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QRC Tajweed for Ladies

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3 March 2013, 3 pm - 4.30pm - 62 Changi Rd, #03-02 Singapore 419713
QRC Tajweed (In English) for Ladies

**Entry requirement: Able to recite and recognize Quranic Alphabets and Tashkeel (8 symbols).

- Introduction to Rules of Reciting The Quran
- Recitations of Surahs
- Activities and Exercises provided.

Duration: 6 months (24 lessons)

**Introducing one hukum (law) each week**

At the end of this course, students will be able to
- Recite Surahs with Different Laws of Tajweed.

Fee: $70 monthly
One-Time Reg. and notes fee: $30 and $20 respectively

Additional item:
FREE! Audio QRC Kit to keep your revision handy.

Solawat Birrul Aulad

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Selawat By Syeikh Ilyas Syarqawi and Kiyai Muhammad Waqid Khazin

Allahumma solli 'alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadinin nabiyyil ummiyyil habiibil 'Aalil qadril 'azhimil jaah, Waj'al aulaadii min ahlis 'ilmi walkhair, Walaa taj'alhum min ahlis suu-I wadh-dhair.

Allahumma baariklii fii dzurriyyatii wahfazh-hum Walaa tadhurrohum wawaffiqhum lithaa-'athika warzuqnii birrohum wa'alaa Aalihii wasohbihii wasallim.



Translation:
O Allah! Bestow your blessings upon Prophet Muhammad, our beloved illiterate one whose position is highly praised and whose station in hereafter is elevated, make my children amongst those of the knowledgeable and strive in doing good deeds and do not make them amongst those who do evil deeds and create hardships.

O Allah! Give me blessings in my lineage, protect them, do not cause them to be in hardships; increase them in understanding so as they will obey you and they worship you well; and shower your salutations and blessings upon the Prophet family and Companions.


All parents want their children to be filial to them. They want successful children who can be of usefulness to the society and community.

All parents want their children to walk in the straight path of Allah and to avoid doing deeds that will bring shame to them. They wish for them to be equipped with good moral and virtuosity.

All parents do not wish for their children to be given life's challenges nor undergo major crises and they will always be there to defend them. No parent can take the pain seeing their child in pain.

The only way is to seek Allah's blessings and constantly seeking refuge in the Muhaimin for only He can give protection.

To be grateful to Him who blessed them with children in the first place and made them perfect. Perfect for being a part of this world creation and having a chance to see and breathe this beautiful world.

To be thankful to Him for the blessings of making them the guardians of Him in this world. There is immense reward for parents for raising and providing and guiding their children.

To be aware that for a blessed family, each one has a role to play in becoming better Muslims. Each one seeking the pleasure of Him and making their every action only for Him.

As such daily remembrance of the Creator the Rabb al-Amin will help to put the worries and anxieties in check. There is no burden too much that Allah will test one with except that is uplifting to one's soul.

As the family stay strong together, they can withstand the storms of life. Parenting requires patience and communication and interaction with children in manners that are kindly and respectful. Treating children as humanely possible as we adults will like to be treated with love, care and concern too.

Most importantly, knowing that Allah loves those who strive towards him even in the smallest deeds, they are the Ones who are magnified in His esteem.

And Allah is the best of the judges, Hakeem and he is the best and most qualified Amir, while children and parents are only bonded in blood ties on trust. To Him we will return and our deeds accounted for.

May we be amongst those blessed ones! And ease our accounting for the best efforts of ours! Ameen.

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Mega Forum Ummatun Wahidah

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2 March 2013, 8.00pm - 10.30pm - Bedok Stadium
Mega Forum Ummatun Wahidah ini bertujuan:

- memberi kefahaman tentang faktor-faktor perpecahan 'dalaman' di kalangan umat Islam dari segi perbezaan pendapat dalam pengamalan agama & masalah fiqhiyyah serta manhaj dan apakah cara-cara penyelesaiannya;

- kepentingan kesepaduan umat Islam pada zaman kini yang penuh dengan pelbagai cabaran.

Kickstart 2013: Paintball

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2 March 2013, 10am to 930pm - Assyakirin Mosque
Kickstart is annual event for Fityan Assyakirin. Our theme for Kickstart this year is “Aim as one – heart, mind and soul.” It is a one day event packed with exciting activities like our Paintball session, that enables you to unite the heart, mind and body! Other than Paintball, we have a tazkirah on health, prizes and don't forget - the signature barbecue! Sounds exciting right?

Planned by the youths in the executive committee in Fityan Assyakirin, Kickstart 2013 is open to all youths between the ages of 16 to 25 years old.

Fee is only $20 for both Paintball and BBQ!

Islam must be understood

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Islamic wars of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and salutations be upon him) are made compulsory during the days after Hijrah when the Muslims are being tortured and Allah (glory be upon him) made it incumbent upon the Ummah to fight.

Even so the level of ethics imposed during these wars are very critical:

1. Women, children, the sick, the very old, slaves, the mad, those worshippers in places of worship are not allowed to be killed

2. War captives are to be kept alive unless clearly treacherous and unrepentant, even then executed in the most humane way without mutilation

3. Nature and other creatures are protected also and trees and animals should not be destroyed or slaughtered without just purpose

4. Non soldier or the common people are not the enemies and their lives are sacred and as part of Muslim courage and righteousness, one is not allowed to be treacherous by hiding behind the enemy, poisoning the battle weapons nor taking undue advantage of captive women by enslaving them

Badr
Al-Anfaal:43

Recall Muhammad, when Allah showed you their numbers in a dream is few; if it was shown many, surely you would have been frightened and retort to fight. But Allah saved you. Surely Allah knows best the affairs in your souls.


Uhud
A-Li' Imraan:155


Those Muslims who turned their backs from fighting the Kafiruns, they have been tempted by the Devil due to their faults of the past; but truly Allah had forgiven them for He is the Most Forgiving and Most Patient.


Hunain
At-Taubah:26


Then Allah showered courage, peace and safety to His Messenger and the true Believers, and Allah send down unseen Angelic help, and He tortured the enemies with destruction; and that is the deserving end for the faithless.


Khandaq
Al-Ahzaab:20


The hypocrites conglomerate thinks that the confederates have not left; and if the confederates return, surely the hypocrites like that they hide far away in their homes with the Arab natives while constantly asking about the state of the Prophet; and if the hypocrites are with the Prophet, even so they will defend Him only momentarily.


What is our stand?

Issues of daily bread...
There is increasing number of the millionaires and billionaires today. And alongside we have the hungry and homeless.

Issues of helping the needy...
Health is another matter that is being neglected as well. With richness we have widespread cancer and worse cancer of the soul where one neglects the sorrows of others.

Conclusion

Islam is a misunderstood religion. We are fighting and spreading aggression. The verses above show that Islam has high ethics and that Allah is helping his Prophet to separate between the Believers and the non-Believers.

Today, there is more need for peace than ever. Today there is high hopes for peace than ever. This is simply because we are more connected globally than ever through media and internet.

We have to start to spread messages of peace and love and unity. Every human being deserves to live.

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Safinah Talks 16 | Soulmates - The Quest for Meaningful Relationship

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13 April 2013, 8.00pm - Guthrie Building
In this two-hour talk, participants can expect to learn:

- What it takes to be the right partner instead of merely spending our days searching for the right one
- What attracted Sayyidatina Khadijah r.a. to Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. - and vice versa
- How to make sense of past relationships which did not work out
- How do you know if you're making the right choice
- Who are the soulmates of those who were fated to never 'settle down'
- What you can do to ensure that every relationship you commit yourself to, grows into something meaningful and worthwhile

This talk is suitable for those who are:
> Ready to settle down
> In search of a partner
> Waiting for a potential suitor
> In a dilemma - pondering over several suitors
> Trying to improve on their present relationships
> Trying to gain the courage to love and trust again

Al Quran Reading Course for *Beginners

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18 March 2013, 7.45pm - Bussorah Training Room
This course is for For Youths, Adults & Converts ( 18 years and above )

It's never too late to start reading Allah swt book. We come from different paths and experiences in life. Some of us may be lucky and born in a family that practise Islam strongly while there are others like ourselves that do not have such background and we wish to know more about the deen and want to be able to read and recite the Quran.

While there are others who have learned and read the Quran but because of influences, they've stopped learning and they've got lost along the way during their youths and wish to start again from the beginning.

There's an opportunity to start again.

A collaboration between AtTartil Consultancy and Islamicevents.sg,

This is a course designed for Youths, Adults and Converts who wish to learn to read and recite the Quran from Zero. Starting from recognizing each Basic letter, Learning to Pronounce each Letter Correctly to Mastering the Basic Letters with AtTartil INTENSIVE FLUENCY DRILL QURANIC APPROACH.

This course is the 1st module of a comprehensive modular programme grooming oneself to be learners and teachers of Al Quran among your loved ones )( its a programme that focus on developing individual repetitions fluency skills )

Students will be learning in a small group environment and evaluated individually.

Limited to 15 students per group.

Al Quran Reading Course for *Basic Reciters

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21 March 2013, See details - Bussorah Training Room
Have you learned the basic letters and are comfortable/fluent reading joined letters?

So what's next for you?

Module 2 - Al Quran Reading Course for *Basic Reciters* is designed for Youths, Adults and Converts to focus on the fluency of reading before embarking on reading with Tajweed. In this course also, students will be introduce to Tajweed reading however not in depth.

You may have tried learning Tajweed and got confused with terms like Qalqalah and Wajibul Ghunnah. Yes it can be very confusing with all the various terms and such. So this course will build your foundations and prepare you for that level of reading.

It has been years since you've stopped reading the Al Quran but you are already familiar with the basic letters, the joined letters and reading with the various signs but you need to re-familiarise and get yourself fluent again.

How to know that you are not fluent? Try reading a few lines in the Quran, are you struggling to read at the pace that you usually can read in the past and not making too many mistakes? What more with Tajweed? Well the past was the past, now is different. Perhaps you will want to sharpen again that readings before embarking reading with Tajweed.

This course is the 2nd module of a comprehensive modular programme grooming oneself to be learners and teachers of Al Quran among your loved ones )( its a programme that focus on developing individual repetitions fluency skills )

Students will be learning in a small group environment and evaluated individually.

Limited to 15 students per group.

Thoharah: purification

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Click on the picture. It is almost a comprehensive picture of a Muslim's way of life.

These maps quite well to a form of Psychological release:

1. Prostration releases negative energies within our cells as our forehead comes into contact with the ground.

2. Our ears receive pleasant vibrations from Qur'anic recitations and research has shown that continued recitations of Allah can potentially alleviate even symptoms of madness.

3. The heart cannot hold two conflicting views. When one only has Allah in one's heart, it is at rest and choices made in life tend to be aligned to a sense of correctness.

4. By purifying the stomach through definite times of hunger during Ramadhan, the body cleanses itself of toxins and allows repair of overworked cells due to indigestion.

5. Charity and helping the needy serve the function of our hands that brings ease to others. As simple as sending groceries to old folks or giving small donations, one has contributed well.

6. The feet can choose to enter places of entertainment and malls but if one still remembers to step into the mosque as part of other life's enjoyment, then one is living a fulfilling life indeed!

7. Travel has become almost a second hobby today with easy flights. With extra Rizq and permission of Allah, when the legs set foot to pilgrimage it is a witness for one on Yaumul Qiyamah. And it also motivates one from not being in debt and asking forgiveness from others as these are also preconditions of Hajj.

8. Exerting the energy muscles to fight the oppressor has been a historical trademark of jihadic wars. Today not only the muscles, but the mind, heart and soul must all unite to voice out against injustice and to solve more complicated issues via peaceful means.

9. Dzikr is the best use of the tongue that finds happiness in mentioning the beautiful Asma of Allah. It not only pleases Him but it gives one the sense of belonging that He hears our cries and surely He responds to it. Ameen..

10. The eyes are the windows into one's soul and emotions. When we see tears, we console. When we see rage, we console. Ultimately when our eyes view imbalances and one is spurred to put it aright, the best consolation is to our own most inner self, a sense which is invaluable and precious.

There are equivalent therapies in western psychology such as cognitive behavioural therapy, rational emotive behavioural therapy, even existential therapy. Yet none is more effective than the simple pillars of Islam. How blessed are we!

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What's YOUR Shirk??

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REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM MUZLIMBUZZ.SG: http://muzlimbuzz.sg/2012/11/05/whats-your-shirk/

"This, I submit, is the freedom of a real education, of learning how to be well-adjusted: You get to consciously decide what has meaning and what doesn't. You get to decide what to worship...Because here's something else that's true. In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism...Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship. And an outstanding reason for choosing some sort of god or spiritual-type thing...is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive. If you worship money and things-if they are where you tap real meaning in life-then you will never have enough. Never feel you have enough. It's the truth." -David Foster Wallace

Sometimes inspiration comes from unexpected places. All my life a part of me felt safe from the wrath of Allah (swt). I felt like although I have made plenty of mistakes and committed several sins, at least I wasn’t committing Shirk (associating partners with Allah). I felt assurance that in the core of my being, I recognized and worshipped the One and Only true God. Surely, all my other transgressions would be forgiven and wiped away as long as I recognized and repeatedly turned back to this reality. I felt an almost smug confidence in myself whenever I read the verse:

“Surely, Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him (in worship), but He forgives except that...whoever sets up partners with Allah in worship, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin.” [An-Nisa 4:48]

Then one day I was flipping through the pages of Oprah Magazine while waiting at the dentist’s office and the above quote from the late poet David Foster Wallace somehow caught my eye. I suddenly realized that worship does not simply constitute bowing down to something or supplicating to it. Worship is a state of mind. It is embedded deep in your heart. And your actions are a much clearer indication of whom or what you worship than your feelings or beliefs. The deeper I reflected on this, the more conscious I became that perhaps I am not as immune from the potential of committing shirk as I previously believed.

Many people worship money. Their thoughts, hopes and self-worth are tied to what they consume, what assets they own, and the power to accumulate more. There is nothing wrong with wanting or having money in and of itself. The intention, however, is tremendously important. Are you working to provide a good life for your family or to serve the cause of Islam? Or is the endgame of all your hard work that coveted penthouse condo, that dazzling Mercedes, that Louis Vuitton purse? The slippery slope is when your money and your possessions start defining who you are; when you start pursuing luxuries to add meaning to your life. As Allah (swt) Reminds us:

“Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covet: Women and sons; Heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled land. Such are the possessions of this world's life; but in nearness to Allah is the best of the goals (To return to).” [Ali’-Imran 3:14]

Unfortunately, many Muslims have fallen into this trap. Indeed it’s a hard one to resist in the consumerist culture of modern societies. However, resist it we must, for as the true believer knows, having “things” adds nothing to our lives. Nor does our wealth benefit us when we die.

Excess materialism, of course, is the most obvious form of what we’re discussing. Perhaps many more of us unknowingly commit shirk when we worship our whims.

“Have you seen such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, left him astray upon knowledge and sealed his hearing and his heart, and set a covering upon his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah? Will you not then receive admonition?” [Al-Jathiya 45:23]

I think many shades of shirk can be found in the broad category of worshipping our “vain desires.” For many people this means an unbridled occupation with doing whatever feels good; a sense of entitlement or freedom to act immorally or selfishly in order to pursue personal pleasure. It all seems harmless enough, at first, but we can see the ugly manifestations of this line of thinking in the form of societal addictions: drug abuse, alcoholism, extra-marital sex, excessive gambling, and even over-eating. It reminds me of the lyrics of an old Sheryl Crow song: “If it makes you happy/it can’t be that bad.” Yes, it can be. It can be devastating actually. True happiness comes from mastering our desires, not allowing ourselves to be overtaken and enslaved by them.

An offshoot of this phenomenon is the worship of one’s own intellect. We have all met academics and even so-called religious people who seem completely and utterly smitten by their powers of reasoning or eloquence. Similarly, some people are so talented in a particular field that they start worshipping their own proficiencies and accomplishments. They forget that these gifts from Allah (swt) are meant to be used as a means, not an ends. Others are absolutely obsessed with looking good. Beauty is their god. They will spend ridiculous amounts of money and time at the gym, at the spa, at the hair salon, and now increasingly, undergoing plastic surgery, all in the pursuit of looking beautiful. What do we gain with these obsessions except vanity? For the record, I am not discounting these avenues completely. There is a such thing as seeking knowledge for the sake of Allah (swt) or pursuing this or that treatment or exercise regimen as a means to good health. But there is a limit, and many of us have unfortunately crossed it.

Women have been particularly susceptible to worshipping the false deities of youth and beauty. We can’t seem to find time to recite Qur’an, we don’t seem to have enough money to donate to the masjid or sponsor an orphan, but we can spend hours a week applying makeup or styling our hair, hundreds of dollars on the latest spa treatment or weight-loss gimmick. What this indicates is a misalignment of priorities. And our priorities are a strong indicator of what we worship. As Muslim women, we need to be particularly wary of Shaytan’s constant campaign to make us believe that our worth is proportional to our attractiveness. It is not. We are much more precious than that. Whenever you find yourself falling into this trap, recall the wise words of Teilhard de Chardin: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

Still others worship their relationships and this is perhaps the easiest, and therefore most dangerous, form of shirk. Is your purpose and self-worth defined by your friends and popularity among them? Do you follow a revered teacher or role-model with unflinching dedication? Do your feelings, identity, loyalty and worldview revolve completely around your family? Do all your hopes, fears and very pride reside in your children? Do you love your spouse so passionately that your life would be over without him or her? Most of us can certainly identify with the sentiment behind these questions. Our relationships are supremely important. They are a monumental blessing from Allah (swt) and sometimes, a considerable test. Our most beautiful moments, as well as our most profound heartaches, are often born out of the love we feel for certain special people in our lives. But what if your reliance on people is greater than your reliance upon God? What if the greatest comfort in your life is a special someone and not Allah (swt)? At least seventeen times a day, we face Allah (swt) and proclaim, “You alone we worship and You alone we turn to for help.” [Fatihah 1:5]. But do we affirm this in our choices? Do our hearts truly reflect this attitude? Because God is no need of our lip-service. True believers recognize that one’s love for the created should pale in comparison to one’s love for the Creator.

“Yet, there are men who take (for worship) others besides Allah, as equal (with Allah): They love them as they should love Allah. But those of faith are overflowing in their love for Allah.” [Al-Baqarah 2:165].

At the end of the day, even our most significant relationships are secondary to our relationship with God. As hard is it may be to recognize, to think otherwise (whether in belief or actions), constitutes a form of shirk.

We must be deliberate in the internal struggle to detach ourselves from these forms of worship. And we must constantly seek the assistance and protection of Allah (swt) in this endeavour, for without His guidance, we would truly be astray.

As the Prophet (sas) said: “Live in this world as a traveller.” (Bukhari).

Let us always bear in mind the illusory reality of this world. Let’s not be distracted by its false promises or dazzled by its glitter. Let’s remember:

“Every soul shall have a taste of death: And only on the Day of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of Life): For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception.” (Ali’-Imran 3:185).

May Allah (swt) Guide us and Protect us from shirk, in all its various forms. Ameen.

Syarahan Bulanan - Mac 2013

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5 March 2013, 8.45 - 10.00 Malam - Assyakirin Mosque
Memperkenalkan tokoh ulung dalam Islam dan menerangkan dari sudut keilmuan dan kezuhudan beliau seterusnya menerapkan sifat kerohanian untuk di contohi dan di amalkan.

- Siapakah Ali Zainal Abidin As-Sajjad? Penerangan mengenai sejarah hidup beliau.
- Ali Zainal Abidin As-Sajjad sebagai penyambung nasab Nabi Muhammad s.a.w.
- Peranan simbolik beliau menyatu padukan perpecahan antara Sunni dan Syiah.
- Kata-kata dan pesanan Ali Zainal Abidin As-Sajjad untuk di jadikan pedoman.

Celebrate Quran Tour - March Holiday Program

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18 March 2013, 10.30am-1.30pm - Asian Civilisation Museum II
*If you are between the age of 9-14 years old perhaps this is for you.*

SERIOUSLY.

~ Are you bored this March Holiday?
~ No plans yet?
~ Wanna dig the best treasure on earth?

Presenting..
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CELEBRATE QURAN CAMP-TOUR
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In this exciting tour, you will:

1- Venture the world of Islam hundred years ago
2- See how the earlier Muslims made the Qur'an
3- Know how Islam reached Singapore
4- What has changed and how Islam influenced the world
5- Mesmerise by the Islamic Calligraphy all over the world

And the best thing is, you get to:
- explore the Qur'anic Treasure Hunt!

So, why wait?

Take a second to throw the stress, pain, and sadness away!
Chill out here!
For a moment, celebrate Qur'an the camp-tour way!

Feel the experience in this tour!


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10 am : Arrival of participant at Asian Civilisation Museum
10.15 am : Grouping time
10.30 am - 11.30 noon : Quranic Treasure Hunt
11.30 noon- 12 noon : Result!
12 noon- 12.30 noon : Lunch by the river
12.30 pm-1.30 pm : Wudhu' & Zuhur Prayer

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EVENT INFO
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A 3 hours program
10.30am - 1.30pm
Admission: $49 per child | $30 For 2 child

*Limited to only 20 seats*
**Lunch will be provided**
**Will received a special goodie bags**

Comment: Samreen on What's YOUR Shirk??

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Wow sister your such a great writer love each of your writings. jJazakamullah khair from California.

Prostration in Islam By Shaik Kadir

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Prostration in Islam

By Shaik Kadir

Shaik Kadir, Master in Education degree from the University of Sheffield, UK, received training in teaching and journalism both locally and overseas, and has years of experience as an educator and journalist.  

His numerous writings, over 260 of them, have been published in many magazines in Singapore and in other countries, including in local newspapers.

Kadir is the author of several books. His books on aspects of Islam include: “Read! – the Islamic inspiration on guidance, wisdom and progress” (1986), “The Straight Way – answers and questions put forward by non-Muslims” (1993), “The Haj – the annual pilgrimage of Islam” (1995), “Commanding a Dynamic Islamic Personality” (2000), “Inside Islam – 101 Questions and Answers” (2004) and “Islam Explained” (2006); the last has been translated into Malay with the title “Pendekatan Islam” (2009).
  


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In Islam, prostration is an act of thankfulness, gratefulness and submission. And that is why Muslims perform a number of prostrations during each of the Muslim’s daily prayers (solat).

We often see even athletes and footballers kneel and put their foreheads on the ground – in thankfulness for winning an event or scoring a goal.

Singapore’s number one golfer Mardan Mamat, 44, after winning the Philippine Open Championship last year, kneeled, put his forehead on the ground and then lifted his cupped hands heavenward and wiped his hands on his face. He was thanking Allah and expressing gratitude to Him for the victory.

Many non-Muslim athletes as well as competition and game-show winners too had knelt and kissed the ground to express jubilation over their individual successes.

As seen on North Indian TV channels, many of the Muslims and non-Muslim talent competition participants, whenever they were selected for the next round of the contest, would kneel and kiss the stage floor. They are doing it naturally to express gratitude to God.

In religions, prostration (sujud) is a religious act of adoration and gratitude to God.

The Bible also says that Jesus Christ (Peace be on him), at the Garden of Gethsemane, “fell on his face, and prayed...” (Matthew, 26:39)

“Fell on his face” is a Biblical expression for prostration.

Prostration is most manifest in the solat. The Muslim performs it during his solat in complete submission to Allah, with respect, obedience and adoration to Him.

The Muslim does at least 34 prostrations in his obligatory prayers of each day, each time glorifying God in his breath: “O Allah, glory be to You, Most High” at least three times.

The prostration is so significant in Islam that apart from the obligatory prostration performed during the solat, it is sunnah to make a prostration during a Quran recital when a reciter comes to the word “sajda” or “sujud” in the verse and recites it. This act is called Sujud Tilawah. The listerner too performs Sujud Tilawah.

There are 14 places in the Quran where, when recited or hear, it is sunnah to prostrate.

An example of a verse where prostration is mentioned, and so the reciter and the listener make the prostration after the word, “sajda”, is recited is: “Surely those who are with your Lord are never too proud to perform acts of worship to Him but they glorify His Praise and prostrate before Him.” (7:206)

Even when the chapter with the “prostration” word, “Sajda” is recited by the imam in a congregational prayer, all the congrants will prostrate to show respect and obey the instruction.

The prostration position is also a moment when a Muslim asks Allah for His forgiveness, mercy and blessing.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: "The closest a servant is to his Lord is while he is in prostration, so make plenty of do'a." (Abu Hurayrah)

Hence, prostration is the humblest and best position to:

  • thank Allah for giving something good.

  • glorify Allah for his greatness.

  • make an earnest request for some help from Allah.

  • seek forgiveness and mercy from Allah.

  • ask for Allah’s general blessings in life.


In Islam, when a Muslim is going to perform the solat, he would have to take the wudu (ablution) first, and then, when praying, face the Qibla, hence the prostration is a highly devotional act, an act done when a Muslim is in the state of purity.

However, those Muslim athletes who prostrate spontaneously in the sports stadium or field are doing it naturally in a sudden surge of happiness to thank Allah. Thus, Muslim scholars say that prostrating without being in a state of wudu, is better than not prostrating at all. There ought to be nothing shameful about it for a Muslim to prostrate to Allah in public as many Muslim sportsmen and sportswoman had done.

The Muslim could also do sujud syukur, a prostration performed at home or in the mosque after the obligatory solat to thank Allah for the blessings given to him or for achieving something that he has made do’a for.

In Islam, Prostration of Worship (Sujud Ibadah) is performed not to any human being, however reverent or high status he is, but to Allah alone.

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Niqab: The best choice of a lifetime

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Niqab: The best choice of a lifetime

Bintu Abdus Shakoor Aidah, Asatizah at En-Naeem Mosque

 
Aurat is something must be covered even from the sight of mahram. Personally for me, wearing niqab is part of religious obligation. Some of the mazhab agreed that niqab is compulsory like the Shafi’e. While for some others, niqab is just an optional.

I choose niqab as my style, my way of life and because it is the easiest way to avoid nasty looks and evil desires, also to prevent myself from fitnah apart from fulfilling my duty the best I could as Muslimah. Niqab, veil or purdah is also my source of confidence, asking me to remove it is like asking
me to strip in public.

As the world coming to its end, many evils seem like the best thing to follow and the righteous is the most wrongful thing to do. More fitnah approaching and more ill-desires spreading, so it’s better for the Muslim sisters to cover their face and aurat thoroughly, only expose our face and beauty to the rightful ones.

Have been wearing niqab for the past 15 years and still wearing it now, I am grateful to Allah for letting me be in this kind of life. The comfort, the joy and the exciting experience I gain from wearing niqab, only Alhamdulillah I can say to describe the feeling.

Here are some tips and advices for ladies who want to choose niqab as their way of life:

Firstly: If you’re the type who can’t live without make-up, reduce your make-up by only applying some foundation powder and a drop of soft perfume. Make-up and niqab is a total mismatched.

Secondly: If you’re the type who used to tight and attractive clothing, then slowly make yourself used to lose clothing and avoid eye-catching color outfit. Remember, the tighter your dress is, the wider your sins will be.

Thirdly: If you’re used to short and transparent hijab, then slowly make it longer by a few inches, enough to cover your bosom, waist and upper shoulder. If wearing proper hijab makes you hot and uncomfortable, then think of the heat of the burning hellfire.

Fourthly: When you start to cover your aurat fully, and your akhlak plays an important role in shaping your identity and personality not only as Muslimah, but Mukminah solehah. Hence, you have to be careful with the way you walk, the way you talk and the people you hang out with.

Lastly: Always keep in mind, when you put on niqab, it’s all about modesty and achieving mardhatillaah, and not showing off your hidden beauty. Every act of goodness is being counted in detail by Allah the Almighty. If you have the intention to change for the better then it has to start from within yourself.

Surely, Allah will provide you with helps and guidance. As a conclusion, when you know you make the right choice, then, you will be contented with every
step you take.

Allah says in the Quran


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Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls). But when (once) Allah willeth a people's punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will they find, besides him,
any to protect. (Ar-Ra’ad:11)



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Free Legal Clinic

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26 March 2013, 6.30 pm - Malabar Mosque
1. Every Last Tuesday of the month.
2. Time: 6.30 pm
3. Registration needed. No walk-ins may be entertained.
4. To register, please call Imam Shafeeque at 62943862 or email at admin@malabar.org.sg
5. Lawyers at the clinic will provide free legal advice and guidance but will not draft legal documents or make representations in courts and tribunals.
6. Open to all members of the public regardless of race or religion.

Celebrate Quran Training Guide [For parents & trainers]

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10 March 2013, 2 pm - 5 pm - 12 Jalan Pisang
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.


- If you are a mother or a mother -to- be, know that You are the first university your child must graduated from.

- If you are a graduates looking for a job, know that the best among You are those who learn and teach the Quran.

- If you are someone who is passionate about moulding our future generation, perhaps this might just be the one for you.

Introducing Our new empowered program for parents & trainers...
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CELEBRATE QURAN ~TRAINING GUIDE~
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What exactly will I learn in this Workshop?

- We will teach you the 10 steps to teach Celebrate Iqra' using simple Quranic strategies and rulings.

- We will give you 7 tips on the soul of Islamic parenting.

- We will share with you 5 ways to create your own curriculum and teaching tools.

- With this skills you can now educate and teach your own children, or start a sideline income.

- You can also apply as our Celebrate Quran Trainer who works in-home all year round helping us in coaching to our clients.

Comment: Nadia on What's YOUR Shirk??

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well thought out and well written :)

Method To Have A Healthy Relationship

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Adapted and adopted from "Relationship" quotes:

 
1. Do not expect anyone to be responsible for your happiness.

Ask yourself why you aren't happy. Too often, relationships fail because someone is unhappy and blames the partner. Your life is solely under your control, with your relationship you have to take the good with the bad. You need to give as well as take. This is with the exception of domestic abuse.
2. Make and keep clear agreements.

Respect the differences between yourself and your partner. Do not expect your partner to agree with you on every issue. Reach a mutual agreement or plan, and then commit to it. If you say you are going to meet your partner for lunch at noon, be on time or call if you absolutely must be late. If you agree to have a monogamous relationship, keep that agreement. Keeping agreements shows respect for yourself and your partner, as well as creating a sense of trust and safety.
3. Use communication to establish a common ground to understand different points of view and to create a mutual, collaborative agreement or plan.

You can choose to be right or to have a successful relationship. You can't always have both. Many people argue to be "right" about something. They say, "If you loved me, you would..." and argue to hear the other say, "Fine, you're right." If you are generally more interested in being right, this approach will not create a healthy relationship. Having a healthy relationship means that, while you have your experience, and your partner has his or her experience, you love and share and learn from those experiences. And if you can't reach any kind of mutual agreement, that doesn't mean either of you are wrong.
4. Approach your relationship as a learning experience.

Each one has important information for you to learn. A true relationship will consist of both partners who need to equally contribute. Not only is that the only type of relationship that will work out, but it will work out in both of your favour.
5. Tell the arguable truth.

Be truthful to yourself and your partner if you want true love. Many people are taught to lie to protect someone's feelings, either their own of their partner's. Lies create disconnection between you and your relationship, even if your partner never finds out about it. For any sort of relationship to work you need to have trust.
6. Forgive one another.

Forgiveness is a decision of letting go of the past and focusing on the present. It's about taking control of your current situation. Talk about the issue and try to reach a mutual agreement on how to handle the situation in future and then commit to it. If you can't reach an agreement, it's a bad sign. If you learn from the past and do not repeat the same pattern, it's a good sign. It's the only way to prevent yourself from more disappointment, anger or resentment. Respect your partner, when your partner tells you to leave them alone, do give him or her the time and space.
7. Review your expectations.

Try to be as clear as you can about any expectations - including acceptable and unacceptable behaviour and attitudes, especially attitudes towards money. Everybody needs love, intimacy, affection and affirmation.
8. Be responsible. Here's a new definition: responsible means having the ability to respond.

Respond to the real problem, to your true needs. It does not mean you or your partner are to blame. There is tremendous power in claiming your creation. If you've been snippy to your partner, own it up and say sorry. You'll be amazed how this works.
9. Appreciate yourself and your partner.

In the midst of an argument, it can be difficult to find something to appreciate. Start by generating appreciation in moments of non-stress, and that way when you need to be able to do it during a stressful conversation, it will be easier. One definition of appreciation is to be sensitively aware so you don't have to be sugar-coating anything: so tell your beloved that you love him or her, and that you don't want to argue but to talk and make it better.
10. Admit your mistakes and say sorry.

One possible way to do this is to talk after having a misunderstanding or argument. For example you can ask your partner to give you some time to think of the wrong and right things that you and he/she did. Ask your partner to do the same thing and talk to them when you are both ready. Ask your partner to give you time to talk and explain to them why you were angry, the wrong things you did, the things they did that you did not like and what you would like them to change. Ask your partner to do the same thing and give them a fair chance to talk and explain also. This will make your relationship stronger and help strengthen the communication between you and your partner.
11. Spend some quality time together. No matter how busy you two are, there is always an excitement when you do something together, when you share your precious time.

Play a sport, eat at a restaurant, or watch your favourite movies together. You will feel the magic of love and connection that you have with each other.
12. Laugh Together.

Not only is it true that laughter is the best medicine, but it's also true that laughter can make a great relationship. In a tedious relationship, it is hard to communicate with your partner and share humorous feelings. Not only does laughing establish a connection, it can help keep passionate feelings in perspective.
13. For spousal relationships, develop a realistic expectation about passion and intimacy.

This should not be based on what is taught in the media or films. This also implies finding new and creative ways to please each other as best.
14. Arrange a safe haven (time and place) from the stressful daily hassles of life to enjoy one another.

This can include quality time such as a quiet dinner along the beach, a walk in the park, etc.
15. Very importantly, support each other.

If your partner or family or friends or colleagues have to do something for their school, studies or work, support them. This will make them feel loved, and it will make them realize that they also have a friend in you. Be supportive.

 

 

 

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Never break trust and promises -


A white lie is still a lie -


Never build resentment and love will come -


Remember,


No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another...


 

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English Quran Recitation Classes: The Increasing Demand

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Singaporean Muslims are an intelligent bunch of people who speak a lot of English. And now they want to learn Quran reading in English too.

The demand for Islamic courses and classes held in English Language have been increasing in the recent years, which shows a growing awareness and thirst for Islamic knowledge from the community. And recently in IslamicEvents we have received overwhelming requests for Quran recitation classes held in English.

Praises to God, that is an extremely heartening sign. Not only does it show of a highly literate society but also one that is willing to be more and more Quran literate too. With the ultimate guidance from Allah the Ar-Razzaq, the One who Provides Sustenance, more organizations have come on board in conducting English Quran recitation classes for various levels and demographics.

One such organization is AtTartil Consultancy, in collaboration with IslamicEvents.sg is currently offering the Al Quran Reading Course for *Beginners and Al Quran Reading Course for *Basic Reciters. Both courses will be conducted in English and is open to youths, adults & converts (18 years old and above). Each class will be kept to a small number of 15 people and will be held once a week for 8 sessions of 2 hours per session.

Currently AtTartil is offering 2 days in a week for each class, starting with the Beginner's class on Mondays and Friday nights while the Basic Reciter's class on Thursday nights and Sunday mornings. Classes will start on 18 and 21 March respectively. To date, seats are quickly filling up with the Beginner's Monday class almost half filled, Alhamdulillah. For more details and course fees, please go to the following links:

Al Quran Reading Course for *Beginners

Al Quran Reading Course for *Basic Reciters

May Allah bless the efforts of those in the path of seeking knowledge. Ameen.

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