Islam history « Seeking His Pleasure Through Patience

Alhamdulillah

January 20, 2009 at 15:43 | In Current Affairs, Islam history, Politics, prophet muhammad | Leave a Comment
Tags: gaza, islam, Islam history, Islam on war, israel, muhammad, muslim, palestine, peace, Rasulullah, taif, thaif, women and children

Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillahi Rabbi Al-Amin…

Finally, a ceasefire. Finally our brothers and sisters in Gaza are getting the peace that they have waited for 3 long, insufferable weeks.

Yet amidst that peace there is shock and devastation as they begin to discover the extent of the destruction of the so-called operation. Whole buildings and homes all destroyed, like as though an earthquake had struck.

It has been estimated that it would cost hundreds of billions of dollars to rebuild everything again, but Alhamdulillah, Arab leaders are discussing plans to set up a $2 billion fund to rebuild the battered Gaza Strip. [http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKTRE50I1P320090119] There are other organizations chipping in to help out Gaza as well.

I’m still quite mad actually. Why is there a need to keep the Israeli soldiers in Gaza? Why did Hamas have to launch rockets at Southern Israel during the course of the truce? I don’t believe that that constitutes as self-defence; isn’t self-defence done WHILE you are being attacked?

What they’ve done seems like revenge to me. Would Rasulullah s.a.w. have done that? Attack the enemy AFTER they had agreed to a truce? Isn’t that a breach of the agreement? How can the other party co-operate with you if you’ve breached a term of the agreement? That’s not fair, because that’s pretty much a breach of trust.

Look at the treaty of Hudaibiyah. You can see how unfair the terms were. Yet Rasulullah s.a.w agreed to them all anyway. But he managed to turn them into advantages instead for the Muslims back then. And that’s why we can perform the hajj now right?

I personally hate ‘weapons of mass destruction’. They allow senseless killing of innocents with the drop of a bomb. You can’t see the faces and you won’t see the pain, so you’re not able to witness the devastation that you’ve caused to innocent people’s lives. It’s sick and completely inhumane.

I have a feeling this is not quite the end, but I pray that whatever happens next, the leaders and people of Gaza will be strong and patient.

Looking at this situation from another perspective, I feel quite sorry for the Jews around the world. I’ve come across reports stating that there has been an increase in anti-Semitism acts around the world such as vandalism on synagogues.

Doesn’t that sound familiar? Isn’t that the same kind of situation we Muslims have been facing since 9/11 and the consequent terror attacks, the latest being the Mumbai attacks?

Yes, maybe some Jews are for ‘Operation Cast Lead’, but there has got to be some who are against it. The Neturei Karta, Orthodox Jews against Zionism for example. There really is no need to attack every single Jew out there.

I believe in a war, the only people who can be slain are the fighters. Not the ones not involved in it, and especially not, as pointed out by Rasulullah s.a.w., women and children.

It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah that a woman was found killed in one of the battles fought by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He disapproved of the killing of women and children.

[Bukhari, Muslim]

And certainly not the destruction of WHOLE COUNTRIES. I’ve never come across any stories of Rasulullah s.a.w. destroying a whole country in a war or on an expedition. Nor did he even WISH for the destruction of Thaif or Makkah when they put him and the Muslims under despicable tortures and humiliation.

The quote below describes his reaction after the humiliation he faced at Thaif:

Jibril (AS) said, “Allah has heard your people’s saying to you, and what they have replied back to you. Allah has sent the angel of the mountains to you so that you may order him to do whatever you wish to these people.

The Prophet (SAWS) described this later saying, “The angel of the mountains called and greeted me, and then said, O Muhammad! Order what you wish. If you like, I will let Al-Akh-Shabain (i.e. two mountains) fall on them”

But the Prophet (SAWS) replied saying, “No but I hope that Allah will let them beget children who will worship Allah Alone, and will worship None besides Him.”

[http://www.amrkhaled.net/articles/articlesprint1107.html]

Masya’Allah, look at that. LOOK AT THAT!!! He didn’t even think of revenge, Masya’Allah… How can you not love him?

Astaghfirullah… where is the natural compassion that we are all supposed to have? How did we get tricked into believing that seeking revenge can solve everything?

Okay, before I go any longer and risk making this an even more emotional post, I shall end here…

Jazaakallahu Khair, Fi Amanillah

Our [lost] wonderful history

December 29, 2008 at 11:13 | In Islam history, Islamic documentary, Islamic videos, Muslim Sayings, kalimah | Leave a Comment
Tags: islam documentary, Islam history, islam in europe, islam in france, islam in italy, islam in spain, kalimah, Muslim Sayings, ottoman empire

Assalaamu’alaikum!!!

Alhamdulillah, Happy New Year to all Muslims! May we all have a blessed year ahead, Insya’Allah, and may our Iman always remain strong.

SubhanAllah, I found this in someone’s profile while looking for interesting videos about Islam for one of my assignments.

Say “Bismillah” (in the name of Allah) when doing something.

Say “Assalamu Alaikum” (peace be on you) when meeting a Muslim.

Say “Wa’alaikum Assalam” (peace be on you too) in reply.

Say “Insha Allah” (if Allah wills) when hoping to do something.

Say “Subhan Allah” (glory to Allah) when praising something.

Say “Ma’sha Allah” (what Allah likes) in appreciation.

Say “Fi Aman Allah” (in protection of Allah) when seeing someone off.

Say “Jazak Allah Khairan” (may Allah give you the best reward) to thank someone.

Say “Tawakkal-tu-Allah” (rely on Allah) to solve a problem.

Say “Tawkkalna-Alai-Allah” (we have put our trust in Allah) when you wait for a problem to be solved.

Say “La Ilaha Ill-Allah” (there is no god but Allah) when getting up in the morning.

Say “Al-Hamdu Lillah” (praise be to Allah) when you sneeze.

Say “Yarhamuk Allah” (may Allah bless you) when you hear someone sneeze.

Say “Aameen” (accept our prayer) when joining a duaa.

Say “Ya Allah” (O Allah) when in pain or distress.

Say “Rahmah Allah” (Allah have Mercy on him) when you see someone in distress.

Say “Astagh-firu-Allah” (O Allah forgive me) to be sorry for a bad action.

Say “Na’uzhu-bi-Allah” (when we seek refuge in Allah) to show your dislike.

Say “Inna Lillah” (we are for Allah) when you hear about the death of a Muslim.

Say “Fe Sabeel Allah” (in/for Allah’s cause/way) when you give charity/help people.

Say “Atqaa Allah” (fear Allah) when you see someone doing a bad deed.

Say “Allahu Yahdika” (may Allah guide you) to forbid sombody to do something indecent.

Say “Hayyak Allah” (Allah maintain your life) when you greet someone.

Say “Allah Aalam” (Allah knows best) when you say something you are not sure of.

Say “Tabarak Allah” (blessed be Allah) when you hear a good news.

Say “Hasbi Allah” (Allah will suffice me) when you are in a difficult situation.

Say “Azhak Allah Sinnaka” (May Allah keep you cheerful) when you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance.

I hope the translations are correct, ‘cuz I’ve come across different versions of some of them.