Showing posts with label muslims. Show all posts
Showing posts with label muslims. Show all posts
Monday, 4 January 2016
Monday, 21 December 2015
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Sunday, 29 November 2015
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Saturday, 24 October 2015
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Ashura VII
In The Name of Allah
What is Ashura?
Part VII
➧ The tragedy of Karbala represents a conscious confrontation and a courageous resistance for a sacred cause. The whole nation had failed to stand up to Yazid. They had succumbed to his will, and deviation and regression towards the pre-Islamic ways that were increasing.
➧ Passiveness by Hussein in this situation would have meant the end of Islam, as we know it. Imam Hussein took it upon himself the responsibility of the whole nation. The greatest tragedy was he stood up for the noblest of causes—the defense of Islam, and was killed in such a cruel manner.
➧ It is for this reason that the sacrifice of Hussein is commemorated annually throughout the Muslim world. The tragic event shook the very foundations of the Muslim nation, stirred their consciousness, and became a beacon of light and guidance. The 10th of Muharram, Ashura serves as a reminder of the sacrifice of the family of the Prophet . It also makes Muslims aware of the people, then and now, who tried to destroy Islam and the family of the Prophet and all that they stood for, as well as those who watched, listened, and did nothing.
➧ Passiveness by Hussein in this situation would have meant the end of Islam, as we know it. Imam Hussein took it upon himself the responsibility of the whole nation. The greatest tragedy was he stood up for the noblest of causes—the defense of Islam, and was killed in such a cruel manner.
➧ It is for this reason that the sacrifice of Hussein is commemorated annually throughout the Muslim world. The tragic event shook the very foundations of the Muslim nation, stirred their consciousness, and became a beacon of light and guidance. The 10th of Muharram, Ashura serves as a reminder of the sacrifice of the family of the Prophet . It also makes Muslims aware of the people, then and now, who tried to destroy Islam and the family of the Prophet and all that they stood for, as well as those who watched, listened, and did nothing.
To be continued...
Ashura VI
In The Name of Allah
What is Ashura?
Part VI
➧ I have risen against Yazid as I seek to reform the Ummah (Islamic nation) of my grandfather. I wish to bid the good and forbid the evil.”
➧ Before reaching the city of Kufa, Imam Hussein's small group was intercepted by the large army of Umayyad. The army quickly surrounded and trapped Imam Hussein , his family, and companions in the desert plains called Karbala. Within 10 days, Imam’s camp was subject to hunger, thirst, and brutal killings.
➧ The 10th of Muharram marked the end of the tragedy but the beginning of enlightenment. While praying, Imam Hussein was killed, his body trampled beneath the hoofs of horses and his head cut off, speared, and paraded before his captivated family and a few companions, and through the villages and towns as they were taken to Damascus and his head presented at the feet of Yazid.
➧ Why do Muslims remember Ashura? Imam Hussein sacrificed his life along with 72 believing men, all for the sake of truth over falsehood.
➧ Before reaching the city of Kufa, Imam Hussein's small group was intercepted by the large army of Umayyad. The army quickly surrounded and trapped Imam Hussein , his family, and companions in the desert plains called Karbala. Within 10 days, Imam’s camp was subject to hunger, thirst, and brutal killings.
➧ The 10th of Muharram marked the end of the tragedy but the beginning of enlightenment. While praying, Imam Hussein was killed, his body trampled beneath the hoofs of horses and his head cut off, speared, and paraded before his captivated family and a few companions, and through the villages and towns as they were taken to Damascus and his head presented at the feet of Yazid.
➧ Why do Muslims remember Ashura? Imam Hussein sacrificed his life along with 72 believing men, all for the sake of truth over falsehood.
To be continued...
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Ashura IV
In The Name of Allah
What is Ashura?
Part IV
➧ Mu’awiyah’s family and ancestors were all termed tulaqqa’, and were also known as active opponents to Islam. Mu’awiyah never forgot this stigma, or the hostility his family held towards Islam, thus a feeling of vengeance always existed in his heart.
➧ Upon seizing power, Mu’awiyah took advantage of the rich public treasury, using it personally to buy favors and influence people. He began killing his opponents and critics, and conspired the murder of Imam Hassan.
➧ He also started campaigning to introduce monarchy into the political system of Islam. Mu’awiyah sent his agents to prominent members of the communities to obtain allegiance of loyalty to his son Yazid.
➧ People protested vigorously and Mu’awiyah used his traditional method of coercion—money and the sword. Upon Mu’awiyah’s death, his son Yazid, age of 30, managed to impose himself on the people and became the caliph using all possible means like bribery, pressure, threats, and force.
➧ Upon seizing power, Mu’awiyah took advantage of the rich public treasury, using it personally to buy favors and influence people. He began killing his opponents and critics, and conspired the murder of Imam Hassan.
➧ He also started campaigning to introduce monarchy into the political system of Islam. Mu’awiyah sent his agents to prominent members of the communities to obtain allegiance of loyalty to his son Yazid.
➧ People protested vigorously and Mu’awiyah used his traditional method of coercion—money and the sword. Upon Mu’awiyah’s death, his son Yazid, age of 30, managed to impose himself on the people and became the caliph using all possible means like bribery, pressure, threats, and force.
To be continued....
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Ashura III
In The Name of Allah
What is Ashura?
Part III
➧ Upon the murder of his brother Hassan, Hussein became the leader of the household of the Prophet. Hussein honored the agreement of peace signed by his brother Hassan , in order to safeguard the security of the Muslim nation, which was at stake with the tyrant ruler Mu’awiyah.
➧ Despite the urging of his followers, Hussein did not undertake any activity that threatened the political status quo. Rather he continued with the responsibility of looking after the religious needs of the people and was recognized for his knowledge, piety, and generosity.
➧ A brief history of the enemy. The second caliph appointed Mu’awiyah as the governor of Syria. Mu’awiyah hypocritically became a Muslim only when the Prophet triumphed over Mecca. Those who became Muslim in this manner were called tulaqqa’, a term scornfully used for the disbelievers who became Muslims to save their lives.
➧ Despite the urging of his followers, Hussein did not undertake any activity that threatened the political status quo. Rather he continued with the responsibility of looking after the religious needs of the people and was recognized for his knowledge, piety, and generosity.
➧ A brief history of the enemy. The second caliph appointed Mu’awiyah as the governor of Syria. Mu’awiyah hypocritically became a Muslim only when the Prophet triumphed over Mecca. Those who became Muslim in this manner were called tulaqqa’, a term scornfully used for the disbelievers who became Muslims to save their lives.
To be continued...
Saturday, 17 October 2015
What is Ashura II
In The Name of Allah
What is Ashura ?
Part II
➧ It appeared at that time, like hundreds of similar events, that this battle would be recorded in history and forgotten in time. However, the events that occurred on the 10th of Muharram in Karbala were to become a beacon and an inspiration for future generations, and a reflection of good versus evil.
➧ Who was this small group? The leader of the small band of men who were martyred in Karbala was none other than Hussein , son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatima daughter of the Prophet, and grandson of the Prophet , for whom the Prophet once said, “Hussain is from me and I am from Hussein.
➧ May Allah love whoever loves Hussein.” Accompanying this small group were Hussein's immediate family, relatives, and close companions.
➧ Who was this small group? The leader of the small band of men who were martyred in Karbala was none other than Hussein , son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatima daughter of the Prophet, and grandson of the Prophet , for whom the Prophet once said, “Hussain is from me and I am from Hussein.
➧ May Allah love whoever loves Hussein.” Accompanying this small group were Hussein's immediate family, relatives, and close companions.
to be continued...
What is Ashura I
In The Name of Allah
What Is Ashura ?
Part I
➧ On the 10th day of the month of Muharram 61H (October 11th 680 AD), a tragic event took place in the southern part of Iraq at a place known as Karbala on the bank of the Euphrates river. It seemed in those days insignificant from the historical point of view.
➧ A large army of 30,000 that had been mobilized by the Umayyad regime, besieged Imam Hussein, the grandson of the holy prophet Muhammad, and 71 of his loyal companions and forced them to pay allegiance to the corrupt caliph Yazid and to submit to his authority.
➧ The small group resisted and a severe battle took place in which the Imam and all his companions were killed, and his female family members were taken as war prisoners.
➧ A large army of 30,000 that had been mobilized by the Umayyad regime, besieged Imam Hussein, the grandson of the holy prophet Muhammad, and 71 of his loyal companions and forced them to pay allegiance to the corrupt caliph Yazid and to submit to his authority.
➧ The small group resisted and a severe battle took place in which the Imam and all his companions were killed, and his female family members were taken as war prisoners.
to be continued...
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Minastampede
In The Name of Allah
The recent tragedy, Minastampede should be considered as one of the most horrific massive massacres.
Thousands of Muslims had gathered from all over the world to fulfill their religious duty of pilgrimage. Instead, they fell to their death due to the negligence and lack of proper accommodation by their host, the Saudi government.
Although there is no consolation for the mourning families, the least the Saudi government can do is to formally apologize, take responsibility, and respectfully send the bodies to their homelands for a proper burial.
May they all rest in peace.Amen
Thousands of Muslims had gathered from all over the world to fulfill their religious duty of pilgrimage. Instead, they fell to their death due to the negligence and lack of proper accommodation by their host, the Saudi government.
Although there is no consolation for the mourning families, the least the Saudi government can do is to formally apologize, take responsibility, and respectfully send the bodies to their homelands for a proper burial.
May they all rest in peace.Amen
Iran
In The Name of Allah
Iran doesn't have, has never had and is not going to have Nuclear Weapon!
It's HARAM -forbidden- according to our leader, Imam Khamenei, to have one.
Iranians are peaceful and honest people.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)