Allah hath promised the Hypocrites men and women, and the rejecters, of Faith, the fire of Hell: Therein shall they dwell: Sufficient is it for them: for them is the curse of Allah, and an enduring punishment,- 009.068
Hey Selam! You remember that post about the Day of ‘Arafah? Well Ive got good news for you folks…theres another day of a great day to fast coming up! The day of Ashura is a day or 3 (9,10 and 11 Muharram) in which is optional but if we do then our sins are forgiven from all of last year! So dont miss out on t onhis occasion which according to Christians comes the day after Christmas (26,27 and 28)! So why miss out on this day especially if you live in the US and are in winter vacation as Magrib is at only around 4:30! And thats not all…! Allah (SWT) comes down every night for the last third of the night and all way to the 7th heaven! Now if you make a wish then it there should be a 100% of it coming true! So be sure to try inshAllah!
A satellite view of Sinai and the Red Sea. Ashura commemorates the day that Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh.
Fasting on Muharram 10, known as the Day of Ashura expiates for the sins of the past year.
When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) arrived in Madinah in 622 CE, he found that the Jews there fasted on Muharram 10 and asked them the reason for their fasting on this day. They said, “This is a blessed day.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “We are closer to Musa than you are.” He fasted on that day and commanded Muslims to fast on this day. (Al-Bukhari)
The following year, Allah commanded the Muslims to fast the month of Ramadan, and the fasting of Ashura became optional.
It is also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) intended to fast on the ninth and tenth. Ibn `Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah fasted on the day of Ashura and ordered the people to fast on it.
The people said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is a day that the Jews and Christians honor.” The Prophet said, “When the following year comes, Allah willing, we shall fast on the ninth.” The death of the Prophet came before the following year. (Muslim and Abu Dawud)
Thus, according to scholars, you may choose to fast Ashura on three days (ninth, tenth, and eleventh); two days (ninth and tenth); or one day only (the tenth).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Fasting the day of Ashura (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year.” (Muslim)
But this expiation of minor sins comes only if you avoid major sins. It is a big mistake to rely on fasting a single day to “wipe your slate clean.” If you neglect your daily Prayers or the fast of Ramadan, or if you backbite, lie, commit adultery or other major sins, fasting on Ashura alone will not atone for your sins. The great scholar Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (b. 691 AH/1292 CE) wrote:
This misguided person does not know that fasting in Ramadan and praying five times a day are much more important than fasting on the Day of Arafah and the Day of Ashura, and that they expiate for the sins between one Ramadan and the next, or between one Friday and the next, so long as one avoids major sins. But they cannot expiate for minor sins unless one also avoids major sins; when the two things are put together, they have the strength to expiate for minor sins.
Among those deceived people may be one who thinks that his good deeds are more than his sins, because he does not pay attention to his bad deeds or check on his sins, but if he does a good deed he remembers it and relies on it.
This is like the one who seeks Allah’s forgiveness with his tongue (that is, by words only), and glorifies Allah by saying “subhan Allah” one hundred times a day, then he backbites about the Muslims and slanders their honor, and speaks all day long about things that are not pleasing to Allah. This person is always thinking about the virtues of his saying “subhan Allah” and saying “la ilaha illa Allah” but he pays no attention to what has been reported concerning those who backbite, tell lies, and slander others, or commit other sins of the tongue. They are completely deceived.
(Al-Mawsu`ah Al-Fiqhiyyah, part 31, Ghuroor)
You may hear of some customs associated with `Ashura’ such as cooking and eating certain foods on that day, wearing kohl or henna, or even merrymaking. Others consider this a day of mourning and wailing in honor of the Prophet’s grandson Al-Husayn, who was killed in battle on that day. The scholar Ibn Taymiyah (b. 661 AH/1263 CE) stated that all of these are bid`ahs (reprehensible innovations) that should be avoided.
Take advantage of this opportunity to bring yourself closer to Allah on Ashura by fasting and praying for forgiveness.
MV: This is great! Modest barbie dolls…lets see them sing, Im a barbie doll now! But Fox News in the other hand have a little misunderstanding…
Britain’s biggest Barbie fan Angela Ellis said of the show: “Bring it on Burka Barbie, I think this is a great idea.”
The 35 year old from Cheshire who has a collection of more than 250 dolls — added: “I think this is really important for girls, wherever they are from they should have the opportunity to play with a Barbie that they feel represents them.”
MV: The Muslim Voice wishes all of you Muslims a happy Eid-Al-Adha Mubarrak!! InshAllah this Eid will be your best!! But be sure not to eat to much meat, only eat to make your stomach full 1/3 and make sure you dont skip eid namaaz for black friday!!! Ustakfurullah!!
MV: Eid Mubaraak Khair! As eid to confirmed to begin Tomorrow for the US, I have added a post to represent eid for tomorrow InshAllah.
Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Holy Festival Eid al-Adha World | November 26, 2009, Thursday Bulgaria: Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Holy Festival Eid al-Adha The Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is considered to be the Fifth Pillar of Islam. Muslims believe that to undertake the Hajj is a moral obligation, and every able-bodied believer is required to attend the pilgrimage at least one in their lifetime. The Hajj is fixed in time to the Islamic lunar calendar, occurring from the 7th to the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month. Ihram is the name given to the special state in which Muslims live whilst on the pilgrimage. This involves observing cleansing rituals to enable one to enter a sacred state of mind and body. The Hajj is deeply associated with the life of the 7th century Islamic prophet Muhammad, but the ritual of pilgrimage to Mecca is considered by Muslims to stretch back thousands of years to the time of Ibrahim (Abraham). The four days of pilgrimage are devoted to prescribed rituals that all adherents should observe. On the first day, They begin with Tawaf, walking seven times round the Kaaba (Ka’bah) – the cube-like Black Stone in the centre of the Great Mosque, Islam’s holiest shrine – in an anti-clockwise direction. They also run seven times along a passageway in the Great Mosque, commemorating the search for water by Hajar, wife of the Prophet Abraham. On the second day, pilgrims visit the sacred Mount Arafat, to pray and meditate, and to collect stones in preparation for the stoning ceremony at the three walls called Jumarat in the nearby city of Mina. Finally, they shave their heads, perform a ritual animal sacrifice, and celebrate the global festival of Eid al-Adha. The Hajj is the largest annual pilgrim gathering in the world. In 2009, it is estimated that about two million pilgrims have made the journey to Mecca. This is despite the fear of the spread of swine flu, which has led the Saudi authorities to put in place additional precautionary measures. The pressing numbers of the faithful have caused problems in the past. In 2006, the simple dropping of a personal bag led to the deaths of 364 people in the resulting crush. Structural alterations to the holy sites have led to a greater measure of safety for the participating faithful. The Editorial Team of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) would like to wish all Muslims, both in Bulgaria and around the world, a joyous and holy celebration of Eid al-Adha, or Kurban Bairam, as it is known in Bulgaria, which begins on Friday.
MV: On top of that, President Obama wishes an Eid Mubarrak to everyone once again.
Washington DC: November 26, 2009. (PCP) Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to all those performing Hajj this year, and to Muslims in America and around the world who are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha. The rituals of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha both serve as reminders of the shared Abrahamic roots of three of the world’s major religions.
During Hajj, the world’s largest and most diverse gathering, three million Muslims from all walks of life – including thousands of American Muslims – will stand in prayer on Mount Arafat. The following day, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha and distribute food to the less fortunate to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son out of obedience to God.
This year, I am pleased that the Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with the Saudi Health Ministry to prevent and limit the spread of H1N1 during Hajj. Cooperating on combating H1N1 is one of the ways we are implementing my administration’s commitment to partnership in areas of mutual interest.
On behalf of the American people, we would like to extend our greetings during this Hajj season – Eid Mubarak.
MV: Uhffff…yes! School is over….for 4 days atleast, thank Allah! But seriously what do we Muslims have to look forward for the following days? Well…Tomorrow is a special day for both Americans and Muslims. For Americans there’s Thanksgiving which is a day Americans celebrate to be thankful, so Alhumdoillah this is a nice day for Muslims as well, as we can be thankful to Allah (STW)…but on top of that, that same day us Muslims fast on (optional but helpful) as its the 10th day of Zil-Hajj and fasting that day gets the same reward as fasting for 2 years…!! So whos having turkey for Iftari?
This Thanksgiving holiday coincides this year with part of the annual Hajj (Pilgrimage) that Muslims participate in.
The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage that all Muslims are required to perform once in their lifetime, if able. The Hajj is a journey that takes place in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims performing Hajj go to the city of Mecca and sometimes travel through Medina or Jeddah. The Hajj is performed from the 7th to the 13th days of the month Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic Calendar year. This is the 12th month of this lunar calendar. A series of rituals are performed during the Hajj.
Interestingly this year 2009, one of those rituals, the Day of ‘Arafah, seems to be coinciding with Thanksgiving Day. On the Day of ‘Arafah, the 9th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah, Muslims who are on Hajj spend the day praying on the plain of ‘Arafah. Those who are not able to make the Hajj traditionally spend their day of ‘Arafah fasting. This is not an obligatory fast. The fast for Muslims lasts from the first obligatory prayer of the day (Fajr) to the evening prayer (Mahgrib). This is about an hour and a half before the sunrises to sunset. This fast is done in preparation for the three festive days that follow the Hajj. These days are called ‘Eid al-Adha. These days are most celebratory for the Muslim, like Christmas and Easter would be for the Christian or Yom Kippur for the Jew.
There are many benefits to the Muslim fast on the day of ‘Arafah. ”Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on ‘ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years.” [ Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî] A prayer traditionally offered on this day is :”‘None has the right to be worshipped except God, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all praise and sovereignty and He is over all things omnipotent.’
While others are spending their day eating and filling their stomachs, many Muslims will be fasting and seeking to purify themselves. So, when you see Muslims fasting on Thanksgiving this year, do not be alarmed, you know why.
MV: Amazing…just like the title says…just take a few mins out of your time and watch this and it will seriously change your heart, like it did for me; And make sure you watch the video!
MV: Its almost the time of year…Eid ul Adha! This year its close to Thanksgiving (American holiday) and for those in America, this is really cool! Thanks for chill yo islam for this article and news!
Best Buy became the first retailer to nationally invite consumers to celebrate Thanksgiving and Eid Al Adha (it was seen on Techcrunch first, thanks Techcrunch)
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This is big news for the American Muslim market in particular and for some extreme Christians that are hating.I don’t see why? I mean all these years retailers have recognized other religious holidays for sales and now it’s our time and all of a sudden it’s a big deal.Muslims have never shown hate for other religious consumer groups and brands/stores recognizing them, people need to really fall back and take it easy.Everyone has a right to be market to.American Muslims have significant purchasing power and it’s in the best interest of businesses to take advantage of this opportunity, so leave it peoples.Thank you Best Buy! Don’t worry your going to be getting that Eiddy…hehe.”
MV: One of the only big missing posts that are not in my site is about Parents in Islam. After Allah (STW) and the Prophet (PBUH) our parents are the ones to be treated as for respect. We should always try to listen to our parents and give them help, as this nice article says.
Duty of children towards parents clearly defined
by – Riaz A. Siddiqui
ALL religions of the world have laid great emphasis on the rights of parents and the duties of children towards them. According to Islamic teachings, to be obedient and to show kindness to parents has been enjoined in the Holy Quran in such a manner as to say that among the noble deeds, to obey parents, treat them respectfully and to show kindness to them is next to worshipping Almighty Allah. The Holy Quran says, “Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor.” – Surah Al Isra (17:23).
According to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the parents of a certain person arehis Heaven or Hell. What this means is that if a person obeys his parents, attends to their needs and keeps them happy and comfortable, he will attain Paradise. On the other hand, if he is disrespectful and rude to them, offends them by ignoring their needs and feelings or causes them grief in any manner, his place shall be in Hell. In modern times, a trend has arisen whereby when parents come to be seen as a liability because of old age and physical weakness. They are then sent to ‘old people’s homes’.
But the stricture ordained by Islam makes it clear that shrugging off the responsibility of old parents serves as an invitation to Hell. Both the father and mother are equal when it comes to caring for them and providing them all possible physical comforts and mental peace. The time that the parents need to be looked after most, is in their old age. To serve them devotedly at that stage of their lives is the best way of pleasing Almighty Allah. It is also one of the easiest ways of attaining Paradise. Abu Hurairah, a companion of the holy Prophet, has said that “a person is indeed disgraced, who does not earn Paradise by caring for his parents during the life time and old age of his/her parents”.
A person once asked the holy Prophet, “Who has the greatest claim on me with regard to service and kind treatment?” The Holy Prophet replied, “Your mother and again your mother and once again your mother. After her is the claim of your father, then that of your near relatives, and then of the relations next to them”. This shows that the claim of a mother is greater than a father over the care that you endow upon them in their old age. Serving and obeying parents is a matter of give and take. Those who treat and obey their parents can rest assured that their children will also show kindness and compassion to them. Respecting and caring the parents is a virtue of the highest order that continues to transcend generation after generation.
Asma bint Abu Bakr relates that her mother had come from Makkah to Madinah to meet her. Her mother was not a Muslim and followed pagan tribal customs and beliefs. Asma enquired from the holy Prophet how she was supposed to treat her. The holy Prophet told her to be kind and considerate and to behave towards her as was a mother’s due from a daughter. Obeying one’s parents and treating them with respect and affection is a great virtue and it serves as repentence for a person’s sins. Similarly, to ask Almighty Allah to have mercy on them after death is an act that brings them comfort in their graves. It is the duty of sons and daughters to pray for the forgiveness of their parents after their death and treat their relatives and friends with due respect. In the Holy Quran, Muslims have been urged to pray for the salvation of their parents as shown in the following verse: “And say, My Lord, Have mercy on both of them as they cared for me when I was little”.
The holy Prophet has said that to abuse one’s parents is a major sin. So much so that if a person abuses someone else’s parents and that person, in retaliation, abuses his parents, then it is as though he himself has abused his parents. On another occasion, when asked about the major sins, the holy Prophet replied, “To associate someone with Almighty God, to disobey parents, to kill unlawfully, and to give false evidence”.
In the light of the Holy Quran and holy Prophet’s sayings, one can understand that the respect for parents occupies a special place in the moral and social teachings of Islam. –
MV: I loved the Lord of the rings movie and now it looks like my favorite movie’s producer is going to make a movie about my favorite Prophet…MashAllah and cool!
A film about the Prophet Mohammad backed by the producer of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Matrix” is under discussion, a Qatar media firm said on Sunday, aiming to create an English-language blockbuster for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims.
Filming of the $150 million movie is set to start in 2011, with Barrie Osborne as its producer, Alnoor Holdings said.
Alnoor said the film – in which the Prophet would not be depicted, in accordance with Islamic strictures – was in development and talks were being held with studios, talent agencies and distributors in the United States and Britain.
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The company launched a $200-million international film fund on Oct. 31 to invest in film projects amid tight financing in the wake of the financial crisis and plans to focus on Hollywood.
Alnoor said it aimed to attract the “best international talent” to star in the motion picture.
The company was set up this year to take advantage of economic opportunities in the entertainment industry, focusing on international film production, Arabic production and animation.
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