Du’as for Palestine and other Muslim Nations in Distress
Here are a few du’a supplications for your fellow Muslims all around the world who are under occupational distress. your Du’a will go a long way.
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Just some of the Muslim countries who are under tremendous sufferings
courtesy of: http://muslimology.wordpress.com/
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اللَّھُمَّ اِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِھِمْ وَ نَعُوذُبِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِھِمْ
Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhuurihim wa na’udhubika min shuruurihim
O Allah! We ask You to restrain them by their necks and we seek refuge in You from their evil
[abu Dawud; 2:89, al-Hakim]
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رَبِّ انصُرْنِي عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْمُفْسِدِینَ
Rabbi annsurni alal qawmil mufsideen
My Lord! Help me against people who practise corruption and spread disorder.
[surah al-Ankabut; 29: 30]
رَبَّنَا لاَ تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِلْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِینَ
Rabbana la tajal-na fitnatan-lil qawmi-dhalimeen
Our Lord! make us not a trial for those who practise oppression
[surah Yunus; 10: 85]
اللَّھُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الْكِتَابِ، سَرِیعَ الْحِسَابِ، اھْزِمِ الاَحْزَابَ، اللَّھُمَّ مْھُمْ وَ زَلْزِلْھُمْ
Allahumma munzilal kitabi, warii’al-hisaabi, ihzimil-ahzaaba. Allahumma ihzimhum wa zalzilhum
O Allah! Revealer of the book, Swift to account, defeat the groups (of those who reject faith). O
Allah! defeat them and shake them
[Muslim; 3:1362]
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اللَّھُمَّ اِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِھِمْ وَ نَعُوذُبِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِھِمْ
Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhuurihim wa na’udhubika min shuruurihim
O Allah! We ask You to restrain them by their necks and we seek refuge in You from their evil
[abu Dawud; 2:89, al-Hakim]
Palestine’s Guernica and the Myths of Israeli Victimhood
Demonstrators hold signs outside the vacation home of President-elect Barack Obama in Kailua, Hawaii, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)
I found an interesting piece written by Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi for online news site, Huffington Post. I couldn’t agree more with what he had conveyed about the current invasion into Gaza and the constant Israeli aggression towards the Palestinians. It is worth the read.
A brief history on Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi (Mustafa Kamil Mustafa Barghuthi), he’s a physician and political activist; advocate for the development of Palestinian civil society and grassroots democracy; international spokesman for the Palestinian NGO sector, and organizer of international solidarity presence in the OPT. In 1979, Barghouti founded the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees, a non-governmental organization which provides health care and related services in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Dr. Barghouthi also holds the position of Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative. He writes extensively for a local and international audience on civil society, democracy issues and the political situation in Palestine, and on health development policy for Palestinians living under occupation.
Barghouti is a former secular candidate for President of Palestine and has been a strong advocate of non-violent responses to Israeli occupation. Barghouti is thought by many to be a leading contender in the next Palestinian presidential election. Perspectives have also been solicited from various national leaders and incumbent Knesset leaders in Israel.
Palestine’s Guernica and the Myths of Israeli Victimhood
Palestine’s Guernica and the Myths of Israeli Victimhood
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi
The bloodiest single day in Palestine since the War of 1967 is far from over following on Israel’s promised that this is ‘only the beginning’ of their campaign of state terror. At least 290 people have been murdered thus far, but the body count continues to rise at a dramatic pace as more mutilated bodies are pulled from the rubble, previous victims succumb to their wounds and new casualties are created by the minute.
What has and is occurring is nothing short of a war crime, yet the Israeli public relations machine is in full-swing, churning out lies by the minute.
Once and for all it is time to expose the myths that they have created.
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1. Israelis have claimed to have ended the occupation of the Gaza Strip in 2005.
While Israel has indeed removed the settlements from the tiny coastal Strip, they have in no way ended the occupation. They remained in control of the borders, the airspace and the waterways of Gaza, and have carried out frequent raids and targeted assassinations since the disengagement.
Furthermore, since 2006 Israel has imposed a comprehensive siege on the Strip. For over two years, Gazans have lived on the edge of starvation and without the most basic necessities of human life, such as cooking or heating oil and basic medications. This siege has already caused a humanitarian catastrophe which has only been exacerbated by the dramatic increase in Israeli military aggression.
Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land
Assalamu’Alaykum,
I have posted this awhile back but in light of what is going on in the Middle East from the last couple of days, I decided that it would be appropriate for me to post it back on top of the page.
It hurts to see our Muslim brethren suffering under such atrocities. It’s a never-ending pain. I ask that you all make du’as for our Palestinian people. They have suffered so much and the conditions they live under is unfathomable. Always be grateful for what you have and think of those who would give anything to be in the comfortableness that you’re in.
As we approach a new year in the Islamic calendar tomorrow as well as a brand new 2009, reflect on life, make a change and do something worthy. Donate what you can and make a difference in someone’s life. Life indeed is too short to contemplate so make a positive change in anyway you can. Whether it’d be improving in your deen and sunnahs, giving more, volunteering, or just by any means of upgrading your life in the best possible way.
There are several Palestinian Organizations that work tirelessly in providing the basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothings, education and any form of economic living for those living under such hardship conditions. I’ll list them all and please visit their sites and do whatever you can to help. A single dollar goes a long way. So please help your Muslim brothers and sisters in pain out.
Also check out the video below and learn of the truth!
May Allah continue to forgive and guide our ummah. May He provide sustenance, provision and a place in Jannah for the sufferers, Ameen!
JazakAllahu Khayran.
Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees
Palestine Human Rights Campaign (Glasgow)
Palestine Human Rights Campaign (New Zealand)
Hope and Optimism for Palestinians In the Next Generation (HOPING)
Palestine Human Rights Campaign
Palestinian Red Crescent Society
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This pivotal documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites–oil, and a need to have a secure military base in the region, among others–work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. Through the voices of scholars, media critics, peace activists, religious figures, and Middle East experts, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land carefully analyzes and explains how–through the use of language, framing and context–the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza remains hidden in the news media, and Israeli colonization of the occupied terrorities appears to be a defensive move rather than an offensive one. The documentary also explores the ways that U.S. journalists, for reasons ranging from intimidation to a lack of thorough investigation, have become complicit in carrying out Israel’s PR campaign. At its core, the documentary raises questions about the ethics and role of journalism, and the relationship between media and politics.
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Hijrah Calendar for the Month of Muharram
Below is the Hijrah calendar for the month of Muharram. The Islamic New Year begins on Monday, December 29 2008, insha’Allah. The 9th and 10th day of Muharram will insha’Allah on Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7th. It is important that you fast on those days.
I hope you make the most of this month, insha’Allah and may all your du’as come true, ameen.
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Virtues of the Month of Muharram
Courtesy of: Islam Online
Question: What Are the Virtues of the Month of Muharram? Could you also furnish me with some details concerning the virtues of observing voluntary fasting during Muharram?
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear questioner, thanks for your interesting question, and we earnestly implore Allah to guide us to the best way through which we can please Him.
A Muslim is to be keen to get closer to Allah and draw nearer to Him all the time. Such keenness gains more weight and significance during blessed occasions and times. One of these occasions in which a Muslim should exert more effort and show more keenness is the month of Muharram.
Misconceptions and the Significance of Fasting on the Day of ‘Ashura
Courtesy of: Islam Online
Question: Dear sheikh, as-salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. What is the significance of fasting on the Day of `Ashura’, i.e., the 10th day of Muharram? Is it to remember the martyrdom of Imam Husain, may Allah be pleased with him?
Wa`alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear sister, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake. May Allah reward you abundantly for your interest in knowing the teachings of your religion, Islam!
Islamic Financing: Collateral Security, Etc
Collateral Security, Etc
If we were to embark on an undertaking involving the lending of money to those who need it within Islamic guidelines, would it be acceptable to give loans to Muslims on easier terms than those given to non-Muslims? Is it acceptable to ask for securities only in articles, which appreciate in value? In the event of default, the security is auctioned or sold. Suppose that it fetches more than the original sum of the loan, how do we treat the balance? Is it acceptable to add it to the capital to allow more money to be lent? Or can it be taken as profit?
As the lender, you may make your own conditions for lending any amount of money to any person. You may if you so wish give some of your borrower easier terms. There is no obligation on you to lend your money except on terms that are acceptable to you. The distinction between borrowers may be made on the basis of treating each case on its merits. If you feel that the borrower will settle the debt without difficulty, you may extend easy terms, while if you think that the case is not particularly promising, you may ask for adequate security.
Islamic Financing: Borrowing Money on Interest
Borrowing Money on Interest
A person who was in great need to sort out some unexpected problems borrowed money on interest from a non-Muslim colleague. He was unable to arrange an interest-free loan. Is his action permissible?
The rule, which applies to loans, in general is that “any loan which makes a gain for the lender is usurious.” The lender should provide the loan free of charge, with the intention of helping someone else through a difficulty. The reward he gets is that granted by God, who definitely gives a rich reward for such a kind action. Islam strongly prohibits usurious loans, making it clear that both lender and borrower are disobedient to God. Indeed, the prohibition of usury is one of the strictest in Islamic law. The Prophet, peace be upon him, says: “God curses the person who devours usury, the one who pays it, the one who writes the contract between lender and borrower, and the two witnesses to the contract.”
The Breakdown of Ayat-ul-Kursi
A Verse With Attributes Of Allah & Principles Of Islam
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficent.
“Allah: there is no deity save Him, the Ever-Living, the Eternal Master of all: Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who is there that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows all that lies open before men and all that is hidden from them, whereas they cannot attain to anything of His knowledge save such as He wills. His throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not weary Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.”
[the Cow, "Al-Baqarah" 2:256] Commentary by Sayyid Qutb — Translated & Edited by Adil Salahi
Every attribute of Allah contained in this verse outlines a basic principle of the clear Islamic concept of Allah and represents a cornerstone of the clear Islamic constitution.
Lessons in Conflict
Al Jazeera English & Al Jazeera English – Youtube (Subscribe to it)
(December 07 2008) – On the 60th anniversary of the UN universal declaration of human rights Al Jazeera visits Gaza, Iraq and Afghanistan to find out how conflict hinders the education each country’s future generations.
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