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Muharram — Safar 1435

December 2013

Visionary Youth — Great Nation

Volume 3 — Issue 11

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A p o l o gy d o e s n ' t m e a n t h

a t y o u w e r e w r o n g

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r s o n w a s r i g h t . I t m e a n s

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r o t h e r f o r m o r e t h a n t h r

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n i g h t s. " P r o p h e t Mu h a m m a d (

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[ A g r e e d U p o n ]

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Editor

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From the Editor

Dear Readers,As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

Hope you are doing well.

Islam is a religion of love and respect. Those sins and habits that ignite the feelings of hate andenmity against others are strictly forbidden in Islam. Back-biting is one of those major habits and sins that

are strictly prohibited according to the commandments Islam; Qur’an and Sunnah. Islam demands from us that ourrelationship with our fellow Muslim brethren should be based on sincerity, respect and transparency.

Do you know what is back-biting? It is to say unwanted words or del iberately vilify your Muslim brother in h is absence which hewould dislike if he comes to know about it. Even if his faults that you discuss might really be a part of his personality. And if thosefaults are not really present in h im that you discussed, this will fall in the category of slander. Back-biting is among the meanest

manners and most serious sin.

Prophet Muhammad ( ) said, “Do you know what back-biting is? The companions of Prophet ( ) said Allaah and HisMessenger know best. Then He said, “It is to say something about your brother that he would dislike.” Abu Dhar (RA) asked, “If

what you say about him is true?” The Messenger of Allaah ( ) said, “If what you say about him is true, you are back-bitinghim, but if it is not true then you have slandered him.” [Sahih Muslim]

Allaah says, “Never backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the esh of your brother? You would hate it, and fearAllaah. Verily, Allaah is the One Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful.”

The Prophet ( ) said, “A man might speak a word without thinking but because of its implications, he will plunge into the Hell-

re further than the distance between the east and west. [Agreed upon]So dear readers! We should always avoid the habit of back-biting and even our brothers are being ridiculed or

backbite, we shou ld defend their honor and dignity.

Very truly yours,

Asif Khurshid

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MyVision December 2013 Al Khabeer & Al Aleem

Names of Allaah By Rohma Arfeen

AL KHABEER & AL ALEEM

(The Knowledgeable & the Expert)

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Al Khabeer & Al Aleem MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

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The Prophet and Children By Ameer Hamza

Ibrahim was of two and half

years when he died and holdinghis body in hands that person

was shedding tears. His fellows

were surprised to see this. When

one of the followers asked that

are you shedding tears? We

cannot believe it. He replied yes,

eyes are shedding tears and heart

is gloomy, but he would never

utter a single world which would

displease Allaah. The person was

sad on the death of his son.

That person was the one

who promised glory in the

hereafter for those who

would remain patient

on the death of a child.

He was the one who

used to make children

sit besides him and

feed them. That was

the person who would

prefer saying salaam

to the children passing

by him.

He was the man who

would spare time out

of his tough routine

to ask for the health

of the sick son of a

Jew. The man who

used to

amuse children and treated the

children of friends and foes alike.

Who was that person of such

glorious traits? He denitely

would not be an ordinary person

but the greatest and noblest

person ever lived… This is the

tale of none other than our great

Sire Muhammad ( ). Yes world

greatest commander, greatest

doctor, professor, greatest justice,

the great messenger of Allaah,the last messenger of upon whom

Allaah chose to nish his series of

prophethood.

The best model, ideal for all

humanity. Whose way of life was

considered perfect and declared

by Allaah the source of success

and blessing in the life after death

if adopted in this world.

MyVision December 2013 The Prophet and Children

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Caliph’s House

A Visit to Caliph’s House MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

A Visit to Caliph's House By Ahmad

A n old woman with fragile body had a great

desire to have a meeting with the Caliph and

thought of having one-to-one conversation with

him. The second reason of her eagerness to have

meeting with the Caliph was that as she had learnt the

tales about grace and glory which dierent rulers and

King enjoyed in the history, so she wanted to witness

it practically so in one way or the other she managed

to reach near the house of Caliph.

When she saw the appearance Caliph’s house, she

was surprisingly shocked to see it’s simplicity and

veried again from the people there if that was really

the Caliph’s place of living. Looking at the frail muddy

house with no guard at its doors, no team of servants,

and the old woman thought indeed people had made

her fool; this could never be Caliph’s residence. But

even then she made her mind to enter the house which

people were telling her as Caliph’s house.

A s she was not certain about the owner of the

house, she was curious, having a sense of fearand ambiguity in her mind. When she gave a

glance to the thing present there in the house, she

could not observe anything which could prove it as

a Caliph’s house and the stu she could see there

was nothing more than required for a layman’s basic

day-to-day needs. She was quite sure that it was not

Caliph’s house. Then she moved to the courtyard of

the house where she saw a women sitting in very

simple clothes. The old women after formal Islamic

greeting (salaam) and being oered to sit beside the

lady, asked:

“Where is the owner of this house?”

When she was told that she is the owner of the house

then the old women asked her again:

“Why this house looks desert-like, showing the signs

of uninhabited wilderness, deprived of any hustle and

bustle?”

“Because the man who is the real owner of this house

is always busy to ensure pleasures and hustle and

bustle of others houses,” The lady replied in a very

kind and compassionate manner.

Both the women were indulge in their conversation

when a person after giving a slight knock entered the

house, said salaam to both the ladies and started

pulling water out of the side-by well. He went on

looking at both the ladies in a secretive manner which

annoyed the old woman and she spoke to the house-

lady:

“Why this person is looking at you time and again?

Daughter please turn your face to the other side and

let me teach him a lesson.”

But a smile on the face of the house-lady made

the old women curious about the person and

then all her emotions and feelings of suspense

and irritation vanished away when the lady told her that

he was none other than the Caliph of Muslims and herhusband Umar bin Abdul Aziz. The old woman was

surprised to see this face of the Caliph of Muslims as

he himself was pulling water out of the well and was

passing a very simple and ordinary life.

The Caliph’s wife then said to the old lady that she

must not be so surprised to see all this as the true

ruler should be servant of his people. He should not

feel any hesitation in doing his own works with his own

hands and should do all those necessary things which

may lead to the prosperity of the common people of

his kingdom.

Dear children! They were the real leaders and

elders of Muslims and the annals of history

are replete with such examples. Only they

should be ideals for all Muslims and to follow them

would denitely lead us to the path, not only of worldly

progress and prosperity, but also towards the Divine

blessings and successes in the life hereafter.

A VISIT TO

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MyVision December 2013 Three Travellers Towards a Single Destination

Three Travellers Towards a Single Destination By Irfan Khalili

Pact of Hudaibiya had been inked and the

parties had started following and obeying

its conditions. Prophet Muhammad ( ) had

returned to Madinah along with all his companions.

People of Makkah were happy as they saw the

Muslims’s arrival in Makkah with narrow minds. But

many visionary person saw the return of Muslims as

a serious development and as a sign of a looming

catastrophic ‘storm’. This was the reason that they

would seem seriously concerned and worried.

Among them was Khalid Bin Waleed.

Khalid Bin Waleed while sitting under a date-tree

was absorbed in a deep thought. Would look tensed

by facial expressions. His farsightedness suggested

the reconciliatory pact of Hudaibiya as sheer victory

of the Muslims. This was the reason that when this

pact was under process, he left the place and went

out of Makkah even. His dignity could not bear that

Muslims could come to Makkah with such ease and

convenience. His acute vision would take notice of

the impending implications of this agreement and he

in his thoughts was analyzing the past three battleswith Muslims.

He in his imagination viewed the day of Badr

in which there was an army of one thousand

which confronted with the force 313 with no

weapons, vehicles and trainings etc., which could

have been annihilated just in a single assault, but

what actually happened that day? Human mind

cannot believe all this.

Then he recalled the day of Uhd. The day when

every troop of the enemy was passionate

and eager for revenge of their near and dear

ones killed in the battle of Badr. So they launched

their assault and attacked the Muslims of Madinah.

They were highly hopeful for their victory as their

every soldier entered the eld with the thought of

“do or die”, “to kill or being killed.” Although due

to a mistake by Muslims, the enemies gained a

tactical advantage but ultimate victory was for the

Muslims.

Then Khalid bin Waleed would stare at the sky

reminding of other war with Muslims. The day when

it seemed as if the people of the whole Arabian

peninsula had collectively invaded Madinah. The

invasion was planned in such a manner so thatMuslims had no space to maneuver. The Muslims

were circumscribed in Madinah. Only a trench was

a barrier between the two rival forces. There was

an eye ball to eye ball situation for may days. This

had added to the anxiety and worry of Muslims.

But all of a sudden, sky casted with clouds and

silence prevailed everywhere. A storm seemed

imminent. Then wrath of Allaah engulfed the forces

of non-believers of Makkah in the form of a mighty

storm. The hearts of mushrikeen trembled and their

tents and camping were torn-out and uprooted by

irresistible wind. It created chaos and stir among

the forces of the enemy and they ran unbridled.

A fter recalling all these incidents in which

Muslims remained at better position, Khalid

bin Waleed would unintentionally utter,

“Indeed there is some secret power helping these

people”, and then his unparalleled sagacity and

farsightedness visualized the faintheartedness of

people of Makkah on the occasion of Hudaibiya

pact.

His lips moved again, “To confront Muhammad ( )

and his companions is against wisdom.” His facial

expression would portray that he was in deepthought and his mind was lled with whims.

Meanwhile a rider appeared at a distance and Khalid

started staring at him. The rider came near him and

gave him a letter of Khalid’s brother. Khalid took the

letter and started reading it impatiently, “Brother

Khalid. When Muhammad ( ) went for pilgrimage,

I accompanied him. He asked me about you that

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Destination

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Three Travellers Towards a Single Destination MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

where is Khalid? I searched for you a lot but I did

know where you were. When I told Muhammad ( )

that I was unaware of you whereabouts, he said

that he was surprised that a wise person like Khalid

is still out of the fold of Islam. He also said that he

eagerly wished that the qualities of Khalid be utilized

for Islam and Muslims. O brother Khalid. I speak the

truth the no other religion is matchable with Islam

and it is a complete conduct for life. No other leader

could match with Muhammad ( ) and he is the true

person, and he would really respect your traits and

qualities. Why you are still deprived of the aection

and warmth of Muhammad ( )?”

This letter added fuel to re as Khalid was

already in a state of x and confusion. But then

there passed one of his friends Safwaan, son

of a Makkah’s feudal. The boy came near Khalid and

asked the cause of Khalid’s preoccupation. Khalidspoke to him, “What would be the outcome of all this?”

“Of what”, the friend asked. “Our confrontation with

Muslims”, Khalid said. “We will be the winners as we

are powerful in men and weaponry”, said Safwaan

in a proud manner. “But Safwaan, the results of

last three battles have negated your claims”, Khalid

said in a clear and louder voice. “Anyhow Quraish

would be the ultimate winners”, Safwaan showed

stubbornness.” “But I am visualizing something

dierent” asserted Khalid. “Whatever your opinion

might be”, the boy went away after uttering his last

words.

“I totally agree with you. I can see that Muhammad ( )

and his companions have the assistance of Allaah and

they would be victorious”, said one of Khalid’s closest

friends, Usman bin Talha. “So what is you plan?”,

Khalid tried to explore Usman’s inner thoughts. “I

wanted to talk to you about Islam but your rigidity

and strict opposition to Islam kept me away for this”,

Usman revealed his true intentions. “So what now”,

Khalid asked. “I want to know you intentions. What

don’t you tell me about your thoughts about Islam”,

Usman asked a counter question.

“We should embrace Islam”, Khalid said in a decisiveway. “You are right Khalid”, agreed Usman. “This

area and its environment is not safe for us now and

we should move to Yasrib tomorrow” recommended

Khalid.

The next day they silently moved towards Madinah.

On the way they stayed in a village under a date tree.

They were engage in conversation when they saw a

person coming towards them. They were staring at

him who could be that person at that time of night.

Then Usman recognize him as Amar bin Aas.

“But why he is here”, he had moved to Habasha long

time ago,” Khalid asked in a curious manner. Amar

bin Aas reached near them and they both stood to

receive him and them asked him to sit with them.

“Where are you coming from?”. “Habasha”, he

replied. “Where to go?”, asked Khalid. “Madinah”,

Amar bin Aas said. “That good to know, we will have

an excellent journey together.” “But why you are

going to Madinah?”, asked Amar bin Aas.

“We have recognized the truth of Islam and we are

going to embrace it,” Khalid said in a very categorical

manner. “I am also going for the same purpose”,

Amar bin Aas said in a very pleasant tone.

The next day Muhammad ( ) was present

in Masjid-e-Nabvi among his companions

teaching them about Islam. During conversation,

all of sudden, Muhammad ( ) said in an excited

manner, “Look Makkah has throw his best towards

us”. This was when those three were still a bit away

from Makkah. When the companions listened to this

news, they were very happy and excited and most

was Waleed. Waleed came out of Madiah to receive

them and told them about their news. They said that

they have not sent any messenger to Muhammad ( )

then how did he came to know about them that they

were on their way? “His Lord gives him ( ) news”,Waleed said.

When the three entered the mosque, all were looking

at them. “Khalid! For what have you come?”, asked

the Messenger of Allaah ( ) in a very polite and

kind manner. “We are here to embrace Islam”,

Khalid replied. On listening to this, the pleasure and

excitement of all the Muslims present went out of

proportions and the mosque echoed with the voices

of “Allaahu Akbar!”

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MyVision December 2013 A Golden Key to Successful…

http://productivemuslim.com By Grandma Jeddah

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A Golden Key to Successful… MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

“Did you do your homework?”

Sound familiar? Well, it is that

time of year again – school

books, pencils, homework,

and report cards… school is

back in. If you think one of the

most challenging aspects of theschool year is getting your kids

to do their homework timely

and regularly, you are not alone.

But do not fret… there is hope!

Here are several things you can

do to make homework time less

stressful and more enjoyable this

year, in-sha-Allaah.

Initial Checks

The rst thing you want to do

is rule out if your child has a

learning disability. Some kids donot want to do their homework

because they have special

learning challenges. These

children may need additional

instruction or one-on-one help.

Your child’s teacher should be

able to help you determine if your

child has a learning disability.

Reward

If a learning

disability is not

causing your child’slackluster homework

performance,

try oering him

something that will be

an incentive to do his

homework. Using an

Incentive Chart is one

of the best ways to

motivate your child to

do something he has

little desire doing.

Of course, incentive

charts and

rewarding children

for proper behavior

have become a

controversial issue

as of recent. Some

are of the opinion

that rewarding your

child for good behavior can

send the wrong message. They

feel that children should behave

properly simply because this is

the suitable thing to do. They also

contend that it can make a child

dependent upon being rewardedwhenever they are encouraged to

behave properly. There is validity

in all of these points. However,

throughout the Qur’an Allaah

reminds us often of the reward

we will receive for being righteous

and obeying His laws.

“But those who feared their

Lord will have gardens

beneath which rivers ow,

abiding eternally therein, as

accommodation from Allaah. And that which is with Allaah is

best for the righteous.” [3:198]

“But whoever comes to Him

as a believer having done

righteous deeds - for those

will be the highest degrees [in

position]” [20:75]

Adults with their full mental

faculties receive encouragement

from Allaah to obey His rulings.

Children, who are of less sound

mind, can benet from incentives,

as well.

Make a Star ChartOne of the simplest incentive

programs is the Star Chart

system. It is really quite easy to

set up. When you set up your

Star Chart system, explain the

new program to your child prior

to implementing it. Let him know

you have found a fun new way

to help him do his homework.

Get a blank sheet of paper and

write your child’s name at the

top. Inform him that each day he

completes his homework on time,he gets a star. Let him know that

after he earns 10 stars, he gets a

special treat. Then the two of you

brainstorm dierent places he

would like to go or toys he would

like you to purchase or some

other special activity he would

like to participate in.

Keep in mind the reward need

not be expensive

or lavish. Maybe he

would like to have hisfriends over to spend

the night. Ensure the

selection of rewards

is what you are willing

to follow through

on. Then post the

star chart and list of

rewards where your

child can view them

often. The refrigerator

or bedroom door are

good places wherehe will see them often

as a reminder.

Some parents prefer

using more elaborate

charts to help their

child feel how special

the Star Chart system

is. Ready-made

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colorful charts can be purchased

at school supply stores and

some department stores in the

stationary section. You can also

design your own star chart with

colorful pictures, fancy drawings

or adhesive stickers to make theprogram initially more exciting.

This can be a special activity for

you and your child to work on

together. It can make the chart

even more special, because it

allows you and your child to

participate in an enjoyable activity

together.

Each day your son does his

homework, place a star on his

chart. Be sure to let him know

he has a star when you put itup. The days your son neglects

completing his homework,

remove a star at the end of the

day. If he does not have stars to

remove, put up a check. Checks

are used with the Star Chart

system and should be explained

to your child as well. They are

given when your son fails to

complete his homework for the

day. Make sure you let him know

he has a star o (or check) for not

doing his homework.

Avoid squabbling with your child

over his failure to complete his

homework. Let the stars and

checks speak for you, instead. If

your son gets six checks, deprive

him of a privilege he enjoys. You

can take away the computer

for one, two, or three days

(depending on age); take away

his outside playtime, or whatever

you deem he would dislike givingup.

Keep in mind that every set of

ten stars earns a reward. Once

a set of ten has been earned,

the individual stars from that ten

cannot be removed.

Incentive IdeasHere are some rewards you can

use for your star chart:

Outings•

Small toys•

Friends over•

Slumber party•

Special dessert•

Help mom cook•

Play game with mom•

Bubble bath•

Select menu for dinner•

Mom helps with a chore•

Get hundred rupees•Extra time on computer•

Extra TV time•

Extra time on video game•

Take a walk with mom•

Remove six checks from•

the chart

Disincentive Ideas

Here are a few ideas you can use

for penalties:

Less or no computer time•

Less or no TV time•

Less or no video game•time

No outing•

Pay money•

100 jumping jacks•

20 push-ups•

Clean house•

Fold clothes•

Wash dishes•

Stay in room for time out•

(1-minute per year in age)

Write standards•

Go to bed early•

Keep in mind, some children

may defensively make comments

such as “I don’t care about stars

anyway!” Or “So what?” Ignore

these comments and continue

with the program.

Do not give up on the Star

Chart system. It is a remarkable

discipline method that brings

amazing results. Keep up the

good work, and you are sure to

see success, in-sha-Allaah.

Using the Star Chart system for

homework is a marvelous way to

help you and your child become

more productive this school year.

Children no longer have to listen

to constant nagging from parents.Parents are able to inspire good

homework habits by using

gentle encouragement instead of

harsh enforcement. This makes

homework time more pleasurable

for both parent and child.

Now you are all set with a golden

key for a productive school year

of homework with you and your

child.

[Grandma Jeddah is the mother of11 children and 13 grandchildren.

She has taught hundreds of

students at an Islamic school in

Los Angeles, California for over

thirty years. She is the author of

Discipline without Disrespecting:

Discover the Hidden Secrets of

How to Eectively Discipline Your

Muslim Child – And Keep Your

Peace of Mind While at It.]

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The Old Priest By Asif Khurshid

The Old Priest MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

My

new name

is Abdullah bin

Abdul Rahman

and previous name

was Anslam Tormira.

My hometown is located

on an island in Spain. My

father was a respectable

gure and I his only son. He

sent me to a priest at a veryearly age to learn religion.

He was an old priest of the

church. Everyone respected him,

even kings used to request him for

supplication and sent him many

gifts, hoping they would be blessed

from his supplications.

I served the priest selessly and

soon won his trust. He entrusted me

keys to many compartments, except

one. It was a key to a bedroom which

he always kept with himself.

I lived with him for ten years. Once

he fell ill and he was unable to

join in the gatherings. He sent me

instead to represent him. One day

all the priests were debating the

true interpretation of a prediction in

Injeel . This was about a messenger who

would come after Eesa (AS). The debate

was inconclusive and the meeting

dispersed. I told my teacher-priestthe whole story. He said that this verse

could only be understood by scholars of

outstanding vision and knowledge. I fell

to his feet and humbly requested him for

the name of that person who would be the

next messenger. I beseeched him for the

sake of all the years I had served him.

He told me that if I knew the name, I would

b e

k i l l e d

by the other

priests.

Finally he told me

that the name of the

prophet after Eesa (AS)

was Muhammad ( ), the

Prophet of the Muslims, and

possessor of the fourth andnal book from Allaah.

Then I asked of his opinion about

the present religion of Christians?

He told me that had the Christians

been on the original Christianity,

they would have been on true

religion but their religion has been

changed altogether.

He told me to embrace Islam, the true

way of success. Then I asked him why

he did not embrace it. He said that

I am very old and I cannot face the

people and they would kill me right

after knowing that I have accepted

Islam. But yes, he is following the

original teachings of Christ.

Then I asked should I embrace Islam?

He replied that you are blessed with

wisdom and you can save yourself from

being killed so you should instantly

move towards them and should accept

Islam as it is the only way of success,both in this world and in the life hereafter.

So I acted upon his advice and left for

Tunis. There the Sultan of Muslims was Abul

Abbas. I told him the whole story through a

translator. He fully assisted me in embracing

Islam and taught me shahadah. Thus I

became a Muslim and my new name as I

told earlier is Abdullah!

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http://www.islam-qa.com By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

MyVision December 2013 Is There a Creator of Universe?

Is There a

CREATOR

of UNIVERSE?

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Is There a Creator of Universe? MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

We thank you for your question, and would like to

answer by quoting a number of aayaat (verses) from

the Book of Allaah (the Qur’an – the scripture of Islam),

then you can think to yourself about the matter and

if the truth becomes clear to you, you will have no

choice but to follow it.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning), “Were

they created by nothing, or were they themselves

the creators? Or did they create the heavens and

the earth? Nay, but they have no rm Belief. Or

are with them the treasures of your Lord? Or are

they the tyrants with the authority to do as they

like?” [52:35-37]

“Verily, the creation of the heavens and the earth,

and in the alternation of night and day, and the

ships which sail through the sea with that which

is of use to mankind, and the water (rain) which

Allaah sends down from the sky and makes theearth alive therewith after its death, and the

moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He has

scattered therein, and in the veering of winds

and clouds which are held between the sky and

the earth, are indeed aayaat (proofs, evidences,

signs) for people of understanding.” [2:164]

“It is He Who sends down water (rain) from the

sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of all

kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks,

from which We bring forth thick clustered grain.

And out of the date-palm and its spathe come

forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and

gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates,

each similar (in kind) yet dierent (in variety and

taste). Look at their fruits when they begin to

bear, and the ripeness thereof. Verily! In these

things there are signs for people who believe.”

[6:99]

“And it is He Who sends the winds as heralds

of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain),

till when they have carried a heavy-laden cloud,

We drive it to a land that is dead, then We cause

water (rain) to descend thereon. Then We produceevery kind of fruit therewith. Similarly, We shall

raise up the dead, so that you may remember or

take heed.” [7:57]

“Have not those who disbelieve known that the

heavens and the earth were joined together as

one united piece, then We parted them? And We

have made from water every living thing. Will they

not then believe?” [21:30]

“Is not He (better than your gods) Who created

the heavens and the earth, and sends down

for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We

cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty

and delight? It is not in your ability to cause

the growth of their trees. Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe

equals (to Him)!” [27:60]

“He has created the heavens and the earth

without any pillars that you see, and has set on

the earth rm mountains, lest it should shake with

you. And He has scattered therein moving (living)

creatures of all kinds. And We send down water

(rain) from the sky, and We cause (plants) of every

goodly kind to grow therein.” [31:10]

“See you not (O men) that Allaah has subjected

for you whatsoever is in the heavens andwhatsoever is in the earth, and has completed

and perfected His Graces upon you, (both)

apparent (i.e., Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful

pleasures of this world, including health, good

looks, etc.) and hidden (i.e., one’s Faith in Allaah,

knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous

deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the

Hereafter in Paradise, etc.)? Yet of mankind in he

who disputes about Allaah without knowledge or

guidance or a Book giving light!” [31:20]

“And the two seas (kinds of water) are not alike,

this fresh, sweet and pleasant to drink, and that

saltish and bitter. And from them both you eat

fresh tender meat (sh), and derive the ornaments

that you wear. And you see the ships cleaving

(the sea-water as they sail through it), that you

may seek of His Bounty, and that you may give

thanks.” [35:12]

“Have you not seen how your Lord spread the

shadow? If He willed, He could have made it

still – then We have made the sun its guide [i.e.,

after the sunrise, it (the shadow) contracts and

vanishes at noon, and then again appears in theafternoon with the decline of the sun, and had

there been no sunlight, there would have been no

shadow] Then We withdraw it to Us – a gradual

concealed withdrawal. And it is He Who makes

the night a covering for you, and the sleep (as)

repose, and makes the day nushoor (i.e., getting

up and going about here and there for daily work,

etc., after one’s sleep at night or like resurrection

after one’s death). And it is He Who sends the

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winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His

Mercy (rain), and We send down pure water from

the sky. That We may give life thereby to a dead

land, and We give to drink thereof many of the

cattle and men that We had created,” [25:45-49]

“And it is He Who has let free the two seas (kindsof water), one palatable and sweet, and the other

salt and bitter, and He has set a barrier and a

complete partition between them.” [25:53]

“And a sign for them is the dead land. We gave

it life, and We brought forth from it grains, so

that they eat thereof. And We have made therein

gardens of date-palms and grapes, and We have

caused springs of water to gush forth therein.

So that they may eat of the fruit thereof, and

their hands made it not. Will they not, then, give

thanks? Glory be to Him, Who has created all the

pairs of that which the earth produces, as well asof their own (human) kind (male and female), and

of that which they know not. And a sign for them

is the night. We withdraw therefrom the day, and

behold, they are in darkness. And the sun runs

on its xed course for a term (appointed). That

is the Decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.

And the moon, We have measured for it mansions

(to traverse) till it returns like the old dried curved

date stalk. It is not for the sun to overtake the

moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They

all oat, each in an orbit. And a sign for them is

that We bore their ospring in the laden ship (of

Nooh). And We have created for them of the like

thereunto, so on them they ride. And if We will, We

shall drown them, and there will be no shout (or

helper) for them (to hear their cry for help) nor will

they be saved, Unless it be a mercy from Us, and

as an enjoyment for a while.” [36:33-44]

“We created you, then why do you believe not?Then tell Me (about) the human semen that

you emit. Is it you who create it (i.e., make this

semen into a perfect human being), or are We the

Creator? We have decreed death unto you all, and

We are not unable, To transgure you and create

you in (forms) that you know not. And indeed,

you have already known the rst form of creation

(i.e., the creation of Adam). Why then do you

not remember or take heed? Tell Me! The seed

that you sow in the ground. Is it you that make

it grow, or are We the Grower? Were it Our Will,

We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would

be regretful (or left in wonderment), (Saying),‘We are indeed Mughramoon (i.e., ruined, or lost

the money without any prot, or punished by

the loss of all that we spent for cultivation, etc.)!

‘Nay, but we are deprived!’ Tell Me! The water

that you drink, Is it you who cause it from the

rain clouds to come down, or are We the Causer

of it to come down? If We willed, We verily could

make it salt (and undrinkable). Why then do you

not give thanks (to Allaah)? Tell Me! The re which

you kindle, Is it you who made the tree thereof

to grow, or are We the Grower? We have made

it a Reminder (for the Hell-re, in the Hereafter);

and an article of use for the travellers (and all

others, in this world). The glorify with praises the

Name of your Lord, the Most Great. So I swear

by mawaaqi ’ (setting to the mansions, etc.) of the

stars (they traverse), And verily, that is indeed a

great oath, if you but knew, That (this) is indeed

an honourable recital (the Noble Qur’an).” [56:57-

77]

“So glorify Allaah, when you come up to the

evening [i.e., oer the Maghrib (sunset) and ‘Isha’

(night) prayers], and when you enter the morning

[i.e., oer the Fajr (morning) prayers]. And His isall the praise and thanks in the heavens and the

earth, and (glorify Him) in the afternoon [i.e., oer

‘Asr (mid-afternoon) prayer] and when you come

up to the time when the day begins to decline [i.e.,

oer the Zuhr (mid-day) prayer]. He brings out the

living from the dead, and brings out the dead from

the living. And He revives the earth after its death,

and thus shall you be brought out (resurrected).

And among His Signs is this, that He created you

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(Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa (Eve) from

Adam’s rib, then his ospring from the semen,

and], - behold you are human beings scattered!

And among His Signs is this, that He created for

you wives from among yourselves, that you may

nd repose in them, and He has put between

you aection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed

signs for a people who reect. And among His

Signs is the creation of the heavens and the

earth, and the dierence of your languages and

colors. Verily in that are indeed signs for men of

sound knowledge. And among His Signs is the

sleep that you take by night and by day, and your

seeking of His Bounty. Verily, in that are indeed

signs for a people who listen. And among HisSigns is that He shows you the lightning, by way

of fear and hope, and He sends down water (rain)

from the sky, and therewith revives the earth

after its death. Verily, in that are indeed signs for

a people who understand. And among His Signs

is that the heaven and the earth stand by His

Command, then afterwards when He will call you

by single call, behold, you will come out from the

earth (i.e., from your graves, for reckoning and

recompense). To Him belongs whatever is in the

heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him.

And He it is Who originates the creation, then will

repeat it (after it has perished), and this is easierfor Him. His is the highest description (i.e., none

has the right to be worshipped but He, and there

is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens

and in the earth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-

Wise.” [al-Room 30: 17-27]

“Is not He (better than your gods) Who created

the heavens and the earth, and sends downfor you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We

cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty

and delight? It is not in your ability to cause

the growth of their trees. Is there any god with

Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe

equals (to Him)! Is not he (better than you gods)

Who has made the earth as a xed abode, and

has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed

rm mountains therein, and has set a barrier

between the two seas (of salt and sweet water). Is

there any god with Allaah? Nay, but most of them

know not. Is not He (better than your gods) Who

responds to the distressed one, when He callsHim, and Who removes the evil, generations after

generations. Is there any god with Allaah? Little is

it that you remember! Is not He (better than your

gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land

and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds

of glad tidings, going before His mercy (rain)? Is

there any god with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah

above all that they associate as partners (to Him)!

Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who

originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it,

and Who provides for you from heaven and earth?

Is there any god with Allaah? Say: ‘bring forth

your proofs, if you are truthful’ Say: ‘None on the

heavens and the earth knows the unseen except

Allaah, nor can they perceive when they shall be

resurrected.’” [al-Naml 27:60-65]

This is a selection of clear aayaat that include the

answer to your question. We invite you to join the

community of the believers and to enter the religion

of Islam which Allaah has chosen as the religion for

all mankind. Peace be upon those who follow true

Guidance.

Islam Q&ASheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

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Poisonous Flowers By Haroon Aslam

Dear children!

You must have read about ower

and their medicinal benets

for various diseases but today

the harmful eects of some

owers would be discussed. It is

commonly believed that harmful

owers and plants like Sumac

plant etc. only grow in forests andthe owers/plants that grow in

lawns of our houses are harmless,

is absolutely wrong. This fact

should be known to everybody

that the ordinary plants which

we mostly use for eating and

decorate our homes with them

have some of their parts are

deadly. These plants contain

some masses like noxious

proteins, which if enter the

stomach or even touched with,

would prove severely detriment.

The most important example to

quote here is of one of the most

popular fruit’s seeds. This fruit is

apple and it should be known that

although if all the seeds of one

apple are swallowed would not

harm, but if eaten in excess and

are chewed could result in death

of the person. Actually apple

seeds contain a small amount of

cyanide, which is a lethal poison,but you are protected from the

toxin by the hard seed coating.

If you eat whole apple seeds,

they pass through your digestive

system relatively untouched. If

you chew the seeds thoroughly,

you will be exposed to the

chemicals inside the seeds, but

the dose of toxins in one apple is

small enough that your body can

easily detoxify it but excess could

be horrible. Same is the case with

bitter almonds and the seeds of

Cherries and Peaches.

Tomatoes are favorite of many

people and they love to use them

especially in Salad. But it should

be in mind that if the tomato is

not fully ripe would ultimately

cause stomach problem andmore dangerous are its leaves.

Leaves of tomato have poisonous

eects and eating up of leaves

would result in death of the

person.

Similarly, in Rhubarb-plant,

only Petiole is the thing which

is usable and is mostly used

as vegetable, as drink and in

pastries. Its leaves are highly

toxic and lethal if eaten up.

They can make our Kidneysdysfunctional and if used in

excess, the aected person

would go unconscious.

Delphinium plants are considered

toxic to humans, causing severe

digestive discomfort if ingested,

and also skin irritation and

sometimes can cause death as

well.

Dieenbachia plant which is also

called Dumb cane, is mostly

put in our home-gardens and is

very nice looking but if any part

of it enters mouth will cause

severe damage to mouth and

tongue. Sometimes tongue is

deprived of its movement ability.

So it is necessary that one mustwash ones hands properly after

touching or handling this plant.

Likewise, Oleander, Foxglove,

Hemlock, Daodil, Ceiba are

some the ower plants which

have toxic and poisonous

material in them and if eaten up

or in some cases touched, could

consequently have horrendous

eects for human health and life.

So dear children it is verynecessary to have knowledge

about all such plants and trees

so that we might not become a

victim of any of these plant or

ower.

P OISONOUS

F LOWERS

Anthurium Scherzerianum: These fowers are poisonous because they have

Calcium Oxalate crystals, which can irritate the skins and the eyes

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Allaah’s Book - The Rope of Allaah MyVision Muharram — Safar 1435

Allaah's Book - The Rope of Allaah By Saad Anwar

ALLAAH’S

BOOK(THE WORD OF GOD)

“The Word of God”. Now what is the Word of

God? The meaning of the Word of God is Qur’an.

The root word of Qur’an in Arabic is qira. Which

means “The book which is read frequently”. It is

very important to read Qur’an .But we should not

only read it, but also to act upon it. Qur’an is a

source of guidance. Without it we cannot achievesuccess in our life. It is also an miracle, because

it was revealed 1400 years ago and it is still read.

It contains the sweetness which has a positive

eect on our hearts. The Qur’an does not means

that Islam is a religion of paper. The Qur’an is

an instruction manual for us. Like if I make a

machine, so I will write an instructional manual

to tell the people how this machine is going to

work. At the end, I would like to write a verse of

Qur’an From Surah Al-Alaq:

“Recite in the name of your Lord who

created” [96:1]

THE ROPE

OF ALLAAH Allaah addresses us in the Qur’an in a very

beautiful verse, “And hold rmly to the rope

of Allaah all together and do not become

divided…” [3:103]

This is an instruction given by Allaah to hold tight

and to abide by his rope. One would argue, whattype of rope is Allaah telling us to abide by? Well

the Sunnah explains and interprets the Qur’an,

without Sunnah we will not be able to fully

comprehended the Qur’an.

Prophet Muhammad ( ) explained the meaning

of the rope of Allaah. He says, “The book of

Allaah is the extended rope of Allaah.”

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