I dont know what happened to this country; long ago it was such a great place. But even now its still is a great place, I dont like the way the government runs this country. And I dont think that people are stupid, I think they have been confronted with something they dont understand. Something that happens in America is that when they dont understand something they tend to strike out at it...
It is something that has been happening for over 200 years, I dont think there is anything we can do about those people who attack what they dont know. Out of 280 million people in America only about 4 million are Muslim Alhamdulillah. This number grows every day, however there will always be people that will hate what they dont know and will never try to understand that which they dont know.
Now of 280million people I would hate to think there is that many people like this. We hear about them on the news attacking Muslims, Masjids, homes and businesses. But just because that is all we hear about, it does not mean that every body in America is like this.
I murdered him Sat right next to him Zoned in on what I had did Tossing and turning Allah may you forgive But was I wrong in killing because he was disrespecting your name? So am I a murderer or a man of saviour Cause all I did was save my religion from disgrace?
Looking past the window,
Out to the starry heavens,
Lies over the hills of Jerusalem
Where my mother stands over my father?s grave.
Sans ill-will, bereft of hate,
He went on a Thursday to Jerusalem
Just to buy a cake.
Was my mothers birthday,
The soldiers sent her tears
As her husband walked back showing no fear.
Showing no fear
As blood cascaded down.
Down his shoulders into pools,
Pools of soon to be forgotten evidence.
Antistrophe I
A bomb they thought he held,
A knife he carried instead.
A knife he slit them with,
Slashed them with his prayers and words of peace.
Drunk with blindness
They paid no heed,
As they proceeded to strip him.
And cut away
Away at his dignity they slashed,
Away at his pride they ripped,
Away from his heart they could not penetrate.
Holding firm, "Ya Lord, give me patience!" he pleaded.
And they moved away into the abyss of the coming night.
They went to find his grave.
Strophe II
Now embracing his wife, torn and tattered,
She wiped the image of blood from their eyes
And tried to smiled as he bashfully apologized,
For returning with only his life and nothing to eat.
Both of them then looked out,
Looked out to the starry heavens,
And over the hills of Jerusalem
A shot fired from my fathers grave
And took my father in exchange.
As my mother mourns over his burial,
I see that they took his life.
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War.
There are many women crying.
Women with the grief of having a loved one at war,
Women with the grief of having sons at war.
There are many men crying.
Men with the grief of leaving their loved ones at war,
Men with the grief of knowing thier mothers are heartbroken without them.
Two airplanes impacted both the tallest structures in the world.
An airplane is also said to have impacted the military base of America.
The White House was targeted as well.
In the Middle East, American troops are beginning to invade. More and more, it seems. With a man who calls himself president back in America sending them.
Tsunamis.
Indonesia is hit with a large tsunami, its origin from an earthquake deep on the bottom of the ocean, sending the massive waves.
Hurricanes.
Louisiana is impacted by a large hurricane, destroying thousands of homes and killing countless people.
In the Middle East, they experience destructions like these almost everyday. They have 9/11s happening to them everyday. What made it such a big deal here was because one happened to America.
America the great. America the pure. Americas tallest towers were brought down.
War.
So We prevented them from hearing in the cave for a number of years. (1)
Can our Ummah expect that our future will be better than our past? Will this world ever become a better place?
Imagine that you have lived your life in a dark cave. Your parents and grandparents lived here too, and so did their parents and grandparents. You have been told that generations ago, your relatives lived in a very different, beautiful place, but can you really believe some story about the possibility of life on the outside?
But no matter how accustomed you have become to the darkness, you still feel restless and insecure. You realize that, although the darkness may be a part of life, it is not life itself.
As we stumble through life, we have all wondered if we will ever find true Islam within ourselves and lead a truly meaningful life. After all, even though human nature craves a higher purpose, what is the point of working so hard to live a virtuous life if it is not leading anywhere?
The answer to all these questions is just one word: Jannah. Jannah is the light at the end of the cave. Jannah is the belief that this world was created by design, and its purpose will indeed be realized -- that goodness will prevail and that our lives can be meaningful. Without Jannah, our lives would be meaningless -- a never-ending cave of darkness, with little awareness of an alternative existence and no hope of ever reaching the light.
It was narrated by Abu Huraira (ra) that The Prophet (saws) said, "Allah said, "I have prepared for My righteous slaves such excellent things as no eye has ever seen, nor an ear has ever heard nor a human heart can ever think of. " (2)
How do we get out of this cave?
He is Allah the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner; His are the most excellent names; whatever is in the heavens and the earth declares His glory; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. (3)
Allah (swt) created within each of us a nafs which, when cultivated, allows us to illuminate the darkness and move on. How does one cultivate this nafs? By recognizing the strength of Allah (swt) empowering your soul. By rising above your ego and acknowledging an absolute force that is far greater than yourself. And above all, by realizing that, amidst the darkness there is indeed a light to be found, which will instill every act of virtue with infinite meaning. To be redeemed means to be freed from an overbearing employer or a tyrannical regime; to be freed from a dangerous habit or an abusive situation; to be freed from the fear within ourselves and the confusion that clouds our vision.
Are we still in the dark?
The current technological revolution is in fact the hand of Allah (swt) at work; it is meant to help us make Allah (swt) a reality in our lives. And as time goes on, science will show itself more and more to parallel the truths of Allah (swt), thereby revealing the intrinsic unity in the entire universe.
The divine purpose of the present information revolution, for instance, which gives an individual unprecedented power and opportunity, is to allow us to share knowledge -- spiritual knowledge with each other, empowering and unifying individuals everywhere.
What now?
And We strengthened their hearts with patience, when they stood up and said: Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth; we will by no means call upon any god besides Him, for then indeed we should have said an extravagant thing. (4)
After the centuries of living in the cave and traveling through its darkness, we now stand on the threshold of the era of redemption. This means, in part, that people will perceive Allah (swt) in all their experiences. We will all see our material pursuits through the filter of our deen -- not as an end in themselves, but as means to a higher end. Revolutionary changes are taking place on all fronts -- on a personal level and on a global scale, in technology, in politics, and in the human spirit.
We are now approaching the exit from the cave, and we are beginning to feel and see the warm, bright light. Now, then, is not the time to be skeptical or selfish. Even the smallest things -- a kind word, an offering of sadaqah, a few minutes in salat -- are immeasurably significant. We must do anything we can to throw even one ray of light into the darkness. Our journey is about to end; we are set to reach our destination, our rendezvous with Allah (swt). The next move is yours.
Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) narrated that The Prophet (saws) said: "If anyone seeks protection in Allahs name, grant him protection; if anyone begs in Allahs name, give him something; if anyone gives you an invitation, accept it; and if anyone does you a kindness, recompense him; but if you have not the means to do so, pray for him until you feel that you have compensated him." (5)
Add in acts of kindness and sadaqah.
Because your challenge is so large, you must start small.
Take an inspiring class or go to a lecture.
Learn about Allah (swt) and the purpose of creation.
Remember, the first step in escaping the darkness is acknowledging that it is darkness. Familiarize yourself with these ideas at your own pace, and you will begin to see a larger picture taking shape in your mind. Pause for a moment to reflect on the true priorities in your life.
Make your home a loving environment; make your office a place where charity and compassion replace selfishness and aggression. And above all, share these ideas with your family and friends.
If one person can resolve to make these changes, then ten can. And if ten can, so can one hundred, and on and on. After all, we are intrinsically good; we naturally want to lead better, more productive, more meaningful lives. Commit yourself today and exhort others to do the same.
That Allah may forgive your community their past faults and those to follow and complete His favor to you and keep you on a right way (6)
Footnotes
1) 18.11
2) Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 93, Number 589
3) 59.24
4) 18.14
5) Sunan Abu-Dawud: Book 9, Number 1668
6) 48.2
Islam was sent as mercy to humanity, yet some merciless barbarians insist on sullying its teachings by unleashing the evil that corrodes their own souls.
There is a message in this for all of us. In the pursuit of political and ideological goals we are forgetting the sacred value of life itself. Since 9/11 thousands of innocent civilians have died, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Spain, in Turkey, in Indonesia, and now in London.
Can we find a way to deal with these tragedies in such a way that it does not lead to more deaths, more violence, more anger, and more hatred?
Our reality today questions our humanity, can we reassure ourselves that we indeed constitute a civilization. .. MORE...
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Im trying to articulate
Spiritual corruption that’s got me desolate
And still people wanna simulate
the fickle bizarre fashion
whats in and happening
when really they are abnormal
wearing what they call is “formal”
in my eyes you are lacking the confidence
pretending to be
a fashion queen or king
caught up in the glitter
trying to be the pick of the litter
forget the fame and glory
you’re reading this poem and im telling your story
you clasp your hands tight
as if your holding your life
you think its alright
but don’t believe the hype
of your so called truth giving you guidance
I have the better alliance
But psst come here
Let me tell you something in confidence
Not following it is complete defiance
When all is lost
Islam has a way after all
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