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Extravagance check: Do you shop till you drop? By Sadaf Farooqi IT’s a commonly witnessed trend at weddings and parties: impatient haste in scurrying to the tables laden with food, jostling and shoving, spilling food while bringing it to the plate, piling the latter high with meat and rice, eating it at a speed that would render the already spice- and oil-rich food difficult to digest, and forcefully filling up children’s plates with much more than they can possibly consume. Among ladies, it is common to withhold mutual envy and fierce competitiveness in couture, footwear and jewelry. Be it a Qur’an lecture, religious gathering, or an Eid party, the expensive dresses are taken out and matched meticulously with jewelry and sandals; make-up is applied and the hair is coiffed, in order to try to outshine the rest and get the most compliments. “O children of Adam! ...eat and drink, but do not waste by extravagance; certainly, He (Allah) does not like those who waste!” (Qur’an, 7:31) Allah has granted us countless blessings, telling us to enjoy them in this world: an inexhaustible variety of food, clothing, jewels and dwelling; His one condition for using these blessings is, however, that we do not commit excess or go to extremes in our enjoyment. It is difficult to put an exact definition to what is ‘excess’ or ‘extravagance’ in our daily life – because the concept is relative. What might be too expensive for one family, might be a normal standard for another, depending on income and familial heritage. For example, a country’s elite may consider a certain type of car ordinary, but for a family residing in the slums, the same car would be the epitome of luxury and fortune. Extravagance, therefore, lies in a person’s heart; it depends on their intention for using or acquiring that blessing. To check if you’re extravagant in life, ask yourself these questions: • Would you buy a dress, pair of shoes, a tech gadget, a piece of crockery, or an item of furniture if you knew that no one would see it or praise it? The answer will determine if you are spending for your own pleasure or as a show-off. • When someone comes over for a visit, do you frantically rush out to buy certain pricy food-items to serve your guests, which you normally won’t yourself? • When you attend a social gathering, do you feel jealous of other’s pricy acquisitions and accessories? Do you keenly take interest in the dress and décor, vying to get the same for yourself as soon as possible? • Do you buy anything on a mere whim, exhausting your monthly budget and leaving your cash supply dwindled for the rest of the month? • At the end of a meal, do you throw away an amount of food or drink that could easily have filled a person’s stomach? • When making friends, do you give precedence to looks, social status, income level, educational background, residential location and profession? Do you socialize on the basis of their couture choices, clientele exclusivity, elitist mindset, and corporate reputation? All the above questions, when answered honestly, will tell you whether you are really prone to extravagance, pomp and show-off. Here are a few desires that drive the urge to be extravagant: • Desire to outshine others; • Desire for fame and emulation; to be praised publicly; • Desire to be seen as unique and exclusive in personal fashion choices; • Fear of being upstaged by someone else, of being ostracized or downgraded; Is there a remedy? The remedy for extravagance lies in truly following the Deen of Islam. It takes time to change one’s wasteful habits, but for starters, you can undertake the following steps toward balanced spending: • Gain knowledge of Islam, by studying the Qur’an and Sunnah, with the intention of acting upon it; • Curb a desire when it is created in your heart. The best remedy for desires of the nafs (self) is to nip them in the bud – Allah has Himself endorsed this by obligating us to fast for a month and give Zakah every year; • Supplicate earnestly to Allah to cleanse your heart from desires and from the love of this world; Last but not least, keep reminding yourself that there is just ‘one’ place where eternal and euphoric happiness of blessings can be truly enjoyed, and that is Paradise. “…(and they will be told:) “Eat and drink comfortably for what you used to do (in life)!” (Qur’an, 77:43) Islaminfo

Sustaining Spousal Love Quell Insecurity, Give Space “You just spent the last half an hour on the phone! What were you discussing that made you laugh so hard? I’ve been waiting for your conversations to end, just to have a scrap of your attention.” Have you ever known someone who is inherently insecure? Being in a close relationship with such a person can be rather stifling. This is because insecurity gives birth to character and personality traits that make a person demand from others more than they can give. E.g. those who are insecure suffer from low self-esteem, frequently copy those around them, cling to the loved ones, dislike being alone, and want to feel needed by their loved ones all the time. They often complain of being ignored or undermined, wallow in self-pity, and regularly guilt-trip their dear ones for supposedly neglecting their rights or being harsh. Actually, they suffer from fears based on a sense of inherent worthlessness, which makes them consistently undermine and ignore their own positive qualities and strengths. They link their sense of self-worth to others’ need of them, which means that the minute their family or friends get busy in doing something that does not involve them, they feel “ignored” or devalued. Consequently, they thrive on ensuring that people keep “in need of them” all the time, in some way or the other. Now imagine being married to an insecure person. Whether it is the husband or the wife who is insecure, the result is usually disastrous, as it affects the couple’s marriage detrimentally. The more self-confident partner starts to feel tied down and manipulated. He or she ends up feeling guilty even for enjoying “normal” life activities, because their spouse makes them feel bad for giving any attention or time elsewhere. An insecure spouse becomes controlling and interfering, clinging to their partner and often making them feel suffocated and trapped. Insecure spouses refuse to give their spouse a healthy personal ‘space’ that the latter needs to thrive and grow as an individual. What is ‘space’? Any adult needs ‘space’ to succeed; to enable Allah let them grow and morph into what they are destined to be. This space comprises of their personal independence and freedom of choice within the broad boundaries of all actions and endeavors that are permissible in Islam. Whether it is their time, profession, choices in clothing, lifestyle, or ways of making and spending money, as long as their choices do not result in the disobedience of Allah, they are supposed to be free to do as they please - as responsible, sensible and mature adults. A healthy marriage allows - rather, facilitates - the growth and personal success of both spouses. The result of a happy marriage shows on both of them in the form of good health, self-confidence, increased productivity and a more ‘buoyant’ disposition and demeanor. The more caring, respectful and trusting each spouse is of the other; the more the latter grows, thrives and matures because of the union. The Insecure Spouse Newlywed husbands and wives should remember that, in the early years of marriage, being clingy, possessive, interfering, and jealous and controlling, can cause damage to their mutual love. It is common, though, for one spouse to be more insecure, and hence more controlling of the other. Small things, such as how much time a spouse is giving to someone else on the phone, chatting and emailing, be they a family member, friend, or colleague; all this might lead to an insecure and clingy spouse the wrong way. Their job or profession; how many social outings they attend without their partner - can begin to rub an insecure and clingy spouse the wrong way. This is especially true for the bored wife who has little to do to fill up her spare time; who constantly ‘waits for her husband to get home’ in order to occupy herself instead of doing something worthwhile to pass her time. Such a wife dislikes being left alone by her husband at social gatherings, even if he is giving time to a relative he meets only once in many years. As for the insecure husband, he gets jealous even if his wife steps outside the home without him, or talks to someone else, on the phone or online, in his presence. He uses the authority that Islam has afforded him, to promptly place restrictions on his wife as soon as they get married, primarily by stopping her from going out without him, or from meeting her family on a reasonable basis, or even pursuing permissible hobbies, education, or work that does not violate any laws or commandments of Allah. Insecure wives and husbands thus ‘keep an eye’ on their spouse all the time. They check the latter’s email inboxes and mobile phones to survey their text messages and emails, ensuring that there are none from the opposite gender. They hang around when their spouse talks on the phone, fearful that something ‘secret’ might be discussed behind their back. When their spouse is out elsewhere, especially if they are enjoying themselves with others, they keep calling to ask them when they will return home. If not checked, in the first year of marriage these minor self-esteem issues can blow up quickly, escalating into bigger relationship problems. There are ways of giving each other space, in order to retain their individual identity whilst still maintaining and enjoying a close emotional bond in the marriage. The First Few Years - Make or Break The first 2 or 3 years of marriage are different from the succeeding ones, in that, most spouses desire exclusive time with each other. These years are usually slow, with a lot of spare time sans the distraction and diversion of babies. Sometimes, wives find themselves getting bored, and if their husbands do not take them out, or are busy in work, they can get very frustrated, clingy and homesick (wanting to go to their parents’ home). When together, the couple should try to enjoy diverse activities e.g. they can take road trips, go on quiet nature walks, visit museums or libraries, or undertake inexpensive domestic travel in their spare time, such as holidays, to keep themselves occupied. When one spouse is busy, or needs to give his or her time elsewhere e.g. to study for an important exam, or attend a conference in another city, the left-behind, idle partner should be careful that they do not start moping around and complaining of boredom. Rather, they should take this “free” time as an opportunity to do something that they are otherwise unable to do when their spouse is around. These things could be like catching up with family and friends, reading a book, attending an online webinar or short course, sleeping in, writing a journal entry/blog post, pursuing a hobby (e.g. gardening), working on a project or deadline, spring cleaning their room, or even cooking or baking. Maintaining the Balance It is very important to be able to differentiate between a spouse’s genuine complains and nagging stemming from insecurity. Time apart should be restricted only to necessities, especially in the first few, formative years of marriage. Socializing without one’s spouse should be a once-in-a-while occurrence, not a regular feature or daily habit. For spouses who are insecure by nature, it is imperative that they realize that their inherent insecurity will cause problems for their own selves. They should not just curb any negative thoughts, doubts and fears about their husband or wife that come into their heads, but should also find productive pastimes to fill up their spare time, when their spouse is occupied elsewhere. As they say, an idle mind is a devil’s workshop. And Muslim marriages are prime targets of the Shaitan. As far as personal space goes, the more of it one gives to their life partner, the more love, care and respect they get in return. S Farooqi Islaaminfo

It depends on the methodology of the shaykh because different mashaikh work in different ways. Generally speaking however, certain dhikr is prescribed like Durood, Astaghfaar etc. and we are told to make up any qadha salaah/fasts and increase recitation of the Qur'an. We should keep contact at intervals to inform shaykh of our progress or otherwise and regarding rectification of our spiritual illnesses....like a doctor to whom we relate the symptoms and who then prescribes medication. Remember it is of utmost importance we search for a qualified shaykh and if at any time we perceive anything unislamic, he should be abandoned immediately.

It does not say "haram" sister haya.....we should avoid the styles of the non believers. Jeans and tea-shirts are also not haram though obviously lose clothing similar to sunnah attire would be better

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Yes if sisters wish to traverse this path then one of the ways is to make the pledge to a qualified shaykh and the Mashaikh are male. It is done from behind the curtain or from another room altogether or by mail. There is no "meeting" the shaykh and also the permission of a mahram is necessary. We need to be careful as there are many "Fake" mashaikh who meet women, shake hands, talk to them and even visit homes. Totally unislamic and unacceptable, may Allah ta'ala protect and guide

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The teachings and advices of Shaykh Yunus Patel (Raheemahullah) are awesome! Jazaakillah sister amaturrahman for posting them here and for the posts on the extremely beneficial teachings of Shaykh Abdu Hameed sahib

Masjid-ul-Aqsa Click on image to enlarge Masjid-ul-Aqsa: Its virtues and significance Masjid ul Aqsa is:The first Qiblah of the Muslims The station of Isra and Miraj The second house of Allah Ta’ala built on earth The place where hundreds of Messengers of Allah Ta’alaare buried The place where many Companions (RA) are buried The place where miracles were shown by Allah Ta’ala’s Will A place which Allah Ta’ala himself calls a ‘blessed place’ Referred to directly and indirectly, seventy times in the Noble Quran The place where angels have descended with Allah Ta’ala’s message The only place on earth where all the Messengers of Allah prayed at the same time, led by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The only Masjid mentioned by name in the Noble Quran, apart from the Kabah Musjid ul Aqsa- The second house of Allah: Abu Dhar (RA) reported that he asked the Prophet (SAW) “O Prophet of Allah (SAW), Which Masjid was built 1st on earth¨? The Prophet (SAW) replied, “The Sacred Masjid of Makkah¨. Abu Dhar (RA) again asked, “Which was next¨ ? The Prophet (SAW) said, “The Masjid Aqsa¨. Masjid-ul-Aqsa: Its virtues and significance Abu Dharr (RA) further asked “How long was the period between the building of two Masajid¨? The Prophet (SAW) said, “40 years. Apart from these, offer your prayers anywhere when it is time to pray, although excellence is in praying in these Masajid¨. Sahih al Bukhari The importance of visiting Masjid al-Aqsa: Abu Hurairah (RA)relates that the Prophet (SAW)said, “You should not undertake a special journey to visit any place other than the following three Masajid, with the expectation of getting greater reward : the Sacred Masjid of Makkah, this Musjid of mine (SAW), and Masjid al-Aqsa (of Jerusalem)¨. In another narration the words are, “For three Masajid, a special journey may be undertaken: The Sacred Masjid (Ka’bah), my Masjid (SAW), and the Masjid of al-Quds (Jerusalem)¨. Sahih al Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and Sunan Abu Dawd Greater virtue of praying in Masjid al-Aqsa: Anas ibn Malik (RA) relates that the Prophet (SAW)said, “The prayer of a person in his house is a single prayer; his prayer in the masjid of his tribe has the reward of 25 prayers; his prayer in the Masjid in which the Friday prayer is observed has the reward of 500; his prayer in Masjid al-Aqsa (i.e al-Aqsa Sanctuary) has a reward of 5,000 prayers; his prayer in my Masjid (SAW)(Madinah) has a reward of 50,000 prayers; and the prayer in the Sacred Masjid (Ka’bah) at Makkah has a reward of 100,000 prayers¨. Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah The importance of donating to Masjid al-Aqsa: Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) relates, I asked the Prophet (SAW),”Apostle of Allah, tell us the legal injunction about (visiting) Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem).¨ The Apostle of Allah (SAW)said, “Go and pray there. If you cannot visit it and pray there,then send some oil to be used in the lamps¨. Sahih al Bukhari The virtues of wearing Ihram from Masjid al-Aqsa: Umm al-Mu’minin, Umm Salmah (RA), relates that the Prophet (SAW) said, “If anyone puts ihram for Haj or Umrah from Masjid al-Aqsa and then proceeds to the sacred Masjid, his former and latter sins will be forgiven or he will be guaranteed Paradise¨. The narrator Abdullah (RA) was not certain which of these words were said Sunan Abu Dawud The blessed land of Masjid al-Aqsa: Zaid ibn Thabit (RA) reports that the Prophet (SAW) said, “How blessed is Sham¨! The companions (RA) around asked: “Why is that¨? The Messenger (SAW) replied, “I see the angels of Allah Ta’ala spreading their wings over Sham¨. Ibn Abbas (RA) added. “And the Prophets of Allah (AS) lived there. There is not a single inch in al-Quds (Jerusalem) where a prophet (AS)has not prayed or an angel not stood¨. Tirmidhi and Imaam Ahmed Masjid al-Aqsa – The 1st Qibla: Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) narrates, “We prayed with the Prophet (SAW)facing al-Quds (Jerusalem) for sixteen or seventeen months. Then Allah Ta’alaordered him to turn his face towards the Ka’bah (in Makkah)¨. Sahih al Bukhari, Masjid al-Aqsa – The place for major events near Qiyamah: 1. Mujamma ibn al-Harith (RA)narrates that the Prophet (SAW)said, “Ibn Maryam (Isa) (AS) will kill Dajjal (the Anti-Christ) at the door of Ludd (a town inPalestine)¨. Tirmidhi and Imaam Ahmed 2. Nahik ibn Suraym al-Sakuni (RA) relates that the Prophet (SAW)said, “You will fight the Pagans until the remnant of you fights on the River Jordan, you to the east of it (present day Jordan) and they to the west of it (occupied Palestine)¨. Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani 3. Maymunah bint Sa’ad (RA) reports that she asked the Prophet (SAW) , “Oh Messenger of Allah (SAW), give us a pronouncement about al-Quds (Jerusalem)¨. The Prophet (SAW) replied, “It is the land were they (mankind) will be raised (Hashar) and gathered (Mahshar)¨. Imaam Ahmed and al-Tabarani 4. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) stated regarding the inhabitants of the blessed land, “they and their wives, children, and slaves (men and women) are in Ribat (guardians,literally a fort) in the cause of Allah Ta’ala¨.Al-Tabrani Masjid al-Aqsa – The place of Mujahidin: 1.Ummamah al-Bahil (RA)reports that the Prophet (SAW)said, “A group of my community will remain on truth,they will vanquish their enemy and those with them will not be able to harm them until Allah Ta’ala commands¨. “Where are these people¡¨? The companions (RA) asked. The Prophet (SAW)replied, ¡§In and around al-Quds (Jerusalem)¨. Immam Ahmed 2.Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA)relates that the Prophet (SAW) said, “There is a group among my followers who will continue to be openly on the truth. No one who opposes them will harm them, until the coming of the Hour¨. The companions (RA) asked, “Where will they be¨? The Prophet (SAW) replied, ” They will be in and around Bayt al-Maqdis¨. Immam Ahmed 3.Abu Hurairah (RA)relates that the Prophet (SAW)said, “A group of my community will not cease to fight at the gates of Damascus and at the gates of al-Quds (Jerusalem) and its surroundings. The betrayal of whoever deserts them will not harm them in the least. They will remain victorious,standing for truth, until the Final Hour rises¨. Al-Tabrani Masjid al-Aqsa – The best place of residence: Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) reports that the Prophet (SAW)said, “There will be migration upon migration. The best of the inhabitants of the earth will reside where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) migrated ( ie. Jerusalem)¨. Sunan Abu Dawud Masjid al-Aqsa – Liberation of Masjid al-Aqsa Prophesied: Shaddad ibn Aws (RA) reports that the Prophet (SAW) said, “Al-Sham will be conquered and al-Quds (Jerusalem) will be conquered and you or your sons will be Imaams there, if Allah Ta’alawills¨. Al-Tabrani Masjid al-Aqsa – The site for the future Caliphate: Abdullah ibn Hawwala al Azdi (RA)reported, The Prophet (SAW)put his hand on my head and said, ” Ibn Hawwala (RA), if you see that the Caliphate has taken abode in the Holy Land, then earthquakes, tribulations and great events are at hand. The last hour on that day will be closer to people than my hand is to your head¨. Imaam Ahmed and Sunan Abu Dawud Abd al-Rahman ibn abi Umayra al-Muzani (RA) reports that the Prophet (SAW) said, “There will be an oath of allegiance according to guidance in al-Quds (Jerusalem)¨. Sahih al Bukhari and Sahih Muslim Masjid al-Aqsa – Mention by name in the Holy Qur’an: A’isha (RA)reports that the Prophet (SAW)used to recite Surah Isra every night in his prayer Glory be to Allah, who did take his servant on a journey by night, from the Sacred Masjid (in Makkah) to the Masjid of al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem), whose precincts we did bless, that we may show him some of Our signs. Indeed He alone is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. Tirmidhi, Nasai, Ibn Hanbal Source

Aameeeen!! And may Allah ta'ala grant you complete shifa and 'aafiyah! Aameen thumma aameen

Rulings (Fataawaa) Against Qadianism English Tarnslation by Mufti A. H. Elias People have and continue to consult the religious centres and Dar ul Iftaas in order to learn the stance of Islaam regarding this sect. These institutes issued rulings and decisions that were spread over in various books. We have collected them in this book with brevity in order to have easy reference to it, make it easy for publication and translation into various languages and so that its benefit could become wide spread and the reality of Qaadiyaaniyyat could be opened up and made apparent. This is because the Imams of the Haramayn, the scholars therein, the scholars of al Azhar in Egypt, the scholars in India and Pakistan and other scholars of Iftaa’ in Syria, Palestine, Morocco and Africa are sound valid reliable source points and they are trusted by the Muslims in their unanimity. They are the voice ofIslaam and the Ummah of Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam..... READ HERE

Qaadiyaanism is nothing but, conspiracy against Islaam, kufr in the guise of religion and hypocrisy in the name of Islaam. Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat What is Qaadiyaanism.pdf

Satellite TV Channel MTA (Muslim Television Ahmediyyah) Be aware! Propagation of Qadianism! mta_tv_eng.pdf

Qadianism - A Deception & Conspiracy By Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islam leaflet_qadiyanism.pdf Kahtmenubuwwat

Sunnats and Aadaab of Safr (Travelling) – Part 10 1. When entering the town or city, one should one should recite the following Duaa thrice: اللهم بارك لنا فيه O Allah, grant us barakah in this place Thereafter, one should recite the following Duaa: اَللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقنَا جَنَاهَا وَحَبِّبنَا إِلَى أَهلِهَا وَحَبِّبْ صَالِحِى اَهلِهَا إِلَينَا O Allah, give us of its produce and make us beloved to its people and make the pious of its people beloved to us. عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال كنا نسافر مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فإذا رأى القرية يريد ان يدخلها قال اللهم بارك لنا فيها ثلاث مرات اللهم ارزقنا جناها وحببنا إلى أهلها وحبب صالحى اهلها إلينا (المعجم الأوسط للطبراني رقم 4755) Hadhrat ibn Umar (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that the Sahaabah would travel with Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). When Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saw a town which he intended entering, he would recite the above-mentioned duaa. One should also recite the following Duaa: اَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَق I seek protection through the perfect and beneficial words of Allah Ta’ala (i.e. His names and attributes) from the evil (harm) of His creation. عن خولة بنت حكيم السلمية أنها سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول إذا نزل أحدكم منزلا فليقل أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلق فإنه لا يضره شيء حتى يرتحل منه (مسلم رقم 2708) Hadhrat Khaula (Radhiallahu Anha) reports that she had heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say: “If anyone of you halts at any place, and he recites the following duaa, then no harm will come to him from the time he halts till the time he departs. اَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ 2. When one fears an attack (by an enemy) or fears for one safety, one should recite Surah Quraish.

Sunnats and Aadaab of Safr (Travelling) – Part 9 1. One should adopt a gentle approach when dealing with one’s companions and engage in light-hearted discussions while on the journey. One should not adopt a serious approach. 2. Do not undertake a journey unnecessarily. If one has a need then one should undertake the journey, and upon completing one’s need one should hasten to return home. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال السفر قطعة من العذاب يمنع أحدكم طعامه وشرابه ونومه فإذا قضى نهمته فليعجل إلى أهله (بخاري رقم 1804) Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Travelling (i.e. its difficulty is like) a portion of the difficulty of the punishment of Jahannum which prevents one from his food, drink and sleep. Thus, when one completes his work he should hasten back to his family. 3. When travelling, one should guard his gaze and as far as possible, try to avoid sitting next to females. One should avoid speaking to the air-hostesses or any na-mahram. قُل لِلمُؤمِنينَ يَغُضّوا مِن أَبصـٰرِهِم وَيَحفَظوا فُروجَهُم ذٰلِكَ أَزكىٰ لَهُم إِنَّ اللَّـهَ خَبيرٌ بِما يَصنَعونَ (سورة النور) Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their chastity, that will be more pure for them: And Allah Ta’ala is fully aware of all that they do. عن معقل بن يسار رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم لأن يطعن في رأس أحدكم بمخيط من حديد خير له من أن يمس امرأة لا تحل له رواه الطبراني والبيهقي ورجال الطبراني ثقات رجال الصحيح (الترغبي و الترهيب رقم 2938) Hadhrat Ma’qal bin Yasaar (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “It is better for you that your head be pierced with an iron needle than touching a woman that is impermissible for you.” 4. Carry a lota (jug) and water for the toilet and wudhu. 5. Instead of engaging in vain talk or listening to a nazm etc. occupy yourself in zikr andtilaawat of the Qur’aan Shareef. 6. During the journey, if you are the driver, then ensure that you drive safely. Do not be reckless in your driving. 7. Keep necessary personal information on yourself, or whatever documents one may require on his journey. (e.g. passport, I.D. etc.) 8. First find out the route before embarking on the journey. 9. Keep others comfortable and be of service to them during the journey.

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Aameen! : ) make du'a for acceptance for all efforts of Deen everywhere

The Finality of Prophethood of the Last Messenger, Muhammad Sall-Allahu Alayhi wa Sallam By Mufti Zubair Bayat Scores of Qur'anic verses, and dozens of ahadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad can be cited in support of the belief on the "Finality of prophethood". To reproduce all the Qur'anic verses and the ahadith supporting this belief would be beyond the scope of this short article. By way of example, a single verse, some ahadith and the explanations of the scholars follow, leaving no doubt concerning the issue of the finality of prophethood. QURANIC VERSE "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the apostle of Allah and the seal of the prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things." (Ahzab 33:40). In this verse, the Holy Prophet Muhammadhas been described as the "Seal of the prophets" or the "Last of the prophets". This verse from the Holy Qur'an is the most clear-cut evidence for the belief of "Khatmun-Nubuwwat" (finality of prophethood). The well known scholar Hafiz Ibn-Katheer rahmatullahi alayhi writes in his book: "This verse is a clear evidence for this belief that there is no prophet after the Holy Prophet Muhammad ." (Tafseer Ibn-Katheer) It is thus incumbent upon Muslims to believe that Prophethood has ended with the advent of Hazrat Muhammad. This belief in the finality of Prophethood has been an established belief of the Muslims since the time of the Prophet. Every time a false prophet has arisen, the Muslims recognised him as false because belief in the finality of Prophethood has been established as part of the Muslim's fundamental beliefs. Without a shadow of doubt, the finality of Prophethood is something that is an essential belief in the religion of Islam. Hence the rejection of this belief is Kufr and any person who rejects this belief is out of the fold of Islam, no matter what claims he makes to the contrary. In the history of Islam there have been a number of false claimants of prophethood who were outrightly rejected by the Muslim Ummah as apostates and renegades. QADIANI IMPOSTER One such claimant was the comical Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani. He founded his deviated cult in India in the latter part of the 19th Century. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani claimed prophethood, with no evidence for such a claim apart from incoherent ranting and illogical arguments. Like all fraudsters of the past, he has been rejected vehemently by the Muslim Ummah and exposed as an imposter, and declared as a disbeliever (kafir) by the leading scholars (Ulama) and the Ummah as a whole. A great scholar, Imam al-Tahawi (d. 321 AH) in al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyya states: "Every claim to prophethood after him is falsehood and deceit.” Another great scholar, Hafiz Ibn-Katheer states: “Allah Most Blessed and Exalted has stated in His book, as has His Messenger in the traditions via numerous channels of transmission (mutawatir) that there will be no prophet after him, so that whoever claims this rank thereafter is a lying pretender, misled and misleading, even if he should stage miracles and exhibit all kinds of magic, talismans and spells." AHADITH The Prophet said: (1) "Apostleship and prophethood have ceased. There will be no messenger or prophet after me." [Musnad-Ahmad] (2) "My likeness among the prophets is as a man who, having built a house put the finishing touches on it and made it seemly, yet left one place without a brick. When anyone entered it and saw this, he would exclaim, 'How excellent it is, but for the place of this brick.' Now, I am the place of the brick: through me the line of prophets has been brought to completion." [sahih-al-Bukhari] (3) "The Children of Israel used to be ruled and guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number.” [sahih-al-Bukhari; 4.661] (4) The Messenger of Allah set out for Tabuk appointing 'Ali as his deputy (in Medina). 'Ali said, "Do you want to leave me with the children and women?" The Prophet said, "Will you not be pleased that you will be to me like Haroon was to Moosa? But there will be no prophet after me." [sahih-al-Bukhari; 5.700] (5) "The Hour will not come till (1) two big groups fight each other whereupon there will be a great number of casualties on both sides and they will be following one and the same religious doctrine (2) about thirty dajjals (liars) appear, and each one of them will claim that he is Allah's Apostle (3) the religious knowledge is taken away (by the death of religious scholars) (4) earthquakes will increase in number (5) time will pass quickly (6) afflictions will appear (7) Al-Harj (i.e., killing) will increase (8) wealth will be in abundance . . .” [sahih-al-Bukhari; 9.237] CONCLUSION The above is just a sampling of the large amount of evidence that proves conclusively that there shall be no prophets after the Prophet Muhammad . In the face of such overwhelming evidence in support of the finality of prophethood, the ludicrous claims of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani and his followers, who still regard themselves as Muslims, is absolutely untenable and rejected outright. For the Qadianis, the only recourse is to make sincere Taubah and return to the correct beliefs of Islam. Until they do not renounce the deviated ideology of the imposter Mirza and sincerely repent by submitting wholeheartedly to the belief of finality of prophethood as explained by the scholars of Islam throughout the centuries, they cannot and will not be regarded as Muslims.

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Rashad Khalifa immigrated to the United States in 1959, where he earned a Ph.D in biochemistry. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen, living in Tucson, Arizona. He founded the religious group called United Submitters International (USI), a group which considers itself to be the true Islam, but prefers not to use the terms "Muslim" or "Islam," instead using the English equivalents of the Arabic: "Submitter" or "Submission." Submitters believe Khalifa was a messenger of God and refer to him as God's messenger of the covenant as prophesied in the Quran and Bible, after which today's "corrupted" religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, will simply die out, and "Submission" will prevail. Specific beliefs of the USI include the dedication of all worship practices to God alone, upholding the Qur'an alone, and rejecting the traditional hadith and sunnah as fabrications and lies attributed to Muhammad by his enemies The submitters are followers of the late Rashad Khalifa, a man who claimed to be a Messenger of Allah. This claim in itself is sufficient to remove the Submitters from Islam. Though he no longer lives, his followers continue to hold beliefs of Kufr.