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The 4 Actions Main Teachings to Attain the Friendship of Allah Ta'ala.
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Major Sins (Al Kaba'ir)
The major sins are those acts which have been forbidden by Allah in the Quran and by His Messenger (SAW) in the Sunnah (practise of the Prophet), and which have been made clear by the actions of of the first righteous generation of Muslims, the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) There is some difference of opinion among scholars in this regard. Some say these major sins are seven, and in support of their position they quote the tradition: 'Avoid the seven noxious things'- and after having said this, the propeht (SAW) mentioned them: 'associating anything with Allah; magic; killing one whom Allah has declared inviolate without a just case, consuming the property of an orphan, devouring usury, turning back when the army advances, and slandering chaste women who are believers but indiscreet.' (Bukhari and Muslim) 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas said: 'Seventy is closer to their number than seven,' and in this book Imam Dhabi goes through the 70 Major Sins Supported by the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The Author Muhammad bin Ahmad bin `Uthman bin Qaymaz at Turkamani, Shams al-Din al-Dimashqi al-Dhahabi al-Shafi`i (673-748 AH), the imam, Shaykh al-Islam, head of hadith masters, critic and expert examiner of the hadith, encyclopedic historian and biographer, and foremost authority in the canonical readings of the Qur'an. Born in Damascus where his family lived from the time of his grandfather `Uthman, he sometimes identified himself as Ibn al-Dhahabi - son of the goldsmith - in reference to his father's profession. |
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Annual pilgrimage Hajj in Makkah, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him). The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows:
"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)
At the end of the pilgrimage, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha). During this celebration, Muslims commemorate and remember this incident, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.
It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash us from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations:
"It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Surah Al-Hajj 22:37)
The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.
SACRIFICE–The Making of a Muslim Among many known books of Khurram Murad, this is a short yet thought provoking exposition. It covers the following areas: Introduction of Sacrifice, Why Sacrifice? (Islam: A Path of Struggle, Struggle: The Indispensable Key, Islam and Sacrifice) What is Sacrifice? (Tangible & Intangible) How to Sacrifice? (Love for Allah, Two Great Models of Sacrifice) And Conclusion.
A very useful and valuable reference for Muslims, and for Non-Muslims wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Sacrifice in Islam. TIME to know the Great Sprit of SACRIFICE – TIME to follow & Implement. Please read In PDF Format SACRIFICE – The Making of a Muslim Khurram Murad
EID-UL-ADHA or Eid of Sacrifice QURBANI (in URDU)
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Patience and Gratitude |
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These days many Muslims, feel that the sighting of the moon for the commencement of the new Islamic month, Eid and Hajj is an outdated practice which should be done away with. This booklet outlines the basis for this practice.
Introduction
These days many Muslims, ignorant and ‘enlightened’, feel that the sighting of the moon for the commencement of the new Islamic month, Eid and Hajj is an outdated practice which should be done away with. They accuse the Ulama of being backward and being against progress and scientific inventions. They claim that life would be much easier if we instead submit to modern day instruments of observation and observatory reports regarding the sighting of the moon.
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Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyah This is an abridged translation of Uddat as-Sabrin wa dhakhirat ash-shakrin by Ibn Qayyim. The author explains the Islamic concept of sabr (patience) and its counter part shakr (gratitude), in a practical fashion. Download Right click and save target as |
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