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At - Taqwā October - December 2012
Editorial On this auspicious occasion of the 4th Annual Da’wah Conference, organised by At-Taqwā Academy, when this
magazine will find it’s way into your hands, Inshā’Allāh, an extremely important piece of advice is to be shared with
our readers, an advice which was delivered by our noble master and Prophet, Muhammad s, on the occasion of the
first ever Jumuah Khutbah (Friday sermon) which was held in the vicinity of Banū Sālim on route from Qubā to
Madīnah.
Prior to sharing the valuable words of our Prophet s with the readers, it is necessary to understand the background
before the deliverance of the above mentioned advice which is a portion of advice contained in the Friday Sermon.
We need to remember this was the first ever Friday sermon delivered by the Prophet s after thirteen years of
oppression where the Prophet s’s life was threatened on more than one occasion. The Prophet s had witnessed his
family being isolated, boycotted and harassed, his Companions t persecuted physically and mentally tortured to the
extent of being murdered in a barbaric way which hearts feel troubled and tongues find hard to express due to the
nature of the killings but what we witness from the lofty character and morals of this greatest Prophet s is that there
was not a word of enmity, hatred and revenge. This is something to be learnt and adopted by true believers.
Let us proceed with the advice of Prophet s, after praising Allāh S seeking his forgiveness and guidance the Prophet
s said,
“I advise you to fear Allāh (adopt taqwā) the reason being that this is the best advice a Muslim can give to another Muslim and that he
motivates him to prepare for the hereafter and that he commands him to adopt the fear and piety of Allāh S and that he commands him
that he refrains from that which Allāh S has warned against, there is no advice greater than the fear of Allāh S and there is no truer
help in regards to the hereafter than the fear of Allāh S, and whosoever corrects his inner and outer self for the sake of his Lord without
any worldly motive then such a transformation is a sincere change for the inner and outer self, which will bring respect and honour in this
world and which will act as a springboard for success in the hereafter and that is when a person will be in desperate need of good
deeds.” (Tārīkh at Tabarī)
Nabi s further mentions that Allāh S asks you to fear him not out of tyranny but rather out of mercy this is just like
a beloved father or beloved teacher warns his child or student to be mindful of their anger, we know this is nothing
but love, affection and concern on part of the father and teacher hence what can one say about the well-wishing of
Allāh S for his servants.
After realising the importance of taqwā in one’s life it is necessary to understand that this quality of taqwā cannot be
attained by the mere reading of books rather it is a quality which resides in the heart it is therefore we find the
Prophet s pointing towards his heart while saying, “Taqwa is here, Taqwa is here.” (Muslim) Thereafter this quality of
taqwā is manifested in one’s outer actions. One of the ways of attaining taqwā is adopting the company of those who
possess this quality. These fortunate ones are none other than the pious, how elegantly a poet puts it:
“I love the pious although I am not from amongst them but my hope is that Allāh S will bless me with piety due to their company.”
My beloved youth let us hold fast to this advice of the one who had nothing but love in his heart for his Ummah, our
beloved Prophet s.
To learn more regarding taqwā one may listen to the following lectures of Shaykh Mawlana Muhammad Saleem
Dhorat hafizahullāh at www.at-tazkiyah.com:
English: Invitation to Taqwā (London-17/10/10) Urdu: Taqwā: Tamam Pareshani ka Hul (Part 1 & 2)
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In Shaykh’s CompanyIn Shaykh’s Company www.shaykh.org
shaykh.org is a blog maintained by the students of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (may Allāh S
preserve him). It aspires to meticulously record the eminent Shaykh’s teachings, discourses, and advices in the
light of the Sharī’ah.
Lectures of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh to listen out for at:
www.at-tazkiyah.com
1) Urdu: Tasawwuf kiya hai? (28th Ramadhān 1433—Late night Majlis)
2) English: The challenge after Ramadhān (Delivered shortly after Ramadhān 1430)
One may benefit from the lectures and teachings of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh from the following websites:
www.idauk.org & www.liwajhillah.co.uk
Staying mentally prepared “When we go to see somebody who is critically ill, we should console the family by reminding them to constantly
maintain hope in Allāh S; there is nothing that is beyond His power.
If Allāh S wills, He will return the patient’s health and grant him a long and healthy life.
However, if Allāh S wishes otherwise, we must understand that Allāh S is All-Knowing and All-Wise; hence, whatever He does will not be without wisdom and will definitely be for our betterment.”
The need for both good company and a good environment “It is necessary to adopt good company and also to remain in a good environment. Adopting one without the other is not sufficient. A person could be sitting in the masjid (a good environment), but due to sitting with the wrong people still engage in sin. Similarly, a person may be in good company but due to being in a bad environment still become involved in sin. It is thus evident that we need both, the adoption of good company and good environment.”
Defend Yourself “What would you do if someone attacked you in the street? Would you just stand there and take the pain or would you fight back and defend yourself? You would definitely defend yourself. The same should be the case with Shaytān; when he attacks you, you must fight back. Use the self-defence of willpower and protect yourself from spiritual injury.”
Ask from Allah S Upon receiving tawfīq to ask from Allāh S, understand that Allāh S desires to give.
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The Importance of Duà By Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Du‘ā is asking Allāh S for help or for the fulfilment of a
particular need. It expresses a slave’s helplessness and
dependence on Allāh S, the All-Powerful and Merciful.
It is the channel through which one gets directly in touch
with one’s Creator.
The purpose of man’s creation is worship and according
to a Ḥadīth, ‘Du‘ā is the essence of worship’. (Tirmdhī) And
according to another Ḥadīth, ‘Du‘ā is the worship’. (Tirmdhī)
Just as Ṣalāh, Ṣawm, Zakāh, Ḥajj etc. are acts of worship,
du‘ā too is an act of worship. Therefore just as one takes
out time to pray Ṣalāh or to recite the Qur’ān or make
dhikr, similarly, according equal importance to du‘ā, one
should also take out sufficient time for the sake of du‘ā.
The objective behind every act of worship is the
Recognition of Allāh S as the Creator and the All-
Powerful, and that one acts according to His Will and
not as one likes. A Servant of Allāh S accepts his
weaknesses and recognises his need for Allāh S. Out of
all devotions, this humbleness and total submission is
best expressed in du‘ā. Furthermore, other acts of
worship can become a source of pride whilst du‘ā is an
act which is usually free from any trace of pride.
Nowadays, du‘ā has become a mere ritual. It has become
a routine practice which one is accustomed to perform at
certain times of the day. People raise their hands for a
few moments at the time of du‘ā, uttering a few words,
some consciously, and some without even realising what
they are asking for.
Today hardly anybody resorts to du‘ā for solutions to
their problems. For most people du‘ā is a devotion
which is the most difficult to practise. Even at the
blessed places and in the blessed moments, a short while
occupied by du‘ās will seem like hours. By and large, we
find that the engagement in Ṣalāh or the recitation of the
Qur’ān is relatively easier than making du‘ā. This only
reflects our distance from the Being of Allāh S, as du‘ā
is the only act of worship which provides us with the
opportunity to communicate with Allāh S in the manner
we wish. Lack of concentration in this act of worship
shows that the performance of other acts of worship are
also customary and superficial, and lacking the true
essence. If we truly enjoyed the Proximity of Allāh S,
we would inevitably have found enjoyment in confiding
in Him and beseeching Him. We would have always felt
an eagerness to turn to Him, in open and in solitude.
Many of us make du‘ā half-heartedly, not convinced
whether our demands will be answered or not. We
should know that Allāh S always answers the du‘ās of
people. However, it may not always seem so and many
people, failing to experience the effects immediately,
begin to feel dejected and put off. This, however, should
not be the case, as Allāh S, the All-Hearing,
undoubtedly hears and accepts the supplications of
people, only that the du‘ās of some are answered
immediately, whilst those of others are deferred for their
own benefit.
One should keep in mind that the acceptance of du‘ās
also depends on the expectations of a person. Allāh S
deals with people in accordance with what they expect of
Him. In one Ḥadīth, the Prophet s has related the
following Statement of Allāh S: ‘I treat my servant as he
expects of me…’ (Bukhārī, Muslim)
The Ahādīth also tell us that du‘ās (provided that their
requisites have been fulfilled) are accepted invariably, but
their acceptance is manifested in either of the three
below-mentioned ways: Sometimes, Allāh S immediately
answers them and blesses the seekers with what they
have asked for; sometimes He substitutes what they have
asked for with something that in His Knowledge was
better for them; or alternatively, through the blessings of
the du‘ā, He removes an impending calamity that was to
befall them. At times, neither of the above may transpire,
but on such occasions, the du‘ā is treasured for the
Hereafter.
(Continued on page 5)
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These unanswered du‘ās will bear so much reward that a
person, on the Day of Qiyāmah, will wish that none of
his du‘ās were accepted in the world. (Kanzul ‘Ummāl)
Abstaining from ḥarām (clothing, food, income, etc.) is
another essential requisite for the acceptance of du‘ā.
The Prophet s once made mention of a person who
travels widely, his hair dishevelled and covered with dust.
He lifts his hands towards the sky (and thus makes the
supplication): “O Lord, O Lord,” then the Prophet s
said, “But his diet is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his
clothes are unlawful and his nourishment is unlawful.
How then can his supplication be accepted?” (Muslim)
By keeping the following few points in mind concerning
du‘ā, inshā’allāh, one will benefit greatly. Firstly one
should remember that du‘ā is an act of worship and
should be given an independent status of its own. It
should not remain a mere ritual.
Secondly, one should make du‘ā after performing all
good deeds such as Ṣalāh, recitation of Qur’ān, dhikr
etc., and also fix a specific time especially for du‘ā. In
du‘ā, one should adopt humility and ensure that one
understands what is being asked. The time spent in du‘ā
should be gradually lengthened. In the initial stages, the
same du‘ās can be repeated over and over, and in the
meantime more and more du‘ās should be memorised.
An effort should be made to learn those du‘ās in
particular which encompass the general need of all the
Muslims.
Thirdly, when making du‘ā, a person should have a firm
faith that he is asking from Allāh S the All-Powerful,
and He is able to fulfil every need of ours. The chances
of being cured from a fatal illness, for instance, may
seem remote but it should be believed from the depths
of the heart that Allāh S is able to cure any illness if He
so wished. Dr. ‘Abdul Ḥay ‘Ārifi v (a renowned saint)
used to say, ‘Does there exist any problem that cannot be
solved through du‘ā?’, and then he would say ‘How can
there, when du‘ā is a request made to Allāh S for the
removal of problems and there is no problem on earth
whose removal is beyond His ability.’
One should ask Allāh S for both worldly needs and
those of the Hereafter. Rasūlullah s has instructed us to
ask Allāh S for all our needs, however petty they may
seem to be. He s mentioned that even if a person’s
shoelaces break, he should ask Allāh S before
embarking to obtain new ones.
Finally, one should not ask for anything unlawful. Many
young people do not realise this and by asking for
impermissible things incur the displeasure of Allāh S.
May Allāh S give us all the tawfīq to turn to Him for all
our needs and may He fulfil all our lawful needs of this
world and the Hereafter. Āmīn.
© Islãmic Da‘wah Academy
A supplication for protection against all illnesses taught to us by the Prophet s:
)النسائي(اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الجنون و الجذام والبرص و سيئ السقام
O Allāh, I seek refuge with You from insanity, all forms of leprosy and from the
worst of illnesses (Nasaī)
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My journey to islÃm By a Muslim sister
I had grown up in a loving English family home. One
that was not what many perceive as a stereotypical
working class family, consisting of being down the pub
or stuck in front of the TV. Instead my parents spent
quality time with me. Educating me, taking me out and
instilling in me good morals. Much of my younger years
were spent around horses and with my parent’s
encouragement and support I competed on a semi-
professional level. Unfortunately things changed when
my father was struck with a serious mental illness and my
mother eventually divorced him taking me with her.
Although this was a difficult and upsetting time, I was
relieved as my mother was free from the suffering she
unfortunately endured. Although life was different it was
still good and my mother continued to care for me well.
However a few years down the line my world fell apart
when I was placed into care, due to my father’s
complicated illness and behaviour. At first I was placed
temporarily in a children’s home and although it was
worlds apart compared to my family life. The staff and
the other children were very welcoming and protective.
Only a short time passed and I was moved in to foster
care so that I could continue my education. My
experiences here were very disheartening; as the family I
moved in with made it clear to me that I was simply a
means to pay their mortgage. From here on in I
practically took care of myself apart from my evening
meal. No love or affection was shown. This was a very
sad time in my life and if it hadn’t been for my contact
with my own family I would most likely have gone off
the rails.
Looking back on this period made me realise how
important our parents’ love and support is and how
damaging unkindness towards others can be. However it
was during this time in foster care between the ages of
eleven and nearly sixteen that my road to Islām began,
although I did not realise at the time. My un-practising
Church of England faith first became questionable
during a history lesson at school, and the deeper I
researched, my doubts only increased. I was in search of
something but did not know what. I was fortunate
enough to have travelled during this time to Yugoslavia
and remember being fascinated with the golden dome on
top of what I now know to have been a Masjid. A
beautiful melodious sound that use to emanate from that
building left me feeling tranquil, this I much later
discovered was the call for prayer (Azān).
A short time before I turned sixteen I returned to live
with my mother. There is nothing in this world more
comforting than the love of a mother and, alhamdulillāh,
my life was finally good again. It was at this time while
studying at college that I discovered Islām. I would find
myself sitting in the back rows of Islāmic lectures,
reading Islāmic literature and on occasions fasting with
friends during the month of Ramadhān. The more I
delved in to it the more content my heart felt.
With each step I took towards Allāh S the more Allāh
S seemed to reach out to me. I started with small things
like avoiding harām foods which meant at the time going
vegetarian at home and reading the Qur’ān in English. It
wasn’t always easy and I went through periods of
thinking Islām was about giving up everything that I
enjoyed. I was unable to let myself fully commit yet at
the same time I could not turn away.
At this point in my life I met my dear husband to be who
encouraged my desire of Islām and he gave me an
unarguable explanation to the one question that had
been holding me back which was ‘If there is only one
God why are there so many religions in this world?’ For
the first time I had found my answer and with a clear
conscience and firm belief in my heart I took my
Shahādah. This change in me was unknown to my family
at the time as they were of a nationalist background and I
knew that they wouldn’t agree or understand at the time.
Alhamdulillāh, a year later I was blessed with my nikāh
(Marriage ceremony) and I could not have wished for a
better family to be a part of and to this day I have
nothing but praise for them. They treated me as their
own daughter from the first time we met.
(Continued on page 8)
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Jewels of islÃm By Bint Abdur Raheem
Hadhrat Ãdam u was created from a handful of soil
containing portions from all its varieties on Earth.
Angels were sent to earth to collect the soil that was to
become Ãdam u. It was red, white, brown, and black; it
was soft and malleable, hard and gritty; it came from the
mountains and the valleys; from infertile deserts and lush
fertile plains and all the natural varieties in between. The
descendants of Ãdam u were destined to be as diverse
as the handful of soil from which their ancestor was
created; all have different appearances, attributes and
qualities.
The soil was then mixed with water and it is from this
Allāh S moulded the form of Ãdam u. His naked
soulless body was left to dry, the winds would blow and
the sun would shine, after which Allāh S blew his soul
into him. If Allāh S wished He could have ordered that
Hawwā u be created in the same manner, together with
Ãdam u. On the contrary, Ãdam u was put to sleep,
a veil was put over the eyes of the Angels and only then
did Allah (swt) create Hawwā u, beautiful, covered and
concealed. Jannah was given to Ãdam u without delay,
but for Hawwā u, Ãdam u was made to wait. From
the very beginning woman was created with honour.
We often hear the critics, people who fabricate that a
Muslim woman is suppressed, disparaged, abused,
looked down at. However the reality is a woman has
received so much attention in Islām that Allāh S
revealed an entire surah, Surah Nisā, the chapter of the
woman. This chapter is specifically related to her law, her
rights, and her principles. In Islām a woman is a mother,
a daughter, a wife, a sister. She has rights to take and
duties to serve; it is for this very reason why our beloved
Prophet s ordered the nation of his to take extreme
good care of women and to respect her highly. She is a
source of happiness for her husband and a soft, tender
loving mother for her children. Thus Allāh S, the Most
Wise, and the Most Loving ordered her, not out of
oppression, but out of protection and safety, to cover
herself, and thus remain as much as possible within the
confines of her home.
What we wear speaks volumes about ourselves; this is
why a complete stranger can summarise our character
and personality simply based on what we wear. When
deciding our attire we need to turn to the most pure and
authentic book on the face of the earth, we need to open
this book with sincerity, with acceptance, with love, and
let Allāh S communicate our attire to us. We should
then grasp and cling with full acceptance, because we are
believers, and this is no ordinary book, it is the word of
Allāh S.
We are in Islām like precious jewels, immune from being
portrayed as objects of lust and desire. We have travelled
so far from the lifestyle of the Sahābā y, Islām was best
understood by them. This was the best generation;
therefore they are the closest to the truth, which makes
their way the best way. Their lives are a role model for
us, these great women have engraved their names in the
books of history, their achievements and influence can
be found in every sphere of that momentous period. The
first to embrace Islam was none other than our mother
Hadhrat Khadījah t, the first martyr in Islām was
Hadhrat Sumayyah t, Nusayba Umm Amara is credited
with being the first female soldier. It was Fātimah bint
Khattāb t who converted her brother Umar bin
Khattāb t and it was Umm Sulaim t that influenced
Abu Talha t.
Many played an important role in politics, the likes of
Shifā bint Abdullāh t was so valued by Umar t that he
would often consult with her regarding certain matters.
The name of Hadhrat Ãisha t cannot be left out, a
master in many fields and one of the greatest narrators of
Ahādīth. The names and works of these great women
can fill volumes; it is enough to say that there was no
sphere of activity that was not influenced by these
precious jewels of Islām. How true is the saying, ‘Behind
every great man is a great woman.’ After researching the
lives of our pious predecessors’ one will realize that it has
always been the work and influence of either their
mother, sister, aunty etc. who encouraged and facilitated
them to become the personalities that they did.
(Continued on page 8)
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(Continued from page 6)
About a year after that I graduated from university and
completed my registry wedding with my family’s blessing
and support. We bought a house and moved in together.
For me this is when Islām became easier as there was less
pressure of upsetting my mother.
Both my husband and I were working and living what we
considered an Islāmic life. However it wasn’t until about
eight years later after the birth of our first two children
that we came to realise that we were far away from Allāh
S’s path. Just as Allāh S had always stepped towards me
when I needed him, again he reached out to us both as
we pleaded for guidance. This came in the form of a
renowned and much respected scholar; it was his
influence and guidance that helped us to change our lives
further. Islām is so much more than I ever envisaged. I
was given the opportunity to spend quality time with the
scholars’ family who showed me the true nature of
Muslim’s. Not by lecturing me but just by their humble
loving ways. As my thirst for knowledge and practising
what I learnt increased, I began to study with an inspiring
and pious lady who too showed me not just by her
teaching but through her kind and compassionate ways.
It was around this time that I started to wear the hijab
after a couple of previous failed attempts. This for me
was the hardest of all my Islāmic acts as it was the most
outwardly statement to my family. At first my mother
would avoid going out with me but time has passed and
slowly she has come round. She still doesn’t like it but
has come to accept it and my husband has become her
favourite of her four son-in-laws. I can only pray that
Allāh S gives my beloved mother guidance.
My life experiences have shown me how to never
underestimate the effect that kind and caring acts can
have on people’s hearts and that those that practice Islām
to the full are the most amazing role models I have come
across. I am so truly grateful to Allāh S for helping me
find the right path and by placing all these wonderful and
inspiring people in my life. When things in life went
wrong I questioned and pondered why me? But Islām
has made me understand that in all bad comes good
whether it be here or in the hereafter. All you need is
patience and trust in Allāh S and to take that step with
true desire in your heart and Allāh S comes running to
you.
What I have come to realise is that this road doesn’t end
till the day I die. Taking my Shahādah was not the finality
of me being a Muslim, but it was merely just the
beginning and there is so much more to Islām than just
the physical acts of worship. By following the teachings
of our beloved Prophet s it has helped me change my
life for the better. It’s only now I can put my hand on my
heart and say I am content. Allāh S has brought peace
to my life that no amount of words could ever describe.
(Continued from page 7)
A beautiful example has been given for the precious jewels of this Ummah; our responsibility is like that of the
archers in the battle of Uhud. They were not in the forefront of the battle, nor in the thick of the action, however
they had the most important position, to guard the entire army. If they moved, the whole army would be uncovered
and as a result the army would be defeated. We are the silent heroes and the backbone of this Ummah; we do all the
great work. We are like those archers, but remember, when the archers left their responsibility in anticipation for the
spoils of war, the army was left uncovered and thus the army was defeated.
Words of Wisdom “Take account of yourselves before your account is taken, and weigh yourselves (your good and bad deeds) before you are weighed,
and prepare for the greatest parade, on the day when you will be brought forward in a way that no secret of yours will
remain.” (Umar t)
“O child of Ãdam! You are but a number of days; every day that passes a part of you passes with it.” (Al Hasan Al Basri v)
“We would frequently be told that the people with the most sins are the one who have the most time to mention the faults of
others.” (Muhammad ibn Sīrīn v)
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The boy and the apple tree
Umme-Kulthum stormed into her room, slamming the door behind her. She was angry and upset
after having an argument with her parents. She was moaning away to herself and miserably sat in
her room. Her sister Fatima slowly emerged into the room; ‘What is the matter Umme-Kulthum?’
she asked gently, comforting her younger sister. Umme-Kulthum did not want to talk to anyone
and so did not reply. Fatima remained in the room silently and after a while, once again repeated
her question, ‘What is the matter Umme-Kulthum?’ Umme-Kulthum did not want to shout, but in
the midst of her anger yelled ‘Mum and dad won’t buy me a brand new ipod, all my friends have
one and I’m the only one who does not have one!’ instantly regretting shouting at her sister, who
had done nothing to upset her. ‘Don’t worry Umme-Kulthum’ Fatima replied ‘Maybe Allāh S has
something better in store for you!’ Just as she turned to leave, Fatima remembered a story she
had been told in Madrasah. She settled herself besides Umme-Kulthum and began the story;
“A long time ago, there was an enormous apple tree. A little boy named Mustafa loved to come
and play around with it every day. He would climb to the treetop, eat the apples and take naps
beneath the shade; he had found great happiness in the tree. He loved to play with the tree and
the tree loved to play with him. As time went by, Mustafa grew older and he no longer spent his
days with the tree.
One day, he returned to the tree and Mustafa looked very sad. ‘Come and play with me’ the tree
called. But Mustafa replied; ‘I am no longer a kid, I do not play around with trees anymore, I want
toys and I need money to buy them.’
‘I don’t have money’ replied the tree ‘But, I do have apples, you can pick them and sell them for
money.’ Mustafa was so excited. He gathered all the apples on the tree and happily left. Mustafa
never returned to the tree and the tree became sad.
Time passed by and Mustafa was now a man, he returned to the tree and the tree was excited!
‘Come and play with me’ the tree called. “I do not have time to play. I have to work for my family.
We need a house for shelter. Can you help me?” “Sorry, but I do not have any house. But you can
chop off my branches to build your house.” So he cut all the branches of the tree and left
happily. The tree was glad to see him happy but he never came back. The tree was again lonely
and sad.
(Turn over for the rest of the story)
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One hot summer day, Mustafa returned and the tree was delighted. "Come and play with me!” the
tree said. “I am getting old. I want to go sailing to relax myself. Can you give me a boat?” he said.
"Use my trunk to build your boat. You can sail far away and be happy.” So he cut the tree trunk
to make a boat. He went sailing and once again never showed up for a long time.
Finally, Mustafa returned after many years. ‘Sorry, my boy but I do not have anything left for
you anymore. No more apples for you…’ the tree said. ‘No problem, I do not have any teeth to bite
anyway’ he replied. ‘No more branches and trunk for you to climb on…’ ‘I’m too old for that
now’ he said. ‘I really cannot give you anything...! The only thing left are my dying roots’ the tree
said with tears. ‘I do not need much now, just a place to rest. I am tired after all these years!’ he
replied. ‘Good! Old tree roots are the best place to lean on and rest, Come! Come sit down with me
and rest.’ The tree replied. Mustafa sat down and the tree was glad and smiled with tears of
happiness…”
Fatima explained to Umme-Kulthum that the tree is like our parents, when we are young we love
to play with them and spend time in their company. Yet as we grow older we distance ourselves
from them and only go to them when we need something. No matter what, our parents will always
be there for us and they will do everything they can for us just to make us happy. We may think
the boy is cruel to the tree, but that is how all of us treat our parents. We take them for
granted and we don’t realise how much they do for us until it’s too late! Umme-Kulthum, quickly
realised how badly she treated her parents and apologised to them. May Allāh S forgive us all
for our neglect towards our parents and give us the ability to mend our ways, Ãmīn!
Last Issues (Vol. 1 Issue 8) Results MashaAllah to all those who correctly entered our
competition. The winner and two runners up drawn at random are:
Winner. Aisha Jasat Runner up 1. Rumaitha Patel Runner up 2. Asad Mankda
Your Prizes are on their way to you.
1) What is the fifth pillar of Islam?
2) To go and visit the Grave of the Prophet s
is called.........
3) Which mountain do we end our Sa’ee at?
4) Who is buried next to the Prophet s?
5) Jannah Al Baqi is the famous ............ of
Madinah Al Munawwarah.
6) What are the two sheets of cloth worn by
men during Hajj called?
7) What is tawāf?
8) The small version of Hajj that can be
performed anytime of the year outside the
days of Hajj is called…………….
9) In which month does Hajj take place?
10) Write three things that are not
permissible while in Ihrām?
HINT: The answers to these questions can be
found in HOW TO PERFORM HAJJ by Shaykh
Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat
hafizahullāh
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At - Taqwā October - December 2012
At Taqwa Academy Lilla h Appeal At-Taqwā Academy is a registered charity (Charity No. 1138453) and has been in operation for approximately five years. The Academy started with the publication of magazines/literature and the organising of conferences and programmes focusing on the youth. (See chart below for history of At Taqwā Academy) The Academy wished to further expand on their current activities therefore there was a need to purchase a property.
Through the Fadhl and grace of Allāh S, your sincere duās, kind donations and loans; At-Taqwā Academy has purchased a property on Ley Street, Ilford, for £520,000.
With this property we aim to serve the needs of the wider community through the following:
1) To provide a deeper understanding of Islām
2) To further community cohesion
3) To provide religious education/tarbiyyah activities
4) Publication and free distribution of literature and audio CD’s
5) To provide a safe environment for the youth
The building was built around the 1850's and essential maintenance and refurbishment works must be carried out to meet the current regulations. The total cost of the works is estimated at £175,000.
We make a humble appeal for all to pray for the success and acceptance of At-Taqwā Academy, it's works, future plans and fulfilment of all its needs, In order for the completion of the works we are accepting Lillāh donations and Qardh e Hasanah (interest free loans) for this project. (We have a 30 days repayment (upon request) policy in place for loans)
FOR WAYS TO DONATE PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE
PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAKE DUÃ AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS
THE COMPLETION OF THIS NOBLE PROJECT.
Established under the instruction of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
October 2009 First Da’wah conference held at Lister Community School, Plaistow. Speakers include Mawlānā Saleem
Nawab Sahib, Mawlānā Ayadh Sidat Sahib and Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahumullāh
October 2010
1) At Taqwā Academy becomes a registered charity
2) Started quarterly magazine called “At Taqwā”
3) Second Da’wah conference held at Pavilion hall, Walthamstow. Speakers include Mufti Suleman Sahib,
Mufti Imran Sahib and Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahumullāh
4) Started weekly spiritual reformation programme
February 2011
Held our first local programme titled “Seerah of the Sublime s” at Masjid ul Hidaayah, Church Road, East
Ham. Speakers were Mawlānā Muhammad Ali Sahib, Mawlānā Yahya Musa Sahib and Mawlānā Faisal
Meman
July 2011 “Preparation for Ramadhān” programme held at Islamic Centre Upton Park (ICUP) Selwyn Road,
September 2011 Third Da’wah conference held at Pavilion hall, Walthamstow. Speakers include Mawlānā Faisal Meman,
Mawlānā Yasir (Chorley) and Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahumullāh
January 2012 –
August 2012
1) Purchased property on Ley Street, Ilford for £520,000
2) Held our “Seerah of the Sublime s” programme at Islamic Centre Upton Park
3) Held our Preparation for Ramadhān” programme at Markaz ud Dawat wal Irshad, Plashet Grove
History of At Taqwa Academy
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