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TABLE OF GONTENTS 1.

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2.VIRIUES OF RECITING THE OUR'AAN 3.QUR'AAN QUTZ

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5. LITTLE STEPS

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6. JANNAT ON SALE

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RAHMATUL -LrL ALAMEEN(SAW)

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8.AHSANIJS-SIYAR

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9.I LOVE

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IO.BRANCHES OF LOVE

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ALLAH (POEM)

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.EAIING HEALTHY

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11.OH 12

13.MY ROLE MODEL

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I4.IDEAL COURTESY

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Is.NINE RIGHTS OF A NEIGHBOUR

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DID YOU KNOW?

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I7. CHILDREN'S CORNER

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HARD WORK

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Ig.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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20 REWARDS FOR SERVICE

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18. FRUITS OF

2I .ISLAM'S CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE

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22.WHNI I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME

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24. IMPORTANCE, OF HALAL FOODS

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25.HEALTH CORNER

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26. STORYTIME..

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27. PARENT'S PAGES (CONTD)

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28.JOKES RIDDLES AND FLIN PAGE

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29. YOUR LETTERS

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I.ETTIQUETTE BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS 32.DAJJAL

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WELCOME TO THE 2"U EDITION OF GENUINE GEMS. All praise is due to Allah (SWT) and may peace and blessings be upon Muhammad (SAW), His beloved messenger.

We thank Allah for blessing us with the opportunity to present to you the 2"0 edition of Genuine Gems.

It is our heartfelt prayer that you learn from our magazrne and enjoy it as well. We aspire to enlighten our youth about our pious elders with the intention and aim of instilling their hearts with love and esteem for them. We intend to sow seeds of awe, respect and devoutness in the hearts of our young children. Hence it becomes easy for them to walk into the footsteps of our pious elders.

This magazine is carefully designed in such a manner that it appeals to the young generation of today.

It includes interesting and constructive stories thatwill captivate the readers. There arc puzzles and qtrtzzes that the children will enjoy.

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VIRTUES OF RECITING THE QUR'AAN HadratUmar (R.A.) narrates the Hadith of the prophet (SAW) :( words to the effect)

'Allah Ta'ala will elevate the status and ranks of some whilst he will dishonour and disgrace others because of this Qur'aan.'

This means that those who believe in it and practice upon it will be granted honour in both worlds whereas the Almighty will disgrace those who display negligence towards it. Dear children, wo must respect the Qur'aan as it is the word ofAllah and we ought to practice upon its teachings. By doing so, Insha Allah we will gain the happiness and honour of both worlds.

AL-QUR'AAN

One, who loves you Allah, loves your speech, Make me your true lover, I beseech!

I shall pray the Qur'aan duy and night, Al-Quraan will forever be my guiding light!

On the Day of Judgment it will intercede, Straight into Jannah I will proceed.

I love you Allah and every word of the Qur'aan, Light up my heart and fortify it with IMAAN. I LOVE THE QUR'AAN. Allah sent the Qur'aane-Kareem to our Beloved Prophet (SAW).

Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) taught us the Qur'aan.

The Quraane-Kareem guides us to the straight path. learn the Quraane-Kareem read the Quraane-Kareem.

Iove the Quraane-Kareem (Sadia Bashir 8 years)

ouR.'- -^r -q{o %.o(DE(RN SCIENCE (By Dr.Zakir Naik) The spherical shape of the earth

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ln early times people believed that the earth is flat. For centuries men were afraid to venture out too far, lest they should fall off the edge. Sir Francis Drake was the first person

who proved that the earth is spherical when he sailed around it in 1597.Consider the following verse regarding the alternation of day and night.

ALAM TARAANNAL LAHA YULIJUL LAYLA FIN NAHARI WAYULIJUN NAHARI FIL LAYL {Seest thou not that Allah merges night into day and he merges day into night?)

Merging here means that night slowly and gradually changes into day and vice versa. This phenomenon can only take place if the earth is spherical. lf the earth was flat, there would have been a sudden change from night to day and from day to night.

The following verse also alludes to the spherical shape of the earth.

KHALAQAS SAMAWATI WA ARDA BIL HAQ, YUKAWIRUL LAYLAALAN NAHARI WA YUKKAWIRUN NAHARAALAL LAYL. {He created the heavens and the earth in true proportions: He makes the night overlap the day and the day overlap the night.)

The Arabic word used here is 'kawwara' meaning to overlap or to coil-the way a turban is wound around the head. The overlapping of the day and night can only take place if the earth is spherical.

The following verse contains a description of the earth's shape.

WALARDA BA'DA ZHALIKA DAHAAHA. {And the earth, moreover hath He made egg-shaped.

The Arabic word for egg here is DAHAAHA, which means an ostrich egg. The shape of an ostrich egg resembles the geo-

spherical shape of the earth. Thus the Qur'aan describes the shape of the earth, though the prevalent notion when the Qu/aan was revealed was that the earth is flat.

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Dear *hiidren" d* you know surah Mulk b3r heart? How many Surahs of the Qur'aan do you know? Did you know that our Beloved Master (SAW) once expressed the desire that Surah Mulk should be embedded in the heart of every ummati?

Answers to last issue quiz

1. Hadrat Musa (A.S.)

2.The cave of Hira.

3. It took 23 years.

4. Jibraeel (A.S.) 5. Laylatul-Qadr

QUQ'AAI\ QUIZ. 1. How many Surahs in the Quraan?

2. How many verses in the Qur'aan?

3. Which Surah is the "Ahsanul Qasas"?

4. How many Sajdahs in the Qur'aan?

5. Which Surah is named after a woman?

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P.O.box 32437, Lusaka, Zambia. (Fax: +2601.256768) OR SMS +26096637377

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Readers are requested to send their contributions on: Qur'aan, Hadith, Islamic history or poems and stories that ure related to these topics.

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RE VIVE A SUIVNATI

Make it the guiding principal of your life to enter the home with a smile. Hadrat Aisha (R.A.) said that the Beloved Master (S.A.W.) would always enter the home with a smile on his face and greet the family with the compliments of salaam

Knock before you enter... lEnter the house with your right foot 2. Smile!

3. Greet the family with fJl' A*^,1 4.Pray the masnun dua for entering the house: air -o.',rr

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5. Pray this same dua when entering and leaving the home

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LITTLE STEPS OF THE GREAT SAINTS... wo0 LqNf, WASffIa fitn4B(D EXt\tEoffI (M)

Hadhrat Moulana RashidAhmed Gangohi (R.A.) is a descendant of Hadhrat Aypb Ansari (R.A.).

Onte when Hadhrat was only four or five years old his mother gave him and his older brother some milk to drink. Owing to his tender and young age Hadhrat demanded a greater share.

Disregarding tris younger brother's claim for more milk the older brother drank both the glasses of milk! Since that age Hadhrat had never argued or displayed obstinacy. He learned his lesson in early childhood. He deduced at such a young age, that one doesn't achieve anything by exhibiting obstinacy but deprives himself of his privileges as well. Whilst still young he contracted an illness that prolonged for four lengthy years of his life. During this period the doctor uO,rir.A him to eat one specific kind of lentil only (mungh). Throughout this entire period he ate chapattis, rice and grary made of mungh only. Never once did heiomplain, protest or moan about eating one type of food for four years.

This may r..- like a small thing but it displays the beautiful attributes of Hadhrat. His steadfastness, perseverance, patience and tolerance akeady sparkled in his childhood When Hadhrat was about six and ahalf years old an astonishing incident took place. At such a young age Hadhrat was very regular with his salaah. Whether he would be out playing or engaged in any other occupation he would leave everything at the call of prayer. Furthernore he would perform all his prayers with Jamaat. (Congregational prayer) Once he went out for a stroll in the woods. The cool evening breeze kissed his face and uplifted his heart. He was relishing the silhouettes and contours of nature as the orange ball of fire sunk deeper into the dark velvet sky. At this instant he rcahzed thut it was time for Maghreb prayer. He clutched two stalks of beautiful wild flowers and hurried home. Upon reaching home he handed the wild flowers to his mother and rushed en route for the masjid. Upon reaching the masjid he hastily advanced towards the wellto perform ablution. The Jamaatpruy.r had already started by this time and Hadhrat began to panic. He grabbed the bucket and threw it in the well to draw some water for ablution.

Amidst the fluster, his foot got twisted in the knot of the rope and he landed straight into the well. What a frightening experience it must have been!

Fortunately the bucket turned upside down and Hadhrat sat on it. On the other hand the people in prayer heard the splash in the midst of their second takat (cycle) oipriy.r. Hence they completed their prayer with great difficulty due to anxiety. Afterthe prayer everyone rushed to the well. There was great chaos as people reahzedthit it was Rashid Ahmed who had fallen into the well. In the to"itt of all the excitement Hadhrat called out' "Don't worr5' I'm perfectly all

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When Hadhrat was rescued from the well everyone was surprised to find only a small scratch on the little toe. Besides that scratch he was perfectly all right. This incident further confirms Hadhrat's steadfastness and valor along with verifying his love and dedication for prayer from such a tender age. At the age of seven Hadhrat lost the gracious asylum of his father.

He never played in the streets with other boys and only took part in those sports that augmented masculinity and strength. He learned the Persian language from his uncle Molvi Muhammad Taqi Sahib at a young age too. After learning the Persian language he showed his desire to learn the Arabic language. Molvi Muhammad Baksh guided him through the initial stages ofArabic language and then advised him to get an admission for Tahseele ilm (the complete Alim course.) Hence Hadhrat left for Delhi atthe age of seventeen and took admission in Darul-Khulafa (an institute for learning Deen that was established by Hadhrat Sheikh Waliul lah (R.A.)) Within four years he acquired the knowledge of Deen. His teachers acknowledged him for his intellect, diligence and perseverance.

Once while he was giving a course of lectures in the lesson of Hadith, it began to pour heavily. As he was teaching in the terrace of the Darul-uloom, the water gushed inwards. All the students hurried towards their rooms leaving behind their shoes.

Hadhrat Moulana RashidAhmed (f;'A) placed his shoulder scarf on the flooE gathered all the students' shoes on it and tied the bundle. Thereafter he carried the bundle on his head and went inside. When the students saw Hadhrat with the bundle of shoes on his head, they shrieked with embarrassment, "Oh Hadhrat! Why did you carry our shoes? We would have brought them inlater."

Hadhrat simply replied, "Should I not carry the shoes of those who pray Qallal lah and Qallar Rasul?"

This incident shows Hadhrat's love and esteem for the Prophet (SAW). Furthermore it displays the humility and modesty beaming from his nature.

Dear children let us go over the lessons we have learned from the early years of Hadhrat Moulana Rashid Ahmed Gangohi (RA): 1. We should not display stubbornness and we should not dispute over trivial issues because one doesn't gain any benefit from these things. Furthermore one loses out when he engages himself in squabbles and disputes.

2. We must always be patient and tolerant when afflicted by any calarrtty.

3. We must never complain about our food.

4. Always be punctual with our Salaah and the boys should try to offer their prayers with Jamaat.

5. We should not engage in futile activities however we should practice the Sunnah sports.

6. Endeavour to attain the education of Deen.

7. Always be humble.

8. Show respect and humility when attaining education. ln our next edition we shall glance into the childhood and life of Hadrat Moulana Muhammad Talha Sahib (D.B.Xthe son of Hadrat Sheikh Zakaria

(RA))Insha-Allah!

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RAHMATUL.LIL ALAMEEN SALLAL LAHUALAIHI WASALLAM. (THE BLESSING FOR BOTH WORLpS) The one who delivered civilization to mankind And was a light of vision for the blind, The message of truth and piety he brought.

Respecting and loving all he taught He lit the dead hearts with the glow of iman' He illumined the souls with the rays of 'Qur'aan' He separated the wrong from the right, And for his Ummah's sake did not sleep at night He fulfilled all the poor people's needs And tried to put an end to sinful deeds In the streets of Taif he was injured For the sake of I)een, hardship he endured.

In the path of Islam he shed his blood He lost two teeth in the battle of Uhad When his mission of Deen had finished And lailaha-illal-lah had flourished Then the Almighty called his Beloved Prophet On the l}'n of Rabiul awal his Lord he met.

eLS all3:L1o It is reported by Hadrat

a& Hadrat Anas (R.A.) reports that the Holy Prophet (SAW) used to apply more oil to his hair and used to comb his beard also. He also kept a small cloth over his head to save the amamah Mubarak (turban) frorn getting stained by oil.

(Taken from Shamaile Tirmizi)

Ibn Umar (R.A.)that whenever the Holy Prophet (SAW) put on an amamah (turban) he to keep its end hanging behind between the shoulders.(taken from Shamaile Tirmizi)

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Translated from Hadrat Moulana Qamruz Zamaan D.B. Sahib's, 'Ahsanus-Siyar') HIS EMINENCE RASULULAH (pl-*,-"q*tcql, sl"a) THE BLESSED BIRTH RASOOLULLAH'S (C-rql',!,J-) HONOIIRABLE FAIHER'S NAME V/AS ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL MUTTALIB BIN HASHIM, STNABIB MANAF AND HIS MOTHER'S NAME WAS HAZRAT AMINA BINTI WAHB BIN ABDE MANAF.

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WAS BORN IN THE CITY OF MAKKAH MUMZAMAH ON MONDAY , THE 12,*OF RABIUL AWWAL IN THE YEAR 570 AD. THIS WAS THE MOST GLORIOUS AND BLESSED DAY IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND. RASOOLULLAH

AS THE RADIANT SUN OF PROPHET HOOD DAWNED UPON THE BEDROCK OF IDOL WORSHIP, A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE SHOOK THE PAI-ACE OF QAISAR IN THE PERSIAN EMPIRE CAUSING FOURTEEN OF ITS PILLARS TO COME CRASHING TO THE GROUND. THE TIBRIZ RIVER SUDDENLY DRIED UP. THE ANCIENT FIRE OF THE

PERSIAN FIRE WORSHIPERS, WHICH HAD BEEN KEPT ALIVE FOR A THOUSAND YEARS, DIED DOWN.

THROUGH THIS CHAIN OF EVENTS ALLAH ALMIGHTY MADE THE DECI.ARATION THAT THE TIME HAD COME FOR THE ANNIHIIATION OF ALL FORMS OF IGNORANCE FROM THE FACE OF THIS EARTH'. (AWJM US SEER)

IT IS STATED IN THE AUTHENTIC AHAADEETH THAT AT THE TIME OF RASOOLULLAH c.I*,eq+Icqi,.5Jr)'S BIRTH A NOOR (HEAVENLY EFFULGENCE) EMERGED FROM THE WOMB OF BIBI AMINA (R.A.), WHICH ILLUMINATED THE ENTIRE WORLD. THEREAFTER, BABY MUHAMMAD hl*,eq-LcqiJ.il.a) MADE HIS MAJESTIC DESCENT ONTO THE EARTH WITH THE SUPPORT OF HIS HANDS, CIASPING SOME SAND INTO HIS FIST AND LOOKING UP TOWARDS THE SKIES.

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ORPHANED AT BIRTH. SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH,

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is narrated in DalaailAbu Naeem that Jibraeel [A.S.] said 'I have travelled the world over from east to west, and have not seen a more honourable clan than the BANU HASHIM. (Mawahib Ladunniya, Awjaz al Siyar) tThe following books of Seerah mention 8'" RabiulAwwal Asahhus Siyar, Awjaz al Siyar, Nashrutteeb, and historians such as Qazi Muhammad Suleiman Mansur puri regard 9'n Rabiul Awwal as the more authentic

GRAN DFATH ER ABDU L MUTTALIB

AFFECTIONATELY TOOK HIM INTO HIS ARMS AND PROCEEDED TOWARDS THE HOLY KM'BAH, WHEREIN HE INDULGED IN SUPPLICATION AND GLORIFICATION OF ALLAH TAALAH, NAMING HIS G RAN DSON " M U HAM MAD" (,oJ*,eq.lc"it.st-).

date.(Allah knows best) 'Hazrat Moulana Abul Hasan Nadwi has written in his book'Nabiyye Rahmat'that many Muhadditheen and historians of the Seerah have narrated this Hadeeth and proven its authenticity.

This the place where Rasulullah (SAW) was born.

The mother of Harun Rashid had a masjid built on this location.

In the year 1370 AH it was demolished and a public library was built here

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NURSING BABY MUHAMMAD (2.l*,eq+IcqiJ.j-lr) WAS FIRST BREASTFED BY HIS MOTHER BIBI AAMINAH, THEN BY HIS UNCLE ABU LAHAB'S SLAVE GIRL, THUWAIBAH FOR A FEW DAYS. (AHSANUS SIYAR) T I

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IT WAS A CUSTOM AMONGST THE NOBLES OF THE QURAISH TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO BEDOUIN TRIBES DURING THE BREASTFEEDING PERIOD FOR NURSING AND TRAINING IN THE HEALTHY RURAL ENVIRONMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CUSTOM

RASOOLULLAH (^l*,eq^IcqiJ.j.lr) WAS TH EN GIVEN IN THE CARE OF A FORTUNATE LADY CALLED HALEEMAH SAA'DIYYAH OF THE BANU SA'D TRIBE.

THIS IS THE BENEFACTION OF ALLAH. SUBHANAHU WA TAAI-AH, WITH WHICH HE

THE NURSES OF THIS TRIBE WERE RENOWNED FOR THEIR PROFICIENCY IN CHILDCARE AND ELOQUENCE IN SPEECH. (ASAHUS SEER, NABIYYE RAHMAT) RASOOLULI-AH (r.L-,eq+lsqi,.j'L.)'S RATE OF GROWTH WAS MUCH QUICKER THAN THAT OF OTHER CHILDREN IN HIS AGE GROUP. AT JUST TWO YEARS HE WAS ALREADY LOOKING MUCH OLDER THAN HIS AGE MATES. WHEN HE TURNED TWO, BIBI HALEEMAH WEANED HIM, AND TOOK HIM BACK TO HIS MOTHER AS AGREED, BUT EXPRESSED THE DESIRE TO KEEP HIM WITH HER FOR A LITTLE LONGER. BIBI MMINAH CONSENTED, AND NABI

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G.l*,eq+lcqiJ.slr)'S BLESSED HEART WAS CLEANSED AND PURIFIED. IT WAS THEN PLACED BACK IN HIS CHEST, WHICH HEALED AND IMMEDIATELY ASSUMED IT'S ORIGINAL FORM. THIS STRANGE INCIDENT FRIGHTENED BIBI HALEEMAH AND SHE HASTILY TOOK RASOOLULLAH (,oJ*,eq,bqi,.5.Ir) BACK TO HIS MOTHER, BIBI AAMINAH. (NABIYYE RAHMAT)

THE DEMISE OF BIBI AAMINAH AND ABDUL MUTTALIB RASOOLULLAH (^L,eq^bqi,.rNlr) WAS ON LY SIX YEARS OLD WHEN HIS MOTHER PASSED AWAY AT A PLACE CALLED ABWA, EN ROUTE FROM MADINAH MUNAWWARAH TO MAKKAH M UKARRAMAH (RASOOLULIAH

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BLESSES WHOMSOEVER HE WISHES.

BLESSED CH EST OPEN.

THEY REMOVED A BI-ACK OBJECT.RESEMBLING A CHUNK OF MEAT FROM INSIDE AND DISCARDED IT. THEREAFTER, RASOOLULLAH

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HAILED FROM THE NA]AR TRIBE IN MADINAH MUNAWWAMH). TWO YEARS I.ATER, WHEN HE WAS EIGHT YEARS OLD RASOOLULI-AH (^l*,eq&ci,.rNlr) WAS DEPRIVED OF THE BENEVOLENT CARE OF HIS GRANDFATHER. THIS WAS PART OF ALI-AH SUBHANAHU WA TAAI.AH'S MASTER PLAN FOR THE DIVINE UPBRINGING OF HIS BELOVED NABI (^1-,eq+lccil.5.La) WHICH CAN BE UNDERSTOOD

BY NONE OTHER THAN THE CREATOR HIMSELF. AFTERTHE DEMISE OF HIS GRANDFATHER, HE WAS TAKEN INTO THE MERCIFUL CARE OF HIS UNCLE ABU TAALIB WHO TOOK GREAT CARE OF HIM AND SHIELDED HIM FROM ALL FORMS OF HARM. To be continued in the next issue...

WITH HALEEMAH

SA'DIYYAH.

' Hazrat Haleemah

DURING THIS SECOND STAY WITH THE BANU SA'D TRIBE, TWO ANGELS DEPUTED BY ALLAH SUBHANAHU WA TAAI.AH DESCENDED FROM THE SKIES AND SPLIT RASOOLULI-AH

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that when Nabi (pb9q+lccil.slr) was weaned the first words he uttered were, 'Allahu Akbar Kabeerah Wal Hamdu Lillahi Hamdan Katheeran Subhanallahi Bukrataw wa Aseela' (Nashrut Teeb quoting from Baihiqi and Ibne Asaakir)

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daughters Zainab, Ruqaya, ljmme kulthum and Fatima. Ihe Prophet (saw) was kind and humblE. His face shone like a full m0En. The Prophet (saw) 0nEE narrated that, "Paradise lies under the feet sf the muthers" $s dear rEaders do nnt trnuhle your

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Whom do you love most? The heu-r! is al-wayy sverwhelmed by someone's love. l\{owaduys love of mctterisl world hss conquered our heurts. Some love posh cors und mansioni whilst others odore cheap and worthless charucters of this world. Tltroug!, negligence we huve distanced ourselves from the True Beloved, the one und only worth loving. Indeed the love for Altah is the need for our tintes.

If we pinder over it for a while we will reulize that Allui has created whut ever we love! Then why not love the Creotor? He is b,etter thun the best .He who creuted you und me and everything else.

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Once, when he was still a small child, Hadrat Hussein (RA) asked his father Hadrat Ali (RA), "Ya abi, do you love Allah Ta'alah?"

He replied that he did. He then asked, t'Do you Iove my grandfather (Rasulu lah [saw|)?"

Again he replied, 'tYes."

Then he asked, "Do you love my ummi (mothe r)?"

Hadrat AIi (RA) replied, "Yes, I do."

Finally, he asked, "Ya abi, do you love me?"

Hadrat AIi (RA) replied in the affirmative again.

On hearing this, Hadrat Hussein (RA) innocently asked his father; "Ya abi, how can you manage to love s-o-o many people with only one heaft?"

Hearing this, Hadrat Ali (RA) lovingly clarified, " My son, that was a fine question, but the love I have for your grandfather, your mother and for you has been commanded by Allah Ta'alah.

Therefore, all these loves are verily branches of the tree of Allah Ta'alah's love."

Hadrat Hussein (RA) grasped the point immediately and smiled

[Story taken from Hadrat Moulana Zulfiqar Ahmad hlaq*hhandi's book entitled, lshqe llaahil contentedly.

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Oh Allah.

I lone for Your name...

Oh Allah, I long fo, your n(tme... ...7o be my heart's beat And the guidunce of my feet!

The music of my ears, The wurmth of my teurs The sight of my eyes H Oh Allah! Lord so wise.

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And on my lingertips Running through my blood And my tongue, like u flood To be etched in my heart, From this world when f purt.

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EATING HEALTHY The Prophet (SAW) once stated, (words to the effect) "Oh people ! Get into the habit of eating malrow as it strengthens the

mind" Hadrat Aisha Siddiqa (RA) reports that the Beloved Master (SAW) once advised her, (Words to the effect) "Oh Aisha! Add maffow to the pot when you cook a meal, as it comforts and strengthens a grievin gheart."

Abdullah lbn Jaafar (R.A) says that he saw the Prophet (SAW) eating cucumber with dates.

Science research shows that this mixture helps to, Form abaLanced diet Improve kidney function Enrich the blood Clear skin infections

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No deed of our Beloved Master (SAW) had been without insight or wisdom.

HadratAisha Siddiqa (RA) reports that our Prophet (SAW) was very fond of eating dates with sweet melon.

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My role model is Hadrat Khadiia (RA). She is the first wife of our Prophet (SAW), the mother of 'the lady of Jannah'and the granny of the two princes, Hassan and Hussein (RA).

I simply adore her for her forceful qualities. To begin with she was a wealthy businesswoman. This proves that she was very clever. Furthermore she helped the Prophet (SAW) with her wealth. Her riches were spent in the grandeur of lslam. This indicates that she was kind hearted, generous and respectable.

first to accept Islam! When the Prophet (SAW) came from the cave of Hira saying, 'zammiluni zammiluni"

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and explained how he feared his life, Hadrat Khadiia (RA) consoled him with beautiful and encouraging words. Usually women tend to be more frightened when they see their husbands in a state of Panic.

However she soothed him by praising him and encouraging him that Allah will never disgrace him. She then took him to her cousin's house. What a braver courageous woman! I want to be strong and brave like her when I grow up.

Once the Prophet (SAW) praised her saying, Slre brought faith in me when others disbelieved. She confirmed to my message when others didn't. She helped me with her money when others refused, Sfie was the mother of all my children.'

What an honour it is to be praised by the Prophet (SAW) like that! May Allah grant me superb qualities like her, Ameen.

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lt My role model is Hadrat Abubakr SidCiqr-re (RA). The attribute from his beautiful personality that appeals to me most is 'love'. The love he had for the Beloved Prophet (SAW) is yet unparalleled in history. The Supreme Qur'aan describes him as, 'thani ath nayn' He was second in command after Rasulul lah (SAW) in: . Propagation of Deen. r Participation of battles . Involvement in Deeni gatherings . Standins on the blessed prayer mat of the Prophet (SAW) to lead prayer.

He displayed strength, masculinity and ardent love and passion by carrying the Blessing of Both worlds (SAW) on his back on the cave of Thaur.

Once inside the cave, this mountain of strength and this ocean of love, known as 'Abubakr Siddique' demonstrated to the entire human race the irrre nieaming of love. He cleaned the cave and blocked al1 the little holes by tearing pieces from the clothes he was wearing. One hole remained unblocked and this true lover put his f*cit l* obstn-rct ii.

What an amorous scene it must have been! The Prophet (SAW)'s blessed head was resting on Abubakr's lap! After a while a snake bit Hadrat Abubakr on the foot that was obstructing the outlet.

The true and apt lover did not even stir with the fear of disturbins the Beloved. Though, owing to the unbearable pain of the sting, hot tears flowed from his eyes. One such valuable tear fell on the Beloved's (SAW) face. The Beloved Nabi (SAW) asked him what the matter was and upon finding out rubbed his blessed saliva on the sting and the poisonous effect disappeared. He was fortunate enough to spend three days with the Master (SAW) inside the cave. I can go on and on but the amorous tales of iove and passion between him and the Prophet (SAW) will never end. In brief, my. role model is the truthful one, the fountain of love, the emblem of devoutness the first man to accept Islam, the one who purchased the land for Masjid-Nabwi, the first Khalifa of lslam,'Abubakr Siddique (RA).'

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{f* ,a Who can compare with my amma? My role model is my grandmother. I love her because she has a lot of good qualities. She is very pious and very punctual with her salaah.She also prays Qur'aan regularly.

She always gives me advice and corrects me when I'm wrong. She is very understanding and surpasses all the women in the family in the field of wisdom and knowledge. These are the beautiful qualities of my BelovedAmma .May Allah granther a long life and may he grant me the guidance to follow in her footsteps and inherit her beautiful qualities. Khaalidah Idris 7 years old. Lusaka

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Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A) reports that Rasululah (SAW) said:

Whoever eats on one dav of Ramadan without a valid reason . or an excuse of qenuine illness. shall never be able to compensate for that dav even bv fastinq for the rest of his life.

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Hadrat Fudhail bin Ayadh once said that the person who possesses the ideal courtesy comprises of these eight factors: 1. Obedience to his parents 2. Securing of family ties.

3. Being of service to his friends.

4. Good manners towards his wife, children employees 5. Economical with his wealth.

6. Cautious with his tongue 7. Heedful of utilizing his time and spending time at home.

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His invitation should not be declined.

He should be visited during his illness.

He should be assisted when in need.

He should be comforted when he endures a failure or loss He should be congratulated when he achieves something.

His funeral should be attended His assets and family should be taken care of in his absence.

A towering structure beside his house should not be erected without his permission.

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DIDYOU KNOW? . The first breakfast of the people entering paradise (Jannah) will be the earth! It will change into bread and the dwellers of Jannah will consume it. z.It is reported in the Bukhari Shareef that when Hadrat Adam (AS) was created he was 60 cubits in height and the entrants of Jannah will have the same height as Adam (AS) 3. The age of Jarrnatr men will be 30 years.

4. There will be plants and trees in Jannah but their trunks will not be wooden. The trunks of the trees in Jannah will be made of pearls with dates hanging from them.

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7. The dwellers of Jannah will be given meat of birds to eat.

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8. The beds of the dwellers of Jannah will be lined with brocade and they will rest on green cushions and rich carpets.

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1. Who from among the adult companions of the Prophet (SAW) was the first to accept Islam?

2. From amongst the children who accepted Islam first?

3. From amongst the slaves who accepted Islam first?

4. From amongst the women who was the first to accept Islam?

5. Who was the first to accept Islam from the entire creation?

6. Which Sahabi (R.A.) was the first to create a sea fleet and to develop navalpower in Islam?

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GOOD BEHAVIOUR WITH PAREIYTS

In our last issue we emphasizedthe importance of good behaviour with parents. Definitely Allah is the creator of all.

However he has given the woman the honour of becoming a mother. The mother bears a tough time for nine months and thereafter endures the hardships of bringing up her child. Can you imagine the miseries of the child whose mother or father dies during his childhood? Indeed there will be lots of volunteers to adopt that child, but can they provide the child with the warmth and natural love of the mother? Therefore dear children, the most important and significant people in your lives are your parents. Respect your parents and be of good service to them.

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Once, an angel disguised as a human came to him and expressed the desire to buy the cow. When the child asked how much money he was prepared to pay,the angel offered a very low price. The child asked for his mother's advice on the matter and she refused to sell the cow at such a low price.

The angel would appear time and again offering a higher price each time. Each time the child would consult his mother and reply accordingly. After a few repeated incidents the child realizedthat his mother was not prepared to sell her cow. Hence, he bluntly refused to sell tt at any price.

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The angel congratulated him, saying, "You are very fortunate that you take your mother's advice before doing anything.

Very soon, you will be approached by a group of people willing to buy this cow at any price. Charge them a forhrne for it."

Meanwhile, a man was murdered from the tribe of Bani Israel and his tribe was ordered to sacrifice this very

Cow. Therefore, when the people of Bani Israel arrived to purchase the cow, The boy asked for a price equivalent to its weight in gold. In spite of the high price they bought the cow from him.

Moral: The child attained this fortune by respecting and being obedient to his mother.

[Story taken from Hadrat Moulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi (d.b.)'s book entitled "Baa Adab Baa Naseeb."l

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I would like to become a doctor when I grow up .There is a great need of female doctors in our community because women who observe purdah do not like to visit male doctors. I want to research further in the field of medicine and be of good service to the Muslim women. I have thought of this many times and I have talked about it with my parents. As the years will pass, time and fate will decide, but it is my humble appeal to all readers to make dua for me that Allah grants me a long life and accepts me for the service of Deen. May Allah make me a pious Muslim and a good kindhearted doctor.

Fatima Abdul Karim. l2y ears.Lusaka.

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When I grow up I would like to become anAlim, so that I can learn more about my beautiful religion, Islam. I.can practice on the things I have learnt and teach others too. Insha Allah this will become away in which I can get thawab. I can learn the translation of the Holy Quraan and understand the message ofAllah for his believers.

I request all the readers for duas because that is what I need.

AbrarAhmed 6years old v(unry n VTCIUtjE rrKfl TO BflOOTdE, VTHEJ{ [ qEOW UP,,, SEND US I love youHazrat Jee. STORIES And I hope you love me...

FROM LIVES OF When I grow up I want to be like you, THE Talk, walk, and smile just the way you do.

SAHABAH S IN TIIE I want to be good and learn Deen, NEXT ISSUES. I shall never do wrong and never be mean PLEASE I want to become an engineer too SEND But only because I love you, YOUR CONTRIB I shall spread the Almighty's word UTONSTO Far and wide I shall fly like a bird GENUINE GEMS, I love the trademark of 'Sunnah'you wear P.O. BOX.32437 The reflection of the Prophet (SAW) you bear .LUSAKA. I adore the way you change people's lives ZAMBIA. Just one glance of yours, melts the heart like ice JAZAKALLAIIU you, Pray for me so I may become like KHAIR! From head to toe, in and out just like you As bad as I am, I still love you, And do hope you love me too.

Uwais FOR THE NEXT ISSUE THE TOPIC TO WRITE ON IS "LIVES OF THE SAHAABAH" Write about the life of any Sahabaah! One winning story will get aprize. Please include your name, age and address.

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PROBLEM PAGE.".

Dear Genuine Gems Assalam-ualaykum, I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the best of health. The main purpose of writing this letter is that I come from a religious family and my friends are allvery modern. They wear modern clothing and hold parties too. Sometimes they invite me too. I really feel trapped between two different views and images of life. Please help.

Saleha

Dear Saleha, May Allah make you pious just as your name indicates and may the Almighty grant you good health and wisdom to differentiate between right and wrong. It is a great bounty of Allah Ta'alahto have pious parents. You are fortunato to come from a religious family.

It is stated in the Hadith (words to this effect):'Al mar'u ala Deeni Khaleelihi' a person's religious status is in accordance with his associates'religious status.

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If they are neglectful in Deeni matters then beware, tomorrow you might end up being like them!

If your companionship is bad your boat of faith will sink, likewise if good company is kept then you will sail through the tumultuous waves of this world. Insha-Allah!

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tfie importance of l{afaffoof,s Hadrat Sa'ad Bin Abi Waqas (R.4.) said, 'Oh Rasululah (SAW) supplicate to Allah that he makes me a person whose duas are readily accepted.'

Rasululah (SAW) said, 'Oh Sa'ad, ensure what you eat is pure and halal you will become Mustajaabud da'waat (One whose duas are readily accepted by Allah.)By Him in whose hand is the life of Muhamr4ad (SAW) no deed of a servant who places aharaam morsel in his stomach is accepted for forty days.'(Targhib)

One should remember, that the consequences of Haraam would be experienced, whether consumed intentionally or unknowingly.

Only a dim-witted, dense person will think that lack of the awareness of a poisonous substance will annihilate the effect of the poison. Poison is poison! Poison is fatal and causes physical death, whereas consumption of Haraam foods is lethal too, as it causes a person to die spiritually. Letrs go over the: Haraam List of Yoghurts ONE BENEFIT OF 1. Clover Double Cream.

EATING HALAL IS IT PULLS ONE TOWARDS 2. Clover All Fat Yoghurts.

GOODDEEDS! ONE DISADVANTAGE OF 3. Clover Corner Crunch EATINGHARAMIS 4. Clover Kids Corner THATITDRAGS ONE TOWARDSVICEANI) .

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Adenoids are fleshy pieces of tissue just above the opening from the back of the nose into the back of the throat. They arepart of the body's resistance system, serving as prevention. They obstruct germs ftom the nose reaching the throat.

Causes.

When children have a lot of catanh, their adenoids often become inflamed.

Enlarged adenoids are the result of excess catarrh accumulating at the back of the throat. Many children between the ages of three and eight seem to have enlarged adenoids.

Symptoms and Signs.

Symptoms of swollen adenoids include hearing difficulties, loss of smell, taste and appetite and dry gums. The affected child also tends to be listless.

Treatment In recent times adenoids are rarely removed because of nasal catarrh and even if they are they may re-grow again. Sometimes the enlargement of the adenoids interferes with the passage of air up the Eustachian tube into the middle ear. If a child has frequent problems with deafness caused by mucus accumulating in the ear, then the adenoids may have to be removed. This is the main reason for removing adenoids. Usually by the time the child is seven or eight the catarrh will disappear.

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first, Hadrat!"

Hadrat Khwaja Ubaidullah (RA) replied, "All these riches are the possession of A1lah. He will look after tt. I am a mere custodian; if I depart he will organize for some one to take care of it. Hence I have no affangements to make."

Now the Faqeer began to panic, he asked khwaja sahib if he could just go home and collect his clothes and

(R4) Khwaja Ubaidullah (RA) was a very wealthy and pious servant ofAllah. In spite of possessing abundant wealth and riches, his heart was absolutely free from its desire.

Once a bogus man claiming to be a Faqeer decided to assess Khwaja Ubaidullah (RA) with regard to his wealth. He wanted to know how good a saint Khwaja Sahib was and how attached he was to his material goods

blankets.

"I do not worry about leaving behind this large estate and yet your heart is clinging to your clothes and blankets?

Is this your claim of abstention from the world?" Khwaja Ubaidullah retorted.

Now the Faqeer was dumbfounded and speechless.

MORAL: Hadrat Hakeemul Ummat Moulana AshrafAli Thanwi (RA) used to say that whosoevor visits the Auliya without sincerity tyrng to test them they will return devoid of any benefit.

and possessions.

He presented himself before Khwaja Ubaidullah and asked,

"Hadrat,I have a heartfelt desire to perform hajj with you this year, if you would be willing to come..."

Upon hearing this man's request, Khwaja Sahib got up immediately, wrapped his shawl around him and said,

"Right off we go. . ."

Now this fake Faqeer began to withdraw, trying hard to think of an

The faces ofAhlul-lah are so brieht with the luminosity of Allah's love. that one uncontrollablv remembers Allah unon seeing them.

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Therefore one should always make dua for a pious child. When HazratZakarta tA.S.] returned from his mission of spreading Deen, he thought Bibi Maryam would be in need of food so he rushed to her assistance. Bibi Maryam had been in the sanctuary peacefully worshipping Allah. Upon reaching there Hazrat Zakaria tA.S.] was astonished to find her eating fruits that were off-season This is how the Qur'aan mentions his query Qala Ya Maryumu &nna taki hathau [He said, whence cometh unto thee this food?]

Qulat Huwa Mire lrudilluh [She answered it is from Allah.]

Inrcul Lahs Yarzuqu May Yushau Bigayri Hisuub. fAllah giveth without stint to whom He will.l When he heard this reply from Bibi Maryam, reahzing the truth of her statement he took the opportunity in asking Allah [S.W.T.] for his life long desire.

Hunaaliku dsa Zakuria Rabbuhu Qalu Rabbi Hsbli Min ladunka Zurriyyatarc Thyyebuh. Innuka Samiud Duu" fThen Zakariaprayed unto his Lord and said, My Lord! Bestow upon me of Thy bounty goodly offspring. Lo! Thou artthe Hearer of prayer.]

He humbly begged Allah [S.V/.T.] as he thought to himself, if Allah [S.W.T.] can grant Bibi Maryam fruits that were out of season he surely can bless me with a child even though I have passed the child bearing age.

Allah [S.W.T.] accepted his prayer and sent glad tidings of a son{Yahya [a.s.] )through His angels.

Funuaduthul Maluaikatu Wahus Qaiman Vwsalli Fil Mahraab, Annalluhq Yubushiruku Bi Yuhyu Musuddiqum Bi Kalimstim Minallah Wa sayyidaw Wa Hasuraw Wa lYubiam Minas Saliheen.

[And the angels called to him as he stood praying in the sanctuary Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a son whose name is Yahya, who cometh to confirm a word from Allah, lordly, chaste, a prophet of the righteous] These are the humble supplications of a father. We learn and deduce from these ayahs of the Qur'aan that the prophets asked Allah [S.W.T.] for pious offspring in their supplications. Let's refer to the Qur'aan to find out the first source of these supplications.

When the wife of Hazrat Imraan [A.S.] was pregnant she made the intention in her heart;

Rabbi Inni i\azartu Laka Maa Fi Batni Muharraran Fataqabbal Minni. fRemember when the wife of Imraan said' My Lord! I have vowed unto Thee that which is in my belly as a consecrated {offering}Accept it from me, Lo! Thou, only Thou art the Hearer the Knower.] a

From the moment of conception the mother is humbly making duas for the unborn child to be pious. Ulama flearned scholars] have said, if a woman recites this Ayah of the Qur'aan abundantly during the days of her pregnancy Allah [S.W.T.] will grant her a pious child InshaAllah. This has been a tried and tested practice of our Mashaikh .It is therefore highly recommendable for the pregnant woman to include this Ayah in her daily recitals and keep the intention in her heart to bring her child up to be pious. Insha Allah, she will be blessed with a pious child.

Rabbi Inni l\azartu Laka Maa Fi Batni Muharra Ran Fataqabbal Minni. [Surah-Ali-Imraan Ayah 3 5.]

We learn from the Qur'aan that a mother's supplications for her child begin when he is still in the womb and continues until the day he parts from this world.

HAZRAT YAQUB [A.S.] 'S ADVTCE TO HIS CHTLDREN. At the time of his death HazratYaqub [A.S.] gathered allhis sons and asked them whom they would worship after his death. He was overjoyed to hear from them that they would continue to worship Allah.

Allah Ta'alamentions in the Holy Qur'aan AmKuntum Shuhadaa A Ith Hadara Yaqubal Mautu lth Qala Libanihi MaaTa'buduna Mim Ba'di [Surae- Baqarah Ayat 133.] lOr were ye present when death came to Yaqub, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me?]

Qalu Na'budu [Iaahaka Wa llaaha Ahaaika lbrahima Wa Isma'eela Wa Ishaaqa Ilaahaw Wahidaa Wa Nahnu Lahu Muslimun.

(We shall worship thy God, The God of thy fathers, Ibrahim and Ismail and Ishaaq, one God and unto him we have surrendered.)

It is stated in the Qur'aan Wa Wassa Biha Ibrahimu Baneehi Wa Yaqub.Ya Baniyya [nnallahas Tafa Lakumud Deena Falaa Tamutunna illa Wa Antum Muslirnun.

[The same did Ibrahim enjoin upon his sons, and also Yaqub {saying}O my sons Lo! Allah has chosen for you the true religion, therefore die not save as men who have surrendered {unto Him} As we refer to the Holy Qur'aan let us ponder over.this: rightfrom the time when the child is in the womb it is the mother's desire and dua that Allah

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tS.WT.l bless her child with the gift of piety and this desire continues until death. Even from the death bed the father advises his children to adhere to the teachings of Islam and to die not but in a state that they are believers.

There will hardly be any moment in a parent's lifetime, which passes without supplications for their children.

You will be surprised to learn that a child, who performs his salaah at the age of f,rve or six, has atthattender age akeady started supplicating for a pious child.

As he prays in his daily salaah;

"Rabhij Alni Muqeemas Salaati Wa Min Zurriyat;i

He tells Allah tS.W.T.l in his prayer that Oh Lord! Make my children and me regular with salaah. If you think about it, this five or six year old child does not have any children but the All-Knowing Almighty knows that there will be a time in the life of this child when he will reach youth and beget children. Only the boy, who continued asking Allah tS.W.Tl for a pious child from the age of five until the time of his departure from this world, can experience the heart-break and grief of disobedient children who neglect the salaah.

The Qur'aan has taught us a beautiful dua thus encouraging us to askAllah [S.W.T.] for pious children.

Rabbana Hablana Min Azwaajina Wa Zurriyatina QurrataA'yun Wajalna LiI

Muttaqeena Imaama We shall continue in our next issue, lnsha'Allah' JUST JI]KINE FRIM TATAIFE-MAHMUII APERSONWIIO ADULTERATED MILKBY MTXING EQUALAMOUNTS OF WATER TO MILK WAS ONCE RETURNING AFTER SELLING H IS

DILUTED }flLK.IIE HAD TIED THE MONEY MADE FROM SELLINGTEE I{ILKINITIS TUNGI (LOIN CLOTE). ON ROUTE IIE EADTIIE URGETO RELIEVE MMSELF.HE PLACED HIS LTINGI UNDER A TREE BEFORE IIE LEtrT TO ANSWER TIIE CALL OF TEE NATURE. A MONKEY CAME DOWN FROMTI{E TREEAND TOOKTIM LUNGI WITH HIM.WHEN THE MAN CAME A]\D SAW WHAT HAPPENED. HE TRIED EVERYTRICKIN TIIE BOOK TO REPOSSESS HIS LUNGI BUT WITH LITTLE SUCCESS. COINCIDENTALLY TIIERE WASAWELL ON TI{E OTHER SIDE OFTIIE TREE.THE MONKEY OPENED THE KNOT ANI) TIIREW TIIE NOTES : ONE AT HIM AIID THE OTEER IN THE WELL UN TIL IIALF TIIE MONEY WAS IN THE WELLAND TI{E OTIIER HALF WAS IN HIS POSSESSION.

DUDH KA DUDH OR PANIKA PANI! HE RETRIEVED THE MOMY IN LIEU OF THE MILKHE SOLDANDLOSTTIIE MONEY IN LIEU OF THE WATER IIE HAD MIXED.

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What bet can never be won?

Answer- alphabet!

2.What do you get if you pour boiling water down arabbtt hole?

Answer- Hot-cross bunnies !

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Once I took my daughter to the local G.P. Because

pain in her legs. The doctor explained that these were only growing pains and there was nothing to worry about. He suggested giving a painkiller to her when the pains were severe. On one such day when the pain was severe I gave her a spoonful of Panadol Syrup, which she obstinately refused to take. When I asked her why she was refusing she bluntly complained, "How will my legs grow if you stop the pain? Remember these are growing pains."

Story contributed by a mother

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The student should go to the Ustaadh and not vice versa (the thirsty person goes to the well: the well does not come to the thirsty person!)

Even if the Ustaadh is inferior to the student in any aspect,

then too the student should be submissive before him.

If the Ustaadh prohibits him from asking something then the student should refrain from asking about that particular thing.

If the student does anything contrary to the grandeur and disposition of the Ustaadh then he should not hesitate in seeking an apology.

The student should not pressurize the Ustaadh to continue his teaching if the Ustaadh is unwell or feeling 1ow.

Powerful words The best one lettered word -"A" Al1ah begins with it The most selfish two lettered word "Me" shun it The most poisonous three lettered word -"Ego" slay it The most used four lettered word-"Love"-Cherish it The most pleasing five lettered word "A1lah"-Engrave it in your heart The most effective six lettered word "Sunnah" Practice it The most useful seven lettered word "Shariah"-Follow it The most enviable eight lettered word "Paradise" work for it The most powerful nine iettered word "Knowledge" Acquire it of Deen. The most skilful ten lettered word-' competence' go for it The most essential eleven lettered word "Acquaintance" !

Create acquaintance with Allah. Contribution by Nusrat Zareen

THE

ANTI - CHRIST JEWISH KING

Our beloved Nabi (S.A.W) has advised his Ummah to seekAllah's protection from the torment of hell, the grave, from the mischief of life and death and from the mischief of Dajjal (the anti-Christ) after every salaah.

You may usk who the anti-Christ is.

What will his mischief be like? What is the time of his emergence? Here are a few facts of his mischief and character... dangerous man

will

emerge from Isphahn;Persia and

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will move in the world like a whirlwind destroying everything that comes in his way. He will possess extraordinary strength, will yield enorrnous power and will show wonderful tricks, which will attract hundreds and thousands of people around him. The most striking feature of his appearance will be that he will be blind in one eye.

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Nabi (S.A.W) has reported to have said: Maseeh Dajjal will be short and his legs will be crooked,his hair will be curly and twisted. He will resemble Abdul l)zzaBin Qatan. It is reported that the word KFR, (Infidel) will be written on his forehead which will be visible to the true believers both literate and illiterate.

It is reported from Asma Binti Yazidthat Nabi (S.A.W) has stated that before the emergence of Dajjal, there will be 3 spells of drought.

The first year, the skies will withhold % of their rain. Subsequently

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the earth will withhol d % of its produce.

The second year, the skies will withhol d % of its rain, causing the earth to withhold % of its produce.

In the third year, the skies will withhold all the water and as a result, there will be no crops that year.

in the next issue of Genuine Gems..."So stay tuned" boldfucts about this greut dungerfast approaching us!

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Honey has the ability to absbrb and retain moisture. It is strongly recommended for those who are prone to bedweffing (especially

children).Give 1 teaspoon at bedtime.

Honey is a consJituent of many cough mixtures- it is also used for sore throats and common cold. lt is excellent food drink for children!

lnA tny Lord Oommanded

the beeto build its nest in mountains, on trees and in habitations. Then he commanded it: - eat of all the produce (ofthe earth) and follow the ways of thy lord submissively. There issues from within their stomachs a drink of varying colors where in is healing for man. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.

Nabi (S.A.W) strongly recommended honey for tle treatment of diseases and Honey is an antibacterial: apply on burns, cuts and wounds as it is soothing to the skin. To improve memory mix 2 pinches of cinnamon powder to a teaspoon of honey and eat daily.

sicknesses. It is believed that honey has the potential to prevent and cure diseases; it

strengthens the body, the lungs and cures illnesses such as colds, asthma, coughs etc.

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the blood and whitens the teeth.! In addition it is effective for bad breath and gum protection.

Hakeem Abdullah's cough remedy.combine

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tablespoon of honey with salt and heat it on the stove.When the water separates,it should be collected and a teaspoon should be given to the

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SAUAOT[/[lt& &&ffi&Y ffi&reY&€ ry&& &tutu&ffi'S ry4ffi&q &ruffi WtuffiS$€r€ $ Once again it is that time of the year when Allah Ta'ala sends down His special mercy and the accursed Shaytan is chained. Yes, it is the blessed month of Ramadan.

A month in which even the fish ask for forgiveness on behalf of the fasting person. o A month in which lies a night that is greater in virtue than a thousand months. o A month in which Allah Ta'ala increases the Rizq of a true Mu'min. o A month in which Allah Ta'ala sets free great numbers of souls from Jahannum.

A month in which the fasting person's duas are ceftainly accepted by Allah.

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Hadrat Ubaida bin Saabit (R.A) said that just as Ramadan was approaching ,one day the Prophet of Allah (SAW) said,

Ramadan the month of blessinq has come to vou. where in Allah turns towards you and sends down to you his special mercv. forgives faults. accepts pravers. looks at your competitions for the qreatest oood and boasts

to hiq Malaikah aboutvou. Therefore. show Allah the righteousness that is within yourself.

For verily the most pitiable and unfortunate one is the one who is deprived of Allah's mercv in this month.

A person who does not achieve the blessinqs of this month is indeed

Whenever Rasulutah (SAW) used to invite anv of his Sahaba for Sehri he used to sav

food with me" Next time vou are awakenine vour familv for sehri then trv & follow this Sunnah bv savinq ,"Come and partake of blessed food"

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