The middle course
Thus we have made you [true believers], a just [and the best] nation. (Qur’an 2: 143) Read more ›
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Do not melt into someone else’s personality
Man passes through three stages:
1) Imitation,
2) Selection and choice,
3) Invention and creativeness.
Imitation, the act of copying someone else’s personality and mannerisms, is either resorted to because of a strong liking for, or an extreme attachment to, the person being copied. When practiced in extremes, when an imitator copies someone else even in his tone of voice or bodily gestures, what he is really doing is burying his own personality. Though this might seem absurd to some, one need only look at the younger generation of today: you will find some teens imitating famous people in their walk, talk, and movements. All of their idiosyncrasies are abandoned for the sake of copying their idols. Had they been imitating noble traits and noble personalities, I would commend them, since imitating someone in seeking knowledge, in being generous, or in having good manners, is a truly noble action.
I feel compelled here to reiterate what I have said before: you are a unique entity, and since Allah created Adam (may peace be upon him), no two people are exactly alike in appearance.
…and the difference qt. your languages and colors. (Qur’an 30: 22)
Why then, do we wish to be exactly alike in other matters, such as characteristics and talents?
The beauty of your voice is in its uniqueness and the beauty of your appearance is in its being specific to you.
…and among the mountains are streaks white and red, of varying colors and [others] very black. (Qur ‘an 35: 27)
Jummah Prayer Times
First Jummah 12.15pm – 12.45pm
Second Jummah 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Jammat Prayer Times May 2014
Fajr 4.00.am
Dhur 1.30pm
Asr 6:00pm
Maghrib 5 Mins after adhaan
Isha Combined with Maghrib
Sahih Bukhari Volume 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 006
Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, “Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah’s cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba.”
Ramadan Project One
PROJECT ONE: Daily Iftaar during the blessed month of Ramadan to feed between 100 – 200 brothers & sisters.
It’s very important that we prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. Help support our noble projects and please donate for the sake of Allah!
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Every Muslim has to give in charity.” The people then asked: “(But what) if someone has nothing to give, what should he do?” The Prophet replied: “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked: “If he cannot find even that?” He replied: “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked: “If he cannot do (even) that?” The Prophet said finally: “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds, and that will be regarded as charitable deeds.” – Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 524
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MYF Ramadan Project 2014 Fund Raising Has Now Begun…
Asalamu’ Alaikum Brothers & Sisters,
With less than 10 weeks before the blessed month of Ramadan, the MYF has begun its fund raising to ensure our Ramadan Projects are successful & we can cope with the number of people who will in shaa Allah attend the MYF for Iftaar, Suhoor, Taraweeh & Itikaaf etc.
Please donate generously, contact the office to make your donation or donate directly from our website on-line.
“The shade of the believer on the Day of Judgemet will be his charity”
Everything in the universe glorifies Allah
One famous hoopoe (Hudhud), from the world of birds, knew its Lord. Allah says of Sulayman (May peace is upon him):
He inspected the birds, and said: `What is the matter that I see not the hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?’ ‘I will surely punish him with a severe torment, or slaughter him, unless he brings me a clear reason. ‘But the hoopoe stayed not long, he [came up and] said: `I have grasped [the knowledge of a thing] which you have not grasped and I have come to you f from Saba ‘ [Sheba] with true news. I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given all things that could be possessed by any ruler of the earth, and she has a great throne. 1 found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allah, and Satan has made their deeds ,fair-seeming to them, and has barred them from [Allah s] Way, so they have no guidance. ‘Al-La [this word has two interpretations] (a) [Satan has barred them from Allah’s Way] so that they do not worship [prostrate before] Allah, or (b) So that they may worship [prostrate before] Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal. Allah, none has the right to be worshipped but Him, the Lord of the Supreme Throne! Sulayman said: we shall see whether you speak the truth or you are [one] of the liars. Go you with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them, then draw hack from them, and see what [answer] they return. (Qur’an 27. 20-28) Read more ›
The inborn disposition upon which we were created
When the wind blows violently and the thunder roars and darkness permeates the sky, man’s inherent need to turn to Allah for help awakes from its slumber.
Then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and they think that they are encircled therein, they invoke Allah, making their Faith pure for Him Alone… (Qur’an 10: 22) Read more ›
If you really cannot do something, leave it
I used to give the Friday sermon in the city of Abha. Most of my sermons dealt with different aspects of the Prophet’s life, and this became something of a specialty with me and was something with which I felt comfortable. Somebody had asked me to give a sermon about the increasing tendency of extravagant dowries. I was loath to comply with this request because I felt more comfortable in speaking about the biography of the Prophet (bpuh). Nevertheless, I gave an impromptu sermon on the requested topic. I quoted verses from the Qur’an and sayings of the Messenger of Allah (bpuh). I was covering the topic in a desultory manner, and as I was speaking, I felt the sweat trickle down my forehead. After my sermon was over, I felt that I had done a very poor job in speaking about the subject, and so I resolved to stick to what I excelled at. Read more ›
Unexpected relief
I recently read of a story of a man who was paralyzed. He remained bed-ridden in his home for years, and eventually, boredom and a sense of failure overcame him. Doctors were unable to do anything for him. One day, while alone in the house, a scorpion descended from the ceiling of his room, and even though he saw it coming, he was unable to move. After landing on his head, the scorpion repeatedly stung him. His whole body, from his feet to his head, broke out into convulsions. Slowly, and to his astonishment, sensation returned to his limbs, and after a short period of time, he found himself to be walking about in the room. He then opened the door and went to his wife and children. They could not believe their eyes when they saw him standing before them. Only when they finally calmed down was he able to inform them of what had taken place. Read more ›
Precious moments
At-Tanookhi gave the account of a governor in Baghdad who usurped the wealth of an old lady in his province. He took away all of her rights and confiscated her property. She went to him, wept before him, and complained of his oppression and wrongdoing. He was neither regretful nor ashamed of what he had done. In a fit of anger, she said, “I will pray against you.” He laughed at her in mockery and said, “Then you should pray in the last third of the night.” His arrogance had made him say this to her. She went away, and in accordance with the governor’s mock-advice she was steadfast in praying during the last third of the night. It was only a matter of days before he was violently removed from office. As a reward for his tyranny, his properties were seized, and he was publicly whipped. After the whipping, the old lady passed by him and said, “You did well! You advised me to pray in the last third of the night and I found the results to be most favorable.” Read more ›