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Understanding the rights in Islam

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:07:11 +0100

The fact is that Islam has prescribed that all of its followers must give people their rights. Islam has explained and described about rights of every individual. BY following these rights, the solidarity is set and they also get strengthen between the individuals of a Muslim society. They spread unity, love and prevents the society from getting divided into fragments.

Rights of parents:
Islam has also spoken about the rights of parents. They brought you up when you were young. Therefore, their rights are compulsory on you. Here are the rights of parents that you must follow:

Do not cause harm to them or create any sort of trouble for them in any regard.
It is important to respect and honor them verbally and with their actions.
Obey them completely and serve them in the things that are allowed in Shariah.

Rights of grandparents:
The rights of your grandparents are just like the rights of your parents, even if they have passed away. As you fulfill the rights of your parents so you should regard the rights of your grandparents. Therefore, it is important to fulfill the rights of these families like that of your parents because they are your Mahram.

Rights of children:
Just like parents have rights on children, similarly children also have right on parents as well. The rights of children are as follows:

First, the man should try to marry a pious wife so that his offspring can also be pious.
Great rewards and virtues were explained for having love of children.
There is also a great reward being offered for the upbringing of the daughters.

Rights of family and relatives:
In a similar way, all your close relatives and family members also have rights over you. These rights are mentioned below:

It is important to visit your relatives regularly.
It is vital to maintain good ties and relationship with them, even if they cause you harm and trouble then be patient on that aspect.

Author bio:
It is important to learn Quran to have a clear and better understanding of the teachings of Islam. The fact is that Islam has spoken on every aspect of life. It has presented the rights of human being in a complete and concise manner. These rights are mentioned in the book of Holy Quran. Nowadays, there are various sources of teaching Quran available, and you can learn Quran from these sources to have a clear and better understanding of Holy Quran.

Scientific Facts That Are Mentioned In The Holy Quran

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:28:56 +0100

Holy Quran is a book of Muslims and it contains the words of Almighty Allah. The fact is that what Holy Quran has mentioned and explained is a truth that is proved by scientists of today. Although this Holy Book is a source of guidance for all mankind, and it was revealed almost 1400 years ago, but still its teachings are valid for the entire universe. All the statements of Holy Quran are backed up by the proof and evidence. Any person who spends time in the research and study of Holy Quran would be able to understand that this is a miraculous book and it is certainly not possible for an ordinary human to write such a text.

This Holy Book explains various events that happened in this universe. It has talked about the expansion of Universe, it has explained that the origin of Universe is common and the Universe that is known is formed out of the gaseous state and mass. Another important point that is mentioned in the Holy Quran is that it is Almighty Allah who created night, the day, both Sun and Moon. Every one object is travelling with its own motion. In the Arabic language, this motion and movement is referred as the verb “sabaha” and “yeswaboona”.

Another amazing fact that the Holy Quran speaks about is the roundness of Earth. The mentioning of shape of Earth at that time can also be termed as a miracle. Furthermore, Quran has also spoken about the sky. The attribute of sky were proved by science in the late 20^th century. Almighty Allah has provided mankind with lots of blessings and have gifted them with the teachings of religion Islam. It is the duty of a Muslim to follow the right path to have a better and clear understanding of teachings of Almighty Allah.

Therefore, it is necessary to study and read the book of Quran to have a clear understanding of religion Islam. Nowadays, because of the availability of internet, you can Learn Quran Online at your home from a professional Quran Tutor. Furthermore, it is the teachings of Quran that help an individual to live a peaceful life.

The Need For Deeper Understanding Of Arabic

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:18:26 +0100

Arabic is a very deep and complex language. In Arabic, the words don’t have a single and simple meaning as it is in English, rather the word can contain a meaning that comprises of a whole story or a whole paragraph.

For a Muslim, it is extremely beneficial to know the meanings of the words along with the simple recitation of Quran There are numerous words, that are translated simply, but when study in depth, they carry numerous meanings and an ideology within them. One such word is ‘Imaan’.

The general translation made of the word ‘Imaan’ is ‘faith’. Whenever, imaan is translated, mostly it is translated into faith. However, if the etymology of the word be seen in detail, we come to know that the literal meanings of the word Imaan are ‘safety, guarantee and security’. Therefore, if the definition of word Imaan be interpreted under these meanings, then Imaan is what provides you security from bad thoughts, Imaan is what secures you from the attacks of Satan and does not make you commit sin, Imaan is what guarantees you the entrance to Jannah.

Therefore, if Imaan be translated into faith, then for a Muslim, the faith encompasses functions such as a source of providing security to a Muslim from all the attacks of satan and nafs. Faith must serve as a source of providing safety to a Muslim from the worries and woes of this life. And faith is what guarantees a Muslim that by following its commands a Muslim will enter Jannah.

In short, whenever reading Quran with meaning or learning Arabic, a person needs to consult an Arabic expert who will tell about the etymology of the words in detail along with their meanings, as a result of which a person will be better able to understand the message of Quran.

Value Of The Sacred Water Of ZamZam For Muslims

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:31:50 +0100

The ritual of Hajj is one of the most important parts of Islamic teachings and the season of Hajj has just passed in recent days. Millions of Muslims got the opportunity and performed the Hajj with religious zeal and zest. When these Muslims go back to their native countries they do not forget to take one thing with them from Holy city of Makkah and that is the water of ZamZam.

The water of ZamZam:

The water of ZamZam first sprouted in the barren valley of Makkah when Gabriel (A.S.) struck the ground with his wings (Saheeh al-Bukhaari, 3364). The water was actually provided for the infant Hazrat Ismail (A.S.) and his mother Hazrat Hajra (A.S.) (Hager). Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S.) known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism left his wife and son in this desolate area according to the will of All Almighty.

Although ZamZam has not been mentioned in any of the Quran teaching yet there are many authentic Hadiths regarding ZamZam. The Prophet (PBUH) said,

“The best water on the face of the earth is the water of Zamzam; it is a kind of food and a healing from sickness.” (Saheeh Al-Jaami, 3302).

Blessings of ZamZam:

The water of ZamZam has extreme importance for Muslims and it is considered as a gift of God. As the beloved Prophet of Allah has said,

“The water of ZamZam is for whatever it is drunk for.” (Narrated by Ibn Maajah, 3062)

The Hadiths means that water of ZamZam does what it is drunk for. Muslims drink this sacred water to cure different diseases and for fulfillment of their prayers and supplications and most importantly these supplications are answered by Allah.

The water of ZamZam is so blessed that you do not need to eat and drink anything but ZamZam water even for month and you will feel no tiredness and will not lose even a single pound of flesh. It is enough to satisfy all the hunger and thirst and is better than all other waters on the earth.

Conclusion:

So, every Muslims should try to drink this water himself and should distribute it among other Muslims as well. It is a matter of great blessings and virtues and will be rewarded by Allah All Mighty.

People Who Are Entitled To Receive Zakat

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:13:26 +0100

Islam as a religion emphasizes on the fact that all things in this world belong to Allah and human own wealth just as trust. So it is the duty of every pious Muslim to distribute a share of his wealth to the poor and needy. The word Zakat means “purification” and “growth” and by giving Zakat a Muslim not only gets his wealth “purified” but Allah also blesses such person with prosperity.

Different channels of Zakat:

Zakat is the amount of money that every financially stable Muslim has to pay to people of some already proclaimed categories by Allah. There are eight categories that have been classified by Allah and are discussed below.

The poor:

Such person is regarded as poor in Islam who is unable to fulfill the basic requirements of his family like food, clothes and proper housing. He is considered poor if even if he is in the possession of minimum amount required for payment of Zakat (Nisab).

The needy:

The conditions of needy and poor are almost similar to each other and will be considered as such if they are unable to meet the basic necessities of everyday life.

The collectors of Zakat:

Those Muslims who are on the duty to collect Zakat from other Muslims either by force or persuasion are entitled to money of Zakat.

The slaves:

The Muslim slaves can be set free after buying them from money of Zakat. Such Muslims slaves are also exempted from paying Zakat who are in contract with their master that they will attain liberty after paying a fixed amount of money.

The new Muslims:

Zakat is also given to new converts to Islam to strengthen their faiths and impart Islam whole heartedly in their heart.

One who fights in Allah’s way:

The persons who fight in the way of Allah for the victory of Islam over Non Muslims are also paid from Zakat even if they belong to well off families.

The indebted:

Any indebted Muslim who did not become indebted against the teachings of Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and now it is impossible for him to pay of his debt is also entitled to Zakat.

To the travelers:

Such travelers who have spent all their money outside their homes and are now unable to fulfill their basic needs are also paid from Zakat so that they may reach their homes.

Allah has explained Zakat with detail in Holy Quran. It is the duty of every Muslim to learn Quran from anyone whether he is an instructor teaching in mosque or a tutor teaching quran online. Only this way he will be able to understand the exact idea behind the principle of Zakat.

Easing The Learning Of Islam For Converts

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:54:32 +0100

Role of Mosques:

Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion and is spreading all over the world. Mosques in West are also increasing and the number of converts to Islam as well. In various cases, building up new mosques and establishing the Islamic centers are not helping the new converts. The reason is that there are many mosques who belong to a particular group of Muslims. There are some categories made by people like Somali mosque or Bosnian mosque. There might be many mosques present, however only few of them are welcoming the new Muslims.

Because of its universality, Islam is the most beautiful religion. Almighty Allah has made religion Islam adaptable to all people who are living on various locations on earth. This method is known as standardization and it has been taught by Islam. All Muslims should be able to pray and walk in any mosque of the world in the same manner like they are praying in the mosque of their locality. Many Inconsistencies confuse new Muslims and start asking questions to make their concept clear about the religion Islam, but fail to get the right help.

Characteristics of New Muslim-Friendly Mosque:

Here are some characteristics that a New Muslim-friendly mosque must possess.

Providing transport to all the new Muslims who live far away from the community mosque and who do not have the facility of transportation.
Establishing the weekly Islamic lessons that must be established for the converts so that they can express themselves and can strengthen their faith.
Launching of a scholarship fund for helping new Muslims who want to learn Islam in depth.
Setting up a helpline for 24 hours, where both male and female counselors are present for answering all their questions.

Suggestions For The Revert Package:

Here are some points that must be included in the Convert package.

Following a reliable translation with meanings of Holy Quran.
Laying out the basics of Islamic Books for the better understanding of Muslims.
Providing Guidance regarding the steps of performing ablution and prayers.

Understanding The Consequence Of Taqwa

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:17:22 +0100

Meaning of Taqwa:

Taqwa is perhaps the most important concept of Islam. It is mentioned many times in Quran and Sunnah and emphasis is made on its significance. The word taqwa is derived from 239 verses of Quran. It is one of the unique words in Arabic language that cannot be translated into English. The literal meaning of Taqwa is to protect. This protection refers to staying away from the things that Allah forbids. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) has also emphasized on its importance. The significance of Taqwa cannot be ignored once you get to know that it provides the key that leads to happy and successful life in this world and in the hereafter.

Taqwa is just like you are passing through the narrow path that has thorny bushes on both sides and a person is trying his level best for saving his clothes from all these thorns. These thorns are the sin, while the clothes are Eman of that person. Taqwa means fear and forbearance. But Taqwa in Islamic terminology has very different meaning. It is a high state of heart that develops a thought in the mind of a person that Almighty Allah is one and he is the only Lord of this world. This thought also motivates a person to perform right deeds and avoid those which are forbidden.

The essence of Taqwa is that a person must make a shield against the anger of Allah and punishment. This shield refers to obeying his commandments and abstaining from his punishment. As Almighty Allah says in Quran:

"O you who believe! Have Taqwa of Allah, as you should have of Him and do not die except as Muslims"
Surah Aal-Imraan (3): 102

Benefits of Taqwa:

There are various benefits of Taqwa.

Taqwa is a mean by which a believer can get on to the path of performing right deeds. Taqwa also results in the acceptance of these deeds by Allah. It transforms a person into the state where he gets into a deserving state of receiving the pleasure of Allah and Love. Taqwa results in the forgiveness of sin and the rewards of good deeds also increase. It helps a person in staying on the right path and protects him from deviating to the wrong path.

Studying live Quran is perhaps a very reliable and convenient way of learning Quran. You can study Quran at your home through professional Quran tutors online.

Guidelines of Islam on Love Marriage Or Arranged Marriage

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:06:20 +0100

Marriage is a vital aspect of life, and there are different questions that come into the mind of a person about marriage. Everybody wants to live a happy marriage life. There is often a debate among people about whether Love Marriage is better or the Arranged Marriage. In the present world, arranged marriages are popular while in the western world and culture, love marriages are more common, and however they often result in divorces. It is important as a Muslim to understand the Islamic perspective about Love and Arrange Marriage. Islam gives special importance to marriage and according to the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), a person who has enough resources for this noble act, must do it.

Benefits of Marriage in Islam:

There are various benefits of marriages, as it saves everybody from the wrong path and brings peace in everyone’s life. If you study Quran from a professional Holy Quran teacher, you will definitely become able to understand the significance of marriage in Islam. If you are able to find a good life partner, then marriage is the most beautiful thing, however it might cause you trouble, if both of you are not compatible with one another. Therefore, you need to find the right life partner for yourself. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) has described the qualities of a good life partner and said that he should be the one who has virtue. Nowadays there is great significance of Beauty, Wealth and Status in the mind of an ordinary person, but it is virtue and good deeds of a person that matters the most.

If the comparison is made between arranged and Love marriage, then the fact is that Islam supports Arranged Marriage, however if you like a boy or a girl and send him the marriage proposal then Islam does not stop you from it. The modern concept of dating of boyfriend and girlfriend is not allowed in Islam. On the other hand, forcing a person to marry someone is prohibited in Islam and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) has strictly forbidden this. From the Islamic perspective, a person must get married as soon as possible once he becomes capable for it.

Is Quran Present In Its Original Form?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:00:14 +0100

There were many books that were send for the guidance of all mankind and they were revealed on different prophets. However, most of these are not present in their original form, there have been changes made by humans in them. Only Book that is still present in its original form is Holy Quran. In Quran, the life of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), history of the Arabs, the events that have occurred during the period of revelation of Quran are not mixed with the Divine verses as it was done in Bible.

The Holy Book of Quran contains the pure words of Almighty Allah. There is no addition of even a single word in it, nor there is any deletion of any word in it. It was completed during the time of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and was handed over to mankind in its complete form. From the revelation of Quran, Holy Prophet dictated its text to all scribes. If you ponder over the verses of Quran, then lots of things will get clear in your mind.

Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) instructed scribe about the right sequence in which the message was placed in the form of Surah. In this way, Holy Prophet continued the arrangement of text of Holy Quran in a very systematic order till the end of its final revelation. From the very beginning of religion Islam, noble Quran teaching and recitation has become a vital part of worship. Many Muslims learned the complete text and large number of people also memorized its various portions. However, a true Muslim has complete faith in Almighty Allah, his messenger and his book. All of his teachings clearly state that all the previous sculptures before Quran were altered and corrupted in some manner. Allah himself has taken the responsibility of protection of this book, and nobody can argue in his assumptions.

Understanding The Concept Of Justice In Islam

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:13:53 +0100

There are five pillars of religion Islam. All these pillars have some sort of association with faith. However, there are two pillars Peace and Justice, which are vital component of religion Islam. Both these are closely connected with each other, as there cannot be any peace without justice. Muslims believe in the fact that peace is not possible, until and unless there is submission in the Universal order. In the religion Islam, justice has great significance. One of the name of Almighty Allah also translates into justice. It is Aadil (Just). Quran has spoken a lot about justice and it is quite close to piety (Taqwa). Why Justice is Important in Life?

Some scholars also believe that piety lies in offering prayers and fasting. The question arises why justice is important in Islam. The basis of faith lies in the Oneness of Almighty Allah. This is very much reflected in the unity of his creation. This unity is reflected in balance and harmony. Injustice destroys the harmony and upsets balance. Injustice destroys the sisterhood and brotherhood of believers which is a vital element in the Islamic society. In Islam, all things are inter-linked and connected with each other. This is a vital aspect of unity.

If you learn Quran Online, you will understand what this Holy Book says about justice.

As it is said:

“If you do judge, judge between them justly. Allah loves the just.”(Surat al-Maida, 42)

Islam is a realistic religion and Quran is very much aware of human weakness. Some people are of the view that Quran speaks about retaliation as the principle of justice. This is not true. Many Islamic countries have eliminated the law of retaliation and adopted some other forms of punishments that correlate with the modern world. Therefore, justice is the main principle of Islam, as it is deep rooted into Almighty Allah. Believers of religion Islam are often warned that they must show mercy towards their fellows and show justice.