The true definition of Jihad

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

 

Seriously, how often is the true definition of jihad mentioned?

Jihad (Struggle/Striving) is struggling to earn the favor of God. The greater jihad, "al-Jihad al-Akbar", is the struggle against the evil within one's own soul. The lesser jihad, "al-Jihad al-Asghar", is where one fights on the battlefield in defense of his religion when attacked.

Allah (swt) says in the Qur'an:

"Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.
And if ye do catch them out, catch them out no worse than they catch you out: 

But if ye show patience, that is indeed the best (course) for those who are patient.

And do thou be patient, for thy patience is but from Allah; nor grieve over them: and distress not thyself because of their plots.

For Allah is with those who restrain themselves, and those who do good."
{Surah An-Nahl: 125-128}

 

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Proof that 9/11 Broke Islamic Law

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

1. It is forbidden to attempt to impose Islam on other people. The Qur’an says, “There is no compulsion in religion. The right way has become distinct from error.” (-The Cow, 2:256). Note that this verse was revealed in Medina and was never abrogated by any other verse of the Quran. Islam’s holy book forbids coercing people into adopting any religion. They have to willingly choose it.

2. Islamic law forbids aggressive warfare. The Quran says, “But if the enemies incline towards peace, do you also incline towards peace. And trust in God! For He is the one who hears and knows all things.” (8:61) The Quran chapter “The Cow,” 2:190, says, “Fight in the way of God against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors.”

3. In Islamic war, not just any civil engineer can declare or launch a war. It is the prerogative of the duly constituted leader of the Muslim community that engages in the war. Nowadays that would be the president or prime minister of the state.

4. The killing of innocent non-combatants is forbidden. According to Sunni tradition, ‘Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the first Caliph, gave these instructions to his armies: “I instruct you in ten matters: Do not kill women, children, the old, or the infirm; do not cut down fruit-bearing trees; do not destroy any town . . . ” (Malik’s Muwatta’, “Kitab al-Jihad.”)

5. Muslim commanders must give the enemy fair warning that war is imminent. The Prophet Muhammad at one point gave 4 months notice. Sneak attacks are forbidden.

Source: http://www.juancole.com/2010/09/top-ways-911-broke-islamic-law.html 

Allahu A3lam who was responsible for 9/11, but one thing is for sure... it wasn't Islam.

The most blessed month!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Who's excited about Ramadan!!!!!

I've never been so excited about something my whole life!

Ramadan has always been just the time where we fast before eid!!!! lol

But now? AlhamduLilah I'm soo exited, I just can't wait!!!

do i sound like a 3 year old?

Really tho its soo exciting!

Also I'm not only fasting from food and water from sunset to sunrise, I'm also going to fast from my computer, and makeup. Ever since last Ramadan i have been on my computer every single day! Almost all day! just getting up to pray, eat, etc. and i really need a freakin break! So I'm not gonna be blogging during Ramadan unless its something reallyyyyy worth it, inshaAllah!

So i just wanted to wish you all a happy Ramadan filled with blessings and great accomplishments you'll be proud of the rest of your life, inshaAllah.

I also wanted to share a few things with you.

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"Fasting is a shield with which a servant protects himself from the Fire." 
[Ahmad, Saheeh]

"When Ramadan comes, the doors of Heaven are opened, the doors of Hell are closed, the devils are put in chains, and the doors of mercy are opened."

 [Bukhari and Muslim]

"Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk." [Bukhari]

"The man who keeps a fast in full faith and for a reward in the world hereafter, will be forgiven his past sins. And the man who prays in the night during Ramadan with faith for reward in the world hereafter, will be forgiven all his past sins."

[Bukhari and Muslims]

Wasalamu Alaikum Warahamatu Allahi Wabarakatu

My first da'wa opportunity!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Omg you guys i'm soo exited because i got my first da'wa opportunity a couple days ago while working out at the gym. I've been wanting to post about it because i really didnt expect it and it was a really nice, but simple situation. So anywho i was finished with my work out and then went to cool down and then heres what happened....
curious gym member = CGM

CGM: Hi
Me: Hi :)
CGM: So do you have to wear..um..that *points to hijab* all the time?
Me: No only in front of men that arent my family. So at my house or friends house or anywhere there isnt men that arent family, i dont have to, but otherwise, i have to cover.
CGM: So everytime you leave your house.....
Me: ya :)
CGM: What if you take it off... do you get dicipline??
Me: well my parents didnt make me wear it, no body did, but since God told us we have to cover....well we have to obey, so i dont fear anybody but God. and i wear it for God.
CGM: okay thanks.
Me: no problem 


Well i guess its no big deal really, but it is for me because its the first time someone actually had the courage to approach me rather than just stare, like someone else at the gym, who was giving me the death glare, so i just smiled and moved on.

Have you had any da'wa opportunities yet?
How did it go?

Personal Jihad

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Asalamu Alaikum

So you guys know what my personal jihads are, music, and prayer. I mean i am not that bad, i dont listen to music about love and stuff, alhamdu lilah, i am not sure  if all music is haram but i try to stick to nasheeds and stuff so ya... as for praying, i really need to start praying on time, i mean alhamdu lilah i never go to sleep without having prayed the 5 daily prayers, but i usually dont pray it as soon as its time comes which is bad.

What if i die before i get to pray, we always think death is so far.

Untill it hits us and its too late, Subhannallah.

I was talking with my big bro bout this earlier today, and i realized that if Allah swt took just one of the things he blessed us with away, we'd be praying all the prayers on time if we could get it back.

A couple of days ago i made a post called Thank you Allah in which i mention things i am thankful for, and realizing how much Allah swt has given me, and imagining if Allah swt took away my family, what would i do.

If Allah swt took away my eyesight

house, a finger, or whatever.

My point is Allah swt gives us so much, and we take it for granted.

Lets try harder.

How do you guys keep up with your prayers?

May Allah swt guide the Ummah and keep us on the path to Jannah, Ameen.