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تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم

Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum
"May Allah accept from you you and us. Ameen

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Importance of Dhul Hijjah -II-Sheikh Fakebba Ceesay [HA]

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The Month of Ramadan-II- Sheikh Fakebba C Say [HA]

Emphasis on Performing two Rak'ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer

1100. 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم never omitted four Rak'ah prayer before the Zuhr prayer and two Rak'ah prayers before dawn (Fajr) prayer.
[Al-Bukhari].

Commentary: This Hadith tells us the practice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in respect of the four Rak'ah Sunnah of Zuhr prayers and the two of Fajr prayers. He صلى الله عليه وسلم used to perform both regularly. Such Rak'ah are called Sunnah Rawatib or Sunnah Mu'akkadah (compulsory prayers).

1101. 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not attach more importance to any Nawafil prayer than the two Rak'ah of prayer before dawn (Fajr) prayer.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith tell us about the special preparation which the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to make for performing the two Rak'ah of Fajr prayers.

1102. 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are better than this world and all it contains.''
[Muslim]

Another narration goes: "The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are dearer to me than the whole world.''

Commentary: This Hadith tells us the merits of the two Rak'ah of Fajr prayers.

All the Ahadith mentioned above prove that the two Rak'ah of Fajr are highly meritorious, and one should not show any slackness or negligence in offering them.

1103. Abu 'Abdullah Bilal bin Rabah (May Allah be pleased with him) the Mu'adhdhin of Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم reported: I went to inform the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم about the time of the dawn (Fajr) prayer, and 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) kept me busy and began to ask me about something till the day grew bright. Then I got up and informed the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم of the time of Salat. I informed him again but he did not came out immediately to lead As-Salat. When he came out, he led As-Salat. I said to him: 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) kept me busy and thus diverted my attention by asking about something and the morning grew bright. You also came out late. Upon that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "I was engaged in performing two Rak'ah of Fajr prayer.'' Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him)said: "O Messenger of Allah! You delayed As-Salat so long as the morning grew bright.'' He صلى الله عليه وسلم replied, "Even if the morning had become brighter than it had, I would have performed two Rak'ah of prayer in an excellent manner.''
[Abu Dawud].

Commentary: This Hadith also tells us about the importance of the two Rak'ah of Fajr prayers and stresses the need to perform them with full concentration.

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How to Welcome Ramadan -II- Sheikh Umar Jitteh {HA}

THE IMPORTANT ROLE WOMEN PLAY IN OUR SOCIETY

Be Just to Women

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"... and live with them honourably". (4:19)

"You will never be able to do perfect justice between wives even if it is your ardent desire, so do not incline too much to one of them (by giving her more of your time and provision) so as to leave the other hanging (i.e., neither divorced nor married). And if you do justice, and do all that is right, and fear Allah by keeping away from all that is wrong, then Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'' (4:129)

273. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Take my advice with regard to women: Act kindly towards women, for they were created from a rib, and the most crooked part of a rib is its uppermost. If you attempt to straighten it; you will break it, and if you leave it alone it will remain crooked; so act kindly toward women".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

In another narration of Al-Bukhari and Muslim, Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "A woman is like a rib, if you attempt to straighten it, you will break it; and if you benefit from her, you will do so while crookedness remains in her".

In another narration of Muslim, Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: 'Woman has been created from a rib and will in no way be straightened for you; so if you want to benefit from her, you will benefit from her while crookedness remains in her. If you attempt to straighten her, you will break her, and breaking her is divorcing her".

Commentary: The words (Istawso bi' nisa') mean, take care of your wives. Whatever is the formation of the words of the Hadith, it stresses the importance of kind treatment to wives because woman is not only weaker than man by nature, but also less intelligent. On account of his being more intelligent and having greater patience, man should be more forgiving in his dealing with her. The secret of a pleasant family life lies in this advice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم with its emphasis on kind treatment to wives.

274. 'Abdullah bin Zam'ah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that he heard the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم giving a speech when he mentioned the she-camel (of Prophet Salih) and the man who had killed her. Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "When the most wicked man among them went forth (to kill the she-camel).' (91:12) signifies that a distinguished, wicked and most powerful chief of the people jumped up to kill the she-camel.'' Then he صلى الله عليه وسلم made mention of women and said, "Some of you beat your wives as if they were slaves, and then lie with them at the end of the day".

Then he صلى الله عليه وسلم admonished them against laughing at another's passing of wind, saying, "Why does any of you laugh at another doing what he does himself"
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: Although Islam has permitted man, in inevitable circumstances, to rebuke his wife, it has also suggested a very wise course for it. It has suggested that first of all he should advise and preach her, and if she does not mend her ways by these means, then he should stop sleeping with her, which is a great warning for the sensible wife. If she does not improve even by this method, then he may take recourse to slight beating, but in that he must avoid her head and face. He should take recourse to beating if he thinks that it would work, otherwise it is better to avoid it. But surprisingly enough some start the process of reformation with beating and that too with great ruthlessness which has not been permitted by Islam in any case. It is this aspect which the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم has highlighted in this Hadith. He has contended that when the wife is indispensable for man and it is very difficult for him to pass night without her then why should he beat her like a slave or bondmaid? He should try to understand that she, too, has feelings and her position is like one of the two wheels of the cart of life. If at all it comes to beating her then he must keep her true status in view before taking recourse to it. He should never loose sight of her importance in conjugal life.

275. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "A believer must not hate (his wife) believing woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics he will be pleased with another".
[Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith also contains a very wise counsel for a happy married life. It tells us that every person has certain good qualities as well as some shortcomings. Man has been advised here to overlook the shortcomings that he does not like in his wife and appreciate her good qualities. Similarly, a woman is advised to ignore the shortcomings of her husband and admire his good qualities.

276. 'Amr bin Al-Ahwas Al-Jushami (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that he had heard the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم saying on his Farewell Pilgrimage, after praising and glorifying Allah and admonishing people, "Treat women kindly, they are like captives in your hands; you do not owe anything else from them. In case they are guilty of open indecency, then do not share their beds and beat them lightly but if they return to obedience, do not have recourse to anything else against them. You have rights over your wives and they have their rights over you. Your right is that they shall not permit anyone you dislike to enter your home, and their right is that you should treat them well in the matter of food and clothing".
[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary: 1. Here again we find justificat
ion for beating one's wife in case of her persistence in default, but it is to be done in the manner prescribed in the Hadith quoted above.

2. It is the responsibility of the wife that during the absence of her husband, besides the guarding of her own chastity, and property of her husband, she should not let in anyone who is not liked by her husband, however closely related that person be to her.

3. It is the responsibility of the husband to provide, according to his means, good food and clothes to his wife.

277. Mu'awiyah bin Haidah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم: "What right can any wife demand of her husband?'' He replied, "You should give her food when you eat, clothe her when you clothe yourself, not strike her on the face, and do not revile her or separate from her except in the house".
[Abu Dawud].

Commentary: If it comes to temporarily severing relation with a disobedient wife to set her right, it should be done within the house and the best course for it is that one suspends the practice of sleeping with her. Some people say that this suspension should be to the extent of sleeping with her only and one should not stop speaking to her because that will increase the rift between the two. But in case of special circumstances, one can separate from her by leaving his home, as was done by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم by shifting to upper room of his house.

278. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "The believers who show the most perfect Faith are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives".
[At-Tirmidhi].

279. Iyas bin 'Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "Do not beat Allah's bondwomen.'' When 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) came to Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم and complained saying: "The women have become very daring towards their husbands,'' He صلى الله عليه وسلم gave permission to beat them. Then many women went to the family of the Messenger of Allah (wives) complaining of their husbands, and he (the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Many women have gone round Muhammad's family complaining of their husbands. Those who do so, that is, those who take to beating their wives, are not the best among you".
[Abu Dawud].

Commentary: This Hadith tells us that those who take to beating their wives are not perfect people. The decency of manners warrants that one must refrain from beating, as is evident from the conduct of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم who neither resorted to beating with his own hand any of his wives nor slaves nor any other. He would avenge those who transgressed the limits of Allah.

280. 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'as (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "The world is but a (quick passing) enjoyment; and the best enjoyment of the world is a pious and virtuous woman".
[Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith mentions the qualities of a virtuous woman. When her husband looks at her, she pleases him; when he orders her, she obeys him; and when he is absent, she guards herself (chastity) and the property of her husband. (Abu Dawud and Nasa'i).

This Hadith stresses the fact that if one wants success in this world and the Hereafter, he should select a pious wife. Rather than going after her beauty, lineage and wealth, one should give preference to her Faith over all other considerations. If he chooses a woman who is faithful to her Deen and strictly adheres to the Shari'ah, she would be a source of blessing for him in this life and the Hereafter.

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OUR HEARTFELT CONDELLANCE TO THE KABBA FAMILY

According to Alkamba reports had it that Muhammad Kabba finally is laid to rest and hundreds of mourners including the Muslim community in Seattle pay thier last respect to
Mahamadou Kabba, a Gambian resident in Seattle, Washington, who died from injuries he sustained after being brutally shot by someone he had no dealings or connection with in Renton last week.

The death of Kaba, described by the Gambian community as a hardworking and pious man, has sent shockwaves across the immigrant community in the Seatle Washington area.

Various speakers spoke highly of Mr. Kabba, describing him as a ‘ true believer and helper.’

اللهُـمِّ اغْفِـرْ لَهُ وَ ارْحَمْـه ، وَ عافِهِ وَ اعْفُ عَنْـه ، وَ أَكْـرِمْ نُزُلَـه ، وَ وَسِّـعْ مُدْخَـلَه ، وَ اغْسِلْـهُ بِالْمـاءِ وَ الثَّـلْجِ وَ الْبَـرَدْ ، وَ نَقِّـهِ مِنَ الْخطـايا كَما نَـقّيْتَ الـثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَـضَ مِنَ الدَّنَـسْ ، وَ أَبْـدِلْهُ داراً خَـيْراً مِنْ دارِه ، وَ أَهْلاً خَـيْراً مِنْ أَهْلِـه ، وَ زَوْجَـاً خَـيْراً مِنْ زَوْجِه ، وَ أَدْخِـلْهُ الْجَـنَّة ، وَ أَعِـذْهُ مِنْ عَذابِ القَـبْر وَ عَذابِ النّـار

Allaahum-maghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'aafihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa 'akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bilmaa'i waththalji walbaradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataayaa kamaa naqqaytath-thawbal-'abyadha minad-danasi, wa 'abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa 'ahlan khayran min 'ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa 'adkhilhul-jannata, wa 'a'ithhu min 'athaabil-qabri[wa 'athaabin-naar].

O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. Be generous to him and cause his entrance to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him an abode better than his home, and a family better than his family and a wife better than his wife. Take him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave [and from the punishment of Hell-fire]. Allahummah Ameen

ALKAMBA TIMES

What is the meaning of
لا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِالله

La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah
“There is no power nor strength except Allah”

Summary of answer:
1. The meaning of this phrase, La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah, is a person’s admission that he is unable to do anything without the help and support of Allah. 2. We say La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah when some serious matter befalls a person that he cannot cope with, or there is something that is very difficult for him to deal with. See the detailed answer for other occasions on which we say La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah.
Answer
Praise be to Allah.

The meaning of La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah
The meaning of this phrase, La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah, there is no power and no strength except with Allah, is a person’s admission that he is unable to do anything without the help and support of Allah. No matter how great his power, energy and strength may become, a person still cannot do anything without the help of Allaah Who is Above all of His creation, the Most Great, compared to Whom nothing else is great. Every strong person is weak when compared with Allah. Every great person is insignificant and weak when compared with His Might.

When should we say “La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah”?
This sentence is uttered when some serious matter befalls a person that he cannot cope with, or there is something that is very difficult for him to deal with. (Shaykh Sa’d al-Humayd)

Among the occasions on which this phrase is uttered are the following:

When turning over at night:
‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘Whoever turns over at night and says La ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer. Al-hamdu-lillah wa subhaan-Allah wa la ilaha ill-Allah wa Allahu akbar, wa La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (There is no god but Allah Alone, with no partner or associate. To Him belongs praise and His is the sovereignty, and He is able to do all things. Praise be to Allah, glory be to Allah, there is no god but Allah and Allah is Most Great. There is no power and no strength except with Allah), then he says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah, forgive me), or he makes du’a, his prayer will be granted. If he does wudu and prays, his salah will be accepted.” (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 1086)

When the muadhdhin says “Hayya ‘ala’s-salaah (come to prayer)” or “Hayya ‘ala’l-falah (come to success)”
Hafs ibn ‘Asim ibn ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab narrated from his father that his grandfather ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘When the muadhdhinin says “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar (Allah is Most Great),” and one of you says, “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar”; then he says, “Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah (I bear witness that there is no god except Allah” and you say “Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah”; then he says, “Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasool Allah (I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” and you say, “Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasool Allah”; then he says, “Hayya ‘ala’s-salah (come to prayer)” and you say, “La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah”; then he says, “Hayya ‘ala’l-falah (come to success)” and you say, “La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah”; then he says “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar,” and you say, “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar”; then he says “La ilaha illa Allah” and you say, “La ilaha illa Allah” – if he says that from the heart, he will enter Paradise.’” (Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, 578, and by Abu Dawood in his Sunan, 443)

When leaving one's house
Anas ibn Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘Whoever says – i.e., when he is leaving his house – “Bismillah, tawwakaltu ‘ala Allah, La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (In the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah),” it will be said to him, “You are taken care of and protected,” and the Shaytan will leave him alone.’” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi in his Sunan, 3348. Abu ‘Isa said, this is a hasan saheeh ghareeb hadeeth which we only know through this isnad. See Saheeh al-Jami’ by al-Albani, 6419. It was also narrated by Abu Dawood in his Sunan (4431), where he adds: “And another shaytan says to him, ‘What can you do with a man who has been guided, taken care of and protected?’”)

After praying
Abu’l-Zubayr said: “Ibn al-Zubayr used to say immediately after every prayer, when he had said the salaam, ‘La ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer. La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah wa la na’budu illa iyyah. Lahu’l-ni’mah wa lahu’l-fadl wa lahu’l-thana’ al-hasan. La ilaha ill-Allah mukhliseena lahu’l-deena wa law kariha’l-kaafiroon (There is no god but Allah Alone, with no partner or associate His is the sovereignty and to Him be praise, and He is able to do all things. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, and we worship none but Him.From Him (alone) come all blessings and favours, and all good praise is due to Him. There is no god but Allah and we make our worship purely for Him (alone) however much the disbelievers may hate that).’ He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say these words immediately after every prayer.’” (Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, 935)