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Answer on distance of sun from the earth...
A man asked Imam Ali (Alaihis Salaam) in Kufa Masjid, Iraq, "What is the distance between me and (pointing towards the sun) and the sun".
It is worth mentioning here about the complexity of this question.
This man was an Arab. And in the Arabic language the numbers or count is limited up to one thousand (1000).
The count in Arabic does not exceed 1000. The answer to the question this man asked dealt in millions (distance).
It was like a challenge to Imam Ali (Alaihis Salaam) to answer him in a convincing manner without confusing him.
Imam Ali (Alaihis Salaam) answered: "If an Arab horse starts
The Matter that concerns women is that of physical exposure of their bodies. It is a very sensitive issue as most of people are quite emotional about this subject. The Muslim clergy feels that women should stay inside (the walls of the house); and if they go out, then they should look like walking tents! This has been taken for granted so much so that the clergy does not even feel that it has to quote any authority in this regard! Allah, when talking about Jews and Christians, had described that they have made their priests and mystics God short of the real God. Exactly the same situation has prevailed in our society for generations. Whatever the Clergy says, becomes the word of God. Allah had asked Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him in the verse (66:1) : Why have you forbidden for yourself what is made permissible by Allah Almighty.
But, most of the Muslim priests and mystics consider themselves as if they have the license to declare whatever they think is permissible, even though it may not be allowed by Allah, and forbid what He may have allowed. In this regard their first target is the woman. They want to tie her down and confiscate her God given freedom. The VEIL is one of the most drastic of these restrictions. The veil and the associated restrictions put on the women on this pretext, restrains them from participating fully in all walks of life; whereas Allah Almighty has not made any such restrictions. To understand the background for Quranic Rules, it is important to see the social and civil level of the society which Rasool-Allah (Messenger) addressed at the time of the revelation of the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran tells us that they had to be told:
- To subdue the voice (not to shout) when talking - (31:19)
- And do not treat people with contempt - (31:18)
- In a gathering one should sit in a way to make room for others and when (gathering is finished) one should move away.
- When entering any one's house, one must take permission - (24:27)
- If you want to take anything from others, you must ask for it from outside - (33:53)
- If Rasool-Allah invites you for a meal, do not go to His house while the food is still being prepared nor keep sitting talking after eating for long periods.This embarrasses the host - (33:53)
Such statements indicate the social and cultural crudeness of the society. This was the society that had to be educated and trained, elevating it to a civilized level. On the other hand, in Medina, there was a big population of non-Muslims. These were trouble makers and used to tease women. When questioned they used to claim that had they known that these were Muslim women, they would not have teased them. Therefore, in Soora Al-Ahzab (Surah 33 Verse 59) Allah asked Rasool-Allah to tell your wives, daughters and other Momin women to wear their Jalbab (over-all, apron upon a loose cloth over your clothes), so that they could be recognized and not be disturbed The next verse says that if they still continue to tease the women, treat them like criminals (33:60). It is clear, therefore, that the reason of wearing Jalbab is so that they could be recognized and nothing more. The explicit nature of the verse (33:59)indicates that the injunctions of the Holy Quran regarding the precautions required of Muslim women while they go out were only applicable in those peculiar circumstances of that society. They were not forever nor unchangeable. The prime importance should be given to the spirit of the Quranic Injunctions. They are not changeable, but how to apply them will vary from time to time, place to place. For example, the reasons for going to war, in principle, are permanent and unchangeable, but how will it be fought including methods, tools, etc. will change from time to time. Once this concept is understood, the need for these apparent restrictions can be understood. In other words, the Jalbab is more of a uniform for identification rather the anything else. In a predominantly Muslim Society, this will not be necessary as most of the women will be Muslim and everyone would know that. The Holy Quran has not required anyone to cover the face nor the head/ hair. However, it has required decent clothing and the covering of the bosoms (Surah Al-Noor, 24:31) and has asked the women not to show themselves off (33:33). Similarly, confining women to their homes is only allowed as a punishment for obscenity and abomination(4:15). Thus, to expect half of the humanity to be punished by confining them to their homes for no crime is an injustice which has no parallel.
Khilafat is a very important concept in Islam. It has important implications in the political system of Islam. Many important groups have made it a part of their programme to establish Khilafat.
It is therefore necessary to be clear about the concept of Khilafat has three important dimensions. In the moral and spiritual sense, Khilafat means that all human beings are 'Khalifa of Allah' or representatives of Allah on earth. This is the purport of the verse "Surely, we are going to place our representatives (Khalifa) on earth" [verse 30 : Sura Baqara]. All human beings are khalifa of Allah though many of them commit sins and do not act like khalifa. (Ref. : Quran - 6:165; 27:62 and 35:39). This is the spiritual khilafat in Islam.
Khilafat also means the political system of Islam. This is the most mentioned dimension of Khilafat. Khilafat, as a system of politics and management of state was established by the companions of Prophet (SM). The main points of khilafat or political system of Islam are as follows :
- Sovereignty of Allah which means supremacy of Shariah (Quran and Sunnah). The basic law of the state shall be based on the Quran and the Sunnah. The detailed subsidiary law is obtained by Ijtihad carried out by individual or groups of scholars or made by the Parliament in the present day world with the aid of the Ulama or scholars of Islam.
- Government established by the free choice of the people. This is the majority view. In the present world, this means government elected by the people. There is agreement on this among the Ulama of Islam. There is hardly any major difference. This is the system accepted in the Islamic constitutions in force in the Muslim world.
- Fundamental rights : All citizens should have human rights irrespective of gender or creed. The Islamic Constitutions of the world have a chapter on the Fundamental rights or Rights of the people which are available to all the citizens in the state. These rights have been agreed to or confirmed by Ulama
Read surah #64 AT-TAGHABUN and blow it on a glass of water. Serve this glass of water to everyone in the house. Inshallah good health will follow (Anyone can come up with a better translation, let me know). Interestingly, according to the MCA website, Surah At-taghabun relates to Mutual disillusion…
P.S. Dengue fever is still quite an active threat, dont take it lightly. Prevention is better than cure afterall.
May Allah Azzawajal always protect you all Aameen...
This is not a particular Dua recited in order to protect any one from virus....
But This would suite you I guess.... Insha Allah..
١عوذ بكلمات الله اتتامات من شر ما خلق
‘I take refuge in Allaah’s perfect words from the evil He has created.’
(three times in the morning and in the evening)
Hope that would be helpful Insha Allah
