Who could be considered a Muslim
Who could be considered a Muslim
Gents and ladies, i wish to start a new discussion. Who do you all consider can be called " Muslims." ie what characteristics should they poses, can a good jew be considered a Muslim.
Re: Who could be considered a Muslim
That's like trying to compare apple with orange. An apple can never be orange; however, they are both fruits.fayaz006 wrote:Gents and ladies, i wish to start a new discussion. Who do you all consider can be called " Muslims." ie what characteristics should they poses, can a good jew be considered a Muslim.
A Jew can not be considered a muslim, unless he testifies to the shahada. The common bond that unites all Muslims is the Shahada, regardless of which school of thought he follows.
You probably didn't pay close attention.zznoor wrote:Shahada is first step. Only Shahada will make you Muslim in name only.
There are people who take Shahada to accomplish their needs.
Prophet himself has defined Muslim in his authentic words.
Anything more will bring in admin with his deletes.
I hope everybody are sinless after 16 chantas.
Salaam
I said any who who testify to shahada. Not simply read the shahada, but truly and genuinely accepts it with soul and heart and clear conscious.
While this makes one a muslim, but not a momin.
That is true you have to accepts 'Shahada' from your bottom of the heart. Khali bate karne se koi sacha Muslim nahi ban sakata. I have many Sunny freinds they considers themselves as "True Muslims" a strict Muslims/pakka Muslim but do not keep rozas in this holy month of Ramadan, while I know many Ismailis they keeps roza!! but many Muslims does not consider them as a true Muslims and ZZNoor is one of them.I said any who who testify to shahada. Not simply read the shahada, but truly and genuinely accepts it with soul and heart and clear conscious.
Beside fast there are more requirements.agakhani wrote:That is true you have to accepts 'Shahada' from your bottom of the heart. Khali bate karne se koi sacha Muslim nahi ban sakata. I have many Sunny freinds they considers themselves as "True Muslims" a strict Muslims/pakka Muslim but do not keep rozas in this holy month of Ramadan, while I know many Ismailis they keeps roza!! but many Muslims does not consider them as a true Muslims and ZZNoor is one of them.I said any who who testify to shahada. Not simply read the shahada, but truly and genuinely accepts it with soul and heart and clear conscious.
Guidance in Allah's book and Prophet.
Re: Who could be considered a Muslim
Brotherfayaz006 wrote:Gents and ladies, i wish to start a new discussion. Who do you all consider can be called " Muslims." ie what characteristics should they poses, can a good jew be considered a Muslim.
What is your understanding of Muslim?
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The question one must ask is what does it take to become a good human being ???Gents and ladies, i wish to start a new discussion. Who do you all consider can be called " Muslims." ie what characteristics should they poses, can a good jew be considered a Muslim.
People say "seek a true path" [siratal mustakim]....well I say seek TRUTH and where there is TRUTH, there is no need for religion
Be Good
Do Good
Love this one!shiraz.virani wrote:The question one must ask is what does it take to become a good human being ???Gents and ladies, i wish to start a new discussion. Who do you all consider can be called " Muslims." ie what characteristics should they poses, can a good jew be considered a Muslim.
People say "seek a true path" [siratal mustakim]....well I say seek TRUTH and where there is TRUTH, there is no need for religion
Be Good
Do Good
124000 Messengers and 49 Imams have come to deliver the message of humanity!
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"Of course there are many different interpretations. But the differences in interpretation is not a problem in Islam. I would even go so far as to say that Islam is a very broad religion. There's a very famous line by Allah in the Quran: "I have created you from one soul." With that line, he meant all of humanity." (Agakhan IV, Deutsche Welle 12 September Interview conducted by Günter Knabe )
"To be Muslim in the universal sense is to be one who longs to turn completely toward the ultimate Source, in Arabic called Allah. Who is and who is not truly Muslim is a secret known only to Allah Most High. No human being can judge another concerning this most intimate experience of affirming and returning to the One Reality. The question of where a person stands along the exalted way of Islam, of whether one practices the five times daily prayer, or even which prophet one follows among the many sent by Allah, can only be a subject for dialogue between the soul and its All-Merciful Lord. There can be no compulsion or persecution in authentic Islam. Whoever affirms and longs to return to the ultimate Source of the universe is the beloved spiritual sister or brother of the true Muslim. Since every soul is a ray from the Divine Light, this longing to turn and to return is the secret essence of each person. Thus all humanity, even all creation, is Muslim".(Heart of Islam by Lex Hixon)
"To be Muslim in the universal sense is to be one who longs to turn completely toward the ultimate Source, in Arabic called Allah. Who is and who is not truly Muslim is a secret known only to Allah Most High. No human being can judge another concerning this most intimate experience of affirming and returning to the One Reality. The question of where a person stands along the exalted way of Islam, of whether one practices the five times daily prayer, or even which prophet one follows among the many sent by Allah, can only be a subject for dialogue between the soul and its All-Merciful Lord. There can be no compulsion or persecution in authentic Islam. Whoever affirms and longs to return to the ultimate Source of the universe is the beloved spiritual sister or brother of the true Muslim. Since every soul is a ray from the Divine Light, this longing to turn and to return is the secret essence of each person. Thus all humanity, even all creation, is Muslim".(Heart of Islam by Lex Hixon)
I tend to agree more with Km and Shiraz. However also consider the following Quranic ayats and then contemplate whether shahada is really necessary to be a Muslim.
2-135 And they (the Jews) say, "Be Jews" or (the Christians say,) "Be Christians (hudan aw nasara), that you may be rightly guided." Say (to them, O Messenger): "Rather, the Way of Abraham of pure faith (is what we choose, the Way free from unbelief, associating partners with God and hypocrisy, that we may be rightly guided.)" Abraham was never of those who associate partners with God.
136(O Muslims! You) declare: "We have believed in God (without associating any partners with Him), and that which has been sent down to us, and that which was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Prophets who were raised in the tribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesus, and that (knowledge, Wisdom and Prophethood) which was given to all other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them (in believing), and we are Muslims (submitted to Him wholly and exclusively)."
138(O Muslims, say: "We take) the "color" of God (the "color" that He has put on the whole universe, not the color some party put upon themselves through some rites in the name of religion )." Who is better than God in coloring, (and whose color is better than God’s)? And We are those who worship Him (as He is to be worshipped,) exclusively."
139 Say: "Do you dispute with us concerning God (as if He had said Paradise is only for the Jews or the Christians) seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord (He has created and provides for us as well as for you). (Whatever He commands us to believe, He also commands you to believe. Yet if you persist in disputing and asserting your superiority, then) to us are accounted our deeds, and to you, your deeds. It is we who are sincere to Him (in believing in Him and worshipping Him exclusively)."
Also the following ayat
2-69 Surely be they of those who declare faith (the Community of Muhammad) and be they of those who are the Jews or the Sabaeans, or the Christians (or of another faith) – whoever truly and sincerely believes in God and the Last Day and does good, righteous deeds – they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.
Well by the above ayats belief in one God and having the right set ethics is the defining principle of Muslims according to the Quran.
So what do you think? Is Shahada really necessary or does ever faith has its share of "Muslums"?
2-135 And they (the Jews) say, "Be Jews" or (the Christians say,) "Be Christians (hudan aw nasara), that you may be rightly guided." Say (to them, O Messenger): "Rather, the Way of Abraham of pure faith (is what we choose, the Way free from unbelief, associating partners with God and hypocrisy, that we may be rightly guided.)" Abraham was never of those who associate partners with God.
136(O Muslims! You) declare: "We have believed in God (without associating any partners with Him), and that which has been sent down to us, and that which was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Prophets who were raised in the tribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesus, and that (knowledge, Wisdom and Prophethood) which was given to all other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them (in believing), and we are Muslims (submitted to Him wholly and exclusively)."
138(O Muslims, say: "We take) the "color" of God (the "color" that He has put on the whole universe, not the color some party put upon themselves through some rites in the name of religion )." Who is better than God in coloring, (and whose color is better than God’s)? And We are those who worship Him (as He is to be worshipped,) exclusively."
139 Say: "Do you dispute with us concerning God (as if He had said Paradise is only for the Jews or the Christians) seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord (He has created and provides for us as well as for you). (Whatever He commands us to believe, He also commands you to believe. Yet if you persist in disputing and asserting your superiority, then) to us are accounted our deeds, and to you, your deeds. It is we who are sincere to Him (in believing in Him and worshipping Him exclusively)."
Also the following ayat
2-69 Surely be they of those who declare faith (the Community of Muhammad) and be they of those who are the Jews or the Sabaeans, or the Christians (or of another faith) – whoever truly and sincerely believes in God and the Last Day and does good, righteous deeds – they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.
Well by the above ayats belief in one God and having the right set ethics is the defining principle of Muslims according to the Quran.
So what do you think? Is Shahada really necessary or does ever faith has its share of "Muslums"?
MHI said in Walk the Talk with the Aga Khan in an interview with NDTV.fayaz006 wrote:I tend to agree more with Km and Shiraz. However also consider the following Quranic ayats and then contemplate whether shahada is really necessary to be a Muslim.
"abide by basic identification of what makes a muslim which is the shahada"
here's the full video
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/walk-t ... han/293281
Can you give me a favor, can you ask your self : are you full filling all the requirements as Prophet Mohammed (s.a.) taught and as quoted and instructed in Quran to follow us?Beside fast there are more requirements.
Guidance in Allah's book and Prophet.
"Sirf bate karna bahot asan hai , lekin kar ke dikhana bada mushkil hai"
Sorry brother Shiraz,People say "seek a true path" [siratal mustakim]....well I say seek TRUTH and where there is TRUTH, there is no need for religion icon_wink.gif
I, do not agree with your above comments because if "truth" was the sufficient then I think not even a single religions were ever started. Religions are necessary in human lives, religions teach us how to behave? it teach us what is good deeds and which is bad deeds? if there were no religion then we could not have learned this, our lives would had like animals and we would had be living in dark ages. there was not any society, not a single rules to follow no govt because we would have been living like animals.
So religion is necessary, it was before and it will be in future.
Kbhai,
Wel come back in this forum after long time, I guess more than year! where have you been? hope every think ok with you.
I, do not know about other readers but as long as I am concerned then let me tell you this: I have learned a lot from you, Admin and brother Shiraz, so, I was missing you badly I also inquired about you in Calgary but no success so, please post your comments as you used to do before.
Wel come back in this forum after long time, I guess more than year! where have you been? hope every think ok with you.
I, do not know about other readers but as long as I am concerned then let me tell you this: I have learned a lot from you, Admin and brother Shiraz, so, I was missing you badly I also inquired about you in Calgary but no success so, please post your comments as you used to do before.
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Fayaz said :
"and does good, righteous deeds "
You asked :
"Looking at what's going on today I would say.....Every religion/ faith has its share of HUMAN'S"
And also brother, some worship god by chanting ginans....some worship him by performing 5 times/ 7 times salaat...some do it by pleasing god by making nandi....some do it by going to hajj.
But does allah[swt] want all this ???
No!!!!
What he wants or expects from Humans is that we behave like one...Freewill is not like a new iPhone that comes with an ios upgrade, it is equally given to all the humans....some use it to do good and some use it to do bad and this is the test.
“For each [community] We have appointed from you a law [-giver]) and a way. Had God willed, He could have made you one community. But that He might try you by that which He has given you [He has made you as you are]. So vie with one another in good works”
5:48
There is only one religion that starts and ends with kindness, the way people describe it is different...
“An elephant was brought to a group of blind men who had never encountered such an animal before. One felt a leg and reported that an elephant is a great living pillar. Another felt the trunk and reported that an elephant is a great snake. Another felt a tusk and reported that an elephant is like a sharp plough share, and so on. And then they all quarreled together, each claiming that his own account was the truth and therefore all the others false. In fact of course, they were all true, but each referring only to one aspect of the total reality and all expressed in very imperfect analogies."
Do not be like those who are God fearing, be God loving
peace.
Brother Fayaz, you have answered your own question by posting this aayat. I specifically want you to pay special attention toAlso the following ayat
2-69 Surely be they of those who declare faith (the Community of Muhammad) and be they of those who are the Jews or the Sabaeans, or the Christians (or of another faith) – whoever truly and sincerely believes in God and the Last Day and does good, righteous deeds – they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.
Well by the above ayats belief in one God and having the right set ethics is the defining principle of Muslims according to the Quran.
So what do you think? Is Shahada really necessary or does ever faith has its share of "Muslums"?
"and does good, righteous deeds "
You asked :
Well, I would go beyond that and sayIs Shahada really necessary or does every faith has its share of "Muslims"?
"Looking at what's going on today I would say.....Every religion/ faith has its share of HUMAN'S"
And also brother, some worship god by chanting ginans....some worship him by performing 5 times/ 7 times salaat...some do it by pleasing god by making nandi....some do it by going to hajj.
But does allah[swt] want all this ???
No!!!!
What he wants or expects from Humans is that we behave like one...Freewill is not like a new iPhone that comes with an ios upgrade, it is equally given to all the humans....some use it to do good and some use it to do bad and this is the test.
“For each [community] We have appointed from you a law [-giver]) and a way. Had God willed, He could have made you one community. But that He might try you by that which He has given you [He has made you as you are]. So vie with one another in good works”
5:48
There is only one religion that starts and ends with kindness, the way people describe it is different...
“An elephant was brought to a group of blind men who had never encountered such an animal before. One felt a leg and reported that an elephant is a great living pillar. Another felt the trunk and reported that an elephant is a great snake. Another felt a tusk and reported that an elephant is like a sharp plough share, and so on. And then they all quarreled together, each claiming that his own account was the truth and therefore all the others false. In fact of course, they were all true, but each referring only to one aspect of the total reality and all expressed in very imperfect analogies."
Do not be like those who are God fearing, be God loving
peace.
Who consider Muslim?
This answer is for Z...., In men these peoples are consider as Muslim as per my once a strict Sunny but now a days become non religiois person, who keeps beard but shave the mustache all the way,clean cut (safachat) who k eeps their pajama/sherwani 4 to 5 inch above the foot knees! Who keeps their ladies in Burkhas so that nobody can see their faces! Who does not keeps roza in Ramadan but lied every one that he has kept roza, who lies all day long and sware Allah in tiny things, who eat more then triple in Ramadan, who curshes ( gali bolna ) after each word! Who look at every women and thinking to have .x with them.
sorry this is not my words but my close freind and colligue"s words, who once used to be strict Muslim but now he has no religion.
Tomorrow I will ask him who is consider Muslims in ladies!? So be ready for another bombshell!.
This answer is for Z...., In men these peoples are consider as Muslim as per my once a strict Sunny but now a days become non religiois person, who keeps beard but shave the mustache all the way,clean cut (safachat) who k eeps their pajama/sherwani 4 to 5 inch above the foot knees! Who keeps their ladies in Burkhas so that nobody can see their faces! Who does not keeps roza in Ramadan but lied every one that he has kept roza, who lies all day long and sware Allah in tiny things, who eat more then triple in Ramadan, who curshes ( gali bolna ) after each word! Who look at every women and thinking to have .x with them.
sorry this is not my words but my close freind and colligue"s words, who once used to be strict Muslim but now he has no religion.
Tomorrow I will ask him who is consider Muslims in ladies!? So be ready for another bombshell!.
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Zznoor asked
All this fasting, zakat, no pork chops has physical and social benefits for humans....The more good you do, the closer you get to understand the divine being.
Zakat :-
Whenever you give a portion of your wealth to the poor and needy you feel a sense of satisfaction. It also helps to cater the welfare of the poor and needy
For example, zznoor who is not religious at all !!! goes on a trip to India and there she meets a family who cannot afford to send their daughter sarah to school, In that situation zznoor promises to help the family financially until sarah completes her masters. zznoor invests XYZ amount for XYZ years in sarah who is not only all grown up but also a Phd.
Sarah opened her own clinic in India and providing service to the poor and needy at nominal or no cost.
The compassion shown by zznoor a decade ago is now carry forwarded by sarah who is contributing in welfare of poor and needy.
Fasting :-
Now fasting has soooo many health benefits and I'm sure you are aware of that so lets not get into the details of it.
Pork :-
Pork consumption is prohibited in Islam because it causes serious health issues.
Salat :-
Prayers is nothing but a form of yoga...It is when both your brain [intellect] and body are in harmony.
A humble, compassionate, good doer, helpful natured human being who speaks the truth is a true muslim.Who is considered muslim ?
All this fasting, zakat, no pork chops has physical and social benefits for humans....The more good you do, the closer you get to understand the divine being.
Zakat :-
Whenever you give a portion of your wealth to the poor and needy you feel a sense of satisfaction. It also helps to cater the welfare of the poor and needy
For example, zznoor who is not religious at all !!! goes on a trip to India and there she meets a family who cannot afford to send their daughter sarah to school, In that situation zznoor promises to help the family financially until sarah completes her masters. zznoor invests XYZ amount for XYZ years in sarah who is not only all grown up but also a Phd.
Sarah opened her own clinic in India and providing service to the poor and needy at nominal or no cost.
The compassion shown by zznoor a decade ago is now carry forwarded by sarah who is contributing in welfare of poor and needy.
Fasting :-
Now fasting has soooo many health benefits and I'm sure you are aware of that so lets not get into the details of it.
Pork :-
Pork consumption is prohibited in Islam because it causes serious health issues.
Salat :-
Prayers is nothing but a form of yoga...It is when both your brain [intellect] and body are in harmony.
Just one observation. All in all good post.shiraz.virani wrote: Fasting :-
Now fasting has soooo many health benefits and I'm sure you are aware of that so lets not get into the details of it.
About fasting: health benefit maybe and that could be just another reason. But my take is that when we practice restraining/restraining from eating / drinking at zahiri level, and with understanding the essence and moral of fasting, we can equally restrain internally ourselves from doing unwanted deeds and actions, even thoughts and intentions. It all starts at exoteric level of restraining from food and water.
In other words, getting control of our nafs. And a true muslim's goal should be to practice true fasting all year round, and not only during the month of ramadan.
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tret said :
Fasting has nothing to do with pleasing god, like I said tret....some hindu pilgrims fast on certain days of the week and practice a strict diet. Now that has nothing to do with the religion but it has everything to do with human body.
Fasting helps remove or reduce the amount of toxic level in a human body....Remember what sir sultan mohd shah said ??? ....."A healthy body is a temple of god"
Now we can add spirituality to it but for me fasting is nothing but cleansing one's self and yes I would agree with you that it does help in controlling one's senses which is important and the whole point of fasting
Look at the beauty of this faith, most of the things that allah[swt] prohibits for us is for our own good...be it pork consumption, drinking, gambling, fasting, praying and so on
Yes I agree !!!Just one observation. All in all good post.
About fasting: health benefit maybe and that could be just another reason. But my take is that when we practice restraining/restraining from eating / drinking at zahiri level, and with understanding the essence and moral of fasting, we can equally restrain internally ourselves from doing unwanted deeds and actions, even thoughts and intentions. It all starts at exoteric level of restraining from food and water.
In other words, getting control of our nafs. And a true muslim's goal should be to practice true fasting all year round, and not only during the month of ramadan.
Fasting has nothing to do with pleasing god, like I said tret....some hindu pilgrims fast on certain days of the week and practice a strict diet. Now that has nothing to do with the religion but it has everything to do with human body.
Fasting helps remove or reduce the amount of toxic level in a human body....Remember what sir sultan mohd shah said ??? ....."A healthy body is a temple of god"
Now we can add spirituality to it but for me fasting is nothing but cleansing one's self and yes I would agree with you that it does help in controlling one's senses which is important and the whole point of fasting
Look at the beauty of this faith, most of the things that allah[swt] prohibits for us is for our own good...be it pork consumption, drinking, gambling, fasting, praying and so on
Yes, and brothers yes, I know all above you have wrote and many more which you even do not know! i.e. whom to consider a true Muslim but for a special lady who just awarded PHD digree in coping nd pasting by our honorable Brother Admin and for a one of her arrogant puppet I have to go out of my way to bring in their knowledge that not all readers are stupids like they are.
You may have noticed that Shiraz! I am giving a very decent and polite answers to others? I am asking you Shiraz.
You may have noticed that Shiraz! I am giving a very decent and polite answers to others? I am asking you Shiraz.
Who are Muslims?
Q 103 Sura Al-Asr [Yusufali]
By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),
Verily Man is in loss,
Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.
Q 25 Sura Al-Furkan [Yusufali]
63-68]
And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!";
Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing;
Those who say,
"Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous,-
"Evil indeed is it as an abode, and as a place to rest in";
Those who, when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes);
Those who invoke not, with Allah, any other god, nor slay such life as Allah has made sacred except for just cause, nor commit fornication; - and any that does this (not only) meets punishment.
Q 25 Sura Al-Furkan [Yusufali]
71-74]
And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) conversion;-
Those who witness no falsehood, and, if they pass by futility, they pass by it with honourable (avoidance);
Those who, when they are admonished with the Signs of their Lord, droop not down at them as if they were deaf or blind;
And those who pray, "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives/Husband(s) and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous."
Q 39 Az-Zumar [Yusufali]
10-12]
Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord, good is (the reward) for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!"
Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion;
"And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."
Eid Mubarak
Q 103 Sura Al-Asr [Yusufali]
By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),
Verily Man is in loss,
Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.
Q 25 Sura Al-Furkan [Yusufali]
63-68]
And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!";
Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing;
Those who say,
"Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous,-
"Evil indeed is it as an abode, and as a place to rest in";
Those who, when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes);
Those who invoke not, with Allah, any other god, nor slay such life as Allah has made sacred except for just cause, nor commit fornication; - and any that does this (not only) meets punishment.
Q 25 Sura Al-Furkan [Yusufali]
71-74]
And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) conversion;-
Those who witness no falsehood, and, if they pass by futility, they pass by it with honourable (avoidance);
Those who, when they are admonished with the Signs of their Lord, droop not down at them as if they were deaf or blind;
And those who pray, "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives/Husband(s) and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous."
Q 39 Az-Zumar [Yusufali]
10-12]
Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord, good is (the reward) for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!"
Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion;
"And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."
Eid Mubarak
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True Muslims
Sura Aalam-Imran
Shakir 3:102-5]
O you who believe! be careful of (your duty to) Allah with the care which is due to Him, and do not die unless you are Muslims.
And hold fast by the covenant (Rope) of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire, then He saved you from it, thus does Allah make clear to you His communications that you may follow the right way.
And from among you there should be a party who invite to good and enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong, and these it is that shall be successful.
And be not like those who became divided and disagreed after clear arguments had come to them, and these it is that shall have a grievous chastisement.
Sura As Shura
Shakir 42:36-43]
So whatever thing you are given, that is only a provision of this world's life, and what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who believe and rely on their Lord.
And those who. shun the great sins and indecencies, and whenever they are angry they forgive.
And those who respond to their Lord and keep up prayer(Salat), and their rule is to take counsel among themselves, and who spend out of what We have given them.
And those who, when great wrong afflicts them, defend themselves.
And the recompense of evil is punishment like it, but whoever forgives and amends, he shall have his reward from Allah; surely He does not love the unjust.
And whoever defends himself after his being oppressed, these it is against whom there is no way (to blame).
The way (to blame) is only against those who oppress men and revolt in the earth unjustly; these shall have a painful punishment.
And whoever is patient and forgiving, these most surely are actions due to courage.
Sura Aalam-Imran
Shakir 3:102-5]
O you who believe! be careful of (your duty to) Allah with the care which is due to Him, and do not die unless you are Muslims.
And hold fast by the covenant (Rope) of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire, then He saved you from it, thus does Allah make clear to you His communications that you may follow the right way.
And from among you there should be a party who invite to good and enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong, and these it is that shall be successful.
And be not like those who became divided and disagreed after clear arguments had come to them, and these it is that shall have a grievous chastisement.
Sura As Shura
Shakir 42:36-43]
So whatever thing you are given, that is only a provision of this world's life, and what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who believe and rely on their Lord.
And those who. shun the great sins and indecencies, and whenever they are angry they forgive.
And those who respond to their Lord and keep up prayer(Salat), and their rule is to take counsel among themselves, and who spend out of what We have given them.
And those who, when great wrong afflicts them, defend themselves.
And the recompense of evil is punishment like it, but whoever forgives and amends, he shall have his reward from Allah; surely He does not love the unjust.
And whoever defends himself after his being oppressed, these it is against whom there is no way (to blame).
The way (to blame) is only against those who oppress men and revolt in the earth unjustly; these shall have a painful punishment.
And whoever is patient and forgiving, these most surely are actions due to courage.
Farman to cover (Hijab) is in Quran, Niqaab was commanded to the Prophet's wives.agakhani wrote:Who only wears the Hejabs the other peoples who are not wearing hejab are not considered Muslims!!!!. believe me. periodSo who could be considered Muslim?
Read this in defense of a Hijab by a Muslimah
BTW third wife of Aga Kha ii ,Shams al-Muluk, the daughter of Khurshid Kulah Khanum , She has been described as "a well-rounded woman with soft good looks and luminous dark eyes hidden behind her yashmak" and a woman who "proved herself to be a most remarkable lady of rare attainments and great organizing power, and was well-known throughout the Muslim world".There are journalists who report the truth and even risk their lives in doing so. Some have been imprisoned and some have even been killed for just telling the truth. Their lives had been taken because they believed in free speech. They stood for the oppressed and stood against injuctice. To them is my utmost respect. They are amongst the heroes of the world today.
However there are also many journalists who are nothing but scaremongers, and they wouldn’t report the truth even if it hits them in the face. They don’t represent the voice of the people, they represent the voice of the government and the elites. They are nothing but puppets to those who wish to destroy the world we live in today. To them I write this open letter.
Dear Sir / Madam
For over a decade you have demonised me and my religion. You have spoken for me, and said that I am oppressed, but you never truly want to listen to what I have to say.
I don’t wear wear the niqab (face veil), and you still can’t see my face. You can’t see my body language, but I know you can understand me clearly. Let me say this clearly, what Muslim women wear, is none of your business. If it scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable then I suggest you look the other way, look down or look up, but know that we don’t dress to please you. You are insignificant to us, and we think you should keep your backwards opinions to yourself. Yes it is backwards to be intolerant of the beliefs of others. It is backwards to think that the European way of life is superior to the way of life of others.
Learn from history and know that in early Islam, women were business women, ministers, scholars and warriors who fought men on the battlefields. Learn from history that only as far back as 150 years ago in Europe, the ‘intellectual’ men amongst you were having a debate to decide whether women have souls or not, and whether a woman could even be classified as a human being. Yes you have come far, and thank God that you did. However this does not make you superior, it just makes you more clever than what you were 150 years ago.
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I will let you figure out what "yashmak" is.
That was then almost century old story talk about today's situation; what is going on in the worlds and some countries which are opposing Hejab and trying to put ban on it,BTW third wife of Aga Kha ii ,Shams al-Muluk, the daughter of Khurshid Kulah Khanum , She has been described as "a well-rounded woman with soft good looks and luminous dark eyes hidden behind her yashmak" and a woman who "proved herself to be a most remarkable lady of rare attainments and great organizing power, and was well-known throughout the Muslim world".
I will let you figure out what "yashmak" is.
like Spain do not surprise if ban on Hejab comes in USA.
BTW:- My friend an colleague who turned from Sunny to no religion person, he is busy I will meet him on next Wednesday and I will ask him who is real Muslim women, so be patience," Is dafa teri Khatiya khadi kar dunga"