your way to islam

موضوع: your way to islam الأحد نوفمبر 03, 2013 5:56 pm

AUTHOR

DR. MOHAMMAD SULEIMAN AL-ASHQER

TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH BY

DR. ABDUL-WARlS SAEED

Revised Edition with Additions 1415

J. D. C. SERIES ON ISLAM NO. 11

Note: Dear reader, this is a book which I found to be quite information, and believe that it can be very useful for the new Muslim, and the person interested in learning more about Islam. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Ashqar is a well known knowledgable scholar in Islam. May Allah reward him, and the Dr. Abdul-Waris Sa‘eed for their efforts in making this writing, and translating this valuable book. There are many Arabic words in here. They have mostly been explained. Many of these words are common Muslim words that a Muslim will here frequently. For this reason I think it is good that they are also in Arabic so that you can begin to learn, and recognize these words.

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
“O you people, adore your Lord who created you and those who came before you, that you may have the chance to be righteous”. (The Qur’an 2:21)
Your Way to Islam
An invitation to all to join the faithful in their progress to Allah’s blessing. “Those who obey Allah and His Messenger are in the Company of those who are blessed by Allah, The Prophets, The Sincere (faithful), the Witnesses (Martyrs) and the Righteous (who do good), and what a beautiful fellowship!” (The Qur’an 4:69).
CHAPTER 1
PREFACE

Behold all that is around you on earth: things, plants, insects, animals, birds and fish...
Don’t you see that they have accurate systems governing and guiding their life?
Behold all that is above you in space: sun, moon, planets, stars, clouds, wind ... etc., aren’t they all functioning properly and accurately and rendering valuable services to our life on earth?
Think of yourself, of your organs, of your numerous and efficient body systems, how they are cooperatively functioning to secure healthful life for you!
Who created all these fantastic things? Who established their accurate systems? Who is controlling this huge and complicated universe?
No one dared so far to claim creating, or being able to create, any single thing, even a hair!!
The Creator and The Sustainer of all these Creatures is One only; if there were more than one there would have been confusion in the heavens and the earth! That One is Allah (the only true God).
It is very logical, then, to acknowledge this fact, to know our Creator and Provider to be grateful to Him, and to submit ourselves and our life to His Wise and Merciful Guidance.
Our Creator has endowed us with intellect to understand and with freedom to choose the right path.
Allah has showed us the right path through his messengers sealed by Mohammad and His Books completed by The Qur’an.
In front of us there are two ways: one is leading to bliss in this life and in the Hereafter that is Islam.
The other is leading to misery and loss in this world, and to eternal punishment in the Hereafter. The choice is ours, what are we going to choose? May Allah guide us into the Right Path! Aameen!
CHAPTER 2
ISLAM WHY? FOR WHOM? WHEN?
Islam.... Why?

Because Islam is the religion chosen by Allah for all humanity.
Because Islam is the religion of all prophets since Adam to Mohammad (Peace be upon them all).
Because Islam is the religion delivered by all Messengers of Allah and Islam is the seal of all heavenly revelations, and
Because Prophet Muhammad – Sallallahu alayhi wasallam – the Messenger of Islam is the last of God’s apostles, and
Because The Qur’an is the last of Allah’s scriptures.
Allah ta’ala (Glory be to Him) says: “Do they seek other than the Deen (Religion) of Allah? While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, Willingly or unwillingly, bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they All be brought back,” (The Qur’an 3:83) “If anyone desires a Deen (Religion) other than Islam (submission to Allah) it will never be accepted from him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (everything) (The Qur’an 3:85).
Islam... for whom?

For every person upon whom Allah has bestowed life and intellect.
For those who can see the blessings of Allah.
For those who can hear the Words of Allah.
For those who can comprehend the signs of Allah.
For those whose hearts are full of love and gratitude to Allah.
For you, for me, and for those whose blessed hearts are open to faith.

Islam ... When?

Now and always.
Obey your heart’s call to faith.
It is your life chance.
A golden chance that might not strike your heart again.
Answer Allah’s call. He summons you.
“But your God is one God, submit your wills to Him (in Islam), and give the good news to those who humble themselves.” [The Qur’an 22:34].
CHAPTER 3
THE GREAT TRIP

If you become convinced that Islam is the true religion,
Seek a trustworthy Islamic authority such as an Islamic Center, a mosque, or an Islamic Organization.
Contact the person in charge and tell him about your wish to embrace Islam.
The person in charge will ask you some questions to know how far you are convinced with Islam.
This pamphlet will provide you with answers for such questions.
Before you reach that honorable occasion, i.e., declaring conversion to Islam, wash the whole of your body with the intention of converting to Islam. It is also recommended for this very special occasion, to shave under-arm and pubic hair, dress up, and apply a pleasant-smelling perfume to the body.

CHAPTER 4
WHAT DO YOU SAY TO DECLARE
YOUR CONVERSlON TO lSLAM?

To achieve this, it is sufficient to say (in Arabic, if possible):

’Ash-hadu ’an la ilaha ’illaal-lah!
Wa ‘ash-hadu ‘an-na Muhammadan rasulul-lah
Wa ‘ash-hadu ‘an-na ‘isa abdul-lahi wa rasuluhu
Bari’tu min kulli dinin yukhalifu dinal-Islam
The meaning of this is as follows:

I bear witness that there is no (true) god except Allah.
And I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.
And I bear witness that Jesus is the slave and messenger of Allah.
deny and refuse any religion except Islam.
Also you can say:

I (firmly) believe in Allah, His Angels, His scriptures, His Messengers, the Last Day, and in the ability of Allah to will the existence of good or bad.
I promise Allah not to associate with Him (in worship) anyone or anything (whatsoever), and,
I will steadfastly perform Salat (the Five Prayers), and
I will give out Zakat (special Islamic system of charity), and
I will never steal, and
Never commit adultery (or fornication), and
Never illegally kill a person, and
Never disobey Allah.
Praise be to Allah Who has guided me to belief !
Note: The person in charge, in front of whom a new Muslim has announced his conversion to Islam, prays Allah for him with such prayers: Allah may forgive me and you! And Allah may accept (submission) from me and you! O Allah! Accept him with those on whom You did bestow your Grace, of Prophets, the Sincere (lovers of Truth), the Witnesses, and the righteous! What a beautiful Fellowship!

CHAPTER 5
What is Islam?

Islam is (composed of) three (main) areas: Utterance, faith, and deeds.
The utterance was explained in chapter 4.
Faith is to believe in Allah, the Angels, the Heavenly Scriptures, Prophets, the last Day and in the ability of Allah to will the existence of good or bad.
Deeds are: Salat (Prayers), Zakat (Alms-giving), Siyam (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage).
CHAPTER 6
FAITH IN ALLAH

We believe that Allah is one God, our Lord and the Lord of everything,
Allah is the Creator of everything,
All other than Him are created, and are servants who share nothing with Allah.
Even Angels and Prophets are merely created servants submitting to Allah.
Among them are Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them); both have no trace of deity (godhood).
Allah is the Living Self-Subsisting, Eternal, the First without a beginning and the Last without an end.
He hears everything and sees everything.
He is Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All-Dominating,
He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes.
He has created us out of nothing,
And made us in the best form.
He has given us all graces and bounties.
Hence we are not permitted to worship or submit to any other than Him, whether a favorite Angel or a chosen Prophet!
Whoever directs his prayers, bows or prostrates (in worship), or offers sacrifice to any other than Allah, he is an infidel! and not a Muslim even if he declares that he is a Muslim:

Allah says: “Say: Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. No partner has He. This I am commanded and I am the first of those who submit to His Will”. [The Qur’an 6:162 -163]
Islam is the religion of Monotheism: it denies the Dualism of Magians and the Trinity of Christians. Islam teaches that Allah is One and only One. No one shares with Him, His Dominion or His Command. He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes:
Allah says: “Say! He is Allah, the One. He is the Most Unique, the Eternal,the Absolute. He neither gives birth, nor is He born. And there is none like unto Him. “ [Al Qur’an 112).

CHAPTER 7
FAITH IN ANGELS

Allah has created Angels to worship Him, to carry out His commands and to be His messengers to His Prophets.
One of the angels is Gabriel who used to bring down Revelation to our Prophet Muhammad 'Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (peace be upon him).
Another Angel is Michael who is in charge of rain falling.
A third one is the "Angel of Death" who is in charge of taking the souls of people whose death is due.
Angels are but servants honored by Allah.
Hence we honor them and speak of them respectfully.
But we worship none of them, nor do we take them as Allah's sons or daughters (as infidels claim).
We worship only Allah who created them in this wonderful kind of creation.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "And they say: The Most Gracious has begotten a son, Glory be to Him! They are but servants raised to honor. They do not speak before He speaks, and they act (in all things) by His command. He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for those whom He accepted, and they stand in awe and reverence of Him. If any of them should say, ‘I am a God besides Him’, such one We should reward with Hell. Thus do We reward those who do wrong”. [The Qur’an 21:26-29]
CHAPTER 8
FAITH IN HOLY SCRIPTURES

Allah has sent down to a number of Messengers, Books in order to proclaim them to mankind.
These Books contain the Words of Allah.
Among them are the Sheets of Ibrahim (Abraham), Taurat revealed to Moosa (Moses), Az-Zabour (psalms) revealed to Dawood (David), The Injil (Gospel) revealed to Isa (Jesus), And The Qur’an sent down to Muhammad, (Peace be upon them all).
Jews and Christians distorted some parts of their Books (Taurat and Injil).
Being the last Book assuredly guarded from corruption, The Qur’an confirms the truth in the previous Books and guards it.
Whatever, in those Books, differs from The Qur’an is corrupted or abrogated.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “To you We sent the scripture in truth Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The Qur’an 5:48].
Allah revealed The Qur’an in Arabic and has firmly promised to protect. His last Message from all corruption; He says about The Qur’an: “We have, without doubt, sent down the Message, and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)” [The Qur’an 15:9]
CHAPTER 9
FAITH IN PROPHETS

We believe that: Allah chose from among mankind some Prophets to deliver His Guidance.
From among those Prophets He selected Some Messengers.
He sent to the Messengers Laws and commanded them to proclaim these laws and to clarify them to their people.
Some of the great Messengers of Allah were Nooh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Moosa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
Embracing Islam does not mean to disbelieve in Moosa, Isa, or any other prophet.
Islam teaches you how to believe correctly in all Prophets.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says in The Qur’an: “To you We sent the Scripture in Truth, Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it...” [The Qur’an 5:48]. Meaning: Clarifying the Truth they distorted.
Allah mentioned’ names of a number of Prophets, He says: “Say you (Muslims): We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Ibrahim, lsma‘il, Isaac, Ya‘qoob (Jacob) and the Tribes, and that which was given to Moosa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus), and that which was given to all Prophets from their Lord. We make no difference between one and another of them, and we submit to Allah (in Islam)” [The Qur‘an 2:136]
The first Prophet was Adam, father of mankind, Alayhis-Salam (Peace be upon him).
Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam ‘Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (Peace be upon him) is the Seal (the last) of the prophets. No prophet is to come after him up to the end of this world.
Hence the fact that Islam is the only true religion to remain up to the Last Day.
He is Muhammad son of Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib. He is an Arab from (the famous tribe) of The Quraysh, a descendant of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma‘il (Ishmael) – Alayhimus-salatu was-salamu – (Peace, and prayers of Allah be upon them).
He was born in Makkah (Mecca) in 571 AD (Known as the Year of the Elephant).
Allah sent Revelation to him when he was 40 years old.
He stayed in Makkah 13 years calling people to (believe in) Allah.
Only a limited number of people believed in him.
After that he emigrated to Al-Madinah and invited its people to believe in Allah, and they accepted.
He became the leader of Makkah in the year 8 AH He died at the age of 63 after the whole of The Qur’an was revealed, and all Arabs embraced Islam.

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CHAPTER 21
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ISLAM

Becoming a Muslim means that you have achieved a lot of good for yourself.
It is like owning a valuable treasure.
The owner of a treasure will have many enemies who strive to take his treasure away from him.
And you have gained the treasure of Islam.
Some people will try to drive you away from your Deen (Religion).
Those people are the foes of Allah.
The foes of Allah are devils whether from among Jinn (whom we do not see) or from among human beings.
Human devils may try to mock at you.
Or, they may try to persuade you by money so that you may turn back from your Religion.
They may accuse Islam of many things, or cloud your mind with some misconceptions.
You have to know that Allah has said in the Qur’an “And no question do they bring to you but We reveal to you the truth and the best explanation” (The Qur’an 25:33).
So, consult Muslim scholars about what Allah has revealed in the Qur’an to answer such misconceptions.
As for Jinn devils they whisper into your heart. “Would you desert your fathers’ and forefathers’ religion, and follow a different one?”
Would you follow a religion that tasks you with prayers, fasting and giving others your property? And that deprives you from wine… etc.”
In fact, many people grow up, and find themselves traditionally following and honoring their parents’ religions and beliefs.
All followers of true, or false religions are like that, but the problem is: which of these religions is the true one and which is the false?
Surely, Islam is the only Deen (Religion) which is pure and free from all types of superstitions, polytheism and paganism.
It is the Deen of pure Monotheism.
When you feel these whispers of Jinn devils, recite:
Rabbi ’a‘uthu bika min hamazatish-Shayateen, Wa ‘a’udhu bika rabbi ‘an yahduroon (The Qur’an 23:97-98) “O my Lord ! I seek refuge with you from the suggestions of the Evil Ones. And I seek refuge with You, O my Lord!, lest they should come near me”.
And recite also the chapters Al-Falaq and An-Nas of the Quran. These are included in Appendix (I) with transliteration.
CHAPTER 22
HOW TO INVITE OTHERS TO ISLAM?

Our noble Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – said: “If Allah guides one person to Islam through you, it is better for you, than having the greatest wealth.”
He also said: “Whoever calls (others) to guidance has the same reward as the rewards of those who follow him, without decreasing anything from their rewards.”
Therefore be keen to invite to Islam those non-Muslims whom you know.
Start with people who are closest to you, such as: your parents, wife, son, daughter, brother, then relatives and friends.
Allah (Glory be to Him) said to His Messenger Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ’Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam – [The Qu’an 26:214], “And admonish your nearest Kinsmen”.
Make clear to them the right religion, and make them interested in it!
Tell them of the glad tidings of which Allah has promised, and the blessings and favors that Allah will endow upon them in this world and the next if they follow Islam.
Warn them of Allah’s wrath upon them if they disbelieve in the Holy Quran which He has revealed to be a guidance to everyone.
Or if they disbelieve in Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – whom He has sent as a mercy to the worlds.
Invite them with love and sincerity.
And you, yourself, should be an example of good character.
Be quick in doing good and in helping others. If you do so:
1. You will be a propagator of Islam by your actions as well as your words.
2. Your friends will be quick to accept when you invite them to Islam, and then Allah will lead them to guidance.
3. They will come to know that what you say is the truth.
4. They will consequently accept Islam and love this religion and love you too.
You must know well the wise approach of inviting others to Islam and teaching them. Thus you should speak what is suitable for every occasion.
One of the wise sayings of Arabs is: “There is suitable speech for each situation.“
Allah (Glory be to Him) says in Al Qur’an: “Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious, for your Lord knows best who have strayed from His path and who receive guidance.” [The Qur’an 16:125]
If you do not know Arabic, it is strongly advisable for you to learn that language so as to be able to understand Islam through its original sources.
If you do so, you will be able to speak with confidence about Islam, because you have direct knowledge of Allah’s words, of the sayings of His messenger Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – and of the statements of Muslim scholars.
Presenting copies of this booklet to those whom you would like to invite to Islam will help you inshallah (God willing) in propagating this religion of Allah.
CHAPTER 23
MUHARRAMAT
(THE FORBIDDEN THINGS)

Allah (Glory be to Him) has prescribed for us in the Holy Qur’an and in the Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet) many laws:
Some of these are obligations and others are Muharramat (forbidden things, when something is prohibited we say it is Haram).
As for the obligations, I have already pointed them out previously.
As for the Muharramat, some of the most important of them are the following:
First: Forbidden Foods:

Dead Meat: These are the dead bodies of animals which died naturally, (i.e. without being Islamically slaughtered) or by being strangled, or by falling from a high place, or by being partly eaten by a wild animal, and were not slaughtered before being dead.
Also, those animals slaughtered by other than Muslims, Jews or Christians.
But the meats of dead sea animals are not forbidden.
Blood poured forth.
Flesh of the Pig (pork).
Meat which has, when slaughtered, had the name of anything or anyone other than Allah invoked upon it, or that was slaughtered to glorify any one other than Allah.
The meat of beasts of prey, such as lions, dogs... etc, and those of preying birds that attack with their claws, such as eagles, vultures… etc.
The meat of domestic donkeys and asses.
The meat of animals that feed on filthy things, except if they are isolated and fed clean food for sufficient time.
Any food spoiled by filth until it is cleaned by water if it is possible.
Wine and all kinds of intoxicants.
Foodstuffs containing toxic elements which are harmful to our bodies.
Second: Forbidden Deeds:
Allah Hates these deeds and their doers and punishes them:

To associate (in worship) anything or anyone with Allah.
To be disobedient to our parents.
To give false testimony.
To kill a person whom Allah has forbidden to, except by Law (Legally).
Adultery and fornication.
To steal.
To take anything, unjustly, from the property of an orphan,
To desert the battle-field while fighting unbelievers.
To falsely accuse with adultery or fornication a chaste Muslim woman or man.
To uncover “Awra” infront of anybody.
To take others’ wealth illegally, by means of bribery, robbery trickery, or deceit.
To bribe in order to take others’ properties illegally, or to get what you have no right to.
To marry mother, daughter, sister, paternal aunt, maternal aunt, brother’s daughter, sister’s daughter, whether they are through blood or foster relationship, your father’s wife, your son’s wife, your wife’s mother or daughter.
A Muslim man is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim woman unless she becomes Muslim; but he can marry a Christian or a Jewish woman.
A Muslim woman is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim man, even a Christian or a Jew, unless he becomes a Muslim.
To take part in back-biting or scandals.
CHAPTER 24
Allah’s AWLIYA (Allah’s Friends)

“Allah’s friends” are those true Muslims whom He loves and who love Him.
They are all the righteous Muslims who truly believe in Allah and constantly follow His commands.
Their reward is a good life in this world, and nearness to Allah in the Hereafter, in His Paradise.
However, they cannot do anything to help anybody after their death, nor in their life except through normal reasons.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says of them: “Behold! Verily on ‘friends of Allah’ there is no fear, Nor shall they grieve. Those who believe and constantly guard against evil. For them are Glad Tidings in this life and in the Hereafter; No change can there be in the Words of Allah, This is indeed the supreme felicity” [The Qur’an 10:62-64]
Therefore, be a good Muslim and you will be one of them.
Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “Those who obey Allah and the Messenger. Are with those who are blessed by Allah, Of the prophets, the (sincere) believers, the martyrs and the righteous (doers of good). And how excellent a company are they!” [The Qur’an 4:69]
On top of “Allah’s Friends” are His Noble Prophets.
And among them too are the true and sincere followers of Prophets.
And Prophet Muhammad’s companions and wives (Mothers of the Faithful).
The best of his companions are the Ten who were mentioned by name by Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam – as those who will be in Paradise.
These chosen companions are distinguished and known for their precedence, firmness and sacrifice in Islam.
On top of these Ten are the four righteous Caliphs (Khalifas) who were chosen by Muslims to rule the Muslim state after Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam – They are (in their caliphate order);
1. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (The sincere believer) (d. 13 AH)
2. ‘Umaru Ibnul _Khattab (d. 23 AH)
3. ‘Uthmanu bnu Affan, (d. 35 AH)
4. ‘Aliy-yu bnu ‘Abi Talib. (d. 40 AH)
The rest of the Ten are: Az Zubayr ibn Al-Awwam, Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas, Talhatu ibn ‘Ubaydillah, ‘Abdurrahman ibn ‘Awf, ‘Abu ‘Ubaidah ‘Amru ibn Al-Jarrah and Sa‘eed ibn Zayd. (May Allah be pleased with them and with all other companions).

CHAPTER 25
ISLAMlC MORALS

A Muslim always speaks the truth, he never tells lies.
A Muslim is true to his word, not treacherous, honest, does not betray.
A Muslim does not speak badly of other Muslims behind their backs.
A Muslim is courageous, not cowardly.
A Muslim is very enduring in situations of defending the truth, bold in saying the truth.
A Muslim is just with others, even against himself; does not transgress others’ rights; also, does not accept to be treated unjustly by anyone; he is strong and does not accept to be humiliated by anybody.
A Muslim consults about all of his affairs, and (after that) puts himself in Allah’s hands.
A Muslim performs his work as perfectly as he can.
A Muslim is modest, merciful, does good and enjoins it, abstains from evil and forbids it.
A Muslim strives and fights for the victory of Allah’s cause, and for His Deen (religion) to spread.
A Muslim woman wears her Islamic dress which must cover the whole of her body, in front of any stranger (whom she can marry).

CHAPTER 26
AD‘IYA
(SPECIAL SUPPLICATIONS)

Before you start eating or drinking, say: (bismillahi) meaning: “(I start) in the name of Allah”.
Eat with your right hand.
When you finish eating or drinking, say: (al-humdu lillah) meaning: “All praise is due to Allah”.
When you meet any brother in Islam, shake hands with him, smile at him, and greet him, saying: (as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatul-lahi), meaning “Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy”.
And when a Muslim brother greets ye first, answer his greeting by saying: (wa ‘alaykumu s-salamu wa rahmatul-lahi wa barakatuh) which means: “And upon you (too) be the peace, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings”.
When you see the dawn breaking or the fall of evening, say: (Asbahna (or Amsayna) ‘ala fitratil-Islam) “We enter the morning (or evening) with our Islamic nature pure”. (Wa kalimatul Ikhlas), and with the statement of sincere faith”. (Wa deeni nabiy-yina Muhammad) “Adhering to the Path of our Prophet Muhammad”. (Wa millati abina Ibrahima hanifan musliman) “And to the Path of our father Abraham, true in faith, a Muslim’ (Wa maa ’ana minal mushrikina) “And, certainly, I am not a polytheist”.
When you see the new moon, say: (Hilala Khayrin wa rushdin) “(You be) a moon of goodness and straight forwardness”, (Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bilyumni wal Iman) “Allah ! Make it dawn on us with blessing and belief”. (Was-salamati wal-Islam) “And with safety, and submission!”
When you visit a sick person, say: (Bismillah)”In the name of Allah” (Allahumma Adh-hibil ba’s rab-ban-nasi) “O Allah! Take harm away, Lord of mankind!” (Allahumma ishfi wa ‘antash-shafi) “O Allah Heal (him) ! Your are (really) the healer,” (la shifa ’illa shifa’uka) “(In fact) there is no healing but the healing you give. “ (Shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman) “Grant recovery that leaves no ailment behind!”
When you enter the mosque say: (bismillah “In the name of Allah” (Was-salatu was-salamu ‘ala rasulillahi) “ Blessings and peace be upon Allah’s Messenger.” (Allahumma ‘ighfir li dhunubi) “O Allah ! Forgive me my sins, “(wa ftah li abwaba rahmatika) “And open for me the gates of your mercy”
When you go out of the mosque, say the same, but, instead of the last portion, say:
(wa ftah li abwaba fadlika) “And open for me the gates of your grace!”
When you go to your home, say: (Al-hamdu lil-lahil allathi ’at‘amana wa saqana wa ’aawana) “Praise be to Allah Who provides us with food, drink and shelter!”. (Fakam miman la kafiya lahu wala mu’wiya) “So many are there who have none giving them provision or shelter.” Repeat whenever you can, these favorite phrases of glorification,
(Subhanallah) “Glory be to Allah.!”.
(Walhamdulillah) “Praise be to Allah !”.
(Wa la’ilaha,illal-laah) “No (true) god except Allah
(Wallahu akbar) “Allah is the Greatest !”
(Wa la hawla wa la quwwata ’illa bil-lahi) ‘There is no power nor strength save by Allah !”.
Also, repeatedly send your prayers of blessings to Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam –, particularly when you hear his name uttered, or when you utter it; you will say: (Sallal-lahu alaihi wa sallama) “May Allah give him blessings and peace!”
CHAPTER 27
MUSLIM WOMAN

Women in Islam are the sisters of men.
She, just as man, is created by Allah.
Thus, she is invited to become Muslim.
She is commanded to have belief in Allah, obedience and love to Him.
Also, she must believe in the message of Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam.
Commanded to fulfill Salat, Siyam, Zakat and Hajj in worship to Allah.
Required to follow the Shari‘ah (Law) of Allah, exactly as man.
To bring up her children on the bases of Islam and its good morals, and to protect them.
She puts on full dress which covers all of her body in the presence of strangers.
When in her period (of menstruation or confinement) she abstains from praying, fasting, reciting The Quran, and remaining in mosques.
When her period expires, she must have Ghusl (Taking a bath), and make up for fasting, not for prayers.
She is exempted from attending Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday congragation Prayer )
She is not permitted to marry a non Muslim ( Christian ,Jew or atheist ) unless he announcees his faithful embrace of Islam .

Appendix 1
(Chapters from The Quran)
Surat Al-Fatihah

Bismil-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i)
’Al-hamdu lil-lahi rabbil-‘aalameen(a)
‘Ar-rahmanir r-rahim(i)
Maliki yawmid-deen(i)
lyyaka na‘budu wa Iyyaka nasta‘in(u)
Ihdina s-sirata l-mustaqeem(a)
Siratal-ladhina ’an‘amta ‘alayhim, ghayril-magdhoobi ‘alayhim waladdaal-leen(a)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds.
Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Master of the Day of Judgement.
You (alone) do we worship, and Your aid we seek
Show us the straight way!
The way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, those whose portion is not wrath and who do not go astray.
Surat Al-‘Asr (Time through Ages) - 103
Bismil-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i)

Wal-‘asr(i)
Innal-’insana lafee khusr(in)
’lllal-ladhina ’aamanoo wa ‘amilus-saalihati
Wa tawasaw bil-haqqi wa tawasaw bis-sabr(i)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

By (the token of) time (through the ages)
Verily man is in loss,
Except those who have faith, and do righteous deeds
and join together in mutual teaching of truth and of constant patience [The Qur’an 103]
Surat Al-Ikhlas (Purity of Faith) - 112
Bismil-lahir rahmani r-rahim(i)

Qul huwa l-lahu ahad (un)
’Al-lahus-samad(u)
Lam yalid wa lam yulad
Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ’ahad(un)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and the Only,
2. Allah, the Eternal, the Absolute;
3. He begets not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him
Surat Al-Kawthar (Abundance) - 108
Bismil-lahir rahmanir rahim(i)

’Inna ’a‘taynakal-kawthar(a)
Fa salli li rabbika wanhar
Inna shani’uka huwal-’abtar(u)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

To you have we granted the Fount (of Abundance)
Therefore to your Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice.
For who hates you, he will be cut off (from future hope).
Surat Al-Falaq (The Dawn) - 113
Bismi l-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i))

Qul ’a‘udhu bi rabbil -falaq(i)
Min sharri ma khalaq(a)
Wa min sharri ghasiqin ’idha wa qab(a)
Wa min sharrin-naf-fathati fil-uqad(i)
Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad(a)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
From the mischief of created things;
And from the mischief of darkness as it overspreads;
And from the mischief of those who practice secret arts;
And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy.
Surat An-Nas (Mankind) - 114
(Bismil-lahir rahmanir-rahim(i))

Qul ’a‘udhu bi rabbin-nas(i)
Maliki n-nas(i)
ilahi n-nas(i)
Min sharri l-waswasi l-khannas(i)
’Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas(i)
Minal-jinnati wa n-nas(i)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
The King (or Ruler) of Mankind,
The (True) god of Mankind,
From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper),
The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind
Among Jinn kind, and Mankind.

Appendix 2
AT-TASH-SHAHHUD (Witnessing)
AT-TASHAHHUD

(at-tahiyyatu li-lahi) (was-salawatu) (wat-tayibatu)
(’As-salamu ‘alayka) (’ay-yuhan-nabiyyu) (wa rahmatul-lahi) (wa barakatuhu)
(’As-salamu ‘alayna)(wa ‘ala ‘ibadil-lahi s-salihinah)
(’Ash-hadu ‘al-laa ’ilaha ’illal-lahu)
(wa ’ash-hadu ’anna Muhammadan)(‘Abduhu wa rasuluhu)

All reverence is due to Allah, and (all) worship, and (all) good,
Peace be upon you, o Prophet!, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings.
Peace be upon us all, and upon the righteous servants of Allah,
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,
And I bear witness that Muhammad, is His servant and His Messenger.
Prayers for Abraham (after At-Tashahhud)

’Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
Wa ‘ala ’aali Muhammad
Kama sallayta ‘ala ’Ibrahim
Wa ‘ala ’aali Ibrahim
Wa barik ‘ala Muhammad
Wa ‘ala ’ali Muhammad
Kama barakta ‘ala ’Ibrahim
Wa ‘ala ’ali Ibrahim
Fil ‘aalamina
’In-naka hamidun majeed

Allah! Send Your grace on Muhammad
And on the Family of Muhammad
As you have sent your grace on Ibrahim
And on the Family of Ibrahim
And send your blessings on Muhammad
And on the Family of Muhammad.
As you have blessed Ibrahim.
And the Family of Ibrahim.
In this world and in the Hereafter
Verily, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

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