Spread Salam

Assalam-alaykum

Familiar faces we often greet
Exchanging dialogue while we meet
But as we gesture, respond and smile
Before we speak, just think a while

Welcome not wiz words unrewarding
'Hello', 'Good day', 'Good evening', 'Good morning'
But choose to radiate peace and calm
Offer a warm exchange of 'Salam!'

And peace on you' - comes the reply
Will bond our kinship and strenghen our tie
To those unknown, do not hesitate
We are one family in Islamic faith

Allah's servants of the sky
The Angels extend this humble reply
And our acceptance into Grace
yeilds 'Salam' ... a blessed fate

So give glad tidings with words serene
Spread the blessings of 'peace' - our Deen
And relish the good of this healing balm
And wish all our brothers and sisters 'Salam'

Author unknown

Women In Islam

How do women fit into islam? What is their fate? This has been the subject of many a debate for the believing men and women, is a great reward' this is from surah al azaab, the words of our Lord it can be seen from reading the holy Quran that a woman has some privilege over a man Praying is exempted during menstruation Here islam gives women consideration a woman after marriage becomes a wife for nine long months she carries new life during childbirth she is exempted to fast islam is against the burying of girls in the past They can pray at the mosque or even at home They may marry or divorce , its their choice, their own after marriage she can retain her old maiden name and is rewarded for treating all her offspring the same once they are married they should live pious lives and the best men are those who are best to their wives Islam shows equality my sisters and brothers Don't forget paradise lies at the feet of your mothers women in the UK had property rights from 1938 this right was given by islam, 14 centuries to date in the UK, women could vote from 1918 this was stated 1400 years ago in islam our deen Women can work and lead a happily married life But shouldn't neglect her role as mother and wife a woman for her child's upbringing, deserves her credit islam also gives a woman the right to inherit a woman's status in islam, we should never neglect in islam they are favoured and deserve their respect

The Buzz

The Buzz
by Ahmed
inspired by a talk given by Shaykh Ahmed Ali

Everyone is seeking to find
‘The buzz’, contentment and peace of mind

Some seek it in pubs and bars
Others try to find it in flash cars

Several try and find it in women
While others in Drugs, again and again

With these the buzz you may gain
Not lasting long, your efforts in vain

The truth is this is not where it can be found
So stop all this crazy fooling around

And remember your Lord in repentance and humility
For only through this will you find serenity and tranquillity

Give up this worldly and material yearn
Rather strive for Jannah, the beautiful place of final return

‘...Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.’ Surah Ar-Ra'd Verse 28

Words Of A Mujahideen

Words of a Mujahideen Our purpose in life is only to please Allah And to revive the Quran and the Sunnah of Rasulullah For the materialistic world we have no joy or pleasure For Allah has promised us the keys to the greatest treasure Our sword is Imaan, which is unbreakable and in our hearts dear And our shield is dua, which is armoured with hope and fear We carry the banner of peace throughout the day And when the night falls in prostration we lay The tears that fall from our eyes shall never dry Until Allah is pleased with us or until we die It will not be long until we are reunited with Allah And in the company of the beloved Rasulullah Surely In the hearts of green birds we will meet, For Allah is pleased for we have done the righteous deed From Allah we came and to him is our final return Poem written by Forhad Uddin (Your brother in Islam)

Valentines in Islam

Valentines in Islam...
a Note from Satan
by Ahmed

The day has come
When I, Satan, will play you dumb

To approach 'The girl/ boy' is hard
so today break the ice with a card

You will send it to them with zeal
finally they will know how you feel

Oh Muslim dont you see
I watch you with glee

For now I have you trapped
Your heart once inclined towards Allah, I have snatched

I have now started you off on the slippery road
To Jahannam the dreadful abode.

Enjoy your Valentines day!
From Satan

Satan's Poem

Satan's Poem to a Muslim

Roses are red
Violets are blue

Hand out Valentines cards
I’ll try get you in Hellfire too

Islam is...

I S L A M
Islam is peace, Islam is ease.
Islam is not danger or disease.
Islam is love and prosperity.
Islam is not hatred or adversity.

Islam is salvation through repentance.
Islam has love for all in abundance.
Islam means no harm or affliction.
Islam implores you with affection.

Islam is neither maze nor craze.
Islam is giving Allah all praise.
Islam is acing through the race.
Islam will be on everyone's face.

Islam is worshipping only the Creator.
Islam is not mere numbers on a calculator.
Islam gives you power when you surrender.
Islam is not a terrorist or for a pretender.

Islam is patience and perseverance.
Islam eases your vengeance through tolerance.
Islam is life for all eternity.
Islam gives you respect, moreover dignity.

Islam is winning hearts through honesty.
Islam is giving openly in charity.
Islam makes you wholesome and trustworthy.
Islam is in wealth as well as in poverty.

Islam is your shield against all evil.
Islam is for your soul's retrieval.
Islam is not fundamentalism or fanaticism.
Islam is not nationalism or racism.