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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME

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2. \,'IRTUES OFTHE QUR'AAN 3. OURHUFFAZTODAY

4.REVIVEA SUNNAH 6.

LITTLE STEPS

7.

AHSANUS . SIYYAR

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I LOVE YOU ATLAH!

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9. HEARTS SATURIIJIED IN 10. SEARCH

LOVE

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FOR ONE MORE DEED

11.EATING HEALTHY 12.

MY ROLE MODEL

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DID YOU KNOW?

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15. REGISTER OF'MY DEEDS 16.

CHILDREN'S ORNER

17. FRUITS OF'HARD 18. REWARDS 19.

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WORK

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FOR SERVICE

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LIVES OF'THE SAHABA

20. IMPORTANCE OF

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HATAL FOODS

21. HEATTH CORNER

22. STORYTIME 23.

DIVINE GUIDANCE

24. PARENT'S PAGES 25. JOKES

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RIDDLf,S & LEMONYLOAFRECIPE

26.ISLAM & SECURITY

27.I MADEATIFE CHANGING CHOICE 28.

I WANT TO BE IIKE YOU

29. GIFT WRAPPED IN LOYE 30.

THINK BEFORE YOU...

32. TAKE

MUHAMMAD TO THE MASJID

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LET'S GO FOR HAJJ

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36. SPIRITUALAILMENTS

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in Deeni gatherings from time to time.

As we thankAllah for granting us the

opportunity to step into a new year let us make an intention of doing as many good deeds as possible.Who knows if we will see next year or not?

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Virtues of praving the Holv Our'aan Hadrat Ali (RA) narrates a Hadith of the prophet (SAW) (Words to the effect) The one who recites the Qur'aan, thereafter memorizes it and regards the halal as halal- and the haraam as haraam (practices upon its teachings refrains from all that the Qur'aan prohibits) then Allah Ta'ala will enter such a person into paradise and accept his intercession on behalf of ten people who were destined for jahannum.

Dear children we must recite the Qur'aan and try to memorize it too, as there are great benefits of memorizing the Qur'aan. Subsequenfly we should endeavour to practice upon its teachings.

AL QUR'AAN Recite the Quraan, day and night, Inside your heart,Allah will light... ... A lamp shining so clear and bright That will guide and provide you with insight.

Obey its commands and always do right, Allah will relieve you from your plight GD

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OUR HUFFAZ TODAY...

Alhamdulilah in this day and age nearly every house has either a Hafize Qur'aan or else there is one about to become one. As E{ parents we should not fall prey to the misconception that our l=E responsibility is to only ensure tr that they go to Madrassah, learn ffi their sabak and revise their dour. @' (Most parents do this.) We should ensure that our children do not ew add on to the escalating number of 'modern huffaz'. Those that are frequently seen in western attire, and take pride in looking like the kuffar.

CD We as parents need to inculcate ED the love of the 'Qur'aan' in their hearts. For Hifze Qur'aan is not merely a competition to see who can memorize the most

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number of parahs in the shortest possible time, rather hifz entails the loving of the Quraan.

This means that we as parents should train and teach our children to practice upon the teachings of the Quraan with love and sincerity.

We as parents should instillin their hearts the importance of halal and haraam as taught in the Qur'aan. By the time our pious predecessors memorized the entire Qur'aan their lives were moulded in harmony and accordance to the Qur'aan.

Hadrat Umar(RA) spent twelve years learning and contemplating over Surae Baqarah Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA) spent eight years learning Surae Baqarah

HadratAbu Huraira (R.A.) narrates that Rasululah (sAW) said, (words to the effect) The parents of a person who read the Qur'aan, learnt it and practiced upon its teachings, will be crowned with a crown that glitters like the light of the sun.Moreover, they will be adorned with clothing that is more valuible than the riches of the entire world.When they will enquire about the deed that earned them such a reward ,they will be informed that their son had memorized the Qur'aan.'

REVIVE A SUIY]YAH

THE SLINNNAH OF DRINKING 1. Sit down.

2. Hold the glass in your right 3 . Pray,'Bismilla*,r!'

4. Drink the water between two or three breaths.

5. Pray, 'Alhamdulilah' after you finish.

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In our previous issue we learnt the Sunnah method of entering the home. Have you,$een practicingit? Have you learnt the dua of entering and leaving the home? Wiite and share your experiences with us. If there ?rq any Sunnahs that you practice at home, write and let us knbur Who knows your contribution might teach every bodyrorgfrirg"and you will reap the rewards.

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Rasululah (SAW) predicted about the latter times such as the era wherein we find ourselves that holding onto the Deen would be like holding a burning coal in one's hand. This is what the people who practice upon the Sunnah are, experiencing today. They are mocked and harassed by people who are ignorant about Deen.

Amid such surroundings of hostilit], and unfriendliness towards the beautiful and sacred practices of Rasululah (SAW) it is even more important to renew and practice upon the Sunnah.and show your love for the Prophet (SAW). Those who practice upon the beautiful ways and teachings of the Beloved Prophet (SAW) find solace in the following Hadith. (Words to the effect) ooone. who holds steadfast to my Sunnah at the time when m], Ummah is corrupt. will receive the reward of a hundred martyrs.t'

QUP'AAN QUTZ.

r. tlcrry manv times have we heen ccmmanded to rrray

Salaah in the (Dur"aan?

2.Wlrich word indicates the center of the eur"aan?

3. l{hich Surah tryas the first to be reveaterl?

4. Which Surah reveals that the Qur,aan descended on

'Laylatul-Qadr'?

Wlriclr verse srrecifies that"" Aslr and you will he given'?

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Readers fire requested to send their contributions on: Qur'aan, Hadith, rslamic history or poems und stories that are related to these topics .

LITTLE STEPS OF THE GREAT SAINTS...

(SHAIKHUL HADITH HADRAT MOULANA ZAKARIYA SAHIB tR.A.]) earned anything to acquire the right He is the son of the renowned of saying mine? " alim and Sheikh Hadrat Moulana Yahya (RA). His knowledge, piety Hadrat Zakaria (RA) says that'I am and fame is unrivaled by the extremely grateful to Allah that undulating skies and rolling from that day onwards, I learnt that carpets of earth. This luminous sun this world was temporary and rose on the 11* of Ramadan 1315 nothing was mine in here. I hijrah. experience the ecstasy of that slap to Whoever reads the volumes of, this day! Hadrat recalls another 'Fazalle-Amal' becomes an instant incident of his childhood saying, fan of him and is bowled over by 'My father was the Imam in the his biography,'Aap-Beti' Khanqah Masjid. Once he was In his childhood days he was loved leading the ZuLr prayer and I was by great personalities such as busy trying to climb a wall with Hazrat Moulana Rashid Ahmed cracks in it. I tried to hook my hand Gangohi [R.A]. into a niche in the wall to hang on it Hadrat Zakarra (RA) says, but failed. Molvi Sageer Ahmed "When I was three or four years who was performing wudhu saw me old, my mum sewed a beautiful struggling and felt soffy for me. pillow for me. It was smaller in Hence, when he finished his wudhu size than a standard pillow. The he lifted me up in such away that I beautiful sight of that pillow is still was able to hang from the niche. I in my mind. It was decorated with felt instantly angered by his gold and silver lace. It was so interference in my effort. Thereafter beautiful thatl placed it on my he joined the Jamaat which had chest instead of putting it under akeady started.When all the my head. o'Zakaria, muqtadis (ones performing behind Once my father shouted, the imam)went into ruku, I seized bring a pillow!" atthat instant the the opportunity and struck the love for my father emerged within Moulana heavily on his back which my heart and I asked "Shall I bring caused him to let out a loud shriek. minett Immediately after salaah the court He replied,'oCome here" was set up and no one was allowed Hadrat Zakaria (RA) recalls, I to leave.My father stood waiting for became so excited and happy that I someone to own up. The question rushed to my father. My father was who had struck the blow and grabbed me from both arms and who had been beaten? There was clouted me. pin drop silence ,no one uttered a He instantly reprimanded me by word out of fear. Since the classes saying, were to begin in 10 minutes the case "What do you mean by shall I gas adjourned until the lessons bring mine? Have you ever

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ended. After Asr the case resumed

for further investigation. As time passed and people realized that no one will be able to leave until the case is resolved I starled to pray. It felt like the Day of Judgment.

Then after 15 minutes Moulana said in a low voice,

'I was struck'Now half the case had been solved. My father asked him in a harsh tone who had done it. After much hesitation when Moulana realized that someone was going to be beaten he looked at me and said,

'He did it'. Greatly surprised and angered my father asked him thrice if I did it .Thereafter I was severely beaten with a broken umbrella. With every strike he said 'so these are the signs of your preeminence?!'

Such was the upbringing of the guide and benefactor of this world, which truly guided and moulded him into an exemplary mentor.

Hadrat Raipuri had always expressed the desire to spend time with HadratZakarta (RA)'s father.

However his father was bound by the obligation of his son's austere upbringing and did not leave until he was assured.

Once his father left to visit Hadrat Raipuri (RA) Hadrat Zakaria (RA) missed his father and wrote a letter to him in which he expressed his longing and affection for him.

He received this reply, "The need for thorough

supervision of elders is only essential when one is not in devoted communication with Allah. Praise be to Allah that through His grace that communication has now been created in you. Hence my presence and supervision is no longer necessary."

Can you picture Hadrat's status from his father's reply?

Since I cannot make justice by writing a few incidents, I will conclude on the note, "He is the perfect role model for the entire mankind." InshaAllah in our next issue we shall discuss Hadrat Moulana Zakaria (RA)'s son Hadrat

ZIKRULLAH It is very important to remember Allah. A specific time should be set aside daily for Zikrullah.

Zikrullah expels evil and bad thoughts from the mind and heart.

The radiant lamp of lman with the powerful rays of Zikr do not allow any traces of darkness in the heart.

Hence the Zaki is saved from numerous sins.

The Zikr of Allah, generates love for Allah and hatred for this world in the believer's heart. Thus it becomes easy for him to obey Allah.

A mumin (true believer) without a strong lman is like a body without soul. Zikrullah is the most effective way of strengthening the lman.

One should rememberAllah every moment of his life, whether walking ,standing, sitting...

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BIOGRAPHY OF THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE HIS EMINENCE RASOOLULLAH (rr*,eq+r"cfrr'rNta) z English translation of Hazrat Moulana Qamruz Zamaan D.B. Sahib's Ahsanus siyyar)

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fully protected from the evil customs and practices of the era of ignorance.

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modest, chaste, fnrthright and trustworthy man in his tribe. He was given the title nf "Al AmEEn" (Ihe Trustworthy) by his perple. He

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MERCY FOR MANKIND AND THE BLESSING OF BOTH WORLDS MUHAMMED (SAW) Hart researched and thereafter ranked whom he consider:ed to be the most influential Peop-f e,in,hiqlo*, inr,r his,.famous.bp6k, "The 100:A Ranking of the most influentialPeisonS in History" He ianked'..' and placed Rasululah (SAW) first in his book and explained, 'My choice of Muhammad to lead the ranking of the most influential personalities will surprise some of the readers...'

He further explained that upon researching the lives of numerous significant people he noticed that each and all of them had attained their training or education from some expert teacher or institution. He realized that beginning from Alexander the Great to NeMon , all had acquired education from the best teachers at the finest universities. However, one star sparkled amidst the millions, who had never been taught by any expert teacher. He had never been to school or any other learning institution. Yet,being unlettered, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) brought a silent revolution to Arabia within the space of 23 years 'it.iliininSiiitJ$fi ,H&rbaricsoeibu{intdtllil l

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(Excerpt from Khutbate Faqeer part 1 by Hadrat Moulana Zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi D.B.)

tr$ffi I LOVE YOU ALLAH" I love you, Al1ah, my creator, My nourisher and ultimate Mentor The mention of your name, 'Allah' creates turmoil in my blood, Every hair is soaked with love Every vein is pulled tight in ecstasy Tears flow down untiringly Yet my desire to hear your name

Never dies. . .

I love you Allah!

ffisTH.H.R ' what kind of feelings does this word arise in your mind? Does multitude of images?

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Everyone has their own different definition of what a mother is... a maid, a cook, a friend, life-planner; a psychologist or even a soothing tranquilizer!

I'11 tell you what I think a mother is. A mother is the beautiful fabric that weaves the entire family with threads of love and affection.

Her love knows no bounds; no measure... her affection has more depth than the deepest oceans and more altitude than the Himalayas.

Yet her mercy and affection are but a mere glimpse of the Mercy and Affection of the Almighty Allah. Our Merciful Creator is seventy times more loving than a mother.

Close your eyes and ponder for a while .Can your mind evaluate and estimate the measure ofAllah's love for His creation? Why then do we disobey such a loving and Merciful creator?

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Once as Hadrat Ebraheem (AS) was grazing his goats a man passed by praising Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'alah in the following words: Subhana thil mulki wal malakoot Subhana thil izzatwal azmati

Wal haibati wal qudrati Wal kibriyai wal jabaroot

"Glory be to thee, Master of the Earth and Heavens Glory be to you, Oh, Honoured one, the Exalted one The Venerated one, the Mighty

Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'alah again.

Prophet Ebraheem (AS) was so captivated by these words that he begged the man to repeat the words once more. This time the man replied, "What do I get in return now that you have nothing left to give."

Prophet Ebraheem (AS) responded, "You certainly need someone to look after your herd .I shall take care of your herd for you. Please, praise my Beloved Master one more time with those

one The Magnificent one and the

beautiful words."

Omnipotent one"

The man then said, "Glad tidings!

Ebraheem Khalilullah (Friend of Allah), I am an angel ofAllah Ta'alah sent to find out how much you value his name."

When Prophet Ebraheem (AS) heard these magnificent words in the praise of his Beloved Master, his heart jumped like a grasshopper and ached with Allah's love. He pleaded the man to recite the words once more. The man asked what he would get in return.

Prophet Ebraheem (AS) replied, " Half of the herd."

The man agreed and repeated the words.

Prophet Ebraheem (AS) was so spellbound by this beautiful glorification (hamd) that he requested him to repeat the words again.

Again the man asked what he would be given if he complied.

Prophet Ebraheem (AS) replied, "the remaining half of the herd."

The man consented and praised

MORAL: One always loves to hear the name of his beloved. One who loves Allah becomes ecstatic upon hearing Allah's name.

Not for an instant could love be hidden, Once His beautiful name was taken (Story taken from Hadrat

Moulana ZulfiqarAhmad Naqshbandi (D.B.)'s book entitled, 'Ishqe-Ilaahi'.

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SEARCH FOR ONE MORE DEED...

It is narrated that on the Day of Judgment a person whose balance of virtues and vice will be equal will be presented before Allah (SWT). The Divine Proclamation will be for him to seek one more deed of piety from someone in order to gain salvation.

Troubled and agonized this man will venture out on the entire plain of Hashr seeking just one more deed from his relatives, friends and his own kith and kin. E .,,,:.,r rono willrun away from him or excuse themselves due to the fear of t. vn outcome, lest they run short ofjust one deed too. Disappointed and wn he will furn to go back. when he will come across a man standi rear a scale fuIl of vice and sin and just one deed of virnre. Feeling solTy liti. ,his anxious man, he will offer his only virtuous deed to him. The Rahm, rf Allah will pour forth and this generous man who had given a fellow,,*;:r man a good:iideed in sueh times of difficulty will be summoned and asked;ij$., r he had gi$ ,&wa/ his only good deed. "ya A,1,i$,., . when I sii$$is man being deprived of the entry into Jannah on accouniof I less deed, I thought to myself that my book of deeds are full of vice and sin and I only have one good deed. Why should I not give him my good deed so that he can make use of it and gain entry into Jannah?"

Upon hearing this,Allah's mercy will spurt and flow over with boundless passion and fervor for this servant who had displayed generosity on a day when blood had turned white!

Allah (SWT) will forgive this munificent and generous slave and issue orders for both of them to be sent straight into Jannah.

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l. Eefore attending classes make sure your clothes are clean.

2. Make sure you have hrushed yuur teeth and used the miswaak.

3. Respect the ustaadh or teacher at all times.

4. Pay ahsulute attention to every thing uttered hy the teacher.

5. Endeavour to memorize whatever useful information he gives.

E. When you fail to understand certain issues, attrihute the fault to yourself 7. Never relate words or stories of the ustaadh's opponent hefore him.

8. Defend your ustaadh verhally if circumstanEEs call for such need.

5. lf you are unable to shield him go away from there.

10. ln a hig gathering, onGE yuu have made salaam to all then make an individual salaam tu

your Ustaadh. ll. If the lJstaadh is engaged in conversation with sumeone do not make salaam.

12. Do not laugh and joke in the prEsEnEE of the llstaadh excessively.

13. Whilst in the company of the Ustaadh do not divert your attention elsewhere.

14. Endure the austerity ol the lJstaadh with the intentiun of acquiring the blessings of knowledge.

austerity. lE. [lo not develop evil thoughts regarding the Ustaadh even if he is very sEvEFe. 17. Fulfill these rights uf the Ustaadh even in his ahsence.

18. Keep his heart cheerful by presenting gifts to him and keeping in cuntact urith him.

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I must admit that a few like, ' people I have loved for Allah's sake' and ' times that I attended religious gatherings' brought a wave of joy in me whilst others ,like 'Times I have watched movies' and 'times I have Iied' brought a sense of shame and remorse in me. One pafticular one caught my attention and I felt a chill run through my entire body. I froze motionless as my eyes explored

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Amid the chaos I suddenly saw one brand new file which was quite empty; it was marked 'people I have invited towards Deen.' It had hardly anything written on it .I cried with shame and screamed until I woke up with beads of sweat trickling down my forehead. I realised that the room was a catalogue system of my life.

Slowly I rose from my warm bed and performed wudhu. I prayed two rakaats of Tahajjud and pondered over the registers of Kiraman Katibeen and the quiet lonely atmosphere of the grave.I thought about the beautiful eraser of sins.'True Repentance' and raised my hands in supplication as tears glided down my cheeks. From now on Insha Allah I will invite people towards the Deen of Allah and I will strive to do good deeds.

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3. The third Khalifa of Islam.

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2.The battle in which 313 Sahabas fought up to one thousand Kuffar but won.

3. Leaves of this plant are pound to a fine powder and applied to fingernails and hands as adornment.

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5. The birth of the Prophet (SAW) blew off the fires of 6. Which Khalifa wrote a letter to the river Nile?

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2. Who was known as "Babul ilm'?

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That night when he retired to sleep he had a dream. In his dream he saw a young man grazing his goats. Someone called out, "This is a friend ofAllah! " Indicating towards the young man.

Fortunately whilst going somewhere he met the young man he had seen in his dream. He was overjoyed to meet him and expressed the desire to accompany the young man to his house and spend a night there.

The young man was delighted and took the buzrug with him.

During their conversation at night the buzrug took the opportunity and told the young man about his dream and asked him, "what special deed had earned him the beautiful title of 'friend ofAllah'? " When the young man heard this, tears rolled down his cheeks.

He quietly stood up and led him to a room. Slowly he turned the handle of the door. Inside the room, tied up in a corner was an old couple, whose faces had been mutilated. The btzrug could not hide his grief and curiosity so he ended up questioning the young man, " What is the story behind this?"

He explained,_"These are my ignorant and sinful parents. Once they said something blasphemous to The Almighty Allah and as a result, Allah {s.w.t. } mutilated their faces.

I graze my herd of goats all day and when I return in the evening I tend to my parents first. I feed them before I eat anything myself.

They have received the punishment for their misdeeds in this world and although their faces have been mutilated, they are after all my parents .I consider it my duty and obligation to tend to

them."

When the pious saint ofAllah heard this story he embraced him and said respectfully," I have spent entire nights worshipping Allah and spent whole days fasting for Him but I have not yet affained the lofty status that you have gained by respecting and looking after your parents."

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(Your contributions"' ) THE LIFE OF'HADRATABUBAKAR (RA) HadratAbubakr (R.A.) was the first Khalifa and the best companion of our Beloved Prophet (SAW) .He accompanied the Prophet (Saw) everywhere including the time when the Prophet (SAW) migrated from Makkah Mtazzamato Madinah Munawarah Our Prophet (SAW) once asked the four khalifas to spend their wealth for the Baitul Mal. All four khalifas brought their wealth and presented it to the Prophet (SAW).Nabi (SAW) asked Hadrat Umar (RA) how much he had brought.

Hadrat Umar (RA) replied, "I have brought in half of my wealth for Baitul Mal and left the other half for my family." When the Prophet (SAW) asked the other khalifas Hadrat Uthman (RA) & HadratAli (RA) gave the same answer. However HadratAbubak (RA) replied, 'oI have brought all my wealth and only leftAllah and His Messenger (SAW) for my family" Hadrat Abubakr also gave away the clothes he was wearing to Baitul Mal and put on a robe of sack sewn with thorns to cover himself. The Prophet (SAW) was surprised to see the angels dressed in the same manner as HadratAbubakr (RA) and enquired the reason. The angels explained thatAbubakr (RA)'s generosity and sincerity pleasedAllah (SWT) so much thatAllah (SWT) commanded the angels to dress up in the same manner as HadratAbubakr (RA). Hadrat Abubakr (RA) is also from amongst the ten Sahabaahs that have been given the glad tidings of Jannah in this world by our Prophet (SAW).Let us follow in the footsteps of the Nabi (SAW) and the Sahabaahs .InshaAllah we will get Jannah. Ameen .

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THE LIFE OF'HADRAT ABUZAR_GHIF'F'ARI (RA) His name was Jundul and Abu Zar was his tribal name. He was from the tribe Ghifari. His name was Abu Zar Gifai. He was about the 4ft or 5* person to become a Muslim. His acceptance of Islam is extremely interesting and his subsequent beatings by the Quraish are recorded inFazaile aamal in the chapter 'Stories of the Sahabah' Please read it. Hadrat Abu Zar Gifat', (r.a) says: My friend Rasululah (S.A.W) ordered me to do seven things: a) aid the poor. b) Look at those that have less than you and not those that have more than you. c)Behave well with relatives even if they cut relation ship withyou .d) Do not ask any thing from any one. e) Speak the truth even if it be bitter. f) Do not fear the one who reproaches Allah. g) Read 'LAHAULA WALA QUWATA ILLA BILLAH,' abundantly because these words are amongst the treasury below the 'Arsh'.

Once Nabi (S.A.W) advised him, " Abu Zar ,When you cook curry, then put more water in it, and think about the neighbour so that you can distribute it to them."

HazratAbu Zar (R.A) constantly listened to the advice of Rasululah (S.A.W) and observed his lifestyle and his life of abstention. He therefore became weary of wealth and his heart was not inclined towards it.

Hazrat Abu Zar (R.A) was a very brave and courageous person. In the days of ignorance, he used to practice a secluded life. WhenAllah blessed him with the wealth of Islam, his outstanding courage came in use of Islam.

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sToRY OF UMME HABTBAH (R.A) HanatUmme Habibah'SR.A) name was Ramala and she was one of the Azwaaja Mutahharat.

The story of the Prophet (S.A.W)'s nikah with Hazrat Umme Habibah (R.A) is very strange. She was the daughter ofAbu Suffan who was one of the greatest enemies of Huzur (S.A.W) before the conquest of Makkah. AfterAbu Jahal's death, Abu Su$an took his place as the commander of the Makkan army. Hazrat Umme Habibah (R.A) first got married

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One night, Umme Habibah (R.A) saw her husband (in a dream) in the most ugly and obnoxious form. The next day she came to know that he had turned a Christian. She, however remained a Muslim and was therefore separated from him. She was now all alone in exile. ButAllah soon recompensed her offer of marriage through the king Negus, who sent a woman namedAbraha to her with the proposal of Nabi (SAW). She was so happy with the good news that she gave the bracelets and other jewellery that she was wearing to the woman in gratification. King Negus represented Nabi (S.A.W) in the nikah ceremony, and gave 400 Dinars as her portion and gave her many other things in dowry from himself.

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One day when Hadrat Hasain (RA) and Hadrat Hussein(RA) were still small boys ,an old Bedouin from the desert visited their homeland in Madina .The old man was new to Islam and also unaware of the Islamic rules and methods. When it was time for prayers the old man began to perform wudhu. It soon became apparent that the old man did not know how to do Wudhu properly. The boys knew that it was necessary to perform wudhu correctly and wanted to show the old man without embarrassing him. They thought of a plan...

They filled a jug of water for performing wudhu and respectfully asked the old man to watch them.

"Excuse us ,Sheikh!" they said, "We want to make sure that our method of performing wudhu is correct .Please watch us and let us know if we make any mistakes." Thereafter the boys performed wudhu with utmost perfection; whilst the old man watched intently. By the time they finished the old man had learnt how to do wudhu correctly without being embarrassed or belittled. "Yes" he said with a smile, "you both know how to perform wudhu perfectly!"

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Rasululah (SAW) has said, (Words to the effect) "Halaal and haraam are both apparent and between tlte two are uncertain doubtful things, which many people, are unacquainted with. Whosoever abstains from the doubtful things then suclt a person has conserved his Deen and honour. However tltose who indulge in doubtful things will sooner or later get caught up in

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Once a Hakim (traditional doctor), went to answer the call of nature. There he pondered over the existence of the different types of worms that sometimes appeared in the human faeces. He wondered why Allah created these creatures as there seemed to be no apparent benefit in creating them.

After a few days it so happened that this Hakim sahib lost his eyesight.

Being a healer he tried different remedies to regain his vision. He tried every trick in the book but to no avail. Desperate and distressed he began to think of a way out of this miserable condition.

Coincidentally, an eye specialist arrived in their township. Now the desperate blind Hakim paid him a visit. Upon relating his problem he was given an ointment to apply in his eyes for several days.

The blind Hakim continuously applied the medicine and withAllah's mercy 4nd grace regained his lost vision in a short period of time. Curious and astonished he went to the eye specialist to find out the main ingredient of this extraordinary ointment. The eye specialist told him that largely the paste was made out of the woffns found in the fecal matter. When the Hakim sahib heard this he was stirred into contemplation. He immediately repented and commented, "I have been reprimanded and admonished for considering the creation of Allah Ta'ala as useless!"

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An eminent scholar of Islam once said that when the Almighry Allah tries and resrs one by putting him through a situation that is beyond his control and such a person accepts the situation with patience and perseverance, then though the situation may not be entirely reversed, Allah makes it easy for him to endure the pain with ease.

On the l9'n of July 2003 AllahAlmighty gifted us with a beautiful baby boy. This tiny bundle brought along with him bound joy. It was a pleasure to see this boy gro' into a handsome healthy baby gradually. the tender age of 3 months this baby fortunate enough to visit the Holy the blessed month of Ramadan . when he reached the age of 5 months, I (his mother) suspected through the instinct of the sixth sense that the Almighty has gifted all mothers, that my child had a hearing problem. Arrangements were made to travel abroad in order to seek medical assistance and advice

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Once abroad, it was confirmed that this handsome boy, looking like a perfect angel who had no trace of deformity in him had a hearing impairment. Even though it was a big shock, my husband and I did not utter any ungrateful words or lose hope. We turned to our merciful Lord who has given us countless bounties and asked for His Divine guidance and help. Our baby was given learing aids to grasp some speed and frequency of sounds. However by the end of the year there was no visible improvement.

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Naqshbandi (D.B.)'s'Upbringing of children' Hazrat Ibrahim [A.S.]'s dua for his children is extremely amazing as well as a lesson for all .This is the dua, he made when he left his family near the Baitul Iah, fas mentioned in the Holy Qur'aan.]

R.abbana Inni Askantu Min Zurciyati, [Our Lord! I have settled some of my posterity] Biwadin Gayri Zi Zar'in [In an uncultivated valley] Inda Baytikatr Muharram fnear unto Thy house,] Rabbana Ltr Yuqeemus Salaata [Our Lord ! that they may establish proper worship] Fajfai Afidatam Minan Naas Tahwi trlayhim. [so incline some hearts of men that they may yearn towards them ] War Zuqhum Minath TharnaraattLa 'Allahum Yashkurun. [and provide them with fruits in order that they may be thankful.]

What a beautiful dua ! Every parent should recite this dua bearing in mind the meanings and making intentions as written below, Whilst reciting this part of the verse Rabbana Xnni Askantu Min Zwrriyali Biwadi Gayri ZiZar'in One should have the intention in the heart; Oh Allah I have settled my family in a place that is not cultivated by Deen.

'Inda Baytikal Muharram Near your house, the masjid [Hence Muslims usually live near the masjid,more often than not their houses are ten or fifteen minutes walk down the road from the masjid.l Li Yuqeemus Salaah So that they acquire the love for the masjid,pray namaaz regularly and their hearts are devoted to the masjid.

[It is narrated in one Hadith,{words to the effect }Testifu on the firmness on faith of the person who frequently visits the masjid.l Faj 'al Afidatam Minan NaasiTahwi llayhim Magnetise the hearts of people towards them. Don't let them fall prey to jealousy and enmity of men. Grant them honour and respect of the people and grant them Your acceptance.

Warzuqhum Minatir Thamaraati Oh Allah give them abundant sustenance La Allahum Yashkurun So they may be grateful to You

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Ulema have explained the emphasis of this part of the verse" La Allahum Yashkurun." By relating another ayah "Qaleelum Min'Ibaadi as shakoor ."[Only a few of rny servants are grateful.] $ "Every parent should try to recite this dua. Insha Allah with its blessings,.

Piety will flow in the blood of their forth coming generations and Allah [s.w.t.] will grant them the reverence, honour and piety similar to Ibrahim [a.s.]'s children. +. Allah [s.w.t.] will honour one by blessing him with pious children who will become saints of their times in the same manner asftazrat Ibrahim tA.S.l was given the esteem of being the great grandfather of The Sayyidul-Ambia [s.a.w. ] sAllah [s.w.t.] will grant one and his family abundant sustenance similar to the descendants of Hazrat Ibrahim tA.S.l who to this day eryoy the fruits of his dua. Present day Arabia bears witness to the fruits of Hazrat Ibrahim [A.S.] humble supplication. s If we utilize this dua, Allah [s.wt.] with His boundless mercy will bless us just as he blessed Ibrahim tA.S.l and grant us pious children too.

Utilize this dua to your advantageAllah willing you will reap the benefits of devoutness blooming in your children.

Pious children are a great bounty and a source of sadqae -Jaria, whereas disobedient and sinful children are a cause of immense misery and anguish.

We gather from the Qur'aan that Hazrat Suleiman [A.S.] too, was a pious son who thankedAllah on behalf of his parents.

His Dua is mentioned in the holy Qur'aan, Rabbi Awz'ini An Ashkura.Ni'matikal Lati Anamta Alayya wa Ala waalidayya [surae-

Ahqaaf.ayatl5l DISOBEDIENT CHILDREN. A BITTER HARVBST Aman living in the holy city of Makkah longed for a child. He continued to supplicate day and night as his desire increased. Once someone advised him

to go to the Maqame-Ibrahim and make his dua there as prayers are guaranteed acceptance at such sacred places .Delighted, this young man left for the sacred place, offered two rakaats optional prayer and not knowing the significance of piety only asked Allah [swt] for a child in his supplications.

His call was answered and Allah [s.w.t.] gifted him with a child.

As he had not askedAllah [s.w.t.] for a pious child, his only child grew up to be a disobedient and rebellious youth who was the cause of rot in the society and a source of grief and embarrassment for the parents. This stubborn young man would not pay heed to his father's advice and as days passed by, added on to his worries. overtaken by grief and anger his father one day admonished him in order to pump some sense into him.

Deeply annoyed by his father's stern reprimand he left in a fury of rage and went straight to the sacred place Maqame Ibrahim.He stood at the same place his father had stood years ago and begged Allah [s.w.t.] for a child.

Shamelessly this young man raised his hands to seek his old father's death.

Disobedient children are a bitter harvest that helpless parents reap during their old age. These children totally disregard the love and warmth the parents had provided them with in the early years of life. They become lifelong enemies and their enmity continues in the hereafter.On the Day of Judgment these disobedient children will be summoned before Allah [s.w.t.] and questioned about their ignorance .These children will shift the burden of their misdemeanor into their parent's book of deeds holding them responsible.

'They will accusingly say:'Rabbanalnna Ata'rra Saadatana Wa KubaraaAna " [Our Lord! Lo! We obeyed our princes and great men.]

They will declare that they only did as they were told, and walked in their elders footsteps and did whatever was expected out of them e.g., graduation, business management, computer science. Whatever target their parents set for them they endeavoured to achieve it. They will further lodge a complaint," If only our parents had motivated us towards Deen but instead they pushed us fuither and further into worldly affairs, to gain name and fame. Oh Allah! We are not at fault; surely our parents are responsible for our misdeeds. We only did as we were told. " Rabbana Atihim Di'fayni Minal Azhaabi [Oh Allah give them double torment ] Parents should learn from this Ayah of the Qur'aan Majeed that if they do not bring their children up on the path of Deen and righteousness these children will file their cases against them on the day ofjudgement.

They will shamelessly shove the load of their sins and misdeeds onto their parents'backs and say, "Wal'anhum La'nan Kabeera [and curse them with a mighty curse.]

Finally Allah [s.w.t.] will pass His judgment that both parents and children will undergo double punishment.

Failure to impart Deeni knowledge to the children will result in severe punishment on the Day of Judgment.

It is stated in a Hadith, euch of you is u shepherd, und each of you is answerable regurding his flock.(to be continued in the next issue)

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Answer- O.I.C.U. 2. What's the difference between a bottle of medicine and a doormat?

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what can you do if a herd of elephants come racing towards you?

Make a trunk call and reverse the charge!

Why is it cheaper to feed a giraffe?

A little goes a long way!

What do you call anameless Mouse? Anonamouse.

What is the difference between a wet day and a lion with a toothache?

One is pouring with rain and the other is roaring with pain.

SQUflALS OF"tAU@HTEB f'&OM f"ATIMA MOHAMIMflD 1. Why did the sheep say , 'Baa'? It was practicing Alif ,baa, taa...

2. When you throw a white hat into the Red Sea what happens? It gets wet!

3. What is a Muslim's favourite nut? Sunnat MO&E F'UN F"&CIM T{A-JEA @UDSNWA 1. How do you find a squirrel? You sit in the tree and act likea nut!

2. What is a cat after it is 2 years old? Three years old

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I'IffiM reffiD$ffiffiUffiKTT One of the basic needs of man is to feel secure. In order to attain peace of mind, the feeling and requirement of security needs to be fulfilled. The human requirements can be classified in two categories; physical and psychological. oPhysical needs; food, water, clothing and shelter rPsychological needs; sense of belonging, security, and affection.

If the physical need is not satisfied then this leads to destruction of the body .On the other hand, if the psychological requirements are not fulfilled then this causes depression, anxiety and unhappiness. This means harming the inner being.

Since a person needs more than just bread to live happily, Islam emphasizes on both dimensions of the picture. Man needs satisfaction of both body and soul. l.Sense of security- Islam teaches the believers that death is not the end.

It shows that there is another life after death and that death is a bridge The Muslim believes that death is a turning point and between two not the end. Life continues for a Muslim. This belief grants him sense of security. How cafl aperson who thinks that death is the end ever feel secure?

If a person does not believe in life after death, he will be dismayed by the idea of death. He will also be under incredible pressure of running after money and desires. This pressure will deprive man of his internal harmony, security and equilibrium.

2. Everlasting life of the hereafter-A Muslim believes in the hereafter.

This makes him complacent and secure. He feels secure about the community of his life. He feels secure with regard to his deeds in this life: he knows that he will be rewarded for his good deeds, for his patience, for his behavior and for his sacrifices. This feeling will remove away despair and fretfulness, and will make man more positive and self-confident.

3. Allah's mercy- Islam instructs the believer thatAllah is the most merciful. This concept ofAllah's mercy is vital in Islam. Man must be compassionate to all Allah's creation. This attribute of mercy gives a person a feeling of security, because when one shows mercy to Allah's creation then Allah too showers his servant with infinite mercy.

The wide open doors of repentance- Allah's mercy works in another way. If man commits a sin, he is not driven away from the Divine court. Allah is most merciful and forgiving. He keeps the doors of repentance open for the believers at all times. This beautiful concept of Allah's mercy keeps the bond between the Creator and his creation secure.

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Research has shown that mental disorders show up in non-believers more frequently and more severely than in believers. A non-believer is not sure about anything. He is not sure about his beginning, his end or his goals. A non-believer is not sure about values, ideals right, wrong, good or bad. A non-believer is usually a skeptic person, anxious, disordered and hesitating.

Allah's love- a believer believes in his heart that Allah loves him. This feeling of being loved takes away his loneliness and despair.

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I was raised on a farm in a very small town by wonderful parents. My mother loved farming and gardening and my father loved nature and animals. My father always taught me to appreciate nature and enlightened me that everything was made by a Creator. Since then it had been my desire to connect with my Creator and I finally did when I embraced Islam.

I had an intense desire to improve myself and learn more about Islam. I longed to be fashionably pious than fashionably rich. My aspiration led me to learn more about this religion. From then on the awareneis and understanding of Islam prevented me from casting my gaze on television shows and DVD movies. I decided to listen to Channel Islam instead. I found a wealth of knowledge and peace of heart in reading the eur'aan. My quest for truth was finally accomplished when Allah showered me with Hii Infinite Mercy, gifted me with Islam and guided me. Today I can count my blessings and truly say that I made a life changing choice the day I embrated Islam.

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Seeing the bottle of beer in his hand, I thought he was talking about my outward appearance. Hence, I asked him,' Do you like this turban and white robe?'

He replied, 'No, I want to be like you because I can see a particular light glowing on your face.'

Upon hearing this reply I realizedthat through Allah's grace this could be a turning point in his life.

I said, 'Oh brother, you can be better than me!'

My remarkbaffled him and he asked with a hint of astonishment, 'Are you sure?'

When I assured him by replying in the affirmative he said, 'Okay, I'm coming just now.'

He threw the bottle of beer away right before my eyes and headed for the bathroom .He washed his face and rinsed his mouth there. After freshening up he came and sat next to me.

He introduced himself saying that he had attained a degree of M.S.C. in the field of computer science in Tokyo, Japan. At the moment he was working as a manager of a grand company there. Then he repeated, 'I want to be like you.'

Hence, I also repeated, 'you can be better than me.'

With a deep sigh he asked how that was possible fotr ayoung good-looking man who had a high status and a handsome iluv. MoreovEr, he had invitations and incitements to commit sin everyday. Each day a different client awaited him and invited him towards misconduct.

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As you'rose from your bed my beloved one, I watched you with love and affection. I thought you will rush to talk to me through your Fajr Prayers. I thought maybe you will come and say a few words of gratefulness for all the things I gave you .Perhaps you might remember to say'sorry'for all the wrongs you did.

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through your breakfast. I thought just then... when that spoon of cereal went in your mouth you will remember to take my name. May be you were in a hurry so I waited until you finished. I thought now! Yes now, you will ceftainly thank me for the meal but it seemed you were in a rush after all.

As you came back from school, I glanced at you lovingly. I knew you would hasten to talk to me through the Zuhr Prayer. Perhaps a word of Alhamdulilah!' But it seemed you' were tired and hungry. Never mind beloved one, my bounties are there for you. I waited until you finished lunch. When you opened your mouth after lunch I thought alas my beloved will thank me and I shall increase his bounties. Well you just complained about the vegetables and rushed off

and talk to me .I watched you and waited for you to finish that glass of Milo. You dashed off to the lounge and switched on the T.V. I thought you might get disgusted with all the rubbish you saw and switch it off but sadly you were there enjoying yourself .I waited patiently until Maghreb prayer as you moaned about homework and tests. Finally when the call for Esha echoed in your ears and I thought now my beloved will run into my arms... I waited as you yawned and sighed. Bedtime I suppose! I guess you were worn out with the events of the day. You walked to your bed and sank into its warm cover. It's okay love, I'm always there for you 'whether you realise or not.I am 'Haleemun'the patient one.l ve got patience more than you will ever know.I love you and wait for you to turn to me .I wait for you all the time. It's not pleasant to have a one sided conversation day after day.

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To view yourself as superior to others in any field of human endeavour.

To belittle others or to look down upon others.

To shun advice and to refuse to aceept right for right.

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1. I begin to see virtue in myself.

2. I take offence upon being advised.

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4.

I begin to think that people are failing to realise my potential, and yearn for recognition.

When an ordinary duty is subscribed to me, I take offence because I feel it is below my status.

The evil effects of Kibr. in the light of eur'aan and Hadeeth.

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1.

I begin to hold a very low opinion of myself to the extent that I truly believe myself to be worse than even animals and non-Muslims.

2. I accept readily and without question every command of Allah Ta'ala.

3. There is no job or function that is below my dignity.

Treatment of Kibr When I find in myself symptoms of kibr l-shall ponder over the following:

1.

The attributes that I possess, are not a creation of my own, but an exhibition of the bounties of my Rab? 2. Allah Ta'ala did not grant me excellence on merit. He grants whomsoever he wishes out of His infinite Mercy!

3. Allah Ta'ala possesses the power to retract from me all my virtues if and when He wills, without having to give reasons.

4. Allah Ta'ala possesses the power to re-assign all my virtues to the very person that I am now looking down upon.

5. Since Allah Ta'ala alone has the knowledge of the unseen, is it not possible that though I may not see virtue in a particular person, Allah Ta'ala may have granted him something that I have failed to see? ls it not possible that this person turns out to be closer to Allah Ta'ala on the day of Qiyamah?

6. Even if it is true that Allah Talala has favoured me over another person, what is my duty in lslam towards such a person; is it to belittle him, or to be kind and generous to him?.lf such a situation fails to evoke in my heart, an urge to help, physically through what Allah has granted me, and spiritually through dua, then I surely need treatment!

7. I need to stand guard over my heart at all times, and to ensure that kibr does not enter through the treachery of nafs and shaytaan.

8. Every time my nafs draws me into kibr, I must retaliate with a suitablepenalty. For example: lf kibr entered through the window of wealth and comfort, then need to make sadaqah out ofthe best that I possess. b. lf it entered through good clothing, I need to change over to very ordinary clothing for some time, and then alternate between good and ordinary clothing. c. lf it entereOihrougn-piety, I need to assign myself to a form of worship that is heavy upon the nafs. E.g. 40-rak'at of nafl salaah in solitude.

9. Ponder over my origins. Was I not created from that impure water which can only be purified by a complete Ghusl? Beautiful, and aromatic food turns into horrible and smelly stool after just a few ' hours in my body. lf I spend a few minutes in sunlight, I smell of sweat, and become a bother to those around me.

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