Posted on May 28th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects
1. Know that if you do not live within the scope of today, your thoughts will be scattered, your affairs will become confused, and your worrying will increase these realities explain the hadith:
“When you are in the morning, do not expect to see the evening, and when you are in the evening, do not expect to see the morning.”
2. Forget the past and all that it contained. Being absorbed in things that are gone is sheer lunacy.
3. Do not be preoccupied with the future. Because the future is in the world of the unseen, do not let it bother you until it comes.
4. Do not be shaken by criticism; instead, be firm. And know that, in proportion to your worth, the level of people’s criticism rises.
5. Faith in Allah and good deeds: these are the ingredients that make up a good and happy life.
6. Whoever desires peace, tranquility, and comfort can find it all in the remembrance of Allah.
7. You should know with certainty that everything that happens, occurs in accordance with a divine decree.
8. Do not expect gratitude from anyone.
9. Train yourself to be ready and prepared for the worst eventuality.
10. Perhaps what has happened is in your best interest (though you may not comprehend how that is so).
11. Everything that is decreed for the Muslim is best for him.
12. Enumerate the blessings of Allah and be thankful for them.
13. You are better off than many others.
14. Relief comes from one hour to the next.
15. In both times of hardship and ease, one should turn to supplication and prayer.
16. Calamities should strengthen your heart and reshape your outlook in a positive sense.
17. Indeed, with each difficulty there is relief.
18. Do not let trifles be the cause of your destruction.
19. Indeed, your Lord is Of-Forgiving.
20. Do not be angry… Do not be angry… Do not be angry.
21. Life is bread, water, and shade; so do not be perturbed by a lack of any other material thing.
And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised. (Qur’an 51: 22)
22. Most evil that is supposed to happen never occurs.
23. Look at those who are afflicted and be thankful.
24. When Allah loves a people, He makes them endure trials.
25. You should constantly repeat those supplications that the Prophet (bpuh) taught us to say during times of hardship.
26. Work hard at something that is productive, and cast off idleness.
27. Don’t spread rumors and don’t listen to them. If you hear a rumor inadvertently, then don’t believe it.
28. Your malice and your striving to seek revenge are much more harmful to your health than they are to your antagonist.
29. The hardships that befall you atone for your sins.
Posted on May 28th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Projects
Verily, the One Who provides sustenance is Allah. He has made it binding upon Himself that whatever provision He has written for His slaves will reach them.
And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised. (Qur’an 51: 22)
If Allah is the One Who provides for the creation, why curry favor with people? And why should one degrade himself in front of another person in the hope of procuring from him his sustenance? Allah said:
And no [moving] living creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allah. (Qur ‘an 11: 6)
Whatever of mercy i.e. e. of good], Allah may grant to mankind, none can withhold it, and whatever He may withhold, none can grant it thereafter: (Qur’an 35: 2)
Do not be sad, for there are means of making it easier to bear calamity. Among them are the following:
1. Expecting reward and recompense from Allah, the Exalted: only those who are patient shall receive their rewards in full, without reckoning.? (Qur’an 39: 1O)
2. Visiting those who are afflicted and seeking comfort in that you are better off than many others.
A poet said:
“If not for the many mourners around me,
Who weep for their brothers, I would have taken my own life.”
So look at those who surround you. There will not be one, except that hardship or affliction has touched him.
Posted on May 26th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF Projects
10 day MYF trip to Bosnia
Brother Abu Sundus will be supervising a 10 day trip to Bosnia commencing on Monday the 16th of June 2014 & returning on Thursday the 26th of June 2014 inshAllah.
1. The trip is a 10 day trip to Bosnia, commencing on Monday the 16th of June 2014 & returning on Thursday the 26th of June 2014 inshAllah.
2. Brother Abu Sundus will be supervising the trip inshAllah.
3. The cost of the trip is £650 per person (including flights, travel in Bosnia & accommodation but does not include food, drinks, entrance fee to events, exhibitions etc).
4. The outward leg of the trip will be from Manchester (most likely airport) to Zadar in Croatia. Similarly the return leg (from Zadar in Croatia to Manchester inshAllah). The out going airport from the UK has not yet been finalized.
5. The trip will cover the following areas inshAllah:
– arrival in Zadar, Croatia.
– visit to Mostar in Bosnia.
Bosnia Tourism link
– visit to Mostar – visit to City & the famous Mostar Bridge
– visit the Capital of Bosnia – Sarajevo – Sight seeing of City, Sleep in Sarajevo.
– visit Travnik – Sight seeing of Travnik
– visit Tuzla – visit to “Missing Persons Centre” which identifies persons missing from the Bosnian War.
– visit to Srebrenica & the Memorial Centre (in memory of the Srebrenica massacre)
Posted on May 23rd, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF Projects
First Jummah 12.15pm – 12.45pm
Second Jummah 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Jammat Times for May 2014
Fajr 4.00.am
Dhur 1.30pm
Asr 6:00pm
Maghrib 5 Mins after adhaan
Isha Combined with Maghrib
Posted on May 22nd, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News
The Event [the Hour or the punishment of disbelievers and polytheists or the Islamic laws or commandments], ordained by Allah will come to pass, so seek not to hasten it. (Qur’an 16: 1)
Be not hasty and rushed for things that have yet to come to pass. Do you think it is wise to pick fruits before they become ripe? Tomorrow is non-existent, having no reality today, so why should you busy yourself with it? Why should you have apprehensions about future disasters? Why should you be engrossed by their thoughts, especially since you do not know whether you will even see tomorrow?
The important thing to know is that tomorrow is from the world of the unseen, a bridge that we do not cross until it comes. Who knows, perhaps we might never reach the bridge, or the bridge might collapse before we reach it, or we may actually reach it and cross safely.
For us to be engrossed in expectations about the future is looked down upon in our religion since it leads to our having a long-term attachment to this world, an attachment that the good believer shuns. Many people of this world are unduly fearful of future poverty, hunger, disease, and disaster: such thinking is inspired by the Devil.
Satan threatens you with poverty and orders you to commit Fahsha [evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins etc.], whereas Allah promises you Forgiveness from Himself and Bounty… (Qur’an 2: 268)
Many are those who cry because they see themselves starving tomorrow, falling sick after a month, or because they fear that the world will come to an end after a year. Someone who has no clue as to when he wil die (which is all of us) should not busy himself with such thoughts.
Since you ire absorbed in the toils of today, leave tomorrow until it comes. Beware of becoming unduly attached to future prospects in this world.
Posted on May 20th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News
In an authentic hadith, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) advised us to repeat this phrase often:
“O’ (Allah) who is full of Majesty and Honor.”
He (bpuh) also advised us to say:
“O’ Ever Living, O’ One Who sustains and protects all that exists.”
Therefore, for one’s own well being, one should invoke Allah and seek His help with these phrases, and the answer will surely then follow.
[Remember] when you sought help of your Lord and He answered vou. (Qur’an 8: 9)
In the life of a Muslim, there are three truly joyful days:
1. The day that he abjures sinning and performs his obligatory prayers in congregation.
Answer Allah [by obeying Him] and [His] Messenger when he calls you…) (Qur ‘an 8: 24)
2. The day that he repents from a sin, forsakes it, and returns to his Lord.
Then, He accepted their repentance that they might repent [unto Him]. (Qur’an 9. 118)
3. The day that he dies to meet his Lord, having performed a final deed that is both good and pure.
“Whosoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.”
After having studied the life of the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all), I found in them five characteristics that distinguish them from others:
1. They led simple lives that were free from ostentation and extravagance.
And we shall make easy for you [O’ Muhammad] the easy way Ii. e. the doing of righteous deeds]. (Qur’an 87: 8)
2. Their knowledge of religious matters was as blessed as it was profound. And more importantly, they accompanied that knowledge with practical application.
Are only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allah? (Qur’an 35: 28)
3. They gave precedence to deeds of the heart over deeds that others could see. Thus, they had sincerity; they depended upon Allah; they loved Him; they hoped from Him only; and they feared none save Him. Furthermore, they assiduously performed voluntary acts of worship, such as prayer and fasting.
He knew what was in their hearts… (Qur’an 48: 18)
4. They did not seek the world and its pleasures. They turned their backs in disdain on material possessions, and they reaped the fruits of this noble stance: happiness, peace of mind, and sincerity.
Arrd whoever desires the Hereafter and strives .for it, with the necessary effort due for it [i.e. do righteous deeds of Allah :s Obedience] while he is a believer… (Qur’an 17: 19)
5. Jihad was a priority for them over other good deeds until it became a banner by which they were recognized. And through Jihad, they annihilated their worries and troubles, because all of the following are a part of Jihad: remembrance, striving, effort, and activity.
As .for those who strive hard in us [Our Cause], we will surely guide them to Our Paths [i.e. Allah’s Religion – Islamic Monotheism]. And verily, Allah is with the good doers. (Qur’an 29: 69)
In the Qur’an, truths and realities that are constant and do not change are mentioned concerning this life. Here are the ones that are related to the subject matter of this book.
Whoever works for Allah, He will help him:
If you help [in the cause on Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firma (Qur’an 47: 7)
Whoever asks of Allah, He will answer him:
And your Lord said: `Invoke Me, I will respond to your [invocation]. (Qur’an 40: 60)
When one asks Allah for forgiveness, He will forgive him: He said: `My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, so forgive me’.
Then He forgave him. (Qur’an 28: 16)
{And He it is who accepts repentance from His slaves…. (Qur’an 42: 25)
Whoever places his trust in Allah, He will be sufficient for him: and whosoever puts his trust in Allah, and then He will suffice him. (Qur ‘an 65: 3)
There are three kinds of people whose punishment is certain: those who are rebellious against Allah, those who break their pledges, and those who plot evil deeds:
Your rebellion [disobedience to Allah] is only against your ownsel ves. (Qur ‘an 10: 23)
Then whosoever breaks his pledge breaks only to his own harm… (Qur’an 48: 10)
But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. (Qur’an 35: 43)
Oppressors will not escape from Allah’s punishment:
These are their houses in utter ruin, for they did wrong. (Qur’an 27: 52)
The fruits of righteousness are harvested both in the short and long term:
So Allah gave them the reward of this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter :} (Qur’an 3: 148)
Whoever obeys Allah; He will love him and provide sustenance for him:
Verily, Allah is the All-Provider. (Qur ‘an 51: 58)
Allah will punish the enemies of his obedient slaves:
Verily, we will exact retribution. (Qur’an 44: 16)
Shaykh `Abdur-Rehmaan ibn Sa’di wrote a valuable book called Practical Means to a Happy Life. In it he said,
“By enumerating Allah’s blessings, one will realize that he is better off than a great number of people and that he should truly be thankful for Allah’s favors upon him.”
Even in matters of religion, one finds that in spite of the negligence we are all guilty of, some of us are better than others in performing the obligatory congregational prayers regularly, in reading the Qur’an, in remembering Allah, and so on. These are all favors for which we should be thankful. Allah, the Exalted, said: Allah has perfected His Graces upon you, [both] apparent [i.e. Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.] and hidden [i.e. Ones Faith in Allah (of Islamic Monotheism) knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise, etc.]? (Qur’an 31: 20)
Adh-Dhahabi mentioned that the great scholar of hadith, Ibn `Abdul Ba’qi, observed the people as they were leaving the central Mosque of Baghdad. He was looking for someone who in all respects he wished to change places with in life, yet he reported that he found no one:
And we have preferred them above many of those whom we have created with a marked preference. (Qur’an 17: 70)
Posted on May 16th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects
Throughout my life, I found that whenever I defended myself against defamatory comments, loss and regret were the main results. At first I would think it wise that I should set things straight when some person criticized me, regardless of whether the criticism was verbal or written. In the end, however, I found the opposite to be true. By defending myself, more enmity resulted, and instead of the restoration of good ties between my critic and me, he would attempt to malign me even further. Eventually I would wish that I had never confronted him in the first place. It would have been better to forgive, forbear, show patience, turn away, and ignore the defamatory remarks. After all, this is what the Qur’an teaches us: Read more…
Posted on May 15th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Projects
First Jummah 12.15 – 12.45pm
Second Jummah 1.15 – 1.45pm
Jammat Times for May 2014
Fajr 4.00 am
Dhur 1.30pm
Asr 6:00pm
Maghrib 5 Mins after adhaan
Isha Combined with Maghrib
Monthly Prayer Times for May 2015
Posted on May 15th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects
Thus we have made you [true believers], a just [and the best] nation. (Qur’an 2: 143) Read more…
Posted on May 14th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Projects
I’m sure your all well aware our Ramadan fund raising is in full swing and last but by no means least we’d like to take this opportunity to inform you of Project 4 ‘The last 10 nights’.
Our Qiyam project has been very successful over the years and as it’s become even more popular. Due to the high volume of brothers & sisters who attend our Qyam project we need to ensure we have the capacity to deal with the huge numbers that attend.
Here’s a quick breakdown of our fund raising targets for this particular project.
The blessed ‘Last 10 Nights’ of Ramadan Qiyam program.
Amount required for each night £250 Approx.
Amount required for the 27th night £1000 Approx.
You can pay for the whole event or part of it.
This is an opportunity to increase your reward and help others! Please donate generously and remember the benefit will help you more than you can imagine!
| Cause and effect, are from the wisdom of Allah (SWT). He has connected the cause and effect of things. For example, the person who uses good methods in planting his crops will get a good harvest. Just the same way a person who eats and drinks healthily will have good health.Allah (SWT) too has linked spiritual and metaphysical causes to spiritual results. Allah (SWT) states that the one who is beneficial to his relatives will have an increase in his life span. Also Allah (SWT) states that giving charity removes evil. We human beings wonder how the cause and effect is connected, and what is the wisdom behind the incidences in life? Some cause and effects are easy to explain and the wisdom behind them is clear. On the other hand some of these phenomena’s are hard to explain. However Islam stresses that giving charity increases sustenance. Following are a few traditions that stress on this fact.
Prophet Muhammad (S) says that: “Attract sustenance by giving charity.”
Abu Abdillah (AS) says that: “Allah (SWT) gives help to person equal in quantity to the charity a person gives.”
Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) says that: “Everything has a key, and the key to sustenance is charity.”
Prophet Muhammad (S) says that: “An act of charity shields seventy dead people from ill fate.”
Prophet Muhammad (S) says that: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.”
Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) says that: “An act of charity given openly prevents seventy types of mishaps, and a secretly given charity cools the anger of our Lord Allah (SWT).”
Prophet Muhammad (S) has also said that: “The angel of death is told to remove the soul of a person, but if during that time charity is given then the order to remove the soul is cancelled.”
It has been related in Al-Bihar that Prophet Muhammad (S) said that: “Allah (SWT) says that when the angel of death is asked to remove the soul of a person, and if he or she gives Sadaqa, Allah (SWT) orders the angel of death to stop.”
Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) says that: “An act of charity shields us of seventy evils of this world including an ill fated death. The one who gives charity never dies ill fatedly.”
According to Islamic beliefs, when we give charity, Allah (SWT) due to his mercy changes our fate. Allah (SWT) says in the Noble Qur’an that: “Allah removes what He wishes and establishes what He wishes, for He has the Mother of Books.” (13:39) |