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Since last night my young son has been unwell. When I got back from work this evening I decided to take him to hospital despite my exhaustion.

There were many waiting; perhaps we will be delayed by more than an hour. I took my number and sat down in the waiting room. There were many faces, young and old, but all silent. Some brothers! made use of the many booklets available in the waiting room. Some of those waiting had their eyes closed, while others were looking around. Most were bored. Once in a while the long silence was broken by a nurse calling out a number. Happiness appears on the one whose turn it is, and he gets up quickly; then silence returns.

A young man grabbed my attention. He was reading a pocket-sized Qur`an continuously; not raising his head even once. At first I did not think much about him. However, after one hour of waiting my casual glances turned into a deep reflection about his lifestyle and how he utilizes his time. One hour of life wasted! Instead of making benefit of that hour, it was just a boring wait.

Then the call for prayer was made. We went to prayer in the hospital's mosque. I tried to pray close to the man who was reading the Qur`an earlier in the waiting room. After the prayer I walked with him. I informed him of how impressed I was of him and how he tries to benefit from his time. He told me that most of our time is wasted without any benefit. These are days that go from our lives without being conscious of them or regretting their waste. He said that he started carrying the pocket-sized Qur`an around when a friend encouraged him to make full use of his time. He told me that in the time other people waste he gets to read much more of the Qur`an than he gets to read either at home or in the mosque. Moreover, besides the reward of reading the Qur`an, this habit saves him from boredom and stress. He added that he has now been waiting for one and a half hours. Then he asked, when will you find one and a half hours to read the Qur`an?

I reflected; How much time do we waste? How many moments of our lives pass by, and yet we do not account for how they passed by? Indeed, how many months pass by and we do not read the Qur`an? I came to respect my companion, and I discovered that I am to stand for account and that time is not in my hand; so what am I waiting for? My thoughts were interrupted by the nurse calling out my number; I went to the doctor. But I want to achieve something now. After I left the hospital I quickly went to the bookshop and bought a pocket-sized Qur`an. I decided to be mindful of how I spend the time.

Our Prophet (Sallallaahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said; "Whoever guides or directs to good, then he gets the same amount of blessing (reward) as the one who does it" The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) also said "Pass on knowledge from me even if it is only one verse"

"Happy New Year"  

Muharram 1428
(The First Month of Islamic Calendar)

Reminds us the Great Sacrifice of Hadrath Hussain and his Family, may Allah be pleased with all of them. Theirs was the True Jihad for the cause of Truth and Justice. We should learn the lessons of courage, patience and perseverance

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Wishing you a warm and prosperous Happy New Year & we pray for all Humanity and in particular Muslim Ummah for the Peace, Stability & Dignity. (Ameen)

Dua of the week:
May Allah keep you at ease in the cradle of His security and sanctuary (Aameen)

Ayat of the week:
O ye who believe! Fulfill (all) obligations. Lawful unto you (for food) are all four-footed animals, with the exceptions named: But animals of the chase are forbidden while ye are in the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb: for Allah doth command according to His will and plan. (Al-Maida : 1)

Hadith of the week:
Narrated By Mu'awiyah: I heard the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) say: Migration will not end until repentance ends, and repentance will not end until the sun rises in the west. (Abu Dawood)

Allah's Rights upon His creation are the rights that must be kept the most. Allah is the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He is the Almighty who created everything with absolute wisdom. Allah is the One who initiated every being from nothing. He is the One who protects humans in their mothers' wombs, as infants, as children and as adults. He, alone, sustains all humans and provides them with food and every aspect of life. Allah said, what translated means, "And Allah has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight and hearts that you might give thanks (to Allah)." [16:78]

If Allah refuses sustenance to anyone he will be instantly destroyed. Allah's mercy is what keeps humans and everything else alive.

Allah's control over his slaves is perfect. His bounties are countless. If this is His role in the life of humans, then His rights are what one must keep the most. Allah does not need sustenance from His slaves. He said, what translated means: "We ask not of you a provision. We provide it for you. And the good end is for the Muttaqeen (the ones who fear Allah)." [20:132]

Allah only wants one thing from His slaves. "And I (Allah) created not the Jinn and mankind except they should worship Me (alone). I seek not any provision from them nor do I ask that they should feed Me. Verily, Allah is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong." [51:56-58]

Allah only wants mankind to worship Him alone and ascribe no partners with Him in worship, and truly be His slaves. He wants them to surrender to His will, as they surrender to His control for the means of their lives. It is only fair to worship only the One who holds the existence of everything and everyone is in His Hands. One should thank Allah who, alone, provides for him by worshipping Him alone. Allah said, what translated means: "And whatever of blessings and good things you have, it is from Allah. Then, when harm touches you, unto Him you cry aloud for help." [16:53]

What Allah requires His slaves to do is easy. He does not want hardship to come to those striving to worship Him. He said, what translated means: "And strive hard in Allah's cause as you ought to strive (with sincerity). He has chosen you (to convey Islam), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship, it is the religion of your father Abraham (Islam). It is He (Allah) who has named you Muslims both before and in this (the Quran), that the Messenger (Mohammad) may be a witness over you and you be witnesses over mankind. So offer prayer perfectly, give Zakat (compulsory charity), and hold fast to Allah, He is your Lord, what an excellent Lord and what an excellent helper!" [22:78]

What Allah wants from us is to worship Him with sincerity, and to perform religious deeds. Five prayers a day bring forgiveness from Him and purity in the heart. Muslims must try to perform prayer in the best form: "So keep your duty to Allah as much as you can." [64:16]

The Prophet said, what translated means, "Stand while praying, if you cannot then while sitting, and if you cannot then while laying on your side." [Al-Bukhari] Allah also wants His slaves to pay a small amount of their money to the poor, the needy, strangers who have no money, the indebted and to others who are eligible to take money from Zakat. Zakat is so minimal that it does not harm the rich, yet it provides tremendous benefits for the poor. Allah also requires fasting in the lunar month of Ramadhan. He said, what translated means: "So whoever of you sights the (crescent on the first night of the) month (of Ramadhan), he must fast that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number (of days he misses) from other days." [2:185]

Also, Hajj (pilgrimage) to Makkah once in lifetime is obligatory upon all Muslims, if they are able to do so. In general, we have the obligation to abide by all of Allah's orders, and stay away from all He had made forbidden upon us.

Above mentioned are the duties of Allah's slaves towards Him. They are not difficult to perform. The reward outweighs the requirements by far. The reward is "And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception." [3:185]

May ALLAH Subhan watala give us Strangth to fulfill his rights Ameen!

Rasulullah (Sallalloho alaihe Wa-aalay wasallam) said:
  When a man dies and his relatives are busy in funeral, there stands an extremely handsome man by his head. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets in between the shroud and the chest of the deceased. When after the burial, the people return home, 2 angels, Munkar and Nakeer (names of two special Angels), come in the grave and try to separate this handsome man so that they may be able to interrogate the dead man in privacy about his faith. But the handsome man says, "He is my companion, he is my friend. I will not leave him alone in any case. If you are appointed for interrogation, do your job. I cannot leave him until I get him admitted into Paradise".
  Thereafter he turns to his dead companion and says, "I am the Qura'an, which you used to read, sometimes in a loud voice and sometimes in a low voice. Do not worry. After the interrogation of Munkar and Nakeer, you will have no grief. When the interrogation is over, the handsome man arranges for him from Al-Mala'ul A'laa (the angels in Heaven) a silk bedding filled with musk.

Rasulullah (Sallalloho alaihe Wa-aalay wasallam) said:
  "On the Day of Judgment, before Allah, no other intercessor will have a greater status than the Qura'an, neither a prophet nor an angel".

Vinegar: A food Prophet Muhammad (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) used to eat with olive oil. [That's now a fashion in expensive Italian Restaurants]  

Milk: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said that milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back, improves the brain, renews vision and drives away forgetfulness.

Honey: Considered to be the best remedy for diarrhoea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye salve and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the morning in warm water and is also a Sunnah.

Olive Oil: Excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach.

Mushroom: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes, it also serves as a form of birth control and arrests paralysis.

Grapes: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels.

Dates:  The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said that a house without dates has no food and also to be eaten at the time of childbirth.

Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles.

Barley: Good for fever in a soup form.

Melon: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said: "None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring who are good in countenance and good in character."

Pomegranate: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said it cleanses you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days.

Water: The Prophet (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) said the best drink in this world and the next is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.

So praise be to our beloved Nabi (Sal Allaho Alaiyhe Wa Sallam) who related us with marvelous knowledge which dazzles the wisest minds. May this information be beneficial to all of us Insha'Allah.

Ya ‘Aziz (The Mighty)	Recite this name 40 times after fajr (morning) prayers for 40 days to be independent from need from others.
Ya Baatin (The Hidden)	One who recites this name three times in a day will be able to see the truth in things.
Ya Badi (The Incomparable)	One who recites this name 70 times will be free from all troubles.
Ya Baa’is (The Resurrector)	One who recites this name will gain the fear of Allah.
Ya Baqi (The Everlasting)	One who recites this name 100 times before sunrise will be saved from all disasters.
Ya Barr (The Source of all Goodness)	One who recites this name for his child, the child will be free from misfortune.
Ya Basir (The All Seeing)	One who recites this name 100 times after Friday Prayers (Namaz) will get the esteem in the eyes of others
Ya Basit (The Expander)	One who recites this name 10 times after morning Prayers (Namaz) with open hands will get wealth.
Ya Fattah (The Opener)	One who recites this name will face the victory.
Ya Ghaffar (The Forgiver)	One who recites this name, his sins will be forgiven.
Ya Ghafur (The All Forgiving)	Recitation of this name helps in healing from headache, Fever & depression.
Ya Ghani (The Self Sufficient)	One who recites this name will be contented and not covetous.
Ya Hadi (The Guide)	One who recites this name frequently will gain spiritual knowledge.
Ya Hafiz (The preserver)	One who recites this name 16 times each day will be protected against calamities.
Ya Hakam (The Judge)	One who recites this name frequently at night, many secrets will be revealed to him / her.
Ya Hakim (The Wise)	One who recites this name continuously will prevent him / her from the difficulties in work.
Ya Halim (The Forbearing One)	Write this name on the piece of paper and put it where the seeds are sown, this will prevent from any disaster & calamity.
Ya Hamid (The Praiseworthy)	One who recites this name will be loved and praised
Ya Haqq (The Truth)	One who recites this name will get his lost thing.
Ya Hasib (The Reckoner)	One who starts reciting this name 70 times beginning Thursday for seven days and nights and at the 71st time recites "Habiyallah ul Hasib" will be free of fears from robbery & Jealousy.
Ya Hayy (The Alive)	One who recites this name will have long life.
Ya Jaame (The Gatherer)	One who recites this name will find lost things.
Ya Jabbar (The Compeller)	Recitation of this name helps to prevent from violence, severity or hardness.
Ya Jalil (The Sublime One)	One who writes this name on a piece of paper with musk and saffron, washes it, and drinks the water from a ceramic container made of earth, will be revered among men.
Ya Kabir (The Most Great)	One who recites this name 100 times will get esteem.
Ya Karim (The Generous One):	One who recites this name will have esteem in this world.
Ya Khabir (The Aware)	One who recites this name will be quickly freed from the bad habit.
Ya Khafid (The Abaser)	Recitation of this name, 70,000 times in gathering after fasting for 3 days will be safeguarded from enemy.
Ya Khaliq (The Creator)	Recitation of this name at night will create an angel.
Ya Bari (The Evolver)	Recitation of each 21 times will help women during child birth.
Ya Musawwir (The Fashioner)
Ya Latif (The Subtle One)	One who recites this name 100 times after performing two rakats of Namaz will gets all his desires fulfilled.
Ya Majeed (The Noble)	One who recites this name, his heart will be enlightened.
Ya Majid (The Most Glorious One)	One who recites this name will gain glory.
Ya Malik (The Sovereign Lord)	One who recites this name frequently will be respected and treated accordingly by others.
Ya Malik-Al-Mulk (The Eternal Owner of Sovereignty)	One who recites this name will get esteem.
Ya Maani (The Preventer)	One who recites this name will have a good family life.
Ya Matin (The Firm One)	One who recites this name will be freed from any troubles.
Ya Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)	Reciting this name 100 times helps to love only Allah.
Ya Mubdi (The Originator)	Recitation of this name on pregnant woman will prevent her from abortion.
Ya Mughni (The Enricher)	One who recites this name 10 times for 10 Fridays will become self sufficient.
Ya Muhaymin (The Protector)	One who recites this name with complete ablution, their inner being will be luminous.
Ya Muhsi (The Reckoner)	One who recites this name 1000 times will have easiness on the judgment day.
Ya Muhyi (The giver of life)	One who recites this name will be helped in heavy burden.
Ya Mur’id (The Restorer)	Recitation of this name 70 times will helpful in safe return of the missing person.
Ya Mu’izz (The Honorer)	Reciting 140 times after isha prayer will help in attaining dignity in the eyes of others.
Ya Mujib (The Responsive)	Recitation of this name will fulfill appeals.
Ya Mu’min (The Guardian of Faith)	One who recites this name will be free from any harm.
Ya Mumit (The Creator of Death)	One who recites this name will be prevented from enemy.
Ya Muntaqim (The Avenger)	One who recites this name frequently will be victorious against his enemies.
Ya Muqaddim (The Expediter)	Recitation of this name is helpful in the battlefield
Ya Muqit (The maintainer)	One who recites this name on a glass of water and gives this water to bad mannered child, it will help the child in attaining good manners.
Ya Muqsit (The Equitable)	One who recites this name will be free from the harm of the devil.
Ya Muqtadir (The Powerful)	Recitation of this name helps to know the truth.
Ya Muta’ali (The Most Exalted)	One who recites this name frequently will gain the benevolence of Allah.
Ya Mutakabbir (The Majestic)	Recitation of this name before having intercourse with wife will blessed with righteous child.
Ya Muzill (The Dishonorer)	One who recites this name 75 times will be prevented from jealousy.
Ya Naafi (The Propitious)	One who recites this name continuously for four days will be prevented from any harm.
Ya Nur (The Light)	One who recite this name will have inner light.
Ya Qabiz (The Constrictor)	One who writes this name on 50 pieces of food (fruit, bread, etc) for 40 days will receive ample sustenance.
Ya Qadir (The Able)	Recitation of this name helps in fulfilling one’s desires.
Ya Qahhar (The subduer)	One who recites this name will be made free from the attractions of the world and gain inner peace.
Ya Qawi (The most Strong)	One who recites this name with the intention of not being harmed, will be safe from his enemy.
Ya Qayyum (The Self Subsisting)	One who recites this name will not fall into inadvertency.
Ya Quddus (The Holy)	One who recites 100 times every day will be free from anxiety.
Ya Raafi (The Exalter)	Reciting this name 100 times during day and night will make the person higher and rich.
Ya Rahim (The Merciful)	One who recites this name seven times will be under Allah’s protection.
Ya Raqib (The Watchful)	One who recites this name seven times will be under Allah’s protection.
Ya Rashid (The Guide to the Right Path)	One who recites this name 1000 times between Maghrib and Isha Namaz will be safe from troubles.
Ya Ra’uf (The Compassionate)	Recitation of this name gives the blessing of Allah.
Ya Razzaq (The Provider)	One who recites this name will be provided with sustenance from Allah.
Ya Sabur (The Patient)	One who recites this name 3000 times will be rescued from any difficulty.
Ya Salaam (The Source of Peace)	One who recites this name 160 times to a sick person will regain health.
Ya Samd (The Eternal)	One who recites this name frequently will be helped in need.
Ya Samii (The Al Hearing)	One who recites this name 100 times without speaking to anyone on Thursday after the Zuhr prayer, Allah will bestow on him / her any desire.
Ya Shaahid (The Witness)	One who recites this name will get obedient child.
Ya Shakur (The Appreciative)	Recitation of 41 times will helps in healing from depression.
Ya Tawwab (The Acceptor of Repentance)	One who recites this name frequently, his repentance will be accepted.
Ya Waali (The Governor)	One who recites this name and breathes it into his house, his house will be free from danger.
Ya Wali (The Protecting Friend)	One who recites this name will be the protected one
Ya Wadud (The loving)	Reciting this name 1000 times on food before eating will help in making compromise between two persons.
Ya Wahhab (The Bestower)	One who recites this name 100 times after two rakats of Namaz will get all needs fulfilled.
Ya Wahid (The Unique)	One who recites this name alone and in a quiet place will be free from fear and delusion.
Ya Wajid (The Finder)	One who recites this name will have richness of heart.
Ya Wakil (The Trustee)	One who recites this name will have long life.
Ya Warris (The Supreme Inheritor)	One who recites this name will have long life.
Ya Wasi (The All Embracing)	Recitation of this name will eradicate poverty.
Ya Zaahir (The Manifest)	One who recites this name 15 times after Friday prayer, will get divine light in his heart.
Ya Zaarr (The Distresser)	One who recites this name will gain status.
Ya Zul Jalal Wal Ikram (The Lord of Majesty and Bounty)	One who recites this name frequently will get good wealth