June 5, 2009

MIRACLES OF ISLAM

Allah's Name on a honey comb
Indonesian Mosques Stand through Earthquake and Tsunami

Allah Name written by Clouds


Allah's Name on a Fish in West Africa



Allah's Name on a Bean


Allah's name in Bee Home


Allah's Name Found on Whistler Mountains in British Columbia, Canada


Allah Name Formed by a Tree

Allah's Name Appears on an Oscar Fish

Allah's Name Appears on an Aglaonema Plant


Allah's name appears on a horse in India


Allah's Name Appears in a Water Melon

A rock doing Sajdah

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Qasida-e-Miraj ( Woh Sarware Kishware Risalat )
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Bar Vista - Arabic 2CD (2009)




Bar Vista - Arabic 2CD (2009)
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Title: Arabic
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1 Go Atlantic - Tangiers Dream 3:38
2 Abdul Khaliq - Most High (Temple Mix) 3:20
3 Badr - Dark Medina (Remix) 3:33
4 Seth Gotan - Vivid Colours (Blue Dub) 4:59
5 Asilah Island - Halim Love 3:24
6 Ibrahim Nasser & Abdul Malik - Diya Al Din 3:55
7 Dark Coture - Souk Sensation (Main Mix) 3:22
8 The Seasons - Redemption And Sacrifice 3:08
9 Jubair - Noori Nights (Vista Mix) 4:09
10 Navigator - Open Your Mind 3:38
11 Kingdom Of Light - Babylon Rebuilt (Joy Remix) 4:27
12 Zafar - Seif Sayf 3:47
13 Shadi Shadi - Flawless (Bar Groove) 3:15
14 Parisians - Club Scouting (Dirty Dog Mix) 4:48
15 Ivory Keys - International Liberty (DJ Mix) 3:52
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1 Yusuf Asad - Life In Colour 3:36
2 DJ Hana - Coast Of Dreams (Sunshine Mix) 3:28
3 Karmat Holmes - Rabat City 5:02
4 Beatniks - Le Meridian (Remix) 3:31
5 Altair - Flying High 3:55
6 Jon Roshi - Back To Mine (Bar Mix) 3:34
7 Rue Du Gas - Road Home 4:15
8 The Icons - Essaouira (Dub Mix) 2:37
9 Qutuz - Oujuda (Land Mix) 3:29
10 Bou Craa - Western Split 3:42
11 Santa Cruz - Spice Trail 3:44
12 Gutshot - Queen Of The Night (Hot Mix) 4:46
13 Al Aqsa - Jabal Al - Nabi Shu'ayb 4:09
14 Mia Fakhir - Daughter Of Joy (Vista Mix) 3:53
15 Crystal Tears - Blue Lagoon (Up Tempo Mix) 3:09

June 4, 2009

Reflections on Surat Al-Fatihah

Reflections on Surat Al-Fatihah
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,
"Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection."(Al-Bukhari)

One of the greatest miracles that Allah bestowed upon His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was surat Al-Fatihah. This short seven-verse surah is also known as "The Opening Surah” because it is the first surah of the Qur'an and the key to understanding the whole Book.



It is described by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as the greatest surah of the Qur'an. He said "ShallI not teach you the most superior surah in the Qur'an? It is 'Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds' (i.e. Surat Al-Fatihah). It is the seven repeatedly recited Verses and the magnificent Qur'an which was given to me."(Al-Bukhari)



In his daily five prayers, a Muslim must read it, in Arabic, at least seventeen times even if he/she is non-Arab. This probably explains why it is very easy to read.



However, this surah is so rich that Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet's cousin (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I could write up to seventy volumes in explanation of Surat Al-Fatihah".



Scholars agree that the verses of Surat Al-Fatihah are seven. However, they controvert about the division into verses of the beginning and the ending of the surah. The most acceptable view is that the initial statement;(In the Name of Allah, the All and Ever-Merciful, and Compassionate) counts as an independent verse in this surah only.



In the other surahs of the Qur'an, this statement is not considered as an independent verse. It seems to be an initial statement that starts the Qur'an and which is, repeatedly, quoted before reading all the surahs of the Qur'an except for Surah 9, At-Tawbah.



Surat Al-Fatihah is given many names, which indicate its nature. In addition to "The Opening Surah”, it is also known as "The Treasure" as it includes all the elements of righteousness and truthfulness and "The Protective Surah" as it includes all the basics which guarantee that a person will live rightly and be saved from punishment in the hereafter.



Al-Fatihah establishes the foundations of Islam, which are detailed in the rest of the Qur'an. It deals with the basics of belief, worship and conduct. The first three verses deal with the belief in Allah and His attributes. The following two verses deal with the worship of Allah. The last two verses deal with the practical aspect of a Muslim's conduct.



These three parts of the surah are interrelated to each other. When a Muslim believes in Allah as the God of mercy, he realizes that he should thankfully worship Him. Then, he follows the commands of Allah and will discipline his life accordingly.



Al-Fatihah might also be divided into two equal sections. The first section is a praise of Allah and the second is a supplication to Allah to guide human beings to the right way. It is a supplication that gets an immediate response from Allah.



It is recommended that we should read the surah's verses separately so that we can feel and enjoy Allah's response to each verse. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) narrates that Allah responds bountifully to each verse of Al-Fatihah.



Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

"Allah the Exalted said: “I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for”. When the servant says: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe", Allah Almighty, says: “My servant has praised Me”. When the servant says: “The Most Compassionate, the Merciful”, Allah Almighty says: “My servant has lauded Me”. When the servant says: “Master of the Day of Judgment”, Allah Almighty remarks: “My servant has glorified Me”. And sometimes He would say: “My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me”. When the servant says: “Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask for help”, Allah says: “This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for”. Then, when the servant says: “Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray”, Allah says: “This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for.”(Muslim)


Verse One



(In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.)



All surahs of the Qur'an start with this verse except for surah 9, At-Tawbah. However, it is considered as an introductory verse to the surahs except for Al-Fatihah in which it is regarded as an independent verse.



The first verse of the Qur'an revealed to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) teaches us that we should start reading the Qur'an with the name of Allah;



(Read in the name of your Lord Who created.)(Al-`Alaq 96: 1)



Feeling the companionship of Allah, the reader of the Qur'an is likely to understand some of its secrets. As a matter of fact, Allah teaches Muslims that they should observe His presence in all of their actions.



In the Qur’an, Almighty Allah establishes this principle at the hearts of Muslims. He says,



(And say not of anything: Lo! I shall do that tomorrow, Unless Allah pleases) (Al-Kahf 18: 23-24).



The fact that one will remember Allah before taking any decision will discourage him from doing evil. He will be ashamed to do wrong if he remembers his Lord beforehand.



The word “Allah” is unique in Arabic. It has no dual case nor does it have a plural. Moreover, it has no feminine case as most nouns in Arabic do. Hence, it is the morphological structure that implies the oneness of Allah.



The word ”Allah” refers to a concept, which is completely different from the Greco-Roman concept of God. The Greeks and the Romans had different gods for different concepts in life. They had a god of war, a goddess of nature, a god of love and other of hatred etc.



The word "Allah" can be divided (according to some scholars) into two Arabic words; ”aala” and ”lahu”. The first word means "go back" and the second one means "to him". The combination of the two words means that Allah is the one to whom everyone goes back and relies on. The word Allah also refers to the word ”walaha” in Arabic which means ”to love intensely”. It is a kind of love, which brings peace of mind to the person who feels it. Almighty Allah says,



(Verily in the remembrance of Allah hearts do find rest!) (Ar-Ra`d 13: 28)



Allah, therefore, encourages people to seek refuge under His protection. He says,



(Therefore flee unto Allah.) (Adh-Dhariyat 51: 50)



In the first verse of Surat Al-Fatihah the name ”Allah” is used to refer to the Super power that is worthy of being worshipped. It is the name which implies all other names and attributes of Allah.



The word ”Ar-Rahman” which is translated here as ”the All and Ever Merciful” is an intensive form of the word "rahma," meaning general mercy. The word ”rahim”, meaning the compassionate, refers to the mercy of Allah which He bestows on people on the Day of Judgment. The first word ”rahman ” is more inclusive because it refers to Allah's mercy in this life and in the hereafter. It is more general than the adjective ”rahim” because it covers the good and the bad, whereas the word ”rahim” refers to Allah's mercy on the Day of Judgment which He bestows only on those who deserve it.



Sheikh Tantawi Gohary (a scholar of Tafseer) explains that the word ”rahman” refers to Allah's great blessings such as the creation of earth and the sky and that the word ”rahim” refers to the minute and specific blessings such as creating eyelashes for eyes in a perfect way to permit light to go through them and prevent dust from harming them.



The word ”rahman” is used only in connection with Allah, whereas the word "rahim" may be applied also to human beings. The word ”rahim”, for example, is used in the Qur’an to describe the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his relationship with Muslims,



(For the believers (he is) full of pity, merciful.) (At-Tawbah 9: 128)

A Muslim is urged to praise and thank Allah whenever he remembers any of His blessings. Thanking Allah for His blessings makes a Muslim aware of the proper use of these blessings. Whenever he remembers the blessing of sight, for example, he thanks Allah for it. He should also know that Allah can take it away from him at any time. He should then make good use of it lest it should be gone.



When Allah is pleased with the way a person uses the blessing, He will keep His blessings on him and give him more. Almighty Allah says,



(If ye give thanks, I will give you more; but if ye are thankless, lo! My punishment is dire.) (Ibrahim 14: 7)



A Muslim knows that all the blessings he enjoys are from Allah,(And whatever favor is (bestowed) on you it is from Allah.) (An-Nahl 16: 53)

Pondering on the Qur’an

Pondering on the Qur’an
In most of the Middle Eastern countries where Muslims are in the majority, most of the people who can be considered as “average citizens” would give this answer: “The Qur’an is the holy book of our religion.” Yet, they know very little about the content of the Qur’an, about what is written in its pages.
In fact, the Qur’an is used for many purposes that are far removed from its true revealed purpose. It is usually hung on the walls of houses within a decorative cover and read, usually by older people, from time to time. People read it in Arabic, but as they only know how to read Arabic letters without understanding the meaning, most of the time they have no idea what they have been reading about, and so have no grasp of the content of the Qur’an.

The Qur’an is also supposed to afford some very interesting benefits to people. After reading it and performing some weird rituals like breathing hard on another person’s face, the reader and the reader’s close relatives are believed to be protected from a possible future “accident or misfortune.” The Qur’an is credited with being some sort of amulet that includes talismanic words that protect people against bad luck. The Qur’an is also believed to have a frightening power: it smites people if they tell lies! At graveyards it is read out for the deceased without anyone knowing what is being read. It can even be used for telling fortunes.

In short, in most of the countries where Muslims are in the majority, only a small percentage of people know the content of the Qur’an and ponder on the Qur’an as required. As a result, people who are ignorant of the real message of the Qur’an, attribute different meanings to it. Many people believe some traditions to have their origin in the Qur’an, although they may be contradictory to the very nature of the Qur’anic message. For example, there are many people who believe that a blue bead, which is believed to possess the power to avert the Devil’s eye, is recommended in the Qur’an.

So then, what is the true nature of the Qur’an? The answer must be derived from the Qur’an itself, as that is where the truth is to be found.

[Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning from it, and let them know that He is no other than the One Allah: let men of understanding take heed.] (Ibrahim 14:52)

[And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember: but will any take heed?] (Al-Qamar 54:32)

[There is, in their stories, instruction for men endued with understanding. It is not a tale invented, but a confirmation of what went before it, a detailed exposition of all things, and a guide and a mercy to any such as believe.] (Yusuf 12:111)

[This is the Book; in it is certain and unmistakable guidance for those who fear Allah.] (Al-Baqarah 2:2)

These verses and many others emphasize that the real purpose of the revelation of the Qur’an is to encourage people to ponder on such crucial issues as the creation and purpose of life, to make them know about Allah Who has created them, and to guide them to the right way. The Qur’an is a book that is needed by people with open minds and souls.

Many rituals believed to have originated from the Qur’an are widely practiced, but in fact are not from the Qur’an. On the contrary, they conflict with the Qur’anic message. This shows us that there is a huge difference between the true religion as explained in the Qur’an and the concept of religion generally prevalent. This difference has been caused by abandoning the real source, the Qur’an. Of this, the Qur’an says:

[The Messenger says, ‘My Lord, my people treat this Qur’an as something to be ignored.’] (Al-Furqan 25:30)

Therefore, what is needed in the first place is to correct this wrong point of view about the Qur’an and make people understand that the Qur’an is not a book which is addressed only to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) but is addressed to all people who consider themselves Muslims. Any person who utters this well known statement “I’m a Muslim, al-hamdu lillah,” must read the Qur’an and try to understand the meaning of the verses. In the Qur’an, the importance of learning verses and reciting them is especially emphasized.

[And recite what is revealed to you in your homes of the Signs of Allah and His wisdom: for Allah understands the finest mysteries and is well-acquainted with them.] (Al-Ahzab 33:33)

Because of not doing what is ordered in the Qur’an and not learning the religion from its original source, countless prejudices that stem from traditions have been introduced into religion. The verses of the Qur’an strongly emphasize that, in order to understand religion, there is no need to look for any source other than the Qur’an.

[Say: ‘Shall I seek for any judge other than Allah? When He it is Who has sent to you the Book, explained in detail.’ They know full well, those to whom We have given the Book, that it hath been sent down from your Lord in truth. Never be then of those who doubt.] (Al-An`am 6:114)

[What is the matter with you? How do you judge you? Will you not then receive admonition? Or have you a manifest authority? Then bring your Book of authority if you be truthful!] (As-Saffat 37:154-157)

Of course, learning the Qur’an is only an introductory step as application should follow it. Some people believe that the Qur’an addresses only Muslims of the 7th century while others think that only a small number of the verses address people other than the Muslims of the 7th century. Those with such a mentality are satisfied just with reading the Qur’an and thinking that they have fulfilled their religious duties by so doing. However, it is not only a matter of learning what is in the Qur’an, but also of putting it into practice, fulfilling the duties ordered in the Qur’an, adopting the moral standards explained in the Qur’an; in short, applying the Qur’an to one’s own everyday life.

Those who claim that the Qur’an has become outdated and needs to be revised to be in accordance with this new age, cannot grasp the fact that the Qur’an is not confined by the chains of time but covers all ages and societies, as it has been revealed by Allah Who has knowledge of everything, past and future. When one reads the Qur’an with a sincere heart and an open mind, one sees that the models of people and societies described in the Qur’an existed in every age in history, including that of today, and that the Qur’an explains the current state of people and societies. All the disorder, perversion, and mistakes of a society which has strayed from true religious values have been clearly stated in the Qur’an. The reactions of the people of these societies towards religion have been described with detailed character analyses. These descriptions and analyses are relevant in all respects to the world of today, thus demonstrating the “sociological miracle” of the Qur’an.

What is interesting here is that such inconsistent views as “society is in a state of continuous progress whereas religion is static” have also been diagnosed in the Qur’an as arising from a deficiency of comprehension. We should keep in mind that unbelievers who lived thousands of years before the Qur’an also interpreted religion as “tales of the ancients” (An-Nahl 16:24).

When one starts reading the Qur’an and tries to implement it in one’s daily life, then one can be considered to be on the way to becoming a real Muslim as described in the scriptures. With amazement, one begins to see how the Qur’an covers every moment of life. Many events that a person experiences have been mentioned in the Qur’an and the reactions of a Muslim which would befit those occasions have also been explained in detail.

Being satisfied with reading and knowing the Qur’an without practicing it may have certain displeasing consequences. Allah describes the Jews as the kind of people who behave in this way and likens them to “a donkey which carries huge tomes” without any understanding of them:

[Those who were charged with the obligations of the Mosaic Law but who subsequently failed in those obligations, are like a donkey which carries huge tomes without understanding them. Evil is the example of people who falsify the Signs of Allah: and Allah does not guide people who do wrong.] (Al-Jumu`ah 62:5)
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Obama calls for “new beginning” between U.S., Muslims

(AFP) Mr Obama called for mutual respect between the U.S. and Muslim world

Quoting verses from the Holy Qur’an, the U.S. President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims".

In a keynote speech in Cairo designed to improve U.S. relations with the Muslims following the September 11, 2001 attacks and the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama said the U.S. and the Islamic world could confront violent extremism across the globe.

"I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect," Obama said, according to the BBC.

Obama spoke at Cairo University after meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the second stop of a four-nation trip to the Middle East and Europe.

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The American President said "violent extremists" had bred fear and that this "cycle of suspicion and discord must end".

He also admitted that “no single speech can eradicate years of mistrust" but urged both sides to "say openly the things we hold in our hearts and that too often are said only behind closed doors".

President Obama cited the Holy Qur’an as saying: "Be conscious of God and speak always the truth."

According to the BBC, President Obama wants to give a message of respect to a region which has often felt patronised by the U.S.

White House officials said the speech aimed at starting a process to "re-energise the dialogue with the Muslim world".

But they also said the speech contained no new policy proposals on the Middle East.

“America’s story”
President Obama said Islam had "always been a part of America's story", stressing that Islam has an important role in promoting peace.

"Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism — it is an important part of promoting peace," he said.

He added that much had been said about the fact an African-American named Barack Hussein Obama had become U.S. president, but stressed that his personal story was "not so unique".

"The dream of opportunity for all people has not come true for everyone in America, but its promise exists for all who come to our shores - that includes nearly seven million American Muslims."

The U.S. President also said perceptions of the U.S. in the Islamic world must change.

"Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire."

Middle East issues
President Obama’s speech did not only discuss U.S.-Muslim relations. He also talked about the key issues in the Middle East.

On Iraq and Afghanistan, he stressed that the U.S. doesn’t want permanent bases in either country.

"We would gladly bring every single one of our troops home if we could be confident that there were not violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan determined to kill as many Americans as they possibly can. But that is not yet the case,” he said.

On the Israeli-Palestinian issue, President Obama said the U.S. bond with Israel was "unbreakable", yet issued a firm call to the Jewish state and Palestinians alike to live up to their international obligations.

He said the "situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable".

"Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's.”

But he also said: "Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong."

Regarding the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, President Obama said "there can be no progress towards peace without a halt to such construction", reiterating previous that Israel rejected.

As for Jerusalem, he said it should be a "secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims ..."

On the Iranian nuclear program, President Obama said: "No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons" but said Tehran had the right to peaceful nuclear power.

However, he stressed that there should be no nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

On democracy, President Obama said that "America does not presume to know what is best for everyone".

"No system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other."

The American President also touched on women's rights, saying: "Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons."

Mr Obama arrived in Egypt from a visit to Saudi Arabia.

His brief stay in Cairo included a visit to the Sultan Hassan mosque, a 600-year-old centre of Islamic worship and study. A tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza was also on his itinerary, AP reported.

Source: AJP

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