One Hour a Day

[sara leo]

"Time is our capital in this life. It has to be invested for the maximum possible return."

When the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, received the order to 'Arise and warn', he started calling others to Islam and continued to do so, day and night, until he died. Time was very important for him and he used every minute of it in the best possible way. He would meet regularly with his companions to teach them Qur'an and to warn them from disobeying Allah. He was an example to them in speech and in deeds.

The result of this education was that the companions' faith became the most important thing for them. And when they had to choose between their home, tribe and good living on the one hand and the companionship of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, on the other hand, they chose the latter and emigrated for the sake of Allah and exemplified sacrifice for the sake of one's belief. After thirteen years of hard work and sacrifice in Makkah, the Prophet and his companions were granted victory in Madinah.

How do our efforts today compare with those of the Prophet and his companions? One year of our life has passed. How many good deeds have we prepared for the day of judgment? What did we, as individuals and communities, do for Islam? Were we distracted by our money and our children from the obedience of Allah and Jihad for His sake? Allah said: "O you who believe! Let not your money or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. If any act as such, then surely they are the losers." (Qur'an, 63:9) The Prohpet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: "No servant will be let go on the day of judgment until he is asked about the four matters: His lifetime: How did he spend it? His knowledge: What did he use it for? His money: Where did he gain it from and what did he spend in it? And his body: In what did he wear it away?" (at-Tirmidhee) Have we used our bodies for fasting, praying, enjoining good and forbidding evil or have we used them up by succumbing to our desires?

Muslims have to realize the importance of time: that it is their capital in this life and that it is to be invested for the maximum possible return. Suppose for a minute that every Muslim dedicates one hour a day to work for the sake of Allah. In financial terms, this would generate a minimum of 1 billion dollars a day, 360 billion dollars a year! If such amount were to be reserved for Islamic work, it would change the face of the earth. Suppose that every Muslim were to spend one hour calling others to the path of Allah: millions would enter Islam!

Muslims today need to build their Ummah and revive it. And this does not come through futile discussions but rather through work, sincere, continuous, careful and planned. We need to strengthen the body of this Ummah and protect it from the dangers surrounding it. We need to deepen the awareness of the Muslims about their indentity, their history, their wealth and that they are one single nation. And to start with, we need to invest in the Muslim individual because he is the real instrument for change.

[Pakistan Zindabaad]

Fajar has to be offered at the time of Fajar Not at the time of Zohar or Maghrib.

similarly, Sahaba Karaam(r.a) demanded permission of Jehad From Prophet(SAWW) ,but Jehad was not allowed by Prophet(SAWW) before Battle of Badar 2nd Hijri.

At Hudebiya, in 6th Hijri, Prophet(saww) Preferred Truce with Kuffar over Jehad.

Conclusion:
"Every ritual has its time"
"Hit the iron while it is hot"
"Nature also abide by time"

[god of war]

@ Sara,

Dear Sister, as a thumb rule, one should not use the words "Died" or "Death" in connection to Prophets of Allah (AS). And especially Rasool Allah (SAW). this is derogatory for their exalted positions. There is more than ample proof and countless examples that can be derived from the Quraan, Hadees, Sunnah and other religious scriptures authored by renowned scholars that it is not in accordance to the veneration and esteem to use these words to for such esteemed personalities. This may even be considered blasphemy or sacreligous by some sects and/or schools of thought.

The appropriate vocabulary to be used when discussing the exiting of Prophets (AH) from this worldly adobe is 'VEIL' or 'VEILED' or 'VEILED AWAY'.

Dear, please remember that as Muslims, the love for Rasul Allah (SAW) is the cornerstone of our faith and or critical eminence in the eyes of Allah SWT; and RESPECT is the elegent cousin of love!

Adab pehli seerhi hey Mohabath ke Karino mey...

kind regards, god of war...........

[MaShWaNeE]

Brother i was wondering that if could specifically mention that where in Quran and in Saheeh Ahadith it is written that you cant use the word DIED or DEATH fo Prophets(AS) or Muhammad (Saww)...............

[god of war]

To answer your question about Hadees and Quran. Im not an aalim e deen and dont have explicit knowledge of the Hadees and the Quran, therefore I cannot qoute to you direct references. But I will still try to elaborate on the matter.

The whole stand point is 'RESPECT'. The Quran or Hadees did not direct Hazrat Awais Karni to break his teeth for the love of Rasool Allah SAW. Similarly, The Quran or Hadees did not direct a certain Sahabi RA to offer her 6 month old infant son for battle.

Ishq e Rasool SAW is a gesture that transends the Shariah. History is rife with examples of great scholars and saintly personalities that have penned down the graveness of paying RESPECT AND HOMAGE TO RASOOL ALLAH SAW.

In order to try and rationalize what level of respect the Sahaba Karaam RA practiced in matters pertaining to Rasool Allah SAW, Im going to state the following points.

1. NO Sahabi RA referred to Rasool Allah SAW with his name when addressing to him. The proper protocol observed by the Sahaba RA to address Rasool Allah SAW was "YA RASOOL ALLAH SAW, MAY MY LIFE AND THAT OF MY PARENTS BE SACRIFICED ON YOU". Did the Sahaba karaam RA do this under special orders? no. They practiced this due to the extreme veneration and love they possessed in their hearts for Rasool Allah SAW.

2. Allah says in the Quran, "O Mohammed SAW I would have not created the heavens and the earth had it not been for you." Again, the emphasis of this Ayat also lies in the stature of Rasool Allah bestowed to him by Allah.

3. Allah says in the Quran, O Mohammed SAW, those who do not acknowledge(or observe) your true position (of respect), they are doomed doomed doomed doomed doomed." Again, Allah is reiterating that the highest concievable standards of respects are to be observed in connection of Rasool Allah SAW.

4. The Rasool Allah SAW is known to have asked the Sahaba RA "which day is this, which place is this" at the conquest of Mecca. While all the sahaba were well aware of the place and date of the event, no one said anything other than "Ya Rasool Allah, you know better".

5. In the Quran it is stated, "Do not step ahead ( in any practice) of Rasool Allah SAW. and also keep your voices and gazes down" again emphasis is placed on the observance of extreme caution and respect.

6. Allah says in the Quran that the Shaheed are not dead, and donot refer to them as such. Is it not common sense that the Shaheed who have laid their lives down for a 'concept' that was told to them via Rasool Allah SAW enjoy immortality while Rasool Allah SAW himself had not been granted immortality himself? contemplate about it dear.

7. Allah says in the Quran addressing to his Beloved SAW " I have blessed you with Kauser". Scholars explain that KAUSER means many things like 'abundance' and it also means Hoz-e-Kauser. And who ever drinks from it is promissed eternal life!

One of the pristine codes of respect laid down by the likes of Imam Ghazali is that Rasool Allah SAW was always alive, and will always remain alive. And there fore it is unappropriate to use words like 'dead' when discussing prophets, sahaba, and saints. We all know what happened to Hazrat Suleman AH. Even after he had veiled away, his blessed body remained upright for many many days! until the termites ate away his staff.

last but not least, Allama Iqbal says:

MOHAMMED (SAW) SIR E WAHDATH HEY, RAMZ YE KOI KYA JAANEY?!?!
SHARIATH MEY BASHAR HEY, HAQEETQATH MEY KHUDA JANEY!!!

Need i qoute more?