Friday, 30 April 2021

VIDEO - "INSPIRATION - 365 Days a Year"


 

"INSPIRATION - 365 Days a Year" 

- A beautiful inspirational video so turn up your speakers. I first saw it in 2010 and shared it also with email group. Two years later in 2012, I set up my Non-Profit "Reference" Blog, hence never underestimate the power of inspiration.

Sources of inspiration for us can be varied . . .

LINK: https://player.vimeo.com/video/99081752

Monday, 26 April 2021

Dua for protection from all evils


DUA FOR PROTECTION / SAFETY FROM ALL EVILS

کسی بھی نقصان سے بچنے کیلئے دعا

السلام علیکم - نیچے ایک مسنون دعا کے مختلف “ امیج “ شیئر کیے جا رہے ہیں - یعنی ایک ہی دعا کے - ہم سب کو کئی دفعہ بہت ساری دعائیں ایک آرٹیکل میں اکھٹی آجاتی ہیں اور نتیجہ صفر نکلتا ہے کیونکہ ہم ان میں سے کوئی بھی دعا یاد نہیں کر پاتے - نیچے والی دعا کسی بھی نقصان سے بچنے کیلئے ہے اور نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کی سکھائی ہوئی ہے، اس ہدایت کے ساتھ کہ صبح تین دفعہ پڑھیں اور شام کو بھی تین دفعہ - صبح فجر کی نماز کے بعد اور شام مغرب کی نماز کے بعد - اگر اس وقت پڑھنا بھول جائیں تو بےشک جب یاد آئے، اس وقت پڑھ لیں 


اگر کوئی شخص حفاظت کیلئے کچھ اور پڑھتا ہے تو بے شک پڑھتا رہے - لیکن ساتھ میں یہ دعا بھی ضرور یاد کرکے باقائدگی سے پڑھے کیونکہ یہ مسنون دعا ہے - تکلیف اور نقصان اگر خدانخواستہ پھر بھی آئے تو ہمیں غور کرنا چاہیئے کہ ہم کہیں کسی دن یہ دعا پڑھنا تو بھول نہیں گئے ؟ اور ہمیں بحرحال کوشش کرتے رہنا ہے، چاہے نتائج کیسے بھی نکلیں - ساتھ میں زمینی یا دنیاوی کوشش اور احتیاط اپنی جگہ ہے -


یہ دعا میں نے ٢٠٠٧ ( دو ہزار سات ) میں یاد کی تھی  

- 26th April, 2021 









Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Monday, 19 April 2021

VIDEO - PM on expelling Ambassador of France - 19th April, 2021


VIDEO - | PM Imran Khan explains why we can't expel Ambassador of France from Pakistan | - 19th April, 2021

NOTE: Sharing this video clip does not mean we support ANY political party of Pakistan but rather for the sake of Pakistan and Islam . . .

- 5 Minutes

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M339pjJArxI

Saturday, 17 April 2021

Religious scholars condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic - Apr17, '21

Cars destroyed and set ablaze by protesters near Karachi’s Jamshed Road. Photo: Online

Religious scholars in Pakistan condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic

 

Will Orya Maqbool Jan and Asif Hameed (son of late Dr. Israr) also strongly condemn the violent protests by TLP? Their names are missing in the list below and unfortunately they have been patronizing TLP one way or the other, at one time or another . . .

 

Religious scholars in Pakistan condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic

 

The religious scholars from different schools of thought have strongly condemned the ongoing violent protests by Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), describing them as immoral, inhumane, un-Islamic and unconstitutional.

Referring to different Islamic injunctions, the Ulema believed that killing and injuring the police officials, road blockades, violence and disruption of normal life in the name of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and for fulfillment of their demands was in no way permissible by Islam.

In their video messages, they were unanimous in the view that violent protests and attacks on the personnel of army, police or other security institutions, who provide masses with security and protection, should in no way be allowed by the government.

Maulana Raghib Naeemi, in his video message, said besides disturbing law and order in various parts of the country, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, such violent protests also caused economic loss and various problems for the people such as mobility and traffic disruption.

 

He said instead of blocking roads and staging sit-ins, such gatherings should be dispersed after registering their protest over the issue.

 

Zia Ullah Shah Bukhari said as love and respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH)) was the foremost priority of every Muslim, they would never allow any disrespect for him.

 

“I would appeal to the religious leaders and people involved in the protests that their actions should not disrupt normal life, and cause difficulties and hurdles in the way of the general public, including students, patients, hospital workers, public and private sector employees etc.,” he added.

 

Sahibzada Hamid Raza of Sunni Ittehad Council said they also carried out peaceful protests against the publication of blasphemous caricatures and the statement of French president.

 

He, however, added that given the regional and international situation as well as the challenges faced by the country on domestic and foreign fronts, any violence or violent protests would not only dent the objective of the protests but would also bring a bad name for Pakistan at international level.

 

He said disrupting the peace and security situation in the country would be tantamount to providing an opportunity to the anti-Pakistan elements at home and abroad to benefit from the situation.

 

Allama Iftikhar Hussain Naqvi said since Islam is a religion of peace and harmony, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself faced various difficulties but never caused any pain to others rather created ease for others. “Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) always responded even to the illiterates with logic and argument,” he added.

 

While strongly condemning the attitude of French president on the issue of blasphemous caricatures, he also criticized the TLP leaders for staging violent protests in the country that caused martyrdom and injuries of police personnel.

 

“This attitude is neither human nor Islamic as well as against the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Killing a human is the killing of the whole humanity. It is not any service to Islam,” he added.

 

He urged the government to protect the life and property of masses, and take stern action against such miscreants.

 

He, however, added that the issue should immediately be taken to the National Assembly for discussion and decision.

 

Allama Iftikhar Hussain Naqvi appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for taking up the issue of blasphemy and respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) at international fora and hoped that he would continue raising his voice on the issue.

 

Moulana Yaseen Zafar said any party or group had the right to present its demands but maintaining peace and order was also its responsibility.

 

He said the government should also take the issue to the parliament for discussion. Violence should be avoided, and a prudent approach and strategy should be adopted to deal with the situation, he opined.

 

Dr Pir Ali Raza Bukhari, Member of AJK Legislative Assembly and Sajjada Nasheen of Dargah Basahan Sharif, in his message said the whole Muslim world felt pain of any blasphemous act in any part of the world.

 

He appealed to the protesters to register a peaceful protest as their right but any violence or arson in the name of protest could neither be afforded by the country nor was it permissible under Islamic teachings.

 

Pir Ali Raza Bukhari said the issue of France should be left up to the parliament and also urged the parliament to make a legislation to restrict the blockade of roads in the name of protest demonstrations.

 

Mufti Shahid Javed questioned the protesting party as to what was the fault of innocent people whose properties were being burnt down during the violent protests.

 

He said the credit for highlighting the issue of blasphemy at global level went only to the incumbent government. He questioned who was responsible for people killed during the violent protests and others who died in ambulances stuck up on the blocked roads.

 

Maulana Abdul Kabeer Azad said that violent protests in the name of Islam negated the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

 

He said that neither the government nor masses would allow any group or party to indulge in violent protests and attack the personnel of army, police or other security institutions, who provide masses with security and protection.

 

Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali said that though any Muslim cannot be a true “Momin” without loving the Holy Prophet (PBUH), yet Islam did not allow any religious party or group to impose its views on the government or people in  violent manner causing loss of life and property.

 

The violent protests and damaging public property should not be allowed by the government as it will not only create unrest in the country but will also put a negative effect on Pakistan’s repute at international level, he added.

 

Sahibzada Zahid Mahmood Qasmi described the violent protests by TLP as immoral, unconstitutional and un-Islamic.

 

He said that any group or party can present its demands before the government or state, and then it was the government or state to take up the issue at relevant local and international fora in the way it considered appropriate.

 

He referred to the publication of blasphemous caricatures in France in the past as well and said that resolutions were adopted by National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies against such acts.

 

The government had also registered its protest with France and raised the issue at different forums including the Organization of Islamic Conference, he added.

 

-      DAILY TIMES (April 17, 2021) 

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Ramazan - 2021


Ramazan - 2021

The blessed month of Ramazan arrives finally amid third wave of Corona pandemic. We have to aspire in spite of any threat to gather spiritual benefits of this Holy month.



Friday, 2 April 2021

ON AFTERLIFE - Sayings of our Prophet (pbuh) - 3rd April, 2021



SOME SAYINGS (HADITH) OF THE HOLY PROPHET (PBUH) ABOUT AFTERLIFE AS GIVEN IN THE BOOKS OF HADITH

 “What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the hereafter, for those who are righteous. Will you not then understand?” - (QUR’AN - SURAT AL-ANAM: 32)

  • The Holy Prophet (SAW) said that if a person puts his or her finger in the sea and takes it out, the likeness of afterlife is the sea, while the likeness of this world are the few drops of water, that return with the finger.        (Muslim)
  • "When the dwellers of Paradise enter Paradise, an announcer will call: (you have a promise from Allah that) you will live therein and you will never die; you will stay healthy therein and you will never fall ill; you will stay young and you will never become old; you will be under a constant bliss and you will never feel miserable." (Muslim)
  • "When the inhabitants of the Garden (heaven) have gone to the Garden and the inmates of the Fire (hell) have gone to the Fire, death will be called and placed between the Garden and the Fire. Afterward the following announcement will be made: "Inhabitants of the Garden! There is no more death! Inmates of the Fire! There is no more death!" This will increase the delight of the inhabitants of the Garden and the grief of the inmates of the Fire." (Muslim)
  • Narrated ‘Abdullâh bin ‘Abbâs : Allah’s Messenger said that Allah the Glorious said, “Verily, Allah has ordered that the good and the bad deeds be written down. Then He explained it clearly how (to write): He who intends to do a good deed and he does not do it, then Allah records it for him as a full good deed, but if he carries out his intention, the Glorious and the Great Allah writes it down for him with Him as from ten to seven hundred times, and even many times more. But if he intends to do an evil act and has not done it, then Allah writes it down with Him as a full good deed, but if he intends it and has done it, Allah writes it down as one bad deed. (Al-Bukhâri and Muslim)
  • Narrated Abu Mas’ud ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amr Al-Ansari Al-Badri: Allah’s Messenger said, “Whoever guides someone to virtue will be rewarded equivalent to him who practices that good action.” (Muslim)
  • Narrated Harithah bin Wahb: I heard Allah’s Messenger saying, “Shall I not inform you about those who are entitled to Paradise? It is every person who is, modest and humble (before Allah), a person who is accounted weak and is looked down upon but if he swears (hoping for Allah’s Bounty), Allah will certainly give him what he desires. Now shall I not inform you about the inmates of Hell? It is every violent, impertinent and proud man.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
  • Narrated Abû Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said, “Allah looks not at your figures, nor at your outward appearance but He looks at your hearts and deeds.”(Muslim)
  • Narrated Jarir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger said, "Allah will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
  • "The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit of the world is the pious woman." (Muslim)\
  • Once Prophet Muhammad (saw) was walking with his companions and they came across a dead goat. The Prophet (saw) asked if anybody wanted that goat. Nobody consented. Finally our dear Prophet (saw) stated, “Just like this dead goat is nothing in your eyes, this world is highly insignificant in the eyes of your Lord!” (Muslim)
  • According to a Hadith, in Heaven, the men will go to a Bazaar every Friday. There, the scented dust of heaven will blow, which will make all the dwellers more handsome. When they will come back to their homes they will find that the women have also become more beautiful - (Muslim). Seems like a myth, isn't it? And this is just one of the many many things of the blissful life in heaven. Allah can do anything - we just have to have firm belief in Him and lead this life according to His Commandments (as in Qur'an and Sunnah) so that we are saved from hell & blessed!

NOTE:       A hadith also tells that Almighty Allah has prepared all that in heaven which no one has seen or heard about. Rewards for women in heaven are not less than those of men; all believers (males and females) will be equally blessed.