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Issue 4 2007
Issue 4 2007
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Al-Huda
I S S U E : F R I D A Y , 2 5 M E I 0 7 3 J U M A A D I A L - A W W A L 1 4 2 8 H
Ibnu Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, reported: INSIDE THIS ISSUE: A-Z Steps To Leadership MUSA AGM 1 The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Every one of you is a caretaker, and is responsible for his consignment. The ruler is a caretaker of people and is responsible for his consignment. A man is a caretaker of his family and is responsible for them. 2 A woman is a caretaker of her husbands house and children, and is responsible for them. A slave is a caretaker of his masters property and is responsible for it. New MUSA Committee 3 All of you are caretakers and all of you are responsible for their consignment. [Bukhari and Muslim]
Watch out for 3 the arrows! Sisters: Poems 4 Ability Let there become of you a nation that shall call for righteousness, enjoin justice and forbid evil. Such men will surely triumph. [3:104] Calmness The strong man is not the one who overcomes others by his strength, but the one who, though angry, controls himself. [Bukhari] Dependability Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their promises...are the heirs of Paradise; they shall abide in it forever. [23:8] Fairness We gave sent our messengers with explanations and sent the scriptures and the scales of justice down with them, so that men may conduct themselves with fairness. [57:25] Genuineness A person is perfect in his religion (Islam) when he leaves alone that which does not concern him. [at-Tirmidhi] Honesty You who believe, heed God and stand by those who are truthful. [9:119] There are three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he does not keep it; when he is trusted, he betrays. [Abu Huraira narrated] Initiative Every magnificent and important project not begun with the praise of Allah, remains defective. [abu Dawud] Judgment Whenever you judge between people, you should do so with fairness. [4:58] Knowledge Do not be quick to recite the Qur'an before its revelation has been accomplished, but rather say: "Lord, increase my knowledge." [20:114]
ACTIVITIES:
Arabic Class
Wednesday after Maghrib
Quran Class
Saturday after Maghrib
Study Circle
Friday after Isha
Soccer
Saturday after Isha
Sisters
Swimming; 3.00pm Sunday
Any critique/ suggestion/ comment can be forwarded to The Editor at: kl_2ptn @yahoo.com
http://otagomusa.wordpress.com
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Modesty Now whatever ye have been given is but a passing comfort for the life of the world, and that which Allah hath is better and more lasting for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord. [4:36] Nobility O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). [49:13]
Responsibility Each one of you is a Guardian and responsible for those of whom he is in charge. The Ruler is a Guardian and thus responsible for his subjects. A man is the Guardian of his family and is responsible for those under his care. In like manner, each one of you is a guardian and is responsible for what he is entrusted with. [Bukhari & Muslim] Sacrifice Ye will not attain unto piety until ye spend of that which ye love. And whatsoever ye spend, Allah is aware thereof. [3:92] Teamwork And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favor on you; for ye
were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be guided. [3:103] Faithful believers are to each other as the bricks of a wall, supporting and reinforcing each other. So saying, the Prophet Muhammad clasped his hands by interlocking his fingers. [Bukhari] Understanding And this is a blessed Scripture which We have revealed. So follow it and ward off (evil), that ye may find mercy. [6:155]
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Versatility When you see a person seeking an object earnestly, assist him to attain his ends. And never ask for a reward except that given by Allah. [hadith of ash-Shifa] Zeal When three people set out on a journey, they should appoint one of them as a leader. [abu Dawud]
Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and cause us to die as Muslim. [Al-Araf7:126]
Al-Huda Sisters Page If you have any articles/ poems/ stories/ or anything else that you think the would be interesting for the sisters to read, please let us know. Email: lafsu423@ student.otago.ac.nz Or: Txt/call 027 333 4310
SISTERS
HEART TOUCHING POEMS (By our Sisters from around the world...reminding us of what we might have forgotten. Sisters of Dunedin: Please be creative and write some stories and poems of your own to be published!)
Hadith of the week "Some people asked Allah's Apostle, "Whose Islam is the best? i.e. (Who is a very good Muslim)?" He replied, "One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands. [Bukhari] Quiz of the week
-NO CHEATING-
No Time
I knelt to pray but not for long, I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work For bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, And jumped up off my knees. My Muslim duty was now done My soul could rest at ease. All day long I had no time To spread a word of cheer. No time to speak of Allah to friends, They'd laugh at me I'd fear. No time, no time, too much to do, That was my constant cry, No time to give to souls in need But at last the time, the time to die. I went before the Lord, I came, I stood with downcast eyes. For in his hands God held a book; It was the book of life. God looked into his book and said Your name I cannot find. I once was going to write it down... But never found the time
Isn't The Woman there My Sister? Isn't the woman there my sister? in Islam, I mean to say For I just took my shahadah at the masjid here today Isn't the woman there my sister? I openly ask without any qualms The one who just walked past me Without offering me her salaams Isn't the woman there my sister? Though she stands alone to pray Each time I move to touch her shoulder She takes a step and pulls away Isn't the woman there my sister? the lady that is not of my race, for both of us are muslim women with varied hues making up our face Isn't the woman there my sister? Who laughed and made fun of me And those other sisters of mine who listened Doesn't their silence make them also guilty Isn't the woman there my sister? Who didn't call me when I was sick For she seems to only show concern for those special sisters, in her own click Isn't the woman there my sister? Don't we both love our religion - this Deen? Then why am I sharing my lament About her being uncaring, indifferent and mean? Isn't the woman there my sister? Won't she open up and try to treasure The love I want and need to share with her As we both seek Allah's Merciful Pleasure
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters Answer to be revealed next week*
Special Notes Sisters camp is not too far away! If you have any suggestions about the kind of games you would like to play or anything else, feel free to share your ideas. We will try our best to organize it...
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More Islamic poems:
A Smile A smile is sadaqa, The Prophet said so. A smile is sadaqa, so give it to everyone you know. A smile is sadaqa, so take one wherever you go. A smile is sadaqa, so smile.... you'll be glad you did so!