Nur Posted July 12, 2004 Sareedo walaalo Wallahi, I believe what i am going to post will be the most touching post I have ever put together, not in the sense of the creative usage of language like some of my posts, this one is quite deep, very deep, in terms of the content, raw fact, but again, each one has to use their imagination to be shaken like I was, this topic was sparked by a ......, I'd rather not say, as it hit me while driving like a lightening, I had to pull over to the side of street, take a deeb breath, leaned over the steering wheel, and cry, afterwards i decided to compose it as an article, and post it, I was indeed invited ina special way, and since I love the Nomads who read my posts, I could not attend this great party without you all, that is the truth sis, so bear with me, it is coming, you are invited, and it is no joke. Nur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baashi Posted July 12, 2004 I am coming...with high expectation. It will be here Islam section, SOL on new post right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nur Posted March 2, 2005 Congratulations! You've just accepted an invitation from Allah SWT, your creator, to come to his house, for a party and the surprise of your life, ever!. Now that you know who is the host of this party, Allah SWT, I feel honored so many Nomads have taken me for serious when indeed the way I presented this thread was rather a contemporary setting of a worldly party, many of you who, in the course of your lives are invited to parties, may be leery accepting any RSVP, but because it was from one of your veteran Nomads here on SOL, you have accepted, some of you with a big heart, some so excited that they could not wait the posting of the thread, and others, who playfully represent the Devil, literally turned down the invitation because, her Mother would not allow her to attend the party, ironically, Allah SWT says in the Quraan about those who turn down this offer that their mother is indeed Haawiyah, Hell fire ( May Allah protect us all from Hell and the advocacy of Satan ). Another category of Nomads turned down on the pretext of assumption that its a boys night party, while many other dear Nomads who I wished to respond did not, knowing how great this party is going to be, I hope they don't miss the real party that I am going to post. The Invitation: Allah SWT says " Wallaahu yadcuu ilaa Dar es Salaam, wa yahdii man yashaa ilaa siraatin mustaqeem " " And Allah is inviting (you) to Dar Es Salaaam, and ( Allah SWT) guides who He wishes, to a path that is straight( toward the Dar Es Salaam)." " Dar " in the Arabic language means a House, Palace, Mansion, Villa etc. Salaam , meaning Eternal Peace, one of the ninety nine (Asmaa ul Husnaa) names of Allah SWT, the source of peace as we usually hymn His praise after our daily prayers: " Allahumma Anta As Salaam, wa minka As Salaam " , meaning : " O Allah, You are the (essence) of Peace, and you are the source of all of Peace ", so by responding to the RSVP of Allah SWT, inshaAllah, in the day of judgement when you finally approach paradise, it will be said to you " Udkhuluuhaa bi Salaamin aaminiin " " Enter (Paradise ) peacefully " I have read this verse in Suurah Younis many a time, but like a short wave Radio, I have never tuned my focus so sharply on this verse like I did past couple of weeks. When I read " Allah SWT is inviting (me) to Home of Peace, His House , I was really touched in a very special way, when I drove away from the Masjid, the only thing in my head was the RSVP, poor insignificant me!, I am invited to Allah's mansion, for an eternal party, with plenty of food, drinks and permanent youth and beautiful women, ( gorgeous men for the sisters, like new me , no kidding ), I was in my vehicle, tears started flowing on my cheeks, so much so that I had to pull over to finish crying, what a soothing effect did I get afterwards, Wallahi, I felt reborn again, once more with a solid mission to do good on earth, to dedicate my life to serve Allah SWT by doing what he values most in people, helping others to help themselves, feeding of the poor, educating the ignorant, advocating for, and consoling the oppressed, The Quraan, holds many treasures sprinkled on the pages we read that we may not be looking deeper, this verse, has fundamentally rearranged my priorities in life, and hence the preparations for meeting my maker, literally, accepting on His offer by meeting the requirements set in Quraan and Sunnah. Requirements that form the bulk of the "Pursuit of Happiness" ceneter piece of American Constitution, so Nomad readers who reside in The USA can finally say with pride that following Islam as a way of life is protected by the American Constitution, since its goal is the pursuit of happiness, and you never thought Pursuit of happiness was an Islamic thing? ...many people chase elusive happiness in their lifetime, but only few will attain the real thing, and I assure you, it is not going to be in their lifetime. It was reported by Abu Hureirah May Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah said " Those who enter paradise will enjoy and never will they be miserable, they will live forever and never will they die, their garments will never wear out and theirs will be an everlasting youth " Nomad brothers and sisters, isn't an honorable gesture from Allah SWT, to invite you to his house, the Jannah, Paradise? , and because you have responded to his RSVP, you are short listed and specially chosen to receive the road map that will guide you to get to the Party in Jannah. So Congratulations, Brothers and sisters in faith. Allah gives you the good news and says to you: " Lilladiina istajaabuu li Rabbihumul Xusnaa " As for those who have responded (positively) to their Lords ( RSVP), their ( Reward) is the Husnaa (the Party in Paradise )" Engineers measure performance to test response times of systems they design, how fast does a system respond to an stimulus, the above verse, specifically deals with the testing of the response time of humans to their Maker's RSVP, because it is within the frame of our life time that we have to respond to the heavenly stimulus. The second measure engineers measure is the quality of that response, and I can not put it in a better way than the following verse: " Lilladiina axsanul Xusnaa, wa ziyaadah " As for those who've performed well (under difficult conditions, as a response to please) their Lord , their (reward) is Husnaa ( Paradise) and some extra ( surprise)" It is not only about what we know, it is not only about what we do, but it is also about the results we achieve with the last two, that really counts at the end of this life's journey. Can you guess the surprise in store for you? when Allah SWT invites you to his house and amazingly you beat the odds and show up, you definitely deserve a great hospitality treat, for all that "gimme -a -break!" you used to yell while on earth, here is a big break! of food , drinks, and the greatest of all joys, yours will be a splendid face and sparkling eyes glued on the sight of their Magnificent Lord: " Wujuuhun yawma idin naadwirah, ilaa Rabbihaa naadhirah " What a joy! And you thought that no one cares about you? how wrong were you all along, well, if you could only imagine how much Allah SWT has honored you, and is willing to guide you! whenever you take a step His way, he takes two steps toward you, when you walk toward Him, he runs to you, and if you are bearing the weight of a Gorilla the size of Planet earth in sins and mischief on your back, and you come to Allah SWT resolute to start it all over again, Allah approaches you with the weight of Planet earth in forgiveness, try Him! now that is some good news innit? When Allah SWT ordered Abraham to invite mankind to visit his house in Makkah as pilgrimage, It was Allah's way of sending you an RSVP to His house , Paradise, to see who will respond and say " Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik " here I am O Allah, Here I am " as a response to his invitation. When the Muezzin calls for prayer, saying " Hayyah Alal Falaah " "come respond to success" you are responding to Allah's eternal invitation and RSVP to paradise and Allah will say to you: " Fad khulii fii cibaadii wad khulii Jannatii " " Come join the ranks of those who worship Me, come enter My Paradise " In the course of our daily routine, the opportunity to respond to Allah SWT presents itself in a concealed way, the trick is to always be on the lookout and be aware that you are under a test to see if you can collect as many points to qualify for the party. " Wa an leysa lil insaani maa sacaa, wa anna sacyahu sowfa yuraa " Meaning, " man does not have in store in the herafter save the efforts he had earned " Whenever you notice the need of an orphaned relative or a hungry destitute, to respond to their need is to approach and overcome obstacles and hurdles that are on your way to the party in Jannah, are you in good shape for that feat? keeping your cool whenever someone gets on your nerves with a sordid comment, is another way to collect valuable points to attend the party, persuading your enemy to be on your side by behaving with a divine character of tolerance and forgiveness. Because time is valuable and life is short, you have to focus on doing what benefits you most, and according to the Hadith, Allah SWT loves those who care for and benefit other creatures, so what are you waiting for, you can benefit humans by helping save them from Hellfire through wise discussions, you can also help them by feeding them or you can help them by seizing your evil intentions toward them, as for other creatures like animals, be humane, because it can save you from Hell fire, a biblical story confirmed by the Sunnah says that a prostitute was saved from hell by giving water to a thirsty dog. This party however, is exclusively for those who categorically refused to respond to Satan's party on earth in which Satan promised happiness, prosperity and longevity for his allies and friends. You can not have it both ways, you need to make your mind early. This party is not for those who had previously responded to Satan's RSVP and to whom he will disown in the day of judgment, saying to to them : " Allah SWT promised you and delivered against it, while I also promised you but failed to deliver on my promise, I had no power over you except for your willful confirmation to follow me when I invited you ( to disobey Allah SWT) , so blame me not, but blame yourselves, don't come running onto me for help, because I am not coming running onto you for help" Quraan. Satan's party is short-lived, even if takes a lifetime, the result is always a painful stand in front of your maker to answer for your deeds, Satan packages the glitter of this present life as his party, but life on earth with all its attractions is like a short lived mirage in which we feel that we are in control when in essence, we are not, it is mankind's inherent nature to be aggressive when he feels self sufficient, Allah SWT says in the same Surah Younis: " The likeness of the (appeal) of life on earth is like a rainfall we've poured down from the sky, to grow plants on the ground, in order to feed livestock and hence people ( as the food chain), up until ( the intensity of rainfall makes) earth show its treasures and beauties at which point its caretakers firmly come to believe that they are in full control, (suddenly) our decree is passed( for its destruction) thus we turn (mankind's possession and efforts) to pieces as if it has not been there yesterday, thus we clarify for folks who soberly reflect " Next Attractions The first to make it to Paradise The Reception and Gates of Paradise The VIP Guests Description of paradise .....and More 2004 e-Nuri Softwano Series Paradise Is Possible Summer Campaign Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted March 3, 2005 ^^ bro Nur, jazaika allah khyr, thanks for inviting us to this great party,unfortunately i didn't know abt it,but count me in to this invitation, See u at the gates,insha allah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Girl Posted March 3, 2005 Allah Akbar, i guess i came too late! may Allah grant us all in Jannatul Frdawsa! AAmeen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Passion_4_Fashion Posted March 3, 2005 I guess I didn't get there on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHE Posted March 3, 2005 it reads as "run" as in "truth" in somali,on the otherhand it reads as "run" as in "RUNNING"......you are either about to offer something to rejoice or have us run for our dear lives. on a serious note,I find Nur,and others on this forum,sincere and reshreshingly insightful.And, if this invitation is coming from Nur,then I'll commit to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mombasa_QUEEN Posted March 3, 2005 Allah Akbar, i guess i came too late! nur that was a good one it opened my eyes and hopefully these will reach everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhagax-Tuur Posted March 4, 2005 A/calaykum Yaa Nur, I never get tired or lack great expectations from your posts. I knew that your invitation was leading to somewhere wonderful, and I swear I had Jannah and Rahma of Allah in mind whilst you were teasing the curious minds of the Nomads. Bro, you have all the signs of a good Daaci (conveyer of the word of Allah). In fact, you are one @Nomad site. Jizaaka Allah kheyran once more. But hold on, shouldn't the invitation have 'conditions'? Shouldn't there be merits or actions that would qualify one to attend this party, this great party? Nur will definitely enlighten us about these issues, I am sure. He knows what i have in mind, ain't I right, Nur? W/salaam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nur Posted July 6, 2006 Abdillah walaal you write But hold on, shouldn't the invitation have 'conditions'? Shouldn't there be merits or actions that would qualify one to attend this party, this great party? Nur will definitely enlighten us about these issues, I am sure. He knows what i have in mind, ain't I right, Nur? It was reported that a Wahab ibnu Munabih heard that some people claimed that imaan was only a saying, not a deed, he responded by saying that, Laa ilaaha illa Allah is the key to Paradise, but not any key will open gates of Paradise, if one gets the right key with the right combinations ( Asnaan) then, it will open, the combinations are the CONDITIONS : 1. Understanding of iits meaning 2. Solid belief in it ( No Room for doubt) 3. Unconditional accpetance of all requirements it calls for by word of mouth or heart 4. Material fulfillment and physical surrender to its commandments 5. Sincerity, meaning what it says, and saying what it means through actions 6. Love of this word, and all of the principles it stands for 7. Rejection of all principles that contradict with it. Nur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhubad. Posted July 9, 2006 Thanks Nur.............after reading your article I have started listning Muxaadaro About Jannah by Boqol-Soon (Allaha ha u naxariisto), it goes with your article very well. Ilaahay ajar hakaasiiyo brother Nur, Uxibuka filaahi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nur Posted July 9, 2006 Dhubad bro. Axabbaka Allah, alladhee feeh axbabtanii I am glad that the post led you to Sheikh Boqolson's website, let us all pray for the Sheikh and may Allah SWT honor us all to be the company of the Prophets, the pious, the truthful honest ( Siddiqiin) and the martyrs in Allah's cause. Amen. Nur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites