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Barraa
06/19/02 at 23:24:08
my teacher is a non-believer but i want to bring her to islam. i sent her VERY touching stories about peoples lives and articles but it seems to me that she won't read them and that she is ignorant. so now in this point i need your help.
what should i tell her? what could open her heart? who has a very sad or touching story that will help her. she is lost in this world. but she is in her 40's or so so she is not very easy to talk to. i still write to her but she seems to be fair. she's canadian i am ********** (not telling) i am darker than her she is white. but she always listens when i tell her "sorry mrs cairns, this project is against my religion" she keeps quiet but still brings down my grade. i don't feel shes racist or mean and cruel. like she probably have taught MANY muslims because she is in such a big city.
well help
salam
Re: your help
bhaloo
06/20/02 at 00:34:08
[slm]

Try these words of wisdom from the Prophet (SAW)
compiled by Dr. Shahid Athar

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1.  "Acquire knowledge, it enables its professor to distinguish right  from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the  desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It  guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, it is an ornament  amongst friends and an armour against enemies." (widely attributed to  the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh))

2.  "A Muslim who plants a tree or sows a field, from which man, birds  and animals can eat, is committing an act of charity." (Muslim)

3.  "There is a polish for everything that takes away rust; and the  polish for the heart is the remembrance of Allah." (Bukhari)

4.  "What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human  beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the  sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured."  (Bukhari)

5.  "The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self."  (Bukhari)

6.  "If you put your whole trust in Allah, as you ought, He most  certainly will satisfy your needs, as He satisfies those of the birds.  They come out hungry in the morning, but return full to their nests."  (Tirmidhi)

7.  "When Allah created his creatures He wrote above His throne:  'Verily, my Compassion overcomes my wrath." (Bukhari & Muslim)

8.  "Allah will not give mercy to anyone, except those who give mercy  to other creatures." (Abdullah b. Amr: Abu Daud & Tirmidhi)

9.  " 'Son, if you are able, keep your heart from morning till night  and from night till morning free from malice towards anyone.' Then the  Prophet said: 'O my son! This is one of my laws, and he, who loves my  laws verily loves me.' " (Bukhari)

10.  "Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to  people." (Baihaqi)

11.  "Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no  faith." (Muslim)

12.  "When you see a person who has been given more than you in money  and beauty, look to those, who have been given less." (Muslim)

13.  "If you do not feel ashamed of anything, then you can do whatever  you like." (Abu-Masud: Bukhari)

14.  "O Lord, grant me your love, grant me that I love those who love  you; grant me, that I might do the deeds that win your love. Make your  love dearer to me than the love of myself, my family and wealth."  (Tirmidhi)

15.  "It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is  better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to  a seeker of knowledge than to remain silent; but silence is better than  idle words." (Bukhari)

16.  "Verily, a man teaching his child manners is better than giving  one bushel of grain in alms." (Muslim)

17.  "Whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to him; therefore be kind to  man on the earth. He Who is in heaven will show mercy on you."(Abu  Daud: Tirmidhi)

18.  "It is difficult for a man laden with riches to climb the steep  path, that leads to bliss." (Muslim)

19.  "Once a man, who was passing through a road, found a branch of a  tree with torns obstructing it. The man removed the thorns from the  way. Allah thanked him and forgave his sins." (Bukhari)

20.  "Who are the learned? Those who practice what they know."  (Bukhari)

21.  "Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. No one should  boast over one another, and no one should oppress another." (Iyad b.  Hinar al-Mujashi: Muslim)

22.  "Who is the most favoured of Allah? He, from whom the greatest  good comes to His creatures." (Bukhari)

23.  "A true Muslim is thankful to Allah in prosperity, and resigned to  His will in adversity." (Muslim)

24.  "A Muslim who meets with others and shares their burdens is better  than one who lives a life of seclusion and contemplation." (Muslim)

25.  "Serve Allah, as you would if you could see Him; although you  cannot see Him, He can see you. (Umar: Muslim)

26.  "Allah does not look at your appearance or your possessions; but  He looks at your heart and your deeds." (Abu Huraira: Muslim)

27.  "The best richness is the richness of the soul." (at the field  ofTabuk, Syria, Rajab 9 A.H.: Bukhari)

28.  "Keep yourselves far from envy; because it eats up and takes away  good actions, like a fire eats up and burns wood." (Abu Daud)

29.  "Much silence and a good disposition, there are no two things  better than these." (Bukhari)

30.  "Verily, Allah is mild and is fond of mildness, and He gives to  the mild what He does not give to the harsh." (Muslim)

31.  "Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him." (Bukhari)

32.  "Once the Prophet was asked:'Tell us, which action is dearest to  Allah?' He answered:'To say your prayer at its proper time.' Again he  was asked: 'What comes next?' Mohammed said: 'To show kindness to  parents.' 'Then what?' he was asked, 'To strive for the cause of  Allah!' " (Ibn Masad: Bukhari)

33.  "When two persons are together, two of them must no whisper to  each other, without letting the third hear; because it would hurt him."  (Bukhari & Muslim)

34.  "Verily, it is one of the respects to Allah to honor an old man."  (Bukhari)

35.  "All Muslims are like a foundation, each strengthening the other;  in such a way they do support each other." (Abu Musa: Bukhari & Muslim)

36.  "Strive always to excel in virtue and truth." (Bukhari)

37.  "You will not enter paradise until you have faith; and you will  not complete your faith till you love one another." (Muslim)

38.  "He, who wishes to enter paradise at the best gate, must please  his father and mother." (Bukhari & Muslim)

39.  "I am leaving two things among you, and if you cling to them  firmly you will never go astray; one is the Book of Allah and the other  is my way of life." (Farewell Pilgrimage: Muatta)

40.  "Allah is One and likes Unity." (Muslim)

41.  "The best of alms is that, which the right hand gives and the left  hand knows not of." (Bukhari)

42. "The perfect Muslim is not a perfect Muslim, who eats till he is  full and leaves his neighbors hungry." (Ibn Abbas: Baihaqi)

43.  "He is not of us who is not affectionate to the little ones, and  does not respect the old; and he is not of us, who does not order which  is lawful, and prohibits that which is unlawful." (Ibn Abbas: Tirmidhi)

44.  "No man is a true believer unless he desires for his brother that,  what he desires for himself." (Abu Hamza Anas: Bukhari & Muslim)

45.  "To strive for the cause of Allah from daybreak to noon and sunset  is better than the goods and enjoyment of the whole worldly life."  (Bukhari)

46.  "Be not like the hypocrite who, when he talks, tells lies; when he  gives a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he proves  dishonest." (Bukhari & Muslim)

47.  "The proof of a Muslim's sincerity is, that he pays no heed to  that, which is not his business." (Abu Hureira: Tirmidhi)

48.  "Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer?  It is keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and  bad feelings destroy mankind." (Muslims & Bukhari)

49.  "Conduct yourself in this world, as if you are here to stay  forever; prepare for eternity as if you have to die tomorrow."  (Bukhari)

50.  "The worldly comforts are not for me. I am like a traveller, who  takes a rest under a tree in the shade and then goes on his way."  (Tirmidhi)
NS
Re: your help
Suha
06/20/02 at 09:31:44
[wlm]

bro arshad thats a great idea! hope barraas teacher will find them interesting
i just received a forward mail with these wise words on it, perhaps something ur looking for barraa??

Footprints
[i]One night i had a dream.
I dreamed i was walking along the beach with God,and across the sky
flashed scenes from my life. For each scene i noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand, one belonged to me and the other to God.when
the last scene of my life flashed before us i looked back at the
footprints in the sand. I noticed that at times along the path of my
life there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it
happend at the very lowest and saddest times of my life. This really
bothered me and i questioned God about it.'God, you said that once i
i decided to follow you,you would walk with me all the way,but i
noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is
only one set of footprints.I don't understand why,in times when i
needed you most, you would leave me.'God replied,'My precious,
precious child, I love you and i would never,never leave you during
your times of trials and suffering. When you see only one set of
footprints it was then that i carried you.'[/i]
                                          Margaret fishback powers
                                                     Kevin Mayhe

wasalaam,
suha  :-*
Re: your help
Kathy
06/20/02 at 10:19:23
[slm]
Suha, that is a nice short story. Thinking that Allah swt is always with you is very comforting.

As a Muslim i am uncomfortable leaving this post up because the story gives Allah swt attributes that he may not have.

To the best of my knowledge we are not sure that Allah swt said these words, so the use of quotations attributing these words to Him swt may be a wrong thing to do.

My other concern is where the author says God "carried" the person- again the author is giving attributes that we are unaware of.

Sure- I know what many are thinking... [i]Kathy, it is just a story- just a message, don't be so strict....[/i]

Because there are so many new Muslims coming to this board I do not want them to think that we find this story to be true.
Re: your help
Marcie
06/20/02 at 11:34:59
[color=Teal] [slm]

When I was kid we knew this poem, but it was Jesus and not Allah (swt). Originally the poem is for Christians.

Barraa, do you think that maybe you are coming on a bit too strong and putting your teacher on the defensive?  :-[ I think that the best dawaah that you can do is to live your life as a Muslim to the best of your ability.  People learn more when they are not being forced.   :-*

[wlm]
Marcie  :-)

Ps. Don't you have vacation soon?
Pps.  What about making dua?[/color]
Re: your help
Barraa
06/22/02 at 14:34:16
[quote author=Marcie link=board=sis;num=1024543448;start=0#4 date=06/20/02 at 11:34:59][color=Teal] [slm]

Barraa, do you think that maybe you are coming on a bit too strong and putting your teacher on the defensive

[wlm]
Marcie  :-)

Ps. Don't you have vacation soon?
Pps.  What about making dua?[/color] [/quote]

Salam sister Marcie...my teacher is ignorant anyway, i amn't forcing her. nor am i giving her one choice. like whenever she tell me to hand-in a report or essay, or such a thing, i give her something islamic.
and i talk with her about Islam.
she lows my marks and you could see it right here.
Re: your help
BroHanif
06/22/02 at 16:37:46
[slm]

[quote]my teacher is ignorant anyway,[/quote]
You sure ??? I think its not good to say  something like this, at least have some respect for your teacher. I think you gotta realise that whatever the education you are receiving from her you should show respect by being appreciative to what you have received. Its only from education that you realise where you are and where you intend to be.

Perhaps your work IS really poor thats why you get low marks.
And have you thought about yourself how you give dawah, perhaps the situation dosen't warrant giving dawah ?. She might not want to hear about Islam ? Or perhaps she's having other problems and here you are giving her dawah when she's not ready. Where I live people sometimes cross the road in order to avoid being given dawah, reason being is that the people who give dawah will start going on for 20 mins and there's no real bond being made like friendshiip or love.

Giving dawah idsn't just about talking about hell or heaven or giving Islamic literature you can ask about her health and family or any other important issues. Buy her a hallal burger or give her some atar or some flowers. Or you can give dawah by helping your teacher prepare her notes for class or be an aid when she's giving presentations.
Hey all in all you can give dawah by saying I learnt a lot from your class and I'm glad you were there and simply smile and thank her for the support and help she's given you. Remember, one's character is the greatest dawah. Try winning her heart and then see what happens.

Salaams

Hanif

Re: your help
Kathy
06/22/02 at 19:08:06
[quote]i amn't forcing her[/quote].
[quote]i give her something islamic.[/quote]
[quote]she lows my marks and you could see it right here. [/quote]

She wouldn't happen to be an English teacher.. would she? ;)
Re: your help
Barraa
06/23/02 at 01:57:01
[quote author=BroHanif link=board=sis;num=1024543448;start=0#6 date=06/22/02 at 16:37:46][slm]

You sure ??? I think its not good to say  something like this, at least have some respect for your teacher. I think you gotta realise that whatever the education you are receiving from her you should show respect by being appreciative to what you have received. Its only from education that you realise where you are and where you intend to be.
[/quote]

Walahi! i never learnt a THING from this school. it is all about how the Thor (thursday god) got mad at the SUN god, haram hatha, haram.
i don't learn from this. and in science. they say people created them selves. Mother nature "helped out" a bit?!... trash, your not wrong bro hanif just you don't know how education is here in my city.

sister kathy
[quote][/quote]She wouldn't happen to be an English teacher.. would she? [quote]

yeah she's english old woman in her 60's

 
Re: your help
BroHanif
06/23/02 at 07:05:41
[slm]

Have you mentioned to her about Harun Yahyas book's ???? Maybe you could start some sort of class discussion ???. That way you are imporving your marks in science and giving dawah as well. The web site Harun Yahya has a host of articles on Science and Faith the url that perhaps might interest you may be http://www.harunyahya.com/12truth02.php .


Hope it helps..

salaams

Hanif
NS
06/23/02 at 07:06:04
BroHanif
Re: your help
Barraa
06/23/02 at 15:00:24
thanQ alot every1!
and thanx to bro hanif...harun yahya? yeah i heard of him, please give me a few books' titles he wrote.
Re: your help
Suha
06/25/02 at 11:00:49
[slm]

heres a link with online books by Harun Yahya
http://www.harunyahya.com/m_books.php
(ps: use internet explorer instead of netscape)
take care
suha :-*


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