AND THEY CALLED IT WOMEN’S LIBERATION

How Women Were Lured Out of the Home in the USA

by Areeba bint Khalid

From the 1800s to the present day, family life in the West has remarkably changed. While the West calls this change part of the women freedom movement, a look at history may show otherwise.

America before the 1800s was a farming country and ninety percent of the population lived and worked on private farms. Households were mainly self-sufficient–nearly everything needed was produced in the house. The few things that could not be produced at home were bought from local craftsmen. Some other things, especially imports from Europe, were bought from stores. Males would take care of the fields and females would take care of the home. In addition, they would engage in spinning, knitting, weaving, and taking care of the farm animals.

JANNAH (PART1)

Paradise: the Eternal Abode

Paradise is the tremendous reward which Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) has prepared for His beloved (awliyaa) and those who obey Him. It is complete joy and pleasure, where nothing is lacking and nothing can disturb its purity. What Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) and His Messenger have told us about it makes out heads spin because our minds are not able to comprehend the greatness of such blessings.

Read the words of Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) in this hadith qudsi:

“I have prepared for My righteous slaves that which no eye has seen, no ear has heard and has never crossed the mind of any human being “.

Then the Prophet (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, “Recite, if you wish: ” No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do “. (32:17)

JANNAH (PART 2)

Those Who Will Enter Paradise Without Being Called to Account

The first group of this ummah who will enter Paradise will be those who were pre-eminent in their imaan, taqwaa, righteous deeds and adherence to the true religion.

Al-Bukhaari reports from Abu Hurayrah (Radiallaahu Anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said:
” The first group to enter Paradise will be as beautiful as the full moon. They will not spit, blow their noses or excrete. Their vessels will be fo gold, their combs of gold and silver, their incense of aloe, and their sweat of musk. Each of them will have two wives, the marrow of whose leg-bones will be visible through their flesh because of their extreme beauty. There will be no differences or hatred among them (the people of Paradise); their hearts will be as one, and they will glorify Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) morning and evening” . (Muslim, at-Tirmidhi)

al-Bukhaari reports from Sahl ibn Sa’d (Radiallaahu Anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said: ” Seventy thousand – or seven hundred thousand – of my ummah will enter Paradise; the first of them will not enter until the last of them does so, and their faces will look like the full moon” . (Fath al-Baari, 6/319)

JANNAH (PART 3)

The Poor Will Enter Jannah Ahead of the Rich   

Muslim reports from ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr (Radiallaahu Anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said “ The poor of the Muhajireen will enter Paradise forty years ahead of the rich “. (Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 2/663, no. 5235)

at-Tirmidhi reported from Abu Sa’eed, and Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Maajah reported from Abu Hurayrah, that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said: “ The poor of the Muhajireen will enter Paradise five hundred years ahead of the rich of the Muhajireen ” (Saheeh al-Jaami’ 4/90, no.4104).

Elsewhere the Prophet (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) explained that these are the people who have nothing to be brought account for, and this is in addition to their jihaad and virtue. al-Haakim reported from ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, ” Do you know who will be the first of my ummah to enter Paradise?” I said, “Allah and His Messenger know best”. He said, “The poor of the Muhajireen. They will come to the gate of Paradise on the Day of Resurrection and ask for it to be opened. The gatekeepers will say to them, “Have you been brought to account?” They will say, “What do we need to be brought to account for? We were carrying our swords and fighting for the sake of Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) until we died.” Then the gates will be opened for them and they will stay there for forty years before anyone else enters “. (Silsilah al-Hadith as-Saheehah, 2/532, no. 853, al-Haakim said it is sahih according to the conditions of al-Bukhaari and Muslim).

JANNAH (PART 4)

The Springs of Paradise

In Paradise there are many springs that provide drinks of different tastes:

” Truly al-Muttaqoon [the pious and righteous] will be amidst Gardens and Water-springs ” [15:45]

” Verily al-Muttaqoon shall be amidst shades and springs .” [77:41]

Concerning the two Gardens which Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) has prepared for those who fear their Rabb, Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) said, ” In them [both] will be two springs flowing [free]. ” [55:50]

And concerning the two Gardens beneath them, He said, ” In them [both] will be two springs gushing forth water.” [55:66]

JANNAH (PART 5)

The People of Paradise:

The Deeds for Which People Will Deserve to Enter Paradise

The people of Paradise are the believers and strict monotheists. All those who associate others with Allah or disbelieve in Him, or deny any of the principles of faith will not be allowed to enter Paradise. Their destination will be Hellfire.

The Qur’an often states that the people of Paradise are the believers who do righteous deeds, to quote one of many examples:

” But whoever comes to Him as a believer [in tawheed] and has done righteous good deeds, for such are the high ranks [in the Hereafter] – ‘Adn [Eden] Paradise [everlasting gardens [under which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever: such is the reward of those who purify themselves”. [20:75-76]

JANNAH (PART 6)

The People of Paradise:

The Way to Paradise is Very Hard

Paradise is very high, and ascending lofty places takes a great deal of effort. The way to Paradise is filled with things that go against human wishes and inclinations. This needs strong determination and willpower. In a hadith narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim from Abu Hurayrah (Radiallaahu Anhu) the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said,

” Hell has been veiled with desires, and Paradise has been veiled with [surrounded by] hardships.”

an-Nasaa’ee, at-Tirmidhi, and Abu Dawud report from Abu Hurayrah (Radiallaahu Anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, ” When Allah created Paradise, He told Jibreel, “Go look at it”. So he went and looked at it, then he came back and said, “By Your Glory, no-one will hear of it but he will enter it”. So He surrounded it with hardships and said, “Go and look at it”. So he went and looked at it, then came back and said, “By Your Glory, I fear that no-one will enter it””. [Jaami al-Usool, 10/520, 8068]

JANNAH (PART 7)

The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Superiority of Paradise Over the Pleasures of This World (continued)

2⃣ The Hereafter is also better from the perspective of quality.

The clothing, food, drink, jewellery and palaces of the people of Paradise will be far superior to their counterparts in this world. There is in fact no room for comparison, as even the smallest space in Paradise is better than this world and all that is in it. The Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, ” The space of a whip in Paradise is better than this world and everything in it” [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 3/85, no. 5613]

The Prophet (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, ” The space of the bow of any one of you in Paradise is better than all that the sun rises upon” [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 3/85, no. 5615]

JANNAH (PART 8)

The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Clothing, Jewellery and Incense-Burners Of the People of Paradise

The people of Paradise will wear the most luxurious clothes, amongst other things, garments of silk and bracelets of gold, silver and pearls. Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) says:

” And their recompense will be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.” [76:12]

“... wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments will be of silk.” [ 22:23]

JANNAH (PART 9)

The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Couches of the People of Paradise

The palaces of Paradise have been prepared, and in their gardens are places to sit and recline, beautiful couches of delightful colours and high beds whose interiors are lined with silk brocade, let alone how magnificent their outward appearance must be. There are cushions and splendid carpets laid out in the most delightful fashion. Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) says:

” Therein will be thrones raised high, And cups set at hand, and cushions set in rows, and rich carpets [all spread out]” [88:13-16]

” They will recline [with ease] on thrones arranged in ranks. And We shall marry them to Houris [female fair ones] with wide lovely eyes. “ [52:20]

JANNAH (PART 10)

The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Gatherings and Conversations of the People of Paradise

The people of Paradise will visit one another, in delightful gatherings where they will remember their lives in this world and how Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) has blessed them by admitting them to Paradise. Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) described the gatherings of the people of Paradise:

” And We shall remove from their breasts any lurking sense of injury, [they will be like] brothers, [joyfully] facing each other on thrones [of dignity]. ” [15:47]

JANNAH (PART 11)

The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Wives of the People of Paradise *

 1⃣The Wife Of The Believer In This World Will Be His Wife In The Hereafter If She Is Righteous

" Gardens of 'Adn, which they shall enter, and [also] those who act righteously from among their fathers, and their wives and their offspring... " [13:23]

" They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones ." [36:56]

" Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness" [43:70]

JANNAH (PART 12)

The Greatest Delight: Ridwaan Allah and Looking At His Face 

" Some faces that Day will be Nadhirah [shining, radiant], Looking at their Rabb." [75:22-23]

Ibn al-Itheer said, "Seeing Allah is the ultimate joy in the Hereafter, the most precious gift of Allah. May Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) help us reach that goal." [Jaami' al-Usool, 10/557]

Muslim and at-Tirmidhi reported from Suhayb ar-Rumi that the Messenger of Allah (Salallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said: " When the people of Paradise enter Paradise, Allah Ta'ala will say: "Do you want anything more?" They will say, "Have You not made our faces white [i.e. honoured us]? Have You not admitted us to Paradise and saved us from the Fire?" Then the veil will be lifted, and they will never have been given anything more dear to them than looking at their Rabb, may He be Blessed and Exalted ."

THE ROAD TO PARADISE

By Khalid Baig

Taken from www.albalagh.net

A new advertising slogan from an international beverage company makes its case in just three words: “Obey Your Thirst.” Although these words are meant to produce an impulsive reaction rather than reflection, it would be good, and immensely more refreshing and rewarding if, for a change, we did the exact opposite. For, this is the battle cry of the pop culture. That is why the ad never explains why we must obey our thirst.

In fact, this has been the central obsession of Jahiliya societies throughout history: Eat, drink, and be merry because tomorrow we die. Do whatever pleases you. You live only once so make the most of it. Obey your desires.

Today’s society has taken this old obsession to unbelievably new heights (or depths). Ad men make a living out of provoking thirsts of all kinds. It has been developed into both a scientific discipline and an art form. The best available technologies, talents and resources of all kinds are used to promote one message: Indulge your desires.

A PALACE IN JANNAH EVERYDAY

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘Whoever performs 12 Rakaats of Salaat in one day excluding the Fardh Salaat, he will be granted a house in Jannah.’ (Sahih Muslim Hadith1691)

These 12 Rakaats have been specifically enumerated in another narration as: the 2 Rakaats before Fajr, 4 Rakaats before Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Maghrib and 2 Rakaats after Esha. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith415). This Hadith is authentic according to Imaam Tirmidhi.

On the day of Qiyaamat, if there be any deficiency in a person’s Fardh Salaat, his Nafl Salaats will compensate for that. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith413) – Imaam Tirmidhi has classified this narration as sound.

Therefore, utmost care should be taken in correcting and perfecting our Fardh Salaat by fulfilling all its requirements as well as by being particular of performing the Sunnah Salaat.

The Pleasures of Paradise

…’Wish,’ and he will wish and wish…

Allah Ta’ala has said in the Quran (translation of meaning):

“And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow….” (Quran 2:25)

Allah Ta’ala has also said (interpretation) :

“Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise , whose width is as the width of the heavens and the earth, which has been prepared for those who believe in God and His messengers.. ..” (Quran 57:21)