A Time With Halimah

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Like many other women in Mecca, Aminah decided to send her son away from the city for his early years to the desert where it was more healthy. Women from the desert used to come to Mecca to collect the new babies and they would then keep them until they developed into strong children, for which they were well paid by the parents.

Among the women who traveled to Mecca to fetch a new baby at the time Aminah's son was born, was a Bedouin woman called Halimah. With her was her husband and baby son. They had always been very poor but this year things were harder than ever because there had been famine. The donkey that earned Halimah on the journey was so weak from hunger that he often stumbled. Halimah's own baby son cried all the time because his mother could not feed him properly. Even their she-camel did not give them one drop of milk. Halimah did not know what to do. She thought to herself, 'How can I possibly feed another baby when I haven't got enough milk even for my own son?'

At last they reached Mecca. All the other women of the tribe to which Halimah belonged, the Bani Sa'd, found a child to take back with them, but not Halimah. The only baby left was Muhammad (pbuh). Usually the father paid the wet-nurse but Mohammed’s father was dead. So no one wanted to take him, even though he was from one of the noblest families of Quraysh. Halimah did not want to take him either, but she did not want to be the only woman to go back to her tribe without a baby to bring up. She asked her husband whether she should take Muhammad (pbuh) or not. He advised her to do so, adding, 'Perhaps Allah will bless us because of him.' They started on the return journey and as soon as Halimah began to feed Muhammad (pbuh) her milk suddenly increased and she had enough for him as well as her baby son. When they were back home, everything began to change.

The land became green, and the date trees, one of their main sources of food, gave lots of fruit. Even the sheep and their old she-camel began to give plenty of milk.

Halimah and her husband knew that this good fortune had come because they had the new baby, Muhammad (pbuh), whom they had come to love as if he were their own son.

When Muhammad (pbuh) was two years old, Halimah took him back to his mother. She pleaded with Aminah, however, to let her keep him for a little longer, and to her great joy the mother agreed. During his time with Halimah's family in the desert, Muhammad (pbuh) played with her children and together they would take the sheep out to graze. At other times, however, Halimah would often find him sitting alone. It is said that on one occasion, two angels came to Muhammad (pbuh) and washed his heart with snow. In this way Allah made his heart pure for He intended Muhammad (pbuh) to be greater than any man ever born and to become the Seal of the Prophets.

In the Name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful
“Did We not expand thy breast for thee And eased thee of thy burden Which weighed down thy back; And exalted thy fame? So truly with hardship comes ease, Truly with hardship comes ease. So when thou art relieved, still toil And strive to please thy Lord. (Koran xciv.1-8)

When Halimah finally took Muhammad (pbuh) back to Aminah, he was a healthy, strong boy. Later he would look back with joy on the time he had spent with Halimah, and he always thought of himself as one of the Bani Sa'd.

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The Prophet Is Born

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One day, while travelling north, one of the Arab tribes from Mecca met a hermit in the desert. Some of the men stopped to speak with him. Hermits were known to be wise and the Arabs often asked their advice. The hermit asked where they had come from. When they replied that they were from Mecca, he told them that Allah would soon send a prophet, who would come from their people. They asked the name of this prophet and the hermit answered that his name would be Muhammad and that he would guide them to a new way of life.

Meanwhile in Mecca, Aminah, although saddened by the loss of her husband, felt especially well and strong as she awaited the birth of her baby. During this time she dreamt of many things. On one occasion it was as if a great light were shining out of her, and on another she heard a voice telling her that she would have a boy and that his name would be Muhammad. She never forgot that voice but she told no one about it.

On Monday, the twelfth day of Rabi al-Awwal in the Year of the Elephant, Aminah gave birth to a son. Allah sends man many signs when one of His chosen Prophets is born and on that twelfth day of Rabi al-Awwal in the year 570 A.D, many such signs were seen. Some were seen by Jewish scholars who had read in their scriptures of a coming Prophet. One of these learned men in Yathrib, for instance, saw a brilliant new star he had never seen before as he studied the heavens that night. He called the people around him and, pointing the star out to them, told them a Prophet must have been born. That same night another Jew was passing by the meeting place of the leaders of Quraysh in Mecca. He asked them if a baby boy had just been born and told them that if it were true, this would be the Prophet of the Arab nation.

Aminah sent news of the birth to her father-in-law, 'Abd al-Muttalib, who was sitting near the Ka'bah at the time. He was very happy and began at once to think of a name for the boy. An ordinary name would not do. Six days came and went and still he had not decided. But on the seventh day, as he lay asleep near the Ka’bah, 'Abd al-Muttalib dreamt that he should give the baby the unusual name of Muhammad, just as Aminah herself had dreamt. And the child was called Muhammad (pbuh), which means 'the Praised One'. When 'Abd al-Muttalib told the leaders of Quraysh what he had named his grandson, many of them asked, 'Why did you not choose the sort of name that is used by our people?' At once he replied, 'I want him to be praised by Allah in the heavens and praised by men on earth.

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The Elephant Refuses To Move

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Abrahah, who came from Abyssinia-a country in Africa-conquered Yemen and was made vice-regent there. Later, he noticed that at a certain time of the year large numbers of people would travel from all over Yemen and the rest of Arabia to Mecca. He asked the reason for this and was told that they were going on pilgrimage to the Ka'bah. Abrahah hated the idea of Mecca being more important than his own country, so he decided to build a church of colored marble, with doors of gold and ornaments of silver, and ordered the people to visit it instead of the Ka'bah. But no one obeyed him.

Abrahah became angry and decided to destroy the Ka1bah. He prepared a large army led by an elephant and set off towards Mecca. When the Meccans heard that he was coming they became very frightened. Abrahah's army was huge and they could not fight it. But how could they let him destroy the Holy Ka'bah? They went to ask the advice of their leader, 'Abd al-Muttalib. When Abrahah arrived outside Mecca, 'Abd al-Muttalib went to meet him. Abrahah said, 'What do you want?' Abrahah had taken Abd al-Muttalib's camels, which he had found grazing as he entered Mecca, so ‘Abd al-Muttalib replied, 'I want my camels back.' Abrahah was very surprised and said, 'I have come to destroy your Holy Ka’bah, the holy place of your fathers, and you ask me about some camels?' 'Abd al-Muttalib replied calmly, ‘The camels belong to me; the Ka’bah belongs to Allah and He will protect it.' Then he left Abrahah and went back to Quraysh and ordered them to leave Mecca and wait for their enemies in the mountains.

In the morning Abrahah prepared to enter the town. He put armor on his elephant and drew up his troops for battle. He intended to destroy the Ka'bah and then return to Yemen. At that moment, however, the elephant knelt down and refused to get up, no matter how much the soldiers tried to get it to move by beating it.

But when they turned its face in the direction of Yemen it immediately got up and started off. In fact, it did the same in any other direction, but as soon as they pointed it towards Mecca it knelt down again. Suddenly, flocks of birds appeared from over the sea. Each bird carried three stones as small as peas and they dropped them on Abrahah1s army. The soldiers suddenly fell ill. Even Abrahah was hit by the stones and fled in fear with the rest of his army back to Yemen, where he later died. On seeing their enemy flee the Arabs came down from the mountains to the Ka’bah and gave thanks to Allah.

After this, Quraysh gained great respect and became known as 'the people of Allah', and the year in which these events took place, 570A.D, was named the 'Year of the Elephant'. In that year Allah had saved the Ka'bah and he would soon bring forth a Prophet from among Quraysh. In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful: “Hast thou not seen how thy Lord dealt with the owners of the Elephant? Did He not bring their stratagem to naught, And send against them swarms of flying creatures, Which pelted them with stones of baked clay, And made them like green crops devoured (by cattle)? (Koran cv.1-5)

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The Promise At Zamzam

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The well of Zamzam, which disappeared when the Arabs placed idols at the Ka'bah, remained buried under the sand. Thus, for many years the people of Quraysh had to fetch their water from far away. One day 'Abd al-Muttalib was very tired from doing this and fell asleep next to the Ka’bah. He had a dream in which he was told to dig up Zamzam. When he woke up he was puzzled because he did not know what Zamzam was, the well having disappeared many years before he was born. The next day he had the same dream, but this time he was told where to find the well.

'Abd al-Muttalib had one son at that time, and together they began to dig. The work was so difficult that ‘Abd al-Muttalib made an oath to Allah that if one day he were to have ten sons to help him and stand by him, in return he would sacrifice one of them in Allah's honor. After working for three days they finally found the well of Zamzam. Pilgrims have been drinking from it ever since. The years passed by and 'Abd al-Muttalib did have ten sons. They grew into fine, strong men and the time came for him to keep his promise to Allah. He told his sons about the promise and they agreed that he had to sacrifice one of them To see which one it would be, they decided to draw lots, which was the custom of Quraysh when deciding important matters. 'Abd al-Muttalib told each son to get an arrow and write his own name upon it and then to bring it to him. This they did, after which he took them to the Ka'bah where there was a man whose special task it was to cast arrows and pick one from among them. This man solemnly proceeded to do this. On the arrow he chose was written the name of 'Abd Allah, the youngest and favorite son of 'Abd al-Muttalib. Even so, the father took his son near the Ka'bah and prepared to sacrifice him.

Many of the Quraysh leaders were present and they became very angry because 'Abd Allah was very young and much loved by everyone. They tried to think of a way to save his life. Someone suggested that the advice of a wise old woman who lived in Yathrib should be sought, and so 'Abd al-Muttalib took his son and went to see if she could decide what to do. Some of the Meccans went with them and when they got there the woman asked, 'What is the price of a man's life?' They told her, 'Ten camels', for at that time if one man killed another, his family would have to give ten camels to the dead man's family in order to keep the peace among them. So the woman told them to go back to the Ka’bah and draw lots between 'Abd Allah and ten camels. If the camels were chosen, they were to be killed and the meat given to the poor. If 'Abd Allah was picked then ten more camels were to be added and the lots drawn again and again until they finally fell on the camels.

‘Abd al-Muttalib returned to the Ka’bah with his son and the people of Mecca. There they started to draw lots between ‘Abd Allah and the camels, starting with ten camels. ‘Abd al-Muttalib prayed to Allah to spare his son and everyone waited in silence for the result. The choice fell on ‘Abd Allah, so his father added ten more camels. Again the choice fell on ‘Abd Allah, so they did the same thing again and again, adding ten camels each time. Finally they reached one hundred camels, and only then did the lot fall on the camels. ‘Abd Allah was saved and everyone was very happy. 'Abd al-Muttalib however, wanted to make sure that this was the true result so he repeated the draw three times and each time it fell on the camels. He then gave thanks to Allah that He had spared ‘Abd Allah's life. The camels were sacrificed and there was enough food for the entire city, even the animals and birds. 'Abd Allah grew up to be a handsome young man and his father eventually chose Aminah, the daughter of Wahb, as a wife for him. It was a good match for she was the finest of Quraysh women and 'Abd Allah the best of the men. He spent several months with his wife but then he had to leave her and travel with one of the caravans to trade with Syria. On his way back to Mecca from Syria 'Abd Allah became ill and had to stop off in Yathrib to recover. The caravan, however, continued on its way and arrived back in Mecca without him. On hearing of 'Abd Allah's illness, ‘Abd al-Muttalib sent another son, al-Hareth, to bring 'Abd Allah back to Mecca, but he was too late.

When he arrived in Yathrib ‘Abd Allah was dead. Aminah was heart-broken to lose her husband and the father of the child she would soon give birth to. Only Allah knew that this orphan child would one day be a great Prophet.

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The Children Of Ishmael

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Over the years Ishmael's children themselves had children. His descendants increased and formed tribes which spread out all over Arabia. One of these tribes was called Quraysh. Its people never moved away from Mecca and always lived near the Ka'bah. One of the duties of the leader of Quraysh was to look after those who came on pilgrimage to the Ka'bah. The, pilgrims would come from all over Arabia and it was a great honor to provide them with food and water.

As time passed, however, the Arabs stopped worshipping Allah directly and started bringing idols back with them from the different countries they visited. These idols were placed at the Ka'bah, which was no longer regarded as the Sanctuary of Allah, as Abraham had intended it. It was, however, still respected by the Arabs. Around this time the well of Zamzam disappeared beneath the sand. Also at this time, Qusayy, one of the leaders of Quraysh, became ruler over Mecca. He held the keys of the temple and had the right to give water to the pilgrims, to feed them, to take charge of meetings, and to hand out war banners before battle. It was also in his house that Quraysh settled their affairs. After Qusayy's death, his son 'Abdu Manaf, who had become famous during his father's lifetime, took over the leadership of Quraysh. After him came his son Hashim. It is said that Hashim was the first to begin the two great caravan journeys of Quraysh, one in the summer to Syria and the north, and one in the winter to Yemen and the south. As a result, Mecca grew rich and became a large and important centre of trade.

One summer Hashim went north to buy goods to sell in Yemen. On his way he stopped in Yathrib to trade in the market and there he saw a beautiful woman. She was Salma', the daughter of 'Amr ibn Zeid, who was from a much respected family. Hashim proposed marriage to her and was accepted because he was an honorable and distinguished man.

In time, Salma' gave birth to a beautiful son and as some of his hair was white they called him Shaybah, which in Arabic means grey-haired'.

Mother and son stayed in the cooler, healthier climate of Yathrib, while Hashim returned to Mecca, but he would visit them each time he took his caravan to the north. During one of these journeys, however, Hashim became ill and died. Shaybah, a handsome, intelligent boy, grew up in his uncle's house in Yathrib. He was proud of being the son of Hashim ibn 'Abdi Manaf, the head of Quraysh, guardian of the Ka'bah and protector of the pilgrims, even though he had not known his father, who had died while Shaybah was very young.

At Hashim's death his brother al-Muttalib took over his duties and responsibilities. He traveled to Yathrib to see his nephew, Shaybah, and decided that as the boy would one day inherit his father's place, the time had come for him to live in Mecca. It was hard for Salma', Shaybah's mother, to let her son go with his uncle but she finally realized that it was for the best. Al-Muttalib returned to Mecca, entering the city at noon on his camel with Shaybah behind him. When the people of Mecca saw the boy they thought he was a slave and, pointing at him, called out ‘Abd al-Muttalib', 'Abd' being the Arabic for 'slave'.

Al-Muttalib told them that Shaybah was not a slave but his nephew who had come to live with them. From that day on, however, Shaybah was always affectionately called Abd al-Muttalib. On the death of al-Muttalib, who died in Yemen where he had gone to trade, 'Abd al-Muttalib took his place. He became the most respected member of his family, loved and admired by all. He was, however, unlike those Arabs who had given up the teachings of Abraham.

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How It All Began

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Nearly four thousand years ago, in the Sumerian town of Ur in the valley of the river Euphrates, lived a young man named Abraham. The people of Ur had once worshipped Allah but as time passed they forgot the true religion and started praying to idols, statues made of wood or clay and sometimes even of precious stones. Even as a small child Abraham could not understand how his people, and especially his father, could make these images with their own hands, call them gods, and then worship them. He had always refused to join his people when they paid respect to these statues. Instead he would leave the town and sit alone, thinking about the heavens and the world about him. He was sure his people were doing wrong and so alone he searched for the right way. One clear night as he sat staring at the sky he saw a beautiful shining star, so beautiful that he cried out: ‘This must be Allah!' He looked at it in awe for some time, until suddenly it began to fade and then it disappeared. He turned away in disappointment saying: I love not things that set. (Koran vi.77)

On another night Abraham was again looking at the sky and he saw the rising moon, so big and bright that he felt he could almost touch it. He thought to himself: This is my Lord. (Koran vi.78) But it was not long before the moon set as well. Then he said, Unless my Lord guide me, I surely shall become one of the folk who are astray. (Koran vi.78) Abraham then saw the beauty and splendor of the sunrise and decided that the sun must be the biggest and most powerful thing in the universe. But for the third time he was wrong, for the sun set at the end of the day. It was then that he realized that Allah is the Most Powerful, the Creator of the stars, the moon, the sun, the earth and of all living things. Suddenly he felt himself totally at peace, because he knew that he had found the Truth.
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When he said unto his father and his folk: What do you worship? They said: We worship idols, and are ever devoted to them. He said: Do they hear you when you cry? Or do they benefit or harm you? They said: Nay, but we found our fathers acting in this manner.

He said: See now that which you worship, You and your forefathers! Lo! they are (all) an enemy to me, except the Lord of the Worlds. Who created me, and He guides me, And Who feeds me and waters me. And when I sicken, then He heals me. And Who causes me to die, then gives me lift (again) And Who, I ardently hope, will forgive me my sin on the Day of judgement. (Koran xxvi.70-82)

One day, while all the townspeople were out, Abraham angrily smashed all the idols with his right hand except for one which was very large. When the people returned they were furious.

They remembered the things Abraham had said about the idols. They had him brought forth before everyone and demanded, 'Is it you who did this to our gods, 0 Abraham?' Abraham replied, But this their chief did it. Ask them, if they are able to speak.' The people exclaimed, 'You know they do not speak.' 'Do you worship what you yourselves have carved when Allah created you and what you make?' Abraham continued, 'Do you worship instead of Allah that which cannot profit you at all, nor harm you?' (Koran xxxvii.95-6)(Koran xxi.66)

Finally, Abraham warned them, Serve Allah, and keep your duty unto Him; that is better for you if you did but know. You serve instead of Allah only idols, and you only invent a lie. Lo! those whom you serve instead of Allah own no provision for you. So seek your provision from Allah, and serve Him, and give thanks unto Him, (for) unto Him you will be brought back.(Koran xxix. 16-17)

The people of Ur decided to give Abraham the worst punishment they could find: he was to be burnt to death. On the chosen day all the people gathered in the centre of the city and even the King of Ur was there. Abraham was then placed inside a special building filled with wood. The wood was lit. Soon the fire became so strong that the people were pushed back by the flames. But Allah said: “O fire, be coolness and peace for Abraham”. (Koran xxi.69)

The people waited until the fire had completely died down, and it was then that they saw Abraham still sitting there as though nothing had happened! At that moment they were utterly confused. They were not, however, moved by the miracle that had just happened before their very eyes.

Still Abraham tried to persuade his own dear father, who was named Azar, not to worship powerless, un-seeing, un-hearing statues. Abraham explained that special knowledge had come to him and implored his father, 'So follow me and I will lead you on the right path. 0 my father! Don't serve the Devil.' But Azar would not listen. He threatened his son with stoning if he continued to reject the gods of Ur. He ordered Abraham to leave the city with these words: 'Depart from me a long while.' Abraham said, 'Peace be upon you! I shall ask my Lord's forgiveness for you. Surely He was ever gracious to me.’ (Koran xix.43-7)

Imagine how terrible it must have been for him to leave his home, his family and all that he knew, and set out across the wilderness into the unknown. But at the same time, how could he have remained among people who did not believe in Allah and who worshipped statues? Abraham always had a sense that Allah cared for him and he felt Allah near him as he traveled. At last, after a long hard journey, he arrived at a place by the Mediterranean Sea, not far from Egypt. There he married a noble woman by the name of Sarah and settled in the land of Palestine. Many years passed but Abraham and his wife were not blessed with any children. In the hope that there would be a child, and in keeping with tradition, Sarah suggested that Abraham should marry Hagar, her Egyptian handmaid. Soon after this took place, Hagar had a little boy

named Ishmael. Some time later Allah promised Abraham another son, but this time the mother of the child would be his first wife, Sarah. This second son would be called Isaac. Allah also told Abraham that from his two sons-Ishmael and Isaac-two nations and three religions would be founded and because of this he must take Hagar and Ishmael away from Palestine to a new land. These events were an important part of Allah's plan, for the descendants of Ishmael would form a nation from which would come a great Prophet, who would guide the people in the way of Allah. This was to be Muhammad (pbuh), the Messenger of Allah (pbuh). From the descendants of Sarah's child, Isaac, would come Moses and Jesus.

So it was that Abraham, Hagar, and Ishmael left Palestine. They traveled for many days until finally they reached the arid valley of Bacca later to be called Mecca), which was on one of the great caravan routes. There was no water in the valley and although Hagar and Ishmael only had a small supply of water left, Abraham left them there knowing Allah would take care of them. Soon all the water was gone. The child began to grow weak from thirst. There were two hills nearby, one called Safa and the other Marwah. Hagar went up one hill and looked into the distance to see if she could find any water, but found none. So she went to the other hill and did the same. She did this seven times. Then sadly she returned to her son, and to her great surprise and joy she found a spring of water bubbling out of the earth near him. This spring, near which the mother and child settled, was later called Zamzam. The area around it became a place of rest for the caravans travelling across the desert and in time grew into the famous trading city of Mecca.

From time to time Abraham traveled from Palestine to visit his family and he saw Ishmael grow into a strong young man. It was during one of these visits that Allah commanded them to rebuild the Ka'bah-the very first place where people had worshipped Allah. They were told exactly where and how to build it. It was to be erected by the well of Zamzam and built in the shape of a cube. In its eastern corner was to be placed a black stone that had fallen to earth from heaven. An angel brought the stone to them from the nearby hill of Abu Qubays. Abraham and Ishmael worked hard to rebuild the Ka'bah and as they did so they prayed to Allah to send a Prophet from among their descendants. And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, (Abraham prayed): 'Our Lord! Receive this from us; Thou, only Thou, art the All-hearing, the All-knowing; Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and turn toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful. Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who shall recite unto them Thy revelations, and shall instruct them in the Scripture and in wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise. (Koran ii.127-9) When the Ka'bah was completed, Allah commanded Abraham to call mankind to pilgrimage to His Holy House. Abraham wondered how anyone could hear his call. Allah said, 'You call and I will bring them.' This was how the pilgrimage to the Ka'bah in Mecca was established and when Muslims make the pilgrimage today they continue to answer the age-old call of Abraham.

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Mush'ab bin Umair r.a

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In itself there is the ability and the nature of which must be owned by a preachers, coupled with a handsome face and an attractive appearance. It was the first ambassador sent the Prophet to the people of Medina. When he arrived at Medina, he stopped at the house As'ad bin Zurarah. Meanwhile there are two people named Sa'adz bin Muadz and USAID bin Hudair, both tribal leaders and followers of the Children Abdil Asyhal their ancestral beliefs.

When I heard about Mush'ab bin Umair RA, Sa'ad said to USAID, "Go, find people who have entered our territory and our society is a weak fool is. Expelled them and never allowed to harm us. If not As'ad existence because I would have to go visit them and not prayer. As you know, it (As'ad bin Zurarah) was the son bibiku. "

USAID took his spear and went to visit them. As'ad know when his return, he said to Mush'ab, "She was a matriarch and coming your way, then there is true to God." Mush'ab said, "If they want to sit, then I will talk to him." USAID in and direct abuse (at that time still standing), "What are you guys came to us and deceive those who are weak? Leave us, if you still love the life you guys!"

Once finished, with very fine Mush'ab said, 'What if you sat down first, and listen to us? If you like, then take it, and if you do not like it leave, "USAID said," You are just. "Then he put the spear and sitting. Mush'ab then notify and explain to him about Islam and recited verses of Al-Qur ' an. Both told, "By Allah, we have seen in the light emission face of Islam, before he said with a cheerful face." Then, USAID said, "How easy it is these teachings. What do you do when want to enter this religion? "They said," Bathe and clean the clothes. Then utter the creed and then establish the prayer. "

USAID then got up to shower and clean clothes, and recite the creed and prayers extended to two cycles. Then he said, "There's a man, if he converted to Islam, then the people will follow. I would ask her facing you. The man named Sa'ad bin Muadz."

USAID take the spear and the shift went to Sa'd and his people. As witness the USAID has changed and now is already in front of them, Sa'ad said, "O USAID, what you do?" USAID said, "I have met and spoken with both the person and it appears they are not dangerous. I also have to prevent them. They said, 'We do what you love." I had heard that the children had gone off to the house Haritsah As'ad bin Zurarah. To kill with a view to humiliate yourself, because they know that As'ad was the son bibimu. " Sa'ad took a spear in anger and said, "O USAID, By God, you do not do anything." Then he went home As'ad bin Zurarah. And in the end what happens to the USAID occurred at Sa'ad bin Muadz.

Thus, when USAID came in anger, Mush'ab thus greeted him with smiles and peace. This attitude can soften hearts as hard as anything. Mush'ab are preachers with a message, a very great and holy. Therefore, he is to understand the attitude is right at the right hand. It is not influenced by the anger of USAID, but it is the opposite, they behave in morals.

Then, Mush'ab said the word gentle and evocative sense of discretion opponent to get back to nature and justice, "What if you sit and listen to me? If you like my words, so take and if you do not like, then we will avoid what you dislike of yourself. " Indeed, when presented preaching, a preachers will see the impact on mad'unya face. Once you do, it (USAID bin Hudair) changed from mad'u become preachers. Then it searches for ways to Sa'ad'd like to meet and listen to Mush'ab reported as it is experienced.

"None of you faith till he loves his brother as he loves himself."

It is also said that faith is not complete before they are happy if the thing they love the place at his brother. Finally Sa'ad went with katimnya Islam, Banu Abdul Asyhal.

As'ad said to Mush'ab ra, when to see the arrival of USAID, "O Mush'ab, it is the tribal leaders there, then honest to God." It is a word that will remain eternal, a weapon and a source of strength for preachers, "There has been honest to God." A sincere preachers should occur only seeking the pleasure of Allah., Not for purposes other than God. With sincere That God would approve opening the door guidance. That is the meaning of our symbols: "Allah is our goal."

The story happens to Mush'ab Sa'd, may Allah be with USAID and provide many valuable lessons. All this happens solely on the guidance (guidance) Allah the Almighty.

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The appearance of a Preachers

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How to speak words and appearance of a preachers will attract people to hear and see him, because basically the human soul inclined and attracted to the beautiful and good appearance. From here we can see that the elected of persons is the marketing of those who have attractive appearance, in addition to the best quality products. In fact, the missionary is to provide a brochure and track patterns of thinking reflected in the moral, personality, and appearance.

Others in the case of a Muslim, it is 'the book is always open' to where ever he went, it was a missionary. "How many preachers who could not speak and preach, but by the grace of God many mad'u standing next to it. This is due to vibrations of the soul, the reflection face, gentle feelings, a sympathetic look, coupled with a deep faith (al-iman al-amiq), as well as a detailed understanding and syamil (al-fahmu addaqiq) owned by a preachers . This is not a new thing, because it has been there since the early days of Islamic missionary journey. We can see the friends of Al-Kalbi Dahyah ra, the Prophet sent a delegation to meet Emperor Heraclius, ruler of the Roman Empire. Dahyah reported are included in the top row of friends . It has good posture and a handsome face. A moment - when the reveal - Gabriel had descended like Dahyah ra la not include members of Badr. The war for the first time they follow the Battle of the Trench. It also participates in the battle of Yarmouk as the leader of the team. Mush'ab bin Umair RA. also look presentable and have a sympathetic look. Thabaqat Ibn Sa'ad told the story of his. "Mush'ab MTL is a wealthy woman. It gives you the best of the best clothes and perfume for Mush'ab. sandals made Hadhramaut. The Prophet once said, 'I have never seen in Mecca is the more beautiful hair, finer clothes, and more pleasure, than Mush'ab bin Umair RA' "

Ja'far bin Abi Talib ra. to gain a testimony (martyrdom) in the war Mu'tah also look handsome and have attractive appearance. He included a delegation sent by the Prophet to the kings and rulers. From Abu Hurairah. It says that there is a handsome man who came to the Prophet and said, "O Messenger of Allah, verily I am the person who love beauty and I have been given by God's beauty, as you saw, until -until I do not like if someone above me though are only thong. Does this include the nature of pride? "

The Prophet replied, "No, indeed is the nature of pride is rejecting the truth and underestimate others." (Narrated by Abu Dawood)

Similarly, a preachers who live in a society or a messenger on a foundation or congregation, shall always have a good and noble appearance. An expression that says, "The success of a mission will depend on the carrier's mission."

Appearance and good manners will make people just looking to be interested and sympathetic. So we'll find there some people who depend beliefs through his eyes.

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Steps Must Be Taken

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From Abu Hurairah., It is said, The Messenger,

"Every member of the human body are required to produce a charity every day the sun rises." The companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, how can we donate?" Apostle replied, "Indeed, the door to do very much good. Reading rosary, interpretation, and tahlil is a charity; remove the thorns on the street is charity to help the deaf or blind, is charity, and shows the confusion, help immediately those who were require the charity to you. "

First, Wishes rosary, interpretation, and tahlil

Speech is speech that is expressed by the tongue, the taste conscientiously in the liver, and the mystic to God for a Muslim to keep in touch with the authorities. Is also a strength that helps to be patient and istiqamah.

Dhikr is a ritual that can be done at any time. It is also the motor has no moving continuously purge the soul from a variety of co-Toran. Dhikr person will get a special reward.

Second, Removing Thorns in the Road

As the law and the teachings of Islam vertical society, we see our fathers and grandpas we diligently remove stones, thorns or bones from the middle of the road so as not to interfere with the later. If they find the paper reads verse of the Qur'an, hadith, or the Arabic alphabet, then they burn it or save it.

They sweep the house and a shop front, and the burning of garbage has been accumulating. That's all they do because that is driven by a factor of the Islamic faith are planted in their hearts.

While Muslims do not want to implement the teachings of Islam, we see a pile of trash-heap in every place, flies spread everywhere, and diseases spread in every home. Allah has taught us to remove the thorns from the middle of the road and making it a great meritorious charity. Hence, if any of us who hit the thorns or the other to the middle of the road, then bagmya a great sin. S.a.w Prophet said,

"When a person is walking along a street and find the thorns, and they remove the thorns, He thanked him and forgave his sins."

This is not just a personal responsibility of each of a Muslim, but also a responsibility that must be carried out by Muslim rulers to maintain health of the community and 'izzah (honor) the Muslims.

Umar bin Khathab reported. said,

"If a donkey was found (get lost) in Iraq, then I'm the one responsible (for) why do not I show him the way home."

Those who go to Western countries will terhairan-surprised to see the roads and clean water plant. The government of these countries provide a variety of means to collect refuse, Quran, and a former magazine on certain days, including furniture that no longer apply. These materials are placed in a special place of glass. Thus items can be didaur ex again. Each person is required to clean within the house and his store, clean the snow and the leaves fall. If someone slip and do not accept and bring your troubles to court, then the homeowner be charged a fine, sometimes up to a thousand dollars.

In this way every town or village trying to clean and maintain its beauty to attract tourists. There is no law more detailed again. If Muslims want to execute the Prophet's call this, that want to get rid of thorns and the like from the street would the Muslim community will come up with the look and tone. Thus they have shown resilience Islam.

Third, Helping People Deaf or Blind

There is an unlearned (illiterate) received a letter from his son, a soldier who had long they wait for news news. Of course it would be very membutuh her people want to read the letter. Similarly, people who are deaf. People around public speaking, but he did not show signs of interaction at all, they do not understand what was going on. This person does not feel its existence and does not feel joy of life, unless those around him to care about the permasa slowly being they are facing. In one of the Islamic Centre in Europe, I saw a young man berkebangsaan Germany. At a time when talks take place, he was silent and looked at all if it does not follow the ongoing talks for not understanding the Arabic language. Then one of us to translate the contents of the lecture.

A feeling that is felt by the deaf community when he diacuhkan by? Of course it will suffer and may even hate those who are around. Helping people who are deaf demonstrate mutual love, mutual love, mutual help, and show characteristics of Islam.

Helping Blind People

We already know the pain suffered by people who are deaf, then so are experienced by the blind, even more suffering. If you want to go to the market, she needs a friend as a guide, and if it does not make friends and they go out to the street with a cane when he does not know the direction to the market, sure it will be confusion. If in these circumstances and those who walk around no matter against whom, it would feel jealousy of this individualist society. If this is a mess because people will lose most important factor, that mutual love and love.

If the situation like this, you run and approached the man and led him gently and politely in the direction they point, you are doing good to the person and restore the good name of Islam.

Some nations are preparing a special place for them in the car-public transport. Some also provide specialized general call for them. Thus they felt that their condition was observed. Especially when there are new discoveries, such as hearing aids for the deaf and aids for the blind see.

Fourth, Showing People Confusion

Many people are confused when he was in the area have not they know. Of course they really need people who can show it. It was asked to and fro, but the answer he received was, "I do not know." It further asked the umpteenth time and the man replied, pointing to a direction, "Please you walk in this direction ferrous and if up on the other side, then ask." It asked for the umpteenth time, and people will say, "Let me send you to your destination." Then it is brought to reach goals. The third person is the good and leave a good impression is in the hearts of others.

God. said, "O ye who believe, ruku'lah you, you fall down and worship you Lord, and berbuatlah welfare, so that you may prosper." (Al-Hajj: 77)

Several small children to play outdoors. They ran, and became increasingly distant from their homes. When realized, they are confused because do not know the way back to their homes. If one of them can not find anyone who can show him back, then we can imagine what happens if they continued walking into places they do not know. People who lost Tasnya containing important papers will be very grateful to those who find the bag and return to him. Those who want to perform these tasks will be to cultivate a love and instill Islamic values ??in society. And this is the job of being a preachers.

A day in the city Iskandaria I met a grandmother who looks very tired. It comes from a village to find his son. It brings a piece of paper that reads the address of her son is serving a military education. In the paper it is written, the child's name and city Iskandaria. It is very difficult to find the destination address, for in Iskandaria are tens of thousands of military and army headquarters. But with the Grace of God I think that the child would enter the military. If so, it would be in receipt prajuritt headquarters or in the training camps. Then I went to that place and I finally found it. After asking permission, we were allowed to find the child.

After the incident, I have often invited the important events held by the family of the mother. The Messenger, "show (the way) who get lost is a charity."

At the airport Frankfurt, Germany, a person does not realize that Tasnya left. They remember when the new aircraft is off. The bag was found by one of the Muslim youth berkebangsaan Turkey. Know when the bag containing the paper reads the Arabic alphabet, it does recognize that the owner of the bag is an Arab Muslim. Then he hurried into the local Islamic Centre to deliver these bags. But unfortunately, the officer who received the bag does not ask for the name and address of the instruction, in matters of this kind is very rare. So, is actually a valuable opportunity not be passed in vain.

A friend asked me to write recommendations for him to business at the Ministry of Finance, Cairo can run smoothly. I am ready, then I am reminded, "If the business can run smoothly with no visibility, then we recommend that (the recommendations) do not have to be used." It in and say "Assalamu'alaikum". An official said the speech "Peace". After it raised its meaning, he then ordered to overlook the other officers. He went to the officer in question and say "Assalamu'alaikum". The second officer did not answer the greetings, but directly asked, "Is there any purpose?" Having raised the meaning, again, our friend was ordered to overlook the other officers. When he had reached the officer in question, he said, "Assalamu 'alaikum" and the officer replied, "Wa-salam wa rahmatullahi alaikumus wa barakatuh. Please, my dear brothers, so what can I help?" It said, "What is the name of .... Mr. (his name)?" The officer replied, "Yes." Then our friend was handed the recommendations. Then he invited to sit and asked a lot of things. Not long business done. It went back and told this incident to me.

From here we can see that an employee, officer, or trader should always occur courtesy of the work and serve the interests of others. Many of the employees the opportunity to scrape wealth without lawful or unlawful matter. As a Muslim we must seize the opportunity as a farm to show the islamic personality actual fact, as Islam teaches honesty, duty of keeping promises, friendliness, and other good qualities.

Fifth, the Immediate Helping People in Need of Help

Those afflicted and need help immediately, as his house caught fire, a drowning man, or the other, in cases like this we should immediately do. An Arabic poem says, Do not delay, hoping to help just because your brother afflicted As proof of the cut hearts When in a dangerous situation like this, everyone would expect that there are people who want to help. Hence, if a person in this condition, then there are those who come forward to help him, this is muru'ah nature and will be a very good impression that will not be removed by bergulirnya time, and will cultivate a sense of love.

A student who was walking suddenly fainted, her books scattered and he himself wounded. No one around who moved to help, except a mother and daughter are still small, was passing the road. With love and affection the mother attempted to stop the blood continues to exit. I myself directly to the phone to call the ambulance. Soon a car ambulance came and I accompanied her to the hospital. After recovering consciousness, I go by them. I was warmly greeted by his family at all and thank you. Until now our relationship is very good.

My daughter who is studying in the University Iskandaria told me that when he and his friends a porno at the faculty page, they see a girlfriend who does not wear hijab fainted and fell on the ground. They quickly helped him. When sober, it does stumped because around it is the women porno, and he said, "By Allah, I never think or imagine if you are very good." Maybe it was swallowed by a lie-a lie that is spread on the women porno, so it is thought that a woman julia do not have love and social life.

This kind of phenomenon requires us to participate in all aspects of their activities, do not break faith for us, so we can straighten out the understanding, understanding leads one to any other, as well as to demonstrate the fact that the real character of Islam. We have more right to manage the lands from those who want to deface the image of Islam. So, it is not possible when we leave the lands granted. God. said,

"Nay, We hurl the haq in vain, and that it destroys haq, and behold, falsehood is vanished." (Al-Anbiya ': 18)

He even gave the job to us,

"Repel evil with what is better, so those who have enmity between you and him seemed to have a confidant." (Fushilat: 34)

In one of the faculty at the University Iskandaria, there is a young man who acts very stupid. He grabbed the sheets may be imposed by one student. This it did with a view to fishing undergraduates Muslim anger and pilgrims, pilgrims there. Without doubt, direct the student shouted for help to undergraduates who are in that place. The student was even jump to catch the young man and beat him. Fortunately there is a student who understands the situation faced and the impact will occur and the incident. They then came before the dean of the faculty and report the incident.

The following day, the amount is more, the student who show a sense of having porno. They walked from the university building to the mayor's office to pass the main roads. They were greeted by the community with a very warm welcome. When they reached the mayor's office, they were welcomed by the mayor with a good response, like the old face her. Not long after, there came a letter containing the decision of the rector of student withdrawal from the lecture halls.

In 1947 M. Egypt hit by cholera outbreak that make living in anxiety. Compelled by duty as a Muslim and in order to help the government deal with what is happening, the young Muslims jumped to help. They cook food, keep in, and isolate the areas affected by the epidemic to people who are sick do not mingle with people who are still healthy. With the grace of God, an outbreak was eventually ousted.

Some time ago, I went to the customs office in the port city car Iskandaria to take orders from abroad. Having discovered that the load I have to pay too much, I met the leadership of the office with the view to obtain leniency. Without my interview, I welcome the leadership of the office, giving greater lightness and the amount I expected. He said, "People who send the car to you is very great honor for me. This story begins when I perform the Hajj in the year yesterday. When out of the Masjid Al-Haram, I discovered that my wallet was gone. A person approached me and offered good intentions; it is ready to give the free money I need until I returned to Egypt. good deals that I have received. After I arrived in Egypt, I returned all the money I have to thank utilized. Therefore, it is necessary for I return the favor. " Thus, a good speech and practices that Salih would not be forgotten just like that.

There is an expression that says, "Be kind, and good cast into the sea." However, we say, "Be kind because Allah, that goodness will come back to the world and the next." There is no doubt do good to those who are in a country that has not been much more valuable than good to the person who is in his own country. Because of that, you will see that the relationship between the foreigner is stronger than the relationship between the local population. Arabic poem says,

"Be sure to return the kindness that you do because God will not forget that people even have a memory"

Sixth, Helping Poor People

In a jam when traveling - both when leaving and when returning; good on airplanes, trains, or other - one would need other people who want help to lift and menjagakan belongings. How many people doing the trip was his ill-health, of course it requires people who want to bring his luggage. Sometimes people want to send a parcel post or express mail, but it can not do it alone, perhaps because of illness or for another.

Would if You're the person who appears to give the bantuanbantuan. Messenger's already organized for us to do things like this, as in the hadith narrated by Muslim from Muadz bin Jabbal reported., "... And helping others, by lifting or lift bags on kendaraannya is a charity."

From Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri reported., He said, "When we travel with the Prophet, came to a man riding a vehicle and look to the right and left." So the Messenger of Allah said, "Whoever has more supply, should give it to people who do not have the supplies."

Many of us have a car, but sometimes more than one. This is an opportunity for us to help those who need a ride, and of course will give you a profound effect on them.

There is a friend who in her spare time each is always spinning with the car down the street, hoping to find people who need help. With this behavior, it has many friends in every corner of the city.

One day, traffic officers have been arresting the alleged violations, the use of private cars to transport passengers. But after the officer knew that his work was done only because he wants to help without seeking reward, they were shocked and amazed, and then release it. On my first day trying to find a way to make friends with others. When I was tram, I earned so that I can stand on the stairs, hoping that I can help raise or lower the luggage. However, many passengers who refuse my good intentions, because of prejudices of evil has already gone to fill their minds. They regarded me as a thief. Since that day, I realize that such jobs must obtain permission from a prior article, if not, we will deal with local security.

A story experienced by a Muslim German citizen named Yahya Syuvskuh. This story began when he and his wife were riding public transport. At that time, they both sat in the chair. Soon an old man up and found that African berkebangsaan chairs are filled with passengers, so the old father stood. Quickly, Yahya got up and invited the old father to sit. That's old father was grateful, and sat down, but suddenly it cry. Yahya was surprised and asked about why, but I did not find results, because old father was speaking to English, while Yahya can not speak English. Then they find out and the other passengers, and from them he learned that the old father came from South Africa and the first-ever old father saw no white people who want to give his seat. Yahya tells the story, saying, "This is Islam."

Still in the story of Yahya. Story times this happened when he was in Mecca. When it is time for prayers, he went to the Masjid Al-Haram. It sure did not bring sajadah. When he stood to make a prayer and he saw where there postrations gravel stones, he said to himself, "This is a part of me." But the sudden appearance of the India's national air in the jacket of his next release and the place of prostration Cradlers Yahya. Yahya closes his story with a speech, "This is Islam."

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SECRET UNDERSTANDING QUR'AN (Quran, An Eternal Book)

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The discussion is then asserted that the Quran is a book of enduring throughout the ages. Because if a word completely correct and perfect, then it is unlikely it is limited by age. The Quran has emphasized the perfection of his words:

"Verily the Qur'an was really saying is sure, and is not a game." (Sura 86:13-14)

Thus, true knowledge is the essence of truth. Moral principles and laws of the act described the Koran is the result of the truths that have been established, will not be touched sleaze, and will not perish throughout the ages. Allah says:

"In truth, we lose the Quran, and by bringing the truth of the Quran down." (Qur'an 17:105)

"When there is no other truth except misguidance." (Sura 10:32)

"Indeed the Koran is a book that noble and will not be visited by evil, both from the front or from behind." (Sura 41:41-42)

No doubt that there has been much discussion about the laws written the Quran fixed, timeless and not specific to a time. It just outside the theme of our discussion that seeks to know the position of the Al-Quran for Muslims as it's described by AI-Quran itself.

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Opinion Love

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The Messenger, "Whoever looked at his brother with the love of Allah will forgive his sins."

What is intended by the above hadith is glance or view full shade and love? Does the hadith is the opinion devoted to the liver and invited him to speak gently. Like the camera, with just one flash can capture beautiful images. That all will not be realized except with a sincere and good views, the views of the loving and full of flavor cmta for Allah.

Points are the most important ingredients for a preachers and the impact is huge means possible to mad'u. Because when a fellow Muslim preachers looked at his brother with affection, as if it gave the most precious wealth.

If the views of a person filled with envy can destroy it, then the full view of love and affection can also be influential in delivering the truth was finally able to consolidate and strengthen the building line. This is the hidden strength that of the man.

What do you hide in will slowly reveal the viewing eye. A Muslim is the mirror of his brother. God. said, "God took you from the mother's womb in a state you do not understand anything and He gave you hearing, sight, and hearts, so you may be grateful." (An-Nahl: 78)

Once I was invited to give lectures at a summer camp in one area. I have a lot to know the youth who participated in the camp. When we came to that place at a time, it appears that none of our reception. A few seconds later there are some men who walk with caution and timorous towards us, and that is what caused them to seek the sanction of the gang leader. The atmosphere became very rigid and the last little while. Congregational prayers and dinner event was held in a still stiff. Then, I was invited to give taushiah (advice). Talk does not offend me at all events that had just happened, that I had never met before. After the event finished I went back. But I was afraid I was not rigid straightening of incidents, the youths had come in contact sibghah (terpola) with behavior contrary to the spirit of Islamic preaching and ukhuwah. Therefore, I Join one to meet them.

During that meeting I said, "Indeed, what I experienced at the first meeting in the camp that makes me sad. If such a camp regulations (ie: not be welcoming guests), it is very extreme. Milker rules just do not neglect ethics honored guests should be greeted with a warm, especially if the guests are guests invited. Moreover, this is the camp lslami. The Messenger,

"Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him respect for his guests." (Narrated by Muslim)

A matter of fact, what I experienced at that time I can make a theme of debate, by showing the attitude errors of the park. However, manhaj missionary taught me to not be angry just because of personal feelings. Therefore, I press the turmoil of my emotions in order to respect charge of the camp. Although at that time I could discuss it briefly and with sarcasm, but, I preferred the devotion and walk in accordance with the rules of the camp.

Our rules in providing advice is: 'To be your advice to your brother you do with sarcasm, not openly, and bearing the truth not to hurt'.

All my brothers and sisters, for people like me can come to this place to pass the long and tiring, and go the way thousands of miles away. I come to you with the feeling of love and affection with no earthly purpose and personal goals. I came to see the faces of you and that is a huge blessing that can relieve tired and weary after a long and difficult journey. , This is often engraved with a beautiful string of words,

"Whoever looked at his brother with a full view of love, then God. will forgive his sins. "

God. said,

"Be patient guys, together with those who call him Lord @ Office and dusk with the hope of His good pleasure, not both eyes you turn away from them (because) expects jewelry this life and do you follow people whose heart We have lalaikan from considering We, as well as follow their own lusts and whose case exceed the limit. " (Al-Kahf: 28)

What after all are you banned from the view and turn comes Maghfirah (forgiveness) of Allah.? Do not you know from Allah's way of life, how precious value of a view. Let us see how the story of Ka'b bin Malik., A friend who is in the row of friends who are not participating in the battle of Tabuk. God. reduce the sanction to a third person, of which are Ka'b bin Malik, which is that all Muslims do not relate to them.

Ka'b said, "The Muslims were excommunicated us for five days until the earth feels cramped, and feels there is no return except Allah. I am the most hardcore of the third person. I still follow the congregational prayers in mosques and still go to the market even though no one invited me to speak. I came to him that while they were sitting in the mosque after performing prayers. I greet me. So I sat beside him as he occasionally glanced at him. When I looked at him, he turned his face. "

All my brothers and sisters ...

Doubt it is from Allah. Yet the Prophet was sent as a Mercy for all creatures is still looked to Ka'b reported., As well as Ka'b, who was trying to steal a glance. Sanctions are to teaching and education, not for revenge. If we lose the view of the loving, then we have lost the blessing of life.

In the passage seerah nabawiyah also shown how the Prophet is always the beauty of decorating with shades of life. Muslims who perform the prayer while they were very excited when saw the Messenger to open the blinds and looked and smiled at them. But then (in the last days of life) Prophet Muhammad was ill, so they think that Allah has recovered from his illness. They do not think that it is the view of the separation.

Let us read the Prophet's heart seerah we can catch the light and breathe the fragrance. From Anas. that there is a man to be near the Prophet, and one other man in front of late. People (which is near the Holy Prophet) said, "O Prophet, I really love that person." The Prophet asked, "Have you been told?" He says, "Not yet." The Prophet said, "Tell him." Then they approached him and said, "It's because I love God." The man replied, "May God - who loves you because of his I - love you." Said the Prophet s.a.w,

"Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day let him love Usamah bin Zaid." (Narrated by Bukhari)

With this nabawiyah taujih my heart be at peace. Now I know that Islam does not close the door of love and affection, but to clean it from the pagan traditions to become a beautiful garden, which is "love for God." So, finally the beautiful words have graced our days, through both oral and written.

Translated from the book: Ath-Thariq ila Al-Quluub, the work of Shaykh Hasan Al-Siisi Abbas, a prominent preachers who have considerable knowledge and experience about the secret heart.

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Means of Da'wah

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A friend said that he felt did not have the ability to preach, because he is not a faqih and not someone who knows a lot about the methods of propaganda. The hadiths of the Prophet related to the mission that has been read is a blessing. He did not know that blessings should be fruitful, and blessed is the fruit of productivity.

Prophet s.a.w said,

"Smile on your brother's face is charity."

So, if you do not smile on your brother's face, then you do not get the alms that reward. If any Muslim willing to give a smile when he met with fellow Muslim brothers, we'll find a bright-faced Muslim community and love each other. This is the blessings of a sincere smile. God. never rebuked the Prophet when he was surly when found by Ibn Maktum ra. Allah says,

"He (Muhammad) frowned and turned away, Because there came to him the blind man. Do you know maybe he might grow (in spiritual )."(' Abasa :1-3)

From this example you will know that any who come from the Prophet is the method of preaching and manhaj tarbiyah. Let us take one example from the following hadiths that teaches about the means and methods of propagation are easily learned and applied by the preachers. You will see that the lessons were very clear and will realize that our perception is that it has not arrived.

Narrated by Imam Muslim from the Prophet that he said: "The right of a Muslim against another Muslim are six: if met then give the greeting, if not visible then look know, if ill, jenguklah, if invited then fill it, if you sneeze and utter hamdalah then the answer (by saying 'yarhamukallah', and if it dies then send it (the funeral). "

First, if met then give greetings Saying hello is the first step, will be more stable if it is followed by shaking hands. Greeting must be accompanied with feelings of love, fun, and the radiant face of greetings to the function is realized. After introducing each other's name, occupation, and residence. Thus you have climbed the first step in preaching.

Secondly, if it does not look the character of an introductory look know is if someone you already know that you do not see in a certain time, then you should look for news about her condition or to contact them, either by phone or mail.

Third, if the pain is jenguklah sunnatullah will happen to everyone, then one day he will feel happy, sad, or sick, and every condition must be addressed with an Islamic attitude. If you hear that your sick friend, you must hurry to see him, give coolness, and pray for his recovery; would be better if you bring an appropriate gift.

Prophet s.a.w said,

"Let you guys give each other gifts, because gifts that will make you love each other." (Narrated by Malik in 'Al-Muwatha "')

From Abu Hurairah ra., Prophet s.a.w said,

"Anyone visiting the sick or visiting relatives fellow Muslims because Allah, the angels will say to him, 'You're in good shape and good also the place going, you will be placed in heaven.'" (Narrated by Muslim)

In place of your friends, you can get acquainted with her friends. Thus you will have more contacts. Do not visit that you use to read the Quran, magazines, or talk which is of no use, so that the purpose of the visit can be realized. If you entered the house, you have to sit where you are seated. Hadith in a atsar,

"Whoever entered the house of one of you will sit in that place, because it is more aware of the nakedness of their homes." (Narrated by Tabaraani)

Fourth, if he invited you then fill After passing through the stages on the relationship between you would be getting close. One moment your friends will experience significant conditions, such as success in the job, marriage, or something else, then he invites you to attend these events. You must meet the invitation because it is a valuable opportunity that is available without you plan ahead.

Vice versa, you must invite him in important events that you invent.

Fifth, if he sneezed and said "hamdalah" then the answer (say "yarhamukallah") Sitting next to strangers in a place, either on trips, parties, or when visiting the sick, then the person sitting next to you sneezed then All you have to turn to him with a radiant face as she said, "yarhamukallah (hopefully God has mercy on you)." Surely this will make him feel something new and then you can talk to him.

Sixth, if he dies then delivered to the funeral What can he do after death and buried? In essence, take someone else who died to the cemetery is to take himself, which he will be able to take the advice, lessons, and reflect. This is a sunna of the Prophet which depict the unity of the Muslims. If earlier you can get to know the person who has died, so now you can use the opportunity to become acquainted with his family and people who ta'ziah to his home.

From Abu Hurairah ra., Prophet s.a.w said,

"Those attending the corpse until menshalatkannya, then his reward one qirath. Whoever watched until the buried, so her two qirath." Someone asked, "Is two qirath it, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied, "Like two huge mountains." (Agreed alaih)

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Da'wah Fardiyah

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Died after Abu Talib, Suffering the weight of the Prophet, so he went to Ta'if to find protection from Tsaqif quarter, with the hope that they accept the teachings of Islam. When reached at Ta'if, he found the figures from Tsaqif quarter, they were three brothers: Abdu Yalail bin Amr bin Umair, Mas'ud, and Hubaib. He invites them to follow the teachings of Islam and explain the purpose of his coming. However, they do not want to accept his arrival, even called his people and ordered them to drive out and defied the Prophet in the end he sought refuge in the garden belonging to Utbah bin Rabi'ah and Shaibah bin Rabi'ah, who were both at the farm and know what is being experienced by the Prophet

The Prophet sat under the palm trees. Meanwhile, the second heart of the vineyard owners would like to help, and told his assistant, commonly called Adas, "Take a sprig of wine and put it on a tray, then give to that person." Adas already implemented the order and came before the Prophet and said, "Please eat." Messenger to receive the wine, and plucked, then read "bismillahirrahmanirrahim" and eat it. Listening to the Adas surprised and saw the surprised. "By Allah, this speech is not speech inhabitants of this land." He said, "O Adas, did you come from where and what your religion?" Adas replied, "I have Christians, I am from the state Ninawai." The Prophet asked, "What started from Yunus bin Matta, Salih was sent by God?" Adas said, "What did you learn about Jonah son of Matthew?" The Prophet replied, "He was a prophet and I am also a prophet." Hearing the answer, direct Adas get him, kissing his head, hands, and both his legs. Both the owners of the garden to see the incident, and one of them said to the one, "Assistant we are poisoned by the man."

When Adas came in, they said, "Woe to you O Adas, what makes you smell his head, hands, and legs that person?" Adas said, "Sir, there is no better than this. He has to tell me things that are known only by a prophet." They said, "Woe to you O Adas, lest omongannya made you turn away from religion, because religion is better than his."

My brothers and sisters,

We have read the story above. Now let us pick the lessons in it. Let us see how the Prophet captivating Adas, and led him gently, until Muslims will want to pledge. When Adas came to him with a tray of wine and said, "Eat," the Prophet started his first steps: he took the wine and reading "bismillahirrahmanirrahim" and then eat it. Had Allah not say: "bismillahirrahmanirrahim", of course Adas not comment anything.

This is where the visible characteristics highlight the importance of Islam by performing the Prophet, who is also the proclamation of Islamic faith in the countries non-Muslims, because so Muslims can know each other.

The second step is when Adas looked at him and said, "The speech is not speech inhabitants of this land." The Prophet said, "O Adas you from which state and what your religion?"

Allah called him by name Adas. Call directly to the name has tremendous meaning for mengakrabkan a friendship. Then he asked about the state and religion. This is a series of sequential trial closely.

Adas replied, "I are Christians, from the state Ninawai." Then the Prophet asked, "Have you started from Yunus bin Matta, Salih was sent by God?" We see that Allah gave to Jonah as a degree. In the "Salih's slave." This is what makes the heart Adas the affected and interested. They also know that Allah knows Ninawai state park, a state which is located next to the river Euphrates, Iraq. This all makes Adas was intrigued.

Adas asked, "What did you learn about Jonah son of Matthew?" The Prophet replied, "He is my brother. He was a prophet, and I am a prophet." There is a very soft touch. The expression of Allah, "brother," the making Adas interested and believe. We find a lot of people ask about a person then he replied, "It is my brother." Answers will add intimacy and confidence. From the tone of the Prophet's speech look tawadhu nature 'to him, which he mentioned the name of Jonah as. first before his own name. There is a very important lesson, and priced for a preachers.

Many of us when talking about someone who has an "advantage" that says, "He was equal to my school," or "He was once a faculty with me." But better is, "My first time with in high school," or "I was once one of the faculty."

My brothers and sisters,

This is what happens between the Prophet with Adas. A story is simple and easy to digest. So, for preachers who want to pick a lesson from this story will not feel difficult.

My brothers and sisters,

Now let us look at other stories. There are some who want to find the Prophet One of them tells, "We are trying to find out about the Prophet, because we never know and see. We met with a man, and we asked him about the Prophet. He answered, ' Are you guys know? "

We said, 'No.' It said, 'If you enter the mosque, Muhammad was a person sitting with Abbas bin Abd Al-Muttalib that no other is his uncle. " We said, 'Yes, we recognize Abbas, he often came to us to trade. " He said, 'If you enter the mosque, then Muhammad is the person who sat with him. " Then we entered the mosque and we find the Prophet was sitting with him. We saluted, and sat down near them. The Prophet asked Abbas, "Abu Fadl do you know these two people?" Abbas replied, "Yes. It is Bara 'bin Ma'rur, a leader of this race and Ka'b bin Malik. " Apostle asked, 'Is he a famous poet? " Abbas replied, 'Yes'. "

Really, I never forget his speech, "What is the famous poet?" Such methods mad'unya captivate him on.

Let us see how the people of France know in large berkebangsaan French Islamic scholar, Jake Koesto, a scientist expert in the field of ocean depth. When it is traveling with her friends, it serves alcohol, but she refused. Her friends asked, "Do you have converted to Islam?" He answered, "Yes." Apparently it was Muslims will keep for years. That is, the character and conduct islami is preaching.

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