إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
توفي ........... ؟!!
والصلاة عليه في جامع ......... ؟!!
وسيدفن في مقبرة ......... ؟!!
بعد صلاة .......... ؟!!
" سيكون أسمك أو إسمي في هذه الفراغات طال الزمن أو قصر "
هذه هي الحقيقة اللتي يهرب منها الكثيرون
فأحسن العمل ..
واستدرك ما بقي من العمر ..
الموت لا ينتظر استقامتك بل استقم وانتظر الموت ، وخالق الناس بخلق حسن.
توفي ........... ؟!!
والصلاة عليه في جامع ......... ؟!!
وسيدفن في مقبرة ......... ؟!!
بعد صلاة .......... ؟!!
" سيكون أسمك أو إسمي في هذه الفراغات طال الزمن أو قصر "
هذه هي الحقيقة اللتي يهرب منها الكثيرون
فأحسن العمل ..
واستدرك ما بقي من العمر ..
الموت لا ينتظر استقامتك بل استقم وانتظر الموت ، وخالق الناس بخلق حسن.
No shame in NOT observing a holiday founded upon paganism/paganistic rituals. Being Muslim American does not mean sacrificing our Muslim identity. It doesn't mean conforming to practices that contradict the Islamic spirit. Muslims add substantial flavor to American society. Let's teach our children to be proud of their faith, to stand firm and grounded. Let's not make convenient excuses. The Prophet, peace be upon him, warned us against "imitation."
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No shame in NOT observing a holiday founded upon paganism/paganistic rituals. Being Muslim American does not mean sacrificing our Muslim identity. It doesn't mean conforming to practices that contradict the Islamic spirit. Muslims add substantial flavor to…
A productive and constructive way to empower our youth and help them be proud of their religion is to actually help them understand the reasoning behind what we do. Simply telling kids “no” is never enough to satisfy their questions about why they can’t drink, or date, or do drugs, or gamble or etc. etc. etc.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for those under your care. A man is a shepherd, and he is responsible for those under his care. The woman is a shepherd in her husband’s household and she is responsible for those under her care.” [Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]
Halloween: 10 Tips For Muslim Parents (adopted from Sound Vision)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for those under your care. A man is a shepherd, and he is responsible for those under his care. The woman is a shepherd in her husband’s household and she is responsible for those under her care.” [Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]
Halloween: 10 Tips For Muslim Parents (adopted from Sound Vision)
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A productive and constructive way to empower our youth and help them be proud of their religion is to actually help them understand the reasoning behind what we do. Simply telling kids “no” is never enough to satisfy their questions about why they can’t drink…
1) Get the facts. The more you know about a subject the more secure you will be in your stance regarding it. Remember that your children need to know why you want them to be different from their peers. This is not a trivial matter. If you show them that you respect them and their intellect, they will feel more empowered and confident. Their confidence and understanding of Islamic principles will be very important if they are going to differentiate themselves from their classmates. Here are two resources you can learn more about the history of Halloween:
• National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-and-how-it-became-a-halloween-tradition
• The History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
• National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-and-how-it-became-a-halloween-tradition
• The History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
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1) Get the facts. The more you know about a subject the more secure you will be in your stance regarding it. Remember that your children need to know why you want them to be different from their peers. This is not a trivial matter. If you show them that you…
2) Have a united position: It is essential that you (and your spouse, children's guardians) agree on your family’s position on Halloween. Discuss your concerns, ideas and your desired approaches with each other. Once you come to an agreement and understand each other’s concerns, call a family meeting.
3) Show compassion: Introduce the topic by asking your kids questions. Find out what their school or friends are planning for Halloween. Ask them how they feel about it. Make sure you really listen to your children. Do not cut them off while they express their thoughts and feelings. Let them know you understand and care about where they are coming from by doing more than just listening to them, validate their feels to show that you understand. Parents can say things like, “I know it’s hard to watch your friends having fun on Halloween and it might make you sad because you feel left out.”
3) Show compassion: Introduce the topic by asking your kids questions. Find out what their school or friends are planning for Halloween. Ask them how they feel about it. Make sure you really listen to your children. Do not cut them off while they express their thoughts and feelings. Let them know you understand and care about where they are coming from by doing more than just listening to them, validate their feels to show that you understand. Parents can say things like, “I know it’s hard to watch your friends having fun on Halloween and it might make you sad because you feel left out.”
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2) Have a united position: It is essential that you (and your spouse, children's guardians) agree on your family’s position on Halloween. Discuss your concerns, ideas and your desired approaches with each other. Once you come to an agreement and understand…
4) Explain your position: Present your research about Halloween. Explain what your position will mean for your family. Do not over emphasize fatwas or what people in the community might think. You do not want your children to think that Islam is limiting their lives or that you care more about what people think than about your kids and what they want. Be sure to help them understand the following facts:
• Halloween has pagan roots
• It is associated with celebrating superstition, black magic, and devil worship
• Costumes are often inappropriate and immodest
• Trick or treating can be seen as either blackmail or begging and Muslims are not supposed to beg or extort people.
5) Show more compassion: Encourage your kids to ask questions and respect them by discussing their concerns. You are looking for changes in how they see Halloween after you have discussed your family’s position with them.
6) Accept reality: Your kids most likely know other Muslim families who will take a different stance on Halloween (and other holidays) than you want your family to. Remind your children that each family is responsible for their own decisions. Just because another Muslim family is doing something, it does not mean that their decision is right for your family. Remind your children to be confident in their decisions and not to be judgmental of other people.
• Halloween has pagan roots
• It is associated with celebrating superstition, black magic, and devil worship
• Costumes are often inappropriate and immodest
• Trick or treating can be seen as either blackmail or begging and Muslims are not supposed to beg or extort people.
5) Show more compassion: Encourage your kids to ask questions and respect them by discussing their concerns. You are looking for changes in how they see Halloween after you have discussed your family’s position with them.
6) Accept reality: Your kids most likely know other Muslim families who will take a different stance on Halloween (and other holidays) than you want your family to. Remind your children that each family is responsible for their own decisions. Just because another Muslim family is doing something, it does not mean that their decision is right for your family. Remind your children to be confident in their decisions and not to be judgmental of other people.
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4) Explain your position: Present your research about Halloween. Explain what your position will mean for your family. Do not over emphasize fatwas or what people in the community might think. You do not want your children to think that Islam is limiting their…
7) Teach them to be proud of whom they are: Remind your children that it is OK to be different. Emphasize that this does not mean that they cannot have non-Muslim friends or that they will have to be excluded from all of their school or peer activities. Remind them of all the things that they love about Islam and the Muslim community. Tell that in Islam we accept the best aspects of what is good and safe guard ourselves from things that contradict Islamic principles.
8) Organize a fun event: On Oct. 31st put together a family night at the masjid or a even just a small get together with friends. This will help your kids take their minds off Halloween and bond with other like minded people so they do not feel alone.
9) Consider their school (if they don't attend an Islamic school). Write a letter to their teacher(s) explaining your stance on Halloween. You may also want to consider picking them up early or offer to meet your children’s teachers to discuss you and your children’s concerns.
10) Reward your kids: Both Eids have passed, however you can still do something special to show them you appreciate how they handled the situation. End the event by getting your family excited about Ramadan, Eid al Fitr, Hajj and Eid ul Adha! Explain the significance of our Islamic celebrations and the meanings and purposes behind them. Seek input from your children about ways to do something special in lieu of celebrating Halloween. Ask for their suggestions by saying things like, “Since you’re trying so hard to please Allah, let’s try to think of something we can do as a family that would be fun.” In this way, your children will have more ownership over the alternatives and feel empowered to share their perspectives with you.
The most important point of this article is that we have to establish better communication with our loved ones. We have to encourage them to open up to us. To do this we must create an environment where our children will trust us with their mistakes, their curiosity and their problems. They will do this more and more when they are reminded of how much we love them.
“And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith – We will join with them their descendants, and We will not deprive them of anything of their deeds. Every person, for what he earned, is retained.” (The Holy Quran: 52:21)
8) Organize a fun event: On Oct. 31st put together a family night at the masjid or a even just a small get together with friends. This will help your kids take their minds off Halloween and bond with other like minded people so they do not feel alone.
9) Consider their school (if they don't attend an Islamic school). Write a letter to their teacher(s) explaining your stance on Halloween. You may also want to consider picking them up early or offer to meet your children’s teachers to discuss you and your children’s concerns.
10) Reward your kids: Both Eids have passed, however you can still do something special to show them you appreciate how they handled the situation. End the event by getting your family excited about Ramadan, Eid al Fitr, Hajj and Eid ul Adha! Explain the significance of our Islamic celebrations and the meanings and purposes behind them. Seek input from your children about ways to do something special in lieu of celebrating Halloween. Ask for their suggestions by saying things like, “Since you’re trying so hard to please Allah, let’s try to think of something we can do as a family that would be fun.” In this way, your children will have more ownership over the alternatives and feel empowered to share their perspectives with you.
The most important point of this article is that we have to establish better communication with our loved ones. We have to encourage them to open up to us. To do this we must create an environment where our children will trust us with their mistakes, their curiosity and their problems. They will do this more and more when they are reminded of how much we love them.
“And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith – We will join with them their descendants, and We will not deprive them of anything of their deeds. Every person, for what he earned, is retained.” (The Holy Quran: 52:21)
Friday Message
𝘼𝘽𝙐 𝘿𝙐𝙅𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙇𝙈
Abu Dujana used to be in Fajr prayer behind the Holy Prophet, but he did not nearly finish his prayer until he left the mosque in a hurry, so this caught the attention of the Holy Prophet, so he stopped him one day and asked him, saying:
- O Abu Dujana, do you not have a need with God?
- Abu Dujana said: Yes, O
Messenger of God, and I cannot do without him for the blink of an eye.
The Prophet said: Then why don't you wait until you conclude the prayer with us and supplicate to God for what you want?
- Abu Dujana said: The reason for this is that I have a Jewish neighbor who has a palm tree with its branches in the bowl of my house, so if the wind blows at night, it drops its moisture with me, so you see me leaving the mosque in a hurry to collect that wet and return it to its owner before my children wake up, so they eat from it while they are hungry.
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𝘼𝘽𝙐 𝘿𝙐𝙅𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙇𝙈
Abu Dujana used to be in Fajr prayer behind the Holy Prophet, but he did not nearly finish his prayer until he left the mosque in a hurry, so this caught the attention of the Holy Prophet, so he stopped him one day and asked him, saying:
- O Abu Dujana, do you not have a need with God?
- Abu Dujana said: Yes, O
Messenger of God, and I cannot do without him for the blink of an eye.
The Prophet said: Then why don't you wait until you conclude the prayer with us and supplicate to God for what you want?
- Abu Dujana said: The reason for this is that I have a Jewish neighbor who has a palm tree with its branches in the bowl of my house, so if the wind blows at night, it drops its moisture with me, so you see me leaving the mosque in a hurry to collect that wet and return it to its owner before my children wake up, so they eat from it while they are hungry.
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Friday Message 𝘼𝘽𝙐 𝘿𝙐𝙅𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙇𝙈 Abu Dujana used to be in Fajr prayer behind the Holy Prophet, but he did not nearly finish his prayer until he left the mosque in a hurry, so this caught the attention of the Holy Prophet, so he stopped him one…
And I swear to you, O Messenger of God, that I saw one of my children chewing a date of this wet, so I put my finger in his throat and pulled it out before he swallowed it, and when my son cried, I said to him:
Are you not ashamed of me standing before God as a thief?
When Abu Bakr heard what Abu Dujana said, he went to the Jew and bought the date palm from him and gave it to Abu Dujana and his children.
And when the Jew learned the truth of the matter, he quickly gathered his children and his family, and went with them to the Prophet, announcing their entry into Islam.
Abu Dujana was afraid that his children would eat from the palm of a Jew and not a Muslim, so what about someone who eats the money of millions of Muslims and says he is wise!!
may Allah help
This is how they were, advocates of their attitudes stemming from their deep faith, and their high-end dealings, which are a reflection of that faith...
One of the best things I've read.
Are you not ashamed of me standing before God as a thief?
When Abu Bakr heard what Abu Dujana said, he went to the Jew and bought the date palm from him and gave it to Abu Dujana and his children.
And when the Jew learned the truth of the matter, he quickly gathered his children and his family, and went with them to the Prophet, announcing their entry into Islam.
Abu Dujana was afraid that his children would eat from the palm of a Jew and not a Muslim, so what about someone who eats the money of millions of Muslims and says he is wise!!
may Allah help
This is how they were, advocates of their attitudes stemming from their deep faith, and their high-end dealings, which are a reflection of that faith...
One of the best things I've read.