#Great Mosque of Omar

[hayarthun]

In the photo on the left, the Great Mosque of Omar, or the Great Mosque of Gaza, which has a history of more than a thousand years, was destroyed by Israeli weapons with the help of Azerbaijani oil. On the right, Satanists from Baku began to build a mosque in Shushi (Artsakh/Karabakh), with the help of which they want to present themselves as Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad said: “A person who has faith in his heart may stumble in many ways, but he cannot be a traitor or a liar.” The Baku shaitans have no faith and may they remain in the fiery hyena for eternity.

[kiutotakulady]

Goin on screenshots spree on the prince cause we all be fangirling at the office while sad 🤣

[stuhde]

i had shared what is happening in sudan on a long facebook post last night, but it virtually received almost little to no engagement or shares from the nearly 600 “friends” i have on the site.

this morning, my great-aunt was shot by the soldiers fighting for power, and God forbid, i lose more of my family members before eid this friday.

please read below to understand what is happening and how you can help my country. i hope the tumblr community can show more kindness than the lack of support and advocacy i’ve seen elsewhere.

يا رب اجعل هذا البلد آمناً 🇸🇩

the lack of awareness and advocacy from the African, Arab, and Muslim diaspora and the human rights community has been painful.

while Western media has done little to no coverage of the ongoing conflict in the capital city of my motherland, Sudan, it appears that the rest of the world also partakes in normalizing crimes and violence against SWANA people.

violence and war hurting the SWANA region are NOT ordinary occurrences — no one, regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, religion, and gender, should experience the unprecedented amount of violence that harms my two living grandmothers, aunts and uncles, and baby cousins who live in Khartoum.

your decision to ignore reading or educating and discussing with others about what is likely to be a civil war is complicity in viewing SWANA people as individuals who regularly experience conflict and are undeserving of help.

the silence is damaging, and it is up to us as privileged members of the diaspora (or individuals living in the Western world committed to human rights) to support the people of my country and their dream for a stable, democratically elected government.

what is happening in Sudan is a fight that started on April 15 between two competing forces for power — the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — neither groups are representative of the needs of our people. The Sudan Army is loyal to the dictator, Omar Al-Bashir, and the RSF is responsible for the genocide in Darfur.

with both power struggles backed by different Arab and Gulf nations, the two parties have been fighting for power for the last few years. While they worked together to try and end the people’s revolution, they lost. however, they are now in a constant power play of who will get to rule the nation.

this all means that war is NOT a reflection of my country — violence does not represent the SWANA people. Sudan is a nation of beautiful culture, strong women, intellectual and influential Islamic scholars, poets, and youth at the front lines of the revolution. we are a people committed to a region of peace for ourselves and the rest of the Ummah.

my family and the rest of Sudan’s innocent civilians are at the most risk, with many currently without drinking water, food to eat, electricity, and complete blockage to any mosques during the final nights of Ramadan, our holiest month of the year.

i ask that you please keep Sudan and our people in your prayers — donate to the Sudan Red Crescent or a mutual aid GoFund Me, email your representatives if you live in a country that can put pressure on either competing force of power, discuss this with your family and friends, and please do not forget to think about SWANA people — our brothers and sisters in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and many others need our love and support.

الردة_مستحيلة ✊🏾

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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Popular drug culture, Egypt, 1836

*In the meantime, Texans are battling at the Alamo.

CHAPTER XV. USE OF TOBACCO, COFFEE, HEMP, OPIUM, ETC.

The interdiction of wine, and other fermented and intoxicating liquors, which is one of the most important laws in the code of El-Islám, has caused the greater number of the disciples of this faith to become immoderately addicted to other means of inducing slight intoxication, or different kinds of pleasurable excitement.

The most prevalent means, in most Muslim countries, of exciting what the Arabs term “keyf,” which I cannot more nearly translate than by the word “exhilaration,” is tobacco.

It appears that tobacco was introduced into Turkey, Arabia, and other countries of the East, shortly before the beginning of the seventeenth century of the Christian era: that is, not many years after it had begun to be regularly imported into Western Europe, as an article of commerce, from America. Its lawfulness to the Muslim has often been warmly disputed;  but is now generally allowed.

In the character of the Turks and Arabs, who have become addicted to its use, it has induced considerable changes, particularly rendering them more inactive than they were in earlier times, leading them to waste over the pipe many hours which might be profitably employed; but it has had another and a better effect; that of superseding, in a great measure, the use of wine, which, to say the least, is very injurious to the health of the inhabitants of hot climates.

In the tales of “The Thousand and One Nights,” which were written before the introduction of tobacco into the East, and which we may confidently receive as presenting faithful pictures of the state of Arabian manners and customs at the period when they appeared, we have abundant evidence that wine was much more commonly and more openly drunk by Muslims of that time, or of the age immediately preceding, than it is by those of the present day.

It may further be remarked, in the way of apology for the pipe, as employed by the Turks and Arabs, that the mild kinds of tobacco generally used by them have a very gentle effect; they calm the nervous system, and, instead of stupefying, sharpen the intellect. The pleasures of Eastern society are certainly much heightened by the pipe, and it affords the peasant a cheap and sober refreshment, and probably often restrains him from less innocent indulgences.

The cup of coffee, which, when it can be afforded, generally accompanies the pipe, is commonly regarded as an almost equal luxury, and doubtless conduced with tobacco to render the use of wine less common among the Arabs: its name, “kahweh,” an old Arabic term for wine, strengthens this supposition.

It is said that the discovery of the refreshing beverage afforded by the berry of the coffee-plant was made in the latter part of the seventh century of the Flight (or of the thirteenth of the Christian era), by a certain devotee named the sheykh ’Omar, who, driven by persecution to a mountain of El-Yemen, with a few of his disciples, was induced, by the want of provisions, to make an experiment of the decoction of coffee-berries, as an article of food; the coffee-plant being there a spontaneous production.

It was not, however, till about two centuries after this period that the use of coffee began to become common in El-Yemen. It was imported into Egypt between the years 900 and 910 of the Flight (towards the end of the fifteenth or the beginning of the sixteenth century of our era, or about a century before the introduction of tobacco into the East), and was then drunk in the great mosque El-Azhar, by the fakeers of El-Yemen and Mekkeh and El-Medeeneh, who found it very refreshing to them while engaged in their exercises of reciting prayers, and the praises of God, and freely indulged themselves with it.

About half a century after, it was introduced into Constantinople.  In Arabia, in Egypt, and in Constantinople, it was often the subject of sharp disputes among the pious and learned; many doctors asserting that it possessed intoxicating qualities, and was, therefore, an unlawful beverage to Muslims; while others contended that, among many other virtues, it had that of repelling sleep, which rendered it a powerful help to the pious in their nocturnal devotions: according to the fancy of the ruling power, its sale was therefore often prohibited and again legalized. It is now, and has been for many years, acknowledged as lawful by almost all the Muslims, and is immoderately used even by the Wahhábees, who are the most rigid in their condemnation of tobacco, and in their adherence to the precepts of the Kur-án, and the Traditions of the Prophet.

Formerly it was generally prepared from the berries and husks together; and it is still so prepared, or from the husks alone, by many persons in Arabia. In other countries of the East, it is prepared from the berries alone, freshly roasted and pounded.

Cairo contains above a thousand “Kahwehs,” or coffee-shops. The kahweh is, generally speaking, a small apartment, whose front, which is towards the street, is of open wooden work, in the form of arches. Along the front, excepting before the door, is a “mastab′ah,” or raised seat, of stone or brick, two or three feet in height, and about the same in width, which is covered with matting; and there are similar seats in the interior, on two or three sides.

The coffee-shops are most frequented in the afternoon and evening, but by few excepting persons of the lower orders, and tradesmen. The exterior mastab′ah is generally preferred. Each person brings with him his own tobacco and pipe. Coffee is served by the “kahweg′ee” (or attendant of the shop), at the price of five faddahs a cup, or ten for a little “bekreg” (or pot) of three or four cups.

The kahweg′ee also keeps two or three nárgeelehs or sheeshehs, and gózehs, which latter are used for smoking both the tumbák (or Persian tobacco) and the hasheesh (or hemp), for hasheesh is sold at some coffee-shops.

Musicians and story-tellers frequent some of the kahwehs, particularly on the evenings of religious festivals.

The leaves and capsules of hemp, called in Egypt “hasheesh,” were employed in some countries of the East in very ancient times to induce an exhilarating intoxication. Herodotus (lib. iv., cap. 75) informs us that the Scythians had a custom of burning the seeds of this plant, in religious ceremonies, and that they became intoxicated with the fumes. Galen also mentions the intoxicating properties of hemp.

The practice of chewing the leaves of this plant to induce intoxication, prevailed, or existed, in India, in very early ages; thence it was introduced into Persia; and about six centuries ago (before the middle of the thirteenth century of our era) this pernicious and degrading custom was adopted in Egypt, but chiefly by persons of the lower orders; though several men eminent in literature and religion, and vast numbers of fakeers (or poor devotees), yielded to its fascinations, and contended that it was lawful to the Muslim.

The habit is now very common among the lower orders in the metropolis and other towns of Egypt. There are various modes of preparing it; and various names, as “sheera,” “bast,” etc., are given to its different preparations.

Most commonly, I am told, the young leaves are used alone, or mixed with tobacco, for smoking; and the capsules, without the seeds, pounded and mixed with several aromatic substances for an intoxicating conserve. Acids counteract its operation.

The preparation of hemp used for smoking generally produces boisterous mirth. Few inhalations of its smoke, but the last very copious, are usually taken from the gózeh. After the emission of the last draught from the mouth and nostrils, commonly a fit of coughing, and often a spitting of blood, ensues, in consequence of the lungs having been filled with the smoke.

Hasheesh is to be obtained not only at some of the coffee-shops; there are shops of a smaller and more private description solely appropriated to the sale of this and other intoxicating preparations: they are called “mahshesh′ehs.”

It is sometimes amusing to observe the ridiculous conduct, and to listen to the conversation, of the persons who frequent these shops. They are all of the lower orders.

The term “hashshásh,” which signifies “a smoker or an eater, of hemp,” is an appellation of obloquy: noisy and riotous people are often called “hashshásheen,” which is the plural of that appellation, and the origin of our word “assassin;” a name first applied to Arab warriors in Syria, in the time of the Crusades, who made use of intoxicating and soporific drugs in order to render their enemies insensible.

The use of opium and other drugs to induce intoxication is not so common in Egypt as in many other countries of the East: the number of Egyptians addicted to this vice is certainly not nearly so great, in proportion to the whole population, as is the relative number of persons in our own country who indulge in habitual drunkenness.

Opium is called, in Arabic, “afiyoon;” and the opium-eater, “afiyoonee.” This latter appellation is a term of less obloquy than that of “hashshásh;” because there are many persons of the middle and higher classes to whom it is applicable.

In its crude state, opium is generally taken, by those who have not long been addicted to its use, in the dose of three or four grains, for the purpose above mentioned; but the “afiyoonee” increases the dose by degrees. The Egyptians make several conserves composed of hellebore, hemp, and opium, and several aromatic drugs, which are more commonly taken than the simple opium.

A conserve of this nature is called “maagoon;” and the person who makes or sells it, “maagungee.” The most common kind is called “barsh.”

There is one kind which, it is said, makes the person who takes it manifest his pleasure by singing; another which will make him chatter; a third which excites to dance; a fourth which particularly affects the vision, in a pleasurable manner; a fifth which is simply of a sedative nature. These are sold at the “mahshesh′eh.”

The fermented and intoxicating liquor called “boozeh,” or “boozah,” which is drunk by many of the boatmen of the Nile, and by other persons of the lower orders in Egypt, has been mentioned in a former chapter. I have seen, in tombs at Thebes, many large jars, containing the dregs of beer of this kind, prepared from barley.

[sa7abnews]

What does Allahu Akbar mean and why do Muslims say it?

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What does Allahu Akbar mean and why do Muslims say it?

From happy occasions to sad ones, to protest and during mosque sermons, Muslims have long uttered the Arabic phrase “Allahu Akbar”.

This week, the UK Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, who is running for leadership of the party, came under fierce criticism after he suggested that police must detain protesters chanting the phrase.

The comment was quickly condemned by Muslims and other MPs, who said it was “complete ignorance” and “textbook Islamophobia” by suggesting Muslims chanting it were extremists.

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said they were shocked by the claim and urged the Conservative hopeful to apologise and retract his comments.

Afzal Khan, a Labour MP, said: “Another day, another senior Tory being Islamophobic,” in response to the remark.

So what exactly do those two Arabic words mean?

Allahu Akbar, which translates to “God is Great”, is a proclamation Muslims state before and during their five daily prayers.

It is sometimes said during other occasions, including weddings, religious supplications, and when seeing something awe-inspiring.

It is one of the first words Muslims hear, recited by parents into the ears of their newborn babies, and it can also be used to express gratitude or serve as a reminder of faith in times of hardship.

The expression is generally used to convey that even in times of hardship or happiness, God is present.

The phrase is repeated by Muslims during the pilgrimage of Hajj and during celebrations such as Eid too.

Does it have negative connotations?

For Muslims, the declaration is a positive one, with worshippers believing they are rewarded every time they utter it.

However, according to Imam Omar Suleiman, the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, the media has manipulated the phrase to “serve a nefarious agenda: to instil fear of anyone who utters the phrase and to raise concerns even about Islamic itself”.

There have been instances where the phrase was shouted before an attack, such as one where a white supremacist reportedly shouted it before opening fire and killing six Muslims at a mosque in Quebec City in Canada in 2017.

“But a lone terrorist who shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’ while murdering innocent people in the streets of New York does not get to own that term. Nor do those who declare that no further details are needed to determine motive once a man with a Muslim-sounding name perpetrates an attack using those words,” Imam Suleiman wrote.

“We mustn’t allow terrorists or agendas of fear to own any of the words, concepts, or devotions found in the sacred text of a quarter of the world’s population. That would give them exactly what they want,” he added.

[indiatodubai]

Travel Tips for Visiting Dubai for The First Time

Are you traveling to Dubai as a tourist for the very first time? Let’s explore some travel tips, so that you can get the most out of Dubai during your first time visit in here.

Getting Your Visa

Unless you hold a passport from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country, you'll need to obtain a visa to enter Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai visa for US Citizens has a validity of 30 days. You can apply for it online before coming. Be sure to have a printed copy of your visa approval letter before boarding your flight.

The visa process is straightforward but do give yourself enough time to complete the application to avoid last-minute delays. Double-check that your passport meets the validity requirements and that you have adequate blank pages available.

Booking Accommodations

When choosing where to stay, consider proximity to the metro system which makes it easy to explore different neighbourhoods and attractions. Staying somewhere along the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor puts you near many popular sites.

For your first visit, consider staying in Deira or Bur Dubai on the northern side of Dubai Creek. This area offers a fascinating glimpse into old Dubai before the mega-development began. The Al Fahidi Historical District is packed with traditional architecture, souks, and museums.

Packing Tips

What you pack for Dubai depends largely on when you visit. If visiting in summer, pack lightweight, light-coloured clothing along with hats, sunglasses, and high SPF sunscreen. For other months, bring some warmer items for the evenings, but shorts and T-shirts will likely suffice during daytime.

As a conservative Islamic society, Dubai has a dress code requiring shoulders and knees to be covered when exploring mosques and other religious sites. Avoid excessively tight, sheer, or revealing outfits.

Getting Around

Dubai has excellent public transportation including the Dubai Metro, which has stops near most attractions. Taxis are widely available and offer a comfortable way to travel between farther flung neighbourhoods and sites.

For crossing Dubai Creek, you can take an abra (traditional ferry) between Deira and Bur Dubai. If spending time on the beach, the Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina areas are best accessed by car or taxi.

Exploring the Neighbourhoods

A great way to begin exploring Dubai is simply walking around the Al Fahidi Historical District to admire the traditional wind tower architecture. From there, stop by the Dubai Museum and Grand Mosque before taking an abra across Dubai Creek.

In Deira, wander through narrow lanes and covered souks bursting with gold, spices, electronics, and textiles. Don't miss the bustling Deira Spice and Gold Souks.

Cross back over the Creek to see the outdoor markets and boutiques of Bur Dubai. Stroll through textile and carpet souks before visiting the historic Al Bastakiya neighborhood. The Dubai Frame's glass observation decks provide excellent views.

Sheikh Zayed Road is Dubai's glittering skyscraper corridor. There's plenty of shopping at Dubai Mall and dining at The Beach JBR entertainment complex. Don't miss the iconic Burj Khalifa, and book tickets in advance to go up to At the Top observation deck.

Getting out on the water is recommended, whether by traditional wooden dhow boat or sleek modern yacht. Many companies offer sightseeing cruises or dinner cruises with live entertainment.

Visiting the Mosques in Dubai

To experience Islamic architecture and culture, devote time to visiting some of Dubai's ornate mosques. Non-Muslims can enter many mosques in Dubai but be sure to dress conservatively.

The Jumeirah Mosque is particularly welcoming to visitors. Free one-hour tours operate daily to share insight into Islamic traditions. Cameras are allowed.

The Iranian Mosque features intricate blue tilework and detailed arches reminiscent of ancient Persia.

Built in 1900, the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque is one of Dubai's oldest. The intricate carvings and decorations are worth seeing.

The Grand Mosque dwarfs them all and is a key landmark of Bur Dubai. Be sure to see this magnificent structure illuminated at night.

Heading to the Desert

No visit to the UAE is complete without experiencing the desert landscapes. Choose between a Desert Safari with dune bashing, camel rides and barbecue dinners or a serene overnight stay at a luxury desert camp.

Arrange an excursion through a reputable tour company for a smoother, safer experience. Morning tours work best in summer to avoid the punishing daytime heat.

Shopping and Dining

Shopping enthusiasts flock to Dubai for good reason. Enormous malls like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates house every global brand imaginable. Seek out traditional Emirati handicrafts and souvenirs in the old souks and the Dubai Creek Park markets.

Foodies will find diverse culinary delights. Sample Emirati cuisine like harees (wheat porridge) or machboos (spiced rice). Dig into tender Persian kebabs or fresh Indian curries. Jumeirah Beach Road has a terrific selection of restaurants.

With this handy first-time visitor's guide, you'll be equipped for an amazing introduction to spectacular Dubai!

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What happened on the 13th day of Ramadan throughout history?

▪️On the thirteenth day of Ramadan, Omar bin al-Khattab arrived in Jerusalem in 15th Hijri (AH). He performed Friday prayers at the Gyooshi Mosque in Mount Mokattam in 484 AH.

▪️Muhammad Ali Pasha died in 1256 AH, and member of Egypt’s Revolutionary Command Council, Salah Salem, died in 1381 AH.

➖Omar bin al-Khattab

On this day of the year 15 AH, Omar bin al-Khattab entered Jerusalem. Upon his arrival, Bin al-Khattab searched for a top Jewish priest who converted to Islam to guide him toward the location of the rock and al-Aqsa Mosque, heritage researcher Wassim Afifi said.

Omar bin al-Khattab found the location of the rock (the place where the Prophet had ascended to heaven on Isra’ and Mi’raj night) and ordered it to be cleaned up. It is also said that he cleaned it with his own garments along with his followers. They performed Dawn prayers by the grave of Prophet Dawood (David) and it was the first time Adhan (the call for prayer) was heard in Jerusalem. He then ordered that Al-Aqsa Mosque to be built at that location as it was just a wall within a large area.

▪️On 13 Ramadan in 484 AH, the first Friday prayer was held at the Zawiyat al-Juyashi Mosque, the first mosque built with stone in Cairo. Its architectural significance stems from its minaret, which is considered the oldest Fatimid minaret in Egypt. The minaret was adorned with great decorations and it overlooked Cairo views from the top of Mount Mokattam.

▪️The mosque is registered under the number 304 in the list of Islamic monuments. It was built by Badr al-Jamali, the minister of the Fatimid Caliph al-Mustansir in 478 AH (1085 AD) on the edge of Mount Mokattam behind The Citadel. The name of the mosque is the Emir of armies Badr al-Jamali who was the father of Al Najm Badr al-Jamali, an Armanian Mamlook bought by Gamal al-Dawla bin Emad (known by al-Gamali) who served in the army until he ruled over the emirate of Damascus in 455 AH.

➖Muhammad Ali Pasha

Muhammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Egypt, died this day on the year 1256 AH.

▪️Muhammad Ali was born on March 1, 1769 in Qula. His father was Ibrahim Agha was from a family of Albanian origin. His father married from the family of Shurbaji, who was the governor of Qula at the time and he got appointed head of the road guard.

Mohammed Ali's mother died when he was 6 followed by all his brothers. He had 17 brothers all of whom died during the life of their father.

When Ali reached the age of 10, his father involved him in tobacco trade, before he ventured on military path as a leader of soldiers. He did not receive any education and began to learn to read and write at the age of 45.

Mohammed Ali Pasha was abandoned by his wife Amina after the infamous massacre of the Citadel, where she condemned the carnage committed by him against the Mamelukes and they were separated for life.

He fell ill in his final days as he turned 80 and suffered mental health issues and loss of his memory. As he failed to follow up on the leadership responsibilities, an urgent council under the presidency of Ibrahim Pasha was established to run the government. In 1848, the Egyptian Chronicle published that due to Muhammad Ali’s illness it was unanimously decided to appoint Ibrahim Pasha Ruler of Egypt in April 1847.

➖Salah Salem

Salah Musatafa Salem was born on September 1920 in Sankat city, eastern Sudan.

He spent his childhood there and learnt his first science lessons from its Katatib – schools for learning Qur’an, and principles of writing and reading.

Salah’s father returned to Cairo, so that both Salah and his brother, Jamal, received their primary education there. Salah got his baccalaureate and graduated from the Military Academy in 1948.

When he was 18, he graduated from the Military Academy in 1948 and joined the Fedayeen group -a military group willing to sacrifice themselves - under the leadership of Ahmad Abdul Aziz.

Egyptian Prime Minister Lt. Col. Gamal Abdel Nasser prays at a Cairo mosque with the Minister of National Guidance, Maj. Salah Salem, right, in sunglasses, in 1954. (AP)

He was famous for his strange habit of wearing his black glasses all the time, even in official meetings. Salah fought in Palestine where he met Gamal Abdel Nasser during the siege of his battalion in Faluja. He joined the Free Officers Movement and was a member of the Executive Committee of the Revolutionary Command Council.

During the revolution of July 23, 1952, he was in charge of controlling the troops stationed in El-Arish. Salah took over the Ministry of National Guidance from June 18, 1953 to October 7, 1958. He bet that he will unite Egypt and Sudan and in 1954 he traveled to southern Sudan to do that.

He became the first Egyptian official to go there and imitate their habits. One of the most famous southern Sudanese habits was to dance almost naked.

He did not succeed in his mission, as the Sudanese people chose to be independent from Egypt. Therefore, he resigned on August 31, 1955 from his post as the Minister of National Guidance (In modern days: Media) and soon returned to his ministerial post.

In his last days, he suffered from kidney failure and had to travel abroad to do the dialysis. Because of him, the first dialysis machine was imported to Egypt.

On February 18, 1962, he died at 42 from his illness. He was the first member from the Revolutionary command council to die.

Gamal Abdel Nasser held a magnificent funeral for him, which started from the Circassian Mosque next to the Ministry of Awqaf to Ibrahim Pasha Square.

வரலாறு முழுவதும் ரமலான் 13வது நாளில் நடந்தது என்ன?

▪️ரமலானின் பதின்மூன்றாம் நாளில், ஹிஜ்ரி 15ல் (AH) உமர் பின் அல்-கத்தாப் ஜெருசலேமுக்கு வந்தார். ஹிஜ்ரி 484ல் மொகத்தம் மலையில் உள்ள கியூஷி மசூதியில் வெள்ளிக்கிழமை தொழுகையை நிறைவேற்றினார்.

▪️முஹம்மது அலி பாஷா ஹிஜ்ரி 1256 இல் இறந்தார், எகிப்தின் புரட்சிகரக் கட்டளைக் குழுவின் உறுப்பினர் சலாஹ் சேலம் 1381 ஹிஜ்ரியில் இறந்தார்.

➖உமர் பின் அல்-கத்தாப்

ஹிஜ்ரி 15 ஆம் ஆண்டின் இந்த நாளில், உமர் பின் அல்-கத்தாப் ஜெருசலேமுக்குள் நுழைந்தார். அவர் வந்தவுடன், பின் அல்-கத்தாப் பாறை மற்றும் அல்-அக்ஸா மசூதியின் இருப்பிடத்தை நோக்கி அவரை வழிநடத்த இஸ்லாத்திற்கு மாறிய ஒரு உயர் யூத பாதிரியாரைத் தேடினார், பாரம்பரிய ஆராய்ச்சியாளர் வாசிம் அபிஃபி கூறினார்.

உமர் பின் அல்-கத்தாப் பாறையின் இருப்பிடத்தைக் கண்டுபிடித்தார் (இஸ்ரா மற்றும் மிஃராஜ் இரவில் நபிகள் நாயகம் சொர்க்கத்திற்கு ஏறிய இடம்) அதைச் சுத்தம் செய்ய உத்தரவிட்டார். அவர் தனது ஆதரவாளர்களுடன் சேர்ந்து தனது சொந்த ஆடைகளால் அதை சுத்தம் செய்ததாகவும் கூறப்படுகிறது. அவர்கள் நபி தாவூத் (தாவீது) அவர்களின் கல்லறையில் விடியற்காலையில் தொழுகை நடத்தினார்கள், ஜெருசலேமில் அதான் (தொழுகைக்கான அழைப்பு) முதன்முறையாக கேட்கப்பட்டது. பின்னர் அவர் அல்-அக்ஸா மசூதி ஒரு பெரிய பகுதிக்குள் ஒரு சுவராக இருந்ததால் அந்த இடத்தில் கட்ட உத்தரவிட்டார்.

▪️ஹிஜ்ரி 484 இல் 13 ரமலான் அன்று, கெய்ரோவில் கல்லால் கட்டப்பட்ட முதல் மசூதியான ஜாவியத் அல்-ஜுயாஷி மசூதியில் முதல் வெள்ளிக்கிழமை தொழுகை நடைபெற்றது. அதன் கட்டடக்கலை முக்கியத்துவம் அதன் மினாரிலிருந்து உருவாகிறது, இது எகிப்தின் பழமையான ஃபாத்திமிட் மினாராகக் கருதப்படுகிறது. மினாரட் பெரிய அலங்காரங்களால் அலங்கரிக்கப்பட்டிருந்தது மற்றும் மொக்கட்டம் மலையின் உச்சியில் இருந்து கெய்ரோ காட்சிகளை அது கவனிக்கவில்லை.

▪️இஸ்லாமிய நினைவுச்சின்னங்களின் பட்டியலில் 304 என்ற எண்ணின் கீழ் மசூதி பதிவு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது 478 AH (கி.பி. 1085) இல் பாத்திமித் கலிஃப் அல்-முஸ்தான்சீரின் மந்திரி பத்ர் அல்-ஜமாலியால் தி சிட்டாடலுக்குப் பின்னால் உள்ள மொகத்தம் மலையின் விளிம்பில் கட்டப்பட்டது. மசூதியின் பெயர் படைகளின் எமிர் பத்ர் அல்-ஜமாலி ஆவார், அவர் அல் நஜ்ம் பத்ர் அல்-ஜமாலியின் தந்தை ஆவார், அவர் ஆர்மேனிய மம்லூக்கை வாங்கினார், கமல் அல்-தவ்லா பின் எமாத் (அல்-கமாலியால் அறியப்படுகிறார்) அவர் வரை இராணுவத்தில் பணியாற்றினார். அவர் ஹிஜ்ரி 455 இல் டமாஸ்கஸ் எமிரேட்டை ஆட்சி செய்தார்.

➖முகமது அலி பாஷா

எகிப்தின் ஆட்சியாளரான முகமது அலி பாஷா ஹிஜ்ரி 1256 ஆம் ஆண்டு இந்த நாளில் இறந்தார்.

▪️முகமது அலி மார்ச் 1, 1769 இல் குலாவில் பிறந்தார். அவரது தந்தை இப்ராஹிம் ஆகா அல்பேனிய வம்சாவளியைச் சேர்ந்த குடும்பத்தைச் சேர்ந்தவர். அவரது தந்தை அந்த நேரத்தில் குலாவின் ஆளுநராக இருந்த ஷுர்பாஜியின் குடும்பத்திலிருந்து திருமணம் செய்து கொண்டார், மேலும் அவர் சாலைக் காவலரின் தலைவராக நியமிக்கப்பட்டார்.

முகமது அலியின் தாயார் 6 வய��ில் இறந்தார், அதைத் தொடர்ந்து அவரது சகோதரர்கள் அனைவரும். அவருக்கு 17 சகோதரர்கள் இருந்தனர், அவர்கள் அனைவரும் தங்கள் தந்தையின் வாழ்நாளில் இறந்தனர்.

அலி 10 வயதை அடைந்தபோது, ​​​​அவரது தந்தை அவரை புகையிலை வர்த்தகத்தில் ஈடுபடுத்தினார், அவர் இராணுவப் பாதையில் வீரர்களின் தலைவராகச் செல்வார். அவர் எந்தக் கல்வியையும் பெறவில்லை, 45 வயதில் எழுதவும் படிக்கவும் கற்றுக்கொள்ளத் தொடங்கினார்.

முகமது அலி பாஷாவின் இழிவான படுகொலைக்குப் பிறகு அவரது மனைவி அமினாவால் கைவிடப்பட்டார், அங்கு அவர் மாமேலுக்களுக்கு எதிராக செய்த படுகொலைகளைக் கண்டித்து அவர்கள் வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் பிரிந்தனர்.

அவர் 80 வயதை எட்டியபோது அவரது இறுதி நாட்களில் நோய்வாய்ப்பட்டார், மேலும் மனநலப் பிரச்சினைகள் மற்றும் அவரது நினைவாற்றல் இழப்பு ஆகியவற்றால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டார். அவர் தலைமைப் பொறுப்புகளைப் பின்பற்றத் தவறியதால், அரசாங்கத்தை நடத்துவதற்கு இப்ராகிம் பாஷாவின் தலைமையில் அவசரக் குழு நிறுவப்பட்டது. 1848 ஆம் ஆண்டில், எகிப்திய குரோனிக்கிள் வெளியிட்டது, முகமது அலியின் நோய் காரணமாக ஏப்ரல் 1847 இல் எகிப்தின் ஆட்சியாளராக இப்ராஹிம் பாஷாவை நியமிக்க ஒருமனதாக முடிவு செய்யப்பட்டது.

➖சலா சேலம்

சலா முசதாபா சேலம் கிழக்கு சூடானில் உள்ள சங்கத் நகரில் செப்டம்பர் 1920 இல் பிறந்தார்.

அவர் தனது குழந்தைப் பருவத்தை அங்கேயே கழித்தார் மற்றும் அவரது முதல் அறிவியல் பாடங்களை அதன் கடாதிப் - குர்ஆனைக் கற்கும் பள்ளிகள் மற்றும் எழுதுதல் மற்றும் வாசிப்பதற்கான கொள்கைகளைக் கற்றுக்கொண்டார்.

சாலாவின் தந்தை கெய்ரோவுக்குத் திரும்பினார், அதனால் சலாவும் அவரது சகோதரர் ஜமாலும் அங்கு தங்கள் ஆரம்பக் கல்வியைப் பெற்றனர். சலா தனது இளங்கலை பட்டம் பெற்றார் மற்றும் 1948 இல் இராணுவ அகாடமியில் பட்டம் பெற்றார்.

அவருக்கு 18 வயதாக இருந்தபோது, ​​அவர் 1948 இல் இராணுவ அகாடமியில் பட்டம் பெற்றார் மற்றும் அஹ்மத் அப்துல் அஜிஸின் தலைமையில் தங்களைத் தியாகம் செய்யத் தயாராக இருந்த இராணுவக் குழுவான ஃபெடயீன் குழுவில் சேர்ந்தார்.

எகிப்திய பிரதம மந்திரி லெப்டினன்ட் கர்னல் கமல் அப்தெல் நாசர் 1954 இல் கெய்ரோ மசூதியில் தேசிய வழிகாட்டுதல் மந்திரி மேஜர் சலா சேலத்துடன் சன்கிளாஸில் பிரார்த்தனை செய்கிறார். (ஏபி)

உத்தியோகபூர்வ கூட்டங்களில் கூட கருப்பு கண்ணாடியை எப்போதும் அணிந்து கொள்ளும் விசித்திரமான பழக்கத்திற்கு அவர் பிரபலமானார். பலஸ்தீனத்தில் சலா போரிட்டார், அங்கு பலுஜாவில் அவரது பட்டாலியன் முற்றுகையின் போது கமல் அப்தெல் நாசரை சந்தித்தார். அவர் இலவச அதிகாரிகள் இயக்கத்தில் சேர்ந்தார் மற்றும் புரட்சிகர கட்டளை கவுன்சிலின் செயற்குழு உறுப்பினராக இருந்தார்.

ஜூலை 23, 1952 புரட்சியின் போது, ​​எல்-அரிஷில் நிறுத்தப்பட்ட துருப்புக்களைக் கட்டுப்படுத்தும் பொறுப்பில் இருந்தார். ஜூன் 18, 1953 முதல் அக்டோபர் 7, 1958 வரை தேசிய வழிகாட்டுதல் அமைச்சகத்தை சாலா ஏற்றுக்கொண்டார். எகிப்தையும் சூடானையும் ஒன்றிணைப்பதாக அவர் பந்தயம் கட்டினார், 1954 இல் அவர் தெற்கு சூடானுக்கு பயணம் செய்தார்.

அவர் அங்கு சென்று அவர்களின் பழக்கவழக்கங்களைப் பின்பற்றிய முதல் எகிப்திய அதிகாரி ஆனார். தெற்கு சூடானின் மிகவும் பிரபலமான பழக்கங்களில் ஒன்று கிட்டத்தட்ட நிர்வாணமாக நடனமாடுவதாகும்.

சூடான் மக்கள் எகிப்திலிருந்து சுதந்திரமாக இருக்கத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்ததால், அவர் தனது பணியில் வெற்றிபெறவில்லை. எனவே, அவர் ஆகஸ்ட் 31, 1955 அன்று தனது தேசிய வழிகாட்டுதல் மந்திரி பதவியை ராஜினாமா செய்தார் (நவீன நாட்களில்: ஊடகம்) விரைவில் தனது அமைச்சர் பதவிக்கு திரும்பினார்.

அவரது கடைசி நாட்களில், சிறுநீரக செயலிழப்பால் பாதிக்கப்பட்ட அவர், டயாலிசிஸ் செய்ய வெளிநாடு செல்ல வேண்டியிருந்தது. அவர் காரணமாக, முதல் டயாலிசிஸ் இயந்திரம் எகிப்துக்கு இறக்குமதி செய்யப்பட்டது.

பிப்ரவரி 18, 1962 இல், அவர் தனது 42 வயதில் தனது நோயால் இறந்தார். புரட்சிக் கட்டளைக் குழுவில் இருந்து இறந்த முதல் உறுப்பினர்.

கமல் அப்தெல் நாசர் அவருக்கு ஒரு பிரமாண்டமான இறுதி சடங்கு நடத்தினார், இது அவ்காஃப் அமைச்சகத்திற்கு அடுத்த சர்க்காசியன் மசூதியிலிருந்து இப்ராஹிம் பாஷா சதுக்கம் வரை தொடங்கியது.

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12 February 2023: King Abdullah II stressed that the Palestinian cause will remain at the forefront of all Arab priorities, reaffirming the need to unify Arab efforts to support the steadfastness of the Palestinians in their land.

In remarks delivered at a conference held in Cairo by the Arab League and the State of Palestine in support of Jerusalem, King Abdullah said the topic of the meeting “is close to the hearts of all Arabs”, noting that Jerusalem is the First Qibla for Muslims, and that the region cannot live in peace, stability, and prosperity without any progress made on the Palestinian cause.

“We reiterate that preserving the prospects of peace, on the basis of the two-state solution, demands ceasing all Israeli violations, incursions into Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, and attempts for temporal and spatial division,” His Majesty said. (Source: Petra)

The King warned that any attempt to alter the historical and legal status quo will have negative ramifications on the security and stability of the entire region.

Reaffirming Jordan’s support for the Palestinians, His Majesty called on the international community to guarantee their just and legitimate rights to establish an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state, on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The King said Jordan continues to exert all efforts under the Hashemite Custodianship to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, including maintenance and restoration projects in Al Aqsa Mosque and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

His Majesty noted that these efforts are aimed at safeguarding the Arab identity of the Holy City, supporting the resilience of Jerusalemites, and guaranteeing Muslims’ and Christians’ freedom of worship.

“This is the legacy of the Prophet Mohammad, as inherited by the Hashemites through my great-great-grandfather Sharif Hussein bin Ali, when he answered the call of the Palestinians, over a century ago,” the King stressed.

Within this historical responsibility, His Majesty said the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan supports “our Christian brothers and sisters in Jerusalem, as they seek to protect their churches and counter violations against their holy sites.”

“We reaffirm our commitment to the Pact of Omar, which has guaranteed harmony and coexistence in Jerusalem for over 1,400 years,” the King added.

His Majesty also thanked the Arab League for organising the conference in coordination with the Palestinians, noting that it comes at a time “when we must all step up our efforts to support the steadfastness of our brothers and sisters in the Palestinian Territories.”

The conference is being held with Arab, regional, and international participation, based on a decision at the 31st Arab Summit held in Algeria last November.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Awqaf Minister Mohammad Khalaileh, and Jordan’s Permanent Representative at the Arab League in Cairo Amjad Adaileh attended the conference from the Jordanian delegation.

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10 Gift Ideas for Ramadan & Eid

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. It's a month of prayer, reflection, and giving. The people fast from dawn to the time of sunset, removing themselves from physical and emotional needs, as well as developing their belief in Allah.

The final day of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid al-Fitr. This is a single-day celebration where you spend time with loved ones and family and help people in need, especially the poor.

One of the most memorable aspects of Eid is the giving of gifts. It's a way to show gratitude and respect to our loved ones and friends. Gifts to charity also help make the whole celebration significantly more meaningful.

If you're searching for gifts that will be special this Eid then you're on the right track. We've put down the top Ramadan and Eid presents to mark this time of love and generosity!

Purchase some Ramadan gifts this year

Quality Time with the Family

We can't go back in time.

Ramadan gift box can be a wonderful occasion to create beautiful memories with beloved ones. From sharing Iftar with friends and decorating your house to celebrate Eid and other celebrations, we can create this year's Ramadan and Eid an even more memorable experience by spending more time with those we cherish.

Eid Money Envelopes

The gifting of cash to children is a custom of Eid. Be sure to wrap the money in cute envelopes to make it more exciting!

It is easy to find designs on the internet, however, you can make life easier by purchasing ready-made envelopes. If you're a parent or children, it will be more fun to create homemade envelopes that you can send out to charities.

Toys

Toys are a great gift option for children. There are plenty of Ramadan and Eid-themed books and toys on the market that range from puzzles to dolls and sets for activities. These products for education can help kids learn more about their religion and culture more, and comprehend the meaning behind Ramadan and Eid, the Holy Months.

Accessories for Home

Home decor accessories are very well-known Eid presents. Decorating your home is an excellent option to create a festive environment to celebrate Eid. Therefore, decorating your home is always a great option for those looking for stylish and useful gifts for their loved ones and family members.

One of the best options is decorative cushion covers, carpets lanterns, rugs, and lamps with Ramadan themes. Visit this link to find Ramadan gift ideas.

Prayer Mat

Ramadan is a time for prayers and worship. Prayer mats are an excellent method to inspire youngsters and teens to join in holy rituals.

These gifts also are great gifts for older adults, particularly dads, moms, and those who are elderly in the family. They will make them feel special.

Quran & Hadith Books

Classic books are great Ramadan and Eid presents for all ages.

For children, you can consider coloring books and activity books on Muslim values and religions for kids, like My First Book about Allah (Sara Khan) or My Quran Alphabet Board Book (Ayesha N. Rahmaan). Adults, some good books include Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyya (peace and blessings be upon his name - original work by Tirmidhi There are many translations available), The Sealed Nectar (Shaykh Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarkpuri) Prayers of the Religious (Omar Suleiman), Joy Jots (Dr. Tamara Gray), Reclaim Your Heart (Yasmin Mogahed) Or, better yet, your own copy of the Holy Quran in Arabic, or in your loved one's home language.

Donating to Charity

It is a Holy Month that encourages us to be generous, especially to the poor and in need. Giving to charities regardless of how much you are able to, is among the most meaningful gifts you can offer this Ramadan. Numerous charities sponsor charitable activities in the months of Ramadan and Eid like Islamic Relief, ICNA Relief, Helping Hand for Relief and Development, Muslim Aid, Penny Appeal, as also the local mosque as well as Islamic centers.

Donating to charities when you are able is a crucial aspect of our deen. Keep in mind that no donation is too modest.

A box of Sweet and date from Dubai

Sweets are the mainstay of Eid celebrations. They can make gatherings with family members more enjoyable and festive.

Create gift baskets for family and friends to relish. These delicious baskets can contain everything from dried dates to fruits and nuts, chocolates handmade cookies, as well as other delicious sweets. Spend a bit more time and effort in wrapping the hampers in beautiful boxes. Don't forget to include your unique "Eid Mubarak" greeting!

Jewelry/Watches

The most precious individuals in your lives should receive the most precious present. If you're looking for something special and personal and beautiful, then a gorgeous accessory could just be what you're searching for.

From statement earrings to necklaces for women, to watches for guys, you're guaranteed will find that ideal item to gift your loved ones.

These are Corporate gifts to celebrate this Ramadan

Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies Classes

What is a better time of year than the holy time of Ramadan to offer your beloved family members - or yourself – an opportunity to improve their faith!

Although not all people live close to the Islamic center or a school where these classes are provided, especially due to the COVID-19 virus that is limiting the activities of some communities There are many online options that can let children, partners, or loved one to begin their journey of learning at the ease and security in their own home. All you have to do is select the appropriate class!

Eid is a time to celebrate and be happy particularly with people you love. Offering unique gifts this holiday season is an excellent opportunity to let them know that you truly appreciate their presence within your own life.

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Surah Kahf first 10 verses benefits and lessons, It was named surah kahf for the divine miracle that was in the story of the Companions of the Cave, and it is one of the Al-Mien Surahs, that is, one of the Surahs whose number of verses exceeds a hundred or nearly a hundred, and it follows these seven long Suras.

As mentioned in the merits of the first ten ayats of surah kahf, there are specific hadiths, including what came from Abu Al-Darda’, may Allah be pleased with him. That the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

what is surah al kahf about?

Surah al kahf mentioned four stories: the people of the cave, the owner of the two gardens, Moses, peace be upon him, Al-Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn, as we can summarize the purposes of this noble surah in the following points:

1- Guiding the servants to praise Allah Almighty for His great grace by sending down the Noble Qur’an without crookedness to warn the polytheists and give good tidings to the believers.

And to clarify the Prophet’s keenness to guide his people, and to entertain him by mentioning these four stories and the many lessons and benefits they contain.

2- Mention the story of the Companions of the Cave and the affliction of the monotheistic servants of Allah and their flight from their religion.

3- Confirmation of resurrection.

4- The commandment to be steadfast in the religion, to adhere to the righteous, and to keep away from everything that preoccupies the matter of the Hereafter.

Such as the adornments of this world, and the Almighty says:

5- A clarification of what Allah has prepared for those who obey him, and what Allah has prepared for those who disobey him.

6- Mention the story of the owners of the two gardens, and set an example for the one who is deceived by the mortal world.

8- Mention the story of Moses, peace be upon him, with al-Khidr, and the great benefits that it contains from the expanse of the knowledge of Allah Almighty and his honor for his guardians, and the statement of morals related to the teacher and the learner.

9- Mention the story of Dhul-Qarnayn and the reasons given for kingship and empowerment for his establishment of Allah judgment on the scales of justice, taking at the hands of the corrupters, and aiding the oppressed.

10- Allah mentioned some of the scenes on the Day of Resurrection and the state of the disobedient groups and their fate in the Hereafter, as well as what Allah promised His faithful servants of gardens of bliss.

11- A statement that there is no end to the knowledge of Allah Almighty, nor to His words, and an explanation of the humanity of Muhammad.

May Allah prayers and peace be upon him, and his honor with revelation. The Almighty said:

when to read surah kahf?

Surah al kahf is one of the surahs that is desirable to read on Friday, as it is desirable to read first 10 verses of surah kahf on friday and surah kahf first 10 verses is a light between the two Fridays, as was reported on the authority of Abu Saeed Al-Khudri - may Allah be pleased with him:

Also, the recitation of surah al kahf is not specified in a time, rather it is at any time of Friday, whether at the beginning, end, or middle of the day, without specifying any place, so it is valid in the mosque, or on the way to it, and other places. 

As The day is known in legal terminology and is estimated from dawn to sunset, but the time for reciting surah kahf begins on Friday night, that is, on Thursday evening.

Moreover, reciting Surat Al-Kahf on Friday brings many virtues, so let's know first 10 verses of surah kahf benefits:

first ten ayats of surah kahf is a light for those who read it, and there are many hadiths that indicate that; Including: What was reported on the authority of Abu Saeed Al-Khudri.

May Allah be pleased with him - that the Prophet - may Allah prayers and peace be upon him - said:

It is desirable to read first 10 verses of surah kahf on friday, as the great companion Abdullah bin Omar used to recite it; Because of its great reward, however, most of the hadiths that were mentioned in explaining the virtue of reading it are weak attributions.

But they are taken into account in the virtues of deeds, and they support each other, and therefore reading surah al kahf on Friday is a Sunnah.

surah kahf is a light that illuminates the path of guidance for those who read it, as it stops the Muslim from disobedience and sins, and guides him to the path of good and right.

 And it may be a real and tangible light, as it was reported from Abdullah bin Omar - may Allah be pleased with him - that the Prophet - peace be upon him - said:

surah kahf first 10 verses protect from the Dajjal by memorizing the first ten verses of it, as Many hadiths confirm this. Including: What was reported by the authority of Abu al-Darda’.

May Allah be pleased with him - that the Prophet - may Allah prayers and peace be upon him - said:

And what Imam Muslim included in his Sahih with a long hadith concerning the Dajjal:

why do we read surah kahf on friday?

Surah al kahf is read every Friday, and there is no difference between reading it at night or during the day, and whoever reads it has light between the two Fridays.

As was reported from Abu Saeed Al-Khudri on the authority of the Messenger of Allah - may Allah prayers and peace be upon him - that he said:

there are many virtues and wisdom for reading surah kahf, and the following is a detailed explanation of it:

1- Tranquility and light will descend on the Day of Resurrection:

 My companion was reciting surah kahf and in his house was an animal; So it began to shake and move, so he made a supplication to his Lord to deliver him from the beast, and then a cloud had covered him.

So he narrated this to the Messenger of Allah, and the Messenger explained to him that the Holy Qur’an is one of the causes of calmness, meaning that the cloud is peace and mercy, and by that he means the angels, so the beast was disturbed to see them.

This is evidence of the virtue of reciting the Qur’an and that it is a reason for the descent of mercy and tranquility and the presence of angels. Imam Muslim narrated in his Sahih:

2- The infallibility from the Dajjal:

as his trial is great, and there is no prophet who did not warn his people against him. 

It has been said that infallibility is achieved by reading the surah kahf first 10 verses without specifying, and it was said that it is with the first three verses, and it was said that it is achieved by the last ten verses, and it was said with the first ten. 

Nevertheless, it is better to memorize the entire surah and read, and if it is difficult, ten verses from the beginning and ten from the end, otherwise it is only the first ten. The Messenger, peace, and blessings be upon him, said:

is listening to surah kahf same as reading it?

The reward for reciting surah kahf on Friday, but is limited only to the one who recites the Surah and is not limited to listening to it only, as it was mentioned regarding the one who recited the Surah on that day. 

The Messenger, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said:

It is also well known that whoever listens to the surah is not considered a reciter of it. Based on this: whoever wants the reward mentioned in the hadiths, should read surah kahf, and he is not satisfied with listening.

But the one who does not read the Qur’an well, then listens to it from someone else, in order to seek the reward mentioned in it, 

There is the hope that he will be rewarded as much as the reader, because of his good intentions, and for doing what he is able to.

To Summarize

surah al kahf is the eighteenth surah whose location comes after Surah Al-Isra and before Surat Maryam, and surah kahf is in the middle of its location in the Holy Qur’an.

As it is located between the fifteenth and sixteenth parts, and it is one of the Meccan surahs that was revealed in Mecca, the vineyard.

As many hadiths were also mentioned about the virtue of memorizing the first 10 verses of surah kahf on friday, which we mentioned in detail within the paragraphs of our article.

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Salam,

i am a born Muslim but know very minimal about the history of Islam and stories of our prophets

may you be able to recommend any credible sources that have information about such topics?

Jazakallah khair

Wa alaykum as salam of course,

Check out the playlists below (Bilal Assad and Yasir Qadhi also have great podcasts about the stories of the Prophets). You can also find books on the stories of prophets by Ibn Kathir on Amazon inshaAllah

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some thoughts about Zaterdag 4:25 (ep. 4, clip 1):

omg, a suhoor clip?! wow, i never thought i'd see a remake actually incorporate suhoor but here we go. gotta give wtfock some props here. so suhoor/sehri is the pre dawn meal that muslims eat before fasting during ramadan. it's not required but highly recommended (at least to drink some water!) before you begin your fast. and yasmina looks good for 4 in the morning (she must be using Mac 😅)

so i'm glad yasmina cleared up the confusion with her family and the bottle and said that it wasn't younes'. and yes, elias is right - younes just wanted to help by covering for the faults of others. and yes, it's ramadan and even though lying isn't great, it's all about the intention. and i know i sound like a broken record, but ramadan is about forgiveness just as much as anything else.

and i'm sorry but papa ait omar, you need to cut younes some slack. i just don't understand where the continuing anger/strictness is coming from because you can't fixate on one part of ramadan (not lying) without considering the other parts (forgiveness and letting go of grudges). and it's certainly a marked difference in characterization compared to the sanas' parents, where the OG sana's dad literally was making bottle jokes with yousef after the alcohol incident. and this is where i think her parents' rules/influence play a larger role in yasmina's world view compared to the other remakes.

by the way, tonight (saturday night) is the 27th night of ramadan, which is considered by many to be laylat al qadr (or the night of power), the holiest night of the year. a lot of mosques and community centers have special programming this evening/into the night in commemoration of it. so if anything goes down tonight in yasmina's life, it's of an even greater significance.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans.

Protesters who gathered outside Kabul’s grand Eid Gah mosque asked America for financial compensation for the tens of thousands of Afghans killed during the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan.

Biden’s order, signed Friday, allocates another $3.5 billion in Afghan assets for humanitarian aid to a trust fund to be managed by the U.N. to provide aid to Afghans. The country’s economy is teetering on the brink of collapse after international money stopped coming into Afghanistan with the arrival in mid-August of the Taliban.

Afghanistan’s Central Bank called on Biden to reverse his order and release the funds to it, saying in a statement Saturday that they belonged to the people of Afghanistan and not a government, party or group.

Torek Farhadi, a financial adviser to Afghanistan’s former U.S.-backed government, questioned the U.N. managing Afghan Central Bank reserves. He said those funds are not meant for humanitarian aid but “to back up the country’s currency, help in monetary policy and manage the country’s balance of payment.”

He also questioned the legality of Biden’s order.

“These reserves belong to the people of Afghanistan, not the Taliban ... Biden’s decision is one-sided and does not match with international law,” said Farhadi. “No other country on Earth makes such confiscation decisions about another country’s reserves.”

Afghanistan has about $9 billion in assets overseas, including the $7 billion in the United States. The rest is mostly in Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland.

“What about our Afghan people who gave many sacrifices and thousands of losses of lives?” asked the demonstration’s organizer, Abdul Rahman, a civil society activist.

Rahman said he planned to organize more demonstrations across the capital to protest Biden’s order. “This money belongs to the people of Afghanistan, not to the United States. This is the right of Afghans,” he said.

Misspelled placards in English accused the United States of being cruel and of stealing the money of Afghans.

Taliban political spokesman Mohammad Naeem accused the Biden administration in a tweet late Friday of showing “the lowest level of humanity ... of a country and a nation.”

Biden’s Friday order generated a social media storm with Twitter saying #USA_stole_money_from_afghan was trending among Afghans. Tweets repeatedly pointed out that the 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals, not Afghans.

Obaidullah Baheer, a lecturer at the American University in Afghanistan and a social activist, tweeted: “Let’s remind the world that #AfghansDidntCommit911 and that #BidenStealingAfgMoney!”

Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was brought to Afghanistan by Afghan warlords after being expelled from Sudan in 1996. Those same warlords would later ally with the U.S.-led coalition to oust the Taliban in 2001. However, it was Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar who refused to hand over bin Laden to the U.S. after the devastating 9/11 attacks that killed thousands.

Still, some analysts took to Twitter to question Biden’s order.

Michael Kugelman, deputy director of the Asia Program at the U.S.-based Wilson Center, called Biden’s order to divert $3.5 billion away from Afghanistan “heartless.”

“It’s great that $3.5B in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan has been freed up. But to take another $3.5B that belongs to the Afghan people, and divert it elsewhere--that is misguided and quite frankly heartless,” he tweeted.

Kugelman also said the opposition to Biden’s order crossed Afghanistan’s wide political divide.

“I can’t remember the last time so many people of such vastly different worldviews were so united over a US policy decision on Afghanistan,” he tweeted.

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Al Andalus II: One of the world’s greatest civilizations; Times of glory, Part 2.

Previous parts:

Al Andalus I: The dawn of one of the world’s greatest civilizations.

Al Andalus II: One of the world’s greatest civilizations; Times of Glory, Part 1.

Al Andalus II: One of the world’s greatest civilizations; Times of Glory, Part 2.

Al Andalus III: One of the world’s greatest civilizations; The Downfall and end, Part 1.

Al Andalus III: One of the world’s greatest civilizations; The Downfall and end, Part 2.

Córdoba

II. The following Two great Abd al Rahman

Repentant and apologetic, Al Hakam I, as said earlier, put his kindest and wisest son as a successor. This kind and wise son was Abd al Rahman II (the middle one)(822-852 AC.).

Garden in Spain

Abd al Rahman II (the middle one)(822-852 AC.)

He would prove to be the best gift Al Hakam II could ever give to the citizens of al Andalus. Abd al Rahman (the middle one) reorganised the country's economy and made sure that there were no poor people in al Andalus. As most of the Umayyad Emirs, he had a love for knowledge, he promoted scholars and academics, which is why we heard about scholars like Abbas ibn Firnas during his rule.

Abbas ibn Firnas; inventor of glass, the first airplane, devices to tell time, and the father of the predecessor of the pen.

Abd al Rahman II also fought a constant battle with the christian northern provinces. In his reign, Seville was attacked by Vikings, and as a result of this attack he ordered the construction of the so-called “Great wall of Seville”. This wall was built as extra protection to the already existing wall to safeguard the city and the “Guadalquivir” river and its outflow in the atlantic ocean.

Another accomplishment worth mentioning is the introduction of a new irrigation system which was a genius invention at the time. He was also responsible for paving all the streets in the country. After 30 years of successful rule, Abd el Rahman the “middle one” died, and with his death came a steep decline in the country.

* Muhammad I

(852-886 AC.)

* Al Mundir

(886-888 AC.) only ruled for two years

* Abd Allah

(888-912 AC.) Grandfather of Abd al Rahman III, as his son Muhammad II died before taking the throne.

Medina Azahara, Córdoba

Abd al Rahman III (the victorious)(912-961 AC., The first calipha)

Top of the glory:

After several weak rulers, and years of focus on side issues, the country was falling apart. Abd Allah had seen his son and successor Muhammad II die an early death, he then put all his hopes and energy in raising his grandson; Abd al Rahman the victorious.

In the history of al Andalus, there were three Emirs called Abd al Rahman, all of which were the greatest rulers of the country. It is difficult to compare one to another, all three were extremely good rulers, wise and kind. All of them brought great fortune, peace and prosperity to the county. Each and every one of them got a nickname, and were loved by the citizens. Nevertheless, the accomplishments of the last Abd al Rahman, the victorious, were something else altogether.

Rise to the throne:

When Abd al Rahmen III rose to the throne instead of his father, he was only 22 years old. As previously mentioned, he was educated by his grandfather, Abd Allah ibn Muhammed, who succeeded well in raising him. Abd al Rahman III was well educated, and had a lot of self-confidence.

The situation in the country, on the other hand, was in ruins. Very little remained of the great al Andalus, and many provinces had claimed independence from the rest of the country. It was time to reorganise and reunite al andalus.

Abd al Rahmen III started with substituting Córdobas corrupt officials. The second step was dealing with the governor of Seville, Omar ibn Hafsun, who had taken matters into his own hands, and confiscated part of the country’s army for himself. He had gone even further and became independent from the rest of the country, earning his living trading with Morocco and the christian northern provinces. Abd al Rahman’s army disconnected his roots to Morocco and the north, in an attempt to cut Omar off his supplies. After months of struggle, the negotiations started and Omar soon gave in.

Seville and Jaén once again joined al Andalus. The provinces north of Córdoba that also were independent, were having constand wars with León and Navarra (the christian provinces). As a clever way of winning their trust, Abd al Rahman, brought his army, and joined the fight on the Muslims side.

Together they fought off the enemy, and the northern provinces came to the realisation that they could not survive alone. Finally they understood who their real enemy was. Shortly after, they too joined the rest of al Andalus.

Great Achievements:

With the wise tactics, fights, and diplomacy, Abd al Rahman the victorious succeeded in reuniting the whole country back to its original size, as it was in the time of general Musa. Even Aragon (Barcelona, etc.), were won back (they were lost under Al Hakam I’s rule). The last surprise was when he brought his army to fight the “Northern Provinces”.

After 6 months of battle, Abd al Rahman's army achieved great victory, and the losing provinces now agreed on paying Gizia (explained in II: Part 1).

All of these achievements were accomplished before Abd al Rahman was 33 years of age.

What he had achieved so far was exceptional and significant, and it would be more than enough to make him a prominent illustrious ruler, but Abd al Rahman's accomplishments did not stop here. Córdoba under his rule would perhaps have been the second largest city in the world, with half a million inhabitants. Baghdad, the world's most populated city, counted 2 million.

He increased the cultivation of fruits, cotton, wheat, and more. Something peculiar is that he ordered that each article had its own market, thus, one market for meat, one for gold, one for flowers, etc.

The police system was reorganised and there was a special department for the day, and another for the night. A special one for businesses, and one for marine police.

The library of Córdoba was expanded from having 4,000 books, to possessing 400,000 books. Furthermore, he instructed the copying of books by scribers, to facilitate the obtention of books for scholars and others and in that way spreading knowledge.

The presence of researchers was a new phenomenon developed during the Abd al Rahman III era. He oversaw the construction of the city of Zahra, and its castles. The city was built for everyone; workers, scholars, and of course, the castle was for the Emir and his family.

The construction of mosques also saw its climax, and the city of cordoba alone counted 3,000 mosques in that time.

The rise of the Ottomas:

Back to the Abbasids, who took the power and assassinated the Umayyads, with time, they had become weak, and the Ottomans (turkey) took over, this time, Abd al Rahman saw his chance, and declared independence from the Ottoman empire, and became himself, Andalucías first Calipha. At the end of Abd al Rahman the victorious’s reign, he even added Septa and Tangier to the list of provinces he had won, and they became united with al Andalus.

He was satisfied and peaceful. When Abd al Rahman took his last breath, Córdoba was called “The diamond of the world”. Al Andalus had now, thanks to him, become the strongest country in the world.

Mezquita catedral de córdoba

Al Hakam II (961-976 AC.)

The son of Abd al Rahman the Victorious was, as many of his forefathers, extremely interested in knowledge, books and education. As many of his predecessors, he surrounded himself with scholars.

During his reign, the great library of Córdoba had as many books as the library of Baghdad. The whole western world came to al Andalus for knowledge. Most of the kings of european countries, sent their children to study at al Andaluz, all the different subjects were given in Arabic, as Arabic was the world’s leading language.

Another interesting detail, as the men were busy with work, the women were the ones that studied more, and were exceptionally well educated. Furthermore, there was no one in al Andalus that was illiterate, everyone could read and write.

In the time of Hakam II, all Morocco united with al Andalus, not as a result of war, but because of the greatness of the country. Al hakam II, it has to be said, was not a great army leader, in that aspect he lived and died in the shadow of the great achievements of his father, the great Abd al Rahman.

* Hisham II

(976-1009 AC.)

* Al Mansor

(976-1009 AC.)

Conclusion:

The glory and prosperity in al Andalus had now reached its peak. Never before, or after, had the iberian peninsula experienced similar stability, prosperity, and wealth in all aspects of life.

Health, education, trade, cultivation, construction (of new cities), roads, ships, harbours, bridges, paved streets, locks, dams etc. Beauty (gardens, castles, and mosques) and new inventions.

All the different religious groups (muslims, jews, christians), ethnical groups and/or races of the society (arabs, berber, original spaniards, etc.), lived together in harmony, without discrimination; something that we could still learn from today.

The iberian peninsula had become a paradise on earth, and al Andalus the strongest country in the world!

When reaching the top, there is only one way forwards, downwards. With great beauty comes great pain.

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"Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only good for wallowing in." Katherine Mansfield

"The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that." Eckhart Tolle

"Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck." Dalai Lama XIV

"The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment." Elbert Hubbard

"It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement." Mabel Newcomber

"When fate hands us a lemon, let’s try to make lemonade." Dale Carnegie

"It's also helpful to realize that this very body that we have, that's sitting right here right now... with its aches and its pleasures... is exactly what we need to be fully human, fully awake, fully alive." Pema Chodron

"To wisely live your life, you don't need to know much. Just remember two main rules for the beginning: 1) You better starve, than eat whatever. 2) And better be alone, than with whoever." Omar Khayyam

"Silence is deep as Eternity, Speech is shallow as Time." Thomas Carlyle

"If we open a quarrel between the past and the present, we shall find that we have lost the future." Winston Churchill

"Tear down the mosque, the temple, everything in sight. But don't break a human heart. For that is where God resides." Bulleh Shah

"When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves." Confucius

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Thank you a lot for the tag @heavensweetheart ​ 💖💖💖 I always like this games 🥰

Rules: Answer 30 questions and tag 20 blogs (that I will never reach) you are contractually obligated to get to know better.

Name: Ilaria

Gender: Female

Star sign: Taurus ♉ (Scorpio rising ♏ and I don’t know all the other things you wrote 😂)

Height: 5′2″ (158 cm)

Time: 22.38 p.m. (GMT+1)

Birthday: May 8

Favorite bands: The Mars Volta, Them Crocked Vulture, Down, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Efterklang 🎸🎛️

Favorite solo artists: Fabrizio De André, Levante, Alicia Keys, MIKA, Lady Gaga

Last movie: Interstellar by Christopher Nolan

Last show: Modern Family (it has a lot of sexism e racism, but sometimes is fun - and I'm rewatching AtLA)

When did i create this blog? Almost 9 years ago (I always feel old when I write it)

What I post: Fandom, quotes, poetry, anime, TV series, fashion, movies, photography, art, info about different cultures. (Not necessarily in that order 😎)

Last thing i googled: “create a poll” for the previous post

Other blogs: I only have a side blog dedicated to Naruto called @fishcakedoodles , it’s the first where I started posting my fanart (obv only Naruto ones)

Do i get asks? Rarely, mostly are kind words and tag games from other users (that I really appreciate, but I have no problem with general asks 😌)

Why I chose my url: This is my usual nickname for the internet, I use it almost everywhere 😄

Following: 898

Followers: 240

Average hours of sleep: 7-8 hours usually, but it depends by my significant other (if he’s in distress all night the average hours of sleep fall down 🙃)

Instruments: a little bit of piano and flute (but I don’t play them since middle school!)

What am i wearing: my fluffy owl pyjamas 🦉

Dream job(s): Educator, teacher, a helpful work for others in general, one that can help people to open their minds (and use their brain)

Dream trip: to visit the most important sites of human history - Machu Picchu in Perù, Stoneage in England, the Great Wall of China, Kyoto’s castels and Nara’s park in Japan, Alcazar in Seville, Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Burnei, and many many other places.

Favorite food: spaghetti con la pumarola and canederli! (spaghetti with italian tomato sauce and Semmelknödel)

Nationality: Italian 🇮🇹

Favorite song: La notte by Arisa (it’s a really depressive one, but when I’m feeling particulary down it helps to not feel alone)

Last book i read: Pride and Prejudice and Chie-chan and I (both paused bc I can’t read a book in less than 1 year lol - or I read it in one afternoon or over a decade)

Top 3 fictional universes I'd like to live in: Harry Potter (the idea of using magic in everyday life is freaking awesome), Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist (the concept of alchemy IT’S AMAZING)

Tagging: @icaruspendragon @dayseternal-blog @bunny-hoodlum @that-turtleduck @twerkforpizza @inkmyname