As-salaama Alykum w.w I'm glad to share you this story. Imaam al-Albani Crying When Informed of a Ru`yah (Vision in a Dream) Concerning Allaah's Messenger Imaam Muhammad Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee In Arabic click here Translation (courtesy of Fatwa-Online.Com) Once a sister from Algeria called the Shaykh and said: "O Shaykh! I have news!" The Shaykh said: "I hope Allaah has blessed you with good news". She said: "One of the sisters had a dream, and I shall narrate it to you". The Shaykh said: "I hope she saw (something) good". She said: "O Shaykh! is this confirmed, that someone comes and narrates a dream to you and you say: "I hope you saw (something) good and (hopefully) it is good"? Is this confirmed from the Sunnah?". The Shaykh said: "No. This is not confirmed, however, there is no harm in using this (term) sometimes". She said: "This sister saw herself on a balcony which overlooked a path. And upon this path she saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) by his (known) description. Then she saw me standing infront of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) smiling at me, and I was smiling at him. Then I called her, and said to her: "Come down. Come down with us." So when she came down she asked me: "Who are you looking at?" So I said: "Look at the one who looked at me", and she saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), then the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) smiled, and proceeded along the path. We then walked together along the (same) path (the sister and I) and whilst we were walking we saw a Shaykh upon the (same) path, so we extended our greetings to him, we said: "as-Salaamu 'alaykum". So he replied to us: "wa 'alaykum as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaahe wa Barakaatuhu." Then this Shaykh asked us: "Did you see the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)?" We said: "Yes, we saw him." So this sister asked me: "Who is this Shaykh?" So I said to her: "This is Shaykh al-Albaanee."." [end of dream] The sister who had called the Shaykh, then said: "I ask Allaah to make this good news for you O Shaykh, and I wished to inform you O Shaykh, so hopefully it is good news, inshaa.-Allaah, that you are upon the way of the Sunnah, inshaa.-Allaah Ta'aala. So what do you say O Shaykh?" Here, the Shaykh did not say a thing, rather, tears began pouring down (his face) and he cried profusely. He then asked those of the brothers who were in his gathering to leave.

maasha allaah -- allah hakaga abaal siiyo

As-salaama Alaykum w.w beautifull, thnk you Batuulo for sharing this

As-salaama Alaykum w.w maasha allaah ukhtil-kariimah, may allaah reward you.. this is nice advice wajazaki allaah khair.

as-salaama alaykum w.w maasha allaah and count me in too.. olso I found a helpful caqiidah tapes. Masaa'il al-Jaahiliyah of Shaikh al-Islaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab Da`ee Abu Hakeem Bilaal Davis In English A series of lessons in explanation of the great work, Masaa'il al-Jahiliyah of Shaikh al-Islaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab. Lessons started on Sunday 15th June 2003. New lessons will be added every week, insha Allaah. Added by: [spadmin] [22-Jun-03] Mp3 lesson1 Mp3 lesson 2 ..

as-salaama alaykum w.w Silent sis I'm Galad you are back.. this is for you And my beloved sister's. ``~`~`~` No longer shackled by the oppression of miniskirts and see-thru shirts, my sisters stand proud. Covered by cloth and more so by conviction submission to Allah, they stand apart from the crowd. The taunts, the jeers, the stares, the leers Never fazing or dissuading them from following the deen. Real women they be, the epitome of femininity strong, secure, complete human beings. Not slaves to the world of fashion which is always askin' for women to dress in as less as they can. Their hijab is for the sake of Allah in imaan and taqwa they refuse to be objectified by man. Such are my sisters in Islam.

as-salaama alaykum w.w bro's & sis's thnk you for your beautfull poems much love.. ~~~Who Am I? :confused: I'm Muslim Woman*~ ~how do i know i'm pure muslim? Islam is pure, perfect and clear For those who embrace, shall have no fear It's from the Creator of man, and the universe Our life on earth, is as in the verse "I have not created jinn and man, save to worship me" Yet He bestows His Mercy, how could this be? It is the love of Allah, for His creatures After all 'Most Merciful', is one of His features And the pillars of Islam, they amount to five To implement them all, we shall strive The first of them, is comprised of two Allah is One, and His Messenger to you It is this that stands, as a strong foundation Making the Prophet's Ummah, the best of nations Upon this condition, you enter this Deen Propagating this Creed, makes you more keen The second of them, stand forth in Prayer Only five each day, miss them don't dare! The prophet narrated, in a certain hadith Leaving prayers can lead, to disbelief! We come to the third, as Zakaat it is known So distribute you wealth, as Muhamed had shown And those who give, for Allah's sake Their wealth decreases not, make no mistake! The fourth we know, Ramadan we must Fast Obstain from food, until light has passed But not just stomachs, we must restrain Hearing and seeing, haram we obstain So in the pillars, four have passed Its time to recall, and state the last It's the pilgrimage, to Hajj we make If you're able to do so, for Allah's sake But don't be fooled, for Allah knows If you've the means, but just don't go Its bounties are greater, than may appear A command from Lord, surely Allah we fear That covers them all, you can count on your hand A burden they're not, like a grain of sand They are personal fard's, as you will find Now establish Islam, for all mankind!

Asalaama Alaykum W.W ~A heart beats poetry~ Sound Scary !!! To cry is to waste a tear to fall is to let them hear your weak to let them know you can’t be strong Don’t cry, they’ll hear you and you can’t let them know because your pain is deep inside it cannot help but grow I’m bleeding somewhere deep in my soul something is turning around the wrong way I can’t help but want to stay here and wait it out but instead I know that I’ll never find the rainbow my friend, there’s no rainbow or an end I’ll be sitting here forever, and never finding… I’ll miss you, even though you won’t care at all I’ll miss your smile, your face for a while your hair your walk the way I overhear you talking but you don’t care, you’re afraid or angry or depressed Either way why should I fear, when all that’s left is control to hide those tears, to hide the pain, to keep it all inside but I have tried, and I can’t anymore. The tears shall flow, the earth will break and move on the pieces will find themselves again and life shall change and I will grow sure there’s so much else to know- all I can think of is how I have hurt you all I can think of is how I’ll desert you but I’m not leaving by choice, it’s obvious that I can’t stay I’ll leave this place- get far far away and find a new pain, a new hope, and new emptiness Maybe someday I’ll see you again- maybe someday I’ll hear you again? Please, whatever you do- don’t be untrue I cannot stop wondering oh I cannot lie! I’ll sit here, and take my time to stare at the sky and I’ll cry- yes I’ll cry- oh I’ll cry. Don’t tell me not to, I cannot be stopped the tears will flow, the years will fly but my heart will never die

ooh! that's so sad ..

ascwrwb ~~~~~Friend of main~~~~ She went to find friends She looked everywhere For True and good friends! She searched the deserts, too! She felt sad, How come in this whole World, there’s nobody I can truest to? How come I have Live lonely in between all Those people! A voice came from somewhere. Your TRUE Friend is always With you! Who? She gave a thought. Allah’s your Only TRUE Friend! A voice said… All of a sudden she felt Peace Inside her! ~~yeah I'm seeking one of mian~~

ascwrwb all of you i miss your poems.. ``` ```` i am simplistic when i bow to my beliefs yours are the mighty dollar that you live by you feel good when you can give a dollar or 2 to people on the other side of the world its easier than caring and helping the homeless man down in the streets cos what would the neighbours say oh he is filhty he stinks and he must be a thief since he is homeless no lets help the people in somalia its easier and it makes you feel better when you say your prayers and wonder what to eat for thanksgiving and for desert you cannot barely walk to the TV while you start zapping mindlessly and see the horrors on the screen Ricky and Jerry says its like this and when they say it,its like that Jay says that and CNN says thatr poor people you think while you donate anotehr mighty dollar to somalia while the homless man get stabbed by rich kids in BMW's they are bored and he is just homless anyways noone will miss him and they got something to brag about in school way over yonder a bleak sun try to get thru teh smog over LA and drug dealers Way over yonder the sun hits mercyless people with no water way over yonder the sunsee clear mountain and rivers float while the now dead homeless man is going to the place with the rivers and mountains and fresh air the kids in the BMW's are finding another one all this while you sit there disgesting the american way of life put in your face by the TV the mighty dollar makes spirit weak and dead

And now I'm going to share with you this piece, It's too long but, it's very importence poem. A Man's Trail This is the story of an average human From his story there is so much to learn "I work through life working day and night Let me tell you of my miserable plight Before that, let me thank Allah Most Merciful too That's why I'm sharing my story with you From young I was told I had to be the best I must learn to score for my exams and tests I studied hard to be the top in class So that my friends will respect me with all the fuss In my youth days, I was actually insecure So much temptations and many are impure I prayed sparingly but it didn't help me Why couldn't I feel that Allah was watching me? I wanted to be the cream of the cake I didn't allow myself to make a single mistake I wanted more friends and also be praised When I didn't get complimented, I felt so dazed I began to doubt myself again and again Was I not good enough or was I insane? I was feeling inadequate for my lack of looks Was I too fat, short, or did my smile give the spooks? I learnt to dress up in trendy clothes bought from stores I wanted people to look at me and say 'wow' in awe I wanted to be adored, praised and be popular Success to me is to be top scholar I wanted to shower myself in fame I also hoped to earn a big name I studied hard and topped my school high I believe that to make friends, success is a tool Whenever I was with friends and my date was just beside I felt the pressure to display my witty side I'm afraid my friends would leave me if I'm not nice enough So I bought them gifts and other good stuff Branded clothes, car, intelligence and friends indeed You may think I have all that I need But I'm still unhappy inside and I don't even know why Was I not good enough, too ugly or too shy? At work, I pleased my boss to show him I was the best I treated my colleagues lunch and sacrificed all my rest I was afraid that my boss disliked me if I lazed about In front of him, I did my best and tried to stand out Then I climbed the corporate ladder and be my own boss Finally, I was successful but I was still in a loss I was cheerful outside but scared inside I was not even sure what I'm doing is right I looked around to see all my best friends I wonder if they still like me if my wealth ends? I cannot bear to face rejection or even fail If I become poor and old, will my friendships be stale? I work hard, but who am I trying to impress? The fear of losing my reputation is causing me stress I want friends to respect me forever and ever I could imagine my friendship to sever But alas! My business failed me terribly I was down with illness and suffered painfully All the people whom I thought were faithful friends Left me because my status has no stands I'm left alone and wonder whether it is true? To make good friends, wealth matters too? I looked at the side of my bed and saw the Qur'an Guilt enveloped me because the Qur'an I have read none Since I was alone and feeling so bored I explored the Qur'an to know about Allah the Lord True Muslims friends start to befriend me It doesn't matter whoever I'll be They accept me and love me despite my flaws I don't have to make them like me by using force I don't have to impress Allah with my witty charm I already know Allah loves us and protects us from harm With Allah's help, we can attain peace in self So let's put doubt back in Satan's shelf If there are problems with work and with men Please remember that it's part of Allah's plan Ask from Allah because He listens to us always Allah will help us with His Kindness and Grace I met a man who is unfortunately blind He then advised me with words so kind He said, 'Love yourself and be grateful for what you are You owe it to Allah for coming this far Allah loves us and makes us Muslims But many people don't appreciate it, it seems It doesn't matter if we're poor or earn less Allah loves who we are and He cares Don't do good deeds if you do it for show Or else your spiritual status will sink below If you're humble, do good deeds and pray to Allah Most Wise You can earn yourself a place in Paradise Good Muslims overcome worries and insecurity They are unfazed even if they are treated with hostility Why be a slave to affluence and glamour? Why worry if we are not witty with humour? Always be yourself, dear brother, have no pretence Allah will still love you, even if you don't have any fans Why be afraid, dear brother, when friends shun away When Allah is there for you it's always that way.' After the blind man left, my mind started working I was still surprised and truth starts coming It seems that I may be a boss or lying here poor but good Muslims greet me with salaam, a smile and no fear I kept wondering, what is success to me? Is it about having friends, or earning a good degree? I had all these and yet I was not satisfied Could it be because that Allah was not on my side? Then I realize that I have been foolish My INSECURITY is the one that was my leash Why was I ungrateful to Allah Most Great? Allah's helping us all the way as Fate Oh! I'm ashamed for being so proud When my success was actually a passing cloud! Now I realize my great big mistake So I do more good deeds now with sincerity and no fake Let's learn from this life and tread the virtuous road Remember that this world is only a temporary abode Now I live through my life devoted to the Islamic cause And repent, so Allah will love me despite my flaws." Remember true success is not about having lots of friends In fact, it is about passing Allah's tests Happiness is not about showing off your generous part In fact, it's about the ATTITUDE of your heart Say: 'I like who I am and I'm glad to be me I love being a Muslim and Allah sets my heart free! I can feel in my mind and in my little heart bone I confess - with Allah around, I know I'm never alone'. -Written by Dee77

Asslaama Alaykum W.W Maasha Allaah you'd shared the nicest poetries ever. may allah reward you for these , much love it, jazzakumu allah khair axsanal jazaa. once Again i'll thank my dear's sist who begin to us this topic, but i really loved reading your poems, deadlyVision, Instictive-Poet, Muslim sis, and many more thnk you sis I like you more..

Assalaama Alaykum W.W Caqeedah (creed) it's very Importence to every muslim, and here's vew steps of our Creed Our Creed Belief in Allah's Lordship, Oneness, and Attributes Allah's Will Universal and Legal - More of Allah's Attributes - Describing Allah by His Revelation.' The Qur'an and Sunnah Sources of His Attributes - Free From Contradictions. Angels Belief - Angel's Functions. Allah's Books "holy koran" Belief - Books Known - The Qur'an Is Protected from Change - Previous Scriptures Changed. Messengers Belief - The First and Last Messengers - The Best Messengers - Messengers are Human Beings - Islam The Universal and Final Message - Rightly Guided Caliphs ~ The Prophet's Companions . The Day of Judgment Belief - The Resurrection - The Records and Scales - The Prophet's Intercession - The Prophet's Pool - The Straight Path - Paradise and Hell - What Happens in the Grave. Fate and the Divine Decree Belief - Levels of Belief - Man's Free Will - No Excuse for Sinners - Evil Not Attributable to Allah . Benefits Virtues of Belief in Allah - Virtues of Belief in Angels - Virtues of Belief in Books - Virtues of Belief in Messengers - Virtues of Belief in Day of Judgment Virtues of Belief in Fate . Allah knows best

assalaama Alaykum wrhmtullahi wbrkatu. I'm back .. While we trying to help each other how some ppl take negative? I wonder why is that Supposed to be? Plzz stop Ignoring to your sister's, I have A true story, From sahabiyah her name NUSSEIBA BIN KA'AB (AKA- Ummou-Imara)... ````PLZZZ Read This Story````` -Her name is Nusseyba bint Ka'b from Maazin. She was known as Ommou 'Imara. She was among the 73 ansar (aous and Khazradj from Madinah) wha gave al- legience to the prophet SAAS in El 'Akaba before Hidjra (migration) to Madina They gave him the oath to support him and sacrifice for him with their wea- thes, souls and families once he comes to them in Madina. Ibn IsHaaq (the author of Essiira ennabawiyya) relates that she was atten- ding the war with the prophet SAAS as well as her sister, her husband Zaid Ibn 'Assim and her two sons Khoubaib and 'AbduLlah. Her son Khubaib was killed by Moussaylima the lyer, the one who claimed to be prophet of Yemen. He was asking: do you witness that Mohammed is a prophet, Khubaib replies yes, so Mussaylima cuts a bit from his body. When he asks him to witness that he is a prophet, Khubaib replies no and he cuts another bit untill he died on that without replying more than yes or no. So Oummou 'Imara was among those who went to Yamaama to fight Mussaylimah and she got there a hand cut. -Ibn Kathir says that Oummou Sa'd Bint Sa'd Ibn Rrabii' used to visit Oummou 'Imara and ask her: Oh aunt!, can't you tell me your story (about the battle of OuHoud)? She said: "I went out early in the day to see what people were doing. I had a container full of water and I walked untill I was near the apostle of Allah. I stood up to face the fighting and to protect him (the prophet) with my saber and by throwing arrows with my bow untill I got se- riously wounded. Oummou Sa'd said that she looked at her shoulder and she saw a deep wound so she asked her what was that made that deep wound. She said it was Ibn Ham:a, when people left the prophet alone he came running and shouting: show me him (the prophet), I won't be safe if he is safe. So I stood in his way with Mous'ab Ibn 'Oumayr and others who stood firmly defending the Prophet SAAS, so he hit me this but I hit him back many strikes but Allah's ennemy was well protected with two shields. This was a short story of one of the great women in Islam. May Allah have mercy on her and the other believers. ------------------Thnk you For Your Time----- And Stop keep saying Women can't defent her self..

asalaama Alaykum W.w jazaakumu alaah khair brother's and sisters for your Advice.. last wek i read this articale, I would like to share with you Insha Allaah.. Men and women alike are in need of sport and exercise. Physical fitness is certainly encouraged, just as a balanced diet is endorsed, and harmful substances are prohibited. Exercise is also conducive to a more balanced emotional state, as it aids in the release of harmful free radicals and excess hormones. Mundane routines must also be broken otherwise it could affect a women's input into society, as well as her relationship with her husband and family. The Sahaabah were aware of these issues, and would exhort others for the same. 'Ali bin Abi Talib (r.a.a) said: "Refresh your minds from time to time, for a tired mind becomes blind." Abu Darda` (r.a.a) also commented: "I entertain my heart with something trivial in order to make it stronger in the service of the Truth." The Prophet (s.a.w) advised his followers to engage in many forms of sport, which even today are considered of the best form of exercise. The Prophet (s.a.w) himself would engage in wrestling, racing, archery and horse races. While Aisha (r.a.a) was on a journey along with the Apostle of Allah (s.a.w), she had a race with him and outpaced him. As time passed, the Prophet (s.a.w) wished to avenge for his loss, so he raced her again, in which case he outpaced her, and remarked: "This is for that outpacing." Some TIPS:- Trust your instincts If you are walking somewhere and feel strange or scared, don't ignore this feeling. Take extra precautions by walking a little faster to get to a more populated or well-lit area or change the route you've been driving on. NEVER admit that you are alone If someone calls your home and asks if you are alone, NEVER admit it. Ask who the caller is. If they refuse to identify themselves, calmly hangup. Keep the radio on in the house so that callers will get the impression that others are in the home too. Instruct children to do the same when they pick up the phone. Obscene phone calls If you receive an obscene call or a crank call, do not talk to the caller. Hang up if the caller doesn't say anything, or as soon as s/he shouts obscenities. Hang up the phone calmly and do not slam it down. Note down the date and time of the calls. If they are persistent, inform local police. In large buildings take the elevator, not the stairwell Stairwells are usually quiet and dark. Most people take the elevator. But if someone creepy gets on, don't hesitate to get off at the same time. Or, if someone is already on the elevator who you feel strange about, do not get on and wait for the next elevator. Don't use the walkman If you're used to listening to your walkman while outside, drop this habit, especially in isolated areas. With your walkman on, you cannot hear the approach of a possible attacker.

Assalaama Alaykum W.W dear bro & sisters i wana share with you this topic. this is Top Ten Excuses of Muslim Women and Its Responses... 1-I'm not yet convinced of the necessity of the Hijab.. 2-I am convinced of the Islamic dress but my mother prevents me from wearing it and if I disobey her I will go to Hell.. 3-My position does not allow me to substitute my dress for the Islamic dress.. 4-It is so hot in my country and I can't stand it. How will it be if I wore Hijab.. 5-I'm afraid that if I wear the Hijab,I will put it off at a later time because I have seen so many others do so.. 6-If I wear the Hijab,then no one will marry me.So,I'm going to put it off till then.. 7-I don't wear hijaab based on what Allah says: And proclaim the grace of your Rabb [soorah Ad-Dhuhaa 93:11] How can I cover what Allah has blessed me with of silky soft hair and captivating beauty? 8-I know that hijaab is obligatory (waajib), but I will wear it when Allah guides me to do so.. 9-It's not time for that yet. I'm still too young for wearing hijaab. I'll do it when I get older and after I make Hajj! 10-I'm afraid that if I wear Islamic clothing that I'll be labeled as belonging to some group or another and I hate partisanship..

Assalama alaykum W.W Well.. this is the best topic I ever read in this forum.. It's good lesson for sis's, when you start dating, when you fell in love each other. Either the devil w'll whispering in your ears or you forgot your senses, don't ever sleep a man who's not your husband.

ooh! Assalaama Alaykum w.w big mom tyvm, I don't know how i got 5 ***** , i'm not that best realy.. I'll thank any one who voted me the highest rate. I'm very proud of you ..

Assalaama Alaykum W.W Maasha Allaah sis's good piece's I realy lov't .. now i'll share this one.. When I say. . .I am a Muslim, I'm not shouting " down with Christians and Jews." I am whispering "I seek peace," and Islam is the path that I choose. When I say. . . I am a Muslim, I speak of this with pride. And confess that sometimes I stumble, and need Allah to be my guide. When I say. . .I am a Muslim, I know this makes me strong. And in those times when I am weak, I pray to Allah for strength to carry on. When I say. . . I am a Muslim, I'm not boasting of success. I'm acknowledging that Allah has rescued me, and I cannot ever repay the debt. When I say. . .I am a Muslim, I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are indeed visible, but Allah forgives because his followers are worth it. When I say. . .I am a Muslim, it does not mean I will never feel pain. I still have my share of heartaches, which is why I invoke Allah's name. When I say. . .I am a Muslim, I do not wish to judge. I have no such authority My duty is to submit to Allah's all-encompassing love

asalaama alaykum w.w Girls.. Grils.. peace out ...may allaah pless you, no personal attack, or the shaitan w'll going to hunt you,, bismilah, calm down plzz you are my beloved sistz.. make some peace plzz, and forgive each other..may allaah reward you to jannah. Aamiin,, w/salaama alaykum

Assalaama Alaykum W.w #2) Hajar, Um Isma'il --- One of the most prominent distinguishing features of the Muslim woman is her deep faith in Allah (SWT), and her sincere conviction that whatever happens in this universe, and whatever fate befalls human beings, only happens through the will and decree of Allah (SWT); whatever befalls a person could not have been avoided, and whatever does not happen to a person could not have been made to happen. A person has no choice in this life but to strive towards the right path and to do good deeds - acts of worship and other acts - by whatever means one can, putting all his trust in Allah (SWT), submitting to His will, and believing that he is always in need of Allah's (SWT) help and support. The story of Hajar offers the Muslim woman the most marvellous example of deep faith in Allah (SWT) and sincere trust in Him. Ibrahim 'May peace be upon him' (PBUH) left her at the Ka'bah in Makkah, above the well of Zamzam, at a time when there were no people and no water in the place. Hajar had no-one with her except her infant son Isma'il. She asked Ibrahim, calmly and with no trace of panic: "Has Allah (SWT) commanded you to do this, O Ibrahim?" Ibrahim (PBUH) said, "Yes." Her response reflected her acceptance and optimism: "Then He is not going to abandon us." (Reported by Bukhari in Kitab al-Anbiya) Here was an extremely difficult situation: a man left his wife and infant son in a barren land, where there were no plants, no water, and no people, and went back to the distant land of Palestine. He left nothing with her but a sack of dates and a skin filled with water. Were it not for the deep faith and trust in Allah (SWT) that filled Hajar's heart, she would not have been able to cope with such a difficult situation; she would have collapsed straight away, and would not have become the woman whose name is forever remembered night and day by those who perform hajj and 'umrah at the house of Allah (SWT), every time they drink the pure water of Zamzam, and run between the mounts of Safa' and Marwah, as Hajar did on that most trying day... --- "The first lady to use a girdle was the mother of Ishmael. She used a girdle so that she might hide her tracks from Sarah. Abraham brought her and her son Ishmael while she was suckling him, to a place near the Ka'ba under a tree on the spot of Zam-zam, at the highest place in the mosque. During those days there was nobody in Mecca, nor was there any water So he made them sit over there and placed near them a leather bag containing some dates, and a small water-skin containing some water, and set out homeward. Ishmael's mother followed him saying, "O Abraham! Where are you going, leaving us in this valley where there is no person whose company we may enjoy, nor is there anything (to enjoy)?" She repeated that to him many times, but he did not look back at her Then she asked him, "Has Allah ordered you to do so?" He said, "Yes." She said, "Then He will not neglect us," and returned while Abraham proceeded onwards, and on reaching the Thaniya where they could not see him, he faced the Ka'ba, and raising both hands, invoked Allah saying the following prayers: 'O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring dwell in a valley without cultivation, by Your Sacred House (Kaba at Mecca) in order, O our Lord, that they may offer prayer perfectly. So fill some hearts among men with love towards them, and (O Allah) provide them with fruits, so that they may give thanks.' (14.37) Ishmael's mother went on suckling Ishmael and drinking from the water (she had). When the water in the water-skin had all been used up, she became thirsty and her child also became thirsty. She started looking at him (i.e. Ishmael) tossing in agony; She left him, for she could not endure looking at him, and found that the mountain of Safa was the nearest mountain to her on that land. She stood on it and started looking at the valley keenly so that she might see somebody, but she could not see anybody. Then she descended from Safa and when she reached the valley, she tucked up her robe and ran in the valley like a person in distress and trouble, till she crossed the valley and reached the Marwa mountain where she stood and started looking, expecting to see somebody, but she could not see anybody. She repeated that (running between Safa and Marwa) seven times." The Prophet said, "This is the source of the tradition of the walking of people between them (i.e. Safa and Marwa). When she reached the Marwa (for the last time) she heard a voice and she asked herself to be quiet and listened attentively. She heard the voice again and said, 'O, (whoever you may be)! You have made me hear your voice; have you got something to help me?" And behold! She saw an angel at the place of Zam-zam, digging the earth with his heel (or his wing), till water flowed from that place. She started to make something like a basin around it, using her hand in this way, and started filling her water-skin with water with her hands, and the water was flowing out after she had scooped some of it." The Prophet added, "May Allah bestow Mercy on Ishmael's mother! Had she let the Zam-zam (flow without trying to control it) (or had she not scooped from that water) (to fill her water-skin), Zam-zam would have been a stream flowing on the surface of the earth." The Prophet further added, "Then she drank (water) and suckled her child. The angel said to her, 'Don't be afraid of being neglected, for this is the House of Allah which will be built by this boy and his father, and Allah never neglects His people.' The House (i.e. Kaba) at that time was on a high place resembling a hillock, and when torrents came, they flowed to its right and left. She lived in that way till some people from the tribe of Jurhum or a family from Jurhum passed by her and her child, as they (i.e. the Jurhum people) were coming through the way of Kada'. They landed in the lower part of Mecca where they saw a bird that had the habit of flying around water and not leaving it. They said, 'This bird must be flying around water, though we know that there is no water in this valley.' They sent one or two messengers who discovered the source of water, and returned to inform them of the water. So, they all came (towards the water)." The Prophet added, "Ishmael's mother was sitting near the water. They asked her, 'Do you allow us to stay with you?" She replied, 'Yes, but you will have no right to possess the water.' They agreed to that." The Prophet further said, "Ishmael's mother was pleased with the whole situation as she used to love to enjoy the company of the people. So, they settled there, and later on they sent for their families who came and settled with them so that some families became permanent residents there. The child (i.e. Ishmael) grew up and learnt Arabic from them and (his virtues) caused them to love and admire him as he grew up, and when he reached the age of puberty they made him marry a woman from amongst them. After Ishmael's mother had died, Abraham came after Ishmael's marriage in order to see his family that he had left before, but he did not find Ishmael there. When he asked Ishmael's wife about him, she replied, 'He has gone in search of our livelihood.' Then he asked her about their way of living and their condition, and she replied, 'We are living in misery; we are living in hardship and destitution,' complaining to him. He said, 'When your husband returns, convey my salutation to him and tell him to change the threshold of the gate (of his house).' When Ishmael came, he seemed to have felt something unusual, so he asked his wife, 'Has anyone visited you?' She replied, 'Yes, an old man of so-and-so description came and asked me about you and I informed him, and he asked about our state of living, and I told him that we were living in a hardship and poverty.' On that Ishmael said, 'Did he advise you anything?' She replied, 'Yes, he told me to convey his salutation to you and to tell you to change the threshold of your gate.' Ishmael said, 'It was my father, and he has ordered me to divorce you. Go back to your family.' So, Ishmael divorced her and married another woman from amongst them (i.e. Jurhum). Then Abraham stayed away from them for a period as long as Allah wished and called on them again but did not find Ishmael. So he came to Ishmael's wife and asked her about Ishmael. She said, 'He has gone in search of our livelihood.' Abraham asked her, 'How are you getting on?' asking her about their sustenance and living. She replied, 'We are prosperous and well-off (i.e. we have everything in abundance).' Then she thanked Allah' Abraham said, 'What kind of food do you eat?' She said. 'Meat.' He said, 'What do you drink?' She said, 'Water." He said, "O Allah! Bless their meat and water." The Prophet added, "At that time they did not have grain, and if they had grain, he would have also invoked Allah to bless it." The Prophet added, "If somebody has only these two things as his sustenance, his health and disposition will be badly affected, unless he lives in Mecca." The Prophet added," Then Abraham said Ishmael's wife, "When your husband comes, give my regards to him and tell him that he should keep firm the threshold of his gate.' When Ishmael came back, he asked his wife, 'Did anyone call on you?' She replied, 'Yes, a good-looking old man came to me,' so she praised him and added. 'He asked about you, and I informed him, and he asked about our livelihood and I told him that we were in a good condition.' Ishmael asked her, 'Did he give you any piece of advice?' She said, 'Yes, he told me to give his regards to you and ordered that you should keep firm the threshold of your gate.' On that Ishmael said, 'It was my father, and you are the threshold (of the gate). He has ordered me to keep you with me.' Then Abraham stayed away from them for a period as long as Allah wished, and called on them afterwards. He saw Ishmael under a tree near Zamzam, sharpening his arrows. When he saw Abraham, he rose up to welcome him (and they greeted each other as a father does with his son or a son does with his father). Abraham said, 'O Ishmael! Allah has given me an order.' Ishmael said, 'Do what your Lord has ordered you to do.' Abraham asked, 'Will you help me?' Ishmael said, 'I will help you.' Abraham said, Allah has ordered me to build a house here,' pointing to a hillock higher than the land surrounding it." The Prophet added, "Then they raised the foundations of the House (i.e. the Ka'ba). Ishmael brought the stones and Abraham was building, and when the walls became high, Ishmael brought this stone and put it for Abraham who stood over it and carried on building, while Ishmael was handing him the stones, and both of them were saying, 'O our Lord! Accept (this service) from us, Verily, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.' The Prophet added, "Then both of them went on building and going round the Ka'ba saying: O our Lord ! Accept (this service) from us, Verily, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing." [Narrated Ibn Abbas: Bukhari] Allah Knows Best

Assalaama Alaykum W.W Maasha Allaah -- very intresting Article, jazzaaki allaah khair walaal for your Advise,.

1-) EVE~~{Hawa}~~~~~By Sister Aishah~~~ ~~~~~~~ Hawwa was the first woman and the first Muslimah to be created by Allah (s.w.t). Hawwa represents, on the one hand, womanhood and, on the other, the source of human population. In fact, her name means "the source of life". Hawwa also has another meaning which is used to denote a reddy colour that is closer to the darker tone. There is an opinion that this could allude to her skin colour. The name Hawwa itself is not mentioned in the Qur'an but is mentioned in hadeeth literature. For it is there that we get such information as the meaning of her name, how she was created and how many children she had. For instance, Hawwa, according to the Qur'an, was created from Adam (see Surah an-Nisaa:1 and Surah az-Zumar:6). From Bukhari, this was further elucidated and we find that Hawwa was created from the upper rib of Adam. Narrated Abu Huraira ® Allah's Apostle (s) said: "Treat women nicely, for a woman is created from a rib, and the most curved portion of the rib is its upper portion, so, if you should try to straighten it, it will break; but if you leave it as it is, it will remain crooked. So treat women nicely." (Bukhari) This hadeeth does not literally mean that women are crooked or evil by nature. What it means is that women are delicate and should be treated gently and with care. Furthermore, it has been explained that the breakage of the rib in case one tries to straighten it, stands for divorce which is the natural results of disagreement between the wife and her husband. In the Qur'an, the story of Adam and Hawwa can be found in three places, namely Surah al-Baqara:30-39, Surah al-A'araf:11-25, and Surah Ta-Ha:116-123. As the story goes, Allah created Adam from clay and taught him the names of things, that is knowledge. Then Allah said in the Qur'an (surah Ta-Ha:116-123): When We said to the angels, "prostrate yourselves to Adam", they prostrated themselves, but Iblis: he refused. Then We said "O Adam! Verily this is an enemy to you and your wife: so let him not get you both out of the Garden, so that you art landed in misery. There is therein (enough provision) for you not to go hungry nor go naked. Nor to suffer from thirst, nor from the sun's heat. But Satan whispered evil to him. He said "O Adam! Shall I lead you to the tree of eternity and to a kingdom that never decays?" In the result, they both ate of the tree, and so their nakedness appeared to them: they began to sew together, for their covering, leaves from the Garden: Thus did Adam disobey his Lord and fell into error. But his Lord chose him (for His Grace): He turned to him and gave him guidance. He said "Get you down both of you, all together, from the Garden, with enmity one to another: but if as is sure, there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows My guidance will not lose his way nor fall into misery. In all cultures and its religious beliefs, traces of the story of Adam and Hawwa can be found, though it has been greatly distorted. However, it is important to note that the Quranic story of Adam and Hawwa differs from the Old Testament in that : (i) Both Adam and Hawwa were equally guilty of disobeying Allah by eating from "that" tree. "That" tree does not mean an apple tree. Only Allah knows what fruit "that" tree bears. (ii) Allah forgave Adam's and Hawwa's sins before their descent to earth. (iii) It was part of Allah's will that Adam and Hawwa were to reside on earth. For, Allah in surah al-Baqara, ayah 30, He said that He is creating Adam as a vicegerent on earth. Furthermore, from the hadeeth we have: Abu Hurairah reported: The Apostle of Allah (s) said: 'When Adam and Moses held a discussion, Adam won. Moses said: "You are the same Adam who set people astray and had them ousted from Heaven". Adam asked: "Art you the same Moses whom Allah gave knowledge of all things and honoured you with Apostleship?" He replied: "Yes!" Adam said: "And yet you accused me of that which has written in my fate!" (Al-Muwatta') When Adam and Hawwa landed on earth they were separated. According to traditions Hawwa landed in Jeddah while Adam landed somewhere in India (some say in Sri Lanka). Then on the ninth of Zhuh Hijjah, they met at 'Arafat. Thus, began their life together on earth till they were called back to Allah. Hawwa gave birth twenty times and each time she had twins with the exception of her last birth, where she gave birth to only a son. In other words, she had thirty-nine children in total. The gap between each birth was two years. ~~~Allah knows best

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