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Knowledge

2010-03-21T21:19:00.000-07:00

Imam Hussain (A.S) narrates from his ancestors (the A˜immah (peace be upon all of them) who have said the following:
“Once a man came to the Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) and said,
‘O Messenger of Allah - what is knowledge?’ The Messenger replied,
‘It is silence.’ The man then asked, ‘Then what?’ The Messenger said, ‘It is listening.’ The man asked, ‘Then what?’The Messenger said, ‘Then it is remembering.’ The man asked,
‘Then what?’ The Messenger said, ‘Then it is to practice (whatone has learned).’
The man then asked, ‘Then what O’Messenger of Allah?’
The Messenger said, ‘Then it is to disseminate (that which one has learned).’

Wedding of Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.) with Imam Ali (A.S.)

2008-12-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

"Her affair is left to her Lord; whenever He wills, she will marry."

Bibi Fatimah (A), the best of all women, was the only daughter of the Holy Prophet (S). Because of the excellence of Bibi Fatimah (A), the Holy Prophet (S) received numerous offers for her hand in marriage from wealthy families and chiefs of tribes. He refused them all, saying that he was waiting for the order of Allah regarding the person to whom his daughter should be married. Allah gifted her with a brilliant mentality and cleverness, together with beauty, grace and elegance. Her talents were many and her inherited and acquired noble traits excel those of any female or male.
Fatima's religious feelings and literary knowledge were unlimited. You will come to know that she was the most knowledgeable and most honorable woman in the world.

In light of this, it is not strange that prominent companions of the Prophet asked to marry her, but he (S) rejected them by saying:
"Her affair is left to her Lord; whenever He wills, she will marry."

Therefore, some people suggested to Imam Ali (A) that he should go to the Holy Prophet (S) and place a proposal for himself. Imam Ali (A) also wished this, and he approached the Holy Prophet (S). Imam Ali (A) felt shy at his request but when the Holy Prophet (S) encouraged him to speak what was on his mind, he managed to tell him.

Imam Ali (A) was staying in the house of Saad Ibn Ma'adh (according to one historical finding) since he immigrated to Medina. One day, While Imam Ali was in one of the gardens of Medina, Saad came to him and said:
"What prevents you from asking to marry Fatima from your cousin?"
It has also been mentioned in Kanz Al?Umal that Umar came to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said:
"What prevents you from (marrying) Fatima?"
Imam Ali replied: "I fear that he (the Prophet) will not give her to me in marriage!"
Umar said: "If he does not give her to you in marriage, then who will she marry? Besides, you are the nearest of Allah's creatures to him ....”
Actually, Ali had never mentioned his desire to marry Fatima for two reasons; first his shyness to do so in front of the Prophet, and secondly because of his very difficult economic condition. Imam Ali owned nothing of the empherial belongings of this world?not even a house or a peace of land!! So how could he get married? And where would he live with his wife? Besides, Fatima (A) is not the type of woman who can be neglected or looked down upon!!
Nevertheless, the purpose of marriage in Islam is to establish a family. It is a matter included and taken care of by marriage. In addition, Islam came to break the chains and the blind adoption of concepts which deprived many people from marriage by making it difficult for them to acquire partners; thus, preventing them from a basic and natural necessity needed for the survival of mankind. Therefore, thanks to Islam marriage became an easy affair.

Imam Ali (A) finally approached the Prophet (S) and asked for Fatima's hand in marriage. The Messenger, who has absolute guardianship over all Muslim men and women, including his daughter, would not announce his agreement to the marriage without Fatima's consent. By this action, he (S) made it clear that it is inevitable to obtain the daughter's permission for marriage, because she is the one who is to live with the man and share his life. Indeed, giving a girl in marriage to someone without her prior approval or permission is a clear violation of her honor, degradation of her personality, disruption of her soul and a practical declaration to her that she is like an animal who can be sold or given as a gift to anyone without the right to state her opinion.
The Prophet (S) in reply to Ali said:
"Ah, many men have asked before you and she has rejected them?her resentment to marry them was clear on her face. Yet, wait until I bring you the answer."
The Prophet (S) left Ali waiting for the answer. The Prophet informed his daughter that Ali wished to marry her. Fatima did not need to ask about Ali's occupation, manners, age and other traits; because she knew all about his talents, excellent traits and long standing service to Islam. It is for this reason that the Prophet only said to her: "Fatima, you know Ali Ibn Abu Talib's relationship to us, his devotion and faithfulness to Islam. I asked Allah to give you in marriage to the best of His creatures, and the most beloved to Him; and he (Ali) has declared his wish to marry you; what do you say?"
Fatima did not reply, nor did she show a sign of rejection or resentment, so he (S) stood up and said:
“Allah is the Greatest! Her silence is her approval."
The Prophet considered Fatima's silence as her consent and approval of the marriage; because a shy, virgin girl is not expected to declare her agreement openly. Yes, disagreement and rejection of marriage can be openly expressed by her. But shyness prevents a girl from declaring her wish to marry a man, but it does not stop her from rejecting it.
The Prophet (S) went back to the waiting Ali and informed him of Fatima's approval of the marriage. He also inquired about the extent of his preparedness to fulfill the requirements needed for the wedding, because legally and traditionally there has to be a dowry. Especially in light of the fact that this marriage would be remembered and be of great influence to the future generations. Thus, it was important to observe every element and event, which would play a part of this marriage?within the limits of simplicity and modesty.
The Prophet said to Ali:
"Do you possess anything (which you can pay for the dowry) to marry Fatima?'
Imam Ali answered:
"May my parents be your sacrifice By Allah, there is not a thing of my affairs hidden from you; I own my sword, shield and the camel which 1 use for irrigation"
Indeed, this was everything that Ali possessed in this world when he was about to get married!!
The Messenger openheartedly listened to Ali and said:
"Ali you cannot do without your sword, for you have to struggle with it and defend yourself against the enemies of Allah. As for your camel you need it to irrigate palm trees and support your family, and you need it as a means of travel. But I accept the shield as a dowry from you; thus, sell it and bring me the money.”
Ali had won this shield from the booty of the battle of Badr. It was given to him by the Messenger, who named it Al?Hademah; because it destroyed all the swords, which stuck it.
The Commander of the Faithful (A) sold the shield for 480 or 500 dirhams and brought the money to the Prophet (S). They both agreed that this money would be the dowry of the most honorable girl and most exalted female of the universe. Yes, Fatima was the Mistress of the women of the world, and the daughter of the Master of Prophets and Messengers, who was the best of Allah's creatures.
Yet, he gave his daughter in marriage in return for such a modest dowry in order to teach other Muslim girls not to refrain from marriage because of modest dowries. There are many other lessons, which we can learn from Fatima's marriage, but this is not the place to mention them.
Despite Fatima's modest marriage on Earth, Allah, the Exalted, bestowed her with an honorable gift. He (Glory be to Him) gave her in marriage to Ali Ibn Abu Talib, before the Messenger himself did so.

Therefore, was it not possible for Fatima's wedding to have been celebrated in the exalted heavens, and attended by the nearest angels to Allah, the Exalted, as Prophetic traditions state? ! Indeed, this is what happened in tribute to Fatima, her Father, her husband, and her future children who are the authorities of Allah on His creatures.
The celebration took place in the fourth Heaven near Al?Bait Al?Ma'mour (the constantly attended house of Allah). It was a unique event the like of which the universe had never encountered before. Angels from all the Heavens gathered in the fourth Heaven and erected the Minbar of Honor, which is made of light. Then Allah, The Almighty, revealed to one of His angels, Rahil, to ascend the Minber and praise and glorify His names as He deserves. Rahil, who was the most eloquent of all angels, did what his Lord revealed to him and said:
"Praise be to Allah, since creation of the first (creatures); He who is ever?lasting (even) after the cessation of all beings; We praise Him for making us spiritual angels, who are submitting to His Godship, and for making us grateful to Him for His benevolence on us.
He safeguarded us from craving for lusts; and made our only pleasure and enjoyment to glorify and exalt Him.
He Who extended His Mercy (upon everything); and bestowed His benevolence (upon everyone). Exalted is His Name from the polytheism of polytheists of the dwellers of Earth, And Elevated by His Creatures from the fabrications of the atheists. Allah, The Omnipotent King, chose the one who was bestowed with special Divine Honor, and the worshipper of His Greatness, for His worshipper, the Mistress of women and the daughter of the best of prophets, the Master of all messengers and the Imam of the pious; so He brought into relations the Prophet with a man from his kin. One who is his believing companion, and was prompt in answering his call Ali the devout, with Fatima the splendid and the daughter of the Messenger. "

Then Gabriel added the following words, which were from Allah, the Exalted:
"Praise is My garment Greatness is My Magnificence
All the creatures are My slaves men and women. I give Fatima, My Worshipper in marriage to Ali My chosen worshipper. So bear witness O My angels." [52]

When Ali had sold his sword, he brought the money to the Prophet; who divided it into thirds: one?third was for household necessities, one?third was for perfumes and embellishments for the wedding, and the remaining one?third he gave to Umme Salamah, who was to give it back to Ali to assist him in paying for food for the guests attending the ceremony.

Naturally, Ali's marriage to Fatima Zahra (A) raised envy and enmity in the hearts of some men; especially those who were rejected by Fatima and her father when they had asked for her hand. So it was not strange to see some Quraishans come to the Prophet and say:
"Surely you have taken a lowly dowry for Fatima from Ali."

The Prophet replied:
"It was not I who gave (Fatima to) Ali in marriage, rather Allah did so on the night of ascension near the Lotus tree (in the seventh Heaven)..." [53]
He then added: "Verily I am a man just like you, I marry (from) your women and give you my (marriageable) women in marriage, save Fatima, for her marriage was revealed in Heaven."

The night of Fatima's wedding arrived. Because every girl needs her mother on her wedding night, Fatima missed Khadija and felt very much like an orphan. With his noble and special attention to Fatima, the Prophet wished to fill Khadija's space; the Prophet called Ali (A) and Fatima, who proceeded towards him?Fatima was in her long heavenly dress overtaken with shyness. He (S) brought his gray horse and asked Fatima to ride it and ordered Salman to lead while he (S) followed them.
Yes, indeed, Fatima's wedding was attended by heavenly creatures as well as people, for she is a human huri.
Al?Mawaddah have narrated that Ibn Abbas said:
"When Fatima was taken to Ali's house on her wedding night, the Prophet proceeded her, Gabriel was on her right, and Michael on her left, and seventy thousand angels followed her. These angels praised and glorified Allah until dawn!!
The Hashemit men, Abdul Muttalib's daughters, and Muhajerin and Ansar's women all accompanied Fatima's caravan that night. The Prophet's wives joyfully led the caravan; they were also the first to enter the house.

Upon arriving, the Prophet placed Fatima's hand in Ali's hand and said:
“May Allah bless his Messenger's daughter;
Ali this is Fatima, you are responsible for her (or I entrust her to you)
Ali, what an excellent wife Fatima is!!
Fatima, what an excellent husband Ali is!!
O Allah, bless them, bless their lives, and bless their children
O Allah, surely they are the most beloved to me from among your creatures, so love them too, and assign for them a guardian
I place them and their progeny under Your protection from the curse devil.”

Thereafter, Prophet (S) ordered the women to leave the house. They all left except Asma Bint Umais. When he (S) noticed that she had stayed behind, he exclaimed: ‘didn’t I ask you to leave?'
She answered: `Indeed, O Messenger of Allah! May my parents be your sacrifice; I did not intend to disobey you, but I promised Khadija to take her place on this night.'
The Prophet (S) was moved by this; he cried and said to Asma: ‘By Allah, is this reason that made you staying behind?’
She said: ‘Yes, by Allah!’
He (S) then said: ‘Asma, may Allah fulfill for you the needs of this world and the Hereafter.’

The Holy Prophet (S) informed his daughter of the virtues and qualities of her husband. Then he turned to Imam Ali (A) and mentioned the excellence of his daughter and said that if Imam Ali (A) had not been born, there would have been none else to match her. He then divided the duties of life between them. He told Bibi Fatimah (A) to take care of all the household affairs while he made Imam Ali (A) responsible for the outdoor duties.
From this marriage Imam Ali (A) and Bibi Fatimah (A) were blessed with two sons, Imam Hasan (A) and Imam Husain (A), and two daughters, Bibi Zainab (A) and Bibi Umme Kulthum (A).

Reflections on Eid

2008-10-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

Many people wonder why we celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadhan. Are we happy that Ramadhan has finished? How can we be happy that such a great month of Allah, with all its blessings and mercies, has gone away? The actual reason we celebrate Eid is not because we are glad the holy month is over, but because we are thankful to Allah for giving us the chance and the strength to carry out His commands in the blessed month. We are happy that we were able to fast and pray in Ramadhan, and have hopefully attained Taqwa, the goal of fasting.

In the holy Qur'an Allah talks about Eid. He says in Sura al-Baqarah, ayat no.185:

You shall complete the number (of days) and you may glorify God for His guiding you, and that you may be thankful.

Imam Ali (a) has a very beautiful hadith about Eid in which he says: Eid is for him whose fasts have been accepted by Allah, and whose worship has been appreciated by Allah. Everyday in which you do not disobey Allah is a day of Eid. This hadith is something to think about. Every day in which we do not commit a single sin, is actually a day of Eid for us.

The Holy Prophet (s) and his family members (all Imams) celebrated Eid and encouraged all Muslims to do so. They told Muslims to wear good clothes, put on perfume, and go to the mosque to recite the Eid prayer. They also said we should exchange Eid greetings, visit each other, and generally pass the day joyfully. We are supposed to remember the poor by taking out the fitrah before Eid, and visiting them and sending them gifts if we can.

The day of Eid is meant for remembering Allah.
The Holy Prophet (s) says: "Give beauty to your Eid by doing Takbir". It is said that the Prophet (s) himself used to come out of his home on the day of Eid, reciitng the Takbir and glorifying Allah in a loud voice.

Celebrating Eid unites Muslims. As a community, they get closer to work together to make it a memorable occasion. Eid prayers, and other programs held to celebrate it allow Muslims to meet and enjoy the company of one another and dont forget the most important thing that eid is a gift for all muslims from god, so dont forget to obey god duas for everyone n Eid Mubarak.

Ref: lessons on the month of ramazan.

Internships

2008-09-29T07:08:00.000-07:00

This post is no longer there :)

Commander of the Faithful (Ali Murtaza a.s)

2008-09-22T09:07:00.000-07:00

By, the Lord of Kaaba, Today I am relieved

The death of the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him occurred before dawn of Friday, the twenty-first of the month of Ramadan, in the year 40 A.H. Ibn Muljam sprang out and struck him on the top of his head with his sword which was poisoned. He lingered through the day of the nineteenth and the night and day of the twentieth and the first third of the night of the twenty-first. Then he, peace be on him, died a martyr and met his Lord, Most High, as one who has been wronged. He, peace be on him, knew of that before its time and he told the people of it before its time. On the day of his death he was 63 years of age. Ibn muljim(L.a) Delivers a stroke on our imam.WE CONSIDER THIS DAY AS THE SEVEREST OPRESSION ON OUR IMAM , BUT WHAT DID HE SAY? BY, THE LORD of Kaaba, today I am relieved. To me death is more agreeable than water to a thirsty man. If the death was a desire to him, then what made him the most oppressed imam? Oppressions of rights of governance, where his inherited (government) was robbed and Imam remained silent, because there was not a single supporter except his family and oppressions on status in one of his sermons Imam a.s mentioned “By Allah! What had I to do with shura(consultation)? Where was any doubt about me with regard to the first of them that I was now considered akin to these men?” Was ali a man worth to be compared to those others present in shura?

It’s an oppression to place a man of characters in ranks or characterless being.

Ali (a.s) mourns for 25 years. After 25 years ……….the ummah realizes that there is no one better than Ali (a.s) for their salvation.The Ummah seeks allegiance to Ali (a.s)

Ali (a.s) has got back his ruler ship rights but… the oppression continues

Three groups of oppressors Nakithun,Qasitun, Mariqun.his sermon narrates

“By Allah they have no put a correct blame on me, nor they have done justice between me and themselves. They are demanding me of a right which they have abandoned, and a blood that they have themselves shed”.

One of the most important oppression was by ummah which is still in our nation. People are afraid of their rulers while I fear the oppression of my subjects. They (enemies) are united on their wrong and you disunity (from your own right), and separation, you disobedience of your imam in matters of right and their obedience to their leader in matters of wrong, their fulfillment of the trust in favor of their master and you betrayal, their good work in their cities and your mischief. Silence of Ummah still in attendance

Woe and grief befall you. You have become the target at which arrows are shot. You are being killed and you do not kill. You are being attacked but you don’t attack.

Allah is being disobeyed and you remain agreeable to it.

· What is the matter with you?
· What is your ailment?
· What is your cure?

The other party is also men of you shape (but they are so different in character). Will there be talk without action, carelessness without piety and greed in things not right? (Sermon 29).

Are these oppressions of Past or do they apply today also? Yes they are…………..

Do we possess the same qualities as the followers of Imam Ali a.s era?
Are we disobedient to Allah(s)?
Are we running from fighting against enemies of Islam?
Are we unspoken on injustice?
Are we making lame excuses to run away from our religious obligations and tasks?

The sword of Ibn Muljim relieved Imam Ali (a.s) from the oppression of his followers but what about our present Imam, Imam Mehdi(a.s) he is also an oppressed imam of the present era and the actions of all of us who call ourselves so called followers of Imam is actually an oppressed nation, who is hurting every day by their rebuking qualities that oppresses him and has become the reason of delay in the zahoor e Imam.

Ref: introductory part taken from the website www.alislam.org

The Current Situation of Pakistan:)

2008-09-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

Ba adab Ba Mulaihza Hoshyar:P

This video is depicting the future and the current situation of Pakistan very flawlessly:)

My poem "Truly yours"

2008-04-04T02:35:00.000-07:00

Waves of the sea heart-warming

the extremityOf fondly affectionate people,

At the shoreline.

Taking the delight of moonlit & memories

Memories of admirers

Viewing the stars gleaming for you & me,

Crossed us,taking our lives,Towards our dancing days

These sweet & tender waves from you

Heart-rending me,

bringing us near,Near to each other

Sometimes the mileage creates intervals between us

but the emotional commitment

Bring us near,near to each other

See-breeze unfolds my untold charm

Feelings never expressed

Expressing our emotions

I know you are there

there for me

TRULY YOURS.

HAZRAT IBRAHIM AND THE OLD MAN (one of ma fv childhood memory ma nani used to narrat me this)

2008-03-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

In the Middle East there is a land known as Palestine. Long before, in this land there lived a very great prophet. Prophet is a messenger of Allah. He has been chosen by Allah Himself to teach people religion, good thoughts and good deeds. The name of this great prophet was Hazrat Ibrahim. He had come to Palestine from Iraq.
Hazrat Ibrahim was very fond of guests. He liked to invite guests to his house. He was good to travellers. He took them to his house and gave them food to eat and bed to sleep. This good quality of his is described in the Qur'an.
Every morning Hazrat Ibrahim stood by the main road near his house and waited for travellers to pass. As soon he saw them he invited them to his house to be his guests. Hazrat Ibrahim liked this good deed very much. It pleased him to make other people happy and comfortable. Thus, Hazrat Ibrahim would everyday bring home one guest at least. If he came across no traveller even for a day he would become unhappy. Without having a guest, he would not touch food himself.
Once it so happened that no traveller passed that way for three days running. This, naturally, upset Hazrat Ibrahim. It made him sad. Without having a guest on his table he would not eat. Each morning Hazrat Ibrahim went to the main road hopefully. He would strain his eyes far away to the horizon. Yet no traveller was to be seen. Each evening he would return to his home disappointed.
Three days passed. One morning an old man appeared on a camel. Hazrat Ibrahim was happy. He invited the old man to his home to eat with him The old man accepted the invitation.
In the house they set to eat. Hazrat Ibrahim recited "Bismillah" before taking the food, but the old man did not say anything. Hazrat Ibrahim asked why he did not remember Allah before taking his meal. Was not Allah our Creator, our Nourisher and our Master? Was it not proper to remember Him before partaking of the food provided by Him?
The old man said that it was not the custom in his religion. Hazrat Ibrahim asked him what his religion was. He said that he was one of those who worship fire.
Hazrat Ibrahim was very much annoyed and turned the old man out.
As soon as the old man went away, the angel Jibrail came to Hazrat Ibrahim, from Allah. Jibrail told Hazrat Ibrahim that Allah had been feeding this unbeliever person for seventy years. Could not Hazrat Ibrahim tolerate him for even one meal! Hazrat Ibrahim felt very sorry for this. He immediately ran after the old man. Finally he reached him and persuaded him to return to his house to have food together. He finally succeeded in getting the old man to his home.
Moral:-
However good you may be, it does not give you right to judge other persons.
You should always seek the forgiveness and pleasure of God.
Always entertain and please a guest.

First post for ma new blog wid da name of Allah

2008-03-27T07:56:00.000-07:00

Every statement in which God is not mentioned is a vanity. Every silence in which there is no thought of Him is carelessness. Every reflection in which there is no consideration of Him is an idle pastime.
Imam Ali (a)