10 Dec 2008
Teaching of the prophet (P.B.U.H) concerning sacrificing
On the authority of Abu Yala Shaddad bin Aus ( may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The prophet ( peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said: Allah has made it obligatory to adopt a benevolent attitude towards everything. If you have to kill any animal kill it in the kindest way. When you have to slaughter an animal you must make it less painful for the animal you slaughter. Every one of you must get his knife sharpened to reduce the suffering of the animal to be slaughtered. (Muslim)
7 Dec 2008
6 Dec 2008
Arafat Day
Arafat Day
Standing at Arafat is one of the greatest pillars of hajj as stated by the prophet (PBUH), He said, "Hajj is Arafat". On that day the Islamic religion was completed with the descent of the Quranic verse 5:3", today I have chosen Islam as your religion and completed my favor upon you, and accepted Islam as a religion for you".
Arafat Day is the day of forgiveness of sins, release from hell fire and submission for those standing there. For those Muslims who are not performing Hajj, it is preferable that they keep a fast on that day; but not by those who are doing the Hajj.
The Virtues of Hajj
The virtues of Hajj is emphasized in the Qu'ran in the verse 3:96: "the first (of worship) ordained to mankind was at Bakka; full of blessings and guidance for all people".
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and one of the most significant acts of worship in the lives of Muslims as individuals or people. Quranic verse 22:27 states: "And proclaim the Hajj among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean because of the journey through long and distant mountain roads".
Hajj equates all peoples, whatever their social status. All wear the same simple clothing and recite the "Oneness of Allah (swt)."
3 Dec 2008
The Prophet’s Methodology in Teaching
BY SISTER: TIAIBA IMANE..
Can you believe that the methodology used by our Prophet 14 centuries ago are nearly the very same used by modern schools?? This will let no room for doubt that Muhammad (pbuh) is certainly the ignorant teacher who brought illumination to both literates and illiterates. Above all, this fact will add an other argument of the truthfulness of our beloved teacher . But how was that????
The Prophet (PBUH) relied on the Divine methodology in teaching which was not theoretical, but an educational one , with different events and situations. Many modern researchers in the field of teaching are trying to bring to the task such methods that were innovated by the Apostle of Allah i.e. to make people take part in the learning process. To illustrate this point we have the following examples:
In teaching the grammar of a language, for example, we have ways: explicit and implicit grammar. Most modern pedagogues preferred the implicit way that means that learners deduce the rules from the examples they practise. The teacher's role comes at the end to give the right rule. Thus , the learner takes part in this process.
As for the Divine methodology used by the Prophet (PBUH), people used to learn from the events and situations. A problem happens, people deal with it the way they want, then, Allah sends Quranic ayahs to tell them where right is.
When we come to speak about the approaches used by the Prophet (PBUH) we find that they are the most important aspects at large in our task. Again, a question might be asked about their nature. In teaching, there are different approaches varying and evolving according to the designed goals, but for our Prophet's teaching, all the approaches are inspired and derived from the Holy Book " Quran ". The latter is valid for all the times and its goals, in addition to teaching different aspects of knowledge, are to provide a life style for people that cover all the sides in order to hold a good life. Quran was the miracle of the Ignorant Teacher who becomes afterwards, the teacher of mankind. It was verily Allah's gift for his creatures through His Apostle Muhammad (PBUH). We can learn this meaning from the last verses which were revealed on the Prophet (PBUH). Allah says what can be translated as: "Today I have completed your religion for you, and I have perfected My favor on you, and I am satisfied with Islam as a religion for you" (TMQ, 5:3).
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Can you believe that the methodology used by our Prophet 14 centuries ago are nearly the very same used by modern schools?? This will let no room for doubt that Muhammad (pbuh) is certainly the ignorant teacher who brought illumination to both literates and illiterates. Above all, this fact will add an other argument of the truthfulness of our beloved teacher . But how was that????
The Prophet (PBUH) relied on the Divine methodology in teaching which was not theoretical, but an educational one , with different events and situations. Many modern researchers in the field of teaching are trying to bring to the task such methods that were innovated by the Apostle of Allah i.e. to make people take part in the learning process. To illustrate this point we have the following examples:
In teaching the grammar of a language, for example, we have ways: explicit and implicit grammar. Most modern pedagogues preferred the implicit way that means that learners deduce the rules from the examples they practise. The teacher's role comes at the end to give the right rule. Thus , the learner takes part in this process.
As for the Divine methodology used by the Prophet (PBUH), people used to learn from the events and situations. A problem happens, people deal with it the way they want, then, Allah sends Quranic ayahs to tell them where right is.
When we come to speak about the approaches used by the Prophet (PBUH) we find that they are the most important aspects at large in our task. Again, a question might be asked about their nature. In teaching, there are different approaches varying and evolving according to the designed goals, but for our Prophet's teaching, all the approaches are inspired and derived from the Holy Book " Quran ". The latter is valid for all the times and its goals, in addition to teaching different aspects of knowledge, are to provide a life style for people that cover all the sides in order to hold a good life. Quran was the miracle of the Ignorant Teacher who becomes afterwards, the teacher of mankind. It was verily Allah's gift for his creatures through His Apostle Muhammad (PBUH). We can learn this meaning from the last verses which were revealed on the Prophet (PBUH). Allah says what can be translated as: "Today I have completed your religion for you, and I have perfected My favor on you, and I am satisfied with Islam as a religion for you" (TMQ, 5:3).
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2 Dec 2008
The Death of the Prophet (SAAS)
The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam breathes his last
When the pangs of death started, ‘Aishah leant him against her. She used to say: One of Allah’s bounties upon me is that the Messenger of Allâh died in my house, while I am still alive. He died between my chest and neck while he was leaning against me. Allâh has mixed his saliva with mine at his death. For ‘Abdur Rahman - the son of Abû Bakr - came in with a Siwak (i.e. the root of a desert plant used for brushing teeth) in his hand, while I was leaning the Messenger of Allâh against me. I noticed that he was looking at the Siwak, so I asked him - for I knew that he wanted it — "Would you like me to take it for you?" He nodded in agreement. I took it and gave it to him. As it was too hard for him, I asked him "Shall I soften it for you?" He nodded in agreement. So I softened it with my saliva and he passed it (on his teeth).
In another version it is said: "So he brushed (Istanna) his teeth as nice as he could." There was a water container (Rakwa) available at his hand with some water in. He put his hand in it and wiped his face with it and said:
"There is no god but Allah. Death is full of agonies." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî, 2/640]
As soon as he had finished his Siwak, brushing, he raised his hand or finger up, looked upwards to the ceiling and moved his lips. So ‘Aishah listened to him. She heard him say: "With those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace with the Prophets and the Truthful ones (As-Siddeeqeen), the martyrs and the good doers. O Allâh, forgive me and have mercy upon me and join me to the Companionship on high." [ibid, 2/638-641] Then at intervals he uttered these words: "The most exalted Companionship on high. To Allâh we turn and to Him we turn back for help and last abode." This event took place at high morning time on Monday, the twelfth of Rabi’ al-Awwal, in the eleventh year of Al-Hijrah. He was sixty-three years and four days old when he died.
When the pangs of death started, ‘Aishah leant him against her. She used to say: One of Allah’s bounties upon me is that the Messenger of Allâh died in my house, while I am still alive. He died between my chest and neck while he was leaning against me. Allâh has mixed his saliva with mine at his death. For ‘Abdur Rahman - the son of Abû Bakr - came in with a Siwak (i.e. the root of a desert plant used for brushing teeth) in his hand, while I was leaning the Messenger of Allâh against me. I noticed that he was looking at the Siwak, so I asked him - for I knew that he wanted it — "Would you like me to take it for you?" He nodded in agreement. I took it and gave it to him. As it was too hard for him, I asked him "Shall I soften it for you?" He nodded in agreement. So I softened it with my saliva and he passed it (on his teeth).
In another version it is said: "So he brushed (Istanna) his teeth as nice as he could." There was a water container (Rakwa) available at his hand with some water in. He put his hand in it and wiped his face with it and said:
"There is no god but Allah. Death is full of agonies." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî, 2/640]
As soon as he had finished his Siwak, brushing, he raised his hand or finger up, looked upwards to the ceiling and moved his lips. So ‘Aishah listened to him. She heard him say: "With those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace with the Prophets and the Truthful ones (As-Siddeeqeen), the martyrs and the good doers. O Allâh, forgive me and have mercy upon me and join me to the Companionship on high." [ibid, 2/638-641] Then at intervals he uttered these words: "The most exalted Companionship on high. To Allâh we turn and to Him we turn back for help and last abode." This event took place at high morning time on Monday, the twelfth of Rabi’ al-Awwal, in the eleventh year of Al-Hijrah. He was sixty-three years and four days old when he died.
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