Sunday, 2 June 2013

.: NOTE: Welcome Message/Poetry To New Students & Staff At WISHES Islamic School

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم



As-Salaamu ‘alaikum to everyone today,
welcome to WISHES Islamic School!
What you are about to watch is a video
to welcome you and inform you of our rules.

To every new student and teacher attending today,
welcome – we pray that Allah will bless your stay.
Smile, keep calm, and know that seeking knowledge
can keep you steadfast and strong along Allah’s Way.

To our students and teachers who chose to continue with us,
may Allah make you among the successful on Judgment Day.
May Allah enable you to do better this school year,
and may all of us learn from our past mistakes.

Ameen.

Wisdom International School For Higher Education Studies
Is your school where you get to learn more about Islam,
memorize many chapters from the Noble Qur’an,
and the Arabic language be able to understand.

Wisdom International School For Higher Education Studies
Is the school where English and Arabic are to be taught,
where everyone must treat one another with respect,
where you and your friends will inshaAllah learn a lot.

WISHES is a school for those who sincerely wish
to become better Muslims, for those who wish to learn
in an Islamic environment, for those who wish to please Allah,
and for those Muslims who wish to be welcome in Heaven.

WISHES is also for those who prefer to study in English,
and who believe that having good manners is a must,
As a student and teacher of WISHES,
stick to our school rules, and we can earn your trust.

First off, the dos and don’ts of teaching at WISHES school:
Teach for Allah’s sake, teach with pride and enjoyment,
come to class on time, teach in the English language,
make your students say their du’as before you start every lesson.

Teachers, don’t end your classes without saying the du’a
to be said before ending every meeting.
Don’t speak in your mother tongue in classes
where only English must be spoken.

Don’t waste your students’ time in class
only sitting, simply sleeping or chit-chatting.
Don’t be passive at school or elsewhere, as a Muslim.
Don’t ever miss any parent-teacher meeting.

Moving on to the dos and don’ts of every student:
Students, yes, you must be at school by seven thirty.
Be present in all your classes, with your mind and your body.
Ask questions, listen, study well and your exams shall be easy.

At WISHES there should be no fighting,
no bullying, no pushing, no hitting, and no stealing,
no eating in classrooms, drinking –okay, but no spilling,
no listening to love songs, no music, no boys and girls mixing,

no lying, no bad manners, and no disrespecting.
Know that English and Arabic should be mainly spoken.
No writing on desks, no rocking chairs, no graffiti,
no leaving unused lights and fans switched on, no leaving water taps open.

No picking leaves, no littering, no shouting unnecessarily,
no damaging nor drawing on any school property.
Know that Allah will judge you on Judgment Day.
Thus, for your actions and sayings, take responsibility.

Now for the dress code at WISHES school:
male students must wear a shirt that’s color pistachio green –
with their school logos on, black pants, tidy hair,
trim fingernails and no jewelry, they must always look clean.

Female students can choose between wearing a plain black abaayah or the school girls’ uniform that’s forest green.
Girls, the hijab you wear to WISHES must be black, white or green,
no nail polish, no long nails, and no heavy make-up –to look clean.  

A brief intro now to your school administrators:
If you have any concerns, students and teachers, feel free-
to express your opinions, give some suggestions, send a message,
to any of us in the WISHES admin –for we are like one big family.

Dr. Omar M. –the President and Founder of WISHES school–
completed his PhD at the University of Westminster in London.
MashaAllah. He has traveled across the world for educational reasons.
As an economist who worked at a big Saudi company,
Dr. Omar can give you some interesting business lessons.

Dr. Norlain D. is the Managing Director and School Principal of WISHES school,
who –like her husband Dr. Omar- has written many books about Islam.
MashaAllah. Why she has established WISHES is not for show
nor for fame, not to harm anyone, but to share her knowledge of Islam,
for Allah’s sake, and out of love for the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur’an.

Ahmad M. –Vice Principal of WISHES school-
is the eloquent Khateeb/lecturer of the masjid here,
MashaAllah. Allah has blessed him with the skill to speak.
Be sure to pray the Jumu’ah salah with him, every Friday –
and listen to his inspiring lectures that are well delivered and clear.

Abdur-Rahman M. is the School Supervisor of WISHES-
his hobbies include playing soccer and freestyling.
MashaAllah. His job, as Supervisor, includes assisting the principal,
making sure that everyone at school is doing their job,
and that there’s no lying, no breaking school rules and no fighting.

Mariam M. is the female School Supervisor of WISHES,
who ensures that female teachers and students only do what is right.
MashaAllah. Like her brothers Ahmad and Abdu, she was a top student,
who appreciates art, poetry, good morals and Islamic insight.
As co-supervisor, she also makes sure that at school there are no fights.

Reihana Hadji Ali –the School Registrar of WISHES-
is our accountant who assists in taking care of student fees.
MashaAllah. With her gentle and easygoing personality,
she welcomes enrollees to WISHES so pleasantly,
also monitoring students and staff in the school canteen.

So those are the admin of WISHES school.
Again, if something concerns you, send your message to any of them.
In order to please Allah and be among His friends,
always help one another to become better Muslims.

Purify your intentions before doing any good deed.
Make your time at WISHES and elsewhere for Allah’s sake alone.
Never teach nor learn anything for selfish motives –
always know that the good deeds we do, like praying, learning and teaching,
can be the causes for Allah to welcome us in Heaven, our eternal Home.

May Allah bless the admins and teachers of WISHES –
for their generosity in sharing their knowledge that Allah gave.
May Allah reward us for the good deeds we do
and evil deeds we avoid, solely for Allah’s sake.

May Allah bless all the students of WISHES,
and may Allah bless their parents and guardians too –
for supporting one another in becoming better Muslims. Ameen.
Students, teachers, and parents – all of you…
Welcome to Wisdom International School.

 

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

.: ADVICE: "Birds Of The Same Feather Flock Together?" (On Friendship Compatibility)



Allah, the Almighty, said in the Noble Qur'an:
"The Believers (true Muslim) men and women, are supporters of one another: they enjoin what is just/right (good deeds), and forbid what is evil: they observe the prayers, practice regular charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam). On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise." [Qur'an: Surat At-Tawbah Verse 71]

"Birds of a feather flock together." People who share the same interests, likes and dislikes, qualities, personality, habits, motives, aims and goals in life are likely to become the best of friends.

"I am a Muslim; while I maintain my good manners and Islamic personality, I would never be stupid enough to be close friends with a hypocrite or a stubborn evildoer. To be close friends with someone means spending much time with them, sharing your thoughts, plans and dreams with them, exchanging secrets, including them in your du'as/prayers and constantly helping one another. A wise Muslim would never be close friends with a hypocrite (who is very much like or is an unbeliever.) who in reality works against us Muslims." Allah knows best.

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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

.: Audio Poetry: Poem Against Bullying, Lying, Jealousy & Gossip

Allah knows best. Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, said, "Whoever has done an injustice to his brother in respect to his honor or anything else should seek to be absolved by him before the Day when there will be neither dinar nor dirham. If he has good deeds, they will be taken from him to counterbalance the injustice he did, and if he does not have any good deed, some of the bad actions of his friend will be taken and will be transferred to his (the wrongdoer’s) account."


http://youtu.be/gro24TqY4zI

Poem: "Let Them Say, And They Shall See"

Let them say what they wish behind our backs,
Let them lie, let them laugh, let them whisper.
What they say about us are naught but trash –
From minds where foolish thoughts always linger.

Let them speak. On Judgment Day they shall see
The results of their sins they committed –
Against themselves, and against you, and me –
Some of their good deeds may be rejected,

Or transferred to our account of good deeds –
Hence, for the oppressed that would be a gain,
Donated by those who are most in need
Of good actions to erase what they claimed.

So if some mention you in a bad way
While you’ve never done them any wrong per se,
Believe that they’re Just Jealous of you, and know…
Their vile speech and lies may shock them on Judgment Day.


Advice to all including myself:
If you’ve done anything wrong to a person and what you did wasn’t right or just, ask for that Muslim’s forgiveness now before he/she might take from your good deeds on the Day of Judgment or you carry some or all of their sins. If you can’t apologize at least pray that Allah will forgive the both of you and include them in your du’as/prayers.

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.: Audio Poetry: What Makes A True Friend? (Rhyming Poem)




http://youtu.be/fxC3YAFUbgc

Poem: What Makes A True Friend?

What are the qualities that a friend should
have -- that which would make a true friend so true?
A friend is one whom you like to be with
while a true friend insists on being with you.

A friend likes you when you have so much in
common. True friends like you for who you are.
True friends make you feel as though they are at
all times near, although they are very far.

A true friend is one whom you can always
talk to, even at night when it is late -
when loved ones are asleep, a true friend is
always there to hear what you have to say.

Friends like to share, but a true friend always
gives you -- not what you want, but what you need.
The feelings you hide, as well as your thoughts,
and your dreams, a true friend can always read.

A friend may forgive you or they may not
forgive, for something wrong you've done to them.
A true friend forgives even when you don't
ask. True friends forgive - again and again.

Friends are close when you are close to them. A
true friend wants your friendship to be closer.
A true friend does what is best for you, and
would hate that you end up as a loser.

A true friend teaches you lessons to help
you grow -- lessons that are hard and easy.
A true friend is always there - having a
true friend can never make you feel lonely.

Friends may sometimes make mistakes, but a true
friend is always careful not to hurt you.
A true friend is a guide and a teacher.
A true friend knows everything you go through.

The true friend I mention is our God,
who kept you company before you were born.
The friendship of God, if you truly keep
and cherish, will never make you forlorn.

The true friend we all need is God (Allah) --
the One who guides and can teach us lessons,
the One who hears our calls and understands,
the One always near -- in every season --

Allah, as a Friend, never judges us
by the way we look and how we appear.
Allah, as a Guide, if we ask Him for
guidance, He guides us and makes our paths clear.

Allah is with us -- each day and each night --
He is always there when all are asleep.
Allah always listens when others don't.
He gives you comfort when He sees you weep.

Fortunate are those who have Allah as
a Friend. Friendship with God is friendship true.
May Allah bless me with His Friendship and
May Allah's Friendship be shared with you too.

Ameen.
By Sister Maryam/Mariam
مريم عمر مابابايا

[Wisdom International School
For Higher Education Studies]

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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

.: Audio Poetry: SubhanAllah. Glory Be To Allah.


http://youtu.be/fbUqR8KWd70
MashaAllah.

POEM: Glory Be to Just One God

SubhanAllah -- Glory be to Allah --
Glory be to Allah who created --
The lands, the mountains, and flowing rivers,
The skies and planets He decorated.

Glory be to Allah who made the moon,
Shine at night and change to many phases.
SubhanAllah -- God's signs are in us too --
Humans with various heights, looks and voices.

SubhanAllah -- see how God made us all,
And all the things that surround us on earth --
From tiny atoms to high waterfalls,
And feelings of creatures like fear and mirth.

Glory be to Allah who owns all Glory --
SubhanAllah -- how God made you and me.


Written by Sister Mariam (http://muslimarvels.tumblr.com)
مريم عمر مابابايا

May Allah the Most Merciful accept our good deeds. Ameen.

Wasalaam :)

Monday, 6 May 2013

.: ADVICE: What To Say Before Riding Or Driving A Car And Other Means Of Transportation


http://youtu.be/nw50mJvqTIg

Always remember Allah wherever you are.

 Before riding or driving a car, bus, van, bicycle, boat or any means of transportation, always say this du'a/supplication to follow the Sunnah/tradition of the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam:

"Bismillaah.
Alhamdulillah.
SubhaanAl-Ladhee sakh-khara-lana haadha wa maa kunnaa Lahu muqrineen,
wa innaa ilaa Rabbinaa la munqaliboon.
Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah.
Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.
SubhaanakAllahumma innee dhalamtu nafsee faghfirlee,
fa innahu laa yaghfirudh dhunooba illaaAnt."

and Allah knows best. May Allah the Most Merciful accept all our good deeds and make us among those Muslims whom He will be pleased to welcome in Heaven. Ameen.

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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

.: INVITATION: Enroll Your Kids, Relatives & Friends At WISHES Islamic School [English Medium] June 2013-2014


SOME FEATURES OF THE WISHES ISLAMIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
1. Integrated Curriculum
a) Structured academic subjects in the field of English, Science, Mathematics, etc.
b) Intensive training of pupils to speak correct English with confidence
c) Advanced and effective learning in Arabic, Qur’an and Islamic Studies
d) Daily Qur’an Memorization
e) Dua (Supplication) Memorization in Arabic with English Translation
f) Proper daily prayers on time and listening to English Khutbah (Islamic Lectures) every Friday
g) Questions and answers sessions about the Khutbah every Friday, after the ‘Asr prayer
h) Extra-curricular activities:
Spiritual and Moral Disciplines
Leadership and Public Speaking
Volunteerism and Cooperation
Karate, Football, Basketball, etc.

2. Modern school buildings and facilities
a) Spacious Classrooms
b) Library and Social Hall
c) Open Air Canteen with drinking facilities
d) Masjid with ablution facilities
e) With parking area, basketball court, garden and children's playground

3. Good environment and secured location, conducive to learning

4. Qualified and trained teachers (some of them with Master of Arts degrees and honor graduates from high standard universities in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia

5. Managed by successful Muslim graduates from the University of Westminster (London), Imam University (Riyadh), University of the Philippines, (Diliman, Quezon City) and Mindanao State University (Maraw City) 


WHY SEND YOUR (PRE-SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL) CHILDREN TO WISHES WISDOM ISLAMIC SCHOOL?

1. WISHES registration and tuition fees are very low compared to other private schools in Davao City accredited by the Department of Education (DepEd);

2. It offers all the DepEd required subjects plus FREE Arabic, Qur’an and Islamic Studies (Aqeedah, Fiqh, Ahadeeth, Seerah and Du’aa/Supplications);

3. Free extra basic English lessons being taught by a native American English speaker from the USA;

4. Free Islamic Personality Development (Right Belief and Character Building Lessons) being taught by the first and only Muslim Filipina author of Islamic books and articles published and being distributed worldwide by Darusalam, an international publisher in Saudi Arabia;

5. Most of the Arabic, Qur’an and Islamic Studies subjects are being handled by BA & MA in Islamic Studies honor (magna and summa cum laude) graduates who were born and raised in Saudi Arabia;

6. It is very important to learn Islamic knowledge: Abdullah ibn ‘Amr رضي الله عنه reported that Allah's Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم said, “Knowledge consists of three things: the decisive verses (Qur’an), authentic Ahadîth and prescriptions rightly deduced from the two. What is beside them is superfluous (extra).” (Ibn Majah 1/54)

7. Learning Islamic knowledge is compulsory to all Muslim men and women: Anas Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه reported that Allah's Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم said, “Seeking of knowledge is incumbent (compulsory) upon every Muslim....” (Ibn Majah 1/224 and Tirmidhi 218)

8. Allah promises to reward those who learn Islamic knowledge: “...Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and have been granted (Islamic) Knowledge. And Allah the Almighty is well-acquainted with all you do.” (Qur’an 58:11)

9. WISHES pupils and students (from Elementary to High School) are being taught and trained to pray Dhuhr and ‘Asr prayers in the Wisdom Mosque. They are being reminded to perform their daily prayers based on the following: Prophet Muhammad صلي الله عليه وسلم said, “The difference between us and the non-Muslims is prayer. Whoever abandons prayer is a disbeliever.” (Ahmad, Abu Dawud Tirmidhi 574, Nasa'i and Ibn Majah) Prophet Muhammad صلي الله عليه وسلم said, “Order your children to pray at the age of seven, beat them to do so at the age of ten, and separate them (the boys from the girls) in their beds.” (Ahmad, Abu Dawud and al-Hakim taken from Fiq-us Sunnah 1.80)

10. WISHES requires all pupils and students to attend Friday prayer, listen and understand the Islamic Lecture (Khutbah). It is a must for all Muslim male children who reached the age of 10 and above to attend Friday prayer: The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said: "Whoever misses three Jumu’a/Friday prayers in a row (successively) out of negligence will have a seal put over his heart by Allah." (Bukhari and Muslim)

11. WISHES prepares your children to have the right aqeedah (firm belief) and be ideal practicing Muslims in the light of the Qur’an and the Sunnah so that they can pray for you and for themselves and their future families and generations to be among the people of Paradise and hence, free from Allah’s punishment in the hell-fire, إن شاء الله.

For more information on WISHES Islamic School, kindly visit
http://Islamicschool.wisdom.edu.ph/announcement.htm
Or e-mail: infowishes@ gmail.com

.: ADVICE: 13 Signs Of A True Friend VS The Fake "Friend" (Friendship In Islam)



http://youtu.be/irFRG38sm6Y

 
It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The parable/example of a good friend and a bad friend is that of a carrier of musk (special kind of perfume) and a blacksmith. The carrier of musk will give you some of his perfume, or you will buy some of the perfume, or you will sense a good smell (coming from that good friend); but as for the blacksmith, he will burn your clothes or you will sense a bad smell/stench (coming from that evil friend)." [Sahih Muslim]

(In no particular order)
signs of a true Muslim friend:
1) When his/her friend is happy they are also happy. They never get jealous of their friend's achievements. They always want their friends to be happy.
2) They share their joys with their friends. They love to share their belongings and are generous.
3) They are protective of their friends. They always defend their friends when their friends need backing up.
4) They never laugh at their friends' mishaps. They never make hurtful comments or jokes about their friends.
5) They are always there for their friends. If their friends need someone to talk to or if they need help in any way they are always available for them.
6) They are humble and love taking care of their friends.
7) They are always truthful with their friends. They never lie to them.
8) They accept their friends as they are and if they want their friends to change it would only be for their betterment e.g. for the friend to improve spiritually/religiously.
9) If they see their friends committing a mistake, they are quick to point it out and advise them in the nicest way.
10) They love returning the favors of their friends. They sincerely appreciate whatever good their friends do to them.
11) They seldom lose interest in their friends and enjoy spending time with them, especially in exchanging Islamic knowledge and wisdom.
12) They are trustworthy and always keep their promises.
13) If they wrong you in any way, they are quick to apologize and would do anything to compensate.

(In no particular order)
signs of a fake "Friend":
1) They hate seeing you happy. They get jealous of your achievements.
2) They don't always share their joys with you. At times they can be very selfish.
3) When you're in trouble, they either ridicule you or run away.
4) When given the chance they love to laugh at you and make fun of you.
5) When someone says some nasty things about you, the fake friend either laughs at what is being told to them, agrees with what is being said or shares the gossip with others.
6) That fake friend is often very arrogant in your company, doesn't welcome your advice and would never take orders from you.
7) They may lie to you from time to time. They love being sarcastic, so much so that sometimes you'd need to guess if they're telling the truth or if they're lying.
8) When befriending you, they usually have hidden or ulterior motives, as though they are nosy spies hunting for 'information'.
9) They hardly ever advise you when you need advice. They never bother correcting you when you are wrong.
10) They don't always appreciate the good things you do to them. In your dealings with them you're oftentimes the giver while they're the taker and ingrate.
11) They hate being seen with you. They easily get bored by you. They try to avoid you whenever possible.
12) They have a tendency to break their promises and have many times proved to be untrustworthy.
13) Saying a simple 'I'm sorry' to you is very strenuous and difficult for them. They hate apologizing.

May Allah the Most Merciful accept all our good deeds and May Allah forgive all our sins. Ameen.

Wisdom International School For Higher Education Studies [Official Website]

Thursday, 25 April 2013

.: ADVICE: The True Meaning Of True Happiness



Allah knows best. It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "There is no Muslim servant who says in the morning and the evening three times: 'I am pleased  with Allah as my Lord/Rabb, and with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) as Allah's Messenger/Prophet, except that it will be a right upon Allah to please him on the Day of Judgement." [Ahmed, Abu Dawud, Ibn Maajah, Tirmidhi]

Narrated Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) addressed him saying: Oh Abu Sa'eed! Whoever is pleased with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion and with Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) as Allah's Prophet, Heaven/Paradise would be mandatory for him (he/she will inshaAllah surely enter Heaven).". [Sahih Muslim]

May Allah accept our good deeds and May Allah forgive our sins. Ameen.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

.: ADVICE: What Are The Signs That Prove You’re A Good Muslim?

(A to Z) (insha-Allah)
you know that

you're a good Muslim if:


a) you get upset that you overslept and missed praying the Fajr salah/prayer on time, yet upon getting up you straight away do your wudhoo/ablution and pray the Fajr salah as soon as possible.

b) you often remind your household/family to pray and if they’re asleep you wake them up for salah/prayer.

c) you find yourself saying ‘Masha-Allah’ and ‘Insha-Allah’ frequently.

d) you greet fellow Muslims always or most of the time with the salaam instead of ‘hi’.

e) you always say ‘SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam’ when you hear the Prophet Muhammad’s name, even while you’re in the presence of non-Muslims.

f) you always purify your niyyah/intention before doing anything, and make sure you do all good deeds for Allah’s sake only.

g) you truly believe that there is only One God (Allah), and that Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is Allah’s Messenger, and one of Allah’s Prophets (among them David, Moses, Abraham and Jesus etc.).

h) you believe in Allah’s angels who record good and bad deeds and that Allah will judge you on the Day of Judgement.

i) you always make sure that you pray the five daily salahs/prayers everyday, unless you are a sister and have an excuse to not pray at that time.

j) you understand the shortening and combining of salahs/prayers during travel.

k) you know that fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is a Sunnah, and that doing so will insha-Allah earn you reward from Allah.

l) you know the benefits of saying ‘SubhanAllah wa Bihamdihi’ one hundred times a day.

m) you don’t mistreat nor annoy your neighbors, even if they are non-Muslim, because Islam encourages good treatment of neighbors, and good manners.

n) you’ve cried before, at least once, while praying or listening to the Qur’an.

o) you always eat and drink with your right hand, and encourage fellow Muslims to do the same.

p) you usually pray the Dhuha (Sunnah) prayer in the forenoon, at least two Rak’ats.

q) you say the adhkaar/words of remembrance of Allah after the five daily salahs/prayers (SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, Allahu Akbar 33 times, and Ayatul Kursy).

r) (if you’re a brother) you let your beard grow and trim your moustache. (if you’re a sister) you wear the hijaab (and for some, the niqaab/faceveil), because you believe that Allah ordered you to do so, and in order to distinguish yourself from the unbelieving women.

s) you understand that there is no such thing as nationalism, racism, and extremism in Islam.

t) you’re not shy to say ‘Alhamdulillah’ when you sneeze.

u) you know the benefits of memorizing the Qur’an, especially Surat Al-Mulk.

v) you don’t celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, knowing that he (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) never celebrated his nor anyone else’s birthdays. Likewise, you never celebrate your birthday nor anyone else’s birthday.

w) you know that if you love Allah, you love His Messenger Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam); and if you love Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), you follow his Sunnah/tradition.

x) you regularly recite Surat Al-Kahf every Friday, and know the benefit of doing so.

y) you always try your best to concentrate on your salah/prayer when you pray.

z) you are aware that the main purpose of your creation is to worship Allah and obey Him. You regularly seek Islamic knowledge in order to become a better Muslim servant of Allah for His sake only :)

Allah knows best.
May Allah the Most Merciful accept all our good deeds. Ameen.
 
 

Monday, 22 April 2013

.: ADVICE: True Muslims Love To Pray, While Sinners Delay

 
 
 
Allah knows best.
It was narrated that Allah’s Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “The pact between us and them is salah/prayer. Whoever abandons it (deliberately/intentionally) is an unbeliever (not a true Muslim).” [Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah]

If you are a true Muslim, make sure that you pray all the five daily salahs/prayers to Allah everyday -unless you are a sister and you have a valid excuse for not praying at that time.

Important note:Just because you woke up late and missed the Fajr salah on time does not mean that you should forget about praying the Fajr salah. Wake up, say the du’a upon waking up, perform your wudhoo/ablution then before doing anything else (before you cook breakfast, do laundry, check your email etc.) straight away pray the Fajr salah for Allah’s sake :) Make sure that you pray all of the five daily salahs and not one of them is missing. To compensate for the missed salahs, pray as many extra/voluntary Sunnah salahs for Allah’s sake, such as the Dhuha prayer in the forenoon and the Salat At-Tahajjud/Late night prayer etc.

May Allah accept our salahs and good deeds, and May Allah make us among those whom He (Allah) will surely welcome in Heaven near Him and His Messenger Muhamamd SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.

.: ADVICE: Apologize To The Muslims You've Wronged Before You Regret On Judgment Day For All Your Wrongs


http://youtu.be/VthNoo1K3Ko
It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said: If any Muslim (Muslim male or female) has oppressed his brother concerning his honor or anything else, let him ask for his pardon/forgiveness today (in this world) before the time comes when he will have neither Dinars nor Dirhams (i.e. he will be penniless). If the wrongdoer/aggressor may have some good deeds (in his account) the same would be deducted (and transferred to the account of the oppressed) in equal proportion to his wrongs, if the aggressor will have no good deeds in his account, the wrongs of the aggrieved/oppressed would be added to the account of the aggressor in equal proportion. (if the aggressor ends up without any good deeds and is left with only evil deeds because of the bad deeds being transferred from his oppressed brothers’/sisters’ account of deeds, then he/she may be sent to Hell before entering Heaven. Allah knows best. May Allah keep us away from Hell and may Allah make us among His Muslim friends whom He (Allah) will welcome in Heaven. Ameen.” [Sahih Bukhari]

“Apologizing” Poem By Sister Mariam:
To every Muslim I know and don’t know,
Whom I have offended in any way:
I’m sorry if there’s anything I owe,
Or if I’ve ever hurt you by mistake,

I’m sorry for any problem I caused,
For any arguments — if we did have —
Please forgive my forgetfulness and flaws,
Forgive if at you I have ever laughed,

I’m sorry if what I did I meant it —
If I did not mean it, I’m sorry too —
I’m sorry I acted like a ‘dimwit’,
Sorry to those I know and never knew.

Forgive — likewise, Allah will forgive you.
Forgive me please. May Allah forgive you too.

Ameen.

[Send the above poem to all the Muslim friends, neighbors, relatives and acquaintances you may have offended in the past and present, and inshaAllah gain Allah’s mercy for doing so. May Allah the Most Merciful forgive the sins of those who forward the above poem to their Muslim brothers and sisters. Ameen.

Note: Just because you have forgiven a Muslim does not mean that you should reluctantly be close friends with them (a Muslim is to avoid bad companions and people who may seem like a bad influence). As long as you’ve forgiven them then you have inshaAllah done your job as being a good Muslim ^_^]


[Note: Never draw realistic images of living beings e.g. anime etc. if you must draw for educational purposes then at least omit/don’t include the facial features.]

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Wasalaam~

Friday, 19 April 2013

.: ADVICE: Every Newborn Is Born To Be Muslim (To Believe In Just One God Allah)

 
 
Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah and Alhamdulillah.
 
 
Every newborn is born as a Muslim. We were all born with the natural inclination/tendency to believe in Just One God Allah, the All-Powerful Creator of everything and everyone.
It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Every child is born in a state of fitrah (the natural state of man, which is to believe in only one God and to be a true Muslim servant of the One and Only God Allah). Then (for some i.e. the unbelievers) his parents make him into a Jew or a Christian or a Magian.” [Agreed upon]
 
 
You are all Muslims, born to be Muslims. It is God’s archenemy satan who has misguided some of you, so that you will be with him (satan) in Hell.

 
Non-Muslims, you are invited to come back to Islam.
Muslims, be pleased with Allah is our Creator and Rabb/Lord of everything and everyone, with Islam as our religion and way to Heaven, and Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam who -like all of God’s Prophets- simply called us to believe in and worship Only One God Allah.
 
 
May Allah the Most Merciful always accept our good deeds and make us among His Muslim friends whom He (Allah) will welcome to Heaven. Ameen.


.: ADVICE: What Are The Signs Of A Hypocrite Male And Female?

 
 
 
Allah, the Almighty, said:
“Lo! The hypocrites (both hypocritical men and hypocritical women) shall be in the lowest levels/depths of the Hellfire.” [Qur’an 4:145]

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said: The signs of the munaafiq/hypocrite are three:

When he speaks, he lies (he/she frequently tells lies). When he promises, he breaks it (when he/she states that they’ll do something in the future, they almost never do it. they break their promises frequently.). And when he disputes/argues, he behaves in a very insulting and egotistical manner (always thinking that he/she is right when it is obvious that they are wrong).


For the sake of Allah, never be friends with a hypocrite. Other signs of hypocrites include:
1. Acting as though they are religious Muslims when on the inside they have no faith/Imaan at all (i.e. they do not even believe in Allah).

2. They only pray when amongst Muslims, as in Friday and Eid prayers. They never pray when they’re alone.

3. Their intention of pretending to be Muslims are usually to spy on Muslims and create disunity/problems (such as promoting evil deeds etc.) in the Muslim society. Allah knows best.


Those are some of the reasons why the hypocrites will be in the lowest levels/depths of the Hellfire.

Wasalaam~

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

.: ADVICE: Your Words And Actions May Testify For You Or Against You On Judgment Day



Allah, the Almighty King and Only True God said:

“Verily, the hearing, the sight, and the heart and limbs (of every one of you) will be asked about on the Day of Judgment.” (Qur’an Surat Al-Israa 17:36)

Whether you are Muslim or non-Muslim,
you are responsible and accountable
for your actions and sayings
and may be asked about them on Judgment Day.
everything that you used to do and say
may speak for you (intercede for you)
or scold you and blame.
Good deeds and correct belief lead to Heaven,
while Hell is the place for the
evildoers and unbelievers
who used to commit what God Allah has forbidden
and used to sin without any shame.
So shame on the evildoers
for their evil deeds
and for seeing this life as an ‘endless game’.


May Allah the Most Merciful accept our good deeds and forgive us. Ameen. May Allah make us among His Muslim servants and Muslim friends whom He (Allah) will welcome in Heaven and will smile at on Judgment Day. Ameen.

Monday, 15 April 2013

.: ADVICE: Things You Can Do To Benefit The Dead In Their Grave


Allah knows best.

If you really love someone, help them.

Things you can do to benefit the dead in their grave:

1. Keep saying your du’as/supplications for the dead. Mention them often in your du’as/prayers.

2. In your du’as/supplications, mention to Allah all the good things which the dead used to do when they were alive:

Example: “O’ Allah forgive him for he loved charity, and used to provide clothing and food to the poor.”
“O’ Allah protect him from Your punishment for he used to love praying in the masjid and on a daily basis taught me and my family about Islam.”
“O’ Allah have mercy on her for she always helped me in only what is good whenever I asked her for her assistance. She was a trustworthy Muslim who loved only what is truthful and hated every lie.”
“O’ Allah make her among the inhabitants of Paradise and protect her from entering Hell because she taught me how to read the Qur’an when I didn’t know any Arabic and she was a good friend who never hurt me -not even once. Ameen.”

3. Avoid wailing for the dead as crying dramatically over the dead person, in Islam, is forbidden.

4. Continue the good deeds which the dead person used to do.
Example: the Islamic books they wrote -give them to others for free, the Islamic writings they wrote -read them to others, the Islamic videos they made -share them with others, if they used to take care of some Muslim orphans -for Allah’s sake, continue that good they used to do etc.

5. If they have any debts and owe anyone any amount of money, even a small amount of debt, pay them as early as you can on the dead’s behalf. Allah knows best. Deliberately stealing from others and not paying back their money you borrowed are one of the reasons for the punishment of the grave.

May Allah protect us from His punishments and May Allah make us among His friends whom He (Allah) will welcome in Heaven, near Him and His beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.

Note: Do not read any verse or Surah from the Noble Qur’an over the dead, thinking that doing so brings the dead blessings. Doing this is not in accordance to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

Saturday, 13 April 2013

.: ADVICE: I Would Never Envy One Who Is Despised By God



Allah knows best.

The example of a true Muslim blessed with Islam and an unbeliever, who chooses to disbelieve, is that of: one who knows the right way to his destination, because he has both flashlight and map, and one who thinks he knows the way to his destination but is on the wrong path because he lacks the correct map needed for his journey.

Alhamdulillah that we are Muslims.

Alhamdulillah that Allah guided us to Islam.

Heaven is for the true Muslims who in Allah believe, and have done good deeds,

While Hell is for the unbelievers who chose satan.


May Allah always forgive us and May Allah accept our good deeds. Ameen.

.: ADVICE: Anyone Who Lived And Died As A Muslim InshaAllah Goes To Heaven


Allah knows best.

Whoever lived and died as a Muslim (as a true Muslim who believed in Allah, worshiped Allah and regularly prayed and supplicated to Allah) -this Muslim is lucky because he/she will inshaAllah be among the inhabitants of Heaven eternally.

Whoever lived and died as an evildoing unbeliever is the unlucky one, for he/she may end up with satan in Hellfire for eternity.

May Allah forgive us always and May Allah make us among those whom He will welcome in Heaven near Him and His beloved Messengers and Prophets, especially the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.

.: ADVICE: Live Your Lives In Such A Way That When You Leave, Many Will Mention Good Things About You



Allah knows best.

For Allah’s sake, live your life, in such a way that when you leave this world, many people will remember the good things you’ve done to them, the good things you taught them, the smiles you brought them, and the nice things you used to say -to be with those righteous Muslims who will be welcome by Allah and His noble Angels by Heaven’s magnificent gates.

May Allah forgive us always and May Allah make us among those whom He will welcome in Heaven near Him and His beloved Messengers and Prophets, especially the Messenger Muhamamd SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.

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Thursday, 11 April 2013

.: ADVICE: No Racism And No Nationalistic Pride In Islam


http://youtu.be/xHmHNS9Pf48

All true believing Muslims stand under the flag/banner of "La ilaha ilAllah Muhammad rasulAllah" -in English: "There is no god but the One God Allah and Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah".

There is no racism nor social discrimination in Islam. Allah, the Almighty, said: O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (the one who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). [Qur'an 49:13]

Allah knows best. It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said in his final sermon that,
"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood."

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Tuesday, 9 April 2013

.: ADVICE: The Way To Heaven V.S. The Way To Hell



Allah knows best.

The way to Heaven may sometimes be tough/difficult (for example, you need a lot of strength to do good deeds and abstain from doing evil deeds), but in the end all your climbing (good deeds and good qualities such as patience) will inshaAllah be worth it.

The way to Hell is as easy as slipping -all you have to do is disobey and “always follow your heart”-, and in the end -if you end up as one of the inhabitants of Hell (May Allah make us among His righteous friends whom He will welcome in Heaven. Ameen.)- you might realize that all the sins and crimes you used to do were not worth doing.

May Allah forgive our sins and May Allah make us among His Muslim friends whom He (Allah) loves and always guides to the way to Heaven, near Him and His beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.

.: ADVICE: What To Say Before And After Rainfall



Allah knows best.

The du’a/supplication to say every time it rains:

“Allahumma sayyiban naafi’an”

“O’ Allah please grant/give us beneficial rainfall”
‘beneficial rainfall’ meaning good rain that will benefit the plants and environment not that which will cause harm such as floods and typhoons. Ameen.

After the rainfall say:

“Mutirna bi-fadhlAllah wa rahmatih”

“We were given rainfall through Allah’s blessing and Mercy.”

Always adhere/stick to the Qur’an and the Sunnah/tradition of the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. May Allah accept our good deeds. Ameen.

Monday, 8 April 2013

.: ADVICE: What We Can Learn From the Prophet Muhammad's Marriages



Allah knows best.

From the blessed marriages of the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam to the following noble women, we learn that:
~ To Khadijah bint Khuwailid: a Muslim man may marry his female boss/employer/manager, an older woman -a woman who is several years older than him, a woman of higher economical status or is richer than him

~ To Sawdaa bint Zam’ah: a Muslim man marry a woman who is plump/overweight/heavier than him, a woman who is of darker skin tone, a woman of a different racial background

~ To ‘Aisha bint Abu Bakr: a Muslim man may marry a virgin, a woman who is several years younger than him

~ To Hafsa bint Umar bin Al-Khattaab: A Muslim man may marry his friend’s daughter, a young widow

~ To Zainab bint Khuzaimah: A Muslim man may marry the half-sister of another wife, a Muslim man may get married in the Holy Month of Ramadan while sticking to the rules of fasting

~ To Zainab bint Jahsh: A Muslim man may marry the divorced wife of an adopted son (not the real son), a divorced woman

~ To Umm Salama Hind bint Abu Umayyah: A Muslim man may marry a woman who already has children from her previous husband(s), an old widow

~ To Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith: A Muslim man may marry his maid servant

~ To Umm Salama Hind bint Abu Umayyah, Umm Habiba Ramla bint Abu Sufyan and Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith: A Muslim man marry the daughter of an ‘enemy’ or someone who may hate him in order to form peace and friendly relations

To Umm Habiba Ramla bint Abu Sufyan: A Muslim man may marry a woman in absentia, who lives in a different city/country

~ To Maimoonah bint Al-Harith: A Muslim man may marry a woman who assertively asks him for his marriage

~ To Maariyah Al-Qubtiyyah: A Muslim man may marry a woman of lower economical status, who is less wealthy, and a woman who is a Christian who may someday inshaAllah become Muslim

~ To Safiyya bint Huyayy: a Muslim man may marry a Jewess/Jewish woman who may someday inshaAllah become Muslim

Some rules of marriage in Islam: 
1. A Muslim is to marry only a Muslim, Christian or Jew
2. In Islam, a Muslim can be married up to four wives on condition that he treats all of his wives fairly.
3. A Muslim woman cannot be married without her consent/permission. Thus, there is no forced marriages in Islam.

Allah knows best. May Allah accept our good deeds. Ameen.

Sunday, 7 April 2013

.: ADVICE: The Truly Sad And Lone Is That Man Who Hasn't Found Islam


Allah knows best.

The truly sad and lone is that man who has not found Islam.

Loneliness is not in having a few friends, ‘followers’ or no one to talk to. There are three qualities of a truly lonely man:

1. He is far astray from God Allah. He is loathed by God Allah and His angels.
2. He lives a meaningless life without any spiritual aim. He lacks good manners and religion.
3. Most of the time he remains idle, doing nothing but watch the lives of those around him -because he has no life of his own. This is a major sign of a lonely person -that they don’t have any aim in life while our aim is to please only God Allah, the Only God and King of everyone and everything. Allah knows best.

May Allah accept our good deeds and May Allah always answer our good du’as. Ameen.

Wasalaam

.: ADVICE: Show Wisdom In Your Silence And Speech


In your silence, show wisdom.
And show wisdom in your speech.


Allah knows best. There is a time for silence/keeping quiet and a time for talking/speaking out. Remember to always do both (speaking and being quiet) for Allah’s sake.

“Sometimes you just need to remain quiet to avoid trouble and other times, in order to prevent trouble, you need to speak out.”

“Speech is silver. Silence is gold.”

Wasalaam
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Saturday, 6 April 2013

.: ADVICE: The True Believers Remember Allah Wherever They Are



Allah knows best.

The true believers remember Allah as often as they can whether they are standing, walking, sitting or laying on their sides.

Some adhkaarAllah to say every day and night:

1. La ilaha ilAllah Wahdahu laa shareeka Lah Lahul Mulk wa Lahul Hamd wa Huwa ‘ala kully shay-in Qadeer.

2. SubhanAllah

3. SubhanAllah wa Bihamdih

4. Alhamdulillah

5. AstaghfurAllah wa atoobu Ilaih

6. Allahu Akbar

7. La hawla wa la quwwata illaa bilLaah etc.

.: ADVICE: 5 Things You Can Do, As A Muslim, When Waiting In A Line/Queue



Allah knows best.

Five things you can do, as a Muslim, while waiting in a line/queue (at a public place):

1. remember Allah e.g. say astaghfurAllah, subhanAllah wa bihamdih, la ilaha ilAllah etc.

2. read/recite from the Qur’an (from a pocket-size Qur’an or android phone)

3. say as many du’as/supplications to Allah as you can (communicate with Allah wherever you are)

4. call or send a text message to a friend or relative -to strengthen relationships between families and Muslim friends you love for Allah’s sake.

5. talk to the people next to you about Islam, enjoin what is right (good deeds) and forbid what is wrong (prohibit evil deeds) when you can.

May Allah accept our good deeds. Ameen.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

.: ADVICE: The Beard -A True Muslim Man's Identity


Allah knows best.

Growing a beard does not make a Muslim male an ‘extremist’. His beard is what distinguishes him from being a real man to men who are effeminate and/or ashamed of being ‘men’.

A real man lets his beard grow and trims it to follow the Sunnah/tradition of the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam -all for Allah, who made the beard one of the signs of a true man.

Sunday, 10 March 2013

.: ADVICE: Befriend God Allah And Forget That One Who'll Lead You To Hell

 
 
 
Allah knows best.
Choose your friends carefully for evil friends are but a curse. Evil friends are usually a bad influence and can many times get you in trouble; evil friends are no good for you, for they only do things that are evil.

I would rather be alone with God Allah than be friends with a misguided sinner or hypocrite who befriends me with a hidden/ulterior motive and who’ll just lead me to Hell.

“Befriend a crazy person and you’ll end up being crazy too.”

“Never disclose your feelings and secrets to anyone for if one day you become enemies they might share everything you’ve told them to others. Be close only to Allah for Allah is the Truest of all true friends. Allah knows best.”
Wasalaam~

.: POEM: Yes I Believe In God (MusliMarvels@youtube)




http://youtu.be/g_0bhRhROyk


May Allah accept our good deeds. Ameen.

God Allah guides those whom He wills and leaves astray those whom He wills. May Allah make you among the guided Muslims who acknowledge Allah as the One and Only True God. Ameen.

.:. The Beauty Of Islam by brother Abdur-Raheem Green:
http://youtu.be/xAt1jGJqPUw

.:. The Universal Message Of Islam by brother Yusuf Estes:
http://youtu.be/z21bEuvHJCU

.:. What Is The True Religion by TheMercifulServant:
http://youtu.be/PegPuSh4fic

Wasalaam

.: VIDEO: 10 Minutes Video On Enjoining Right & Forbidding Evil

http://youtu.be/3674Bsb3hLk

Allah knows best.
(Note: For those who don’t like the nasheed being played in the background,
you may lower down the volume or ‘mute’)


There are three levels of
enjoining right and forbidding evil:

1) by stopping that evil deed (physically) with one’s hands
2) by speaking out or even writing against that evil deed (verbally)
3) by hating that evil deed (with one’s heart)


Examples of evils that are forbidden in Islam (true Muslims should never do these): [imitating shaytan/the cursed devil in any way such as in one’s eating and drinking with one’s left hand, stealing, lying, cheating, disrespecting one’s parents, disuniting Muslim friends, cutting off family relations or ignoring one’s relatives, being selfish with what one can share, being arrogant and looking down on those whom you consider as ‘inferior’ (all of us are equal to God Allah. God Allah sees our actions and heart/intentions, not our economical status, racial background or looks), oppression/tyranny/bullying/mockery and committing suicide etc.]
Anyone who does not carry out any of the above three levels of enjoining right and forbidding wrong and instead ‘likes’ or supports the evil action being committed then he/she could be disobeying Allah and His Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

On the authority of Abu Saeed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, say, “Whoever of you sees an evil deed must then change it with his hand (physically). If he is not able to do so, then [he must change it] with his tongue (verbally). And if he is not able to do so, then [he must change it] with his heart (by hating that sin/evil deed). And that is the weakest of faith/Imaan.” (Sahih Muslim)

May Allah accept our good deeds and May Allah the Most Merciful forgive our mistakes/sins. Ameen.

WISHES Islamic School (Philippines)
http://www.wisdom.edu.ph