Muslims are told to send blessings and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w:
Verily Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet:"O ye who believe! Send your blessings and salutations on him with all respect."
(Allhahumma salli wa sallim wa barik a'laihi wa'ala ahlih)
These blessings and salutations are perpetual, it is befitting that those who utter it will not be disappointed when they arrive on the Day of Reckoning.
And especially so, in this month of Rabiulawal, we should remember him more, send more blessings and salutations upon him..... and do so more on Fridays....
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ponder - Where did we actually come from?
The following excerpt is from “Prolegemona to the Metaphysics of Islam: An Exposition of the Fundamental Elements of the Worldview of Islam” by Sayyid Naquib al-Attas. In it, he challenges the modern portrayal of man as a rational agent with independent creative capabilities and powers. al-Attas uses several ayahs of the Qur’an to remind us that all human beings are created in a state of absolute neediness to Allah (exalted be He)- the one who is absolutely free from all needs.
And this is something so thought-provoking about this article. The para below gives a deeper meaning to what we already know; that we were all created by Allah swt:
The mere fact of existence places man in a state of debt the moment he is created. As Allah (exalted be He) is the Master, Creator, and Sustainer of the universe - man cannot utilize material things to repay this debt as he is not their proper owner. The only way man can ever repay his momentous debt to his Creator is by engaging in khidmah (service) to others and humbly submitting his very self to His pronouncements.
And you can get the rest of the article here
And this is something so thought-provoking about this article. The para below gives a deeper meaning to what we already know; that we were all created by Allah swt:
The mere fact of existence places man in a state of debt the moment he is created. As Allah (exalted be He) is the Master, Creator, and Sustainer of the universe - man cannot utilize material things to repay this debt as he is not their proper owner. The only way man can ever repay his momentous debt to his Creator is by engaging in khidmah (service) to others and humbly submitting his very self to His pronouncements.
And you can get the rest of the article here
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Toilet favours
Did you remember to thank Allah swt after you leave the toilet?
And did you step in with your left and then exit with your right foot?
No, i'm not talking about the favours or flavours from the toilet but rather favours from Allah swt.
I used to have problems passing my bowels everyday. But alhamdulillah, really really thankful to Allah, it gets better nowadays. And i'm really really thankful to Allah swt for giving me this gift of a healthy digestive and bowel system. Thankful that my body is working 'accordingly'.
I really really think it is a favour from above( Allah swt). I suffered from constipation before and i truly empathise with those who may have worst problems than me. May Allah swt ease those who has such problems. I know and understand that there are really far more serious cases than just constipation.
I have no intention to say anything of anyone but with an intention to remind ourselves the numerous gifts and favours that He has bestowed upon us and not take them for granted.
Our body also has a right over us. We need to take care of it so that we can use it in this world to worship Allah swt.
May Allah swt grant all His servants rahmat, taufiq and an abundance of good health. ameen ameen.
And did you step in with your left and then exit with your right foot?
No, i'm not talking about the favours or flavours from the toilet but rather favours from Allah swt.
I used to have problems passing my bowels everyday. But alhamdulillah, really really thankful to Allah, it gets better nowadays. And i'm really really thankful to Allah swt for giving me this gift of a healthy digestive and bowel system. Thankful that my body is working 'accordingly'.
I really really think it is a favour from above( Allah swt). I suffered from constipation before and i truly empathise with those who may have worst problems than me. May Allah swt ease those who has such problems. I know and understand that there are really far more serious cases than just constipation.
I have no intention to say anything of anyone but with an intention to remind ourselves the numerous gifts and favours that He has bestowed upon us and not take them for granted.
Our body also has a right over us. We need to take care of it so that we can use it in this world to worship Allah swt.
May Allah swt grant all His servants rahmat, taufiq and an abundance of good health. ameen ameen.
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