Hajj in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet sent off 300 Muslims under the leadership of Hazrat Abubakr Siddique (RA) to Mecca so that they could perform Hajj. That was the year when it was banned for the Mushrikeen (those who associate partners with Allah) to enter Ka’ba.

The performance of Haj and Umrah, and these are the best of deeds that may be done. And what indicates their superiority are a number of Ahaadith, one of which is the saying of the Prophet (SAM). Performance of Umrah is an expiation of the sins committed between it and the previous Umrah, and the reward of the Haj which is

The Night of Power: laylatul Qadr

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

The Night of Power or Laylat al-Qadr is an extremely important night for Muslims. This is a night of unique honor, dignity and glory, so much so that it is better than a thousand months. It is the most blessed night of the year. Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.In Surah Al-Baqarah verses no.185 Allah says:
 “Ramadan is the (month) in which it was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you, who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.”

Rights of parents or the duties of children in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

Abu Hurairah, a companion of the holy Prophet, has said that “a person is indeed disgraced, who does not earn Paradise by caring for his parents during the life time and old age of his or her parents”.

According to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the parents of a certain person are his Heaven or Hell, that means if a person obeys his parents, attends to their needs and keeps them happy and comfortable, he will attain Paradise. On the other hand, if he is disrespectful and rude to them, offends them by ignoring their needs and feelings or causes them grief in any manner, his place shall be in Hell.

Rights and Duties of Husband in Islam

Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

Ayeshah (RA.) the wife of the Prophet (SAW), reports: The Prophet (SAW) of Allah said:  “The best of you is he, who is best to his wife.” -- (Tirmidhi).

Again Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) said, “Act kindly towards women, for they were created from a rib and the most crooked part of the rib is its top. If you attempt to straighten it you will break it, if you leave it alone it will remain crooked: so act kindly towards women. --(Bukhari,Muslim).

For the woman her husband is Paradise as well as Hell

Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

All our mutual rights and duties are referred to Allah. With rights come responsibilities.  Therefore, wives have certain obligations to their husbands.  A wife is to keep her husband's secrets and protect their marital privacy.

A wife must also guard her husband's property.  She must safeguard his home and possessions, to the best of her ability,

Fasting in Islam

Keep fasting and you will remain healthy"

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

 

Keep Fasting

 

Ramadan is the most important month of the year. It is the month that the believers await with eagerness. At the beginning of Rajab - two full months before Ramadan - the Prophet Muhammad, (SAW), used to supplicate thus: "O Allah! Bless us during Rajab and Sha’ban, and let us reach Ramadan (in good health)."

Narrated Abu Huraira (RA): Allah’s Apostle (SAW) said, Whoever prayed at ni

Death of human in Islam

Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

All the prophets of Allah called their people to worship Allah and to believe in life after death. Surely Allah will raise all the dead. Allah will shower His Mercy on those who suffered for His sake in the worldly life, believing that an eternal bliss was awaiting them.  But those who abused the bounties of Allah, caring nothing for the life to come, will be in the most miserable state.

Narrated Anas (RA) The Prophet (SAW) said, "When a human being is laid in his grave and his companions return an  " The Prophet (SAW)added, "The dead person will see both his places. But a non-believer or a hypocrite will say to the angels, 'I do not know, but I used to say what the people used to say! It will be said to him, 'Neither did you know nor did you take the guidance (by reciting the Quran).' Then he will be hit with an iron hammer between his two ears, and he will cry and that cry will be heard by whatever approaches him except human beings and jinns."  -- (Sahih Bukhari, 2:422)

Tawheed in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

At Tawheed "Islamic Monotheism" is the belief in the one’s of God (Allah). 

It is declaring Allah to be One and Unique in His work, like creation, sustenance, bringing to life and causing death etc.  This means the belief that Allah has created mankind and bestowed upon them their means of living, and can give them life and can take if from them.  Allah says in the Quran, "Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Guard

Salat is the Mi`raaj of the Believer

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

The Prophet said: "The prayer is the Mi`raaj of the Believer." It gives every Muslim the chance to communicate with his Lord. During each prayer, the Muslim recites Soorah Al-Faatihah: This recitation is not a dull monologue by the Believer, but Allah promises that it is a conversation between Him and the worshipper.

 The Prophet (SAW) reported: 'The five set Prayers may be compared to a stream of fresh water, flowing in front of your house, into which you plunge five times each day. Do you think that would leave

 Muslims have to get up at the call of the Mu`azzin: "Come to prayer! Come to success!" Prayer by salat is a cry of the Inner Soul of the Muslim. It is also ascension for a Believer. This prayer is a gift given to every Believer to enable him to experience a spiritual ascension five times a day?

Hell after Death in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

An-Nu`man ibn Bashir (RA) narrated that he heard the Prophet (SAW) said: "The least torture in the Hell on the Day of Judgment is that of a man whose foot sole is laid on a live coal which causes his brain to boil just like a boiler."-- [Bukhari and Muslim] 

Clothing in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

The Qur'an and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad had much influence on the clothing of all medieval Muslims. Both men and women are commanded in the Qur'an to "lower their gaze and be modest."  It is generally understood that men are not to expose the area of their body from the navel to the knee. 

*The Qur'an tells both women and men to be modest.

*The Qur'an tells men that they should not wear silk or gold jewelry to show off their wealth.

*Clothing should not attract attention or be worn to show off.

* Clothing must cover the entire body; only the hands and face may remain visible.

* The material must not be so thin that one can see through it.

* Clothing must hang

Repentance (tawba) and condition of tawba in Islam

By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

Messenger of Allah, Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) said: ‘Regret is Repentance.’ Repentance is a concept consisting of three successive and joined elements: knowledge, state [of remorse] and action. Knowledge is first, awareness second and action third.

Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah (SAW), "Allah will turn towards anyone who turns in repentance before the time that the sun rises from the place it set."  -- [Muslim]

Al-Agharr ibn Yasar al-Muzani (RA) said that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "O people! Turn in repentance towards Allah and ask His forgiveness. I turn towards Him a hundred times a day." --  [Muslim]

Abu 'Abdu'r-Rah

The Islamic or Hijrah calendar

BY Khandaker Nazneen Sultana

The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar is also called the Hijrah calendar

The Islamic calendar is the official calendar in many Muslim countries, especially Saudi Arabia. Other Muslim countries use the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes and only turn to the Islamic calendar for religious purposes.

Muslims do not traditionally "celebrate" the beginning of a new year, but we do acknowledge the passing of time, and take time to reflect on our own mortality.

Value of Charity

 

 By A.T.M. NURUN NABI

Charity may be defined as helping people who are poor or in need. It may also be defined as sympathy and kindness towards other people. Giving of money, food and drink to the poor and the needy, and nursing of the sick are also charity. Even giving good advice to fellow people is also an act of charity.