A conversation between the pencil and the eraser

A simple story i would like to share 
One day there was a conversation between the pencil and the eraser:

Pencil : I'm Sorry
Eraser : For what? You didn't do anything wrong.

Pencil : I'm sorry cos u get hurt bcos of me.
Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it.
But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.

Eraser : that's true. But I don mind. You see, I was made to do this.
I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one. I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad

I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational.

Parents are like the eraser where as their children are the pencil.
They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way, they get hurt, and become smaller (due to aging). Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying or sad !

Allah, Most Wise admonishes us:
"Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: My Lord! Bestow on them thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood."
(Quran :Al-Isra /17:23)


Narrated 'Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) A lady along with her two daughters came to me asking me (for some alms), but she found nothing with me except one date which I gave to her and she divided it between her two daughters, and then she got up and went away. Then the Prophet Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam came in and I informed him about this story. He said,
"Whoever is in charge of (put to test by) these daughters and treats them generously, then they will act as a shield for him from the (Hell) Fire."
Sahih Bukhari, book 073 Volume 008 | Hadith 024

Allah knows the best.

A deadly disease, diagnosed more fourteen hundred years ago, suffered by many, now.

 A DEADLY DISEASE, WAHAN


On the authority of Thawbaan , the Prophet said:

“The People will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share their food.” Someone asked, “Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?” He replied, “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be froth and scum like that carried down by a torrent (of water), and Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts (hearts) of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts.” Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?” He replied, “Love of the world and dislike of death.” [An authentic hadith recorded by Abu Dawud and Ahmad]

In attempting to contemplate on the meaning of the Prophet’s words in the above hadith (and indeed on any of his noble sayings), one quickly comes to appreciate the Prophet’s statement:

“I have been given words which are concise, but comprehensive in meaning” [Bukhaari and Muslim].

The Messenger was blessed with the profound ability to utter several words which whole volumes could then be written about. In this striking hadith, the Prophet describes the situation of the Muslims with great accuracy, and also prescribes a remedy for the ailment.

“The People will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share their food.” What is extraordinary in this hadith, is that the Prophet conjures up vivid images in the listener’s mind about the scenario. Here, the Ummah (the Muslim nation) is first likened to some seemingly tasty food surrounded by a group of hungry diners. But these people need to share, and thus, the food must be divided into portions corresponding to the status of each ‘guest’.

Shortly after the fall of the Khilafah (Caliphate), the Muslim world was divided into many different states by the European powers, with each of them eyeing the rich resources that Allah has blessed the Muslims with.

Colonisation and corruption shortly followed in those lands, and the seeds of tyrannical, despot regimes were planted. Now, with the Ummah divided and each government primarily concerned with its own interests, the enemies of Islam are free to attack each region like wild animals attack their prey - Palestime, Iraq, Chechnya and now Afghanistan.

Someone asked, “Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?” He replied, “No, you will be numerous at that time...”

This is yet more evidence that in Islam, numbers are of little significance. The Muslims were victorious: at the Battle of Badr, where the disbelievers outnumbered the Muslims three to one. They were also victorious at Yarmuk, where the Romans outnumbered the Muslims seventy to one. The current situation is quite the opposite. The Muslim population is more than a billion and is rapidly growing. Yet, these phenomenal numbers are of little consequence when the masses of the population are essentially slaves to the West, herded mindlessly like cattle according to the whims of their masters.

“...but you will be froth and scum like that carried down by a torrent (of water)” Here is another image! This extraordinary description carries heavy meaning beneath its exterior if one considers the characteristics of the “froth and scum”.

Firstly, the froth overlies the water beneath, suggesting a sense of pride and self-confidence. Secondly, the froth is almost weightless and with little substance, such that the slightest breeze can destroy it. Thus, the pride and self-confidence is ill founded and in reality, should not exist. It is only a product of self-delusion. Thirdly, the foam and scum is not in control of its path - that is, the role of the water flowing beneath. All it does is happily flow along to its destination while intoxicated with its imaginary position.

“...and Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts (hearts) of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts.” There were days when the forces of the Muslims were dreaded by all those who opposed them, when people from all over the world would travel to to the lands of the Muslims to receive education, and when Arabic was the language of success. These days are all but gone. Muslims and Islam are generally looked down upon. Why? The Prophet said it is because of Wahn. Technically, it means a dull lifelessness and enervation. However, the Prophet explains what this word really means:

Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?” He replied, “Love of the world and dislike of death.”

Thus, the problem and the solution have been identified. After the bombardment from capitalist and socialist ideologies, the Muslim world became too materialistic, desperately pursuing the rewards and pleasures of this world, with little remembrance of the Hereafter. The Prophet said (in another hadith):

“Keep much in remembrance of death, which is the destroyer of pleasure.” [Tirmidhi]

Allah said:

“Say: ‘Short is the enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter is the best for those who do right. And you will never be dealt with unjustly in the very least. Wherever you are, death will find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high.” [An-Nisaa, 4:77-78]

Imam Ahmad records from Abu Dardaa as saying:

“If only you knew what you will certainly see upn your death, you would never eat again a single bite out of a craving appetite, and you would never again drink an extra sip of water for the pleasure of unquenchable and insatiable thirst.”

Once Muslims realise that the death is not the end, but the beginning, thereafter with ultimate justice and either excruciating torment or blissful reward, our situation will surely change.

Until then, Allah says:

“Verily, Allah will never change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.” [Ar-Ra’d, 13:11]

Wahai calon suami dunia akhiratku..

Wahai calon pemilik tulang rusukku,


Aku dalam diam sengaja tak menampakkan diri, agar engkau benar benar menemukanku dalam cahaya sujudmu

Aku tak banyak bicara kerana aku takut ketika aku menyapa, engkau tepesona pada apa yang ku ucap

Aku akan tertunduk malu, tak berani menatap mata binar yang engkau miliki, kerana aku takut dapat memudarkan imanku..

APRIL FOOL DAY??? UNISLAMIC CELEBRATION

Nabi bersabda: “Seseorang itu tidak dikira benar-benar beriman hinggalah dia meninggalkan penipuan yang bertujuan untuk bergurau dan meninggalkan berdebat walaupun dia membawa kebenaran”. [HR Ahmad dan At-Thabrani].

Nabi bersabda, "Celakalah orang yang berkata-kata, maka dia berbohong untuk membuat orang lain ketawa, celakalah dia, celakalah dia, celakalah dia". [HR Abu Daud]

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1st April - a day when people lie, play jokes and mock in the name of entertainment. This ugly practice of lying, which is considered to be merely a humor, is known to have caused great harm to many. Even trauma and deaths. Still this dishonest tradition is not only practiced among the common masses, but also newspapers and magazines participate in it by publishing false news and untrue stories on the first day of April!

Much is said about the origin of this practice, however what concerns the most to the Muslims is that it is a tradition which directly contradicts the teachings and morals of Islam. 


Lying is a characteristic of hypocrisy and Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) strictly forbade lying at all times. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:

“Let he who truly believes in Allah and the Last Day speak good or be silent.”[Saheeh al-Bukharee]

Moreover, he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) has specifically cursed the person who lies to make people laugh, he said:

“Woe be on one who speaks and lies in order to make people laugh, woe be on him.” [Abu Dawood]

The above Ahaadeeth show the gravity of participating in the false tradition of April Fool, which the Western tradition appreciates and encourages claiming that it brings joy and amusement, whereas the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) forbade lying and deceiving even if the intention of the person is to amuse people. 


Abd al-Rahman Ibn Abi Laylaa said: “The companions of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) told us that they were traveling with the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). A man among them fell asleep and some of them went and took his arrows. When the man woke up, he got alarmed (because his arrows were missing) and the people laughed. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “What are you laughing at?” They said, “Nothing, except that we took the arrows and he got alarmed.” The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “It is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim.” [Abu Dawood (5004) and Musnad Ahmad. Authenticated by Shaikh al-Albanee in Saheeh al-Jamee (7658)]




He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) described the severe punishments for the liars and said:

“I saw (in a dream), two men came to me. They said, 'The person, the one whose cheek you saw being torn away (from the mouth to the ear) was a liar and used to tell lies and the people would report those lies on his authority till they spread all over the world. So he will be punished like that till the Day of Resurrection.'”[Saheeh al-Bukharee (vol. 8, no: 118)]

May Allah protect us from indulging ourselves in such dishonest activities and may He give us the strength to withstand such practices when they tend to infect our Muslim Society. Ameen!

5 missed calls!!

Among the marvels of modern technology is also the ability to track the missed calls which were made by our friends and foes and the likes.

We do not get a good night's sleep, unless we have returned the calls of those who matter.

We don't let any call go unanswered as long as we know that it matters.
Don't we?
But how about the calls of "hay-yaa al-as-salaah and hay-yaa al-al falah" made from the neighbourhood house of our master, the Almighty Allah.?

Those calls are made five times a day and many a times they all go unanswered.

We do not either respond!!! Nor do we respect these missed calls. Do they matter?

Everybody can tell, if these really matter. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but surely in the hereafter.

Let us look at ourselves. Can we afford to let these calls of the muezzin be missed, day after day, after day.

The call from our cherisher, sustainer and the ultimate master.
Just think about it.

Next time one hears this call, just ask yourself how good a night's sleep can I have by missing those calls from the house of Allah.

Think about it....the answer may come from the inner heart.
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Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) says: "The one who guides to good will be rewarded equally".

PERKARA yang AMAT DIBENCI ALLAH PADA SEORANG WANITA

1. Kepada wanita yang tidak menutup aurat Allah berfirman," Hiduplah dengan apa yang kau suka."

2. Allah melaknati wanita yang sengaja mendedahkan auratnya kepada lelaki yang bukan muhrim. 

3. Perempuan yang memakai kain yang tipis/jarang untuk menarik perhatian lelaki bukan muhrim atau memakai segala yang mendatangkan kegairahan kepada orang lain maka dia tidak akan mencium bau syurga. 



Pengorbanan seorang wanita amat dihargai oleh Allah & rasulnya. Cuma kita kurang mengetahui kelebihan yang dikurniakan lepada kita semua. Sehinggakan hari ini manusia Islam mencari sesuatu selain dari agama karena merasa pengorbanan mereka tidak dihargai.Dan mereka turut melaungkan persamaan hak seperti di barat. Ini semua bukanlah salah mereka...tetapi kitalah yang bersalah karena kita lupa bahwa kita ini umat yang dianugerah kan dengan tugas kenabian. Memberi harapan & bimbingan kepada manusia... 


WANITA yang DIMURKAI OLEH ALLLAH 

Sebagaimana Allah suka dengan wanita yang yang solehah, Allah juga sangat murka kepada beberapa jenis wanita.

Oleh karena itu sangat perlu bagi kita mengetahui perkara yang boleh menyebabkan kebenciannya supaya kita terhindar dari kemurkaannya. Kemurkaan Allah pada hari kiamat sangat dahsyat sehinggakan nabi2 pun sangat takut. Bahkan Nabi Ibrahim pun lupa bahwa dia mempunyai anak yang bernama Nabi Ismail karena ketakutan yang amat sangat.

Abu Zar r.a meriwayatkan bahwa Nabi s.a.w bersabda: "Seorang wanita yang berkata kepada suaminya, "semoga engkau mendapat kutukan Allah" maka dia dikutuk oleh Allah dari atas langit yang ke7 & mengutuk pula segala sesuatu yang dicipta oleh Allah kecuali 2 jenis makhluk iaitu manusia & jin." 

Ab.Rahman bin Auf meriwayatkan bahwa Nabi s.a.w bersabda: "Seorang yang membuat susah lepada suaminya dlm hal belanja atau membebani sesuatu yang suaminya tidak mampu maka Allah tidak akan menerima amalannya yang wajib & sunnatnya." 

Abdullah bin Umar r.a meriwayatkan bahwa Nabi s.a.w bersabda: "Kalau seandainya apa yang ada dibumi ini merupakan emas & perak serta dibawa oleh seorang wanita kerumah suaminya dan kemudian pada suatu hari dia terlontar kata2 angkuh,"engkau ini siapa? Semua harta ini milikku & engkau tidak punya harta apa pun." Maka hapuslah semua amal kebaikannya walaupun banyak. 

Nabi s.a.w adalah seorang yang sangat kasih pada ummatnya & terlalu menginginkan keselamatan bagi kita dari azab Allah. Beliau menghadapi segala rupa penderitaan, kesakitan ,keletihan & tekanan.Begitu juga air mata & darah baginda telah mengalir semata-mata karena kasih-sayangnya terhadap kita. Maka lebih-lebih lagi kita sendirilah yang wajar berusaha untuk menyelamatkan diri kita,keluarga kita & seluruh ummat baginda.


Sebagai penutup ikutilah kisah seterusnya ini sebagai iktibar bagi kita. 

Ali r.a. meriwayatkan sebagai berikut: "Saya bersama Fatimah berkunjung kerumah Rasulullah & kami temui beliau sedang menangis. Kami bertanya lepada beliau,"mengapa tuan menangis wahai Rasulullah?" Beliau menjawab, "pada malam aku di Isra'kan kelangit, daku melihat orang sedang mengalami berbagai penyeksaan...maka bila teringatkan mereka aku menangis." Saya bertanya lagi,"wahai Rasulullah apakah yang tuan lihat?" Beliau bersabda: 

1.Wanita yang digantung dengan rambutnya & otak kepalanya mendidih. 

2.Wanita yang digantung dengan lidahnya serta tangannya dipaut dari punggungnya sedangkan aspal yang mendidih dari neraka dituangkan ke kerongkongnya. 

3.Wanita yang digantung dengan buah dadanya dari balik punggungnya sedangkan air getah kayu zakum dituang ke kerongkongnya. 

4.Wanita yang digantung , diikat kedua kaki & tangannya ke arah ubun2 kepalanya serta dibelit dibawah kekuasaan ular & kala jengking. 

5.Wanita yang memakan badannya sendiri serta dibawahnya tampak api yang menyala-nyala dengan hebatnya. 

6.Wanita yang memotong badannya sendiri dengan gunting dari neraka. 

7.Wanita yang bermuka hitam & memakan ususnya sendiri. 

8.Wanita yang tuli, buta & bisu dlm peti neraka sedang darahnya mengalir dari rongga badannya (hidung,telinga,mulut) & badannya membusuk akibat penyakit kulit dan lepra. 

9.Wanita yang berkepala seperti kepala babi & kaldai yang mendapat berjuta jenis siksaan. 


Maka berdirilah Fatimah seraya berkata,"Wahai ayahku, cahaya mata kesayanganku... ceritakanlah lepada ku apakah amal perbuatan wanita2 itu." Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda, "Wahai Fatimah, adapun tentang : 


1.Wanita yang digantung dengan rambutnya karena dia tidak menjaga rambutnya (tidak memakai jilbab) dikalangan lelaki. 

2.Wanita yang digantung dengan lidahnya karena dia menyakiti hati suaminya dengan kata-katanya.

3.Kemudian Nabi s.a.w bersabda: "Tidak seorang wanita yang menyakiti hati suaminya melalui kata2nya kecuali Allah akan membuatnya mulutnya kelak dihari kiamat,s elebar 70 zira' kemudian akan mengikatnya dibelakang lehernya. 

4.Adapun wanita yang digantung dengan buah dadanya karena dia menyusui anak orang lain tanpa izin suaminya. 

5.Adapun wanita yang diikat dengan kaki & tangannya itu karena dia keluar rumah tanpa izin suaminya, tidak mandi wajib dari haidh & nifas. 

6.Adapun wanita yang memakan badannya sendiri karena suka bersolek untuk dilihat lelaki lain serta suka membicarakan keaiban orang. 

7.Adapun wanita yang memotong badannya sendiri dengan gunting dari neraka karena dia suka menonjolkan diri (ingin terkenal) dikalangan orang yang banyak dengan maksud supaya orang melihat perhiasannya dan setiap orang jatuh cinta padanya karena melihat perhisannya. 

8.Adapun wanita yang diikat kedua kaki & tangannya sampai ke ubun2nya & dibelit oleh ular & kala jengking karena dia mampu mengerjakan solat & puasa.Tetapi dia tidak mahu berwudhuk & tidak solat serta tidak mahu mandi wajib. 

9.Adapun wanita yang kepalanya seperti kepala babi & badannya seperti kaldai karena dia suka mengadu-domba(melaga-lagakan orang) serta berdusta. 

10.Adapun wanita yang berbentuk seperti anjing karena dia ahli fitnah serta suka marah-marah pada suaminya. 

Dan ada diantara isteri nabi2 yang mati dlm keadaan tidak beriman karena mempunyai sifat yang buruk. Walaupun mereka adalah isteri manusia yang terbaik dizaman itu.Diantara sifat buruk mereka: 

1.Isteri Nabi Nuh suka mengejek & mengutuk suaminya. 

2.Isteri nabi Lut suka bertandang ke rumah orang. 

Semoga Allah beri kita kekuatan untuk mengamalkan kebaikan dan meninggalkan keburukan. Kalau kita tidak berasa takut atau rasa perlu berubah... maka kita kena khuatir .Takut kita tergolong dlm mrk yang tidak diberi petunjuk oleh Allah.Nauzubillahi min zalik. 

wassalam