http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/-t1.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:21:06 GMT 10 http://i11.servimg.com/u/11/04/18/15/mainba18.jpg http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/-t1.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-1-t952.htm Ahmed The Bad Consequences of the Tongue - [Book] The Bad Consequences of the Tongue Part 1 The Heart: The most important part of the body is the heart as has been mentioned by our noble Prophet Muhammed - SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam - in his saying, “Indeed there is a piece of flesh in your body that, if it be sound, then the whole body will be sound and if it be corrupt then the whole body will be corrupt. Indeed it is the heart.” - Sahih ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:21:06 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-1-t952.htm#963 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-1-t952.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-2-t951.htm Ahmed The Bad Consequences of the Tongue Part 2 Most of the people who will enter the fire, will do so due to their tongues So a Muslim must beware and learn to imprison the tongue from vain talk, for the Messenger of Allah - SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam - said, “Every saying of the children of Aadam is cursed, expept for the enjoining good and forbidding the evil or for the remembrance of Allah.” - Sunan at-Tirmidhi And “The world and ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:20:20 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-2-t951.htm#962 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bad-consequences-of-the-tongue-part-2-t951.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/reflection-on-earthquakes-the-wrath-of-allah-t950.htm Ahmed Reflection on Earthquakes - The Wrath of Allah Reflection on Earthquakes - The Wrath of Allah From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter A few tremors and entire cities are reduced to rubble… hundreds of people are lost, millions of lives are disrupted and loss of property runs to billions. Who amongst us has not witnessed the devastation and destruction caused by earthquakes, even if just on the news. Whilst people discuss about ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:19:03 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/reflection-on-earthquakes-the-wrath-of-allah-t950.htm#961 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/reflection-on-earthquakes-the-wrath-of-allah-t950.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-1-t949.htm Ahmed Ask Forgiveness from Your Lord Ask Forgiveness from Your Lord Part 1 From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter Shaddaad Ibn Aws (radhi allahu anhu) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “The (Sayyid al-Istigfar) noblest and the most excellent manner of seeking forgiveness is that the servant says: “O Allah, You are my Lord. None has the right to be worshiped except You. You created me, and I am Your slave/worshipper. ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:17:50 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-1-t949.htm#960 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-1-t949.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-2-t948.htm Ahmed Ask Forgiveness from Your Lord Ask Forgiveness from Your Lord Part 2 From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter If the servant knows that Allah is the sole Creator, then it is binding upon him to worship Him alone, this occurs in several Qur'aanic verses: “I am your Lord, therefore worship Me alone.” [Soorah al-Ambiya (21): 92] “O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:17:13 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-2-t948.htm#959 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/ask-forgiveness-from-your-lord-part-2-t948.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/islam-s-solution-to-humanity-s-gravest-challenge-aids-t947.htm Ahmed Islaam's Solution to Humanity's Gravest Challenge - Aids Islam's Solution to Humanity's Gravest Challenge - Aids AIDS is a fatal disease that weakens the resistance of the body and makes it defenseless against all kinds of infections such as pneumonia, diarrhoeas, Kaposi's Sarcoma, etc. Anyone who develops AIDS will die within a few years and the death is likely to be horrible. Until today there is still NO CURE for it. AIDS ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:15:55 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/islam-s-solution-to-humanity-s-gravest-challenge-aids-t947.htm#958 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/islam-s-solution-to-humanity-s-gravest-challenge-aids-t947.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bitter-consequences-of-sins-t946.htm Ahmed The Bitter Consequences of Sins The Bitter Consequences of Sins By Imaam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah [1] It is essential to know that sins and acts of disobedience are, necessarily, very harmful. Their harm effects upon the heart are akin to the harmful effects of poison upon the body, though the effects vary in their levels and intensities. So is there any evil or harm in this world, or in the Hereafter, except that it is due to sins and disobedience? So ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:15:08 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bitter-consequences-of-sins-t946.htm#957 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-bitter-consequences-of-sins-t946.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/thankfulness-towards-allah-t945.htm Ahmed Thankfulness towards Allah Thankfulness towards Allah "That is because Allah will never change the grace which He hath bestowed on a people until they change what is in their (own) souls" {Soorah al-Anfal (:53} This is one of the ways in which Allah deals with His servants, for He made the condition of people directly related to their belief. If they change their belief, Allaah will change their condition. Allah will replace their security with ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:14:12 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/thankfulness-towards-allah-t945.htm#956 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/thankfulness-towards-allah-t945.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-1-t944.htm Ahmed The Ill Effects of Sin The Ill Effects of Sin Part 1 “Whatever of good reaches you, is from Allaah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself.” [1] Narrated by Ibn Umar : Allaah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said, “If Allaah sends punishment upon a nation then it befalls upon the whole population indiscriminately and then they will be resurrected (and judged) according to their deeds.”[2] Whatever good comes ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:12:37 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-1-t944.htm#955 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-1-t944.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-2-t943.htm Ahmed The Ill Effects of Sin The Ill Effects of Sin Part 2 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays (proves dishonest). 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous. 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner.” [20] Narrated by ‘Aishah that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said “The most hated person to Allaah is the one who is most quarrelsome of ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:11:52 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-2-t943.htm#954 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-ill-effects-of-sin-part-2-t943.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/cigarette-smoking-is-it-haraam-unlawful-in-islaam-t942.htm Ahmed Cigarette Smoking - Is it Haraam (unlawful) in Islaam ? Cigarette Smoking - Is it Haraam (unlawful) in Islam ? Many Muslims regard smoking as disliked by the Sharee’ah but not forbidden. And whenever advice is given in this regard they choose to ignore it. Though people know the evil effects of smoking, it seems that Satan wants them to keep on wasting their money and burning their chests. Certainly, Cigarettes were not present during the ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:10:41 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/cigarette-smoking-is-it-haraam-unlawful-in-islaam-t942.htm#953 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/cigarette-smoking-is-it-haraam-unlawful-in-islaam-t942.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-characteristics-of-a-wali-part-1-t941.htm Ahmed The Characteristics of a Wali of Allah Characteristics of a Wali Part 1 [This article is adapted from the Book "Criterion between the Allies of Allah and the allies of the Devil" by Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah] From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter The word 'Awliya' singular 'wali' comes from the root word of wilaya. Wilaya is the opposite of enmity (adawaa). The ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:10:01 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-characteristics-of-a-wali-part-1-t941.htm#952 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-characteristics-of-a-wali-part-1-t941.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/characteristics-of-a-wali-part-2-t940.htm Ahmed The Characteristics of a Wali of Allah Characteristics of a Wali Part 2 [This article is adapted from the Book "Criterion between the Allies of Allah and the allies of the Devil" by Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah] From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter Allah made it clear in the verse that Allah loves whoever follows the Prophet, and whoever claims the love of Allah, but does not follow ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:09:09 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/characteristics-of-a-wali-part-2-t940.htm#951 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/characteristics-of-a-wali-part-2-t940.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/keeping-sins-a-secret-t939.htm Ahmed Keeping Sins a Secret KEEPING SINS A SECRET Compiled by Shawana A Aziz As-Sunnah Islamic Newsletter Issue no 16 References: Lecture by Allama Ehsan Ilahi Zaheer (rahimahullah), Qawaaid wa-Fawaaid min al-Arabeen an-Nawawi by Shaikh Nathim Sultan, Tafseer Ibn Katheer, and others. From among the teachings of Allah's Messenger (salallahu alaihe wa-sallam) is to keep sins a secret matter. ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:07:04 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/keeping-sins-a-secret-t939.htm#950 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/keeping-sins-a-secret-t939.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/dealing-with-common-disputes-between-muslims-t938.htm Ahmed Dealing With Common Disputes between Muslims Dealing With Common Disputes Between Muslims Courtesy: Al-Haramain.Org The following article is a response to the too often occuring phenomenon of Muslims disputing between one another or unjustifiably accusing one another of sins and deviations. This sad occurrence, that ideally should not happen between brethren, has many causes. Sometimes the matter in question ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:06:28 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/dealing-with-common-disputes-between-muslims-t938.htm#949 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/dealing-with-common-disputes-between-muslims-t938.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/taqwa-fearing-allah-t937.htm Ahmed TAQWA: Fearing Allah TAQWA: Fearing Allah Taqwa can be compared to walking through a narrow path with thorny bushes on both sides and a person passing through it tries his level best to save his clothes from being torn. The thorns are the sins and the clothes is one's Eeman. Linguistically Taqwa means forbearance, fear and abstinence, but in the Islamic terminology, Taqwa has a distinct meaning. Taqwa is a high ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:06:00 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/taqwa-fearing-allah-t937.htm#948 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/taqwa-fearing-allah-t937.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/fatwa-on-the-remedy-for-whispering-of-shaytan-t936.htm Ahmed Fatwa on - The Remedy for Whispering (of Shaytan) From Fatawah Islamiyyah Vol. 1 and 2 Published by Darussalaam The Blowing of Shaytan I feel when I begin the prayer and after performing one or two Raka'ahs that I have broken wind; does that invalidate the Wudhu or not? And if this is continuous what should I do? It seems as if this is the whispering of Shaytan, which is intended to cause the worshiper to ruin his acts ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:05:23 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/fatwa-on-the-remedy-for-whispering-of-shaytan-t936.htm#947 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/fatwa-on-the-remedy-for-whispering-of-shaytan-t936.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-1-t935.htm Ahmed Jealousy and its Cures Developing the Muslim Character Jealousy and its Cures Part 1 From As-Sunnah Bi-Monthly Newsletter (issue 19) Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz "Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood." Hasad (jealousy and envy) is among the most destructive emotions or feeling which a man may have towards his fellow human being. It causes ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:04:32 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-1-t935.htm#946 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-1-t935.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-2-t934.htm Ahmed Jealousy and its Cures Developing the Muslim Character Jealousy and its Cures Part 2 From As-Sunnah Bi-Monthly Newsletter (issue 19) Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz "Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood." Some Reasons that cause a person to have Jealosy Anger and Malice: When one is hurt by someone for any reason, he is ... Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:03:50 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-2-t934.htm#945 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/jealousy-and-its-cures-part-2-t934.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/33-lessons-for-every-muslim-by-miscellaneous-t933.htm Ahmed 33 LESSONS FOR EVERY MUSLIM by Miscellaneous - Compiled By Abdul Aziz Saleh Al-Shomar (zip format) You need Adobe Acrobate Reader software to read this article thanks Download link http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=50 Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:00:19 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/33-lessons-for-every-muslim-by-miscellaneous-t933.htm#944 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/33-lessons-for-every-muslim-by-miscellaneous-t933.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-beard-between-the-salaf-and-the-khalaf-t932.htm Ahmed The Beard between the salaf and the Khalaf by Muhammad al-Jibaly You need Adobe Acrobate Reader software to read this article thanks Download link http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=16 Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:47:57 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-beard-between-the-salaf-and-the-khalaf-t932.htm#943 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-beard-between-the-salaf-and-the-khalaf-t932.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-most-excellent-manner-of-seeking-forgivness-t931.htm Ahmed The Most Excellent Manner of Seeking Forgivness - Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq al-Abbaad by Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq al-Abbaad You need Adobe Acrobate Reader software to read this article thanks Download link http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=30 Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:46:00 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-most-excellent-manner-of-seeking-forgivness-t931.htm#942 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-most-excellent-manner-of-seeking-forgivness-t931.htm http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-path-to-guidance-by-allama-ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyah-t930.htm Ahmed The Path to Guidance by Allama Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyah (rahimahullah) You need Adobe Acrobate Reader software to read this article thanks Download link http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=20 Being a Better Muslim Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:44:08 GMT http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-path-to-guidance-by-allama-ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyah-t930.htm#941 http://sallam-islam.editboard.com/being-a-better-muslim-f72/the-path-to-guidance-by-allama-ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyah-t930.htm