I will close my eyes and think, 'A11my anger, resentment and will power will not change this situation.

However ifAllah wills, things will change. So I will seekAllah's help

appearance and colossal body.

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accomplish their missionHazrat Taalut alai salaam took one glance at the fiery bulk and sighed,

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is practically impossible to miss him, since he is so big!" Thereafter he took a hu stone and hurled it at the king smashing his head and killing him.

Positive thinking enabled him to complete a mission that seemed beyond reach.

through patience and prayer.'

PEeCf,-[4EAL Eat a nutritious meal that includes vegetables, grains and proteins. Contentment of mind contributes to balanced eating habits.

As you lift that morsel of food to your mouth, think of the long process that it has gone through .These grains of rice or fruits were nourished by the sun and rain, stored by the earth and tilled and cultivated by the farmer. Thereafter these provisions were transported to different companies where they underwent a long process before they were packed by labourers.

Contemplate over this long proces*.

E Become aware of all Allah's creation ancl mercy that has played a role of bringing this morsel to your dining mat.

E Thank Allah as you put each morsel of food into your mouth.

T&K-I{G E&-RE OF HE&LTH Our body is an amanah ofAllah Taala; therefore we should take care of it. If we neglect our health we shall be accountable for it. Moreover it is easier for a healthy person to worship Allah and be subservient to him.

I will take care of my health by eating foods that will strengthen my body.

I can help others, ifI am healthy I will avoid that which will have an adverse effect on my health.

I will avoid exeess consumption offatty foods in order to keep my health in a stable condition.

I will instead eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and all that which will be of benefit.

I will not smoke because it damages the lungs

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the effortlessness and comfort of eating this food.

Pray for the farmers who produced this crop and all those who made it possible for the food to reach you.

Make dua,

I will not watch television because it is not only bad for my eyes but also very detrimental for my iman.

"OhAllah, give ihem all guidance to walk upon the right path and bless them and their families. O Allah protect their crops and animals and grant them Iman, peace and harmony."

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Assalamualaikutn, Please help... what do I do with an unfaithful husband'l Why is lif-c so unfair'J Why does a woman have to endure all the infidelity and becorne a victim of depression'l Why so .tnuc}t errrphasis abtlut chasle wotnen in your 0' issuc? Why all thc rules and regulations for women only'l Why not any admonition on adultery'/ Any answers. . .'?

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It is indeed heart-rending as it seelns yort are fil1ed with resentment. Dear sister, we are aware of the plight of most worlcn and your letter is not the only one of this nature. I have received. However I sclected your letter for thc magazine as evcry word is dippcd in pain.

Adultery is thc most prevalent disease not only in our youth but also married men of all ages. fime and again women complain abor-rt their children or husbands who are it.nmersed in this mucky swamp of imrnorality.

Under Islamic lau,adultery is the most serious oft'ence. Allah states in the Qur'aan,

If he is not conscious of Allah's watchtul gaze then his gawk rvrll take a dissolute bearing. Women clad in tight fitted, revealing clothing are lbund itr evcry departmcntal storc, office and organization .They are strewn like coloured conf-etri all over the earth. Meeting thcse women who are keen to expose their bcauty is inevitablc since most of the day to day jobs require going to officcs, departmcntal stores etc. and dealing u.ith them. The manner in which thcse scantiiy clad rrnomen approach thc n-ren with thcir sophrsticatcd talking are an open invitation towards sin. If rnen arc not rnindful ofAllah's presence and have no control over their gaze, they consequently fall prey to the deadly trap of Shaytan.

Would I be wrong if I "(do not colre near adultery for it is an indecent dced and an evil way)

The proPhet Sailal lahu alaihiWasallam said.

'Refrain frorn adultery as it leads to four bad consequenccs:

It takes thc bloom off the face 2. lt puts an end to his sustenance 3. Attracts the wrath of Allah 4. An adulterer will be consigned to hellfire forever (M uj ame-Awsaat) 1.

Prevention of this fatal s!'ndrome?

1. For the youth mariage in the early phase ofadulthood ensures a pure and chaste character.

lt is an eff-ective ilreasure against

say that they have purchased their own

demolition? Aren't wolrlen with unblemished faces and lustrous rcvealing pieces of flesh bulging from everywhcrc, on nearly every other page of the magazine, enough to drive a man insane? How will such men be satisfied with,their simple and decent looking wives at home? Gct rid of all thosc filthy magazines...now!! ,1. More often than not. wornen are responsible for bringing into homes video tapes rn'hich the entire family sits and watchcs. Thc cff-ccts are similar to those of vicwing magazincs but far severer in degrec.

As the constant gaze on the screen. r,vatching each and every movement of the ureagrcly clad women for continuously three hor.rrs slowly obliterates shame from the heafi and creates the desire and craving tbr the unlawful. Fuflhermorc the rnen find their wives and family life bland.

adultery.

2. Men should pray the lrlasnlln duas before leaving the hom.e.

As soon as the husband / son lear.es the house the woman should nTake it a point to see him off to the door parting with him with duas

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1ike. ' A ssallarnu alaikum warahmatul lahi wabarakatuhu' Once Allah's merciful gazc and blessings envclop this man he will not be

dragged towards sin.

'Fi amanillah' (l hand my trust over to Allah) Once you hand your amanah (trust) in Allah's hands hc will not let you down.

As wc know fi'ottt thc story of Musa A.S. that he was fofiunatcly blessed with the opportunity to talk to Allah and after talking to the Almighty the desire to see Him blazed in his hcart. The lesson to be

leamed frorn this story is don't take chattrng flirting over the phone lightly as thcy ultirnatelr lcrd to zirra.

6. Islam promotes the idea of love within the farnily. The rncn are encouraged to keep their rvives happy. A11 desires can be regulated within the framework of the Shariah. and

More often than not Asian women take things for granted. When a lnan cor.ncs homc from the tcrra firma of glitter and glamour and finds a sirlple shabby wife at home what would the consequences bc'l

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Can you hear your heart beating?

We have been breathing mechanically from the moment we entered into this world. We have bcen inhaling air and the heart has been doing its work without any reward. How many of us are aware and conscious of every beat of the heart?

Think lor a rnornent...

The heart sustaining life, in the efficient manner that it does, is the greatest sign that it is the most valuable organ in the human body. The significance and magnitude of this peace of flesh is because it is the abode of Allah.

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He who sends Durood upon our prophet is rewarded by Allah ten times. Allah showers his blessings and mercy on him. Allah's single blessing is enough for the world to transfotm isn't it? Ponder upon the kismet of the one roho gets ten blessings from the Almighty. According to a Hadith, Tel sins are forgiven of the one who sends durood upon the beloved prophet Sallallahualaihiwasallam and his position is raised ten times.

He who sends Durood to our prophet, Allah sends Durood upon him100 times. Durood is the best Sadaqah as it drifts us away from evil and saves us from the hellfire.

Prophet Muhammad said, 'The person who sends Durood upon me excessively will be nearest to me on the Day of Qiyamah.' Muhammad Tabish Shaikh, Standard Five, Safa School. India.

VIRTUES OF DUROOD SHAREEF The subject of sending durood has been elucidated in the holy euraan where Allah

commands the believers to send peace and blessing upon the-hoiy prophet sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. Furthermore, the holy prophet saialiahu alaihi Wuruitu- has been honored and elevated by Allah to such a degree that it is beyond comparison.

The virtues of Durood are unlimited of which I am attempiing to'mention some. The prophet sallallahu alaihi Wasallam has stated that whoev.i r"ndr durood upon me;Allah will send ten mercies on him forgive ten sins of his and raise his status by ten stages in

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Bear in mind that ,we are not only restricted to sending durood when the name of the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam is mentioned but it is the prerequisite of love that we send durood excessively to show our appreciation and love for our Beloved prophet sallallahu alaihi Wasallam.

May Allah grant us the guidance and ability to send abundant durood upon our beloved Master sallallahu alaihi Wasallam and may he save us from being neglectful of this faithful act. FatimaahAryub chand Grade r0 (Twatotela School)

VIRTUES OF DUROOD SHAREEF HadratAbu Hurairah Radiallahutaalahas narrated that Nabi sallallahu alaihi Wasallam has said (words to the effect) whoever recites durood Shareef once; Allah will repay it

ten times to the person who had recited it.

It is reported by Anas Radiallahu taala anhu that Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi Wasallam has said that whoever hears my name should recite durood for me. Whoever recites durood once, Allah will retum it ten fold to him and will pardon his ten sins and will raise his position ten times higher.

It is reported by Ibn Masud that Rasululah sallallahu alaihi Wasallam has said that undoubtedly the person who recites durood will be closest to me on the day of eiyamah.

So let us pray durood Shareef every day and if we cannot manage to pray everyday then pray â&#x201A;Źvery Friday. The durood will reach Nabi sallallahu alaihi Wuruilu- throughihe angels and Nabi sallallahu alaihi Wasallam will be happy that my Ummah is seiding durood on me. Mohammed Bobat Gr 9B ATIY CSSAY COPIED DIRCCTTY llll! llo? BE AGCSP?ED. rlR!?C ttl VOUR Cl{I $OBDS

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The Simple and the honest, The unblemished and the compassionate, Beloved of Allah,the fortunate,

My Beloved Prophet (Suuut luh, alaihi wasalram) Blessings upon the orphan of Makkah, The harassed, saddened son ofAbdullah,

Compelled to leave and perform migration, Pained by his hometown's separation,

My Beloved Prophet

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The Rahmah of the entire nation...

To him we send gifts of salutation,

Enveloped in casings of admiration

In following him lies our salvation My Beloved Prophet

(sullul luhu alaihi wasaltam)

Sincere and simple he was withoutpretension, Thus he eamed great respect and admiration.

As a true messenger of the Almighty, Neither wealth did he claim, nor sovereignty.

Always sincere with his intention Superiornot in show but in action, Alike the rich andthe poorwere treated, Never were the deserving discredited.

From the opulence ofthe worldhe desisted, Toward Tawheed his attention was directed.

He disliked every un-Islamic ceremony, Yet encouraged all to stay in harmony He encouraged one and all to seekknowledge This, he considered as a greatprivilege, As a leader ofArabia he never took pride, To the rules of Shariah he taught all to abide To the young and the old he was always kind In entire history like him one shall never find.

Sallal lahu alaihi Wasallam tasleeman katheeran Katheera Fatimah Mohammed Gr 10 LICEF

Praising the prophet as we should do, Is not possible but we ought to, Send

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him durood with utmost love,

Allah alone can grant him his deserve

Allah sent him to spread

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tr'rom a humble slave: Binti Arshad India

He came as an example for his Ummah,

If only O prophet, I was destined to be with you I simply can't imagine what I would really do

He left behind the Qur'aan and the Sunnah Our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

Your call at Safa I would have surely attended Your invitation I would have certainly accepted

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alone When you came back from Taif dejected, in pain I would have sheltered you from all the disdain

Amidst the darkness ofArabia he shone

As Sadiq ul Ameen he was known

When Makkah, you were alas forced to leave Your grief within my heart I would desperately heave

Our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) O prophet

How I would have dressed your wound in Uhad I would have cleansed with my tears your blood

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Allah and his angels send durood upon you too

Without a shred of doubt in every battlefield My little body would have been your shield

InshaAllah we shall follow your Sunnah As we are your followers, your Ummah.

My soul bleeds... I hurt and ache That you suffered merely for our sake

Our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) (nv rro. HANrF HAJr KASAM (srD vrr)

Though I was destined not to be with you My heart is spilling over with love for you Zahrah Saleh

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H@WT@ g@MBETST&E5S BYMU.ELUMA f,&TTM"& @, Stress is a common physiological condition which, to a certain degree is mutually hearthy and essential foi people to function at their best. Too much stress without relaxation, however, tenses the body chemically and

physically, in addition causing significant harm over a period of time.

Stress occurs mainly in peopre who work long or irregular 1g:r, 11d in people who are experie;.i;g emotional difficulties. I!may also stem from poor riorking conditions, meagertousing, povefty and lack of satisfactioi (with husbands or in-laws etc).

Our frenzied world of today, however, has not only thrown the gloom of stress in adults but tainted children and teenagers too, to a certain degree; as nowadays adults and kids hectic days alike, especially since ihey have to _have blend in countless activities in a single day. of course we cannot f9rg9t the true saying of the prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam); "Towards the nearness of 'The Hour', a y.aiwill seem like a month, a month like a week, a week like a day, and. a day like u, hor.. ..,, how often do we hear our grannies saying proudly "I used to dol million things in a d,ay!,,_ Forgetting the above-quote of the prophet (sallallahu alalhiwasallam)!

Likewise, a child rushes to school, only returning to exira tuitiol o. r.ligious classes in the aftemoons, then a little play andback to himewortt write trre ye"tiinj.rrr-, seldom keep from adding on to their anxiety. (Despite, having equally stressful days

themselves). l.

Stress tends to breed various disorders, both physiological and emotional. Rashes ' and ulcers are also caused by .i There are several accessible means for combating stress. Islam allows, a good exercise workout, swimming, brisk morning'andivening walks, the most" recommended being the Zil<r ofAllah Ta'ala. The westeir cultuie has promoted non Islamic solutions such as listening to soothing music, watching television anJusing anti-stress pills.

Whereas, it has been confirmed through the Qur'aan that peace and contentment of the heart can be ._9g19"ting our hearts to the ireator and remembering

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Sometimes we ma{ also resort to physiologists and counselors and other therapists.

Though, this should be only when one has had a severe stress attack.For example: a divorce case, an abused woman or a death of a loved one. Therapy will tretp tnJse people to a certain extent, but ultimately, pure contentment comes from tuming towards Allah Ta'ala, and remembering-him excessively. Farents must also train their kids to sit for a while everyday and make Zikr ofAll uiTu,ulu.Their children will undoubtedly be well equipped later in their lives, when they will have to face the world.

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We live in a taxing world, with little time to release the tension of our day to day lives. lf stress is not to rule our lives and ruin our health, then we must take steps to relieve it using diet, exercise and relaxation techniques

What is stress??

Here are some of the common signs that will define stress for you: Feeling tearful or close to tears. . Easily touchy and irritable with friends and family members. . Restless nights. . Fidgety, biting nails or fiddling with hair and perpetually uneasy. . Low concentration and difficulty in making decisive decisions. . Finding it increasingly hard just to make a conversation. . Eating when you are not hungry and skipping proper meals altogether. o Feeling worn-out and drained all the time. . Feeling your sense of humor has gone for good. o Becoming unjustifiably suspicious of others. . Smoking heavily.

YES to more than 4 of these questions?? lncorporate some stress relievers (below) into your routine.

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Take regular holidays, visit some scenic resort where you can be yourself and communicate with nature spurring you into ruminating over the greathess of Allah. o Eat regular and healthy meals. o Avoid smoking and caffeine in excess. r Exercise regularly. o lnclude some relaxation techniques Salaah, Zikr; remembrance of Allah and meditation are the best techniques for purging stress. . Learn to recognize your threshold-tor stress and do not push yourself past it. . Talk about your problems with those who can help you solve them; a counselor, or some elderly person, your siblings, hgwever, the ideal is to seek advice from ones own parents.

Calming foods: Try to inc[lde the following in your diet: Pecans Whole wheat bread Walnuts Eggs Broccoli beans

A positive view on stress: Stress in life is inevitable; this is what defines this transient world. Every person in this world goes through some form of stress, thus, there are a few techhiques given on how to manage it effectively, and Nor how to elude it, since there is no escapism, as long as you are alive. Furthermore can you imagine life without stress? Don't you think life would be grossly dreary and tedious without it? All you need to do is to look at stress from a positive angle and you will find it enjoyabie as it compels us to think endowing us with the dexterity of competency as we confront the challenging situations in life. Thus, learn to exploit your stressiul circumstances to your advantage instead of letting stress exploit you. Otherwise, life will have nothing to offer you apart from misery. Hence acquire the skills of handling stress gd this will heip you keep healthy, dynamic and strong,

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The dining room table of the Saleh residence had become a conference table for the discussion about Aisha's insistence on leaving university and entering the girls'Darul-uloom. She had already completed close to half her degree in BSc and had suddenly become insistent upon Islamic studies. Being born in a family of teachers and lecturers, it was a shock to everyone and not any easier than becoming a Martyr on a battlefield. It was nothing other than the mercy ofAllah that her father uttered, "let the child do whatever she is happy with." The resolute ardor of Aisha earned her victory on the subject under discussion.

Five years later Aisha completed the Aalima course, equipping her with the necessary knowledge pertaining to Quraan translation and Hadith. She had accomplished her mission and was happy.

Aisha admits that her secular education coupled with her half completed degree in BSc, has helped her understand the message of the Quraan and many Ahadeeth in a comprehensible manner. Scientific topics such as cloud formation, mountain formation, embryonic development, volcanoes and other biological topics which are all explained in the Quraan had been studied by her in her BSc degree.

She says," I was the only one in class who could identiflz with all these Qur'aanic subjects as I had already mastered them in my BSc degree, and some school at the metrics level. I was only amazed at the master work ofAllah taala andhis encompassing and comprehensive book Al Quraan.

Until now, Aisha's secular education has helped her tremendously in speaking to non- Muslims, priests and nuns about Islam. Her good command of the English language is always appreciated.

Although the environment is not too accommodating and conducive for the Muslim youth, Muslim males and females should at least complete their schooling in order to aid Islam. . ..even if it be through correspondence. If Muslim children are given a good lslamic upbringing from home and guided all the ti by their by parents, wilt they really be defiled? Why must the Muslim Ummah comprise only standard six to eight graduates? Who can barely articulate and express themselves to a doctor or police? This in cases hinders them from inviting erudite kuffar to the fold of our beautiful religion, Islam.

Dear parents ediflz your children with the knowledge of Deen and Dunya fused with a righteous upbringing; so they can distinguish between right and lvrong in any situation. 'Education is our weapon.'

FEED BACK: So good to have people like you. I liked the Virlues of Zikr; The Speeches by the Secondary Girls were excellent and so was the drawing by little SafiyaAkubat.

Mash Allah. May Allah grant all those involved Jannah and may they allbe saved from his punishment. JazakAllah.

Hajra Bibi Ismail Maherban.

I would like to extend my gratitude to the editorial team of Genuine Gems for propagating Deen and enlightening the society at large. This magazine is nor only distributed throughout Zambia but is a recognized intemational magazine that creates awareness and enlightens many Muslims around the globe.

Fufihermore, this magazine reaches such places where correct Deeni Taleem is not available, thus being a source of guidance for the people. We once again express our gratitude to the Genuine Gems team for working amongst the Muslim youth .Asma Kapadia

Alhamdulilah,I am humbled infront of your knowledge.Creat magazine...

WelldonelAllah has truly blessed you with the wealth of ilm and intelligence.Please rembmber us in your duas.Sister Khadija Lunat.

As-salaam alaikum, warahmatullah wabarakatuhu

Auzubillah min ash-Shaitani'r-rrajim

Bismillah'r-Rahman'r-Rahim MashAllah, for your job well done, may Allah Ta'ala increase your knowledge, and use the book as a means of purifying us wretched Muslims from the evil of our Nafs, Dunya, and Shaltan as the alim of acmeArif Hadrat Muhammad Rabbani Ahmad Faruq as-Sirhindi (Rahmatulahi alaihi) I want to thank you for sending me such a valuable book, mayAllah increase your love for this Deen and I also thank all the people contributing to the progress ofthis valuable book both

financially and physically, may Allah Ta'ala grantbarakahin their life and accept it as an act of ibaadah for them, through the exalted 'rank of our beloved Nabi Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Jazakumulah.

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'To draw the curtains, mum.'

Which flowers do you find under your nose?

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Where do you find the youngest of soldiers?

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When are sheep like ink?

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To see time fly.

What is bread?

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Traveler: Why are you stopping at every station toby aticket for the next station?

Fellow traveler: I have no choice, the doctor said I should not undertake long journeys.

Friend: Do you have any difficulty with your baldness?

Bald friend: The only difficulty I have is when I start to wash my face I don't know where to stop.

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.STORY3: A poor woman was once walking bare footed from one place to another thinking about her ill fate. She thought to herself "I cannot even afford a pair of shoes, such is my fate." Soon on her way her gaze fell upon a woman walking with the support of crutches because she had no legs. She immediately felt ashamed in her heart for complaining about a pair of shoes and thanked Allah for being blessed with a pair of legs.

Therefore, a person should always look at those that are inferior to him in order to appreciate Allah's gifts. Thus it is important that one reflects on the bounties and favours ofAlmighty Allah whenever faced with an unpleasant situation.

STORY4: OnceBayazid Bustaami (r.a) Was going to the masjid, bathed, perfumed and robed. As he was passing from the street, a woman unaware of any one passing by threw powdered ashes from her balcony. Down came the ashes and covered HazratBayazid Bustaami (r.a) from head to toe .People around him were surprised to hear the words "Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah" instead of see(ng flames of anger. When they asked Hazrat aboui this strange behaviouq he explained, " I thought in my heart OhAllah I was worthy of being smothered and charred by buming charcoals but it is solely Your mercy and grace that I have been covered only in dusty ash."

Always think of something worse that could have happened whenever faced with an adversity .This will help one to thank Allah for being saved from the worst.

Similarly the pregnant woman is advised to think of the beautiful gift of motherhood that Allah has gifted her with, in her times of sorrow.

It was the beautiful habii of our beloved Prophet (s.a.w) to pray this dua after every salaah for the removal of difficulties: Bismillahil LaziLaa Ilaaha Illa Huwar Rahman uraraheem Allahummath hab anni al Ham wal Huzn This dua should be memorised and prayed after every salaah.

The mother should have an intention in her heart to bring up and mould her child into a good and pious person aiming to increase pious people in the Ummah of Rasoolulah (s.a.w).

It is narrated in a hadith[words to the effect], Rasoolulah (s.a.w) has said, " Marryz such women who are loving and produce children in abundance because on the day of Judgement I will vie with other ummahs and be proud of your numbers."

It is narrated in another hadith [words to the effect] that, "A woman who brings up her child in an Islamic way, thus moulding him into a good and pious being, then she will be rewarded for every breath her child takes during his lifetime."

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Assaiamualaikum. It's heen a long tiitre since we talked... I yearn for those days when your tender loving embrace would release all the tensions of the day. What happened to those evenings when your swe$t smile coupled with a thoughtful, "Ho$' was your day?" unr,vrapped all my f-ears. I miss that twinkle I witnessed in your t:ye so often when I came home, Is it my irnagination or is there a wide trench between us that prevents us from reaching out to each *ther .Why is the atmosphere at home so chilly /lf it is my sitting with the cell phone, texting, chatting and playing games all day that bugs you, then rvho bo*ght this toy fur me ? Don't I see you playing with it so oflen? Why dicl you introduce this banier in the horne'l At tirnes we axe all in the lounge sitting together but we are miles apart chatting away oR the palm-sized barricade. It has le{t our bodies r:rere physical structures without any trace o1'spirit or faith. . .

If it is my friends rn horn you find a nuisance then you should knorv that it's only an escape from the loneliness and tensions at home. I desperateiy wished I could placr iny head on your shoulder and cry ... i could talk to sorre one ... I could hear a few good words from you about myself...I r,vould not be constantly conrpared with others and be loved for rvhom I arn... but I found nothing but deadly silence from your end. When I searched fcrr companionship, I discovered nothing but a stranger in your form who sent shivers down rny spine. I discem your hatred for him. but wasn't it your frosty approach that ushered me into the arms of the one who appreciates me , listens to me, praises me and loves me" Ifyou think that the watJ of notes you give me compensates for our lack of communication then

you'reinforashockmumllbuyMusicCL)'sandvideoswitlrit...Ibuyexpensiveperfumes...l buy magazines and novels .. " I try to buy whatever pleases my eye but you know murn, I can't afford the price of happiness and love .Come and look into my heart. Do you see the misery and heartache? Do you see the emptiness? I arn leinely mnm.

If it is rny dressing you dislike then recall ail those times i came fiom taleem with 1:he intention of ehanging but thc look of scorn and mistrust in your eyes as though saying , "Who are you fooling with this newAlima type look?" has always discouraged rne. As a result I tend to take solace from the liitle idiot box you have placed in my room" I watch it and ieam how to taik, walk and dress frorn it. I browse through the internet and everyday I hnd a new fi'iend, a new role model. and a new method of comrnitting sin. . .This idiot irox has become my soulinate, mum! Help me please. I am lonely, mum.

Let us join hands and wr:rk towards elefiosting this icy relationship. Looking for"ward to your

supportivereply.. WE CHALLENGE THE MUM'$ TO REPLy TO THIS LETTER Yourbabv BE5T TWO REPLIE5 WILL WIN A PRTZE, J\

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Sometimes we experience an intense desire for something. This craving and yearning gathers and builds up an unavoidable pressure within the mind. The rnind can not rest until the

desirable object is achieved. This eventually leads tc misery and frustration. Remember, if

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Try this...when you are amid a gathering, look around for bright objects.

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So why not maintain a positive outlook in life and look out for the good !

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Did you ever think of an easier way out of depression, than just nibbling a banana or two!! well, you're in for a shock! Latest science research carried out amongst sufferers of depression revealed that eating abanana relaxes the '' 4 body. This is mainly because the fiuit contains tryptophan a kind of protein that the body converts to serotonin which then aids in relaxing the body's system and improving the the mood as well. So the next time you are feeling low grab a banana.

?llE HCAtttlC rlAllE OF llY BELOUED : AlLAtl Vander Hoven, a psychologist from Netherlands, announced his new discovery about the effect of reading the Qur'aan and repeating the word'Allah'both on patients and normal persons. The Dutch professor confirms his discovery with studies and research applied on many patients over a period of three years. Some of his patients were non-Muslims and others did not speak Arabic and were trained to pronounce the word Allah clearly; the result was great, particularly on those who suffer from dejection and tension. Al-Watan, a 'Saudi Daily'reporled that the psychologist was quoted to say that Muslims who can read Arabic and who read the Qur'aan

regularly could protect themselves from psychological diseases.

The psychologist explained how each letter in the word 'Allah' affects the healing of psychological diseases. He pointed out in his research that pronouncing the first letter in the word'Allah'which is the letter (A), released from the respiratory system, controls breathing. He added that pronouncing the velar consonant (L) in the Arabic way, with the tongue touching slightly the upper part of the jaw producing a short pause and then repeating the same pause constantly, relaxes the aspiration.

Also, pronouncing the last letter which is the letter (H) makes a contact between the lungs and the heart and in turn this contact controls the heartbeat. What is exciting in the study is that this psychologist is a non- Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences and searching for the secrets of the Holy Qur'aan. Allah, the Great and Glorious says, "we will show them our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest.'

So much peace can be derived from your name.

Peaceful sleep can be attained on a bed ofthorns ARTICLE SENT IN BY SEVERAL READERS: M.GIGANI, F.SHAMSI.F.RANDERA

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a

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pressure. Anxiety

f-lourishes from unclear pereeptions and creates a heavy feeling in the heart which eventually leads to depressicn. Remernber

the time when rhe accusation upon our faithful mother, Hazrat Aisha R.A" plunged the entire family inta an abyss of gloom. ". their tears" heart-ache and sorrow cannot be summedup into words.

Whatdidllazrat

Abu Bakr Siddique R.A. do in

those circumstances? He resorted to reciting the

Qur'aan. The truthful companion taught the Ummah that the Qur'aan is a comfort for grieving hearts.

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Anger is one of those undesirable eonditions of mind that makes life a misery. It might be apparent as a persistent bitterness, fiery explosion or a recuffent negati\re state of mind. Since it is usually caused by undue sensitivity coupled with lack of patieuce and restraint, the best remedy at the time of anger is to release the negative feelings in the mind. One way to do that is by forgiving for Allah's sake keeping in mind Allah's amnesty on the day ofjudgement. Another salution rnay be writing all your hurt and anger or a piece of paper and ther*after tearing that paper without reading it again.

Aecording to a Hadith one should make wudhu and perform two rakaah salaah at the time of an

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warrn cuffent flowing within you assuring you of Allah's presence...taki you in a compassionate embrace.By

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Dear friends, when you need a friend or a guide or you wanna leave yourself loose.. .wanna chill out or just wanna pour your heart out then lift your hands and let your eyes flow ... hand your problem and worries to the Al1 Loving,

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When you feel the frustration within yourself soaring and you begin to feel nothing is going right for you. Often you are overwhelmed by a sense of loneliness provoking antagonism against yourself then you ought to seek good company.

Take an oath upon the hands ofa pious, sincere and compatible sheikh for corect guidance. As we all know that the compan of the pious stimulates and revives the heart.By : Sister Farina Shamsi India

FREPfrRfl. FOR TT.{f, AKHNEAH

Procrastination is the habit of pntting off tasks for another day. We often use this technique as an escape f,rom action and avoiding contact with the present. The firtrrs $eems like a black outlet into which we put our fears, hopes and vision.

However this in due course leads tr: a build up of pressure similar to a pile of" laundry or ironing. We have to learn to appreciate today because it is within our reach and cnce it passes it will not come back again. One rvho learns to value 'today' remembers the hereafter aRd as a result prepares for it by accumulating good and vah.rable deeds.

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GENUINE GEtl/lS ACTIVITIES REPORT BY SISTER I(HADIJA Our editor for the Genuine Gems Magazine inher humble effort to serve the Muslim community in consultation with Hazrat Moulana Ztifiqar Sahib D.B. organized a ladies' programme on the 1B'n of February wherein issues pertaining to a blissful and idyllic marital life were discussed. As our editor was reculrently inundated with the problems conceming marital life from the ladies of the community, sister Rasheda was requested to give a talk to the ladies wherein she fused her guide to a peaceful married life with the core glitches that ignited disputes in the family. Subsequently, checklists were distributed, for the sisters to observe and take stock of the '20 Golden Rules' provided therein coupled with some relevant real life stories as a pathway to a perfect

ranging from 13-22 years, accompanied by our editor, and 5 adult superuisors: Muallima Fatima,Sister Khadija B obat,Sister Karima Gilmore. Sister Zuleikha Gangat.May

Allah reward them all abundantly. Ameen.

The atmosphere was bubbling with vivacity and anticipation as we left at 10:30 am in a convoy of five cars. It took a thirly minute drive to reach our destination.

We immediately made our way to the play ground divided into two teams. Subsequent to a short wafln up exercise, we kicked off with 'chicken in the den,' followed by rounders until 12:30.Our excitement doubled as the adults joined in the games!!Hats off to the headmistess of Shining Star academy who ran and jumped with the girls despite her agemaking the atmosphere livelier and blissful.

married life.

Our next programme was held at the Licef School on the 23'u of February.Here sister Rasheda spoke to the secondary girls on 'Positive and Negative thinking.' Sister Rasheda related some pertinent inspiring stories along rvrth a few humor infused incidents. Her tone generated an exuberant atmosphere exemplified by the radiant and beamin-e faces of the audience Furthermore, she pointed out that,every person has a unique manner of expressing his individuality which depicts their personality. 'Take an example of a half filled glass, one may say, 'Oh there is only half a glass of water.'

Referring to the same glass of water, another person

might view it from an entirely different angle, 'Alhamdulillah, there is half a glass of water available.'

The two obseryations are miles apart. One mirrors a positive outlook while the other reflects a negative one.', She concluded her talk with great emphasis laid on the verve of resilience under hard-hitting and turbulent circumstances. At this stage she seized the opportunity to recount some heart rending episodes ofour Prophet Sallahualaihiwasallam and his unwavering fortitude under such hostile conditions, moving the audience to tears.

Questionnaires were then given out which the girls filled and handed over.

After assessing the questionnaires a follow up lecture was delivered on Tuesday,2T'o of February , by our editor who accentuated primarily on 'lamho me khataye ki sadyo me saza payi'by shedding light on how moments ofindulgence in due course lead to centuries of retribution.In her concise advice the editor cautioned the girls against bargaining their chastity for shorl-lived pleasures.Thereafter Muallima Fatima enlightened the girls on the detriments of 'music and cell phones., In her brief talk she guided them in the light of Ahaadeeth ffi and urged them to stop listening to music and to tr exercise caution against the unlawful usage of cell ffi phones.

Up next was the incredible day-trip to Leopards Hill farm on Saturday, 3'd of March. This trip was meant to offer our youth an opportunity to enjoy themselves within the confines of Shariah. The outing comprised 20 girls; ages

After reading our Ztthr Salaah, while the adults were dishing out the food, a shofi taleem was made by Fatima Bhula from Fadhaile-Aamal. Thereafter we were treated to a delectable meal. After lunch, we had an Impromptu Speech Competition, wherein Muallima Fatima and our Headmistress at Shining Star Academy were appointed as judges. Around l5:45 hours after being dividediccording to our respective age groups, we had arace. Thereafter the winners from each age group had another race so the ultimate winner could be given a prize. Munira patel was our eventual winner.

After the physically taxing event refreshments were serued before leaving the farm at 17:00 hours.

Alhamdulillah we had a fun filled and enjoyable outing.

Some of our anxious Grade Nine girls asked what the motive behind this trip was. Hence, we threw some light on our intended purpose; to provide an alternative to the unlawful activities our youth occupy themselves in, to work hand in hand with them and assist them lead a life of piety and chastity as we guide, rectify and help them find solutions to their problems according to the dictates of the Shariah. It was also supposed to be a medium through which they could freely interact with us.

For every spofi one should play with the intention of making other players and spectators happy without overstepping the limits of Shariah. The pleasure of Allah should be kept in mind and no sport should form the objective of our lives rather it should be caried out for health and fitness purposes. No sport should stimulate us to neglect the worship ofAllah as such a person will be taken to task for it. We should also reflect upon the blessings of Allah whenever we are granted enjoylnent and every effort should be directed toward pleasing him as this is the best opporlunity to mend our relationship with him.

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