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03 Jumaadul Ukhrau 1428/19 June 2007
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UNDERSTANDING THE QUR’AN
SURAH AN-NAAZIAAT: 79
(Those Who Pull Out)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE BENEFICENT THE MOST MERCIFUL

Whereas for the one who feared to stand before his Lord, and restrained his self from the (evil) desire, [40]
The Paradise will be the abode. [41]

COMMENTARY: (whereas for the one who feared to stand before his Lord, and restrained his self from the [evil] desire, 79:40).

In other words,
[1] The first characteristic of a God-fearing person is that, in this life, he shudders at the thought of appearing before Allah to account for his deeds on the Day of Reckoning; and
[2] Forbids the baser self from its evil desires. Those who are characterized by these two qualities have the good news that the Paradise will be their abode, thus: (the Paradise will be the abode 79:41)

THE MESSAGE
Is sugar sweeter or the Creator of sugar?
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If Allah does not create sweetness in the stalks of sugar cane, they will be sold for a paltry sum. No one will even ask about them. Is the moon more beautiful or the Creator of the beauty of the moon?

When the saints obtained the love of Allah, Shah Waliullah addressed the Moghul Emperors from the pulpit of Delhi's Jami Masjid saying, "O Moghul Emperors, Waliullah has a heart in his bosom. This heart contains the gems of Allah’s love. A large box contains a smaller box. The price of the larger box is determined by that of the smaller one. If the larger box contains cotton, rags and children's napkins messed with urine and excretion, it will have no value. It will not even be protected. However, if the smaller box contains a precious gem worth millions, then there will be guards protecting it and because of the small box, the larger one will also be protected. Thus if our heart contains the love of Allah, Iman and Taqwa, then our external parts will also be protected."

Today we complain why we are slaughtered in Israel, what is happening to the Muslims in India and Muslims are disgraced worldwide. The reality is that we have only a big box and it is extremely elegant. Our external selves are beautified much more than that of the Sahaba (Radiallâhu anhu). But we lack the precious gem which they had internally. Today we are in need of it. What is it? It is ta'alluq ma'Allâh [relationship with Allah]. It is the love of Allah, fear for Allah and Taqwa [piety].

This is what Shah Waliullah indicated. O Moghul Kings, Waliullah has a heart in his bosom. It contains the gems and pearls of Allah’s love. If there is anyone wealthier than me under the sky, he should step forward. These are the saints and friends of Allah. When the love of Allah is imbued in their hearts, they do not care about the kings.

Hafiz Shirazi says, “When Hafiz Shirazi becomes intoxicated with the name of Allah, and the scent of the True Beloved is perceived from the Great Throne, then he will not buy the kingdoms of Kaus and Kay - the kingdoms of Iran for even a grain of barley.

All the languages like Arabic, Persian, Turkish and English are limited and cannot express the delight in the unlimited love of Allah. Therefore Hafiz Shirazi says that when he becomes drunk with the love of Allah, he does not care about any kingdom and he is not prepared to buy them for even a grain of barley. The king of Sanjar wrote to Sheikh Abdul Qâdir Jailâni (Rahimahullah) that he wanted to grant the state of Nimroz to him. He replied, May my fortune be blackened like the umbrella of the king of Sanjar, if I have the desire for your kingdom. Since I have achieved the kingdom of the latter part of the night, I am not prepared to buy your kingdom for even a grain of barley.

The kingdom of the night is the worship of Allah and performing Tahajjud. As Moulana Rumi says that if you achieve the taste of one Sajdah, you will also leave the kingdom like Ibrahim Ibn Adham (Rahimahullah). When walking around, one says, "Subhânallâh." But in the posture of prostration, one says, "Subhâna Rabiyal A'alâ." Because Sajdah is a position of extreme proximity to Allah, one exposes one's relationship to Allah. Now you can say, "My Rabb." "Subhâna Rabiyal A'alâ " means, "You are pure, O my Sustainer, the most high."

AND FOR THE KIDDIES
The Brother and the Sister
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A FATHER had one son and one daughter, the former remarkable for his good looks, the latter for her extraordinary ugliness.

While they were playing one day as children, they happened by chance to look together into a mirror that was placed on their mother's chair. The boy congratulated himself on his good looks; the girl grew angry, and could not bear the self-praises of her Brother, interpreting all he said (and how could she do otherwise?) into reflection on herself.

She ran off to her father to be avenged on her Brother, and spitefully accused him of having, as a boy, made use of that which belonged only to girls.

The father embraced them both, and bestowing his kisses and affection impartially on each, said, "I wish you both would look into the mirror every day: you, my son, that you may not spoil your beauty by evil conduct; and you, my daughter, that you may make up for your lack of beauty by your virtues."

THE DUA (PRAYER)
GRIEF
The Messenger of Allah said to 'Asmã' binti 'Umaysin: "Shall I not teach you a few words which you can say when you are distressed - or at the time of distress –

Allãhu, 'allãhu rabbee lã 'ushriku bihi shay'an. Allah, Allah my Lord I associate not with Him a thing.

QUOTE
Uthman RA condemned pride in the following terms: "The world is proud. Leave it alone lest it entrap you by its guises and teach you pride, which will keep you away from Allah."

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NEWS
The United States and European Union have renewed their economic aid to Palestine. This comes after an emergency cabinet was sworn in yesterday by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Sentencing proceedings are set to continue in the Baby Jordan Leigh Nortan trial this morning.

Free primary school education, curbing the spiralling health crisis and speeding up land reform are some of the issues to be discussed at the upcoming (ANC) policy conference.

A former leading military officer says that American President George Bush is aware of the abuses at Abu Ghraib prisons.

Government and public service negotiators will meet again today to discuss a wage increase that will end the public service strike.

More than 30 children were rescued and 700 arrsts made after police broke a worldwide internet ring. Reports indicate Almost 200 suspects were based in the UK.

The state has finally closed its case in the Boeremag treason trial after more than four years.

Cape Town police say more arrests will follow the arrest of two people, including a close family member, in connection with the murder last December of Taliep Petersen.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
06h45: Yaseen
08h30: Islamic discussions
09h05: At Taajir - Islamic Business
10h30: JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h45: Health
12h45: Community News
13h05: Thuhr Athaan & Ath Thikrul Hakeem
14h30: Quran Translation
14h45: Islamic History
15h15: Hadith
16h05: Actuality
18h05: Labour Law
19h20: Ml E Adam
20h05: Quiz Master
20h30: Q & A with Mufti Elias

RECIPE
GRILLED CHICKEN
Ingredients
1 chicken cut and washed - 1 tblsp ginger/garlic - 1 tblsp salt - 1 tblsp dhanna-jeero - 1 tblsp fine red chillies - 1 tsp aromat - 1 tsp fine mustard - 1 tsp lemon pepper - ¼ cup oil - ¼ cup mayonnaise - ¼ cup lemon juice - ¼ cup tomato puree - Pinch of saffron - 125g butter.

Method
1. Make a paste with all the ingredients except the chicken and the butter.
2. Add the chicken and allow marinating for 1 hour.
3. Melt the butter in the pot and add the chicken and allow cooking.
4. When all the moisture has been absorbed put the chicken in the oven to grill.

COOKING TIP
To make last minute cooking faster, roast parathas, without oil, cool a little, then pile, cover with cloth and keep aside. When and as required, heat griddle, proceed with the shallow frying stage, and finish off. Serve them sizzling hot and crisp, yet fast!!!

A THOUGHT
We have a tendency to want to fix everyone else except ourselves. With our eyes we see what is wrong with the world and everyone else. How can we develop our souls if we are looking in the wrong direction? The only person that we can control is ourselves. The only person that we are responsible for developing is ourselves. Our focus should be on ourselves and not someone else!

THE SMILE
It's a sunny morning in the Big Forest and the Bear family are just waking up. Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty!

"Who's been eating my porridge?!" he squeaks.

Daddy Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty!

"Who's been eating my porridge?!" he roars.

Mummy Bear puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and screams, "For God's sake, how many times do we have to go through this? I haven't made the damn porridge yet!!"

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