Saturday 31 January 2015
Weekend words of motivation
بِسْمِ
اللّهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ
السَّلاَمُ
عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللّهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُ
To
achieve exceptional results, take exceptional action. Get in the habit of
quickly taking action, and you’ll get used to seeing your goals and dreams
quickly taking shape.
The
way you make use of your time determines the way your life unfolds. When you
hold your time in the highest regard, you’ll reach your highest level of
performance and fulfillment.
You
have plenty of time to create plenty of success and achievement. Simply make
full and effective use of each moment just as soon as it comes to you.
Taking
exceptional action does not require any special skill. It’s simply a matter of
choosing to make enthusiastic and persistent use of the skills you have.
You
can choose to waste a good portion of each day on things that don’t really
matter. Or, you can choose to fill your day with committed, effective action
that’s focused on achieving your goals.
The
choice is always yours to make. Go ahead, choose to take exceptional action,
and enjoy a truly exceptional life.
May
this weekend be filled with love and contentment
وَعَلَيْكُمُ
السَّلاَمُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
Friday 30 January 2015
Thursday 29 January 2015
Daily motivation
بِسْمِ
اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
السَّلاَمُ
عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُُ
Insist
on excellence from yourself and your efforts. Don’t settle for anything less.
Excellence
is not quick or easy, but that doesn’t mean it is out of reach. You know when
you’re doing your very best, so don’t let up until you’re doing it.
If
you’re going to make the effort, make it all the way. You can learn, and
improve, and learn some more, and make use of your experience to make your way
toward excellence.
The
energy you put into doing it right is energy that’s well invested. Instead of
wasting your time on half-hearted efforts, you can transform your time into
real, lasting value.
The
world may let you get by with less than you’re capable of giving. Yet true
fulfillment depends on knowing that you’ve given your best.
Insist
on excellence from yourself, and don’t stop until you’ve reached it. All of
this wonderful life is yours, so take the opportunity to make it all truly
count.
Have
a blessed day filled with love and happiness
Ways to maintain family ties
The Quraan instructs us: And fear Allah through whose medium you ask one another (for your rights) and be mindful of your relatives. (4:1) The Hadith informs us: ‘Whoever believes in Allah and the last day, let him maintain the bonds of kinship.’ (Bukhari). Here are some factors to maintain family unity:
1. Regular Visits
Visiting family members regularly maintains family bonds. Relatives should be visited for the pleasure of Allah.
‘Those who love one another for the sake of Allah will be under the
shade of Allah’s Throne, when there will be no shade on the Day of
Resurrection except the shade of the Throne. Prophets and martyrs will
envy them for their status.’ (Ibne Hibban)
2. Mutual Assistance.
Helping one’s relatives carries two rewards: ‘Charity
given to a poor person is an ordinary charity, but charity given to a
relative serves two purposes: one is a charity and secondly, an act of
upholding family kinship.’ (Tirmidhi)
‘Whosoever desires to have expansion in his sustenance and a prolonged life, should treat his relatives with kindness.’ (Bukhari)
3. Exchanging Gifts.
Showering relatives with gifts is an effective method of generating love between people. ‘Exchange gifts with one another, you will create love and goodwill amongst yourselves.’ (Abu Ya’laa)
‘Give presents to one another, for a present removes hatred from the chest…’ (Tirmidhi)
Adapted from article by: Jamiatul Ulama KZN
Wednesday 28 January 2015
World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day is not a celebration. It is not a festival. It is an
awareness drive aimed at educating, encouraging and breaking down
barriers as to what "hijab" is all about.
Just like we have annual seminars, conferences, conventions, workshops and campaigns, the first of February is set aside and dedicated to our Muslim females who don the hijab and to get others acquainted with it.
The awareness drive is similar to other initiatives held on a yearly basis. Through it, we hope to spread the message that it is our duty to don the correct hijab not for just a day but every single day. Wearing the hijab is not a one-off thing and this message needs to be stressed repeatedly.
This awareness drive gives the opportunity to those who have yet to build the courage and give the much-needed push to take that significant first step. It also provides a platform to those who are misinformed and have misconceptions about the hijab to clear their doubts and seek clarification.
For those who are inquisitive as to what the hijab is all about, this awareness drive will hopefully allow you to get a firsthand feel of it.
Personally, I have seen so much benefit from World Hijab Day and have known and heard of experiences from those who have been impacted positively from this awareness drive.
I wish the organizers of World Hijab Day the very best and hope all involved will help towards the success of this educational drive.
... Mufthi Menk
Just like we have annual seminars, conferences, conventions, workshops and campaigns, the first of February is set aside and dedicated to our Muslim females who don the hijab and to get others acquainted with it.
The awareness drive is similar to other initiatives held on a yearly basis. Through it, we hope to spread the message that it is our duty to don the correct hijab not for just a day but every single day. Wearing the hijab is not a one-off thing and this message needs to be stressed repeatedly.
This awareness drive gives the opportunity to those who have yet to build the courage and give the much-needed push to take that significant first step. It also provides a platform to those who are misinformed and have misconceptions about the hijab to clear their doubts and seek clarification.
For those who are inquisitive as to what the hijab is all about, this awareness drive will hopefully allow you to get a firsthand feel of it.
Personally, I have seen so much benefit from World Hijab Day and have known and heard of experiences from those who have been impacted positively from this awareness drive.
I wish the organizers of World Hijab Day the very best and hope all involved will help towards the success of this educational drive.
... Mufthi Menk
Divorced daughters in Islam
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: ‘Shall I not advise
you on an excellent Sadaqah (charity)? It is what you spend to provide
for a daughter who has been sent back to you, and who has no one but you
to earn her livelihood.’ (Musnad Ahmed)
‘Has been sent back to you’ means a
daughter sent back to her parents after being widowed or divorced by
her husband. It may also mean that some other circumstances have
necessitated her coming back to her parents. In these cases, all that
is spent to meet her requirements is treated as an excellent charity,
for it combines several acts of virtue: 1. Charity, 2. Helping a person
in difficulty, 3. Strengthening family ties, 4. Loving care for one’s
children.
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: ‘For
anyone helping a distressed person, Allah records 73 grades of
forgiveness, one of which shall suffice him for his well-being in all
worldly affairs and 72 will raise him spiritually on the Day of
Qiyaamah.’
Umme Salamah radhiallahu anha once asked the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam: ‘Shall I gain any reward for what I spend on the sons of Abu Salamah, my previous husband, for they are my sons?’ He replied: ‘Spend on them, you will be rewarded for spending on them.’ (Mishkaat)
It is a praiseworthy act to treat one’s children with loving care even
when they are not in need of help. Once, the Prophet sallallahu alaihi
wa sallam embraced his grandsons. The chief of Banu Tameem said: ‘I have 10 children and have never shown affection to any of them.’ The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam looked at him sharply and said: ‘He who does not show mercy, will not be shown mercy.’
Adapted from: Al Jamiat Vol 10.1
Daily motivation
بِسْمِ
اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
السَّلاَمُ
عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُُ
nstead
of judging in advance whether or not something will be enjoyable, make the
intention to enjoy. And then live the reality of your own intention.
Your
present attitude does not have to be restricted by your past experiences.
Choose an attitude that will bring value and fulfillment, wherever you are,
whatever you’re doing.
Let
the substance of your life flow from your conscious, intentional choices.
Decide how you will live each moment, and then follow through with that
decision, no matter what does or does not happen in that moment.
The
outside world is absolutely real and exerts significant influence. Yet you have
even greater influence over the way your life unfolds.
Let
go of the assumption that certain situations must necessarily engender certain
attitudes and responses from you. In fact, turn it around and allow your
positive, purposeful attitude to cast a bright and empowering light on every
situation.
Create
your own solid intentions of excellence, fulfillment, joy and effectiveness.
Then live those intentions, no matter what.
May
noor and rahmah of اللَّهُ سبحانه وتعالي descend upon us on this beautiful day
ان شاءالله
وعليكم
السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
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Tuesday 27 January 2015
World Hijab Day
Join The World Hijab Day Campaign ...
A day where all women irrespective of race, colour, creed, religion don Hijab for the day!
For more info on this global initiative, visit www.worldhijabday.com
A day where all women irrespective of race, colour, creed, religion don Hijab for the day!
For more info on this global initiative, visit www.worldhijabday.com
Journey of the Spirit
MSA Union of South Africa in conjunction with Journey of
the Spirit for one night only brings you a comedy and anasheed evening with
Omar Regan (USA) from Rush Hour, Zain Bhikha and Khalid Belrhouzi (France).
Come join them and more at the Wits University Great Hall at 7:30pm on the 3rd
of Feb 2015.
Tickets cost R140 each.
For bookings call
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Monday 26 January 2015
Daily motivation
بِسْمِ
اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
السَّلاَمُ
عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُُ
Don’t
waste this precious day creating regrets. Invest your time creating value.
Don’t
work against your own interests by using your energy to feel sorry for
yourself. You can use that same energy, and more, to get beyond whatever may be
troubling you.
The
choices you make are what determine the quality of the life you live. Every time
you have a choice to make, you have the opportunity to make life richer and
more fulfilling.
You
are immersed in abundance and possibility. Have the presence of mind to see it,
and have the courage to make the most of it all.
There’s
no limit to the number of ways you can make a difference. Remind yourself of
that, and remind yourself of all that truly matters to you.
Opportunity
is yours and it is called life. Now, live it well.
May
this day bring joy and contentment in our lives ان شاءالله
وعليكم
السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته