Pics of the Day

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatallah Wa Barakatu

I thought these pics were just toooo cute!!

If Looks Could Kill

[I call this 7asad fil 3ayn :p]

Don't Complain About Your Job

[Haha, maskeen!]

Sixth Sense..The Sequel

[LOL! Classic line! I love that lil' kid]

Hope You Enjoyed!

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w'salaam

8 Top Fave Deserts

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What beats desserts?!!! America is OBESE...too bad dude!

8 Top Fave Desserts:

1. Knafaaaa!!

2. Ma’mool eb 'ajwa!!!
3. Katayifff!!
4. Snickers/Kitkats

5. 'awama
6. Milkshakes!!

7. Choco Cake (surprise, surprise)

8. White-Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

YumMMmMmMMMMmmmMMmmMMMMMMMMmm

Alhemdulilah ya rabb 'ala kulli shay'!!!!

May all those unfortunate be able to recieve such tasty treats and may all those who are granted such tasty treats be thankful ameeen!!

Just to comment- I eat to live, not live to eat lol

fi aman Allah

w'salaam

A Warning About Not Praying

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What has been narrated from Allah and from His Messenger concerning the punishment of the one who does not pray is sufficient.

Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, As‑Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours” [al-Nisa’ 4:103]

And Allaah says of the people of Hell (interpretation of the meaning):

“‘What has caused you to enter Hell?’

They will say: ‘We were not of those who used to offer the Salaah (prayers)’” [al-Muddaththir 74:42-43]

and He mentioned among their attributes the fact that they did not pray.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“The covenant that stands between us and them is prayer; whoever gives up prayer is a kaafir.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2621; al-Nasaa’i, 431; Ibn Maajah, 1079. classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 2113.

And there are other verses and ahaadeeth which speak of giving up prayer, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) described it as kufr.

Editors Note: The way we pray as Muslimeen provides unity in the Ummah, Self-perseverence in our souls, and the distiguishing traits between a Muslim and a nonMuslim..plus it's the time where Allah will really answer you when you sincerly pray from your heart subhanallah. Don't complain when your life isn't going the way it is. If you play your part right, Allah will definately play his.

"O Allah! What did he find who found You?

And what did he lose who lost You?"

The one who found Allah has found EVERYTHING.

And the one who loses Allah has lost EVERYTHING.

Fi aman Allah

Walaikum Assalam wa Rahmatallah wa barakatu

16 Pieces

Bismillah arRahman arRaheem

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatallah wa barakatu

Anas Ibn Malik reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and Greeted him in the mosque.

The Messenger of Allah Peace Be Up On Him (PBUM) asked him where he came from.

The Bedouin said:
“I came from far seeking answers to some questions”

Our master of masters told him to ask his questions:

What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers?

Holy Prophet (PBUM) Replied
“Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure”

`How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Remember Allah before you eat anything and before you sleep”

What should one do to be rich?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Read the Surah Muzammil”.

What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the graves?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Recite the Surah Mulk”

I wish to be honorable?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Then, don’t divulge the wrong doings of anybody”

I wish to be a respectable person?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Then, Don’t ask for anything from anybody”

I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Fear Allah”

I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Read The Quran”

I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Remember Death”

I wish to follow the Straight Path?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Do good to others for Allah’s sake”

I wish to be protected against enemies?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Trust in Allah”

What should I do so that Allah does not abase me?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Do not respond to the desires of your flesh”

I wish to have a long life?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Praise and thank Allah”

I wish for prosperity?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Be in a state of ablution at all times”

How can I save myself from the hellfire?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Protect your eyes and your tongue and your hands and what is below your waistline against evil”

How can I cleanse myself from my sins?

Holy Prophet (PBUH) Replied
“Shed tears for what you have done and repent by undoing what you have done wrong”

Fi Aman Allah

Walaikum Assalam Wa Rahmatallah Wa Barakatu

Always say Inshallah wa Alhemdulilah

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatallah wa Barakatu

Inshallah you woke up this morning with a big smile on your face.

Inshallah you prayed al-fajr and read your Quran to start your day off right!

Inshallah your breakfast was warm and tasted just right as you were smiling contently when family members wished each other a cheery good morning in your peaceful abode.

Inshallah today will be filled with lovely surprises and beautiful friends that call you up just to say 'Salaam' and your loved ones will be praying for you.

Inshallah you will feel on top of the world with a spring in each of your steps all the time when you think of Allah subhana wa ta'ala's gracious and merciful blessings upon you.

Inshallah everything goes your way.

Inshallah everything is well with your world, a place for everything and everything is in it's place.

Inshallah you strive to please Allah subhana wa ta'ala as you compliment Islam, spread Islam, praise Islam, glorify islam, live to Islam's name.

Inshallah you will benefit greatly when reading the Glorious and Holy Quran while Allah subhana wa ta'ala is healing your heart, teaching your heart, fulfilling your heart and cleansing your heart with His words.

and Inshallah..

If you have had a bad day at work, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Appreciate that you have a job, because some people don't.

When you pay your bills, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala when you are able to pay them, for some don't have the luxuries to recieve such bills to pay or even the ability to gather enough of money to pay for the bills that aren't for profligate luxuries.

If you see a gray hair or are complaining about your bad haircut, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Think of the cancer patients in chemotherapy who wish they had hairs on their head.

When you find yourself waiting in a line or are the recipient of poor service, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Think of the people who have no food to eat and are hungry all the time.

When you realize how much work it is to take care of a house, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala that you have a home. Think of those who are homeless and wish they had a home to take care of.

When you feel like complaining because you have to walk a long distance from your car, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Think of what it would be like not to be able to walk!

If you are getting irritated by others' angers, apathy, ignorance, bitterness, or insecurities, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala. Things could be worse. You could be one of them!

When you think everything in your world is terrible and you want to give up, be thankful to Allah subhana wa ta'ala, think of the people who have been told they only have a certain amount of time to live. They don't want to give up.

Inshallah you have had a perfect day and that every day is just as wonderful in its own way. Inshallah you will be blessed with all you prayed for yourself and may those close and dear to you be granted their sincere du'as true.

Inshallah your deen is firm and true. Inshallah you thank Allah 'azawajaal for all the Blessings He's bestowed upon you and His merciful forgivenesses He's granted you.

Most of all, be thankful for Allah subhana wa ta'ala's presence in your life. He's blessed you with the gifts of seeing, hearing, moving, feeling, emotion, learning, and speaking. Do you need anything else to pass His test?

May Allah subhana wa ta'ala's blessings and grace surround you with happiness, peace, harmony, contentment, prosperity, and good health. May the noor of the Holy Quran fill your heart and soul. May the truth of Islam bring unity in our Ummah and may peace in the dunyaa prevail. May Allah subhana wa ta'ala accept your siyaam (fasting), qiyaam and i'bidaahs. Ameen!

ALHEMDULILAH ALHEMDULILAH ALHEMDULILAH ALHEMDULILAH ALHEMDULILAH YA RABB!!!!

Lastly, don't be an expecting pessimist, or a hoping optimist, be a THANKFUL REALIST.

[Edited with additions for better clarification, depth, and meaning.]

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wa'alaikum asalaam wa rahmatallah wa barakatu

Just One Minute

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatallah wa barakatu

Quote of the Day:

"There are two blessings that many people fail to make the most of: Good Health and Free Time." [Sahih Bukhari]

Time is of the essence, it is too precious to be wasted or neglected. The wiseperson is the one who pays attention to his time and does not treat it as avessel to be filled with cheap things and vain talk. Instead, he limits it to worthy efforts and righteous deeds that please Allah and benefit other people.

Every minute of a person’s life carries the potential to raise his own status and to make his people happier, little by little.

If you are keen to attain the highest position, and bring the most happiness to your people, then forget about relaxing and keep away from empty amusement.

In one minute you can do a lot of good and earn much reward. In just one minute, by giving in charity, studying, memorizing, or striving to do good deeds, you can make sure that this minute of your life is not wasted. One minute may be recorded in your book of good deeds if you know how to make the most of it and take care of it.

Strive to make the most of each minute. If you forget it, you forget the most important thing: the truth. There follows a list of things that can be done in one minute, by the permission of Allah:

1. In one minute you can recite Surat al-Fatihah 3 times, reciting rapidly and silently. Some scholars said that the reward for reading al-Fatihah is more than 600 hasanahs, so if you read it 3 times you will, by the permission of Allah, gain more than 1800 hasanahs – all of that in one minute.

2. In one minute you can recite Surat al-Ikhlaas (Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad) 20 times, reciting rapidly and silently. Reciting it once is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’aan. If you read it 20 times it is equivalent to reading the Qur’aan 7 times. If you read it 20 times in one minute each day, you will have read it 600 times in one month, and 7200 times in one year, which will be equal in reward to reading the Qur’aan 2400 times.

3. You can read one page of the Book of Allah in one minute.

4. You can memorize a short ayah of the Book of Allah in one minute.

5. In one minute you can say La illaha Illallah wahdahu la shareekalah, lahu'l mulk wa lahu'l hamd wa huwa 'ala kulu shay'in qadeer (There is no god except Allah alone with no partner; to Him be dominion and praise, and He is able to do all things) – 20 times. The reward for saying this is like freeing 8 slaves for the sake of Allah from among the sons of Isma’eel.

6. In one minute you can say Subhaan Allaahi wa bi hamdihi (Glory and praise be to Allah) 100 times. Whoever says that in one day will be forgiven for his sins even if they are like the foam of the sea.

7. In one minute you can say Subhaan Allahi wa bi hamdihi Subhaan Allaahil-‘Adheem (Glory and praise be to Allah, glory be to Allah the Almighty) 50 times. These are two phrases which are light on the lips, heavy in the balance and beloved to the Most Merciful, as was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim.

8. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “When I say ‘Subhaan Allaah, walhamdulillah, wa laa ilaah ilallah, wa Allahu akbar (Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god except Allah, and Allah is Most Great)’, this is more beloved to me than all that the sun risesupon.” (Narrated by Muslim). In one minute, you can say all of these words morethan 18 times. These words are the most beloved words to Allaah, the best of words, and they weigh heavily in the balance of good deeds, as was narrated in the saheeh ahadith.

9. In one minute you can say, Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa Billaah (there is no strength and no power except with Allaah) more than 40 times. This is one of the treasures of Paradise, as was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim. They are ameans of putting up with difficulties and of aiming to achieve great things.


10. In one minute you can say Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah approximately 50 times. This is the greatest word, for it is the word of Tawheed, the good word, the word that stands firm. If these are the last words of a person, he will enter Paradise, and there are other reports which indicate how great these words are.


11. In one minute you can say Subhaan Allaah wa bi hamdih, ‘adada khalqihi, waridaa nafsihi, wazinata ‘arshihi, wa midaada kalimaatihi (Glory and praise be to Allah, as much as the number of His creation, as much as pleases Him, as much as the weight of His Throne and as much as the ink of His words) more than 15 times. This words bring many more times the reward for other forms of tasbeeh and dhikr, as was reported in saheeh ahaadeeth from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).


12. In one minute you can seek the forgiveness of Allah more than 100 times by saying “Astaghfir-Allaah (I seek the forgiveness of Allaah). The virtues of seeking forgiveness are no secret, for it is the means of attaining forgiveness and entering Paradise, and it is the means of being granted a good life, increasing one’s strength, warding off disasters, making things easier, bringing rain and increasing one’s wealth and children.

13. You can say a few brief and concise words in one minute, and Allaah may bring about some good through them that you could never imagine.

14. In one minute you can send blessings on the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 50 times by saying Sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (May Allaah bless him and grant him peace). In return Allaah will send blessings upon you 500 hundred times because one blessing brings ten like it.

15. In one minute you can motivate your heart to give thanks to Allaah, to love Him, to fear Him, to put hope in Him, to long for Him, and thus travel through the stages of ‘uboodiyyah (total enslavement to Allaah). You could do this when you are lying on your bed or walking in the street.

16. In one minute you can read more than two pages of a useful book that is easy to understand.

17. In one minute you can uphold the ties of kinship by calling a relative onthe phone.

18. You can raise your hands and recite any du’aa’ you wish from the books of du’aa’, in one minute.

19. You can say salaams to and shake hands with a number of people in one minute.

20. You can forbid an evil action in one minute.

21. You can enjoin something good in one minute.

22. You can offer sincere advice to a brother in one minute.

23. You can console someone who is depressed in one minute.

24. You can remove something harmful from the road in one minute.

25. Making the most of one minute motivates you to make the most of other periods that would otherwise be wasted.

Al-Shaafa’i (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

'When people go to sleep, I let my tears flow, and I recite a verse of the most eloquent poetry. Is it not a waste that nights go by and I do not increase in knowledge, yet this time is counted as part of my life?'

Finally, the more sincere you are towards Allah and the more aware you are of Him, the greater will be your reward and the more your hasanaat will increase.

Note that most of these actions will not cost you anything; they do not require tahaarah (purity) and they will not tire you out or take much effort. On the contrary, you can do them whilst you are walking, or in your car, or lying down, or standing, or sitting, or waiting for somebody.

These actions are also among the greatest means of attaining happiness, expanding the chest (i.e., bringing relief and joy) and removing stress and anxiety. May Allaah help us and you to do that which He loves and which pleases Him. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad. Ameen!

[This was a cut n' paste article from an Islamic site but edited by me for better clarity.]

fi aman Allah
walaikum asalaam wa rahmatallah wa barakatu

Iman Booster

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatallah wa Barakatu

We've all had our moments- those moments where our iman is low and we just "ain't feelin' it"-but believe me, it's there. Here's a sad fact: When you aren't there for Allah, He's still there for you and unfortunately He doesn't need us- we need Him.

Iman Boosters:

1. Say La Hawla wala Quwata Illah billah (There is no power nor strength except of Allah)

2. Read some Q'uran

3. Have some patience (Read about Sayidna Ayoub sallahu 'alayhi wa salaam)

4. Spend some time alone, away from fitnah (includes backbiters, time wasters, disbelievers)

5. Memorize something (Du'a or ayah)

6. Pray with pure intentions, sabr (patience), and feeling.

7. Recite the shahada- La illaha illallah, Muhammadan rasul Allah.

8. Practice I'tikaaf (seclusion from everyone else to submit completely and fully to Allah subhana wa ta'ala)

Inshallah that will help.

Some Ayah's to keep in mind:

قُلْ إِنِّي أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ اللَّهَ مُخْلِصًا لَهُ الدِّينَ

Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion; [39:11]

وَأُمِرْتُ لأنْ أَكُونَ أَوَّلَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

"And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam." [39:12]


رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا بِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ وَاتَّبَعْنَا الرَّسُولَ فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ

"Our Lord! we believe in what Thou hast revealed, and we follow the Messenger; then write us down among those who bear witness." [3:53]


وَرَبَطْنَا عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ إِذْ قَامُوا فَقَالُوا رَبُّنَا رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأرْضِ لَنْ نَدْعُوَ مِنْ دُونِهِ إِلَهًا لَقَدْ قُلْنَا إِذًا شَطَطًا

We gave strength to their hearts: Behold, they stood up and said: "Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and of the earth: never shall we call upon any god other than Him: if we did, we should indeed have uttered an enormity! [18:14]

الَّذِي خَلَقَنِي فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ

"Who created me, and it is He Who guides me;

وَالَّذِي هُوَ يُطْعِمُنِي وَيَسْقِينِ

"Who gives me food and drink,

وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ

"And when I am ill, it is He Who cures me;

وَالَّذِي يُمِيتُنِي ثُمَّ يُحْيِينِ

"Who will cause me to die, and then to life (again);

وَالَّذِي أَطْمَعُ أَنْ يَغْفِرَ لِي خَطِيئَتِي يَوْمَ الدِّينِ

"And who, I hope, will forgive me my faults on the day of Judgment.

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي حُكْمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالصَّالِحِينَ

"O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous;

وَاجْعَلْ لِي لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ فِي الآخِرِينَ

"Grant me honourable mention on the tongue of truth among the latest (generations);

وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنْ وَرَثَةِ جَنَّةِ النَّعِيمِ

"Make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss;

وَاغْفِرْ لأبِي إِنَّهُ كَانَ مِنَ الضَّالِّينَ

"Forgive my father, for that he is among those astray;

وَلا تُخْزِنِي يَوْمَ يُبْعَثُونَ

"And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will be raised up;-[26:78-87]


Ameen!

fi aman Allah
walaikum Assalam Wa rahamtallah Wa barakatu

Thoughts of the Day

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatallah wa Barakatu

Quote of the Day:

Nothing is impossible to do when you do it for the sake of
Allah.

Rashid Al-Efasy...Seriously, best voice ever! mashallah mashallah :'(

[Only my salaah (prayers) will I never leave; it's my life, my world is in it.]

A moment for those ill in this world: May Allah grant you all shifaa when you think of Him, pray to Him, or hold Him upon the tips of your tongues; May He ease your suffering and pain; May you never have to feel sorry for yourself that you forget about your Lord and those that are still more in a critical condition than you; May your jihad be accepted ameen.

For those unfortunate: May Allah grant you all wealth: wealth in wisdom, wealth in knowledge, wealth in piety, and wealth in iman; then surely you can never leave this world as empty souls for the hereafter. May you be granted patience and ease. May the fathers be able to feed their children with their own hands and the mothers care for their own children with their own hands and may children never have to see their parents suffering for them. May your Jihad be accepted ameen.

For the hafidheen: May the word of Allah always be upon your tongue. May you strive to teach those what you have learned. May you do it for the sake of Allah and not for arrogance. May Allah grant you patience and ease during tafseer.

For the Muslimeen: May we all be guided upon siratul mustaqeem never looking upon the other x paths. May Allah cleanse our hearts from grudges, jealousy, and hate that we hold against each other. May we keep Allah subhana wa ta'ala in our hearts always; May we never be the followers of shaytan. May Allah increase our patience as sayidna Ayoub (pbuh), our beauty as sayidna Yusif (pbuh), and our wisdom as sayidna Muhammed (pbuh). May we speak only the word of Allah and begin with His name. Muhammed is the most common name in this world and may every Muhammed live up to his name! May we have the ability to forgive and forget. May we praise, glorify and praise Allah for everything he has created and distroyed. May we all meet in jannatul firdous!! May we provide unity amongst ourselves more than we boast about the madhab/sect we follow. Ameen.

Somethings been running too often through my mind lately..I blame our imam lol (May allah bless him ameen), he said something like, "When you look at old people most of them are religous, but when you see young people, they put off their iman for later. When you are young, you have your beauty, social status, school-work, a job, growing up, living your dreams, and many other things going on in your mind, that often you forget about Allah and death; yet when you are old, you have more time on your hands and you lose your beauty, social status, school, etc..and death is always upon your mind so you're constantly in dhikr with Allah because you know your day will be up soon..." Subhanallah, how true is that! So don't be a slave for your desires, or you'll end up being the slave that feeds The Fire!!

fi aman Allah
Walaikum Assalam Wa rahmatallah wa Barakatu