Muslim Youth

Education is thus the starting point of every human activity. Allah created man and provided him with the tools for acquiring knowledge, namely hearing, sight and wisdom. Allah says (what means): "And Allah has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks (to Allah)" [Quran, 16:78]

He is Allah, besides Whom none has the right to be worshipped
but He. (He is) the King, the Holy, the One Free from all defects,
the Giver of security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-
Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Glory be to Allah! (High
is He) above all that they associate (with Him). He is Allah, the
Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. To Him
belong the Best Names. All that is in the heavens and the earth
glorify Him. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise

The Qur’an,
Surah Al-Hashr
[59]:23-24

1) "Islam" means "surrender" or "submission". "Salam" (which means "peace") is the root word of "Islam". In the religious context, the word "Islam" means "the surrendering of one's will (without compulsion) to the will of God in an effort to achieve peace".
2) "Muslim" means "anyone that surrenders himself/herself to the will of God."
3) Islam is not a new religion or cult. It is a universal way of life and civilization. Studies show that between 1.5 and 1.8 billion people in the world identify their religion as Islam. Along with Judaism and Christianity it traces its roots through Prophet Abraham and back to the first humans Adam and Eve.
4) There are five pillars of practice in Islam. These practices must be undertaken with the best of effort in order to be considered a perfect Muslim: A) Declaration of faith in One God and that Muhammad is a prophet of God. B) Formal prayer five times a day. C) Poor-due "tax" - 2.5% of one's excess wealth given to the needy once a year. D) Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once, if physically and financially able. E) Fasting during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.
5) There are six articles of faith in Islam. These are the basic beliefs that one must have in order to be considered a true Muslim. They are belief in: A) The One God. B) All of the prophets of God. C) The original scriptures revealed to Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus and Muhammad. D) The angels. E) The Day of Judgment and the Hereafter. F) Destiny.

The Fundamental Articles Of Faith In Islam(The Beliefs).

The true faithful Muslim believes in the following principal articles of faith:

1. Belief in one God (Allah ), Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Forgiving, the Creator and the Provider, He begets not, nor was He begotten, and there is none equal or comparable unto Him.

2. Belief in all Messengers of Allah (Ar-Rusul) without any discrimination among them, as every known nation had a Warner or Messenger from Allah . They were chosen by Allah to teach humanity and deliver His Divine message. The Qur'aan mentions the names of some of them, and Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) stands as the Last Messenger and the crowning glory of the foundation of prophethood.

3. Belief in all original scriptures and revelations of Allah (Al-Kutub), accepting them as the guiding light that the messengers received to show their respective people the right path to Him. In the Qur'aan, special reference is made to the books of Abraham, Moses, David and Jesus (‘alaihimus salaam), but long before the revelation of the Qur'aan to Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) some of these books and revelations had been lost or corrupted. The only authentic and complete book of Allah in existence today is the Qur'aan, which has been preserved as it was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) in its pristine, pure form.

4. Belief in the Angels (malaa-ikah) of Allah , recognizing them as spiritually pure and splendid beings whose nature requires no food, drink or sleep. They are honored servants who are assigned certain functions, and spend their days and nights in the worship of Allah . They do not speak before Allah does, and they act only by His command.

5. Belief in the Last Day (Yaum Al-Qiyaamah) and the Hereafter (Al-Aakhirah), acknowledging that this world will end someday, and that the dead will rise to stand for their final and fair trial. People with good records will be generously rewarded and warmly welcomed to the Heaven of Allah , and those with bad records will be punished and cast into Hell and none will be treated with injustice.

6. Belief in Fate (Qadr), whether good or bad, which Allah , measured and ordained for all creation according to His previous knowledge, and as deemed suitable by His wisdom. And in the timeless knowledge of Allah , and in His power to plan and execute His plans, nothing could happen in His Kingdom against His will. His knowledge and power which are always in action command over His creation. He is Wise and Merciful, and whatever he does must have a meaningful purpose. If this is established in our minds and hearts, we should accept with good faith all that He does, although we may fail to understand it fully, or think it is bad.

Faith without action and practice is a dead end as far as Islam is concerned, for faith by nature is very sensitive and can be most influential. When it is out of practice or out of use, it quickly loses its liveliness and motivational power.

The Five Pillars Of Islam(The Actions)

1. Shahadatain (Testimony): To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah (The Creator), and that Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is His Messenger. Muslims are obliged to follow his exemplary life as a model.

2. Salaah: Daily prayers are offered five times a day as a duty towards Allah . They strengthen and enliven the belief in Allah and inspire man to a higher morality. They purify the heart and prevent temptation towards wrong-doings and evil things. They are:

I. Salaatul-Fajr (The Dawn Prayer)

II. Salaatul-Dhuhr (The Noon Prayer)

III. Salaatul-Asr (The Afternoon Prayer)

IV. Salaatul-Maghrib (The Sunset Prayer)

V. Salaatul-Isha (The Evening Prayer)

3. Zakaah (Charity): The literal and simple meaning of Zakaah is purity, while its technical meaning designates the annual amount in kind or cash that a Muslim with means must distribute among the rightful beneficiaries from his yearly net savings. But the religious and spiritual significance of Zakaah is much deeper and more valuable than its humanitarian, and socio-political value.

4. Sawm (Fasting): The Muslims during the month of Ramadhaan do not only abstain from food, drink and sexual in*******se from dawn to sunset but they are also required to refrain from evil intentions and desires throughout the whole months of the year in general, and during the month of Ramadhaan in particular. It teaches love, sincerity and devotion, and develops a sound social conscience, patience, selflessness and will power as well.

5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca): It is to be performed once in a lifetime, so long as one can afford it financially and physically, and it is the largest annual convention of faith where Muslims meet to know one another, study their common affairs and promote their general welfare without prejudice or bias as to one's color, race, nationality as well as status in life. After all, everyone is equal in the sight of Allah , and so Hajj therefore demonstrates in effect the universality of Islam and the brotherhood and equality of Muslims.

§ THIS IS ISLAM

§ THE TRUE WAY FOR SUCCESS

§ IN THIS LIFE AND IN THE LIFE HEREAFTER

[Hadith] Muslims are not allowed to speak in seven places turn........

Prophet said: "The man, in seven parts inside position with pier Asian saying, or he laughed at later date, Allah called him into a pig's image, or the image of a dog, or monkey image. No Iman death too! "
Q: Which of several bit parts?
Answer: (a) in the temple worship noise, joking man.
(2) at the time of reading the Quran noise, joking man.
(3) In the hubbub is pock inside, joking man.
(4) when read Bunker noise, joking man.
(5) in the grave yard inside noisy, joking man.
(6) to the dead man in the station yard side is Mary noise, joking man.
(7) lying in a Qieer Lin speak Shields inside noise, joking man.

Please remember this fellow Muslims who are seven places, seeking Allah have mercy on you and your family and all Muslims, always healthy! Peace! This world and hereafter! Amin!

Such a beautiful story…

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.

His bed was next to the room’s only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.

They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened an enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.

Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.

Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed…..

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.

She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.

He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.

It faced a blank wall!

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and he could not even see the wall.

She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.
“Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present!”