VOLCANO

nizil sharaf

2011-10-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

nizil sharaf

2011-10-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

nizil sharaf

2011-10-23T07:18:00.000-07:00

2011-10-23T07:17:00.000-07:00

VOLCANO: പക്ഷിയുടെ രക്തം

2011-08-05T00:50:00.000-07:00

VOLCANO: പക്ഷിയുടെ രക്തം

പക്ഷിയുടെ രക്തം

2011-08-05T00:10:00.000-07:00

ഞാന്‍ മഞ്ഞിലേക്ക് നടന്നു...
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delhi life...

2011-07-31T11:44:00.001-07:00

delhi life

2011-07-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

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2010-10-29T03:26:00.000-07:00

2009-04-26T00:04:00.000-07:00

REMEBERING DEATH

Prior to accepting Islam, many things were happening in my life prompting me to change my ways. One such thing was a dream I had – well it was more like a nightmare actually. It started with my bed being placed in the middle of an abandoned warehouse. As I looked around, I suddenly became aware of two huge, robed figures standing at the foot of my bed. They took me by the hand and all of sudden we were at the base of a mountain. As we climbed they did not speak, just kept walking with quick, sure steps. When we reached the summit, they both pointed for me to look over the edge. As 1 did, a wave of scorching-hot air blasted me in the face. Beneath me was a sea of fire and blood. People, naked and piled on top of each other, were screaming in agony. They were imploring me to pull them out of the sea. But I was transfixed. I could do nothing but stand in horror at what I was seeing and hearing. When I awoke, I was shaken and utterly terrified. The only thought on my mind was I did not want to end up there.

Alhamdulillah, Allah guided me to Islam and the Sunnah of His Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam. Unfortunately, I have forgotten the lesson of that dream, which was not dying in a state displeasing to Allah. Life and death belong to Allah alone. But if we look at our actions and how we spend our time, it seems that we think that we own both. We plan out our days, weeks and months, as if we were given guarantees that any of these days, weeks or months will come. We plan for life, while we do not plan for death. We live as if we would live in this world forever. We forget that this life is fleeting and that we all have an appointment with death that must be kept. It is a promise from Allah, subhanahu wataala, and whatever Allah promises must come to pass.

"Every soul shall taste death, and only on the Day of Judgment will you be given what you earned. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of deception." Holy Qur'an (3:187)

He, subhanahu wata'ala, says, "Every soul shall taste death, and only on the Day of Judgment will you be given what you earned. So, he who is prevented from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained his desire. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of deception ."[3:187] Death brings with it the true reality of our situations. About his the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said, "When one of you dies, he is shown his place (in the Hereafter) morning and evening. If he is from the people of Heaven, then he is among the people of Heaven. And if he is from the people of Hell, then he is among the people of Hell. And it will be said to him, 'this is your place until Allah resurrects you on the Day of Judgment." (Muslim). Knowing this, arc we prepared to meet the Angel of Death?

If we knew we only had today to live, how would we live it? What would we do with our day? Are there bridges that need mending? Do we have grudges or misunderstandings that need to be set aright? Would we spend it in front of the television or in reading the book of Allah? Would we spend our final moments chasing down this worldly life or seeking the next life? Would we repent to our Lord? Would we be careful with every word, every deed, every glance and every thought? Would we safeguard our salah? Would we spend it in fasting and in giving charity? Would we spend our day with our families and our children? Would we tell them how much we love and appreciate them? Would we cry out of fear for what is about to befall us? If so, then why don't we do so every day? Every day is some-body's last day and today might be ours.

When death was approaching Umar after he had been stabbed, Abdullah ibn Abbas said to him, "O Commander of the Faithful! You accepted Islam when others disbelieved; you struggled along with the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, when others deserted him; the Prophet, sallallahu alavhe wa sallam, died while he was pleased with you; no two people have disagreed on you and you are about to die a martyr." Umar replied, "The flattered is the one whom you flatter. By Allah, if I had what ever the sun rose upon I would give it away in order to protect myself from what is about to rise [upon me]."(TanbeehulGhafileen).

Umar was more pleasing in the sight of Allah than any of us can ever hope to be. Yet, he was fearful of what death brought. We, on the other hand, are secure in our false hopes and delusions. As we heedlessly zip though our days, we say, tomorrow, tomorrow. Unfortunately for most of us tomorrow never comes. So let us strive to do our best today. Let us resolve to remember death. When we purchase a new outfit, let us remember the burial shroud that will serve as our final outfit. When we arc outfitting our new homes and domiciles, let us remember the smallness of the grave. Let us remember to ask ourselves, will our deeds make it a place of rest or a place of torment?

Death, as the Prophet, sallallahu alayhewa sallam, said is the robber of desires. By remembering death, the servants of Allah purify themselves and their actions. They acknowledge their feebleness and helplessness before the Lord of the Worlds and walk through this life with caution and hope. We should live as the companions of the Messenger o f Allah, sallallahu alavhe wa sallam, lived. If they lived to pray the Fajr, they did not hope to see the Isha; and if they made the Isha, they did not hope to see the Fajr. Let us not ever forget that this moment could be our last, and not put off until tomorrow what can, and should be done today.

niche of truth

2009-04-24T08:24:00.000-07:00

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2009-04-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

WELCOM AZHAR BHAI ...

- FROM MORADABAD

Despite being an off-day for shopkeepers on Tuesday, the famous Buddh market of Moradabad is bustling with people who have come here to buy clothes, shoes and utensils from roadside hawkers at a throwaway price. Muslim women draped in burqa bargain in loud voices while men prefer to quote a price. It's a hard bargain. Furtaan, a 35-year-old shoe-seller, has neatly stacked shoes of various colours and designs on a cart and keeps coming up with catchy one-liners to attract customers.

His cart is attracting a lot of young Muslim boys who ask for a particular style that only Furtaan has. He doesn't like to bargain: "Good material will have good buyers." He has been selling shoes for the last 15 years and says that styles must have changed but the city has remained as it was 15 years ago. He is convinced that now change has come to Moradabad.

"Azhar bhai will fight elections and it is for the first time that we have a superstar fighting elections from our constituency. He will win and then our constituency will also have the superstar status." Since the news of former Indian captain and stylish batsman Md Azahruddin contesting elections from Moradabad as a Congress candidate surfaced, there has been a sort of jubilation among the local populace. "It was raining when Azhar bhai came to Moradabad and there were more than 5,000 people waiting for a glance, even women came out in the pouring rain," said a student.

Most of the people Hardnews spoke to said that Azhar will win the election with a huge margin and the reason isn't confined to his superstar status. "He was the captain of a successful Indian cricket team so he will also be a successful politician. People know that unlike others he is not a criminal and would focus on development rather than goondagardi and corruption," Bablu, a rickshaw-puller said. People believe that Azhar will bring the much-needed change in the city and will focus on development issues. Mulayam Singh Yadav joining hands with Kalyan Singh is hurting the prospects of the SP candidate while BSP's "corrupt governance" is leading to its declining popularity; the BJP stands no chance in this Muslim-dominated constituency. At Lal Masjid, one of the biggest mosques where thousands gather to offer prayers, several elderly Muslim men sit on a charpoy talking elections. Hazi Afzal Hussain, a highly respected veteran, says that exporters who were paying lakhs as extortion money to BSP's goons will vote for Azhar because they believe that he won't be corrupt and will rather help them in these difficult economic times.

The common man thinks of him as a hero and an icon. Several others echoed similar versions and said that it is "110 per cent" sure that he will win this seat. In these narrow gullies of Lal Masjid area people smile whenever Azhar is talked about. "This is the work of a genius," an elderly said. They say with this move the Congress party could do a revival of sorts. "People are sick of BSP's and SP's goondaraj, and they don't want the hate-filled communal BJP. Congress has made the right move at the right time," Hazi Islam, a priest at Lal Masjid said. Most of the locals that Hardnews spoke to praised the policies introduced by the UPA government at the Center. "They have done good work, the NREGA and Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana, in particular. The Congress party wants to take the country on the path of development while the rest are adopting backward policies that will hurt the nation," Hazi Islam said. He laughed and said that you must have read what the SP's manifesto claims. "That's foolish, we want our children to go to English medium schools and learn computers. Our elders denied us this great skill and hence we are suffering. We don't want our children's fate to be the same," Mohd Nizam, a madarsa teacher said. However, the locals, especially the Muslim populace, complained about private institutions charging exorbitantly high fees from them which most of them can't afford. They also conveyed it to Azhar when he came to offer a chaddar at the mosque. He convinced them that he will look into it even if he is not elected and this has fuelled optimism. The common man in Moradabad is convinced that this time he will vote for development, literacy, healthcare, good governance and a corruption-free city. The other communities and political factions agree that it is Azhar who has "110 per cent chance" of winning the elections. "This is the first time that elections in Moradabad will not be caste-or religion-based. This time everyone will vote for Azhar because change has come to Moradabad and I can assure you that this time around the voter percentage of women will increase substantially because of the Azhar factor. They will win the election for him," said Dr RS Sharma with a hearty laugh while the rest in his small clinic, including women, joined in. "Yes," said the women. "Our vote and support is for cricket legend Azhar. Kya khelta tha hamara Azhar!"

Akash Bisht Moradabad Hardnews

2009-03-17T04:19:00.000-07:00

MUSLIM WOMEN ARE NOT OPPRESSED

Muslim Women are not oppressed : Mrs. Samrah Sher
People often fail to distinguish between culture and religion, Two things that are completely different.. Everybody focuses to Muslim women worldwide as oppressed, more specifically the Muslim Women of Afghanistan. The media shows us how oppressed the Muslim women are there and people start linking three words in their minds: ‘Islam,’ ‘women’ and ‘oppression.’ Therefore, they think that Islam commands oppressing women.People often fail to distinguish between culture and religion, two things that are completely different. In fact, Islam condemns oppression of any kind whether it is towards a woman or in general. Now, the Qur'an is the sacred book by which Muslims live. This book was revealed 14 centuries ago to a man named Muhammad who would later become the Prophet. Fourteen centuries have passed and this book has not been changed since, not one letter has been altered. In surah number 33, entitled Al-Ahzab (Arabic for 'The Clans'), on verse 59, it says: “O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw cloaks all over their bodies. That will be better as they shall be known (as free respectable women) and will not be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful.” This verse shows that Islam makes wearing a Hijab necessary, Hijab is the word used for covering, not only the headscarves (as some people may think) but also wearing loose clothes that are not too bright. Sometimes, people see covered Muslim women and they think oppression. This is wrong. A Muslim woman is not oppressed, but she is liberated. This is because she is no longer valued for something material such as her good looks or the shape of her body. She compels others to judge her for her intelligence, kindness, honesty and personality. Therefore, people judge her for who she actually is. Women cover their hair to be modest. When they wear loose clothes, they are trying to be modest. In fact, nuns cover their hair out of modesty. Also, when we see frequent pictures of the Virgin Mary, she is covering her hair out of modesty. Therefore, Muslim women are doing the exact same thing as righteous Christian women. The lives of the people who accepted the Qur'an changed drastically. It had a tremendous impact on so many people, especially women. It was the first time openly declared that the souls of men and women are equal. They would be bestowed the same obligation as well as the same rewards. In addition to being equal to men, women get economic independence. The money they bring into marriage is theirs as well as the money they earn. A woman is allowed in Islam to choose their own husbands and in extreme cases, divorce. A woman has the right to be educated, contrary to what the contemporary world might think. The responsibility is of the person who is raising her. Now picture this: Fourteen hundred years ago Islam allowed women to vote for a leader. It was recently, in 1925, Canadian women became allowed to vote. Worst, in Quebec, the law became final in 1940. Muslim women got rights before Western women got any. Islam is a religion that holds women in high regard. Long ago, when baby boys were born, they brought great joy to the family. Girls brought less and occasionally none. Actually, girls were hated so much that they were sometimes buried alive. Islam was always against this female infanticide. The two great roles a woman plays in life are a wife and a mother. The Prophet once said to a group of men: “The best among you are those who are the best to their wives.” This shows that Islam highly encourages the well treating of the wives. This should be shown love, respect and care. A man came to the Prophet, sallallahualayhe wa sallam, and asked: “Who among my kinfolk is worthy of my good companionship?” The Prophet, sallallahu alavhe wa sallam, replied: "Your mother" three times before saying: “Your father.” This indicates the impact that a mother has in a person's life. So women are highly honored in this great religion. Islam is a only religion that treats women fairly. Oppression is condemned. I hope all of you know and remember this. courtesy niche

ISLAM Vs TERRORISM

2009-03-17T03:58:00.000-07:00

ISLAM Vs TERRORISM

The word "Islam" is closely related to the word "salam or silm" which means peace. Muhammad, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, himself had a very peaceful nature, was extremely tolerant, and highly protective of the non-Muslim minorities living in the Muslim state.However, there are times when states find war inevitable, but Islam only permits war in specific and dire circumstances. It keeps warfare at a level of mercy and respect for the enemy that no other army has been able to reach. The Prophet sometimes had to fight for the mere survival of his people and message, but once their security was ensured, he immediately reverted to peace and diplomacy.There is a rigid code Muslims must abide by in deciding when they can fight and how the fighting should be conducted. War itself is despised, and is only a last-resort option when all other attempts at peace have been made.A Muslim is never allowed to initiate hostilities. "And fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but transgress not the limits. Surely, Allah likes not the transgressors." [2: 190].The only times in which believers are allowed to take up arms are when they are defending their own lives and the lives of their people, when they see the weak being oppressed in acts of tyranny, and when they are prohibited from practicing their religion:"And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers." [2: 191]."They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression), but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of Worship, and to expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can. And whoso be cometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter, Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide therein," [2:217].Aside from these circumstances, there is no legitimate fighting in Islam.The conditions placed upon the soldier in battle are of utmost respect for the enemy and for human life. Islam makes a clear distinction between combatants and noncombatants, forbidding soldiers to harm defenseless civilian in any way. The Prophet said: "Do not kill the women, children, aged or the ill." He also prohibited Muslims from harming monks in their monasteries or hermits in their caves. Cutting down trees, destroying livestock, wells, homes or land of the enemy is likewise forbidden. Upon seeing the corpse of a woman in a battlefield, Prophet Muhammad asked his companions why she had been killed, and condemned it.There is no excuse for any expedition or attack resulting in the killing of civilians, no one has the right to take innocent lives.For those enemies active in combat and those taken prisoner of war, the list of rights is lengthy. There is no torture, no killing of the wounded or defenseless, and the return of corpses to the enemy is honored. There is no mutilation of the enemy bodies. Even after Hind bint Utbah, a powerful lady of Makkah, chewed the liver of the Prophet's uncle, Hamzah, after he was killed in a battle between Muhammad and her non-Muslim people, Muhammad still forbade his men from disrespecting a creation of God in such a wayThe Prophet commanded the believers to treat the prisoners of war with kindness. One prisoner by the name of Abu Aziz told how surprised he was to see the Muslims giving the better part of their meal-the bread-to the prisoners while they themselves just had dates. "Not a crumb of bread would fall into their hands without them giving it to me," he narrated, "and I would be so embarrassed that I would reject it. But then they would return it back to me."The Qur'an lays down strict guidelines for the declaration of war by a Muslim army, and Muslims are prohibited from breaching any treaty to which they have agreed."If you fear treachery from any people throw back (their covenant) to them (so as to be) on equal terms (that there will be no more covenant between you and them), Certainly Allah likes not the treacherous. [8:58].The extent of the Prophet's mercy can be seen in the Muslim conquest of Makkah, which happened towards the end of his life. The Makkan tribe of Quraish had blatantly violated the significant "Treaty of Hudaybiyya" by supplying men and arms in an effort to attack a Muslim-allied tribe. They had slaughtered ruthlessly, even killing inside the Holy Sanctuary, and knew they could expect retaliation for such a weighty crime.Muhammad, upon learning of the raid, set out for Makkah at the head of a colossal army of 10,000 men. Everyonewondered how he would conduct this expedition; if he wanted revenge for all the mockery, persecution, and murders of his companions, now was certainly the time. His forces humiliatingly outnumbered his enemies.When the army reached the outskirts of Makkah, they came upon the chief of Quraish, the archenemy of Islam, Abu Sufvan. Several Muslims were furious and wished to see him dead, but the noble Prophet received him. Muhammadasked his uncle, Abbas, to take Abu Sufyan ahead to a high gorge-giving him a full view of the Muslim army approaching Makkah.The leader must have felt his heart leap to his throat as he watched group after group, tribe after tribe pass in front of him. Finally, he turned to 'Abbas and asked incredulously, "Oh Abbas! Who are all these people?" Abbas's reply wasplain and powerful: "This is the Apostle of Allah and his Companions."When Abu Sufyan approached the Prophet Muhammad begging for pardon and forgiveness, it was not revenge he heard coming from Muhammad's blessed lips. Instead, the Prophet simply said: "He who takes refuge in Abu Sufyan's house is safe; whosoever confines himself to his house, the people therein will be in safety; and he who enters the Sacred Mosque is safe."With these words Muhammad gave a full pardon and amnesty to the city of Makkah, and it was conquered in peace. To Wahshi, the murderer of Muhammad's uncle Hamzah; a pardon. To Hind, who mutilated his body and chewed his liver, absolute clemency. To Habar, who had attacked the Prophet's daughter so brutally that she eventually died, forgiveness.After seeing this, the people started to accept Islam in crowds, as long before, God had promised Muhammad they would. " When comes the Help of Allah (to you against your enemies) and conquest (of Makkah), And you see that the people enter Allah's Religion (Islam) in crowds, So glorify the Praises of your Lord, and ask for His forgiveness. Verily, He is the One Who accepts the repentance and forgives"[110:1-3].As families were reunited and the Muslims celebrated being back in the sacred city, Muhammad had other things in mind. After offering prayers to God for the victory, he proceeded directly to the House of God, the Ka'bah, that had been polluted by the 360 man-made idols. The Prophet of God proceeded to knock them to the ground with his bow. As he did, he recited the Qur'anic verse: "And Say: Truth (Islamic Monotheism) has come and falsehood (Polythesm) has vanished. Surely! Falsehood is ever-bound to vanish." [17:81]."Al-Amin" returned to Madinah, where he spent the last years of his extraordinary life in worship and devotion to his Lord. He continued to stand in prayer for hours throughout the night until his ankles were swollen and his wife asked him to stop.Although he was a ruler of a vast empire in his last years, he continued to sleep on a modest straw mat, with no desire for carpets, or luxuries of any kind. He became ill and passed away in the arms of his wife, Aisha, at the age of 63. He left behind a stunning legacy, a blameless example and a religion that changed the world forever. COURTESY ; NICHE OF TRUTH

In your name...

2008-01-11T07:20:00.000-08:00

IN YOUR NAME...

I have bequeathed my entire life
I love you so dearly
you are my romance,my love
what state has love bright you to?
Even violet gardens appear to be waste land of to me...
I am forever lost in your memories
people call me mad and crazy
without you...without you...
life is impossible to spend , my love
love,I can't be rid of...
the bond of love cannot be broken
In the tears the flow from my eyes...
I saw you even among the moon and the stars...
I have burnt in the fire of separation...
yours is the name my heart chants every moment
for you...only for you...
for you...I shall bear every tyranny in the world,my love...