THE
REFORMATION OF THE COMMUNITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE
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O, you, who believe, fear Allah for what He is worthy of and
worship Him alone, not attributing partners to him. Follow
the way of the prophet (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam), read
his Ahadith, and perform his Sunnah as much as possible. For
in this is a great benefit and good for you in this life and
the hereafter.
O
you who believe, Allah says which translates as: “And
recite to them, O Muhammad, the story of him to who we gave
our proofs, but he threw them away so Satan followed him up
and he became of those who went astray. Had we willed, we
would have surely elevated him, but he clung to the earth
and followed his own vain desires. Therefore, his description
is of that of a dog. If you drive him away, he hangs his tongue
out, or if you leave him, alone he still holds his tongue
out. Such is the description of those who reject our proofs
so relate these stories, perhaps they might reflect. Evil
is the likeness of the people who reject our proofs and used
to wrong themselves” (Al-A’raf: 175-177).
Allah
also says which translates as: “And if the people of
the towns had believed and had the piety certainly we should
have opened for them blessings from the heaven and earth,
but they belied the messengers so we took them with punishment
for what they used to earn.” … “Is it not
clear to those who inherit the earth in succession from its
predecessors that had we willed we would have punished them
for their sins and we seal up their hearts so that they hear
not” (Al-A’raf: 96-100).
Allah
also says which translates as: “And A ‘ad and
Thamud indeed their destruction is clearly apparent to you
from their ruined dwellings. Satan made their deeds fair seeming
to them and turned them away from the right path though they
were intelligent” (Al-Ankabut: 38). There are many other
verses in the book of Allah that clarify that those who take
the verses of Allah, (believing in and living according to
them) as well as the Sunnah of the Prophet (Salla Allahu Alaihi
Wa Sallam), is promised a good life in this world and complete
pleasure in the hereafter. If the servant of Allah is among
the believers, the pious, and the righteous, and whenever
he receives commands or read the verses he accepts, practices
and implements it without rejecting, and takes everything
sincerely starting with himself, then he is one of those who
is promised by Allah with the same promises Allah gave to
the righteous before him.
However,
as for the one who hears the verses of Allah and the message
of the Prophet and he prefers his desires and whims and clings
to the earth then he is promised to be deprived of the blessings
and bounties of Allah. He will be hard hearted, he will not
recognize good, nor forbid evil and then horror will be replaced
for him instead of security. He will have a miserable life
instead of a blessed one, sickness instead of health and hardship
in himself and the people around him. That is why Allah encouraged
the entire nation, individuals, groups, leaders, and followers
all to be among the people of faith, Iman, and piety. If they
were as so, then their problems would be solved and Allah
will open for them good from all its sources. As the prior
verse mentioned, in which Allah says which translates as:
“And if the people of the towns had believed and had
piety and certainty then surely we would have opened for them
blessings from the heavens and earth…” (Al-A’raf:
96).
If
they were true believers then they would have had many blessings
from Allah, but if they were partial believers, and partially
righteous and pious, then he will only get part of these good
promises that Allah has promised. He will be blessed according
to the level of his faith and piety. This is of course other
than the times when Allah tests people in general with hardships.
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Creamy Cheese & Corn Chicken Pasta
Cream, cheese and coriander combine to make this pasta an
indulgent treat
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Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
• 1 x 410 g tin whole kernel corn, drained
• 400 g chicken breasts, sliced
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 200 ml cream
•
1 box Knorr Chicken Mate - Lotsa Cheese
• 20 ml chopped fresh coriander
• 600 ml water
• 15 ml oil
Instructions
1. Using a non-stick frying pan, brown chicken in oil for
about 3–4 min
2. Add spring onions and fry for another minute
3. Add sachet of seasoning sauce blend, water and cream to
the pan together with the uncooked pasta
4. Stir in the corn and coriander
5. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and reduce heat
6. Allow to simmer uncovered for 10 min or until the pasta
is cooked |