Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2013

Better light a candle than curse the darkness

http://bakhabar.biharanjuman.org/ Be Aware , A lways , Everywhere

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RamadanS p e c i a lMay AllahGive us the strength & Patience to fast during the whole month of Ramadan!Accept all our fasts in this holy month! Give us the opportunity to worship in the night of Qadr and accept our worship!Help us to continue all the good deeds we do in this holy month!

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If the 11 months were the stains, Let Ramadan Be the CleanerThe holy month of Ramadan is here again to engulf us in its spiritual beauty. A month of fasting coming to clean the dirt accumulated , on our beings during the previous eleven months. Our spirit, our soul, deadened by the weight of our pursuit of immediate materialistic goals, is left stranded on the shores of restlessness. Ramadan is the best bet for a spring cleansing not just for the soul but also for the cage our soul resides in. This cage called body doesn’t need to remind us to feed it. Eat sleep drink and merry! But this month has come to give us something more precious, if we focus on the purpose behind it, and i.e. to gain more taqwa, to become stronger. Become stronger so that we can follow the edicts of Islam in a better and pronounced way.

Our focus unfortunately is on the wrong things. Let me tell you about an incident from last year. On a TV show, an impoverished man from Somalia was asking a scholar in a television studio.We are very poor people. We don’t get anything to eat at suhoor or iftar, will Allah accept our fasting? The Islamic scholar who was in Saudi gear put a handkerchief to his nose and began to sob. Touching! Isn’t it? This wonderful sob story made headlines everywhere. Oh, they said, our Scholar…what a sensitive scholar! The focus was on those tears shed on a perfumed hanky in the air conditioned studio. No reason to doubt the tears but what has happened to us?

Why couldn’t that hungry desperation and that most agonizing query about not having anything to eat either at suhoor or iftar , make the headline everywhere ? In the same way, in this month of fasting where the focus should be on the soul, what we do is, do a bit extra for the body. You begin to observe it when we see Ramadan pictures flashing before us with the attractive pictures of a myriad variety of foods. Ramdan or Food Festival? This happens due to the change in focus , as I have said earlier. Our hunger during fasts should remind us of the hunger and tribulations of those unfortunate people , who don’t get anything to eat for their suhoor or iftar , or those who get some food, but never enough. I am sure like me you too have read stories of big wastages of food at the iftars and elaborate dinners thereafter. Muslims spend hugely on these post iftar dinner parties. Let’s stick to simple iftars simple dinners, and avoid Israaf. The amount thus saved can be donated to any charity or better still a charitable educational organization. Our change of focus to prefer aakhirah, over duniya, would bring a lot of wonders to our ummah and us . If Allah had created us for this world , He would have created us without death!

May the Ramadan cleaner wash away all the dirt, all the stains, from our souls .Aameen

Bihar Anjuman’s Patna chapter arranged a special counseling session for placements of MANUU 2010 passed students, on 19th June 2013, at Dr. Usman Ghani Imarat Girls Computer Institute, Patna. Enam Khan Sb, convenor of the chapter informed that eight students of MANUU 2010 batch passed from respective colleges, this year. The result of Hyderabad is announced and four students passed with good marks (avg. 65 %) We are waiting for Darbhanga result which is expected in a few days.

Please note five students opted for B.Tech. Their names are……1 Md Faizan Alam. IT2 Saleem Hassan IT3 Belal Anwar IT4 Waqar Ahmad IT5 Md. Ameen Raza Civil Eng.Bihar Anjuman took care of their expenses throughout their diploma engineering studies from 201o to 2013. However, BA will not support their B.Tech. studies with funds. The students are ready to manage it themselves. However, three students need job without which they cannot finance their future studies. They are1. Shabbir Raza ECE2. Md. Sajid CE3. Danish Raza CEWe are thankful to these people who visited on the day of counseling and discussed in presence of Shoaib Khan Sb, IPS. They are…1. Md. Ali Khan, M.D. ITECI2. Alok Kumar Nikhil, (B.Tech), Web designer3. Miss Jeewan Jyoti (MCA), IT counselor4. Vikash Kumar (B.Tech), IT counselor

They held separate meetings with the three students for two hours. They are asked to do certificate courses like OCA, OCP, DBAI, DB, aII for computer engineering students and for communication engineering CCNA, CCNP or MCSP. These are three months certificate part time courses. However, they were offered small jobs in Kolkata. The can earn money and do certificate courses in Kolkota. We discuss Hyderabad, Banglore and Noida but these are very expensive places. We have given one week thinking time to the three students.

Editorial Bihar Anjuman’s Patna chapterarranged counseling sessionfor placements of MANUU 2010batch students

Seraj Akram

Khabron ki Khabar

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Chhattisgarh me naksalion ne 30 se zayed logo (congress ke neta aur security guard) ka qatl kiya, uske lash par nache.

ek 75 salah zaeef japani bashindah everest ki choti ko sar kiya

Madhya Pradesh me ek na bina larki ne pure sube me first aayi.

Delhi me ek gharon me kam karne wali behad garib aurat ka larka 12 ween class me top kiya.

IPL ke khel me satte ka bahut bara raz fash hua, kayi player pakre gaye.

UP me 2 bache bhuk ki tab na laakar chal basa.

UP me bomb blast ke mulzim Khalid ki police custody me maut.

Varun ke khiaf sabut mitane aur usko beqasur sabit karne me samajwadi party ne pura sath diya.

Bangladesh me ek imarat girne se 1000 se zyadah logo ki maut

phir bhi ise Dahshatgardi nahi kahte, lekin agar koi bahka hua insan tiffin bomb blast kar de aru 2-4 insan mar jaye ya zakhmi ho jaye to use Dahshatgardi ka shor shrou ho jata he.

jab hausla ho buland to phir koi bhi rukawat insaan ko maqsad hasil karne se nahi rok sakti.

is se sabit hota he ke dushwarian hausla mand insan ko kameyabi se nahi rok sakti.

Muslim bachon ko pahle sahulat chahie phir baad me parhai, unke liya har kam me rukawat he, sirf hilay bahane me rukawat nahi he.

agar insan ke lalach ki had aur imandari na ho to phir koi kitna bhi kama le be-imani se kamane ka moqa zaya nahi karta.

aaj ke muhazzab samaj ke munh par thappar.

beqasur ke pakre jane par bhi koi insaf nahi mila aur ab qatl hone par bhi insaf ki umeed nahi.

Muslim ke masiha Mulayam kitne dayaloo hain, apne virodhion ko bhi puri madad karte hain, yah aur bat he ke muslim ke vote lene ke baad lagatar fasad karwakar muslim ko pareshan kar dosti ka alaq hi haq ada kar rahe hain.Is se sabit hota he ke siyasi party ko muslim ka vote chahie aur kuch nahi.Jis qaum ko apne dushman aur dost ki tameez karna nahi malum unke sath aisa hi hota he.

ek almiya jis se darjano sawal ubharte hen.

1. Wake up in the last third of the night to beg forgiveness from Allah. “...and those who pray and beg Allah’s Pardon in the last hours of the night.” (Qur’an, 3:17)

2. At least once in a while, seclude yourself from people in order to contemplate.“Those who remember Allah standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth...” (Qur’an, 3:191)

3. Stay in the company of the righteous.“And keep yourself patiently with those who call on their Lord...” (Qur’an, 18:28)

4. Remember Allah often.“Remember Allah with much remembrance.” (Qur’an, 33:41)

5. Pray two units of prayer with sincerity and devotion.?“Those who offer their prayer with all solemnity and full submissiveness.” (Qur’an, 23:2)

6. Recite the Qur’an with understanding and reflection.“Do they not then consider the Qur’an carefully?” (Qur ‘an, 4:82)

7. Fast on a hot, dry day.“He abandons his food, drink, and desire — all for Me.”

8. Give charity secretly.“Until the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand has spent.”

9. Provide relief and aid to the afflicted Muslim.“Whoever gives relief to a Muslim from one of the vicissitudes of this life, Allah will relieve him from a calamity that is from doing the calamities of the Day of Judgment.”

10. Be as abstemious and abstinent as possible in this fleeting world.?“The Hereafter is betterand more lasting.” (Qur’an87: 17) – Excerpt from ‘Don’t Be Sad, IIPH

10 gems for a good life

رمضان كريمرمضان كريمرمضان كريم

There are two beneficial health aspects of RAMADAN, one would be the psychological benefit and the other the physical health benefits which includes:

1.Loss of excess weight.2.Improvement of Lipid profile and Glucose profile.3.Gastrointestinal rest.This benefits patient with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.4.In salah(Namaz) all the muscles and joints have mild exercise in terms of caloric output.5.Ramadan fasting is actually an exercise in self discipline.For those who are chain smokers or nibble food constantly or drink coffee or tea every hour is good way to break the habit.6.Psychological effect of feeling of inner peace and tranquility.The prophet (SAW) has advised "If one slanders you or aggress against you,tell them ,I am fasting."Thus personal hostility during the month is minimal.

Regarding general advice for maximum benifit from fasting there are few tips.

1.Drink a lot of fluid throughout the period between Iftar and Sahoor,especially for old persons exposed to cardiovascular risks.2.It is actually sunnah to break your fast on a date, then go to pray the Maghrib and return to complete your iftar. This is the ideal way to break your fast and avoid too much eating suddenly after a long period of hunger..3.Try to avoid heavy meals, specially Iftar. Lighter meals will help you perform prayer etc without feeling sleepy.4.Avoid fatty meals and diets containing a high amount of sugar,as much as ytou can.Ramadan is a chance to lose the excess weight and improve the internal metabolic profile.5.Try to increase diets containing water and fibres in both Iftar and Sohoor.Taraweeh prayer are unique in building up muscles during physical movements of prayer. Tension is relieved in the mind due to spiritual persons perform Tarawih prayer feel alert and active.

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF FASTINGDr. Moiz Shams, Aligharh

Masjid in Kazakistan

Masjid in Pakistan

Masjid in Surinam

I am a book in Elegant Print; My true use is very very rare.To know my name, here are some hints. A miracle I am that can change the World;Rich in cover and nicely bound; All one has to do is understand my Word.In hearts of Muslims I am rarely found. I have Wisdom, I have Treasure;High on a shelf I am kept; So much so that there is no Measure.Forgotten there I am left. I am your Scout; I am your Guide;With respect I do get a lot of kisses; But who’s there to follow my bide.My main point is what that always misses. Separating Right from the wrong is my Fame,In a melodious voice they recite me; Holy Quran is my Name.Neglecting the meaning inside me. Amit Hashmi: afhashmi1211@yahoo.comAt times I am used to swear;

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The condition of hunger gets highlighted on each fasting person leading to:

- Care and concern for the poor and hungry - Helping attitude towards have-nots - Charity and donations - Refrain from wasting food and drinks. - Social responsibility

Masjid in England

Masjid in Thailand

Masjid in Malaysia

Ramadan,1st Ashra- Allah’s Mercy,2nd Ashra, Allah’s Forgiveness3rd Ashra, Salvation from hell-fire

If anyone claims what is not his, he does

not belong to us, and let him come to

his seat in hell. (Muslim).

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here are two beneficial health aspects of RAMADAN, one would be T the psychological benefit and the other the physical health benefits which includes:

1.Loss of excess weight.

2. Improvement of Lipid profile and Glucose profile. 3. Gastrointestinal rest. This benefits patient with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.

4. In salah (Namaz) all the muscles and joints have mild exercise in terms of caloric output.

5. Ramadan fasting is actually an exercise in self discipline. For those who are chain smokers or nibble food constantly or drink coffee or tea every hour is good way to break the habit.

6. Psychological effect of feeling of inner peace and tranquility. The prophet (SAW) has advised "If one slanders you or aggress against you, tell them, I am fasting."Thus personal hostility during the month is minimal.

Regarding general advice for maximum benefit from fasting there are few tips.

1. Drink a lot of fluid throughout the period between Iftar and Sahoor, especially for old persons exposed to cardiovascular risks.2. It is actually Sunnah to break your fast on a date, then go to pray the Maghrib and return to complete your iftar. This is the ideal way to break your fast and avoid too much eating suddenly after a long period of hunger.

3. Try to avoid heavy meals, especially Iftar. Lighter meals will help you perform prayer etc without feeling sleepy.

4. Avoid fatty meals and diets containing a high amount of sugar, as much as you can. Ramadan is a chance to lose the excess weight and improve the internal metabolic profile.

5. Try to increase diets containing water and fibers in both Iftar and Suhoor.

Taraweeh prayers are unique in building up muscles during physical movements of prayer. Tension is relieved in the mind due to spiritual persons perform Taraweeh prayer feel alert and active.

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF FASTINGDr. Moiz Shams, Aligarh

Collective use of Zakaat money can change the societyAttentionAttention

Please give your zakaat money to Bihar Anjuman's local chapter, for collective use, to educate and empower the society."

Har MirchSeraj Akram

aksar musl im jahan bhi koi masla hota he uske hal ke lie islam ka hawala dene lagte hain,

Q u r a n a u r H a d e e s s e misalayn dene lagte hain. inko khud samajh me nahi aata ke kya sirf qanun hone se sare masle ka hal nikal sakta he? ya usko hal karne ke lie hikmat amli, mansuba aur behtar karkardagi bhi honi chahie?

Hindustan me agle sal phir election hone wala he, aur muslim is intezar me ki koi party unko thali me lakar muslim ki bahbood ke liye tohfa paish kare. aur unko pata he ki yah qaum chand baton me bahalne wali he ise kuch dene ki zarurat nahi he, inke pas aur koi hal nahi he.

aksar muslim hukumat se shikayat hi karte rahte hain na insafion ke liye, kabhi apne gireban me nahi jhankte ki mulk ki taameen me hara kya role he. ham bina sarkari madad ke bhi kya kuch kar sakte hain aur kaise karna chahie.

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Bihar Anjuman’s Patna chapter conducted a special counselling session for RCC Patna students who qualified in the entrance test of MANUU polytechnics. The counselling session was arranged by the chapter’s convenor, Janab Enam Khan Sb, in Bihar Anjuman’s office at Anand Place in the presence of Janab Shoaib Khan sb & Janab Naushad Ansari sb. Students were advised to follow the following points: 1. Counseling date is fixed on 30th June at Hyderabad and candidate must reach by 29th June. Book your ticket now.2. Prepare a draft of Rs.2775/-3. Original Matric marks sheet4. Original School leaving certificate5. Character certificate 6. Cast certificate, if applicable.7. Four sets of Passport size Photograph8. One photo copy of all documents.This is worth noting that due to the special study material prepared by retired DIG of Bihar Police, Janab Shoaib Khan Sb, IPS, record number of students qualified from RCC Patna, this year. Subhanallah!

Success is the abilityto go from failure

to failure without losingyour enthusiasm.

Bihar Anjuman’s Patna chapter’s counselling session for MANUU students

Think of the lifetime of human beings. As children, they have to touch everything, to pick things up and put them in their mouth, even things that can harm them, for childhood is the age of the heart, the age of the first operation: addition. As adolescents, their mind begins to express itself, and they set about rejecting anything they find disagreeable, useless or harmful: they are doing subtraction. As adults, they embark on multiplication: their life is filled with relationships, children, department stores, acquisitions of all kinds… Finally, having reached old age, they think they will soon be departing for the next world, and they write their will to leave their possessions to various people: they are doing division.So, human beings begin by accumulating, and then they throw out many things. But the good things must be planted so that they multiply. And what should they plant? Their good thoughts and feelings, for example. Yes, that is true multiplication. And what they harvest they can divide, in other words, share out.

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A quick checklist in Ramadan1. Make a resolve to win the maximum favor of Allah by performing extra Voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making frequent Dua and increased remembrance (Dhikr).

2. Try to recite some Holy Quran after every Prayer. In fact if you read 3-4 pages after every Prayer you can easily finish the entire Quran in Ramadan!

3. Study the Tafseer (commentary) every morning.

4. Invite a person you are not very close with or your relatives to your home for Iftaar, at least once a week (Weekend). You will notice the blessings in your relationships!

5. Bring life to your family! E v e r y d a y, t r y t o conclude the fast with your family and spend some quality time together t ou nderstand each other better.

6. Give gifts on Eid to at least 5 people: 2 to your family m e mbers, 2 to your good friends, and 1 to a person whom you love purely for the sake of Allah.

7. Make commitment to join Islamic study circles to learn more about I s l am and improve your own life.

8. Donate generously to the Masajid, Islamic organizations, and any where people are in need or oppressed. "Because Ramadan, is a month of sharing!”

9. Share month of Ramadan and its teachings of peace and patience with your neighbor.

10. Sleep little, eat little! Make sure you do not defeat the purpose of fasting by over-indulging in food and being lazy.

11. Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of the night better than 1000 months (Laylatul-Qadr / Shab-e-Qadr).

12. Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: Ramadan is the month of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never too late.

13. Learn to control your tongue and lower your gaze. Remember the Prophet's (pbuh) warning that lying, backbiting, and a lustful gaze all violate the Ramadan fast!

14. Encourage others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon everything that Allah dislikes. Play the role of a Da'ee (one who i n v i t e s t o A l l a h ) w i t h z e a l , p a s s i o n , and sympathy .

15. Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late at night and devote yourself purely and fully to Allah in the Itikaf retreat during the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Quoted from Al-Hasan Al-Basri : "He who has no manners has no knowledge; he who has no patience has no Deen, and he who

has no piety has no nearness to Allaah for him." A quick preparation forRamadan Kareem1. Start reading Quran daily after Salat al-Fajr.

2. Spend some time listening to recitations from the Quran.

3. Train yourself to go to bed early so that you can wake up for Salat al-Fajr.

4. Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution) most of the time.

5. Evaluate yourself daily before going to bed.

6. Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to Him for your mistakes and sins.

7. Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and drinking.

8. Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud prayers.

9. Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially the Quran, Sirah, Hadith, and Fiqh.

10. Find time to help others with your wisdom, knowledge and other talents.

11. Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims.

12. Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and other pious people so that you may learn from them.

13. Train yourself to do good, render free service to others to seek the pleasure of A l l a h .

qah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and drinking.

8. Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud prayers.

9. Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially the Quran, Sirah, Hadith, and Fiqh.

10. Find time to help others with your wisdom, knowledge and other talents.

11. Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims.

12. Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and other pious people so that you may learn from them.

13. Train yourself to do good, render free service to others to seek the pleasure of A l l a h .

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making dua before they break their fast. This is one

of the three times when Allah accepts a person dua.

Many people make the mistake of spending the

later part of Ramadan preparing for Eid, neglecting

cooking you cannot taste the food to see if it Ramadan. This is incorrect and these people lose

his list was taken from a class on the fiqh has the right spices/flavors. This is false, and the concept of what Ramadan is about.Tof Ramadan, given by Sheikh Ahmad allowed in Islam as long as the person cooking

Musa Jibril. Some of the issues may have a is not eating the food. Rather they can taste it Many parents do not let their children fast

difference of opinion, but these are the most to see if it needs salt, or more spices. during Ramadan (young children). This is

correct opinions. something counter productive to a child. By

Many people think you cannot use a allowing him to fast he will grow up to know he must

Focusing on food; to the extent that Miswak or toothbrush during Ramadan. This is do this act.

people begin to worry about eating more false, for the Prophet(saw) used to use a

then actually fasting. This also goes along miswak during Ramadan. Also you CAN use Many people think Ramadan is just about not

with spending tons of money on Iftaars even toothpaste; the reasoning by the scholars is eating and forget about controlling their tempers

though a person does not need to eat that that the Miswak has flavor, thus toothpaste is and watching what they say. In actuality we are

much food. okay to use (if you are not eating it). supposed to control our tempers and mouths even

more during Ramadan.

Making Suhoor way before Fajr. Some Some people make the Fajr Adhan early.

people eat Suhoor a few hours after They do this so people will stop eating before People often waste their time during Ramadan.

Taraweeh or Isha Salah, this is wrong. It Fajr and not invalidate their fast. This is wrong They go to sleep during the day and get nothing

should be eaten closer to the time of Fajr. and something we should not do. done. We should be taking advantage of this

blessed month by doing extra Ibaadat.

People don't make Niyyah (intentions) to Some people make the Maghrib Adhan

fast for Ramadan. This is something in the late. They do this so people will start eating Some people don't go on trips or travel during

heart and does not need to be verbal. Also it late, just incase Maghrib has not come in yet. Ramadan. They think they have to break their fast

only needs to be done once, at the beginning This too is wrong and we should not do this. when traveling. This is actually optional, if you want

of Ramadan and not every single day. to break your fast while traveling you can (with

Many many people believe you cannot making it up later), and if you don't you can

If you find out late that Ramadan started, have intercourse with your spouse during the continue fasting.

you should stop eating and fast for that day, whole month of Ramadan. This is false, you

making that day up after Ramadan/Eid ends. cannot do this only during the times when you Many people who are able don't make Itikaaf at

are fasting. Between Maghrib and Fajr it is the masjid. We should take advantage of our good

Many people don't think you pray permissible to do. health and spend lots of time at the Masjid,

Taraweeh on the first night of Ramadan especially the last 10 days of Ramadan.

(such as tonight). They believe you pray it Many women believe that if their period

after the first day you actually fast. They has just ended and they did not make ghusl, Some people believe they cannot cut their hair

forget that the Islamic calendar runs on the they cannot fast that day (considering their or nails during Ramadan. This is also false.

moon, maghrib is the start of the new day. period ended at night, and they went to bed

without Ghusl, waking up without having a Some people say you cannot swallow your spit

Many people believe if you eat or drink on chance to make it). This is incorrect, if a women during Ramadan. This too is false. However you

accident this breaks your fast. This is false, if has not made Ghusl she can still fast. cannot swallow mucus that has entered your

you do this on accident then you continue mouth.

fasting and do not need to make up the day. Many men believe that if he has had

intercourse with his wife and did not make Some people say you cannot use scented oils or

Some people take the opinion that if they ghusl (similar to the above) then he cannot fast perfumes during Ramadan. This too is false.

see someone eating or drinking they should the next morning. This is also incorrect, for he

not remind the person that he/she is fasting. can fast even if he has not made Ghusl. Some people believe bleeding breaks the fast.

According to Sheikh Bin Baz (ra), this is This is not true.

incorrect and it is an order from Allah for us 16) Some people pray Dhur and Asr prayers

to ordain the good and forbid the evil. Thus together during Ramadan. (mainly in Arab Some people believe if you throw up on

we tell the person, because we are countries) This is incorrect and should be accident it breaks your fast. This is not true,

forbidding the evil this way. avoided. however if you do it intentionally it does.

Many sisters believe they cannot use Some people believe you cannot eat until Some people think you cannot put water in your

Hennah while fasting. This is incorrect, they the Muadthin is done calling the Maghrib nose and mouth during wuduh in Ramadan. This

are allowed to use it during Ramadan Adthan. This is incorrect, as soon as he starts a t o o i s i n c o r r e c t . S o u r c e :

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The key to Paradise is salah, and the key to salah is taharah (purification)[Mishkat]

Prophet (peace be upon him) Said: 'The most meritorious form of Almsgiving is the effort to help a poor man, made in secret, by one who is himself of little means.' (Ahmad).

Be Practical than Preacher

to RAHBAR-e-Banaat School and Madrasa, for Regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) holistic education & guidance [Only for Girls of contribution:weaker sections, in Bihar & Jharkhand]: (a) sponsoring a teaching staff for the Details madarsa: Rs. 4,000 to 6,000 per month,Your support has helped the project a lot, but (b) sponsoring a non-teaching staff (matron, it needs more funds, therefore, come forward peon, muhassil, etc.): Rs. 3,000 to 4,000 per to donate your Zakat & Sadaqat, to this monthimportant project of Bihar Anjuman. (c) sponsor a student's expenses (non-Individual NRI Donors may please transfer resident): Rs. 200 per monththeir contributions to the following bank Sponsor construction cost for eisal-e-sawab account of RAHBAR, the NGO of Bihar and sadaqa-e-jaariya:A n j u m a n [ K i n d l y s e n d a n e m a i l t o

, once you have made the transfer, so that we may be able to maintain a proper account, at our levels. Also, please send scanned copy of your ID proof (passport copy for NRIs), which is a mandatory requirement. In case of any problems in transferring the committed a m o u n t , p l e a s e w r i t e b a c k t o u s (school@biharanjuman.org) so that we could find an alternative means of transferring the funds [like sending to a personal account of (a) construction of class-rooms (one one of the Bihar Anjuman's representatives, classroom: Rs. 4 lakhs): total number of or handing over cash or cheque to him]. In any classrooms planned = 15 (architectural dwg @ case, please do not forget to send us an email http://bit.ly/eFUnHI)after the transfer has been made.] (b) Construction of hostel (one hostel room:

Rs. 2 lakhs): total number of rooms planned = 24 (architectural dwg @ http://bit.ly/eFUnHI)(c) Construction of a library-cum-reading room @ Rs. 4 lakhs + furniture @ Rs. 1 lakh(d) Construction of the office room @ Rs. 3 lakhs + office furniture @ Rs. 50,000/=(g) hand pump for drinking water, Rs. 10,000/= (with platform), near hostel building(h) 2 Overhead water-tanks + 1 electric pump + water-supply work for hostel building, Rs. 50,000/=

Willing to donate for this noble cause? Write to or fill an online

form at http://www.rahbar.info/rahbar-e-banat.htm to commit your donation

“RAHBAR-e-Banat Educational Trust” was Read this article, please: Letter and Spirit of registered, in Samastipur, on the 20th July Z a k a t ( Z a k a h ) 2011, and the property of RAHBAR-e-Banat [http://www.biharanjuman.org/zakat-letter-School-cum-Madrasa was transferred from its and-spirit.html]owners (who had verbally donated the land in The students in this madarsa will be from poor July 2009) to this Trust. This has helped secure families, most of whom are not going to any the investment made in the project, schools or madrasas, at all. Therefore, zakah alhamdolillah. Five trustees from the region - 2 funds may be used to impart literacy to them. from the family of the donor of land and 3 Yateem girls will be accommodated in a hostel from nearby villages - will now take care of the which is the first building being built [structure project which will have an executive of 2 floors are ready, thus 16 rooms can be committee to manage the day-to-day affairs used once finishing work is completed]. of the project.Hostel is planned to become functional by The office of the trust is situated at RAHBAR-e-December 2011, insha-Allah, after completing B a n a t S c h o o l - c u m - M a d r a s a , V i l l a g e the boundary wall.Rahimabad, Block Tajpur, Distt: SamastipurYou may donate (from any funds at your

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cum-Madrasa project:

1. Reduce watching TV, instead spend more time reading the Quran and other Islamic literature.

2. Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether magazines, department store catalogs or otherwise.

3. Avoid going to theaters; instead go to Masajid, Islamic organizations and make that a daily habit.

4. Avoid eating too much. Eat only when you are hungry and try not to fill your stomach completely.

5. If you drink Coffee, Tea or Soda, be sure to reduce consumption .

6. If you smoke, try to reduce daily usage; otherwise Ramadan will be very difficult for you to observe.

7. If you have friends who do not practice the teaching of Islam, try to avoid socializing with them.

8. If you travel a lot on business, try to do more local business, so you can be more closer to your family and community .

9. If you are used to staying up till midnight, try to go to bed earlier, so that you will be able to wake up early for Salat al-Fajr and Tahajjud prayers as well. To prepare ourselves before the month of Ramadan arrives is far better than waiting till it comes. To prepare ourselves for anything in life is a sign of wisdom and maturity. No one is assured of living one day more; tomorrow may not come. So hurry and benefit from blessings and rewards from Allah.

Remember: "Time is not money or gold; it is life itself and is limited. You must begin to appreciate every moment of your life and always strive to make the best use of it.

What to avoid inRamadan

Appeal to donate your Zakat/Sadaqat

The believers are but a single Brotherhood. Live like members of one family, brothers and sisters unto one another [Quran,49/10].

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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever

Make Tawbah Nasooha

HOW TO MAKE TAWBAH

Repentance:

Determination:

TIPS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAY FROM SINS:

Listen to Islamic lectures. Choose a scholar and topic that you feel will motivate you and get your heart into the right stateRead Islamic books about self development and purifying the heartDo your best to pray all your Salah on timeEnsure that you pray the Sunnah al-Mu'akkadah raka'at with your five daily fard prayersActively focus on improving your Khushoo' in salah by spending more time on it and concentrating on what you are saying.Allocate time to doing Tasbih and istighfar, especially after salah.

Tawbah consists of three parts: Knowledge, repentance and determinationKnowledge: If you have knowledge of Islam then you will recognise your sins and understand why they are harmful for you and know what the punishment is if you continue to do those sins. You must also have sincere faith and devotion to Allah, because if you know that something displeases/angers Him then you will feel bad about doing it.

Once you understand that the sins you have done are harmful and that you have earned Allah's displeasure, then you will feel bad about having sinned. You will feel deep regret and remorse, even grief at having committed those sins.

When you feel so bad about doing those sins, then you will refrain from doing them and be determined never to do them again, especially if you know what the harmful effects and punishment are for those actions.If you have committed a sin involving taking away someone else's rights, then you must return those rights and ask forgiveness from that person also. (Adapted from Imam al-Ghazali, Ihya Ulumuddin, translated by Maulana Fazlul Karim, Taj Com pany, 1982, Vol. 4)

Stay away from the places of sinningKeep yourself in the company of those who remember AllahKeep your hands busy with useful work and your tongue busy with remembrance of Allah Understand the harmful effect of sins and read about the punishment for sinningRemind yourself about the rewards fro doing good deeds, both in this life and in the hereafter

WEEKS BEFORE RAMADHAN:`Heart Focus' Weeks

A wise man once sat in the audience and cracked a joke.. all of them laughed like crazy..

After a moment he cracked the same joke again & a little less people laughed this time...

He cracked the same one again & no one laughed!!!

Then he smiled and said ''when you can't laugh on the same joke again & again then why do you keep crying over the same thing over & over again''

FORGET the past and MOVE ON ..........

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Ryan Whiteside is a Guest Blogger for PickTheBrain. A goal doesn't do you much good unless you are constantly thinking about, and working towards it. Write down your goal

First, let's find out what the importance of motivation exactly and place it somewhere that you will see it at least 1-2 times a is. Simply put, motivation is that driving force which allows you day. If you have a weight loss goal, place your written goal to achieve your goals and go after what you want in life. If you beside the refrigerator. If your goal is to get physically stronger, want to change your personality for the better, get a promotion place your written goal near your weight bench so you can see it at work, start a new habit, be a better person who is part of the when you are working out. This provides the extra motivation community, become a better parent for your kid – all of these you need for those tough days.things would be easier accomplished if you are properly motivated. A great way to motivate yourself with business goals is to put

up a motivational quote beside your desk. Do a Google search As long as you have a strong personal motivation, you can for motivational quotes, then print off one and put it inside of a achieve almost anything that you want from life. However, picture frame. Keep it there and read it occasionally remember not to fall into the trap of looking for short-cuts to throughout the day. Whenever you find yourself not looking at achieve your goals. It's perfectly fine if you have to take a long and winding road to achieve your goal. It will be an even sweeter victory when you finally achieve your goal, knowing that you have had to go through several hurdles to attain it.

Developing Motivation in LifeSo how can you develop motivation in life? If you wish to accomplish a goal – be it short-term or long-term in nature – how can you find it in you to be properly motivated? Here are a few things that you should keep in mind:

1. Focus on one goal at a time.

This should be partnered with the fact that you should make sure that your short-term goals all help in achieving your long-term goals. One of the best ways for you to focus on one goal at a time is to make a diary of your goals – yes, write it down – so the quote anymore, or it no longer provides the inspiration that that you will have a visual representation of the things that you it once did, it's time to change the quote. It's perfectly OK to want to achieve rather than letting it all get lost in your head. change this quote every 1-2 weeks for maximum motivation.

2. Get rid of all the distractions which might prevent you from Some people make a habit of reading their goals either when achieving your goal. they first wake up or right before they go to bed. When you read

your goals upon arising, you may begin to notice that you find Let's say that you are a writer who wants to finish a book. How yourself doing more each day to help you reach your goals. can you type away on your keyboard one chapter after another Similarly, when you read your goals right before bed, you may if there are many distractions surrounding you like television, notice that you wake up with good ideas that you never friends chattering away or the lure of aimlessly browsing thought of before.through the Internet. In order for you to stay properly motivated, make sure to steer clear of any distractions. Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts

It's important to have motivation in your life. Motivation is the 3. Completely block out any negative influences. fuel that you need to continue striving for your goals. Soak up

motivating things in your life on a daily basis. Read great books Finally, make sure that you are completely blocking out any that will inspire you. Read great blogs that are both positive negative influences in your life. If you feel that you are being and informative.distracted from your goal by a problem which does not seem to go away, ask yourself what you can do to eliminate such a It's human nature to have days were you aren't very motivated. challenge and distraction in your life. Maybe you are being However, if you continue to surround yourself with positive and sidetracked by negative thoughts and feelings because you motivational things, those days will be few and far betweehave no faith in yourself. Addressing the root of the problem, completely blocking out any negative distractions and thinking Forwarded by M Junaid Tahirpurely positive thoughts is the best way for you to develop motivation in your everyday life.

Constantly Work At Motivating Yourself

Tips for motivation

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The main or principal name of GOD ALMIGHTY is "ALLAH". There is no plural of this word. Similar word is also available in the There are two categories of prophets; "Rasool" and "Nabi".The word New Testament(Gospel). It is an opinion that this word means "Rasool" is derived from Arabic word "Irsaal" which means "to "Al-Elah" i:e "The Deity". The word "Elah" stands for "Deity" and send".This is used for a Messenger of GOD ALMIGHTY Blessed with a "Al" for "The" in Arabic. In the Old Testament , the names of GOD Book, such as Moses,David,Jesus and Mohammed (Peace be upon ALMIGHTY are "JEHOVAH " and "YAHWEH" which are nearer to them).pronunciation of "ALLAH".

" N a b i " i s a n a s s i s t a n t / d e p u t y t o " R a s o o l " s u c h a s The Gospels tell us about the last words of Jesus. According to Aaron,Solomon,Zachariah and John(Peace be upon them). The Gospels(the New Testament) there are three different versions word "Nabi" is derived from "Naaib" which means "deputy or of the last words uttered by Jesus on the cross.The reason is that assistant".,only translations of Gospel are available instead of the original "Rasool" has also the powers of "Nabi" as such he is greater than text revealed on Jesus. "Nabi". Every Rasool is also a Nabi but it is not necessary that every According to Mark (15:34-35), Jesus yelled with a great shout Nabi is also a Rasool. No Rasool was killed or murdered as he was "Eloi,Eloi, lama sabachthani?". Through the centuries, according sent specially by GOD ALMIGHTY. However,other prophets who to interpreters the last words of Jesus meant "My GOD, my GOD, were not "Rasool" but only "Nabi",were murdered such as Zakariya why have You forsaken me?" (Zachariah) and John(Peace be upon them).Jesus was also a

"Rasool"(Messenger of GOD ALMIGHTY Blessed with a Book) as In Hebrew it is "Eli,Eli, lama azabtani?" while in Aramaic such it was not appropriate for him to be killed/murdered ,but "Elahi,Elahi,lema sebaqtani?". another person of the same resemblance was crucified in his The word "Elahi" is available in Arabic which means "My Deity" or place.Verses 156 to 159 of surah No.4 "An-Nisa"(Women) of the last "My GOD".This word is also available in Psalms of David in the Book of GOD ALMIGHTY tell as under:same meanings(the text of Psalm 22:2 in Aramaic).According to Mark,followed by Matthew(27:46-47) the element "That they rejected faith;that they uttered against Mary a grave of screaming has further been emphasized that some of those false charge;that they said(in boast),"We killed Christ Jesus the son present at the moment would have understood that he(Jesus) of Mary,the Messenger of GOD;but they killed him not,nor crucified was calling for the prophet Elijah. him.Only a likeness of that was shown to them.And those who differ

therein are full of doubts,with no (certain) knowledge. But only According to John(19:30) "As Jesus took the wine,he conjecture to follow,for of a surety they killed him not;nay,GOD exclaimed:'It is finished' and bowing his head,he handed over his Raised him up unto Himself; and GOD is Exalted in Power,Wise, and spirit." there is none of the people of the Book but must believe in him

before his death,and on the Day of Judgment he will be a witness According to Luke(23:46) there is a third and different version of against them.”the last words of Jesus "And shouting with a great shout Jesus said 'Father into thy hands I commit my spirit." GOD ALMIGHTY is also called "Rahmaan"(The Most Merciful) and

there is no plural of this word also.The last two verses of surah No.17 It is obvious that the scene of death of Jesus in past tense can't be "Bani Israel"(The Children of Israel) tell as under:described in a book revealed on him in his life time.It is only a "Say,'Call upon Allah,or call upon Rahmaan: by whatever name you historical statement which has been added to Gospel. call upon Him,(it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful

Names.Neither speak your prayer aloud,nor speak it in a low Let us discuss the word "father" quoted in translation of tone,but seek a middle course between.Say,Praise be to Allah(God Gospel.There is a word "Rab" which means "Preserver, Cherisher, Almighty),Who begets no son,and has no partner in (His) Sustainer, Master, Deity or Lord".This word was also used for dominion:nor (needs) He any to protect Him from humiliation:Yea, "father" and its plural is "arbaab"(verse No.31 of surah No.9 of the magnify Him for His Greatness and Glory !"last book of GOD ALMIGHTY).When used for GOD ALMIGHTY there is no plural of this word. In verse No.82 of surah No.5 God Almighty(Allah) Admires the Jesus had used the same word for GOD ALMIGHTY which was Christians and Says,"Nearest among them in love to the Believers wrongly translated as "father" by the interpreters.GOD will you find those who say,"We are Christians": because amongst ALMIGHTY is far away from eating,drinking and sexual them,there are men devoted to learning,and men who have relations.Those who eat and drink are subject to death and He renounced the world,and they are not arrogant."will never die.He is The Creator and all others are His creatures who are subject to death.Adam was born without father and GOD ALMIGHTY(ALLAH) Sees the Faith of inner heart and Says in mother and Jesus was born without father as GOD ALMIGHTY is verse No.62 of surah No.2: "Those who believe and those who follow Omnipotent(Having Power over all things).According to verse the Jewish(scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians,any who No.59 of surah No.3 Aal-e-Imran (The Family of believe in GOD ALMIGHTY(ALLAH) and the Last Day,and work Imran):" The similitude of Jesus before GOD ALMIGHTY is as that righteousness,shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall of Adam; He Created him from dust,then Said to him "Be": and he be no fear,nor shall they grieve."was."

What is The Main (Principal) Name of GOD ALMIGHTY and What He Says about Jesus Christ?By Tanwir Phool

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The holy month of Ramazaan is almost here. A large number of without verifying the authenticity. The “Safeers” carry some Muslims pay their Zakaat in this month. I am unable to comment on letters/certificates and few photos. People look at them and pay the the logic of the same. Zakaat is to meet the requirements of those Zakaat money. But there is no guarantee that the documents are who are in need. It is not so that the needs are limited to the month of Ramazaan. People need food and other requirements all the year. If someone is in need of help for treatment or education in other months the person cannot wait till Ramazaan. Still people generally pay Zakaat in Ramazaan. One possibility is that during Ramazaan lot of people from Madarsaas move around to collect Zakaat and it is easy to pay the Zakaat to them. Also, professional beggars descend in large numbers at mosques, especially on Fridays.

But we need to understand the basic purpose of Zakaat. It is meant to fulfill the needs of those who are in need and preference has to be given to those who for some reason or the other cannot ask openly. In fact people who pay Zakaat are expected to find out about those needy persons and give to them. Qur’an is quite clear about the order genuine. Cases have been reported where Zakaat money were being of preference. First preference is for those who are near and in need. used for personal ends by those “Safeers”. Under the circumstances, The word “Qurbaa” has been used in Qur’an. It may include relatives a better option is that the Zakaat is paid to only those institutions and possibly friends and neighbours too. Next preference is to about which authentic information is available to the person who is Orphans. Yateem (orphans) have been mentioned in Qur’an in this giving the Zakaat. Another issue is that now it has become context and also in other contexts. People have been directed to customary for the “Safeers” to work for the institutions on treat them with love and sympathy and to help them. Obviously, the commission basis. From reliable sources it is gathered that the orphans under reference are those who do not have means to commission goes up to as high as 60% i.e. only 40% goes to the support themselves or who are not being taken care of by their beneficiary institutions. Rest goes to the Safeers. Probably that is relatives. If there are no such orphans in need, then others may be the reason that the Safeers keep no stone unturned while collecting given the money or other items of Zakaat. After that the Zakaat is to funds. Also, they travel to far off destinations to collect Zakaat. I be spent on “Miskeen”, which means poor or indigent i.e. those who have personally encountered Safeers in Gurgaon form West Bengal, are not in a position to meet their needs. But the Miskeen does not Bihar etc. Once I was approached by a Safeer. When I asked him include professional beggars. In fact professional beggars have to be about the place from where he was, I was astonished as he was from discouraged as it leads to adoption of begging as a profession in the Bhagalpur in Bihar. Bhagalpur city and its surrounding areas have society. After these categories one may choose the Madarsaas high percentage of Muslims and quite a sizeable portion of them which provide Islamic education and knowledge to those who must be paying Zakaat. When I asked him the reason for travelling to cannot meet their expenses related to boarding, lodging etc. Gurgaon for collecting Zakaat, he told me that he was travelling as Bhagalpur did not have sufficient Muslim population. He was not As far as relatives, friends, neighbours etc. are concerned, the aware that I lived in Bhagalpur for several years and I knew the city as persons on whom Zakaat becomes obligatory, they have to look for well as the suburbs very well. When I challenged him and told him those people. Same is the case with the orphans. Also, there are about the area, he changed his track and started telling me that orphanages which support orphans, who are not in a position to people in the area were not cooperative. Then I suggested him that if sustain themselves. Finally, the Madarsaas come into picture. We the people of the area were not cooperative and supporting the find that most of the Madarsaas send out their representatives to institution, why should they run the institution for those people. collect the Zakaat. They move around and reach to residences, They should close down. He had no answer and wanted to get rid of shops, business establishments etc. and people pay them the me by telling that if I did not want to give anything, it was my choice. Zakaat, as that is easy. They also can be found in different mosques, Probably, he was apprehensive that I could jeopardize his chances of especially during Friday prayers as large numbers of people go there receiving money from others present there.for congregational prayers. They are generally called “Safeers’. They can be found moving all the year round. But during the month of My idea of narrating the incidence is that while paying the Zakaat we Ramazaan their activities become intense. Reason is same as should be very careful. I remember the words of a scholar on the explained above. Most people pay Zakaat during the month of issue. When we pay a bill or we send our payment to some agency, Ramaazan. The Safeers are generally able to collect sufficient funds we never handover the amount to unknown persons. We only pay to for the Madarsaas they work for. An important reason being that persons about whom we are sure that the amount will reach the right looking for the needy in family, among friends and in the place. Also, we cross check that the money reached its destination. neighbourhood, are considered difficult. Hence, the easy way is In case of Zakaat we need to be doubly sure as we are fulfilling an adopted i.e. Zakaat money is given to the Safeers and also to the essential obligation towards Allah. One possibility is that we can professional beggars. handover the money to the persons who run the institution/s directly

and only to those about which we have authentic information. The important question is- how far it is justified? The person paying Alternatively, we can send through some reliable acquaintance to Zakaat has to first exhaust the other options i.e. looking for needy in the institutions/s directly. After that we have to leave the matter with the family, among relatives and friends, in the neighbourhood and Allah. But we must seriously consider against paying to anyone, also among the orphans. If there are none among those to receive including the ‘roaming’ Safeers. the Zakaat, certainly the indigent and the Madarsaas can be given, but only after exhausting the earlier options. ***********In case of Madarsaas another issue is that people pay the Zakaat

Paying Zakaat: Some ConsiderationsM.A. Haque

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Commentary on Hadith Nos. 4379 of Abu Dawoud

Gheyas Hashmi, Jeddah (hgheyas@albatool.com.sa)

One of our brothers has quoted the above Hadith in last issue of Bakhabar. In Islam, the m o s t d i f f i c u l t t h i n g i s M A K I N G R E G U L AT I O N S A N D D R AW I N G U P LEGISLATION and SCIENCE OF HADITH. Scholars have precisely discussed these two issues which are available in hundreds of books. I personally advise our brothers in Islam not to write a hadith or involve himself in matters that are concerned with legislation because legislation does not depend merely on one Hadith or evidence but so many things are looked into, i.e. Quran, all authentic Hadithes on the same subject, tradition of Sahaba Kiram, examination of primary textual evidence, Fiqh, Ijtihad, Scholars’ viewpoint, etc. However, they can choose to write on Muslim building characters, self-purification, Fazayel Aamal and stories of the prophets and their nation, Seratunnabi, etc about which ample information available in Quran, Hadithes, authentic books of History and Sirat. If such kind of Hadith is quoted the people will draw up a fatwa at his own and will take it granted. As far is the authenticity of the above hadith is concerned, there is different of opinion. First of all, this hadith is Muttarib (unstable), where difference in text or in chain or narration is found. One of the Rawi (narrator) of this Hadith ( ( is سـماك بـن حــربtreated as weak by some scholars. Some have graded this hadith to the lowest degree of authentication. According to Beqahi, (Maez, Jahniah, Ghamdiah) who have accepted their crimes were not set free and these are famous narrations. Regarding punishment to those who accepted their crimes (Fornication, Theft, Wine-drinking) and made true repentance, scholars differs about them based on evidences they have and the knowledge & wisdom they have applied. It is given in brief as below:-Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik and some of Shafayee scholars are of the opinion that they will be punished. Imam Hambal gone against it. According to Inb Temiah and Ibn Qayyam they will not get punishment unless they want it to do so in order to purify their soul. Some say if the matter has not gone to the judge, the punishment will not be carried out.

In co-operation with our brothers from KSA Da’wahTranslated by: Abu Ishaaq Nadeemttp://www.uvioo.com/video/?m=aaefanbox&so=yt&c=0&v=pMKERxLStYI

The above video is in MP3 audio for easy download / listeningOn the 10th Sha’baan 1433 / 30th June 2012 our Shaykh Ahmad ‘Umar Bazmool (حفظه

( delivered a اهللا تعالىbeneficial advice to some youth who had come from the UK to make Umrah.In this lecture the Shaykh mentioned from amongst other things, the following:• The commandment of asking the people of knowledge if you do not know.• The obligation of seeking knowledge to remove ignorance• The importance of being kind to your parents, not even saying “uff” to them• Taking care of the parents in old age and seeking their forgiveness• Being patient with Allah’s decree and not using it as an excuse to justify his sinning• Do an action to the best of your ability in matters of religion and worldly matters• Defending the status of women in Islam, responding to false accusations• The plots of Shaytaan, the enemy of the believers…

The individual is asking how do we know what is a major sin?

Q.The individual is asking how do we know what is a major sin?A. The shaykh said major sins are for example that which Allaah tabaarak ta wa ta’aala, informs us the punishment for whoever performs it will be the hell fire. Likewise that which the Prophet (Sallaahu alayhi wa sallam) informed us that whoever does this action they will be distant from the mercy of Allaah, or whoever does this action will be cursed by Allaah. These are certain things which inform an individual that a sin is a major sin. You have the hadith where the Prophet (Sallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘abstain from the seven major sins’. However the Prophet Sallaahu alayhi wa sallam did not mean that there are only seven. He sallaahu alayhi wa sallam in that hadith mentioned seven but did not say that they are the only major sins. The proof for that is ibn Abbass (RadiAllaahu anhumma). He was asked are there only seven? He said they are closer to seventy then seven. So there is no specific number of the amount of major sin there are.Shaykh Saalih ibn Muhammad al-Luhaydaan (May Allaah preserve him) (Kitaab-ut-Tawheed Class 01.12.12) Riyadh.

Beneficial Advice to the YouthWho Came to Perform Umrah by Shaykh Ahmad Bazmool

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An-Nawawi on the Excellence of Prescribed Prayers only?” The Prophet said:لمن عمل بها من أمتي By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org It concerns everyone in my nation who acts according to it.In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Source: Sahih Muslim 2763, Grade: SahihAn-Nawawi records in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and

اتل blessings be upon him, said:الصالة الخمس والجمعة إلى الجمعة كفارة لما بينهن ما لم تغش الكبائر ما The five prayers and Friday to Friday will erase the sins أو

between them, so long as major sins are avoided.Source: Sahih Muslim 233, Grade: SahihUthman ibn Affan reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:ما من امرئ مسلم تحضره صلاة مكتوبة فيحسن وضوءها وخشوعها وركوعها إلا كانت كفارة لما قبلها من الذنوب ما لم يؤت كبيرة وذلك الدهر كلهWhen the time of prescribed prayer arrives, no Muslim performs ablution well with its due reverence and bowing except that it will be an expiation for his previous sins as long as he does not commit a major sin, and this applies for all time.Source: Sahih Muslim 228, Grade: SahihSuccess comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.

حي إليك من الكتاب وأقم الصلاة إن الصلاة تنهى عن الفحشاء والمنكر ولذكر http://www.faithinallah.org/an-nawawi-on-the-excellence-الله أكبر والله يعلم ما تصنعون of-prescribed-prayers/Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Verily, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, but the remembrance of Allah is greater, and Allah knows that which you do.Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:أرأيتم لو أن نهرا بباب أحدكم٬ يغتسل فيه كل يوم خمسا ما تقول ذلك يبقي من درنه If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day, would you notice any dirt on him?They said, “Not a trace of dirt would be left.” The Prophet said:فذلك مثل الصلوات الخمس يمحو الله بها الخطاياThat is the example of the five prayers with which Allah erases evil deeds.Source: Sahih Bukahri 505, Grade: SahihJabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:مثل الصلوات الخمس كمثل نهر جار غمر على باب أحدكم يغتسل منه كل يوم خمس مراتThe example of the five prayers is that of a river running at the door of one of you in which he cleanses himself five times a day.Source: Sahih Muslim 668, Grade: SahihAbdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: A man kissed a woman and he came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and told him about that. So the verse was revealed:أقم الصلاة طرفي النهار وزلفا من الليل إن الحسنات يذهبن السيئاتEstablish prayer at the two ends of the day and in the first hours of the night. Verily, good deeds take away evil deeds.Surah Hud 11:114The man said, “O Messenger of Allah, does it concern me

Excellence of Prescribed Prayers

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US domination of the world affairs is often attributed, among others, worth of goods for that US$. The difference between these two to its technological prowess; nuclear arsenal; fleet of aircraft carriers; values is called “seigniorage” and its benefits go directly to the US satellite networks gathering intelligence round-the-clock. But its government. Further, the US$'s position in the world allows the most potent weapon that has wrecked foreign economies; destroyed nations; and has been used to buy Prime Ministers, Presidents, Army Generals, Judges and Ministers is often ignored. That is the power of its currency. United States dollar (US$) was born when Continental Congress of the United States authorized the issuance of the US$ on 8 August 1785. Post World War II (WWII) the creation of The International Monetary Fund (IMF) & The World Bank was the first step towards establishing a global US$ hegemony. The US sat back and watched the WWII unfolding, saying that this was not its war, until the attacks on Pearl Harbor.In response, after nuking Japan, the US-led allied forces claimed victory in this global mayhem. Nearly all the European and Asian countries were war-wrecked and started borrowing from the US to rebuild their infrastructure and economies. This gave the US an opportunity to develop institutions and make fiscal policies to enslave the world in the coming decades. The centerpiece of this neo-imperialism was to turn a green piece of paper into the most lethal weapon the world has ever witnessed. US government to borrow money at exceptionally low interests Starting from Bretton Woods to the US$ hegemony and then to the rates due to high demand for the US$. This phenomena is modern day foreign exchange (currency) markets, understanding generally called "exorbitant privilege" and allows the US to run a these three phases are essential to grasp the intricacies of the balance of payments deficit "without tears," as French economist subject. Jacque Rueff said. BRETTON WOODS: DOLLAR HEGEMONY:The Bretton Woods Accords were entered into at the end of World The above was an initial phase of the dollar hegemony. Another War II, on 22 July 1944, “to regulate the international monetary important development followed that allowed the dollar system”. The chief features of the Bretton Woods system were an hegemony to grow further. Till 1970s, the world oil resources were obligation for each country to adopt a monetary policy that owned by 7 private American and European oil companies maintained the exchange rate by tying its currency to the U.S. dollar popularly called “Seven Sisters”. Due to domestic pressure, oil and the ability of the IMF to bridge temporary imbalances of producing nations began “nationalizing” their oil fields. This was payments. Currencies were allowed to fluctuate from this “peg” only achieved by buying the equity stakes of foreign oil companies. within a very narrow band of plus or minus one percent. The principal This “transfer of ownership” was allowed by the US on one architects of the Bretton Woods Accords were British economist John condition: the oil will be priced (bought and sold) in US$ only! As Maynard Keynes and Assistant U.S. Treasury Secretary Harry Dexter long as oil transactions were denominated in US$, the US White. Keynes envisioned an international central bank but the essentially controlled all the oil in the world financially regardless United States had just become the world’s only financial superpower of who owned the oil fields. This reduced all oil producing nations and was not ready for that step in 1944. The IMF system was into mere The U.S. dollar, which was originally backed by gold, formulated by Dexter White, and it reflected the power of the was now “backed” by oil. Every country had to acquire US$ to American dollar. Under the White Plan, the US$ would be backed by purchase this essential commodity. Oil-importing countries gold, which were considered “as good as gold” because the United around the world were left with two options: (a) borrow US$ from States had agreed to maintain their convertibility into gold at US$35 the IMF/World Bank by signing up to atrocious conditions or (b) per ounce. As long as people had faith in the US$, there was little fear earn US$ by producing exportable goods for paying expensive oil of running out of gold, because gold would not actually be used. The import bills. Even if it meant diverting productive capacity away Bretton Woods worked for a while, but it was mainly because fewer from feeding and clothing their own people. After falling off with countries actually converted their dollars into gold. Trade balances his US masters, Saddam tried to sell Iraqi oil in non-US$ were usually cleared in US$, due to their convertibility into gold. US currencies. Thus the wars in Iraq were less about physically suffered a great blow in the Vietnam War. International confidence in controlling oil and more about keeping oil denominated in the the US economy declined. The French started converting their US$ US$ and protecting US$ hegemony. The difference is subtle but reserves into gold. Other countries followed. The US had lent more important. This is why central banks around the world have been dollars than the gold it had in its vaults. A massive conversion would forced to hold more US$ reserves than they need. While the trade-drive the US into bankruptcy. President Nixon issued Executive Order surplus nations are forced to lend their export earnings back to the 11615 in August 1971 closing the “gold window” permanently. This US, these same nations are starved for capital as export earnings meant the dollar would not be converted (a promise on which it was in US$ are only invested in their export sectors to earn more US$. originally issued) into gold anymore. Since the US was a superpower The domestic sector with local currency earnings remain of little no country would dare retaliate let alone go to war. This act was interest to global corporations. As a result, domestic known as the Nixon Shock. The result of taking the dollar off the gold development stagnates for lack of capital. standard was to finally take the brakes off the printing press. Now FOREIGN EXCHANGE:Fiat dollars (or dollars backed by nothing) became the new global The foreign exchange currency transactions mean that one party currency! purchases a quantity of one currency in exchange for paying a The cost of producing a US$ to the US is simply the cost of printing quantity of another. As per the Bretton Woods system the the note, whereas a foreign government must provide a US$‟s exchange rate of nearly all countries (currencies) were fixed. But

The US$ - America's WMD… By Dr. Mansoor Durrani, CEO, Senior Vice-President, NCB, Jeddah

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when Nixon broke the “gold window” and refused to convert the flights then force governments to spend their US$ reserves to US$s into gold, the system of floating exchange rates came into “defend” their currencies; and when the reserves are exhausted, existence. Since no viable alternative existed after the US$ went the governments either default on their US$ obligations or let off the gold standard, so most countries agreed to it. They had no their currencies devalue to earn more US$s. When the value of a choice other than fixing or „pegging‟ their currency with the US$ currency drops, so does everything priced in it. Through enforced

privatization programs, national assets are then snapped by or leaving their currency on a floating exchange rate wherein its circling “foreign vulture capitalists” for pennies on the dollar. But value is determined by its demand and supply in the market. It is what goes around, comes around. The same sort of speculative intriguing how Wikipedia introduces the „foreign exchange devaluation could happen to the US$ if international investors market‟. Rather than admitting that US broke the Bretton Wood were to abandon it as a global "reserve" currency, something they agreement and as a direct consequence the foreign exchange are now threatening to do in retaliation for what they perceive to market came into existence, and that the modern day market is be the US economic imperialism. not a thoroughly planned and organized market, it states that the THE BOTTOMLINE:market “we see today started evolving during the 1970s when There is no really safe course at present for most nations. Whether world over countries gradually switched to floating exchange rate their currencies are left to float or are kept tightly pegged to the from their erstwhile exchange rate regime, which remained fixed dollar, they can still be attacked by speculators or strong nations. as per the Bretton Woods system till 1971”. Readers are Professor Henry C. K. Liu is a Harvard educated economist. He conveniently deceived by the use of words “evolving” and chaired a department at UCLA before becoming an investment “gradually switched” leaving an impression that the system was adviser for developing countries. He calls the current monetary developed periodically and systematically.scheme, upon which the economic infrastructure is built, a ‘cruel After the Bretton Woods was abandoned, currencies were (and hoax’. “When we wake up to that fact”, he says, “our entire still are) valued merely by their relative exchange rates in the so-economic world view will need to be reordered, just as physics was called “free” market. Foreign exchange markets became giant subject to reordering when man’s world view changed with the casinos, in which large US institutional investors (now dominated realization that the earth is not stationary nor is it the centre of by Hedge Funds) are betting on the relative positions of different the universe”. Till then, Uncle Sam will continue to rule the roost!currencies. The daily estimated foreign exchange trades are over

US$ 4 trillion. Of this, over 45% are “swaps”; 35% “spot [The author was listed by GIF magazine, UK, as one of the world's transactions”; and approximately 12% “outright forwards”. 20 most influential People in Islamic finance, among the top Similarly, an estimated US$370 trillion are now riding on complex twenty Islamic Bankers of the world.]high-risk bets known as derivatives. This is 28 times the US$13

trillion annual output of the entire U.S. economy. But only smaller countries are vulnerable and left at the mercy of these investors who can radically devalue national currencies just by selling them short on the international market in large quantities. These currency manipulations could be devastating and bring countries down on their knees. The alternative to letting the currency float is for governments to keep their currency tightly pegged to the US$. But governments that have taken this course have faced other hazards. The currency becomes vulnerable to the US monetary policies; and if the country does not set its peg right, it can still be the target of currency raids. In the interests of “free trade,” most governments agree to k e e p t h e i r c u r r e n c y f r e e l y convertible into US$. This means governments should be ready to absorb any surpluses or replenish deficits in the exchange market. For this, they must have enough US$ reserves to buy back their own currency. Recent depreciation of Indian and Turkish currencies is b e i n g a t t r i b u t e d t o t h e s e countries‟ current account deficits (higher imports and lower exports). But this is not the only reason!If governments set the peg too high (so that their currencies do not buy as much as the equivalent in dollars), there will be “capital flight” out of the local economy. Capital

The US$ - America's WMD

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9/16/2009 - Religious - Article Ref: ic0909-3956 obligatory ones, and a return to a life of material and social Number of comments: 9 indulgence without God-consciousness.By: Staff This is not thankfulness for blessings and favors, nor is it the sign I s l a m i C i t y * - [ S o u r c e : of acceptance of one's actions, rather this is opposition to favors http://www.islamicity.com/articles/articles.asp?ref=ic0909- and absence of thankfulness.3956] From signs that one's deeds are accepted is that he or she has

improved in his or her obedience to Allah. "And remember when We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Quran, taqwa, you [in favor]" [Quran 14:7].So if a person is truly thankful to his patience, struggle, mercy, forgiveness and protection from Lord, you will see him guided to more obedience and distanced punishment on the day of judgment. from actions that are disliked by God.

Many questions and numerous thoughts come to the mind of A Muslim must continuously be in the state of obedience and the sincere Muslim, who self reflects with truthfulness. God-consciousness. A believer knows that the Lord of Ramadan

is also the Lord of all times and places.Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated "So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, from Ramadan school with the diploma of God-consciousness? [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah]."

[Quran 11:112]Have we fought our souls and desires and defeated them, or have we been overtaken by our customs and blind imitations? Continue Fasting

-- If the fasting in Ramadan has ended, then there remains Have we performed our actions in a way that fulfills the voluntary fasting, such as fasting six days in Shawwal, on conditions for receiving mercy, forgiveness and release from Mondays and Thursdays, the three days in the middle of the chastisement? month, the days of Aashoora and Arafat, and others.

What Have We Gained From Ramadan? Continue Prayers-- If standing in prayer at night during Ramadan has ended, then

Ramadan is a school for strengthening iman (faith), an there remains voluntary night prayer throughout the year.opportunity to recharge one's spiritual batteries and to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year. Continue Charity

-- If Zakat, charity and zakat ul-fitr of Ramadan have ended, The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we then there is the option of sadaqa, and many other doors to train our inner self to change our actions, habits and manners charity and voluntary actions still remain open.that are in variance with the Laws of Allah. "Verily, God does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in Continue Quranthemselves." (Quran 13:11) -- Reading of the Quran and understanding it is not only for

Ramadan, rather it is for all times.If you have fulfilled the requirements of taqwa (God-consciousness), fasted the month, prayed in it with sincerity, Continue Good Deedsand strove against your soul, praised and thanked Allah for all -- The requirement of showing forgiveness and compassion to His blessings, and asked Him for steadfastness then you have people does not end with Ramadan. Know that Allah is the most benefited from Ramadan. forgiving and companionate and loves all who are forgiving and

companionate.After the end of this blessed month, to revert back to habits of Righteous actions are for all times and all places, so strive and before Ramadan would be like one who stitches a beautiful beware of laziness. garment and then deliberately destroys it. Or a person who "O Allah, Who turns the hearts, keep our hearts steadfast upon earns a fortune trading throughout the day, then when the night Your prescribed path."comes, he throws away all that he earned. What would people I ask Allah to accept from us and you our fasting, our prayers and say about such a person? other righteous actions, that our condition after Ramadan be a

better one, that the state of our humanity improves, that we are This is the condition of one who returns to ill habits after granted honor and that we truly submit to our Lord. AmeenRamadan and leaves righteous actions. After he was favored with the blessing of obedience and enjoyment of Adapted from "Wa maadha baada Ramadaan", by Dar Al-communicating with Allah he returned to ignorant actions. How Watandeprived are the people who know God only in Ramadan!

Falling short in one's commitment to Islam after Ramadan is manifested in many ways, including: Leaving the compulsory prayers, after they filled mosques for Taraweeh prayers, thus going to the masjid for recommended prayers and leaving

Graduating from Ramadan

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… [http://yassarnalquran.wordpress.com/] So it is clear that itikaaf is Sunnah, the way of the glorious Messenger of Allah.

In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Mercy-giving 6. Is it only for men? or Can women also ___________________________________ perform itikaaf?

There is no gender bias. Itikaaf can be 1. The word itikaaf comes from the performed by both, men and women. In إعتكـافArabic root ‘a-ka-fa. case of married woman, her husband’s ع ك ف‘akafa means to adhere, cling, stick, to give permission is necessary.oneself over, apply oneself, devote oneself. It also means to seclude oneself, isolate 7. Three conditions control the act of itikaaf. consideration. The Prophet صلى اهللا عليه وسـلم oneself, withdraw, retire to a place, to hold a. Niyyah (Intention as discussed before) said, “I was shown the rewards of my back, to restrain. b. To be in a state of purity Ummah (for their different deeds) even for a If you apply the meanings of this verbal root c. Staying in a masjid. speck of dirt that someone removes from akafa to itikaaf, Subhanallah, a myriad of the masjid”.meaning emerges! 8. It is compulsory that one should stay in In simple terms “itikaaf is to seclude oneself itikaaf for all ten days? 13. Avoiding unnecessary talks is very to the devotion of one and only Almighty Islam is an easy religion and it never makes importantAllah. things difficult for people. It is better for the one who observes Itikaaf The question ‘where to seclude oneself’ is So if someone is desirous to perform itikaaf not to talk much with people. Rather, they answered in ayah no. 187 of Surah al and is not in a position to devote all ten days should keep to the `Ibadah and obedience. Baqarah. In a masjid! at a stretch, then it allowed to perform However, if a man is visited by some of his I take the liberty to translate the word itikaaf even for a day or two. brothers or a woman is visited by Muslim itikaaf as ‘to disconnect oneself from Itikaaf can be even for some hours! sisters or some of her Mahram relatives everything to connect with Allah in His very Just go to the masjid, spend some hours in (unmarriageable relatives) and has talks house, the masjid’. the dhikr, remembrance of Allah, and come with them, there is nothing wrong in that.The person in itikaaf is called as ‘aakif back. You will get the reward of performing (singular) and ‘aakifoon (plural) – itikaaf.عاكـف 14. What are the commendable things in عاكفون As itikaaf is a preferred Sunnah and the Itikaaf?

Prophet used to sit in itikaaf صلى اهللا عليه وسلم 1. To recite the Qur’an and ponder over its One must make his intention clear: To ٢. during the last ten days of Ramadhaan, it is meanings.

please Allah and none else! better to complete all the ten days, by those 2 . To e n g a g e o n e s e l f i n t h e Z i k r As it is eloquently clear from the word who have the means to do so. (remembrance) of Allah.meaning itself, the purpose of itikaaf must 3. To seek forgiveness for one’s sins. be to devote oneself, fully and exclusively, 9. Beginning and the end of itikaaf Sayyidul Istighfaar is the best form of for the devotion, remembrance and According to the Sunnah, Itikaaf begins seeking forgiveness from Allah.worship of Allah Tabarak Wa Ta’ala. with one having the intention to observe it 4. To invoke blessings upon Prophet One must be online with Allah as He is and it ends when the period intended ends. Muhammad صلى اهللا عليه وسلمalways available hotline! It is desirable to begin Itikaaf after the Fajr ٥. To offer as much of Nawafil (extra) It is sensible not to connect to the internet in Prayer of the twenty-f irst day of prayers as possible.the masjid during itikaaf! Ramadhaan, following the example of the 6. To perform Qiyaamul Layl/Tahajjud

Prophet صلى اهللا عليه وسلم prayers.3. Is there any special masjid to perform 7. To memorize the chapters (surahs) or itikaaf? Three things nullify an I’tikaaf: ۱٠. aayaats (verses) of the Qur’an.Itikaaf can be performed in any masjid 1. Leaving the mosque intentionally 8. To memorize the ahadeeth.where congregational Salah is offered. without any genuine reason 9. To read any good book on Seerah.

2. Conjugal relations 10. To seek Laylatul Qadr preferably in all 4. Itikaaf is better performed in Ramadhaan 3. Loss of purity by menstruation in case of the nights (of the last ten days)than in any other month. womenItikaaf has to be done in the last ten days of 15. Do you know what a vowed Itikaaf is? Ramadhaan as it was the usual practice of 11. The person in itikaaf, is he or she allowed t h e M e s s e n g e r o f A l l a h , P r o p h e t to leave the masjid? Suppose a Muslim swears by Allah that he Muhammad صلى اهللا عليه وسلم The one who observes Itikaaf should keep to will observe itikaaf in one of the three

the place of their itikaaf, and should not go masjids (Masjid al Haram, Masjid an Nabawi Itikaaf is optional or obligatory, you may ٥. out except for answering the call of nature or Masjid al Aqsa) then he must fulfill his

ask. or for bringing food, if there is no one to vow by compulsorily observing that itikaaf.Itikaaf is optional. It is reported from provide it for them. I hope most of the major points are covered authentic ahadeeth that the Prophet ى .in this post, alhamdulillah صل

once abandoned itikaaf in اهللا عليه وســــلم 12. Eat, drink and sleep but do keep keep the Ramadhaan and did it in Shawwal! masjid clean! Jazakallahu Khayra for reading this post.Had itikaaf in Ramadhaan been Fardh Cleanliness of the masjid and caution May Allah give us the Tawfeeq, Hidayah and (obligatory) how could the Prophet against things that might dirty it, such as Istiqaamah to live by His teachings. abandon it? remnants of food, have to be taken into Aameen.

I’takaaf By Muqeet

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The conceptual framework for Islamic microfinance requires that the contracts and transactions between the multiple parties involved in the process are Shariah-compliant. Most importantly, they must not violate the prohibitions against riba and gharar. While there seems to be a consensus on the meaning of these prohibitions, there is less agreement on the interpretation and manifestation of the prohibited elements in real-life situations. Further,Shariah-compliance of the contracts in form in no way provides an insurance against exploitation. Several observations are in order.1. Rates on micro-murabaha and micro-ijara financing are deemed Shariah-compliant while interest rates are not. However, both can be and often are exploitatively high.2. In case of participatory modes e.g. mudharabah, musharakah and mudharaa the sharing ratio could be unfairly biased against

administrative costs recoverable from the beneficiary in qard the poor beneficiary because of their low are not overstated)bargaining power. Similarly, in case of fee-based modes, 4. Identifying appropriate organizational structure (in case of e.g. wakala, hawala the agent-MFI may charge an earlier salam example, a farmer’s cooperative may replace exorbitant fee for the same reasons.the vendor and thus prevent exploitation of individual 3. The permissibility of salam (sale of non-existent produce) farmers by the latter)is linked to the economic benefits it confers on poor farmers Notwithstanding the varied nature of Islamic modes for in need of pre-cultivation financing. However, salam can microfinance, the fact remains thatmurabaha remains often involve exploitation when the advance price paid to overwhelmingly popular among IsMFIs. Its popularity is the poor farmer is artificially pegged at low levels due to attributable the following reasons:his/her weak bargaining power.1. Murabaha is simple. The straightforward calculation of the 4. For Islamic modes of finance involving multiple installments for repayment is more easily comprehensible contracts, e.g. murabaha and ijara, Shariah-compliance by the beneficiary. In contrast to this, the payments under a often requires careful sequencing of contracts to ensure partnership-based mode are uncertain and therefore, less that profits are associated with risk-bearing. However, in favored.the context of microfinance involving large number of 2. In contrast, partnership-based modes are demanding on repetitive contracts involving small values, adherence to the part of the beneficiary in terms of the need for proper desired sequencing become practically impossible.book-keeping and ascertainment of the financial results of 5. When MFIs price a benevolent transaction, e.g. qard and the business. Financial illiteracy acts as a constraint. Further, kafala (they are permitted to charge actual costs without the beneficiaries may be justifiably reluctant to share info any element of profits) they may actually be passing the relating to all aspects of their business with the MFI.costs of their inefficiencies to their beneficiaries.3. Murabaha is familiar. For conventional MFIs venturing into 6. When pawnshops provide qard that is backed by Islamic MF and usingmurabaha, the transition is least collateral or rahn and charge custodial fee from the demanding. Among all Islamic products, murabaha comes borrower, it may well be a case of disguised riba, especially closest to interest-bearing micro loans.when the quantum of fee moves in direct proportion to Sadaqa: Islamic Social Financequantum of loan.Dr Obaidullah on Zakat, Waqf and Islamic MicrofinanceA mechanism to redress the above undesirable possibilities

may be found in the following:1. Prudential regulation of markets to ensure healthy and adequate competition among the players and thereby, remove abnormal and/or illegal profits through mispricing.2. Creative fiqhi solutions (for instance, replacement of murabaha with istijrar may bring in the required flexibility in settlement of repetitive transactions in microfinance)3. Vigilance by Shariah scholars to prevent disguised riba (for instance, scholars may ensure that custodial fees are delinked from quantum of loan or that actual

Modes of Islamic Microfinance

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….. From “Beyond Education” collection – Nissar person? Are there any syrups or tablets to pull down Nadiadwala’s Editorial for Young Muslims the index of greed of a person?

Satyam is a so called huge company which showed a There are two aspects of responsibilities; Accounts large number of employees a n d A c c o u n t a b i l i t y . and manipulated their A c c o u n t s c a n b e accounts. These types of m a n i p u l a t e d b u t manipulation is common in accountability cannot be. It many companies and also in is directly connected with those business where some your heart and no open heart partners are active and surgery can exploit it. This others are sleeping partners reminds me an incident in who just invest. Financial the life of Umar Khattab who forgeries are the biggest was the famous righteous crimes of our times which Khalif of Muslims. He once corrupt the masses in found that a camel from general. I remember a well- public property had escaped known cricketer of Pakistan who was accused of in the desert. So Umar searched in the afternoon of gambling and accepted bribe for letting his national hot desert and when someone asked him, he team be defeated. The reason that came out was: “I replied, "It is a camel from the public property so I lost my precious savings in the BCCI liquidation and am searching for it." In another incident he found a had no options but to accept bribe,” the man said. poor widow's child crying for food. Umar went back

quickly and carried a bag of food on his back; his Last decade saw a catastrophic economic crime helper too went along with him and offered his help when a share broker called Harshad Mehta caused a to carry the bag on his back. But Umar replied, "Will big tumble in the Mumbai share market. I remember you carry the burden on the day of Judgement?" This very clearly how news about tea-stall owners and is accountability. One day you have to stand before small time middle class people lost their precious your creator and give all the accounts of what you wealth in the fall of share market index. A woman's did. The sahih hadith says: No one will be able to story still haunts me. She was a lady from Gujarat move from their place until they have given account and her husband had saved a huge amount for their of few things; one of them is: where did you earn daughter's marriage which was very close. The lady from and where did you spend?got carried away by the rising share market index wave and without informing her husband, she sold The Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) the entire jewellery and bought the share planning announced, "By Allah! Even if my own daughter to sale it off a week before the wedding in order to Fatima steals, I will not hesitate to cut off her profit more and faster. But Mehta was arrested and hands." This is honesty and honesty is protected the Mumbai share market saw a never seen before through strict laws. Honesty and accountability are plunge and many people including this lady lost not imposed but established by the law. Strict law in their capital as well. Imagine how embarrassing the world and stricter after death. That is why situation for the woman! I don’t know the rest of the Qiaymat is also called THE DAY OF ACCOUNTS... story as to what happened afterwards. YAUM-E-HASHR

The question is what drives a person to be honest and ethical? What makes a person accountable? How can honesty and ethics be groomed in a

The Day of Accounts, Qiyamah: The Driving Force behind being Honest and Ethical

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From "Mukhtasar Minhaaj ul-Qaasideen" (pp. 38-41) There are three levels of fasting: The general fast, the specific fast, and Translated by Ismaa`eel Ibn al-Arkaan and edited by Abu Khaliyl the more specific fast.Reprinted from Islaam.com • As for the general fast, then it is the refraining of the Know, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found in stomach and the private parts from fulfilling their desires.anything else. And that is its close connection to Allah, such that He • The specific fast is the refraining of ones gaze, tongue, says: "The fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it." [Saheeh al- hands, feet, hearing and eyes, as well as the rest of his body parts from Bukhaaree and Muslim] committing sinful acts.This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting. Similarly, • As for the more specific fast, then it is the heart's abstention the Ka`bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as from its yearning after the worldly affairs and the thoughts which occurs in His statement: distance one away from Allah, as well as its (the heart's) abstention "And sanctify My House." [Soorah al-Hajj:26] from all the things that Allah has placed on the same level.Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts: From the characteristics of the specific fast is that one lowers his gaze • The first: It is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from and safeguards his tongue from the repulsive speech that is forbidden,

disliked, or which has no benefit, as well as controlling the rest of his body parts.In a hadeeth reported by Al-Bukhaaree:"Whosoever does not abandon false speech and the acting upon it, Allah is not in need of him leaving off his food and drink." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, Abu Dawood, at-Tirmidhee and Ibn Maajah]Another characteristic of the specific fast is that one does not overfill himself with food during the night. Instead, he eats in due measure, for indeed, the son of Aadam does not fill a vessel more evil than his stomach.If he were to eat his fill during the first part of the night, he would not make good use of himself for the remainder of the night. In the same way, if he eats to his fill for suhoor, he does not make good use of himself until the afternoon. This is because excessive eating breeds laziness and lethargy. Therefore, the objective of fasting disappears due to one's excessiveness in eating, for what is intended by the fast, is that one savors the taste of hunger and becomes an abandoner of desires.Recommended Fasts

the creation is able to see it. Therefore riyaa' (showing off) cannot As for the recommended fasts, then know that preference for fasting is enter into it. established in certain virtuous days. Some of these virtuous days occur • The second: It is a means of subjugating the enemies of every year, such as fasting the first six days of the month of Shawaal Allah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allah) embark upon after Ramadaan, fasting the day of `Arafah, the day of `Aashooraa, (in order to misguide the Son of Aadam) is that of desires. And eating and the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram.and drinking strengthens the desires. Some of them occur every month, such as the first part of the month, There are many reports that indicate the merits of fasting, and they are the middle part of it, and the last part of it. So whoever fasts the first all well known. part of the month, the middle part of it, and the last part of it, then he The recommended acts of fasting has done well.The pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and delaying in taking it are preferable, as Some fasts occur every week, and they are every Monday and well as hastening to break the fast and doing so with dates. Thursday.Generosity in giving is also recommended during Ramadaan, as well as The most virtuous of the recommended fasts is the fast of Dawood doing good deeds and increasing in charity. This is in accordance with (`alayhis salaam). He would fast one day and break his fast the next the way of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). day. This achieves the following three objectives:It is also recommended to study the Qur'an and perform I`tikaaf during The soul is given its share on the day the fast is broken. And on the day Ramadaan, especially in the last ten days, as well as increasing upon of fasting, it completes its worship in full.the exertion (towards doing good deeds) in it. The day of eating is the day of giving thanks and the day of fasting is In the two Saheehs, Aa'ishah said: the day of having patience. And Faith (Eemaan) is divided into two "When the (last) ten days (of Ramadaan) would come, the Prophet halves - that of thankfulness and that of patience. [Note: the hadeeth would tighten his waist-wrapper (izaar), spend the night in worship, with a similar stament is unauthentic, see adh-Dha`eefah: 625]and wake his family up (for prayer)." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree and It is the most difficult struggle for the soul. This is because every time Muslim] the soul gets accustomed to a certain condition, it transfers itself to The scholars have mentioned two views concerning the meaning of that."tighten his waist-wrapper (izaar)": As for fasting every day, then it has been reported by Muslim, from the • The first: It means the turning away from women. hadeeth of Abu Qataadah, that `Umar (radhiallahu `anhu) asked the • The second: It is an expression denoting his (sallallahu Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam): 'What is the case if one were to `alayhi wa sallam) eagerness and diligence in doing good deeds. fast every day?' So he (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "He did not They also say that the reason for his (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) fast nor did he break his fast - or - he did not fast and he did not break exertion in the last ten days of Ramadaan was due to his (sallallahu his fast."[Saheeh Muslim]`alayhi wa sallam) seeking of the Night of Al-Qadr (Lailatul-Qadr). This is concerning the one who fasts continuously, even during the An explanation of the inner secrets of fasting and its characteristics days in which fasting is forbidden.

The Inner Secrets of FastingBy Imam Ibn Qudaamah al-Maqdisee

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Characteristics of the most specific fastKnow that the one who has been given intellect, knows the objective behind fasting. Therefore, he burdens himself to the extent that he will not be unable to do that which is more beneficial than it.Ibn Mas`ood would fast very little and it is reported that he used to say: "When I fast, I grow weak in my prayer. And I prefer the prayer over the (optional) fast.Some of them (the Sahaabah) would weaken in their recitation of the Qur'an while fasting. Thus, they would exceed in breaking their fast (i.e. by observing less optional fasts), until they were able to balance their recitation. Every individual is knowledgeable of his condition and of what will rectify it.(There was a slight modification to the article by the editor, such as the exclusion of a couple of statements.) ****************************************

Naushad AnsariPatna

Ramzan is a holy month for Muslims allover the world. During this month, people abstain from food, drinking, smoking and sexual intercourse in the daytime. This they call ‘Sawm’ or fast.

It is believed that the revelation of Quran began in this month. The first revelation : “Recite Your Lord is the Most Bountiful One, who by the pen taught man what he did not know” blessed to the Prophet. This emphasizes the importance of education. Later, Prophet declared: “the acquisition of knowledge is incumbent on every male and female”.(Al-Bukhari)

Ramzan is a kind of "crash course" of self control. A Quranic verse says, “O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed to you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain self-restraint.” (II: 183) Indeed, Prophet said: “Whosoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action then Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, has no want that household leave his food and drink.” [Al-Bukhari] The Prophet Muhammad called the month of Ramadan a month of patience. Keeping aloof from amenities turns one’s thought towards have-nots. One experiences hunger. Fasting, in this way, serves the two purposes, restraint from sin and devotion to the humanity.

Besides, fasting, is one of the oldest natural therapies. It increases one's powers of concentration and improves one's mental as well as spiritual strengths like peace of mind, confidence and courage. It is well-known that Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi and almost all the sages have abstained from food in their pursuit of spiritual insight.

*Hony. Secretary, Peace Foundation, Patna

The Inner Secrets of Fasting

Ramzan : Crash Course onSelf-Control

Helpful & Important Information...Do share it with your dear family and friends. Papaya for Uric Acid Problem High uric acid in the system not only leads to gout but also kidney stones... Both are painful diseases from things we eat hahaha.Cheers...This is a really effective, just mix green papaya cubes to the ordinary green tea, my cousin-brother tried and found it very effective. I have also shared with a friend with gout to try this (his "toe joints" started to deform), after a week of drinking this formula there is significant improvement, and after two weeks the toe joints heal and revert to normal state. It is almost three years now, the joint pain is gone, but he maintains the intake between 1-3 times monthly to avoid relapse.Other friends suffering from years of gout problem have also recovered. It is good for all, even those without gout.Good formula! Do share with the people in need!

An improved sequence by Professor Lai from the China School of Pharmacy :Cut green papaya into small cubes, place into the water, bring to boil, then add tea leaves, similar to the tea-making process. Clinical tests show that this brings better effects for treatment of gout, subject to frequent drinking of this formula.

Mr. Liu Qing, Chief of the Rende Town in Tainan, was suffering for years from severe stomach pain around the posterior wall of stomach. He used green papaya as a tea pot to prepare the family tea daily, after a month, his chronic disease condition was much improved. His family members with high uric acid were also healed by the same papaya tea. For this Mr. Liu planted a lot of papaya to share with relatives and friends with similar sickness.

According to Mr. Liu, in selecting the green papaya as tea pot, pick those the shape of which is fat and short, with larger capacity. Cut off the top part of the papaya, clear away the seeds, open a small hole at the upper side wall to facilitate pouring of tea. Create a small ventilation hole at top cover, put in the tea leaves, pour in boiling water, place the top cover back onto the papaya, you may also use the toothpicks to secure the top cover. Similar to normal process of preparing tea.

Liu like to use Oolong tea as the taste is good. He was pleasantly surprised that the stomach pains he suffered for many years was healed after a month of drinking tea from the green papaya pot, without taking any other medication. He passed some green papaya leaves to a friend who worked at a Medical Center to test and analyse the content. The tests confirmed that the healthy enzyme present in papaya is beneficial to human health.

Now as papaya in Mr. Liu's orchard is yielding suitable size fruits, he would share the fruits with family and friends.Xu Fuchang, an experienced papaya farmer, said green papaya means to unripe papaya, where the skin is still green in colour. Generally, the papaya takes about four months to fully mature and ripen, but the healing effect would be lost after it is fully ripe. Green papaya should be harvested when the papaya is approximately three months old, when the fruit is still firm, and the "papaya milk" contains high papaya enzyme and other healthy ingredients.Not only the green papaya can be used in tea drinking, you may also cut them into cubes, and boil with the ribs, or even slicing the green papaya into fine long pieces and fried with garlic, very tasty, and no adverse effects on the human body.

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The HinduA. Mohamed Navas, one of the toppers in Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions- 2013, working at a workshop manufacturing springs for bicycle stands in Madurai. Photo: R. Ashok

A boy tops engineering admissions, while a girl is all set to pursue medicineMuslims in the country are more often than not associated with illiteracy and backwardness besides being projected as proponents of gender inequality. These attributes are slowly but steadily getting watered down as many children from the community are beating the odds to excel in academics.A case in point is that of A. Mohamed Navas, a 17-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board quarters at Avaniapuram here. Employed in a workshop that score has only increased the anxiety regarding future manufactures springs meant for bicycle stands for a daily expenses for her studies.wage of Rs.150 ever since he completed Class XII, the boy Daughter of a cattle feed seller, the girl has excelled after has topped the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) faced many a humiliation for not paying her school fees in this year. time, her inability to spend for transportation and so on.With a cut-off mark of 194.50 out of 200, he has been Her elder sister too scored 1,033 out of 1,200 marks in the Plus declared State first rank holder among Backward Class- Two examinations a few years ago.Muslim category students in the vocational stream. Having But could not join an engineering course for want of money studied in a Tamil medium government-aided school all and ended up pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.through, he is now all set to join B.E., or B.Tech. degree The two girls studied with the financial assistance from their course in a government engineering college. maternal uncle M.Jahir Hussain, himself a father of three girls, Nevertheless, the irony remains that the boy, who lost his who struggles to make ends meet with the paltry income father at the age of one, does not have anyone to offer him from his textile business.even the paltry expenses he might have to incur at a Ms.Fathima’s mother S.Mahabu Beevi (51), a school dropout, government college. says: “My father, a tea shop owner at Thumbaipatti in Melur, His mother A.Thara Hussain Beevi has been pedalling her did not educate me. But I do not want that to happen to my sewing machine for the last 16 years to feed him and his daughters. The education my children receive at schools and elder sister A. Zeenath Nishan, now a B.Com graduate. colleges is for worldly life and the religious education that I Navas opened a bank account in his name in June last year impart to them at home is for life after death. I am confident for receipt of State Government’s one-time scholarship of Allah will show us the way forward.”Rs.2,000 given to Plus Two students from minority Keywords: Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, Muslims, community. minority community, backward class, socio-economic But the account remains dormant till date with the initial conditionsdeposit of Rs.100 as the scholarship amount is yet to be http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/they-beat-deposited. the-odds-to-excel-in-academics/article4829459.eceMs. Beevi was offering Namaaz (prayers) at her single room accommodation when The Hindu knocked at her door for an interview with Navas whom she summoned, over a borrowed mobile phone, from the workshop.She had no idea that Navaz’s name and photograph had been displayed on Anna University’s website until a requisition was made for the interview. The only thing that had been bothering her ever since he scored high marks in Plus Two was the expenses that she might have to incur on his higher education.Burkha-clad girlNot very different is the case of S. Syed Ali Fathima, a 17-year-old Burkha-clad Muslim girl of Othakadai here.With a cut-off mark of 197 out of 200, she stands a fair chance of getting a medical seat under government quota through 3.5 per cent reservations provided for Backward Class-Muslims.However, the girl is in no mood to celebrate as her good

They beat the odds to excel in academicsMOHAMED IMRANULLAH S.

Ramadan provides an a n n u a l t r a i n i n g opportunity that is meant to fulfil the character-building needs for the rest o f t h e y e a r

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to poor girl students getting absolutely free education.Respect the women? Help us educate them in RAHBAR-e-Banat Madrasa cum School [http://school.biharanjuman.org/]

Cost of 1 set of uniform for each girl: Rs. 395/= (salwar-suit + scarf/ dupatta)[Only for Girls of weaker sections, studying at Bihar Anjuman's first madrasa-cum-school project]Individual Donors may please transfer their contributions to the following bank account of RAHBAR, the NGO of Bihar Anjuman. Kindly send an email to school@biharanjuman.org, once you have made the transfer, so that we may be able to maintain a proper account, at our levels]. NRI donors: please send scanned copy of your passport copy, which is a mandatory requirement.

Non-Indian donors, kindly do not transfer any funds to this bank account.An idea of the budget is given in the below table:

The students in this madarsa are from poor families, most of whom are not going to any schools or madrasas, at all. Therefore, zakah funds may be used to impart literacy to them. Yateem girls will be accommodated in a hostel which is the first building being built [structure of 3 floors are ready, thus 24 rooms can be used once finishing work is completed]. Hostel is planned to become functional by December 2012, insha-Allah, after completing the boundary wall.You may donate (from any funds at your disposal) for: (A) Sponsor construction cost for eisal-e-sawab and sadaqa-e-jaariya:(a) construction of class-rooms (one classroom: Rs. 4 lakhs): total number of classrooms planned = 15 (architectural dwg @ http://bit.ly/eFUnHI)(b) Construction of hostel (one hostel room: Rs. 2 lakhs): total number of rooms planned = 24 (architectural dwg @ http://bit.ly/eFUnHI)(c) Construction of a library-cum-reading room @ Rs. 4 lakhs + furniture @ Rs. 1 lakh(d) Construction of the office room @ Rs. 3 lakhs + office furniture @ Rs. 50,000/=(g) hand pump for drinking water, Rs. 10,000/= (with platform), near hostel building(h) 2 Overhead water-tanks + 1 electric submersible pump + plumbing work for hostel building, Rs. 75,000/=(B) Regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) contribution:(a) Sponsor the principal’s salary @ Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 8,000 per month,(b) sponsor a teaching staff @ Rs. 4,000 to 6,000 per month,(c) sponsor a non-teaching staff (matron, peon, muhassil, etc.) @ Rs. 3,000 to 4,000 per month(d) sponsor a student's expenses (non-resident): Rs. 200 per monthEducate poor girls; give them class-rooms and drinking water facility (in hostel – pic in right)

A/c name: RAHBAR; A/c number: 00891450000123Bank name: HDFC Bank; Branch: D-965, Mata Ka Mandir, New Friends Colony, New Delhi-110065 IFSC Code: HDFC0000089; MICR Code: 110240009

Commit your shareof Uniforms

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[More than 97% Pass the 1st major hurdle of their career]: Total of 300 students could make it this year, in the matric (10th Bihar and Jharkhand board exams) from the 18 active centres (that kept track of their students after classes got over in the RCCs) during current academic year, alhamdolillah. Unfortunately, 10 students out of a total of 300 could not make it. Most of these are students who were not regular in classes during the current year - there are various reasons for this, including general hopelessness among this economic class of people, working to fulfill the daily needs of the populous family. The students who have consistently been with the RCCs from 8th grade (in the 3 centres which started in 2010) have done excellently well, thus making a case for “catching them young”.A total of 119 students could achieve first division (40%), while 154 received second division and 27 students were placed in the third division. The passing rate of all RCCs combined is 97% which is an excellent jump from last year’s 91.3%. The 97% pass-rate was not achieved by most commercial coaching centres that we have information about. The academic level of students who join the RCCs has always been very low, because they come only from the government schools (as a policy of RCCs) wherein teaching hardly takes place. Unless these muslim students are coached to cross the threshold of 10th board, the percentage in higher studies cannot be increased. The huge drop in the number of failed students is definitely a source of satisfaction and encouragement. It does require a lot of guts to take up the challenge of transforming the non-meritorious lot into the meritorious ones, that is, churning heroes out of zeros. And, although the real heroes are the students who get transformed in these RCCs, the volunteers (committee members) and teachers are no lesser heroes whose untiring efforts makes such inspiring headlines.

Sl. No.

Centre's Name 1st Div

2nd Div

3rd Div

Fail Total

Passed Total

Appeared %age Pass

1 SAMASTIPUR 17 7 1 0 25 25 100%

2 CHHAPRA 16 8 1 0 25 25 100%

3 PATNA 11 10 1 0 22 22 100%

4 DARBHANGA 11 9 2 0 22 22 100%

5 MUZAFFARPUR 11 8 3 0 22 22 100%

6 KISHANGANJ 8 4 1 0 13 13 100%

7 HAJIPUR 7 18 5 0 30 30 100%

8 RAFIGANJ 7 13 1 0 21 21 100%

9 HAZARIBAGH 6 14 0 1 20 21 95%

10 GOPALGANJ 2 6 8 3 0 17 17 100%

11 RAMGARH 5 14 4 0 23 23 100%

12 MOTIHARI 5 12 0 2 17 19 89%

13 DHANBAD 2 5 1 0 8 8 100%

14 Nalanda 2 5 0 1 7 8 88%

15 BHAGALPUR 2 4 2 2 8 10 80%

16 SIWAN 1 8 1 2 10 12 83%

17 ARWAL 1 4 0 0 5 5 100%

18 MADHUBANI 1 3 1 2 5 7 71%

Total in all RCCs 119 154 27 10 300 310 97%

and helps 66 (Sixty Four) Zero-to-Hero stories from RAHBAR Coaching Centres, now: 27 students of RAHBAR Coaching Centres make history in 2013, with Khadeeja Mastoor of RCC Patna getting 7th Rank in MANUU diploma engineering entrance exam. RCC Chapra, a flop in year 2012, took RCC movement to new heights by getting 17th Rank in the same al India exam. Four (4) of the top 50 ranks were bagged by RCCs managed by Bihar Anjuman, three of these by RCC Patna alone, thanks to the exceptional efforts of Janab Shoaib Khan Sb, IPS, who has devoted his precious time to the RCC Patna and considered the children studying there as his own. Subhanallah!RAHBAR Coaching centres were able to transform 27 zeroes of yesterday into heroes of today, this year, thus adding to the 39 of previous three years (6 in 2010, 16 in 2011, and 18 in 2012), taking the total to 66, now. RCC Patna has once again pushed all other RCCs behind maintaining its top position of last year which it had grabbed from the shining star of 2011, RCC Darbhanga. Also, continuing in the tradition of last year, when for the first time 3 female students from RCC Patna had qualified for MANUU admissions, thus removing the gender bias from its zero-to-hero miracles, finally, this year too four (4) girls from RCC Patna qualified. A remarkable good news is that all these neo-heroes will get their admission fees and monthly expenses sponsored, insha-Allah, through Bihar Anjuman. Total sponsorship of diploma engg students increases to 66, now. Following is the full list of RCC students who qualified for admission to MANUU diploma engineering courses.

RAHBAR Coaching Centres Produce Much Better Results than Most Commercial Coaching Centres for Matric exam

Sl Name Rank RCC

1 KHADEEJA MASTOOR

7 Patna

2 SHAHJAD ALAM 17 Chapra

3 ZULAIKHA KHATOON

26 Patna

4 SABAHAT NAAZ 27 Patna

5 RUKSHAR PERWEEN

55 Patna

6 SHAHJAHAN PERWEEN

65 Patna

7 Mujtaba Shamim 94 Muzaffarpur

8 MAHTAB RAZA 96 Tajpur

9 ALQUAMA MOFIZ 99 Patna

10 MD. SHANAWAZ

ALAM 123 Tajpur

11 Sarfraz Ahmad 126 Muzaffarpur

12 Naushad Alam 128 Muzaffarpur

13 ASHKAR ANWAR 136 Tajpur

14 MD ZAMEER 139 Patna

15 NAYEEM MAZHAR 145 Patna

16 MD. MERAJ HASAN 153 Tajpur

17 MD. NASEEM 168 Chapra

18 Waseem Ahmad 169 Muzaffarpur

19 NAZRE ALAM 178 Chapra

20 MD. AFTAB ALAM 191 Hajipur

21 Homa Kausar (F) 194 Muzaffarpur

22 MERAJUDDIN ANSARI 197 Chapra

23 MD. NADIM REZA 234 Tajpur

24 ALI IMAM 241 Chapra

25 Shahid Reza 244 Muzaffarpur

26 ZAFAR ANSARI 252 Patna

27 NAUSHAD ALAM 319 Chapra

RCC Patna student gets 6th Rank in all India polytechnic entrance exam,

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W a s I s l a m Later the Angel of mountains asked him, if he wished the whole s p r e a d b y Taif would be crushed between mountains for stoning a Prophet. Sword in India Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him refused and made or elsewhere? supplication for their guidance and confidently prayed for their Read what the children to receive the light of Islam.Historians and After years, in 93 Hijri, the 17 years old Hero - Mohammed bin Wikipedia have Qasim, who came to liberate India with 4000-10000 army was to say. from the children of Taif." N o m a s s So never give up on people and become judgmental, rather look c o n v e r s i o n s at the brighter side and hope for the best.w e r e attempted and the destruction of temples such as the Sun Temple of Multan was forbidden. Lane-Poole writes that, " as a rule Muslim government was at once tolerant and There was an Egyptian Arab man economic". serving food in a restaurant. During A small minority who converted to Islam were granted short conversation he told that his exemption from Jizya in lieu of paying the Muslim sister is a Medical Doctor. I really mandated Zakat. Hindus and Buddhists were given the appreciate his efforts and his family's status of Dhimmi (protected people). contributions to make her Doctor.An eccelastical office, "sadru-I-Islam al affal", was created I wonder, why the Media always say to oversee the secular governors. While some Muslims especially Arabs are backward proslytization occurred, the social dynamics of Sind were in educating their women.no different from other regions newly conquered by Muslim forces such as Egypt, where conversion to Islam was slow and took centuries."S o u r c e : A n Arab person with silver-colored beard and a worn out skull cap http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_bin_Qasim#Re on him was squatted eating his dinner. We went past him, no ligion sooner he looked at us, he said 'Salaam Alaikum - Faddhal' - Peace

be upon you, come join me. We salaamed him back, but were astonished at his

P e o p l e w i l l b e h a v i o r a n d n e v e r h a v e g e n e r o u s problem when a t t i t u d e . you say, smile is T h o u g h , h e a s u n n a h , looked below helping poor is a average, he was sunnah. But the calling everyone real and critical passing by to problem arises, share food.when you say He is kind of stopping oppressor and oppression is ALSO sunnah. You l u m i n o u s can find so many of them condemning you and confusing example for all you. We tend to take what is soft and ignore what is tough. of us, though we possess thousands and thousands in lockers, but

don't even look for opportunity to help underprivileged.

Islam came to India through a prayer of Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him:When Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him was stoned in Taif for his call toward truth, and he was bleeding profusely, even his shoes filled with his blood. He did not despair and give up on those who stoned him.

CornerZahack’s

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CornerTonight after dinner, my friend and I were seated in a My friend Khalil and I were strolling after dinner and found a typical Mallu Boofia (Bakery) group of 4-5 African kids. Khalil stopped for a while and having coffee and just beside affectionately gave a kiss with hand to a kid; and the kid smiled us were 2-3 teenagers back.making fun of every passer- I noticed his act keenly, the way he showed affection to a dark by by making faces or complexioned kid. mimicking voice; and they Why do we always call fair complexioned children with chubby were making fun of us either. cheek and curly hair as 'CUTE KID', while we don't regard dark I saw my friend buying 3 complexioned kids as 'CUTE'?Apple Juice cans and then heading toward them, it looked risky situation, but he told 'Salaam Alaikum - Peace be upon you' and then gave those cans to each one of I was in my office them. They were agape at the situation and kept silent for a today in Saudi Arabia while. and I could see all the Try something out of ordinary by gifting those who mock 'Gorras - Whites' from you!! America and Britain.

As a company's policy, employees have to

In the Maghrib salah share their personal today, a very old Saudi d e t a i l s l i k e t h e man who could hardly details mentioned in walk with his stick was the Iqama with their accompanied by son to co-workers for integrity or someone other purpose. But I was the Masjid. The sight surprised to see the names to be John, Fredrick, Paul, Tom, Jim was delightful as the but their religion in the resident permit shows 'ISLAM'.son held both hands of SubhanAllah, long live Islam and long live those who promote his father and gave him it!!strength to walk. The more delightful sight was this old man did not stay back at home for prayers rather came to Masjid, come what may.In the era, where sons disobey their parents and contemptuously talk to them, this gentleman stands as a vivid example of an obedient son.

Don't seek knowledge to kick someone in Hell, but seek knowledge to save yourself and others from Hell.

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Top 3 Matric Scores come from RCC Hazaribagh, backed by highest Maths scores:A rare distinction has been achieved by RCC Hazaribagh; they took away all the top three spots in terms of scores in the matric exam obtained by students of all RCCs. Shama Parween of RCC Hazaribagh gets 98% scores in Maths, the highest among all RCC students. Below is a list of top 25 scorers. Among the top five, next two scorers come from RCC Samastipur which has produced the maximum number of first divisioners (17) thus achieving 68% first divisions with 100% Pass percentage. In the top twenty-five, maximum nine (9) number of first divisions come from RCC Samastipur, replacing last year’s top achiever, Darbhanga (with 4 students in top 25, they are in the 2nd position, this year), to occupy the top position.

Sl. No.

Name Marks % RCC

1 Shama Perween 412 82% Hazaribagh

2 Taiyaba praween 407 81% Hazaribagh

3 Rabiya Praween 406 81% Hazaribagh

4 Tahir Qamar 397 79% Tajpur

5 Sarfaraz Alam 396 79% Tajpur

6 Ishteyaque Ahmad 390 78% Tajpur

7 Nasir Anwar 386 77% Tajpur

8 Fardin Shahidi 381 76% Tajpur

9 Gulam Sarwar 380 76% Darbhanga

10 Shamsuddin 380 76% Darbhanga

11 Shams Tabrez 380 76% Kishanganj

12 Ashfaque Ahmad 377 75% Tajpur

13 Danish Iqubal 374 75% Tajpur

14 ZEENAT PERWEEN 370 74% Patna

15 Shahnawaz Ahmad 369 74% Ramgarh

16 Shaista Jabeen 363 73% Tajpur

17 Abu talib Ahmad 362 72% Darbhanga

18 Abdul Aziz 358 72% Darbhanga

19 FAIZA SHOAIB 358 72% Chapra

20 Waseem Ahamad 357 71% Muzaffarpur

21 MD. ARIF 356 71% Rafiganj

22 SHAHIN PERWEEN 355 71% Patna

23 MD. ZAMEER 355 71% Patna

24 Mahfooz Alam 354 71% Kishanganj

25 Md. Rizwan 352 70% Tajpur

RCC Samastipur produces 17 first divisioners to occupy the Top-achiever position

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.—Will Rogers

Put your future in good hands -- your own.- Ron Kaufman

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Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) address on the eve of Ramadan(Narrated by Ibn Khuzamah):People, a great blessed month has come upon you.Allah has made fasting during it an obligation, and steadfastly observing its nights in worship a voluntary act.

Whoever undertakes an act of obedience to Allah during this month with a righteous deed, it is as if he has performed an obligatory act at other times, and whoever performs an obligatory act during it is as one who performed seventy obligations at other times.

It is the month of patience, and the reward for patience is Paradise. It is the month of goodwill, during which provisions are multiplied. Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“ Allah has no need for the hunger and the thirst of the person who does not restrain from telling lies and acting on them even while observing fast.”

“ When one of you is fasting, He should abstain from indecent acts and unnecessary talk, and if someone begins an obscene conversation or tries to pick an argument, he should simply tell him, ‘I am fasting.’”

Ramadan provides an annual training opportunity that is meant to fulfil the character-building needs for the rest of the year.

The Blessed Month of FastingTime to purify and train body and soul

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