Islamic Focus Issue 88 Igniting the Spirit of Islam Apr 2011 Bukhara Publications/Tel: 078 672 7797/Fax: 086 651 2125 Email: [email protected]/Korsten/Port Elizabeth couraged in Islam: The Prophet passed by some persons of the tribe of Aslam practicing archery (i.e. shooting arrows). The Prophet said, ‘O offspring of Ismail! Practice archery as your father was a great archer…’ (Bukhari) Training in the use of sprays, firearms, knives, etc. is essential. COURAGE When confrontation is inevi- table, do not shy away from defending yourself: ‘… Do not wish to meet the en- emy, and ask Allah for safety, but when you face the enemy, be pa- tient...’ (Bukhari) The fear of dying should not be a de- terrent for the Hadith prom- ises: ‘Whoever is killed while protecting his prop- erty then he is a mar- tyr.’ (Bukhari) A similar re- ward is narrated for some- one killed defending his family. It is acknowledged that we in South Africa live in a high crime zone. Here are some tips on preventing crime, or, when confronted with crime, on dealing with it: PREVENTION The use of effective means of protection is sanctioned in Islam. The Hadith teaches us: One day the Prophet noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bed- ouin, ‘Why don't you tie down your camel?’ The Bed- ouin answered, ‘I placed my trust in Allah.’ At that, the Prophet said, ‘Tie your camel and place your trust in Allah.’ (Tirmidhi) Burglar guards, alarms and armed security should be used to the best of ones ability. Hijab is an effective means of saving women from har- assment. Gary Simpson writing for Ezine Articles ad- vises women in America: ‘Do not wear revealing clothing in public places. Doing so will ensure that you attract plenty of attention, including attention from those people with evil intent.’ The Quraan informs us: ‘O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) over their bodies (when out- doors). That is most conven- ient that they should be known and not mo- lested.' (33:59) The Prophet arranged pa- trols in Madinah to look out for strangers or anyone in- tent on causing trouble. TRAINING Every person should train with weapons to use in self defence, or in some form of martial arts so as to counter any threat. Training is en- P3 Winter Warmth P12 The Old Sock P3 Financial Freedom P8 Forced Conversion P9 Queen Victoria P10 Olympics Logo
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Islamic Focus
Issue 88 Igniting the Spirit of Islam Apr 2011 Bukhara Publications/Tel: 078 672 7797/Fax: 086 651 2125 Email: [email protected]/Korsten/Port Elizabeth
couraged in Islam: The
Prophet � passed by some persons of the tribe of
Aslam practicing archery (i.e. shooting arrows). The Prophet � said, ‘O offspring of Ismail! Practice archery as your father was a great
archer…’ (Bukhari) Training in the use of
sprays, firearms, knives, etc. is essential.
COURAGE
When confrontation is inevi-
table, do not shy away from defending yourself: ‘… Do
not wish to meet the en-emy, and ask Allah for
safety, but when you face the enemy, be pa-tient...’ (Bukhari) The fear
of dying should not be a de-terrent for the Hadith prom-
ises: ‘Whoever is killed while protecting his prop-erty then he is a mar-
tyr.’ (Bukhari) A similar re-ward is narrated for some-
one killed defending his family. �
It is acknowledged that we
in South Africa live in a high crime zone. Here are some
tips on preventing crime, or, when confronted with crime, on dealing with it:
PREVENTION
The use of effective means of protection is sanctioned in Islam. The Hadith
teaches us: One day the Prophet � noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bed-ouin, ‘Why don't you tie
down your camel?’ The Bed-ouin answered, ‘I placed my
trust in Allah.’ At that, the Prophet � said, ‘Tie your camel and place your trust in Allah.’ (Tirmidhi) Burglar guards, alarms and armed
security should be used to the best of ones ability.
Hijab is an effective means of saving women from har-
assment. Gary Simpson writing for Ezine Articles ad-
vises women in America: ‘Do
not wear revealing clothing in public places. Doing so will
ensure that you attract plenty of attention, including attention from those people
with evil intent.’
The Quraan informs us: ‘O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the
women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) over
their bodies (when out-doors). That is most conven-ient that they should be
known and not mo-lested.' (33:59)
The Prophet � arranged pa-trols in Madinah to look out for strangers or anyone in-tent on causing trouble.
TRAINING
Every person should train with weapons to use in self defence, or in some form of
martial arts so as to counter any threat. Training is en-
P3 Winter Warmth
P12 The Old Sock
P3 Financial Freedom
P8 Forced Conversion
P9 Queen Victoria
P10 Olympics Logo
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WORLD NEWS
KENYA - Kenyan forces crossed into Somali territory for the first time to fight al-Shabab. (BBC, 24 Mar)
MALI - Thousands of Malians turned out to cheer on Libya's football team in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Mali's capital. Many carried posters pro-testing against the Western military intervention in Libya. (BBC, 29 Mar)
CAUCASUS - Russian forces kill 17 Muslim freedom fighters in Russian-occupied Ingushetia. Three Rus-sians killed. (BBC, 29 Mar)
JORDAN - One dead after security forces used ba-tons and sprayed water to disperse a clash between pro-monarchy and pro-reform demonstrators in Am-man. (BBC, 25 Mar)
YEMEN - President negotiating departure from power in talks with the opposition. (BBC, 26 Mar)
SYRIA - Dozens killed in protests against the rule of President Assad. Cabinet resigned. (BBC, 29 Mar)
ARGENTINA - Israel is upset over reports that Ar-gentina proposed to Iran it would stop investigating bombings of the Israeli embassy and Jewish commu-nity centre in Buenos Aires in the 1990s if trade ties improved. (BBC, 28 Mar)
IRAQ - 41 killed after gunmen stormed a council building in Tikrit. (BBC, 29 Mar)
PALESTINE - Jews pass a law that allows courts to revoke the citizenship of anyone convicted of spying, treason or aiding its enemies. The law is discrimina-tory towards Palestinians. (BBC, 29 Mar)
PALESTINE - Facebook removed a page calling for a new uprising against Israel after the Jews com-plained. More than 350,000 people signed up for the
page called Third Palestinian Intifada. (BBC, 29 Mar)
YEMEN - 150 died from explosions at an ammuni-tion plant in Jaar. The explosion caused anger among locals, who accuse authorities of planning it to win more support from the US. The blasts oc-curred while residents were searching for ammuni-tion left by Islamist fighters, involved in clashes with government forces earlier. (BBC, 29 Mar)
AUSTRALIA - Australian troops in Aghanistan posted racist videos and comments about Afghans on Facebook. (BBC, 25 Mar)
PAKISTAN - 13 Pakistani soldiers killed by their own mortars during a battle with Taliban fighters in Khyber. (BBC, 28 Mar)
INDIA - The prime ministers of India and Pakstan attended the World Cup cricket semi-final between the two countries in India. (BBC, 30 Mar)
USA - Jesuit Catholic priests to pay $166m to hun-dreds of Native Americans sexually abused by priests at their schools from the 1940s-90s. (BBC, 25 Mar)
USA - New images emerge of US troops posing with bodies of Afghan civilians they killed. (BBC, 29 Mar)
LIBYA - Leaders of African countries, including Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Nige-ria as well as the AU, Arab League and Russia con-demned Western air strikes on Libya. (BBC, 22 Mar)
PALESTINE - Freedom fighters from Gaza including Hamas fired 50 mortars into southern occupied Pal-estine in their heaviest such barrage in two years. Two Jews injured. (BBC, 20 Mar)
BANGLADESH - One killed in protest against changes to Islamic inheritance laws. (BBC, 3 Apr) �
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OCIAL
Here is how Islam liberates one financially:
1. Matter of Choice. We came into this
world sustenance-guaranteed from our crea-tor. However, it is our choice to be enslaved by money. ‘And kill not your children for fear
of poverty. We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you.’ (Quraan 17:31) The
Prophet � said, ‘Let the slave of Dinar and dirham, of Quantify and Khamisa (i.e. money and luxurious clothes) perish for he is pleased
if these things are given to him, and if not, he is displeased!’ (Bukhari)
2. The Boss. Your boss can’t starve you. We have to deeply believe that the One who has
absolute control of our provision is Allah: ‘And know that if the whole nation gathered to
benefit you, they would not benefit you ex-cept by what Allah has decreed for you; and if
they gathered to harm you, they would not harm you except by what Allah has decreed against you.’ (Musnad Ahmad)
3. Backing. We are not abandoned. We are
backed by the Most Generous One: ‘That Al-lah may reward them according to the best of their deeds, and add even more for them out
of His Grace. And Allah provides without measure to whom He wills.’ (Quraan 24:38)
4. Mental State. Financial freedom is a men-tal state: the feeling of satisfaction, regard-
less of your net income. ‘He is successful who has accepted Islam, who has been provided
with sufficient for his want and been made contented by Allah with what He has given him.’ (Muslim) �
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With the approach of winter, here are some handy
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1. Old Clothes. On receiving new clothes, the
Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam would do-nate his old clothes and say: ‘Whoever adorns
new clothes, recites the following Dua and thereafter donates his old clothing to a poor Muslim, remains in the protection, patronage
and Divine veil of Almighty Allah throughout his life as well as after his demise, as long as
even one thread (of the donated clothing) re-mains on somebody’s body.’ Dua: Alhumdu lillahillathi kasaani ma uwaary bihi owraty wa
atajammalu bihi fee hayaaty. (Tirmidhi, 3560)
2. Winter Warmth Program. The narrator of the previous hadith, Umar radhiallahu anhu would annually embark on a winter warmth
program. He would encourage the Muslims to keep warm and even ensure that they had suf-
ficient woolen socks, jerseys, etc. (Lataaiful Maarif, pg 564)
‘He who clothes any destitute Muslim, remains in the security of Allah as long as a single piece
remains on his body.’ (Tirmidhi, 2484) If this is the reward for donating old clothes, what
would be in store for the one who donates new clothing? Winter warmth can extend to donat-ing blankets, heater, soup kitchens, etc. to
draw non Muslims toward the warmth of Islam.
3. Spring. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sal-lam said: ‘Winter is the spring of a believer for its nights are lengthy so he offers (additional)
Tahajjud Salaah and its days are short so he is (easily) able to fast.’ (Musnad Ahmed 3:15) �
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The Quraan instructs us: And fear Allah through
whose medium you ask one another (for your
rights) and be mindful of your relatives. (4:1) The
Hadith informs us: ‘Whoever believes in Allah and
the last day, let him maintain the bonds of kin-
ship.’ (Bukhari). Here are some factors to maintain
family unity:
1. Regular Visits Visiting family members regularly maintains family bonds. Relatives should be visited for
the pleasure of Allah. ‘Those who love one an-other for the sake of Allah will be under the
shade of Allah’s Throne, when there will be no shade on the Day of Resurrection except the shade of the Throne. Prophets and martyrs
will envy them for their status.’ (Ibne Hibban)
2. Mutual Assistance. Helping one’s relatives carries two rewards: ‘Charity given to a poor person is an ordinary charity, but charity given
to a relative serves two purposes: one is a charity and secondly, an act of upholding fam-
ily kinship.’ (Tirmidhi)
‘Whosoever desires to have expansion in his sustenance and a prolonged life, should treat his relatives with kindness.’ (Bukhari)
3. Exchanging Gifts. Showering relatives
with gifts is an effective method of generating love between people. ‘Exchange gifts with one another, you will create love and goodwill
amongst yourselves.’ (Abu Ya’laa)
‘Give presents to one another, for a present removes hatred from the chest…’ (Tirmidhi) �
Adapted from article by: Jamiatul Ulama KZN
Salaah (prayer) is an effective means of ener-
gizing a Muslim if it is read in the correct man-ner. Here are some hints on how to achieve
peace from Salaah: Comprehend the words and actions of Sa-
laah. When you are aware of what you are saying and doing then you remain focused.
Since Allah ordained Salaah for us then this is achievable. Everything in this world worships Allah around the clock, surely we can do 10
minutes. Just seek Allah’s help and you will reach a point where you’d wish Salaah never
ended! Ensure presence of heart. Your heart must
be in it if you want to feel the effects. This is not difficult to achieve. All you need is 10 min-
utes to focus on the love you hold for Allah.
Come to Salah with a feeling of hope. The more you know about Allah, the more your heart can feel this hope: hope for His Mercy,
for His forgiveness, His acceptance, His love, His closeness. ‘Hope’ is different from ‘wish’.
Hope is coupled with action, where you work for what you hope for.
Feel awe for Allah. A sense of fear and awe paired with a deep reverence that one feels
when standing in front of Allah. An example of a small element of Hayba is what is felt to-wards a parent or one in authority. Recall the
duaas the Prophet � taught us which arouses in us this awe: ‘There is no salvation from You
Committee that the logo for the 2012 London Olympics resembles the word ‘Zion’ a Biblical
term for Israel. The racist Jewish movement Zionism, which called for and established a Jewish state in Palestine, is named after Zion.
In another twist, the mascots for the 2012
Games are creepy, one-eyed creatures making a connection with the one-eyed Dajjal who will lead the Jews towards the Last Day. The name
of one is Mandeville (man devil) aptly describ-ing Dajjal, who will have one eye. �
And Allah Knows Best
The island of Madagascar was originally set-
tled by migrants from Indonesia in the 3rd century. Islam has been established for centu-
ries and today Muslims are 10 to 15 percent of the population or 3 million. The name Mada-gascar was first used by Marco Polo in the
13th century as a corrupted form of Moga-dishu, the Somali port with which he confused
the island. In the 7th century Muslim Arabs and East Africans established trading posts along the northwest coast. The Zafiraminia
were ancestors of the Antaimoro, Antanosy and other ethnic groups. The Antaimoro es-
tablished a kingdom in the south in the Middle Ages. The last wave of Arabs were the Anta-laotra who immigrated from East Africa.
While the Malagasy language shares 90% of
its basic vocabulary with the Ma'anyan lan-guage of Indonesia, Malagasy names for sea-
sons, months, days, and coins are Arabic in origin, as is the practice of circumcision and different greetings. Sorabe, an alphabet based
on Arabic, was first used to write Malagasy.
In the Middle Ages, the island's kings traded with Muslim Arab, Persian and Somali traders who connected Madagascar with East Africa,
the Middle East and India. Western Madagas-car has a large Muslim population mostly from
Zanzibar, Yemen and Iran. They own virtually all the restaurants there. There 50,000 Muslim refugees from India, Comoros and Somalia.
Many locals are converting and coming back to Islam and there are now about 50 Musjids and
Islamic centres in Madagascar. Muslims have built medical clinics, schools and social centres and Islam is propagated on national TV and
radio. �
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Qari Ayoob Ishaaq of Darul Uloom Za-kariyya and Moulana Masud Mewati,
Imam of Musjidus Saaliheen, Lenasia. Refreshments served
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The United Ulama Council of South Africa
(UUCSA) was established in 1994 to unify, co-ordinate and represent the Muslims of South
Africa on a national and international level, especially in matters concerning the South Af-rican government.
UUCSA represents the major Ulama bodies of
South Africa. The founder members were the Muslim Judicial Council, Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (formerly Transvaal), Jamiatul Ulama
KZN, Sunni Ulama Council, Sunni Jamiatul Ulama. These were later joined by the Eastern
Cape Islamic Congress and the Council of Ulama Eastern Cape.
Among the objectives is to foster unity and co-ordinate Muslims.
Some Activities
� Visit of Ulama to China and hosting Ulama from China
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Marriages Bill � Dealing with the national call for compul-
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Fridays � Serving as a member on the National Reli-
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