In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful,
There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Mesenger.
The desert Arabs say, "We believe." Say, "Ye have no faith; but ye (only)say, 'We have submitted our wills to Allah,' For not yet has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His Apostle, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Quran 49:14)
I was listening to Dr Israr Ahmed give a beautiful explaination on the difference between a Muslim and a Beleiver. He went into such a detail that I had no doubts whatsoever, what needed to be done to become a beleiver. I will post the url at the end of this article so everyone can listen to it.
When it comes to Immigration, and our green card depending upon the definition of the word an immediate relative, or when it comes to taxes, where if the definition fits we could qualify for alot of money back from the government, we will not leave any stone unturned. In the above verse, Allah is differiantiating between a Mu'min and a Muslim. we should understand the definition of these two words.
So many times, you will hear that a non-practicing Muslim will say that they attest to oneness of Allah, so they are beleivers, and it is one in the same thing. It is not true, as you can see above. Most of us are Muslims by accidents, which mean that we were born in the Muslim family so we had no choice but to be a Muslim. Have we truly accepted Allah as our God, because one can not choose which order to follow and which order to delay from a God.
If we read Quran and ahadith, we will see that, most of the time, the word used is Mu'min or the believer, but not Muslim, and it is on purpose to distinguish between someone who says it from the mouth, and the one who shows it from the actions. I have used the term Prcticing Muslim in the past, and it is same as Mu'min.
For example, a person sign up for Military, and also wears the uniform, but will not respond to the order of the General. What do you think will happen to this soldier? I am so glad that Allah is merciful, because he waits for us to turn around, and not strike us down on first sin.
I will not say much, and let all of you listen to this wonderful explaination which definately will increase your faith at the least. He goes through an example that hits your heart, and a Muslim with a listening heart, should say Labbyaik to it.
Personally, I don't blame muslims by birth, because they never knew what is Islam, and how they can become a Mu'min, as their parents never taught them, because they didn't know. It reflects when I have conversation with older muslims who claim that Islam is what is followed from forefathers, and we should submit to it. If one is from Paksitan or India, they have never seen a woman going to masjid, so they starting to get a heart attack, when I mention that woman used to enter the main hall of the masjid, and sit visibly in the masjid behind men, and would even challenge the Khalifah on his ijtihad.
Let us make a pledge that we all will learn about Islam, and seek it with passion, and seek it for ourselves and not to argue with Scholars, and then try to practice anything that we learn, and share with our families after a congregation at home (which I hope everyeone is doing). Stop each other from sinning, and enjoin to follow Allah, and make an effort to Invite non-muslims to Islam, and establish the community that is an Ideal Muslim Society.
Please watch this video, if you are not afraid of being brainwashed into a believer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZc0yUWedus
JazakAllah Khairin
A wanna be Mu'min
AbuArman Jumani
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Try Allah's influence also...
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful,
All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer, and the Provider.
"And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. (Quran 65:3)"
Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that he rode the Prophet's camel while sitting behind the Prophet , and the Messenger of Allah said to him,
"O boy! I will teach you words [so learn them]. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you, be mindful of Allah and He will be on your side. If you ask, ask Allah, and if you seek help, seek it from Allah. Know that if the Ummah gather their strength to bring you benefit, they will never bring you benefit, except that which Allah has decreed for you. Know that if they gather their strength to harm you, they will never harm you, except with that which Allah has decreed against you. The pens have been raised and the pages are dry." At-Tirmidhi called it "Sahih Hassan".
I have been to gatherings, where mulsims are bent over backward to accomodate one or two people who are influential, in hopes to get help from them when they need it. They could be politicians, wealthy, community leaders, Imam of local masjid, or a scholar. This sentiment is very common, and it comes in many shape and sizes. Nothing wrong with it, but it is missing an enitity
Moreover, if we get stuck somewhere, we either depend upon our wisdom or ask others for help. This was the case with me as well until 3 years ago. My brain will only think of solutions and other humans who could help with some problem I am facing. Once, I started to learn more about the way of Islam, I realized that there is a force behind every action of everyone, who has more power than any influencial person on earth.
If we can bring Allah to our side, he will be "that relative who is wealthy and knows people" for us, and anywhere we go, or anything we do we can call him and say "hey dude, I need some help here...." and the funny thing is that he promised to respond, and sometimes we don't even have to move our tongue, and he is there to help, and sometimes you just have a firm beleive that Allah is there for you, and anything you think happens for you.
Of course, no friend comes cheap, and Allah also require us to keep our end of the bargain by obeying his commands, but I see that as a cheap bargain, because he has agents everywhere, and he has no restriction on how much he can help us. Remember his agents will not be able to help you if you have a picture or a dog or someone who has impurity on the body. Jsut remove these and you should be safe, InsaAllah. In my opinion, Allah is the best one to depend upon.
Alhamdulilah, since last 3 years, I have seen the power of Allah's influence in action many times. Impossible things happens when you beleive in him. It only works, if we put 100% beleive in him that he exists, he is watching, and we are on his good side. Now, there are many ways to get ot his good side, but thats the topic for another day.
Last night I was sitting in the masjid, and listening to a "non-scholar" scholar from tablighi jamaat, trying to prove that we can put our trust in Allah, and don't need to work for a few days, and come with him. That is just abusing the trust, because Allah did not create us to have him do everything for us and we become lazy, and hop around from masjid to masjid leaving our families, but "lakam dinulum waliaddin" (to you , your way, and to me, mine).
I am not talking about this foolish idea about leaving the camel untied and hoping that that camel will stick around since we gave him his favourite food. No, tie the camel and leave it to Allah to protect it.
Camel will stroll away beacuse it is natural, and we should the ways of nature and follow it.
Recently, I traveled to different parts of the world, and found that Allah's influence is strong in the heart of darkness of Philippines, and in the blinding brightness of Arab arrogance. I would like all of us to try this influence, and just have tawakal-Allah (trust in Allah) before we have trust in the Imam of the masjid, or in the wealthy cousin who can get you a job, or the computer engineer friend who you may need when your computer is broken. Respect everyone, but don't suck up to everyone except Allah.
Try Allah's influence by saying his name when leaving the house, say his name when returning, say his name when you get hurt, say his name when facing a problem, and don't do anything that he has asked not to do. Have trust in Allah, and try to make him happy, If he is happy, you will see that doors will open as you approach them, literally, no kidding. Just try it....
"O Allah, I submit to you and I believe in you and I have relied on you and I turn to you and I have argued by you. I seek refuge with Your might, there is no god other than You, from Your misguiding me. You are the Living who does not die while jinn and men will all die." (Muhammad ibn Abdullah(PBUH))
JazakAllah Khairin,
A dependent of Allah
AbuArman Jumani
All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer, and the Provider.
"And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. (Quran 65:3)"
Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that he rode the Prophet's camel while sitting behind the Prophet , and the Messenger of Allah said to him,
"O boy! I will teach you words [so learn them]. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you, be mindful of Allah and He will be on your side. If you ask, ask Allah, and if you seek help, seek it from Allah. Know that if the Ummah gather their strength to bring you benefit, they will never bring you benefit, except that which Allah has decreed for you. Know that if they gather their strength to harm you, they will never harm you, except with that which Allah has decreed against you. The pens have been raised and the pages are dry." At-Tirmidhi called it "Sahih Hassan".
I have been to gatherings, where mulsims are bent over backward to accomodate one or two people who are influential, in hopes to get help from them when they need it. They could be politicians, wealthy, community leaders, Imam of local masjid, or a scholar. This sentiment is very common, and it comes in many shape and sizes. Nothing wrong with it, but it is missing an enitity
Moreover, if we get stuck somewhere, we either depend upon our wisdom or ask others for help. This was the case with me as well until 3 years ago. My brain will only think of solutions and other humans who could help with some problem I am facing. Once, I started to learn more about the way of Islam, I realized that there is a force behind every action of everyone, who has more power than any influencial person on earth.
If we can bring Allah to our side, he will be "that relative who is wealthy and knows people" for us, and anywhere we go, or anything we do we can call him and say "hey dude, I need some help here...." and the funny thing is that he promised to respond, and sometimes we don't even have to move our tongue, and he is there to help, and sometimes you just have a firm beleive that Allah is there for you, and anything you think happens for you.
Of course, no friend comes cheap, and Allah also require us to keep our end of the bargain by obeying his commands, but I see that as a cheap bargain, because he has agents everywhere, and he has no restriction on how much he can help us. Remember his agents will not be able to help you if you have a picture or a dog or someone who has impurity on the body. Jsut remove these and you should be safe, InsaAllah. In my opinion, Allah is the best one to depend upon.
Alhamdulilah, since last 3 years, I have seen the power of Allah's influence in action many times. Impossible things happens when you beleive in him. It only works, if we put 100% beleive in him that he exists, he is watching, and we are on his good side. Now, there are many ways to get ot his good side, but thats the topic for another day.
Last night I was sitting in the masjid, and listening to a "non-scholar" scholar from tablighi jamaat, trying to prove that we can put our trust in Allah, and don't need to work for a few days, and come with him. That is just abusing the trust, because Allah did not create us to have him do everything for us and we become lazy, and hop around from masjid to masjid leaving our families, but "lakam dinulum waliaddin" (to you , your way, and to me, mine).
I am not talking about this foolish idea about leaving the camel untied and hoping that that camel will stick around since we gave him his favourite food. No, tie the camel and leave it to Allah to protect it.
Camel will stroll away beacuse it is natural, and we should the ways of nature and follow it.
Recently, I traveled to different parts of the world, and found that Allah's influence is strong in the heart of darkness of Philippines, and in the blinding brightness of Arab arrogance. I would like all of us to try this influence, and just have tawakal-Allah (trust in Allah) before we have trust in the Imam of the masjid, or in the wealthy cousin who can get you a job, or the computer engineer friend who you may need when your computer is broken. Respect everyone, but don't suck up to everyone except Allah.
Try Allah's influence by saying his name when leaving the house, say his name when returning, say his name when you get hurt, say his name when facing a problem, and don't do anything that he has asked not to do. Have trust in Allah, and try to make him happy, If he is happy, you will see that doors will open as you approach them, literally, no kidding. Just try it....
"O Allah, I submit to you and I believe in you and I have relied on you and I turn to you and I have argued by you. I seek refuge with Your might, there is no god other than You, from Your misguiding me. You are the Living who does not die while jinn and men will all die." (Muhammad ibn Abdullah(PBUH))
JazakAllah Khairin,
A dependent of Allah
AbuArman Jumani
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