Location : Badr is located about 80 miles from Madina

When the battle was fought : Friday, 17th Ramzan 2 AH, 13th March 624 AD.

Muslim Army: 313 men, mainly infantry with 2 horses & 70 camels

Mushrikeen Army: 1000 men, mainly riders with 100 horses and 700 camels

Muslim martyrs: Vary between 14 and 100 according to different traditions

Mushrikeen killed: 72 out of which 36 killed by Imam Ali(a.s.)
Result: Battle won by Muslims

Healing from Quran is of three types.
1) Legislative effect: This includes eiman (faith) in Allah as not only the Creator but the Sustainer and the Protector (Rabb) . This also includes the benefits of salaa, sawm, khums, zakaa, hajj……………………….

2) Health Guidelines: Health-promoting items from the Qur’an and ahadith of the ma’sumeen include use of honey, olive, fruit, lean meat, avoiding excessive eating, and prohibition of alcohol, pork, homosexuality………..

3) Direct healing effect of Quran: Recitation of Quran by the sick person or for the sick person has shown to have a direct healing effect on the sick person. This most likely uses medical benefits of Echo. Echo of sound is such a powerful force that it has been used to blast off mountains. Now the miniaturized version of Echo is used in medicine to break kidney stones (lithotripsy), and gallstones. Listening to the recitation of Holy Quran, in a study conducted by Dr. Ahmed E. Kadi and Associates, has been shown to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and to cause smooth muscle relaxation. The Prophet (S.A.W.) always stressed reading the Qur’an loudly and not silently by saying “The comparison between a silent reader and a recitor (Qari) is like a bottle of perfume when it is closed and when it is opened.”

Heart Ailments

Place right hand on the place of pain and recite 3:145

Recite and/or write 50:37 on water and drink it.

Recite and/or write 3:8&9, 13:28, & 10:22 on water and drink it. Also may be worn as tawidh.

Recite and write Suratur Rahmaan (55) with saffron, wash with water and drink it.

Recite Suratul Inshirah.

BROKEN HEART

Write Suratul Fatiha on an earthenware plate, wash with water and drink it.
Recite 13:28

LOVE

Recite Suratu Yaseen 7x on 7 separate almonds trough palm of the right hand and give to spouse.
Recite Bismillahirrahmaanirraheem 786x on water and give spouse to drink.
Recite Suratun Nisa (4) 7x daily.
Recite Suratul Jumua’ (62) on Friday.
Recite Suratul Quraysh (106) on roses and give both parties to smell.
Recite Suratul Muzzammil 41x on a sweet thing and give spouse to eat.
Recite 3:31 3x on water and give spouse to drink.
Recite 12:29&30 on a sweet thing and give to both parties to eat.
Recite 38:32 on a sweet thing and give both parties to eat for 7 days.
Recite 5:54 on a sweet thing and give to both parties to eat.
Recite Suratul Qadr (97) with hand on hair of spouse.
Recite 8:62&63 on a sweet thing and give to both parties to eat.
Recite 36:83 on a sweet thing and give to both parties to eat.
Recite 33:40 on some fragrant flowers and a sweet thing and give spouse to smell/eat.
Recite Ayatul Kursi 2:255 equal in number to the total number of both their names.
Recite 9:129 30x on Friday night thinking of spouse.

Memory and increase in knowledge

20:114 7x after every wajib salaa
Recite Suratul A’laa (87) after Fajr Salaa
Recite Suratul Muddathir (74)
20:25-28 20x after Fajr Salaa
Ayatul Kursi 2:255-257 especially between Fajr and Dhuhr on Friday.

Headache

Recite 35:41,42 placing right hand on the head.
Recite 3:8&9
Suratut Takathur (102)

Epilepsy

Recite Suratush Shams (91) in the person’s ears.
Recite Suratul Falaq & Suratun Naas and blow.
Recite 3:1-3 and first part of aya 4 (or wear as a taweedh)
Recite Suratul Baqara (2) and keep the written text with you.
Write Suratush Shuraa (42), wash with water and sprinkle over patient.
Recite Suratul Layl (92) in the ear of patient.
Recite Suratut Tahreem (66) over patient.

AYAAT TO BE RECITED FOR PHYSICAL AILMENTS

FEVER: Suratul Ambiya 21:69
HEADACHE Suratul Fatir 35:41
Migraine Suratu Aali Imran 3:8-9
EYES Ayatul Kursi
Suratun Nur 24:35 (on water and use as eyedrops)

EARACHE Suratul Hashr 59:21-24 (Place hand on ear and recite)
NOSEBLEEDS Suratu Hud 11:44
SPEECH PROBLEMS
Recite Suratu Bani Israil (17) on water with saffron dissolved in it and drink
TOOTHACHE Suratul Fatiha, Suratul Ikhlas, Suratul Qadr, and 27:88
SHOULDERS Suratul Baqara 2:107 (x3)
CHEST Suratul Baqara 2:72-73
STOMACH Suratut SuratuTariq (complete)
Aali Imran 3:8

BACKACHE
Suratu Aali Imran 3:145
Suratul Qadr x7
LEGS Suratul Kahf 18:27

JOINTS Suratul Hashr 59:21-24 3x with hand on joints
BOILS Recite Suratul Inshirah (94) 3x on the boil
PILES Suratul Burooj (85)

Pregnancy and labour
Fertility treatment –

Recite Suratul Fajr (89) 3x daily
Fast and break fast with milk on which Suratu Muzzammil has been recited 77x
Recite part of 21:89 (Rabbi laa tazharniy fardaw wa anta khayrul waarithiyn) in the qunoot of every salaa
During Labour

1. Recite Suratul Inshiqaq (84) 7x
2. Recite Suratul Inshirah (94)
3. Recite Suratul Qadr as much as possible
4. Write 46:35 and 3:35 on paper, wrap it in a cloth and tie it around mum’s right leg during labour
5. Recite Suratu Maryam .

Infancy
Increasing breast milk

Write ayaat 8&9 of Suratur Ra’ad and wear as ta’widh on right arm. Alternatively write with saffron on a china plate, and drink the water.
Write Suratul Hijr with saffron, wash and drink.
Write Suratu Yaasin with saffron, wash and drink.
Write aya 21 of Suratul Mu’minun with saffron, wash and drink.
To wean a child from breastfeeding, write aya 14 of Suratu Luqman and make the child wear it as a tawidh.

Crying child

Write ayaat 108 to 112 of Suratut Taha and make the child wear as tawidh.

Recite Suratul Ghashiya (88)

Teething problems

Write Suratul Qaaf (50) with saffron, wash and apply sparingly to child’s gums.

General
Disobedience

Recite Suratush Shuara 7x and Suratul Ahzaab once and blow on child.
After every wajib salaa recite Aya 15 of Suratul Ahqaaf 7x thinking of the child in question.
To keep away effects of ‘evil eye’

Recite 7:54-56
28:35 7x after salatul tahajjud
Ayatul Kareema (21:89) 121x after Fajr salaa for 40 days
Recite Suratul Humaza (104)

Effective Qur’anic Dua’s
Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (A.S.) had expressed surprise ,that why when in need Mumi’neen do not use the following 4 duas available to them .

1. To overcome fear of Authority/ruler
”Wa Ufawwizu Amree ilallaah inallaaha baseerun bil ibad” Suratul Mu’min 40:44
………and I entrust my affair to Allah, Surely Allah sees the servants.
2. For Rizq (sustenance)
”Mashaallahu laa Quwwata illa billah”

Suratul Kahf 18:39
…….. It is as Allah has pleased, there is no power save in Allah?……
3. For Sorrows/sufferings
La ila ha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minazzalimeen Suratul Ambiya 21:87
…..There is no god but Thou, glory be to Thee; surely I am of those who make themselves to suffer loss.
4. Other issues/Needs
Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakeel Suratu Aali Imran 3:173
………Allah is sufficient for us and most excellent is the Protector.

Spiritual Upliftment
For acceptance of good deeds
Suratul Bayyina 21x

Increase in eiman (faith)

Suratul ‘Asr regularly

For Allah’s mercy on oneself and parents

Suratul Qadr after salaa 11x

When passing a graveyard

Reciting Suratul Ikhlas 11x

All the Ayaat listed below begin with the phrase “O! Humankind”. They indicate a code for practical living.

AYA
YAA AYYUHAN NAAS…….. (O HUMANKIND!) -Practical living

2:21
Ibada – that which encompasses every action in life which one does for the pleasure of Allah and thus nourishing the nafs. In simple words it is those acts which connect us to Allah.

2:168
Halal sustenance – in all spheres.

4:1
Equality of man and woman (not sameness). To uphold the rights of all especially womb relations (Ref: Risalatul Huquq – Imam Ali Zaynul Aabedeen A.S.)

4:170
Eiman – “Eiman is iqraar (testimony) accompanied with deeds and Islam is iqraar (testimony) without deeds.” Imam Ja’fer As-Sadiq (A.S.)

4:174
Qur’an as clear evidence of right and wrong and a clear light – by extension to use it for guidance to success

7:158
Eiman in Allah and His rasul and to follow in his footsteps (ittibaa’)

10:23
Admonition – one’s rebellion against the laws of Allah in essence against oneself. Each to be returned to his/her Rabb and given report of life transactions.

10:57
Qur’an as healing, guidance and mercy for mu’mineen.

10:104
Testimony of Rasulullah – by extension should be ours too.

10:108
Responsibility of actions on oneself – Rasulullah not a custodian over us

22:1
Warning of Qiyama – admonition to get life (past. Present…. And planning for future in order)

22:5
Contemplation of creation of human being and bringing to life of earth with water to re-inforce belief of ‘raising’

22:49
Rasulullah a warner to humankind (therefore a mercy)

22:73
Parable of fly – futility of calling upon other than Allah

31:33
Warning of Qiyama when parent-child relationship also to no avail – not to be deceived by life of the world + Shaytan

35:3
Contemplation on who provided sustenance?

35:5
Not to be deceived by life of the world + Shaytan

35:15
Clear declaration that humankind dependant on Allah – The Self Sufficient

49:13
Most honoured with Allah the one with taqwa – obedience with sincerity – “Do not pretend to obey Allah; but obey him sincerely and faithfully. Let this desire of obedience be engraved in your mind and be deep rooted in your hearts. Let it rule over your words and deeds.” Sermon 203-Nahjul Balagha

2:104
Do not say something and mean something else to mock someone – in this case ra’ina with a slight twist of accent means stupid instead of ‘listen to us’.

2:153
When seeing assistance to rely on Sabr (usage of all available resources and abilities and then relying on Him) and Salaa (submission)

2:172
Ensure all sustenance (Physical, Mental, Emotional & Spiritual) is tayyib and to do Shukr (done best by utilising that which He has given)

2:178
Laws of qisaas (retaliation)

2:183
Purpose of fasting – taqwa (Awareness, God conciousness) In essence doing all the wajibaat and keeping away from Muharrimaat.

2:208
Submission together – not to follow Shaytan- open enemy

2:254
To spend out in His way before Qiyama – every good deed, however small is immeasurably significant.

2:264
Do not render sadaqa useless by reproach

2:267
Give out of the best that you have – don’t give that which you would’nt have

2:278
Keep away from Ribaa (usury)

2:282
Record debts with witnesses – if you are a witness be just

1. Talking “at” instead of “with” your mate. Let his or her body language be your guide. When you’re talking “at” your partner, he or she will tense up. When you’re talking “with” your spouse, he or she will relax.

2. Tuning out — instead of tuning in – to what your mate is saying. When you mind begins to wander, stop and remember that what your partner is saying is important to him or her.

3. Forgetting to thank your mate. Not thanking your spouse for being considerate, thoughtful or kind makes him or her feel unappreciated and foolish for caring about you. even if your mate did something as simple as remembering to wash the laundry or cook dinner or pay an outstanding bill. although it may be generally “considered as a duty”, it is not. In fact the main duty in a marriage is to make the other person happy, for most people, ultimately that does not necessary have to do with chores or bills.

4. Getting defensive instead of saying, “I’m sorry.” When you mess up, the sooner you sincerely say, “I’m sorry,” or “I was wrong,” the sooner your mate can stop resenting you.

5. Always saying, “I’m sorry,” yet never changing. An apology buys you another chance. However, if you keep making the same mistake, apologies not only seem empty, but annoying as well.

6. Being repeatedly late. Frequently keeping your partner waiting is not only inconsiderate, it’s arrogant.

7. Playing the victim. This behavior not only accuses your spouse of hurting you, but adds insult to injury by implying that he or she is doing it intentionally, when that may not be the case. not everyone has the same capacity of receiving accusations, so it is safest not to jump and accuse your mate of having bad intentions, even if they have repeated similar mistakes in the past.

8. Jumping to conclusions. Presuming that you know what your partner feels — and why — without first getting all the facts is only going to push him or her away.

9. Badmouthing your spouse behind his or her back. This not only adds to the list of secrets you keep from your mate, but also tells others how little you respect your partner.

10. Thinking that doing something once is enough. If you only temporarily stop making the above mistakes — and don’t continue to monitor yourself to keep from slipping back into bad habits – If your spouse was satisfied with that last boquet of roses you bought her or that last set of golf clubs you got him, all signs point to the fact that giving and receiving gifts is a good thing. So keep it up! you’re teasing your partner with changing one time and going to the same old song and dance. You’re also kidding yourself that you’re committed to improving your marriage, when really you’re not.

It was for some time that Zakariyya, son of Ibrahim, felt attracted towards Islam although his father, mother and all the family members were Christians and he too was the believer of Christianity. Both his conscience and heart were inviting him towards Islam. At last, against the liking of his father, mother and family-members, he accepted Islam and surrendered himself to the commandments of Islam.

The Hajj season commenced. Young Zakariyya left Kufah with the objective of performing Hajj and had the honour of meeting Al-Imam Jaffir As-Sadiq (AS) in Madinah. He narrated to Imam (AS) the incident of his acceptance of Islam. Imam (AS) enquired:

“What virtue of Islam attracted your attention?” He replied: “I can only say that it was Allah’s words in Qur’an which impressed me and holds true in my case. Allah says to his Prophet (SAW) in Qur’an: “O Prophet! Earlier you didn’t know what the Book is and didn’t know what the faith is, but We revealed to you this Qur’an and made it a light by which We guide whomsoever We wish.”

Imam (AS) said: “I confirm Allah has guided you.”

Then Imam (AS) said thrice:

“O Allah! You Yourself be a guide to him.”

Afterwards Imam (AS) said:

“My son, now whatever questions you have, asks me”.

The Youngman said: “My father, mother and family-members, are all Christians. My mother is blind. I am associated to them and I am compelled to eat with them. What am I supposed to do in such circumstances? “

Imam (AS): “Do they eat pork?”

Zakariyya: “No, O son of Prophet (SAW)! They don’t even touch pork.”

Imam (AS): “Then, there is nothing wrong in your association with them.”

Then Imam (AS) said: “Be careful about your mother’s health. Be kind to her till she is alive. When she dies, don’t give her body to anyone else. You personally take charge of her corpse.” Here, don’t tell anyone that you have met me. I will also come to Makkah. Insha Allah (Allah willing), we will meet in Mina.

In Mina, the Youngman went in search of Imam (AS). There was a huge crowd around Imam (AS).

The people, like the children surrounding their teacher and asking questions one after the other without giving any time, were asking questions one after the other from Imam (AS) and were listening to his replies.

The Hajj season came to an end and the Youngman returned to Kufah/Koofa. He had kept in mind Imam’s (AS) advice. With firm determination, he started serving his mother and never failed to be kind and loving to his blind mother. He served food to her with his own hands. He even used to check her clothes and head to see that no lice might be present. This change in the behavior of the son, mainly after his return from Makkah, was surprising for his mother. One day she asked her son:

“Dear Son! Earlier, when you followed our religion, you were not so kind to me. Now what has happened to you that though I and you are not the same in respect of religion, you are more kind to me than before?”

Zakariyya: “Dear mother! A person from the descendants of our Prophet (SAW) has told me to do so.”

Mother: “Is he himself a Prophet?”

Son: “No, he is not a Prophet. He is the son of the Prophet (SAW).”

Mother: “My son! I think he himself is a Prophet as this type of advices and preaching’s not given by anyone except the Prophets.”

Zakariyya: “No mother! Be sure that he is not a Prophet. He is the son of the Prophet (SAW). Basically, no Prophet is supposed to come to earth after our Prophet Muhammad (SAW).”

Mother: “My son! Your religion is very good. It is better than all the other religions. Teach me your religion.”

The Youngman told his mother the ‘Shahadatayn’ (meaning: “There is no god but Allah and Muhammad (SAW) is his Messenger”).

Thus, the mother became a Muslim. Then the Youngman taught his blind mother the process of reciting salat (prayer). The mother grasped it and recited the Zuhr (noon) and the Asr (afternoon) salats. It became night. She succeeded in reciting both the Maghrib (evening) and the Isha (night) salats. Suddenly, late in the night, the mother’s condition (of health) changed; she fell sick and got bed-laid. She called her son and said:

“My son, once more teach all the things you had taught me.”

Once again, the son taught his mother the Shahddatayn and all the principles of Islam, that is, belief in Allah, Prophet (SAW), angels, the Divine Books and the Ma’ad (Day of Resurrection) . The mother repeated all these as a symbol of her belief and acceptance and offered her life to the Creator.

In the morning, the Muslims gathered for giving her Ghuslul-Mayyit (obligatory bath to the dead) and her burial. The person, who recited Sulatul-Mayyit (prayer for the dead) and buried her, was none but her young son, Zakariyya.

Timing and conditions of salat are mentioned in the following verses of Quran:

1- Chapter: 11 , Verse: 114

and keep up prayer in the two parts of the day and in the first hours of the night; surely good deeds take away evil deeds this is a reminder to the mindful

2- Chapter: 24 , Verse: 58

o you who believe! let those whom your right hands possess and those of you who have not attained to puberty ask permission of you three times; before the morning prayer, and when you put off your clothes at midday in summer, and after the prayer of the nightfall; these are three times of privacy for you; neither is it a sin for you nor for them besides these, some of you must go round about (waiting) upon others; thus does allah make clear to you the communications, and allah is knowing, wise

3- Chapter: 4 , Verse: 103

then when you have finished the prayer, remember allah standing and sitting and reclining; but when you are secure (from danger) keep up prayer; surely prayer is a timed ordinance for the believers

4- Chapter: 17 , Verse: 78

keep up prayer from the declining of the sun till the darkness of the night and the morning recitation; surely the morning recitation is witnessed

5- Chapter: 2 , Verse: 238

attend constantly to prayers and to the middle prayer and stand up truly obedient to allah

6- Chapter: 5 , Verse: 6

o you who believe! when you rise up to prayer, wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles; and if you are under an obligation to perform a total ablution, then wash (yourselves) and if you are sick or on a journey, or one of you come from the privy, or you have touched the women, and you cannot find water, betake yourselves to pure earth and wipe your faces and your hands therewith, allah does not desire to put on you any difficulty, but he wishes to purify you and that he may complete his favor on you, so that you may be grateful

7- Chapter: 17 , Verse: 110

say: call upon allah or call upon, the beneficent allah; whichever you call upon, he has the best names; and do not utter your prayer with a very raised voice nor be silent with regard to it, and seek a way between these

8- Chapter: 4 , Verse: 43

o you who believe! do not go near prayer when you are intoxicated until you know (well) what you say, nor when you are under an obligation to perform a bath– unless (you are) travelling on the road– until you have washed yourselves; and if you are sick, or on a journey, or one of you come from the privy or you have touched the women, and you cannot find water, betake yourselves to pure earth, then wipe your faces and your hands; surely allah is pardoning, forgiving

9- Chapter: 4 , Verse: 101

and when you journey in the earth, there is no blame on you if you shorten the prayer, if you fear that those who disbelieve will cause you distress, surely the unbelievers are your open enemy

10- Chapter: 62 , Verse: 9

o you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on friday, then hasten to the remembrance of allah and leave off trading; that is better for you, if you know

Quran in several verse has advised people to treat their parents with respect and kindness. Here are the list of verses in which Quran has explained how to treat parents:

1- Chapter: 46 , Verse: 15

and we have enjoined on man doing of good to his parents; with trouble did his mother bear him and with trouble did she bring him forth; and the bearing of him and the weaning of him was thirty months; until when he attains his maturity and reaches forty years, he says: my lord! grant me that i may give thanks for thy favor which thou hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that i may do good which pleases thee and do good to me in respect of my offspring; surely i turn to thee, and surely i am of those who submit

2- Chapter: 31 , Verse: 14

and we have enjoined man in respect of his parents– his mother bears him with faintings upon faintings and his weaning takes two years– saying: be grateful to me and to both your parents; to me is the eventual coming

3- Chapter: 29 , Verse: 8

and we have enjoined on man goodness to his parents, and if they contend with you that you should associate (others) with me, of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them, to me is your return, so i will inform you of what you did

4- Chapter: 4 , Verse: 36

and serve allah and do not associate any thing with him and be good to the parents and to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the neighbor of (your) kin and the alien neighbor, and the companion in a journey and the wayfarer and those whom your right hands possess; surely allah does not love him who is proud, boastful;

5- Chapter: 17 , Verse: 23

and your lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but him, and goodness to your parents. if either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them (so much as) “ugh” nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word

6- Chapter: 2 , Verse: 83

and when we made a covenant with the children of israel: you shall not serve any but allah and (you shall do) good to (your) parents, and to the near of kin and to the orphans and the needy, and you shall speak to men good words and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate. then you turned back except a few of you and (now too) you turn aside

7- Chapter: 6 , Verse: 151

say: come i will recite what your lord has forbidden to you– (remember) that you do not associate anything with him and show kindness to your parents, and do not slay your children for (fear of) poverty– we provide for you and for them– and do not draw nigh to indecencies, those of them which are apparent and those which are concealed, and do not kill the soul which allah has forbidden except for the requirements of justice; this he has enjoined you with that you may understand

your guardian-lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and is firmly established on the throne.

2- Chapter: 25 , Verse: 59

he who created the heavens and the earth and all that is between, in six days, and is firmly established on the throne (of authority): Allah most gracious: ask thou, then, about him of any acquainted (with such things).

3- Chapter: 57 , Verse: 4

He it is who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and is moreover firmly established on the throne (of authority). he knows what enters within the earth and what comes forth out of it, what comes down from heaven and what mounts up to it. and he is with you where so ever ye may be. and Allah sees well all that ye do.

4- Chapter: 11 , Verse: 7

he it is who created the heavens and the earth in six days – and his throne was over the waters – that he might try you, which of you is best in conduct. but if thou wert to say to them, “ye shall indeed be raised up after death”, the unbelievers would be sure to say, “this is nothing but obvious sorcery!”

5- Chapter: 32 , Verse: 4

It is Allah who has created the heavens and the earth, and all between them, in six days, and is firmly established on the throne (of authority): ye have none, besides him, to protect or intercede (for you): will ye not then receive admonition?

6- Chapter: 10 , Verse: 3

verily your lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and is firmly established on the throne (of authority), regulating and governing all things. no intercessor (can plead with him) except after his leave (hath been obtained). this is Allah your lord; him therefore serve ye: will ye not receive admonition?

7- Chapter: 50 , Verse: 38

we created the heavens and the earth and all between them in six days, nor did any sense of weariness touch us.

Following verse, explain these six periods:

8- Chapter: 41 , Verse: 9

say: is it that ye deny him who created the earth in two days? and do ye join equals with him? he is the lord of (all) the worlds.

9- Chapter: 41 , Verse: 10

he set on the (earth), mountains standing firm, high above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measure therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion, in four days, in accordance with (the needs of) those who seek (sustenance).

10- Chapter: 41 , Verse: 12

so he completed them as seven firmaments in two days, and he assigned to each heaven its duty and command. and we adorned the lower heaven with lights, and (provided it) with guard. such is the decree of (him) the exalted in might, full of knowledge.

Based on above three verses, some argues that the duration of creation was eight periods and therefore there is a contradiction in Quran. This is clearly not the case here because in the four days mentioned above, also is include the creation of earth in the first two days. Therefore in summary, based on Quranic verses, God created the earth and this world in the two days. In the next two days, the world was prepared for evolving the life. Afterward, skies and spiritual world were created in the last two days.

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Fighting, racism,Prejudice and intolerance

Salam u alykum,
Islam has taught all Muslims to submit and pray to Allah(s) shoulder to shoulder with no regards to any national , ethnic, class or colour differences. Islamic egalitarianism still gains converts from the oppresses peoples all over the world. However, this dominant reality is sometimes marred by individual behaviour, which is contrary to the ideal of islam.

Some Muslims fall for the age old trick of satan and start playing the silly inferiority/superiority game. some stereotype others, harbour and /or tolerate prejudice aginst other human beings, des[ite the fact that all human being are equal, from the same man and women. 49:13

How should we save our selves from falling into this trap? How should we help others stay above the killing maladies of discrimination on the grounds of racism,nationalism and the like. What can we do now to become better human beings? here are some tips on how we can launch our personal Jihad(struggle) aginst this disease that plagues humanity at large.

The Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a) said : If one of you sees something evil he should change it with his hand. If he can not, then he should speak out aginst it, and if he can not do even that, he should at least detest it is his heart, this being the weakest form of faith.....
1) Knowledge is Power
Do we know what the Holy Qur'an and sunna say about racism, parochialism and the like? The Holy Qur'an established individual character as the critaria of merit and sucess--Not colour, tribal or economic status of a person. The Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a) expounded and established these ideals in the Islamic Society which he developed. So, firstly. let our parents, children, Islamic Schools, and Teachers learn and Teach those ideals of islam.

Seek Help From Allah(s)

We can get rid of racial and prejudicial attaitudes within ourselves with the help of Allah(s). Implore by Dua, sincerily and with focus for those people and groups, who renmain oppressed, subject to humiliations , subject to difficult behaviour. after all dua increases love between people. Also supplicate for yourself , near and dear ones, and others to gain freedom from prejudices and attitude of appreciation and tolerance of others. Ofcourse, remember that dua without action is nothing.

3) Hate only Hatred

The Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a) never hated anyone. He neither hated makkah nor the makkans who tortured him, straved hiom and his people and killed his companions. He continued to pray even for his worst enemies like abujahal.

From the Quran

"O Mankind, We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is he who is the most righteous of you" (Quran 49:13).

Explanation: There are several principles, which this verse presents:

1. This message is not just for Muslims only because God is addressing all of humanity. While Muslims are one brotherhood, this is part of a larger brotherhood of humanity.
2. God is telling us that He has created us. Therefore He knows the best about us.
3. He says that He created us from one man and one woman meaning then that we are all the same.
4. It also means that all human beings are created through the same process, not in a manner in which some are created with a better mechanism than others.
5. God is the One who made human beings into different groups and people.
6. These differences are not wrong, rather a sign from God ("And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colors. Verily, in that are indeed signs for those who know" [Quran 30:22]).
7. Note that no word equivalent to race is used in this ayah or any other verse of the Quran.
8. Islam, however, limits the purpose of these distinctions to differentiation and knowing each other. This is not meant to be a source of beating each other down with an attitude of `my group is better than your group’ or false pride as is the case with tribalism, nationalism, colonialism, and racism.
9. The only source of preference or greatness among human beings is not on a national or group level, but it is at the individual level.
10. One individual who is (higher in Taqwa), more conscious of his Creator and is staying away from the bad and doing the good is better, no matter what nation, country or caste he is part of. Individual piety is the only thing that makes a person better and greater than the other one.
11. However, the only criterion of preference, Taqwa, is not measurable by human beings. Indeed God is the One Who knows and is aware of everything so we should leave even this criterion to God to decide instead of human beings judging each other.

4. Make sincere Tawbah (repentance to God)

If we have hurt someone through our tongue or attitude, we need to seek God’s
forgiveness. It is also important to seek the personal forgiveness of that persons as well if s/he is within reach as an Islamic pre-requisite to seek God’s forgiveness.

There has to be a personal acknowledgment of wrongdoing and a commitment to change.

This is done by turning to God and seeking His Forgiveness for looking down on other beings due to a false belief in someone’s inferiority.

5. Watching Our Tongue

The Prophet (saww) said: “Whoever can give me a guarantee for what is between his two jaws and between his two legs, I can assure him Paradise”.

Keeping this in mind, effort should be made to curb useless talk, which can lead to worse things like backbiting and slander of individuals and groups of people.

Defining backbiting, the Prophet said that backbiting is anything that you say about someone in his absence that may displease him.
When he was asked by one of the Companions, `even if he is as I describe him?’ he responded by saying, If he is as you
describe him then you are guilty of backbiting, otherwise you are guilty of slander (which is worse than backbiting).

To add emphasis to how awful slander is, consider that the Prophet said it is worse than adultery because if a person commits adultery, Allah can forgive him if he repents.

But a slanderer will not be forgiven until the person he had been speaking about forgives him.

6. No ethnic jokes please

Ethnic jokes are not innocent humor.
They carry the virus of bigotry most of the time.

Think about how hurt we feel when some comedians depict
Muslims as terrorist.

Consider this verse of the Quran: “O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former; nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former, nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames.

How bad is it, to insult one’s brother after having Faith. And whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed wrong doers” (Quran 49:11).

Such silly and hurtful jest clearly goes against the type of manners Allah and His Prophet expect from us.
It’s a sin in Islam to ridicule or laugh at any beings, and if they are a
group, the sin is stronger.

7. Don’t call people, Kalla, Gora, Desi, Chapta, or Abd

Muslims disliked being called Moor, or Mohammaden. We insist that since we write our name Muslims that’s how everyone should spell our name. So let’s call other people with the names they like for themselves. Fair enough?

Alhamdu lillah most Muslims don’t do this.
But once in a while we hear names, which we need to challenge.
The Urdu term “Kalla” or “Gola” is used by some for Africans.
While it literally means “black” and “slave”, the way it is used most of the time is demeaning.

The same is true for the Urdu term Chapta or Peela, which refers to the color, and features of South East Asian people. Gora in Urdu for Caucasians falls in the same category although it also just means a white person, but is used to convey historical distrust and betrayal of the white colonial lords.

Desi on the other hand is mostly used to describe stereiotypical images of South Asians “curry smelling” Indians and “pakis.”
It is often used as a term of self hate in the second generation.

Similarly some Arabs use the term Abd to describe black people, despite the fact the Prophet categorically prohibited use of this term.
Another term Zingy is used for the same people in the demeaning way.

Some Arabs use the term Rafeeq (literally comrade) for Pakistanis in demeaning way similar to how the “N word” is used in the west.
Ibn al Khinzeeer (son of a pig), a reference to whoever you are angry with amongst some Arabs and specially towards Jews is not only unworthy of the followers of Prophet Muhammad, it is a direct violation of his command not to insult one another’s parents.

Even the Islamic term Kafir has to be use with care.
Not every non-believer is a Kafir.

This Quranic term, regarding those who rejected Allah’s guidance after recognizing it to be the truth, should not become a term of hate.

8. Challenge the offensive, names, jokes and comments

If someone uses a hurtful name in our presence, we might simply say, “Don’t call him/her that. Call him/her by his/her name.” If you are the victim, simply say “That kind of joke offends me,” or say “You don’t like to be called bad names and neither do I”.

We should feel comfortable in pointing out unfairness.
It is very rewarding in the eyes of Allah, since by challenging this we are following three of Allah’s commands:

1. Stand up against injustice.

2. Discourage the evil

3. Don’t call people with bad nicknames
It’s part of a Muslim’s duty to enjoin the good and forbid the evil.
Let’s do it with wisdom and patience. Be polite but firm.

9. Do not generalize
If you observe something wrong in some persons’ behavior, don’t generalize it to their ethnic group.
Attribute it to those persons not their group.
For example, I have heard several times that Arabs in Chicago run liquor stores or “Golas” will never be civilised.

While it is true that there may be 100 or so Arabs who have this type of Haram business, they are a small minority among hundreds and thousands of Arabs living in Chicago.

Without condoning what they are doing, we must see that there are Muslims of other nationalities who are also involved in Haram businesses.

10. Defend the abused group

Note unique and special qualities in other people. Show the positive points of an ethnic group that is being made fun of. Whether it’s the hospitality of the Arabs, the respect for elders in Indo-Pakistani culture, the resilience of African-Americans, for instance, point out the positive to those who don’t want to see the other side of the coin.

If you’re still tongue-tied, consider this Hadith: the Prophet (saww) said:

If a man’s Muslim brother is slandered in his presence, and he is capable of defending him, and does so, Allah will defend him in this world and in the next. But if he fails to defend him,
Allah will destroy him in this world and in the next.
11. Speak everyone’s language

What do you do when there are say, three people, one of whom speaks your native language and the other doesn’t?
Too often, many of us do the wrong thing.

It creates suspicion and discomfort if you speak a language in front of others who may not understand it.

Use a common language understandable to all. So if Br. Muneer and you both understand Arabic, but Sr. Yasmeen doesn’t, speak in English instead, so she doesn’t feel left out. If you observe this behavior tell them it’s unfair.

If you are the one who is doing the wrong thing, then don’t defend it by saying, “you should learn our language”.

The Prophet (saww) said: “When three people are together, two should not talk secretly, leaving the third alone since this may grieve him”.

12. Share your joy

Have you invited people other than your cultural group at an occasion of happiness in your family?

Whether it’s Eid, a wedding or the Aqiqa of a newborn baby, expand your next guest list to include those of different backgrounds.
Sharing joy is a great way for people of all ethno-cultural groups to bond.

13. Share your sorrow

Have you visited a sick colleague, class fellow or a neighbor
of another ethnic group?

Have you been to the funeral of other people?

Relationships are not only built on the good times, but on the hard ones as well. Visit the sick, attend funerals, and console those who need it, and don’t reserve your sympathy to those of the same skin color or country.

14. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach

Have you learned to cook the food of other cultures?
Have you shared your food with them?

I know people who have become Muslim because of the hospitality of Muslims. Food is a great way to bring people together, and to get to know others. Share food with neighbors.
Food is power. Use it!

15. Smiling is a charity

Who do you smile at? Do you limit your grins to groups you know, especially your ethnocultural group?

Smiling is charity, not just for your people. Expand your smile “directory” to include all. Smile opens close hearts.

16. Salam is for everyone

Quran demands that we greet others better than the way they have greeted us. (Quran 4:86).

After Juma do you say Salam and meet only those people you know or do you initiate a Salam to those from another ethnic group?

Consider this Hadith:

The Prophet (saww) said:
“Those who are nearest to Allah are those who are the first to give a greeting”. who are the first to give a greeting”.

Saying Salam is also a great way to increase your love for a fellow Muslim, no matter where they are from.

Consider this Hadith:

The Prophet (saww) said:

“You will not enter Heaven until you believe, and you will not believe until you love each other. Let me guide you to something which will cause you to love each other: spreading the greetings of peace (Assalamu alaikum).

17. Hug someone today

Have you ever experienced a hug by a Muslim you never knew? What a feeling. This one just for the sake of Allah.
Try it on a Muslim in your masjid and then introduce yourself to him.
He is your brother. Isn’t he?

18. Beyond Salam

Alhamdu lillah, we see a lot of faces of different ethnic groups in masjids, but have we gone beyond Salam with them?

Have we invited this brother or sister to our home this year?
Let’s take the initiative to go beyond the Salam and invite a fellow human being of a different background over to our place.
Don’t wait for a specific occasion. Just invite them over for dinner, lunch, or a game of basketball.

19. A Masjid tour of other neighborhoods

While in a number of cities in America and Africa, Masjids tend to become ethnically homogeneous due to the population patterns of the city; we can try to overcome this isolation.

Let’s visit other neighborhoods and pray in a Masjid there. So if you’re an Urdu speaking person, visit the predominantly Arab mosque.
If you’re an Arab visit the mostly African- American mosque.
If you’re Turkish, visit the mostly Bengali mosque.

Let’s defy the neighborhood divisions which we did not create. Let’s take our Sunday school children on field trips to different neighborhoods and Masjids.

Providing opportunities for interaction with people of diverse
groups instills understanding.

Studies show that children playing and working together toward common goals develop positive attitudes about one another.

20. Strangers should find an open Masjid door

How are you at welcoming strangers in your Masjid?

Do you move forward in welcoming, guiding and introducing them to others or do you allow a stranger to remain a stranger while you busily chat with your own cultural group?

Open your heart and arms to the new brother or sister who may have come to the Masjid with great difficulty.
Welcome their choice and don’t let them regret visiting your mosque.

The security staff at Masjids need to have sensitivity training as well.

21. Watch those expressions and attitudes

Did you see that twist of the mouth, or the raise of that eyebrow?

Sometimes, it’s not just words, but facial expressions that also indicate ethno-racial degradation and intolerance.
It’s not enough for us to just avoid verbal jabs.
Language is not just about words; it’s about body language too.

22. Defend yourself

If you are the target of ethno-racial humor, slurs or attacks
defend yourself.

O First seek refuge in Allah from Satan Following the Prophet’s advice, if
you are angry, remain silent, sit down, move away or make wudu.

If you feel your security is being threatened seek any help available.

If you are attacked defend yourself if you are capable of it.

Document and pursue the case with local police, the department of human resources and anti-hate groups.

God tolerates a person who is being wronged to respond in the same coin but He prefers us to be better:

“The recompense for an evil is an evil like thereof, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah. Verily, He likes not the Zalimun (oppressors)” (Quran 42:40).

An ex-Marine member of the white supremacist movement the Ku Klux Klan became Muslim due partly to the polite and confident response of a Muslim doctor to his racist remarks calling him a “dog eater”.

This is an example of following Allah’s instructions that ask us to respond to evil with something which is better.

23. Stand up for justice

Take an active stand against injustices like profiling and discrimination in the workplace or at schools.

Speak out against someone or a group being paid less because of their
national background.

“O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it is against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allah is a better Protector to both (than you) are.

So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do” (Quran 4:135).

24. Work with other anti-racism groups

Volunteer time to organizations and groups which are working for an anti-racism agenda or for social justice. All the prophets were sent to help people take a stand for establishing justice (Quran 57:25).

Working for a common cause brings people closer. Islam encourages cooperation with non Muslims for the common good of humanity
(Quran 5:2).

25. Multi-ethnic Marriages

Some ideas that dislike and discourage multi-ethnic marriages amongst Muslims are wrong because they conflict with the Sunnah of the Prophet and with the Quranic principle of all people being one.

I am not advising anyone to offer him or herself for a social experiment. But we must accept our children’s choice with an open heart instead of resistance based on the false interpretation of compatibility (Kafa’a) offered by some books.

26. Raising race free children

Islam does not recognize race, but the society we live in does. Bridging this gap is the challenge of Muslim parenting.

Choose to live in a multi-ethnic community. Children with multi-ethnic
interaction grow up to be better human beings. Participate in your PTA with an antiracist agenda.

Help your children feel good about themselves.
Children who feel good about themselves are less likely to be prejudiced.
Welcome children of all background in your home.

Debrief them if they come home with a racial slur from the school.

27. Let’s have a straight niyyah to please Allah

Let’s make our intentions (niyyah) that we will strive to build human society based on the equality of all human beings
as Allah has asked us to do.

Insha Allah, He will reward us for each step we take to get ourselves, our community, and our society rid of racism and nationalism.

As Muslims who are dehumanized day and night by the media and opinion leaders, it is our duty to emerge as a better human being through this ordeal instead of engaging in the satanic game of counter dehumanization.

Whoever starts to look at others as lower beings first kills his own
humanity.
Prejudice, racism and nationalism are equal opportunity diseases.

Racism and nationalism are twin evils which have killed more people in last one hundred years than probably all the wars in last one thousand years including crusades and massacres of the infamous Genghis Khan.

Let’s launch our personal Jihad against racism.

May God be with you. Allahu Akbar.

BY Abdul Malik Mujahid

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