C'est vrai - I do digress! I just had a look at my very first blog entry back in 2006. My intention was to represent Islam from the perspective of muslim living in Britain. I have done that from time to time but a lot of it has been about losing the spare tyre around the waist. Not that this is separate from Islam or anything as Islam takes a holistic approach and caters for every aspect of our lives.
Blogging has lost some if it's coolness as it has been around for a long time now. I guess many go for microblogging such as Twitter and Facebook. Still waiting for my invite for Google+ to come through.
What has suddenly spurred me on to write on my blog again? Well the fact that people are still visiting the blog and comments from my brother that some of his friends used to read it. So here I am blogging again.
The prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wassalaam) had an amazing way with words. He would not digress or meander but was concise and clear. His message was usually so profound for those who ponder on them. Short and sweet. Something I have not mastered obviously!
An example of one of his sayings (from Imam an-Nawawi's Forty Hadith collection):
On the authority of Abu Muhammad al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Taib, the grandson of the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alayhi wasallam, and who is dearest to him, radiyallahu anhuma, who said: I committed to memory from the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alayhi wasallam, (the following words):
Leave that about which you are in doubt for that about which you are in no doubt.
In arabic (see in the image above) it is much simpler and has a lovely rhythm to it: Da' ma yaribuka ila ma la yaribuka
(please excuse the poor transliteration)
The message is simple and easy to remember and it is an important guiding principle for muslims. I find myself constantly referring to this and indeed many of the ahadith in Imam an-Nawawi's collection. I would suggest reading the commentary of this hadith.
Of course not all the sayings are short but are so wonderfully phrased that people were able to remember it verbatim and pass it on to us. I leave you with the Prophets last sermon.
Ya Allah send your blessings upon Muhammad (sallAllahu alayhi wassalaam) and upon his family and companions, Ameen.
Blogging has lost some if it's coolness as it has been around for a long time now. I guess many go for microblogging such as Twitter and Facebook. Still waiting for my invite for Google+ to come through.
What has suddenly spurred me on to write on my blog again? Well the fact that people are still visiting the blog and comments from my brother that some of his friends used to read it. So here I am blogging again.
The prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wassalaam) had an amazing way with words. He would not digress or meander but was concise and clear. His message was usually so profound for those who ponder on them. Short and sweet. Something I have not mastered obviously!
An example of one of his sayings (from Imam an-Nawawi's Forty Hadith collection):
On the authority of Abu Muhammad al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Taib, the grandson of the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alayhi wasallam, and who is dearest to him, radiyallahu anhuma, who said: I committed to memory from the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu alayhi wasallam, (the following words):
Leave that about which you are in doubt for that about which you are in no doubt.
In arabic (see in the image above) it is much simpler and has a lovely rhythm to it: Da' ma yaribuka ila ma la yaribuka
(please excuse the poor transliteration)
The message is simple and easy to remember and it is an important guiding principle for muslims. I find myself constantly referring to this and indeed many of the ahadith in Imam an-Nawawi's collection. I would suggest reading the commentary of this hadith.
Of course not all the sayings are short but are so wonderfully phrased that people were able to remember it verbatim and pass it on to us. I leave you with the Prophets last sermon.
Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) Last Sermon
This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat
"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (Interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived...
Beware of Satan, for your safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.
O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and comitted helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to commit adultery.
O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadhan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to. You know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are all equal. Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action.
Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not astray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur'an and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.
All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me direcly. Be my witness oh Allah that I have conveyed your message to your people."
Ya Allah send your blessings upon Muhammad (sallAllahu alayhi wassalaam) and upon his family and companions, Ameen.
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