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| Kathy |
| 05/26/03 at 11:38:09 |
| [slm] I am making a list for our Dawah Center of cd's/cassettes. I will be teaching a class age 14 and under about music using the car crash/radio story and want to give them an alternative. Yes, I do know the different fatwas about music... so let's not take this topic there. It will be up to the parent to make that decision for their kid. If the cd is a language different than English, please note it. Also indicate what kind of music it is. Pop, rap, acid rock... [i]tee hee...[/i] |
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| Ameeraana |
| 05/26/03 at 22:10:38 |
| car crash/radio story??? whats that? |
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| Kathy |
| 05/26/03 at 23:56:10 |
| [code]Regret A police officer in a Muslim country wrote the following letter to a Shaykh describing the events that led to his return to Allah. He recalls: Seeing accidents and crash victims was a normal part of my day, but one incident was different. My partner and I had parked on the shoulder of the highway and began to chat. In a random second, the scene shattered to the hideous sound of metal bodies becoming one. We threw our heads back to see what had happened: a head-on collision, the result of a vehicle slipping into the lane of the oncoming traffic. You couldn’t describe the carnage. Two young men sprawled in the first car, both in critical condition. We carried them gently away from the car and rested them on the ground. Quickly we returned to assist the owner of the second car. He was dead. Back we went to the two young men lying side by side on the pavement. My partner began dictating the Shahadah to them. “Say: La iIaha illAllah (there is no god but Allah), La iIaha illAllah……” ... their tongues wouldn’’t acknowledge. They started humming the hypnotic lyrics of some song. I was terrified. My partner had experience however and he kept repeating his instruction. I stood watching, no movement, eyes locked. Never in my life had I seen anything similar to what was going on before me. In fact, I’ve never actually seen someone die, and never in such a satanic way. My partner continued to instruct them to say the Shahadah but there was no use. The hum of their song came to a slow silence, slowly. The first one stopped and then the other. Not a stir. Dead. We carried them to our patrol car, my partner made no effort to speak. Not a whisper between us two as we carried the corpses to the nearest hospital... Dear brothers and sisters, Ubayy ibn Khalaf confronted Rasul Allah - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - one day with a rotted bone in his hand. He crushed it in front of his hands, let the wind blow it away and said, “Muhammad do you claim that Allah will bring these ashes to life?" [Has not man considered how We created him from a drop of semen? Yet he is an open adversary! He makes something up to be compared with Us and forgets how he was created. He says, "Who will revive [our] bones after they have rotted away?] Allah replied Ubayy and everyone else who dares make the mistake: [Say 'The one Who raised them up in the first place will revive them. He is aware of all creation.'] - Surah YaaSeen 36: 77-79 (From Tafseer Ibn Katheer) Reflecting over the topic of this khutbah, I came across a website where readers submit stories of their biggest regret. For some, it was a lost love, for others it was a job they passed up, and for still others it was a flip of fate that ended in a horrific way. But in all, the regrets were worldly candies that had been lost - short-lived pleasures of life. This is the world in which Allah decreed that summers always come to an end. Those stories were of living beings recalling their regrets. However, what I would like to see is a website where the dead would recall their regrets! They would not regret the lost love, or the silly job or the twist of fate, they would regret every second that they did not spend worshiping Allah. We are all here today because we claim that Laa ilaaha illa Allah Muhammadur Rasul Allah is what we believe. Nevertheless, the problem is that for many it is a belief that dropped its bags and sat down on the tongue and did not move on to penetrate the heart. There are many men and women of our Deen for whom this was not the case. Muhammad ibn Abi Imran narrates: I heard someone ask our shaykh Hatim al-Asum how he reached the level he was at in reliance upon Allah. He replied, "I became convinced in four things (i.e. that these four things penetrated my heart). One, I am convinced that no one else will eat the provision Allah has decreed for me, so I am content. And two, I am convinced that no one else is going to do good works except me, so I am busy doing it myself. Three, I am certain death shall come unexpectedly, so I am busying myself in expectation of it. And four, I am certain I shall never escape the Sight of Allah, so I am shy to disobey him while He is watching." Even though we all claim to believe what Hatim al-Asum is convinced of how many of us have it carried it past their tongue and allowed it a space in their heart. We all know what the media does to distort facts on the nightly news. They take a long speech, cut and paste, and take words out of context. Well, the media is not the only one that takes things out of context. Consider the following verse: [Say: "My servants who have acted extravagantly against themselves still do not despair of Allah's mercy. Allah forgives all offences; He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.] So many of us have heard this verse out of context. It may seem like a human can do all the bad that they want and when they die they will go to heaven. But read on... [And turn in repentance towards your Lord and commit yourselves peacefully to Him before torment comes to you; then you will not be supported.] [Follow the finest part of whatever has been sent down to you from your Lord before torment comes upon you suddenly while you do not notice it.] [Lest some soul should say: "Alas my grief that I was undutiful to Allah and I was indeed among those who scoffed (at the truth)] - surah az-Zumar 39/53-56 This last verse is proof that the Qur'an cannot be translated. How do you explain the grief of 'Yaa Hassrataa!'? Imam At-Taahir ibn Aashoor tries explaining: Hasrah is extreme violent intoxicated regret. It is like a servant boy whose master charged him with the care of a flock. Thinking that the master was not watching, he slept and played, leaving the flock unattended. The flock went further and further away until a pack of wolves came and devoured every one. The regret is the regret that boy had to his master. On this line, Yahya ibn Mu'aadh - rahimahullah - said, "The most naïïve thing in my eyes is to linger in sin - with no regrets - hoping for a far off pardon. And to hope to come closer to Allah without doing anything. And to wait for the harvest of Jannah with the seeds of Hell - waiting for reward without any deeds." You long for redemption but have not taken its road / Brother, boats don't sail in the desert! Part II The police officer that we mentioned earlier fell back into routine, as he narrates, and started to drift from Allah. But another event happened to him that sealed the return. He continues: ... What an odd world. After some time, about six months, a strange accident took place. A young man was moving along the highway normally, but within one of the tunnels leading to the city, he was maimed by a flat tire. To the side of the tunnel he parked and stepped to the back to remove the spare tire. The whistle of a speeding car from behind. In a second, it collided with the crippled car, the young man in-between. He fell to the ground with critical injuries. I rushed to the scene, myself and another partner other than the first. Together we carried the young man’s body into our patrol car and phoned the hospital to prepare for his arrival. He was a young adult in his blossom years. Religious, you could tell from his appearance. He was mumbling when we carried him, but in our rush, we had not paid attention to what he was saying. However, when we placed him on his back in the patrol car we could make it out. Through the pain his heart was reciting Qur’an! He was so immersed in the recitation ... Subhan Allah, you would have never said that this person was in intense pain. Blood had soaked his clothes crimson red, his bones had clearly snapped in several places. To tell the truth, he looked like he was staring into the eyes of death. He continued to read in his unique, tender voice. Reciting each verse in proper rhythm. In my entire life, I had never heard any recitation like it. I said to myself, I’m ... I'm going to instruct him to say the Shahadah just like I saw my friend doing; especially since I had previous experience. My partner and I listened intently to that soft voice. I felt a shiver shock my back and up my arm, the hair stood. Suddenly, the hymn ceased. I watched silently as his hand rose softly. He had his index finger pointed upward to the heavens, saying the Shahadah (La ilaha illa Allah/There is no god but Allah). Then ... his head slumpt. Nothing. I jumped to the back seat, felt his hand, his heart, his breathing. He was dead! I couldn’t stop staring at him. A tear fell but I hid it in shame. I turned back to my partner and told him that the boy’s life had ceased - he burst out loud crying. Seeing a man cry like that, I could not control myself and my partner faded away behind the fall of my own tears. The patrol car fogged from the emotions. We arrived at the hospital. As we rushed through the corridors, we told all the doctors, nurses, and onlookers what had happened. So many people were affected by what we said, some stood there speechless and tearful. No one wanted to lose sight of the boy until they had been assured of the time and place he would be buried. One of the hospital staff phoned the boys home. His brother picked it up and was told of the accident. His brother told us about him: He used to go out every Monday to visit his only grandmother outside of town. Whenever he visited her, he made sure to spend time with the poor children idling the streets and the orphans. The town knew him - he was the one that would bring them the Islamic books and tapes. His dusty Mazda would be filled with rice and sugar and even candies –– couldn’t forget the candies –– for those families who were in need. He would not stand for anyone to discourage him from the long journey to that town. He would always politely reply that the long drive gave him time to review his Quran and listen to Islamic lectures on his cassette deck. And ... and that with every step to the town he hoped for the reward he would find with Allah... It is true, brothers and sisters, that Allah is Merciful and forgives and forgives. [Yet I amquite Forgiving ... ] But to whom? [ ... towards anyone who turns (in repentance) and believes and acts honorable; then he will be guided.] - Surah Taha 20/82 [O our people! Respond to Allah's Caller (Muhammad - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and believe in him, Allah will forgive you of your sins and will save your from a painful torment.] - Surah al-Ahqaf 46/31 Just like we reply someone's call when they phone us - this is Allah and His Messenger calling us! Let us answer. There is a verse in the Qur'an that when Shaytaan read it he cried and felt regret. Read this verse, it is the door to our happiness in this life and the next: [And those who, if they commit an immorality or wrong themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - and who do not persist in what they have done while they know.] Allah then continues: [For those - their reward is forgiveness from their Lord and gardens beneath which rivers flow (in Jannah), wherein they shall abide eternally. Excellent is the reward of the (righteous) workers.] - Surah Ali-Imraan 3/135,136 Allah sent the Prophets and the books; He sent the warners and glad tiders; and He sent the reminders. And atop all that, Allah comes down to Samaa' ad-Dunya - in a way befitting of His Majesty - in the third portion of the night - every night - calling to every one of His servants: "Is there anyone who shall make Dua' so that I shall accept His Du'a? Is there anyone who shall ask for pardon so that I may pardon him?" Dear brothers and sisters, let us make a pledge tonight to set our alarm clocks at 2 am in the morning. We all know that if there was some special sports event on tv or someone had to catch a plane at that time they would be capable of waking up. Let's set the alarm to pray only 2 raka'at to Allah. And in Sajdah, recall just one sin - just one - between us and Allah and ask Allah ta'ala to forgive us for that sin, pledging that we shall never return to it. Rasul Allah - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - taught us that Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His servant than a man who loses his camel in the desert and in that waste land loses hope of life; In that state he sits down awaiting death to come; then he opens his eyes and finds his camel standing beside him with all the provisions to take him home. In his extreme happiness he cries out: "O Allah, you are my servant and I am your Lord!!" He said it wrong from the bliss of happiness. Rasul Allah - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - said that verily Allah is more happy with our towbah then this man! [/code] |
| 05/26/03 at 23:56:43 |
| Kathy |
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| Yasmeena |
| 05/27/03 at 01:11:46 |
| [slm] Kathy, That really touched me! I had to stop reading several times so that the tears wouldn't fall. I knew that if I had let them start, it would have taken a long time before thay would stop. The faith of the young man who was reciting Qur'aan while dying and the way he gave so selflessly to other is something I pray for in my own life. His was an outstanding example of total commitment to Allah ta'ala. Yasmeena [wlm] |
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| Maliha |
| 05/27/03 at 09:47:20 |
| [slm] Subhana Allah that story is beautiful...I remember when I was really young my mom told me something similar, and the part where she was mimicking the guy singing to his death (with a popular arabic tune we liked)..made me shiver! It was really frightening to think you can die that way! What's more frightening is how the Rasul [saw] said we would be ressurrected in the same manner we die...Like the man that died on his way to Hajj Saying the Talbiyya *sniff* Subhana Allah. May we all be met with a good end. Amin. Okay back to the topic...mama mod is very hip :-* so I'll try to list my favorite titles: a) All time favorite: Dawud Wharnsby Ali "Sunshine, Dust, and the Messenger"....sigh... "why are the drums so silent?" nuff said! b)Dawud W.A. and others: "Light upon Light"..."When the leaves begin to fall" makes me cry all the time! c) Anything from MYNA..Native Deen..."Are my intentions all right?" d)I heard there is a new group in seattle washington called "Sons of Hagar". They are supposed to be really good..and hip...mixture of rap, folk..i haven't heard them. Actually you can listen to some of their clips on line. http://www.sonsofhagar.com 8br>They have a song on Rachel Corrie! kinda cool :) okay I am off to listen to them:) e) Yusuf Islam for the young uns:) Sis, Maliha [slm] |
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| SisterHania |
| 05/27/03 at 11:04:55 |
| [quote author=Mystic link=board=kabob;num=1053959889;start=0#4 date=05/27/03 at 09:47:20] [slm] a) All time favorite: Dawud Wharnsby Ali "Sunshine, Dust, and the Messenger"....sigh... "why are the drums so silent?" nuff said! [/quote] I think I heard Br. Dawud once, is he a Canadian Brother? He nasheed's follow a folk genre and they are really nice mashallah. [quote] e) Yusuf Islam for the young uns:) [/quote] Oh definately, my 2 year old niece was singing 'tenku Allah' = 'thank you Allah' :) I also like Raihan who are a Malay group. Their music is really nice for little kids too. I think they sing 'thank you Allah' with Yusuf Islam. They also sing a nice song called 'Sykur' in Malay. Does anyone know what Syukur means? What about the nasheed 1924? I cannot remember who sings it but its done in a rap format. Han |
| 05/27/03 at 11:13:44 |
| SisterHania |
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| salaampeaceshalom |
| 05/27/03 at 13:12:12 |
| [slm] Sykur means thanks, that's one of my fave raihan songs, as well as intentions by native deen, and their Allaah one. The 'Bismillah' casette/cd by Yusuf Islam and others is really really good mash'Allaah, as well as 'Our World' and 'Faith' by Zain Bhika. The cassette/cd 'Koleksi Nasyid Terbaik' by Raihan is also really good-nearly all of it is in malay. The above story was v moving. |
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| AyeshaZ |
| 05/27/03 at 15:09:54 |
Zain Bhika :-X :-X :-X :-X |
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| Kathy |
| 05/29/03 at 19:32:41 |
| Here is my list...what do you think? It is for the dawah center/ and Muslim kids...teens Sons of Hagar had some foul language so I did not include them. [code] In Praise of the Last Prophet - A compilation of new and old songs about the Prophet. Featured artists include, Yusuf Islam, Dawud Wharnsby Ali, Zain Bhikha, Raihan and others. American Nasheed- Mustaqim Sahir (All Voice)- Excellent! Another great nasheed album by American Muslim. Dawud Wharnsby Ali. Canadian Muslim singer Dawud Wharnsby Ali appeals to listeners both young and old, with catchy rhythms that are entertaining and soothing lyrics that inspire. The Prophet's Hands- This is by far his most ambitious effort in the realm of Islamic spiritual songs, bringing together the talents of Yusuf Islam, Zain Bhikha, and others! Light upon Light- A collection of songs from Muslims artists across North America including Dawud Wharnsby Ali, Irfan Makki, Frederick Qasim Khan and others. Sure to inspire teenagers, inner-city youth and young adults. A Whisper of Peace- Inspiring Islamic songs for young and old. Colors of Islam-A fantastic album of children's songs. Road to Madinah-A potpourri of songs which illustrate the character of a Mumin. Sunshine, Dust and the Messenger-The fifth audio release by Dawud Wharnsby-Ali brings a new and mature style to his recordings. Aimed at an adult/youth audience, this is a 15-track production of narrative and song. Zain Bhikha Faith-South African Talent Zain Bhikha's latest album, featuring Dawud Wharnsby Ali Towards the Light- Towards the Light reveals Zain’s naturally beautiful voice and song-writing ability. Compiled from previously released albums, Towards the Light contains songs selected by Zain, some of which have been re-mixed with new harmonies. Children Of Heaven- Zain Bhika, the main performer on Yusuf Islam's A is for Allah album, has now come out with this compilation album of all his best songs. His music inspires the soul and moves the spirit. (No instruments) MYNA ( Muslim Youth of North America) Raps 5 For the Cause of Allah- Native Deen. Islamic songs and chants for young Muslim adults looking for a contemporary spiritual sound. The Inner Struggle- Another inspirational hit tape for young adults! The Next Level - Contemporary Islamic expression from the young Muslim artists who know about the struggles of growing up. The Straight Track - A very popular songs tape for young adults with inspirational songs, rap & chants with a strong Islamic message. Uses percussion instruments only. Yusuf Islam -(formerly Cat Stevens) 1. The Life of the Last Prophet- [Ages 6 & Up] This spoken-word audio biography of Prophet Muhammad's life (pbuh) is a remarkable product which draws the listener into the story through Yusuf Islam's wonderful voice and the latest sound-effect technology. Contains three Islamic songs, including 'Tala'al badru alayna'. 2. Prayers of the Last Prophet - This extraordinary collection of prayers (duaa) presents the private appeal of the believer to Allah, structured around the phases of the day. The audio recording is narrated by Yusuf Islam, including English translation and featuring Qur'anic recitations by Shaikh al-Hussary. Three new songs performed are also included, including "If You Ask Me," performed by Yusuf Islam. 3. I have no Cannons that Roar-A tribute to the Muslims of Bosnia. This album follows on Yusuf Islam¹¹s widely reported appearance in Sarajevo in November last year where he headlined an ambitious concert of Bosnian and English spiritual music which itself may be released in the near future. I Have No Cannons That Roar mixes tracks by artists famous in Bosnia during the war with some new songs (in English) by Yusuf about the war. 4. A is for Allah. is for Allah: Collection of eight beautiful Islamic songs--mostly written by Yusuf Islam and one of them performed by him-reflect the basics of Islam. Ages 3 & Up] With 8 songs, this exciting double album takes its name from the title track written by Yusuf Islam after the birth of his first child. It reflects his emphasis on early education and the new spiritual horizons that he reached. Based on the 28 letter Arabic alphabet, A is for Allah bursts with rich sound effects. 5. Bismillah- Yusuf Islam & friends. Bismillah features Yusuf Islam together with invited guest Raihan, Zain Bhikha, Dawud Wharnsby-Ali, and others. A Collection of Songs for the Soul. With a line up of the world's premiere English nasheed artists, this compilation contains eighteen songs praising God. NoorArt Qur'an For Little Muslims- Al-Noor for Islamic Arts We Love Muhammad - Life In Mecca 1 Noor Saadeh We are Muslims Vol.1&2 Another outstanding album for Muslim children, We Are Muslims 2 uses short, sing-along songs to teach Islamic concepts in a way that children understand. Pillars, Salah, Thikr, Ramadan, Eid Mubarak, Birthday, Bismillah, Shaitain, Dua, Zakat, Only One are featured on this new album from the makers of We Are Muslims. Ages 1 and up, with instruments. SoundVision Allah Helps You Grow: Adam's World Songs- A collection of your favorite songs from the Adam's World video series! This recording contains back to back hits that will inspire, motivate and move you closer to Islam. [/code] |
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| Kathy |
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| a_Silver_Rose |
| 05/29/03 at 23:25:29 |
| [slm] I would love to hear these. Where could I get them? jazak Allahu kair your sis |
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| Kathy |
| 05/30/03 at 08:54:11 |
| [slm] Islamic Bookstore www.islamicbookstore.com Sound Vision www.sounvision.com The On Line Islamic Bookstore www.onlineislamicstore.com Astralobe www.islamicmedia.com to name a few..... |
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| Barr |
| 06/01/03 at 09:28:56 |
| [slm] warahmatullah, There's a whole list of nasheeds here >> http://www.nasyidonline.com/ The website is in Malay, though. Click to "Koleksi", and U have a load of nasheed collection, most in Malay. If U need translations, or any recommendations, I dont' mind listing my favourites :) Wassalam :-) |
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| bhaloo |
| 06/01/03 at 10:03:20 |
| [slm] [quote author=Kathy link=board=kabob;num=1053959889;start=0#8 date=05/29/03 at 19:32:41]Here is my list...what do you think? It is for the dawah center/ and Muslim kids...teens Sons of Hagar had some foul language so I did not include them. [/quote] How shocking. :o That defeats the purpose of the nasheed. |
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