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“ The believer is the mirror of his brother. The believer is the brother of a believer: he protects him from ruin and guards his back.” – Rasulullah s.a.w. (Narrated by Abu Hurairah r.a)
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Muhammad Syaiful Bin Sam'an [email protected]
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Mohamed Yazid [email protected]
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Ustaz Achmed Fahdly [email protected]
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aif Fadhuli Taufek
Nisa' Tuzzakirah Nur Khairunnisa
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Shah
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Marhaban ya syahru Ramadhan! (Welcome O Month of Ramadhan!) Alhamdulillahi Rabbil 'alamin. Allahumma solli 'ala sayyidina Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad.
Let us first and foremost thank Allah SWT for blessing us with this magnificent month of Ramadhan. A month full of Rahmah and forgiveness. May we strive to make this Ramadhan our best Ramadhan yet. Amin! Alhamdulillah, with his grace, mercy and guidance, He has allowed MIRROR to launch its fourth issue on this blessed month. May this issue be of benefit to all. This is the shortest gap between issues that MIRROR has ever experience. We have to say it has been challenging, but we had a great time putting the Ramadhan issue together and we hope the information that we are sharing in this issue is relevant and appropriate.
MIRROR would like to take this opportunity once again, to thank all our consultants, writers, contributors and everyone who has helped in one way or another, to make this issue possible. Thank you everyone for your du'as and continuous support. May Allah be pleased with this magazine, Amin. Have a wonderful and blessed month of Ramadhan dear readers! :) Jazakumullah khair.
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Assalaamu'alaikuum.
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FEATURED CONTENTS
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14 COVER STORY: ATTAINING FORGIVENESS
10 SAWM – A GIFT
TRAVELOGUE
POETRY
the month
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MuharramSafarRabi’ul AwwalRabi’ul AkhirJamadil AwwalJamadil AkhirRajabSya’banRamadhanSyawwalDzulqaidahDzulhijjah
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN
1. The Revelation of the Qur’an
Allah praised the month of Ramadhan out of the other months by choosing it to send the Glorious Qur’an, just as He did for all the Divine Books He revealed to the Prophets.
“The Suhuf(Pages) of Ibrahim were revealed during the first night of Ramadhan. The To-rah was revealed during the sixth night of Ramadhan. The Injil was revealed during the thirteenth night of Ramadhan. Allah revealed the Qur’an on the twenty-fourth night of Ramadhan.” Narrated by Ahmad 4:107
2. Battle of Badr
The Battle of Badr validated and strengthened Muslims’ position as a formidable force in Arabia. Muslims secured a victory despite being outnumbered three to one by the Meccan forces.
3. The Opening of Mecca ( Fathu Makkah)
Fathu Makkah was an expedition which marked the Muslims taking control the city of Mecca. Pagan idols in the city were destroyed and Prophet Muhammad SAW announced clemency to the Meccans. These ended years of warfare and violence between the Quraish tribes and the Muslims. It was a significant event which established Islam on the Arabian Peninsula and its rise as a major world religion.
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LEARNING ARABIC
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In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.
A guest is arriving soon.
Imagine having the honor of hosting a very important guest. He is known for the gifts he brings his host, every single year. You're happy yet nervous, despite already having everything prepared; only waiting for the doorbell to ring.
The guest is nearing now, and through the peep-hole you can see manygifts in his hands. There is one labeled 'terawih', another 'thousands of blessings', but the one you know you cannot decline is the one labeled 'sawm'.
Sawm, which translates into ‘fasting' in English, has been made obligatory upon each and every Muslim each time Ramadhan comes to visit. It is one of the pillars of Islam, and like everything elsewhich is made compulsory; fasting has many benefits to it. One of the very main reasons has been stated in the Quran, in surah Al-Baqarah verse 183. "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil)."
Fasting guards one from evil such that one will become more aware andmindful of his actions when he fasts, so that his good deeds won’t be gone with the wind. It helps to build and strengthen one’s sense of self-control
in resisting his nafs (desires) and bad habits, thus,“guard against evil”.
Also, in literal Arabic, sawm simply means to rest. ‘Resting’ here does not only mean letting our internal organs take a break from doing the rigorous activity of cleansing and processing, but it also means letting us rest physically. This, however, does not mean lazing around during Ramadhan, but rather letting our tongues rest from lying, ourears from listening to gossips, and other parts of our body from all the bad deeds we have been feeding on all year round.But that does not mean backbiting and lying are all allowed the rest of the year!Take fasting as a platform for us to practice the good deeds and leavethe bad habits so that it becomes a part of us that will never leave,no matter what day it is.
While resting yourself physically, you are also indirectly purifying yourself mentally and spiritually. You learn to practice patience and guarding your thoughts, so that you will be able to attain nearness and closeness to God. Fasting purely for the sake of following a Divine commandment will result in a higher spiritual experience. Fasting does not only guard you against evil, but also pushes you towards doing good deeds. Charity and generosity is especially encouraged during Ramadhan. We learn to give, as the hunger and thirst from fasting makes us realise the suffering of others, and it
makes us remember the blessings of life which we normally take for granted.
When the evil has been guarded from you, and the good has been chased, you will find yourself being more positive. Use this positive energy for a good cause. Read the Quran, go for a jog, help out with the household chores and get your pile of work or assignments done. The miracle in fasting is that the rest from consuming food and drinks makes you stronger, not weaker. There was one battle that happened during Prophet Muhammad’s SAW time that took place during Ramadhan, which is known as the battle of Badr, in which they won.
At the end of the day, Sawm will be just another gift, meaningful thirty days a year- but if you make Ramadhan a friend, the gifts and benefits of fasting will live in you forever. You won’t wait for Ramadhan to come for you to be guarding yourself against evil or to bechasing good deeds; you will do it every single day. And because fasting is a secret shared between you and Him, you have learned to be aware of every single step you take, for you are conscious of your Lord watching over you no matter how discreet you think your actions are.
It will take your Iman higher and higher, bringing you closer to Allah.
Now that, my brothers and sisters, is the ultimate gift of fasting.
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written by Nisa' Tuzzakirah photography by aif
Sawm – A Gift
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Alhamdulillah, we are blessed with the opportunity of being in the holy month of Ramadhan again
this year. A time where we not only detoxify our stomachs but our hearts as well. This is the time when the focus is now on our spiritual well-being and our relationship with our Creator, Allah SWT. Before we go any further, let’s take a minute to reflect on how we spent our last Ramadhan.
Were we so enthusiastic in the beginning with our plans to read the whole Quran, to qiyam at the masajid, perform many supererogatory prayers and many other positive goals but only to run out of steam midway through? How much time did we spend at the bazaars as compared to our endeavours in making our fast and the month of Ramadhan itself more meaningful?
When we broke our fasts, how much food did we have on the table? Was it just enough for us to feel full or was it breakfast, lunch and dinner all rolled into one? Was the fast we observed only in the stomach in which we abstained from eating and drinking whilst no attention was paid to the rest of our bodies (our limbs, ears, eyes, mouth, etc)? Did we backbite, listen to backbiting, see or do things that could affect the quality of our fast?
With all that said, how can we make this Ramadhan better than our last? Well, I can’t give you a definitive guide on doing that but what I can share with you are practical tips that could help.
1. BE REALISTIC Know most if not all of us are excited to welcome this blessed month and we tend to get very enthusiastic about it. While reading the whole Quran within a month or “qiyam-ing” at the masjids regularly are things that are doable in general, whether we can accomplish that on an individual level is another story altogether. You know yourself best, set goals that you yourself know you can fulfil.
2. MAKE A CHECKLIST Write down all the things you hope to accomplish throughout the month of Ramadhan then break them down into daily, weekly and end of Ramadhan goals. Review them each day, cross out the things that you’ve completed and try your best to keep to the things you’ve already written down.
3. BE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE THAT YOU ARE FASTING This might seem weird but it helps to remind yourself that you are fasting so as to not fall into the trap of simply going through the motions. When you are consciously aware that you are
fasting, you’d get your “defences” up. This would help you to hold yourself in anger, refrain from backbiting and do all the things that might affect the quality of our fast.
4. START SMALL, BUILD UP AND BE CONSISTENT
The reason why we run out of steam midway through Ramadhan is that we’re trying to do things that we’re not used to or we’re overreaching ourselves. Let’s take solat tarawih as an example. How many of us would start with the full 20(+3 witr) rakaat in the beginning, 8 by the middle and none at all nearing the end of Ramadhan? Why not we try changing things up a bit this year? Let’s start with 8 and end with 20(+3 witr) this time.
5. DON’T GIVE UP As much as we hope to improve ourselves and our relationship with Allah in this blessed month, we will inevitably face challenges. We may slip up and not be able to do some of the things we initially planned to but whatever the case may be, do not be disheartened. Keep at it, make lots of du’as and know that good things don’t come easy.
May Allah grant us health, strength and perseverance to see us through the month of Ramadhan, make it meaningful to us as well as better than our last.
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written by Fadhuli Taufek
Ramadhan
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ATTAINING FORGIVENESS
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“Destruction to him who found the blessed month of Ramdhan and let it pass by without gaining forgiveness”
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upon that I said ‘Amin’. When I climbed the second step, he said,“Destruction to him before whom thy name is taken and then he does not make Dua for Allah’s blessing on me (by saying, for example Sallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam).” I replied ‘Amin’. When I climbed the third step, he said“Destruction unto him in whose lifetime his parents or either one of them reaches old age, and (through failure to serve them) he is not allowed to enter Jannah”. I said ‘Aamin’.
(Hakim, Baihaqi)
The first “Amin” that the Prophet SAW said pertains to this blessed month. We will face destruction if we do not attain forgiveness. May Allah SWT protect us from being amongst those people.
How else could one attain forgiveness if not by asking for forgiveness? No matter how huge our sins, remember that Allah’s Rahman and Rahim is way greater. He is the Most Forgiving. Allah SWT mentioned in the Quran, in Suratul Fatihah verse 3 that He is “ The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful”. And in Surah Nuh verse 10 where Allah SWT tells us about the story of Nabi Nuh a.s when he announced to his people, “And said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. For indeed, He is ever Most Forgiving.’”
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ’alamin. We have once again been blessed and chosen by Allah SWT, to be in this truly blessed month of Ramadhan.
Allahu Akbar! Let us not take this Ramadhan for granted, and let’s do our very best to make this Ramadhan the best one yet, for we do not know if we would live long enough to meet the Ramadhan of 1435.
MIRROR would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon itself as well as to remind our beloved readers, to take this golden opportunity to make the change; to return to Allah SWT with sincerity in seeking His forgiveness and to repent for all our sins – to perform taubah. Where are we to run to if not to Allah SWT Who created us, and what better month to start making that change than Ramadhan, the month of Rahmah, Forgiveness and Freedom from the hell fire.
In a hadith, Kaab Ibn Ujrah r.a relates that Rasulullah SAW said, “Come near to the mimbar”, and we came near the mimbar. When He SAW climbed the first step of the mimbar, He SAW said “Amin”. When He SAW ascended the second step, He SAW said “Amin”. When He SAW climbed the third step, He SAW said “Amin”. When He SAW came down, we said “O Rasul of Allah SAW, we have heard from you today something which we have never heard before”. He SAW said, “When I climbed the first step, the angel Jibril a.s appeared before me and said,
“Destruction to him who found the blessed month of Ramdhan and let it pass by without gaining forgiveness”,
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us then we have already done our part and it is now between that person and Allah SWT. So let us make sure that our link with human beings is a link of goodness. When someone addresses us with ignorance just say peace and walk away as the Quran has instructed, rather than to engage in a discussion in a way that would make us start hurting him or her in his or her rites. A true worshipper of Allah is one who when approached by the ignorance, just say peace and walk away.
The door of forgiveness is wide open. What are we waiting for? Let us thank Allah SWT for giving us the opportunity to repent and we ask Him to give us the strength to turn back to Him. Let us maintain the changes that we are making in this blessed month of Ramadhan and not turn back to how we were before, once we enter Syawwal. MIRROR would like to share a wonderful example given by Mufti Menk. He said it is like when we are working on a project in our computer for so long and we have made so many changes to the document. But then, we forgot to click the save button. How do we feel? Do we not feel frustrated? We have to now restart the whole thing again. The same goes to our Iman. After so much effort that we have put in, in this month, we do not click the save button. We would then have to wait for the next Ramadhan and do it all over again.
May this article be of benefit to all of us and may Allah grant us His Rahmah, forgiveness, and freedom from the hell fire, Amin!
To seek forgiveness there are 4 conditions.
1. ADMIT THAT YOU ARE WRONG
Admitting your mistakes is the first step to realize that you are in the wrong.
2. REGRET THE SIN THAT YOU HAVE COMMITTED
Feeling guilty. Guilt is a sign of Iman, for if there is no faith, you would not feel the guilt.
3. ASK ALLAH TO FORGIVE YOU
Say “Astaghfirullah” ( I seek forgiveness of Allah) and mean it.
4. PROMISE NOT TO DO IT AGAIN
Place the intention in our hearts that we will never do it again and ask Allah SWT to guide us, for without His guidance, nothing can be achieved. La hawla wa la quwwata illabiLlah. (There is no power or ability except with Allah.)
If however, we have committed a sin against a human being, we would then need to go through step number 5 that is to go to them and seek forgiveness from them. This is not easy because Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Forgiving) and Ar-Rahim (The Merciful) but human beings are not. However, if we have gone to them but they do not forgive
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Food and drinks have been prepared on the table. Everyone is waiting patiently for the azan to siren indicating the start of sunset
and call for Maghrib prayer. The fast is broken. Some consume just one, while others have more...
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food
Whether fresh or dried, dates are rich in nutrients and much desired especially in Ramadhan. Cultivated mainly in the desert regions, the ideal zone for growing the date palms are along the 29th parallel. This was also the route of the ancient caravan routes. On journeys through these routes, traders supplied themselves with dried dates which could withstand the intense heat of the dry sun. The dates supplemented the nourishment of the traders across these routes.
Dates are a great source of iron, fibre, B-complex vitamins and magnesium. These are all essential nutrition for the body to function and make part of a healthy diet. It also provides that energy boost from its naturally occurring sugar such as fructose and glucose. The fibre content contributes to the fruit laxative properties. It is also high in potassium which helps to lower blood pressure through lessening the effects of sodium.
Dried dates contain less moisture as compared to fresh dates. It is intentionally dehydrated to preserve a longer shelf life. Dried dates if refrigerated in an airtight container can last up to a year compared to fresh dates which last up to eight months.
In terms of nutrients, dried dates are a better source of fibre, calcium and iron. Fresh dates however contain more vitamin c.
Make a date with it this Ramadhan.
It's a Date!written by Mohamed Yazid cover photo by Shah
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FACTSABOUTYOURDATE
FACTSABOUTYOURDATE
The top five dates producing countries are Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and United Arab Emirates.
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Date palms have a high tolerance for salts compared to other fruit crops.
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The Arabic word tamar means both “date” and “October”, the month in which dates are harvested.
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HEALTH
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls, to keep him going. If he must do that (fill his stomach), then let him fill one third with food, one third with drink and one third with air.”
Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (2380); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah (2265).
THE VESSEL
Eating properly during Ramadhan is essential to sustain the fast for the next day. For adults, they need
enough energy to last a day's work. Our school going brothers and sisters are no exemption too. As students, they are still required to perform physical education activities albeit with constant monitoring from the teachers and instructors. Some of our brothers and sisters are also involved in co-curricular activities which involves rigorous and strenuous training.
As such, proper nutrition is crucial throughout Ramadhan. Since fasting begins at dawn and lasts until sunset, the period in between those are the times available to replenish the lost energy. Thus, we have to consume balanced meal(s) and fluid intake between fasts.
Iftar is the start of supplying our body with the nutrients to make up those lost during fasting. Following the Prophet’s tradition, we may break our fast with dates which provides an
energy boost due to its sugar content. Ensure to consume food from all food groups: rice and alternatives, meat and alternatives as well as fruits and vegetables.
Complex carbohydrates such as basmati rice, whole grains are recommended as they provide the body with energy, fibre and minerals. It provides slower and more sustained release of energy than simple sugar. It makes one feel full and eat less through the night.
To avoid muscle breakdown, include protein rich sources such as low-fat dairy products, lean meat, skinless chicken, fish, eggs and legumes. And don't forget to balance the meal out with 1 serving of fruits and also vegetables.
Cut down on eating junk food which are high in salt and oil.It makes one feel sluggish and tired.
Try not to overeat during iftar. Take small portions of the dishes rather than
filling out the whole plate. Eat slowly and chew. It's Ramadhan, take time to reflect and appreciate the blessings we have.
Hydration is also very important. Have plenty of water. Plain water that is. Drink less of the sugary drinks such as the cola. It is very tempting to have that readily available Bandung or Air Katira at the bazaar but drink with moderation.
For sahur, make the effort not to skip it. Some try to overcompensate by eating earlier in the night which is not advisable. Have a meal similar to the nutrition requirements for breaking fast. Ensure that you are drinking enough water and properly hydrated for a day's fast.
This Ramadan, make the effort to have a slow and steady meal. Be grateful to the Almighty One and appreciate the blessings He has given us.
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Nutrition for Ramadhan
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ISLAMIC CHIC
HIDDEN BEAUTY: A TUTORIALby Nur Khairunnisa
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The Little Red Veil You will need: 1 safety pin and 3 hijab pins.
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Put the scarf on your head, one shorter than the other. Twirl the scarf and pin it using a safety pin.
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Take the back part and flip it up.
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It will look something like this.
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Then, take the longer side and bring it over. It will look something like this.
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Bring the shawl up and create 'folds' on the top.
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Like this.
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Pin the end of the shawl. Secure both sides.
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TADAHHHHHH~ its done. It's good for chest coverage.
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STYLEundercover
STYLE undercover aims to make appropriate the current trend to serve as a lookbook for our fellow sisters.
The Maxi Dress
A basic maxi dress is a versatile item to have in your closet. It can be used in a casual setting, or the complete opposite: for an important meeting at work. Layer it with a white blazer to achieve the clean, professional look. Do try to look out for blazers with thinner material, or you might regret wearing them as you walk from the MRT to your workplace. If you are not the sort who can trot around the heels, you might want to swap to the option of flats (definitely more comfortable to run in if you are late for Tarawih). Grab your favourite light-coloured handbag to compliment your blazer. Finish off the outfit with a chiffon black hijab.
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The Palazzo Pants
These pants need no introduction in Singapore. It is widely seen being worn amongst Muslimahs due to its loose yet classy look. With our all year round summer, it is a relief to wear airy pants without looking sloppy. Keeping it simple, pair the palazzos with a basic blouse and a tan-coloured sling handbag. Stack on some arm candy in neutrals and golden accents to add a bit of zest, without too much bling. Style on your white hijab, put on a pair of cute velvet scalloped flats, and you are ready to meet your beloved sisters for Iftar.
Note: Good deeds are our priority during Ramadhan (or for any other month in the year for that matter), not delving too much into fashion. Thus, as a rule of thumb, the key factors when deciding on an outfit is: Simplicity & Modesty (:
TRAVELOGUEwith Irfan
by Muhd Irfan follow @feeamanillah on instagram
I searched for love and peace. I found Islam, and I found a curious traveller in myself through it.
With Allah’s will, I seem to thrive in solitude and the observance of strangers, and in no better place could I find solace and wisdom through it other than in mosques.
Every mosque has its own serenity and tranquility to it. At least, just at least a congregational prayer with humility and sincerity of the heart, being submissive, with understanding and purpose; only Allah (Glorified and Exalted Be He) understands the wonders He brings with it, filling me each day. Hence this is the first recorded start of my journey to each and every mosques there is in Singapore InsyaAllah. May Allah (Glorified and Exalted Be He) guide me in this lonesome yet purposeful journey with my ever-faithful Vespa.
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“Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when there will be no shade but His.(These seven persons are) a just ruler, a youth who has been brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e worships Allah sincerely from childhood), a man whose heart is attached to the mosques (i.e to pray the compulsory prayers in the mosque in congregation), two persons who love each other only for Allah’s sake and they meet and part in Allah’s cause only, a man who refuses the call of a charming woman of noble birth for illicit intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah, a man who gives charitable gifts so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given and a person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then flooded with tears.”(Hadith Bukhari)
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SULTAN MOSQUE
If you must cry
Cry for the orphan feeling aloneCry for the family now war-tornCry for the widow feeling griefCry for the sick seeking relief
Cry for the poor you did not feedCry for the salah you did not meetCry for the ill word that you spokeCry for the hearts that you once broke
Cry for the time that will not returnCry for His words you did not learn
Cry for the preparation you did not makeWhat deeds to the last breathe will you takeCry for the punishment that you may faceWhat are we really but just a couple of days.
I stare at the groundI clenched this very soilWith the grief that surroundsInto deep thoughts I toy
To whom we impressAre they worth the painTo whom we oppressFor that loss we gain
We fill this cup with facadesDrinking it up thinking it’ll sufficeAll these while it’s been lies to ourselvesAre we blinded or have we no sense
We settle for so little comparedUnimaginably lesser to what he has preparedIgnoring the signs we learnedOnly to be punished for that grief we earned
O Allah, nobody understands this unrestWho I was, what I’ve been through and how I give my bestI seek calmness, applying sense with what You giveFor those who mock what others have received.
“If anyone is afflicted by a calamity, then let him remember that calamity by my death, for indeed it is the greatest of calamities.”(Hadith Tirmidhi)
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Poetry
Oh You- Full of blessings
May peace be upon you, the month of blessings
Love, peace and happiness we shall all be expressing
Because Muslim will fast from dawn to dusk
To pull through ups and downs in doing any task
Allah gives us task and challenges to strengthen our Faith
So do not look down and feel in disgrace
Let’s renew intentions for the Divine
So may the heart, mind and soul be refined
We fast with sincere devotion in this blessed month
Pray to Allah and may our prayers be grant
Don’t you laze nor procrastinate
For every of this month you shall anticipate
The month full of blessings is more than just to fast
It’s time to repent on the sins made in the past
So do not be sad or be in fear
Because look! The month full of blessings and forgiveness is finally here
In the name of Allah, the most Merciful and the most Kind
Praises be to Allah, who sent this beautiful month as a gift to mankind
Ya Ramadan.
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And the tears I've held behind the brimsThe seemed to want to fall againMy fingers shake, and my eyes are redI suck in a deep, deep breath instead.
I cleared my thoughts, I took my timeId stall and stall and leave it behindAll the words tangled and boneless, they lieBeneath this mess, of a broken mind.
"Rabbighfirli..."O Lord, Forgive me-For all the things I said I'd doyet forgotten after a day or twoFor all the fabricated truthAnd prayers I've missed, and for forgetting YouFor all my sky-scraping sins, seas, and mountains too-I beg for Your forgiveness, ya Ghafur..
"Warhamni.."O lord, Bless me-Cause I've so little on my handsThese good deeds they can't bring me anywhereMy sins outweigh them, that's for oneBut without Your blessings,The world and Jannah both won't have a place for me,For that I beg You, ya Raheem..
Poetry
In Your Namewritten by Nisa' Tuzzakirah
"Wajburni.."O lord, Rectify me-Correct me when I'm wrongEvery step that I miss, every sin I stumble onRepair my heart when I crumble down,With Your love, I'd be healed, my every scar,I beg You to let me feelYour presence in my soul, ya Jabbar..
"Warfa'ni.."O lord, raise my status-Not on this Earth, but towards Your heaven,For I am nothing but Your filthy servantAnd I can't step in with all these dirtI can't fly high, with all these hateSo I beg of Youto free me of my filthy state,Purify my heart, Ya Raafi'..
"Warzuqni.."O lord, give me sustenance-So that with the strength, I can spend time,In worshipping You.I am not afraid of poverty,Because I'm the slave of Al-Ghani,But I beg of You to sustain me with nothing but the haqq,Because its Only You I depend on, ya Razzaq..
"Wahdini.."O lord, guide me-To the one and only straight pathI ask of you each time in my salaah,"Ihdinas siraatal mustaqim,"The path of those, You've grantedUpon them favours,
And of Your anger,are they freeOh, how I yearn to be one of them, ya Hadi..
"Wa 'aafini.."O lord, strengthen me-In every single wayMy feet and hands so that I can stand,strong enough to prayStrengthen my heart so that I won't breakAt sticks and stones threw to make me shakeStrengthen my imaan so that I won't sway far,I beg of You, for Your aafiyah..
"Wa'fuanni.."O lord, pardon me-Again and again, I'm asking you for this,Because there's no other who is willing to forgiveAfter I blindly repeat my same old mistakesI beg of You to remove every single traceof fault I've made as I walked throughThis path only for You, ya 'Afuw..
The dams, that I've built strong, they broke,And these tears gushed out, my face, if could, it would be all soakedMy mind is empty, my heart at ease,I've longed to feel this kind of peace.
Shaking, still, I lowered my headOnto the prayer mat; my final prostrateOnly with You, ya Rabb, do I fly this high
In Your name, I live,And by Your name, I die.
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MUSOLLAHlisting courtesy of IslamicEvents.sg
MIRROR once again went back to school this month to share with you musollah at our tertiary education institutions.
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NUS
Kent Ridge Drive
LocationThe Shaw Foundation Building (AS7). Situated at the stair-case landing at level 6.DetailsTake the lift to level 6 before proceeding 1 level up the staircase to get to the musollah.
Science Drive 2
LocationFaculty of science Microbiology Block (MD4). Situated at the staircase landing at level 5.DetailsTake the lift at MD4-8. Ablution: use the nearby toilets available. Male and female toilets are on alternate floors.
Engineering Drive 1, Engineering Auditorium (EA)
Location(For muslimah only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 7.DetailsTake the lift nearest to the Pavilion Cafe.
School of Design & Environment 3 (SDE 3)4 Architecture Drive Spore 117566
LocationFor muslimin & muslimah. Situated at a staircase landing on level 4, opposite room LR427.
DetailsAblution : To be taken at the toilets nearby.
Central Library12 Kent Ridge Crescent Spore 119275
Location(For muslimin only). Situated below the entrance of Central Library. Take the stairs closest to the bookdrop slot outside the library.DetailsAblution : to be taken at the toilets nearby. Slippers, seja-dah and kain provided.
Kent Ridge Drive (Block AS3)
Location(For muslimin only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 6. Take the lift labeled AS3-1 which is on the RIGHT
Kent Ridge Drive (Block AS4)
Location(For muslimah only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 7
11 Law Link Spore 117589 (Block AS6)
Location(For muslimah only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 5. Take the lift which is nearest to Lecture Theatre 15(LT 15).
Engineering Drive 3 (Block E3)
Location(For muslimin only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 6.DetailsAblution : to be taken at the toilet which is nearby.
Engineering Drive 4 (Block E5)
Location(For muslimah only). Situated at a staircase landing on level 4.
Science Drive 2 (Block S15)
LocationSituated at a staircase landing on level 6. Take the lift up to level 6 and walk all the way up the stairs.DetailsAblution : can be taken using the tap outside, when you go out the door next to the musollah. Alternatively, the toilets nearby can also be used. Alternate levels have particular toilets for gents and ladies.
Lower Kent Ridge Road (Block SOC1)
LocationTake the lift from the main entrance. Go up to level 4. Upon exiting the nearest door, turn LEFT and proceed all the way to the staircase at the end. Walk all the way up to the mu-sollah which is at the staircase landing.DetailsSejadah, kain and telekong provided. Qiblat is 10 degrees to your right when you are facing the door. Ablution : to be taken at the toilet which is next to the office at level 4
Science Drive 2 (Block MD3) LocationSituated at a staircase landing on level 6. Take the lift la-beled MD3-1 up to the musollah.DetailsAblution : to be taken at one of the toilets nearby. Slippers, sejadah, telekong and kain provided.
Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library 1 Hon Sui Sen Drive, Singapore 117588
LocationNear Hon Sui Sen Library main entrance, there is a toilet. Take the staircase next to the toilet all the way to the top to get to the Musollah.DetailsYou have to take wudhu at the toilet near Hon Sui Sen Library
University Hall 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Spore 119077
LocationEnter Tan Chin Tuat wing building. At the lift lobby, turn left and go straight. Turn right and enter through the wooden door, past the lift, enter another wooden door and you shall see a musollah set up by the guards, with clean toilets nearby for ablution.DetailsAir-conditioned, clean and comfortable.
Engineering Drive 1, Engineering Auditorium (EA)
Location(For muslimin only). Situated at a staircase landing next to Dean's office on level 7DetailsTake the lift near to Engineering Auditorium.
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