Qabeelat Nurayn

Shaykh Yaser Birjas | Invitation to Divine Link

Gibran Ali — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:46:34 +0000

Shaykh Yaser Birjas invites Qabeelat Nurayn to Divine Link

One of the most needed topics of study is the one that is most needed to connect me and you with the Creator (subhanahu wata’aala), the Divine Link style, and that is salah. Regardless of how much we study, how much we learn and practice fiqh of salah, we will never be satisfied with the way we perform our salah. It is the most valuable asset for the akhirah and we need to perfect that. – Shaykh Yaser Birjas

Sweetness of Salah

Gibran Ali — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:45:59 +0000

Do you ever find your mind wandering during your daily prayers? Are your prayers just a five minute break where even your heart calls you out for being fake? This is something many of us may struggle with frequently. Do you know how to really taste the sweetness of your daily prayers?

Join us for a beautiful workshop, “Sweetness of Salah: Developing Khushoo’ In Your Prayer” by Farhan Abdul Azeez. This workshop will delve into the seerah of Salah and then go through each stage of salah and lessons, reflections, and meanings of each stage. It will be an excellent reminder for all who attend, insha’Allah. The generations before us would enjoy their prayers. This class will go through how they dealt with their prayers, so insha’Allah we can do the same.

This class will be held at ISB on Friday March 22, 2013 and Saturday March 23, 2013.

To register for the class please go to this link : http://nurayn.org/sweetness

View the class handout: SOS Handout

Treading The Path of Knowledge

Amatullah — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:38:59 +0000

Abu Hurayrah may Allah be pleased with him reported that the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.” [Saheeh Muslim]

The first meaning of path is a path that one walks on, such as when people leave their home to any location to gain knowledge. The specific destination does not restrict the meaning. Thus, the meaning includes a person traveling to a masjid, school, university, or any other location where knowledge is being dispensed. This meaning also includes a student of knowledge traveling from his city to another city to seek knowledge as the first meaning includes anyone literally ‘treading’ a path (stepping the steps on a path) towards knowledge.

A secondary meaning of path is defined as a process by which an individual seeks knowledge from scholars and books. Therefore, treading a path is not contingent on the actual movement of an individual-for example, one who investigates rulings without leaving his city or attends classes with scholars is indeed treading a path in search of knowledge according to this definition.

In summary, “treading on a path” is categorized into two primary definitions:
a) Physically walking upon a path.
b) Intention to connect oneself to knowledge, irrespective of ones physical state.

Whosoever treads this path, Allah subhana wa ta’ala facilitates for him a path to Paradise. This is due to the significance placed on learning knowledge of the Shariah (Islamic Law), which enables an individual to understand the rulings that Allah has sent down. With this type of knowledge, both prohibitions and commands can be understood in there proper light, identifying the path that pleases Allah, and connect oneself with Paradise. This connection will manifest itself in the obedience of Allah in ones life, and every time the desire for treading on the path increases, so too will ones connection with Paradise.

In this hadith, describing the fruits of the path to gaining knowledge, we learn that it is critical to take advantage of the opportunity to seek knowledge, specifically in times of our lives when we may be free from other difficulties. If the goal is to tread a path to your Lord by seeking knowledge, the efficient student would take heed before the obstacles of life litter his path (and distance his goal).

The Slave to his Master

Amatullah — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:14:38 +0000

Bismillah, walhamdulillahi Rabbil alameen, wa Salaatu wa Salaamu ‘alaa Rasoolihil Kareem.

In the Name of Allah, and all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Rabb of the Worlds, and may the peace and blessings be upon His Noble Messenger.

Every owner/king has his own space. I.e., they have their own limitations that no one should trespass, or do anything that would degrade, insult or disrespect him in anyway. We learn this from a hadeeth in Bukhari and Muslim (one of the 40 hadeeth), the halaal is clear and the haraam is clear… like the one who graves his animals near the himaa’. (the himaa’ is the grounds that a king has set aside only for his animals, the kings private property) Then the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said, every king has a himaa’ and the himaa’ of Allah is what He has prohibited. So if we commit that which is haraam, we will be accountable for it, but we must also remember that this is disrespect to Allah and it does not befit a slave to disrespect his Master in any way. This teaches us that we must remain within our bounds, so when Allah is Malik, we should remain as a servant near Allah and not do anything that he does not approve us.

Brothers BBQ- Recap :)

Darth Vaider — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:14:37 +0000

A week ago the brothers had a BBQ at Bruin Park in Herndon, VA. Masha’Allah, we had over 25 brothers come out and it was a blast, alhamdulillah.

Here are a few photos from the event (over 150 were taken, lol).

Insha’Allah more will come…

Fiqh of Love: Marriage in Islam

Gibran Ali — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:07:10 +0000

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If love is blind…

Then your understanding of it shouldn’t be!

Abdullah wants be the ideal Muslim husband. Zaynab dreams of romantic walks on the beach and long conversations over candlelit meals. Their union will be blessed, everyone agrees.

Months later, Abdullah is too busy and too clueless. Zaynab is turning into a nag and is frustrated! Both of them never imaged that marriage would be this…unfulfilling.

Is the honeymoon over? They wonder. What are they doing wrong?

It’s been hailed as the most popular AlMaghrib seminar… It’s been debated in bedrooms…discussed in boardrooms…deliberated over by eligible bachelors on the basketball courts and eligible sisters in their get-togethers.

We both love the topic and hate that we love it so much. So, let us be done with it.

Attend Fiqh of Love and be done with it. You’ll know it all.

Don’t talk to me about love and marriage and a baby in a carriage, you’ll say. I am a scholar on the subject.

”It is He Who created you from a single person, and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in love). When they are united, she bears a light burden and carries it about (unnoticed). When she grows heavy, they both pray to Allah their Lord, (saying): “If Thou givest us a goodly child, we vow we shall (ever) be grateful.”- Quran 7:189

She lies awake late into the night, wondering if she can open her heart and dare to dream that marriage is plausible. He tosses and turns in his bed, desperately trying to strategize. How can he ensure that his proposal won’t be laughed at? He’s young. She’s young. Young, but so ready.

Is this even right?

Should they wait?

If yes, for how long?

If no, how do they go about it?

Make dua…Take a risk…Make dua…Take a chance…

Before you end up a disenchanted and bitter “confirmed bachelor or bachelorette!”

Out of the darkness, and into the daylight, see what can be!

So, you think you’ve found someone? But…

When you love…
How can you broach the subject with your parents?

When you love…
How can you be sure that you’ve found the right life mate?

When you love…
How will you know if the contracts are done properly?

When you love…
How long will it last?

When you love…
How much can you sacrifice?

Fiqh of Love for when you’ve found someone you think you can love forever!

So, you already have someone? But…

Does thinking about your marriage cause you tension or anxiety?

Are you tired of endless fights, anger and disappointment?

Do you desire to make your marriage happier, stronger and better than ever before?

Do you desire to make your union based on the pleasure of Allah SWT so that it will bring you happiness?

Fiqh of Love for when you are already with someone you thought you could be with forever!

So, you say that you’ve been down that road before? But…

Why are divorced Muslims being looked down upon?

Do you wonder if you’ll ever find someone who will turn your world around?

How would you act? What are the rules of engagement?

What are your rights? Your duties? Your responsibilities?

Fiqh of Love for when you’ve been burned by somebody you thought that you could be with forever!

Fiqh of Love with breakout sessions for wannabes, newbies, and divorcees! Our Shuyukh have you covered!

And if you’re the one who proudly flaunts your devotion to the single life, then this class is definitely for you! It’s the chance to rip through to the truth of what’s going on, and what you’re really afraid of when it comes to sharing your life with someone. Seriously, what do youreally fear?

Challenge the ideas that hold you back!

Adopt the ones that will move you forward and bring you happiness in this life and the next!

Learn:

The Essential 10 Conversations You Must Have when it comes to Marriage!
The Super 7 Steps to fusing a fight as it Happens!
The #1 problem married couples face and How to Avoid It!
The ways to deal with differences – whether cultural, age, or family backgrounds!

Gain Knowledge About:

The History of Marriage and Love in Islam
What is Forbidden?
What is Recommended?
What are the rulings when it comes to Marital Relations?

Abdullah and Zaynab have just completed their registration.

Search Your Heart,

Search Your Soul,

and know that for the sake of love – loves past, loves present and loves future, and especially for the seeking of Allah’s love in your love life, you will find that there is nothing left to do…but to…

Enroll Now!

Fiqh of Love Promotional Videos

Gibran Ali — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:29:13 +0000

Fiqh of Love by Shaykh Waleed Basyouni

Fiqh of Love: Washington, D.C. Promo

Fiqh of Love Resources

Gibran Ali — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:22:55 +0000

Audio

Islamic Teachings Series Dr. Jamal Badawi:

[G24-46]

Selection of Spouse, Engagement, Marriage Laws in Islam, Polygamy in Islam, Marital Relations, Marital Problems, Dissolution of Marraige, Islam’s View of Sex

http://www.islamicity.com/multimedia/radio/ch200/default.asp?inc=3.htm#Series-G:_Social_System_of_Islam

[L40-52]

Marriage to Khadijah, Life in His Household, Prophet’s Marriages, Between Marriage and the “Call”

http://www.islamicity.com/multimedia/radio/ch200/default.asp?inc=7.htm#Series-L:_Muhammad_(P):_The_Last__Messenger_of_Allah

Video

Why Teens Fall in Love? – Dr. Zakir Naik – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9KwS73oaqc&feature=related

Muslim Marriage in Islam – Shaykh Yaser Birjas - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0f1Nc1Y7Go

Yasmin Mogahed on Love, Marriage Selecting your Life partner – Etiquette in Islam - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98RGmC_92s&feature=related

How to Love: Relationships in Islam – AbdelRahman Murphy – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI_vjfZjt9g&feature=related

Laws of Love - Shaykh Omar Suleiman – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MWL_IZCCkK8#!

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan:

How to convince Parents to Let You Get Married at 20? – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ewN_6L8SY

Best Husband - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNR7WAOcds&feature=related

Marry a Practicing Muslimah - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CNrqk12psw

Healthy Marriage – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAYtChtd99s

Modesty: Marriage – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8pupMrKyu4

Love Struck II: Nouman Ali Khan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoKCQOHMf20

I Love Her So Much! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-shDW07Uug&feature=related

MUSLIM YOUTH MARRIAGE PROBLEMS, Role of Masdji - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBFy8KbHZlI

The Smile of the “Wife” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No_U96lBrD4

Books

The Ring of the Dove – Ibn Hazm RA (994-1064) - http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/hazm/dove/index.html

Muslim Marriage Guide – Ruqayyah Waris Maqsood - http://www.amazon.com/Muslim-Marriage-Guide-Censored-Edition/dp/8185063257/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333774201&sr=1-2

Muslim Marriage Guide – Ekram and Mohamed Rida Beshir -

http://www.amazon.com/Blissful-Marriage-Practical-Islamic-Guide/dp/1590080394/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333774201&sr=1-1

The Muslim Family – Muhammad Jibaly - http://www.islamicbookstore.com/b6290.html

Dwell in Tranquility: http://salaamhearts.com/member/store_product.php?product=8

Before the Wedding - http://www.islamicbookstore.com/b7673.html

Gender Equity in Islam - http://www.amazon.com/Gender-Equity-Islam-Basic-Principles/dp/0892591595/ref=sr_1_16?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333774235&sr=1-16

Premarital Questions

Page 1 - http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=JA0802-3524

Page 2 - http://www.islamicity.com/articles/articles.asp?ref=JA0802-3524&p=2

Articles & Websites

A Successful Marriage: The Missing Link - http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/marriage-family/spouse/a-successful-marriage-the-missing-link-by-yasmin-mogahed/

Before Marriage [Archive] - www.SuhaibWebb.com - http://www.suhaibwebb.com/category/relationships/marriage-family/beforemarriage/

Marriage & Family [Archive] - www.SuhaibWebb.com - http://www.suhaibwebb.com/category/relationships/marriage-family/

Dwell in Tranquility - http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/marriage-family/spouse/dwell-in-tranquility/

Muslim Marriage Advice - http://www.muslimmarriageadvice.com/

Marriage in Islam – A Shaykh Yusuf Estes Site – http://www.islamswomen.com/marriage/intro_to_marriage.php

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