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27 Jumaadal Ukhra 1432 H / 01 June 2011
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31.05.2011 - Mayyit of: Nafeesa Akbar - VENUE: 30 Protea Avenue - TIME: 14:45pm - QABRASTAAN: Avalon - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural
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The
Power of “Istighfar”
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This story about “Istighfar” is from the life of Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal RA, who is considered as a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous theologian. Imam Ahmed is also considered to be the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and is one of the most accepted theologians, often referred to as the "Sheikh ul-Islam" or the "Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah".
During his old age, Imam Ahmed was travelling and stopped by a town. After Salaah, he wanted to stay the night in the Masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone in town. Out of his humbleness, he didn’t introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.
Having not recognized Ahmed bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the Masjid refused to let him stay in the Masjid. As Imam Ahmed was quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out of theMasjid. On seeing this, a baker from a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imam Ahmed) and offered to host him for the night. During his stay with the baker, Imam Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly recite Istighfar (seeking forgiveness from Allah). Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant act of saying Istighfar had any effect on him. The baker responded by telling Imam Ahmed that Allah had accepted all of his Duas (supplications), except one. On asking which Dua was it that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that he had been asking Allah to provide him the privilege to meet the famous scholar Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.
On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah not only had listened to his Dua but had dragged him onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps.
This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam used to say Istighfar frequently during the day.
Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:
A man complained to Al-Hasan Rahmatullah Alaihi about a drought, and he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another man complained to him of poverty and he said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”
Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another complained to him that his garden was dry. He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Ask forgiveness from your Rabb, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.” Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)
One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought to which he answered: "The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say: `Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.” [Sahih Muslim]
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1 Box Hake Fillets - 1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder - 2 Tbsp lemon juice - 1 tsp Crushed Garlic - 1 tsp Red chillies - Salt to taste - Marinate the fish in the above ingredients.
Batter
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Abu Buraida Radiyallahu Anhu narrates from his Father (Radiyallahu anhu) that Najashi once sent a pair of leather socks as a gift to Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam. The socks were black in colour and simple. Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam wore them (in the state of Wudhu) and thereafter when Wudhu was made (whilst wearing the leather socks), Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam made Masaah on the socks. (Shamaail Tirmizi Pg 6)
It was the habit of Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam to wear leather socks. Even though we are in the habit of wearing leather socks during the cold months, we should always renew our intention. We should not simply wear it to keep us warm but rather make the intention that we are wearing leather socks because it was the practice of our beloved leader Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam.
Insha Allah, the rules regarding the use of leather socks will be available in our future Newsletters.
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The Three Kick Rule
A big city lawyer went duck hunting in South Louisiana. He shot a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing. The litigator responded, “I shot a duck and it fell in this field, and now I’m going in to retrieve it.”
The old farmer replied. “This is my property, and you are not coming over here.”
The indignant lawyer said, “I am one of the best trial attorneys in the U.S. and, if you don’t let me get that duck, I’ll sue you and take everything you own.”
The old farmer smiled and said, “Apparently, you don’t know how we do things in Louisiana. We rule ourselves under the Napoleonic Code. We settle small disagreements like this with the Louisiana Three Kick Rule.”
The lawyer asked, “What is the Louisiana Three Kick Rule?”
The Farmer replied. “Well, first I kick you three times and then you kick me three times, and so on, back and forth, until someone gives up.”
The attorney quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He agreed to abide by the local custom. The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the city feller. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy work boot into the lawyer’s groin and dropped him to his knees where he immediately vomited. The geezer’s second kick nearly ripped the man’s nose off his face. The barrister was flat on his belly when the farmer’s third kick to a kidney nearly caused him to give up.
The lawyer summoned every bit of his dark heart, vengeful will and managed to get to his feet and said, “Okay, you old coot now it’s my turn.”
The old farmer smiled and said, “Naw, I give up. You can keep the duck"
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