Views of Scholars should not replace Qur'an and Authentic Hadith.
Abu Hanifa, Malik, Shafai, Hanbal
Did not Set up Schools of Thought.
On March 19, Br. Kaukab Siddique gave the Juma' khutba at
Masjid Jamaat al-Muslimeen in
Baltimore, Maryland. The street in front of the masjid has
numerous repair spots which makes parking difficult but the
attendance was good.
Here is an outline of the Khutba.
Text:
In a khutba, 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, r.a., said :
"O Muslims, the opinion coming from the messenger of Allah,
pbuh, is always correct because Allah inspires it. However,
opinion from us is mere assumption and speculation." [Jami
al bayan al ilm wa fadlihi.]
Sha'ban is here and Ramadan is not far away.
The Qur'an should be recited, studied and pondered
in Ramadan more than in any other month. We should
study it with translation.
Extra prayers are recommended but Muslims sometimes
forget that extra prayers should not b e so many that we do
not focus on the five obligatory prayers.
Focus on the rights of prisoners above all others. In
this country prisoners are humiliated and treated as if they
are not humans but mere numbers.
The political prisoners are most important. Great
Muslims like Dr. Aafia, Imam Jamil and Ahmed Abdel Sattar
are still in prison. Write to them. I can give you the addresses.
The rights of women are central to the formulation of
a balanced ummah.
This country treats many women as if they are slave
girls who have to uncover their bodies to please men.
In the era of jahiliyya [pre-Islamic era], women were
not taught modesty.
Hadith of Muhammad, pbuh, teaches that modesty is
essential to Faith.
We respect and honor Islamic scholars among whom were Abu
Hanifa, Malik, Shafa'ii and Hanbal [may Allah bless them]
but we forget that:
They did not establish Schools of Thought.
They did not support or associate with the rulers and
governments of their time. Their students sometimes did that
but they too did not oppose each other.
So, my appeal is to focus on the Qur'an and authentic
hadith. If we learn even a little from these original
sources which have been protected by Allah Almighty Himself,
it is better than learning the views of scholars.
May Allah forgive our sins and shortcomings.
[During the khutba, Br. Kaukab sent salutations on all the
Prophets and messengers, particularly Noah, Abraham,
Moses, Jesus and Muhahammad, peace be on them all, and
honored the wives and companions of the Prophet Muhammad,
pbuh.]
Pakistan
Ji Report
Baluchistan
"Impressive Government programs are only on paper."
by Qaiser Sharif
LAHORE: March 17- Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq has said
the enemies of Pakistan could take further advantage from
the situation if the federal and provincial governments
displayed lack of seriousness to address the deprivations of
the people of Balochistan.
Sirajul Haq, who reached Mansoora on Wednesday after
completing two-day visit to the different areas of the
province, stated that the developments projects announced
during the different tenures remained limited to the papers,
presenting a gloomy state of affairs in large part of the
biggest province of the country.
He said people of the province were deceived in the name of
development funds whether it was PPP's
"Aagaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan Package" or the recent
government's Rs600b package for the development of nine
southern districts of the province. He said thousands of
youth of Balochistan were becoming desperate due to issues
of joblessness and bleak future. He said the government
should establish industry and introduce technology in the
area.
The agriculture of the province, he said, had great
potential for improvement. He said there was dire need the
masses receive benefits of the natural resources and are
provided electricity, gas and clean drinking water
facilities. He said feudal lords and civil and military
governments intentionally kept the people deprived from the
facilities.
The JI chief said the people of Balochistan like other parts
of the country were fed up from the ruling elite. He said a
large number of local leaders and youth joined the ranks of
the JI during his visit to Quetta and other areas and it
showed that the message of the JI was getting popular in all
parts of the country. He said a system based on the
brilliant principles of Islam could put the country on
track. He appealed the people not to provide shoulders to
those who were already tested and gave nothing to the
country.
War News
Syria
Turkish air strike
March 21, A rocket attack by Assad regime hit a hospital in
Al Atareb [western Aleppo province] killing 5 civilians
including a child.
March 20-21. For the first time a Turkish jet carried out
strikes on SDF [Kurdish Communists] positions around Ain
Issa [north central Syria]. After the initial strikes,
Syrian fighters supporting advanced in the battle area after
heavy clashes with SDF forces [which is supported by US].
Same day in the Mayadeen desert [eastern Deir ez Zor] ISIS
launched a raid on an Iran-backed militia killing 2 and injuring 7.
Also in the same province an IED attack by IS killed the
commander of a local militia set up by SDF and injured several.
In Deraa province the leader of dictator Assad's
intelligence unit in Nawa city was killed by gunmen who fled.
Iraq
All out bombing operation against Islamic State.
March 15 to 21. US air force and its allies carried out 133
air strikes on suspected Islamic State positions across
Iraq. No details made available.
Regime sources say that two ISIS members were killed in the
Tarmiyeh area northeast of Baghdad thwarting an attack on Baghdad.
News Within the U.S.
Vaccination Push, racism against Asians and our history.
by Sis. Aisha
[Jamaat al-Muslimeen New York.]
On March 13th, Boxing Legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed
away at age 66 years old. It caught his family by surprise.
His wife, Kay, revealed that he recently got the COVID-19
vaccination.
The NBA has told its players that it will relax COVID-19
restrictions only on vaccinated players. This statement was
made after Brooklyn Nets Player James Harden said that
getting vaccinated is a personal choice, and he would not
play a role in encouraging others to get vaccinated.
Many of the athletes I have seen getting vaccinated are
retired, such as Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and
Julius Irving. I have not seen any young, active athletes
getting the vaccination, which is not a vaccine but, a means
to reducing the potency of COVID-19 symptoms on your body,
according to Mercola.com. Just like Zicam does for the cold
or the flu. Dr. Mercola also says this gene therapy is
experimental.
Recently, states, such as Texas, have been lifting COVID-19
restrictions. The existence of the "vaccination" is the
reason why some states have been lifting these
restrictions.
There have been some side effects from the "vaccine." Some
side effects people have experienced from the COVID-19
"vaccine" are seizures, severe allergic reactions, extreme
exhaustion, and even paralysis. Death has also occurred a
few hours to three days after an injection. According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), any side
effects are signs that the "vaccination" is working and that
your body is building up protection against COVID-19.
After getting the first dose of the "vaccine," patients can
opt to be tracked by using an app. One such tracking app is
V-Safe, which can be downloaded to your smartphone.
People have also been sharing the side effects they've been
experiencing on social media. There have been accusations of
censorship of any reports of side effects with some videos
being taken down.
On the NewsNation Prime program, there was an encouraging
report of "vaccinated" family members visiting each other
for the first time, after experiencing one year of the
lockdown. There are families that maintained contact in
spite of the lockdown. Dr. Dean Winslow (Stanford Health
Care) said that only 12% of Americans have been vaccinated
but, that the number needs to increase to 80% for government
to feel confident that it can completely eliminate these
COVID-19 restrictions.
This sounds more like a threat to our personal freedom than
a health remedy. Although restrictions are said to be
loosening, they can tighten back up, again, without a
moments notice. Whether it was Prohibition, the Patriot Act,
and now the COVID-19 Lockdown, this government has
successfully used fearmongering and patriotism as a means to
get the masses to go along with its plans. But, these
schemes are always defeated by either an implosion or people
becoming aware and refusing to participate any longer.
Unfortunately, racists emerge during these oppressive times,
as well. They do not handle government oppression too well
because they are not too bright. The American government has
implemented racism as a diversionary tactic that has also
tricked the average white person into believing that it
benefits him or her. Therefore, with all the media reports
blaming China for the COVID-19 outbreak coupled with this
restrictive lockdown, it was just a matter of time before
Chinese people (and other Asians)would start becoming
victims of hate crimes.
It is this same racist mentality that was behind the Civil
War Draft Riots, which caused thousands of blacks to run for
their lives and leave Manhattan, New York. After the
Emancipation Proclamation was enacted on January 1, 1863,
the Civil War stopped being a war about taxes and the focus
shifted to the ending of African slavery. However, President
Lincoln allowed rich white men to avoid the draft by paying
a $300 fee. This move incensed poor whites but, instead of
directing anger about this law at the government, a group of
mainly poor Irish men, women and children decided to start a
race riot, in which thousands of blacks were attacked and
some killed.
People in America are being pushed to the brink because
their state governments have told them to stay home, their
employers are filing for bankruptcy, and landlords must
continue to house nonpaying tenants without receiving any
financial help in return. Also, people are losing their
businesses. People are experiencing feelings of despair and
this environment is ripe for the mentally unstable,
especially racists. Idle hands are the Devil's workshop.
These racists are sitting at home fuming over this lockdown,
and they either believe their state governments are not
responsible for this intrusion on their personal freedoms,
or they believe that it is easier to attack Asians.
This lockdown is not aimed at destroying the Coronavirus. We
are its targets, and we are the ones suffering.
Jamaat e Islami Women Rallied in all major Cities.
The government- controlled media
censored the reports and published its support for
Westernized Women.
Here is a delayed glimpse of the Islamic Report.
LAHORE: MARCH 8- Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq has
demanded complete ban on dowry and other un-Islamic and
anti-constitutional traditions in Pakistani society on
occasion of International Women's Day on Monday.
Addressing "Istehkam-e-Khandan-Growth Protection of Family
Institution" rally at Lahore's Mall Road, he also called for
ensuring protection of women at workplaces and educational
institutions.
The JI women's chapters organized rallies in all major
cities including Lahore on women's day. A large number of
women from all walks of life attended the rallies with the
commitment to counter the attempts of westernization of
Pakistani society.
The JI chief said only Islam could guarantee the protection
and rights of women. He appealed the nation not to pay
attention to the conspiracies launched by a small section of
the society in the name of women rights. He said attempts to
damage the ideological base of Pakistan had been started
soon after the independence but they were died on their own
as Pakistani society was not ready to accept them. The JI
women chapter, he said, launched the "Protection of Family
Institution" campaign on February 11 and it would continue
till March 11. He requested the Pakistani women to be part
of the campaign to create awareness among the masses about
the sacred cause.
Emir Jamaat criticized the practices of displaying dowry
articles and its demand from the groom family. He said
depriving women from inheritance, marriage of a woman with
Quran, honor killing, wani and others corrupt practices were
still intact in the society despite legislation against them.
"Islam strictly prohibits these corrupt practices. The
government must be vigilant to ban them."
He said Pakistani women and girls were harassed in
educational institutional and at workplaces. He demanded the
government build separate educational institutions for girls
and fix a special amount to girls' education in budget. He
regretted the incidents of raps and harassments were
increasing in society due to non-vigilance of police and
other law and order agencies and culprits were not given
exemplary punishments due to ineffective prosecution. He
said only a system based on brilliant principles of Quran
and Sunnah could address the problems of the country.
The rally started from Nasir Bagh and ended at Anarkali was
led by JI women's chapter leaders Dr Samia Raheel Qazi, Dr
Zubaida Jabeen and others.
Opinion
What is Black Seed?
Courtesy Marie Grace Garis
[Excerpted]
[This subject was introduced to me by
Sis. Ayesha & Br. Ali Randall in Virginia.
Black seed is mentioned by the Prophet, pbuh.]
"It's also known as Nigella and black cumin seed," says
Robinett. "Nigella is a member of the Ranunculaceae, or
buttercup family, along with goldenseal, black cohosh, and
yellowroot, which are also excellent herbs, though with
different benefits from black seed oil. Like many plants
that grow in difficult climates or conditions and develop
natural defense mechanisms, Nigella passes those along to
us. It's very much a superfood-slash-herb, if the color
weren't convincing enough."
Black seed oil, then, is a long-honored, expert-backed way
to fortify your diet. But no need to rely on its reputation
alone—below, we break down eight concrete benefits of
black seed oil, who it might be best suited for, and how to
incorporate it in your diet.
Health benefits of black seed oil
High in antioxidants
"Those antioxidants help protect your cells from damage from
free radicals," says registered dietitian Brigitte Zeitlin,
RD, owner of BZ Nutrition. In particular, black seed oil is
rich in thymoquinone, a powerful component that is good for
the lungs, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective (read:
helps prevent damage to the liver).
Helps fight inflammation
You can credit the antioxidants for black seed oil's
anti-inflammatory benefits. "They can help fight
inflammation in the body, reduce the risk of certain chronic
illnesses, like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's
disease," Zeitlin says. She also mentions it can reduce the
risk of some cancers; among them are blood cancer, colon
cancer, lung cancer.
Olive Oil Isn't the Only Heart-Healthy Pantry
Staple—Pumpkin Seed Oil Boosts Cardiovascular Health,
Too
Black Seed Oil Hair Benefits That Will Make You Want To Add
It to Your Hair-Care Routine
Stat
One small study published in the Avicenna Journal of
Phytomedicine investigated how black seed oil impacted
oxidative stress in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers split 42 subjects into two groups
one received a placebo and the other twice-daily doses of black
seed oil
and found an improvement in inflammation and
reduced oxidative stress for those who consumed the
supplement after eight weeks. While not fully conclusive
given the size of the study, the results are promising.
Good for respiratory health
This also bleeds into the next point, which is that black
seed oil is believed to be a helpful aid with lung health,
including guarding against conditions such as bronchial
asthma. "Because antioxidants help to fight inflammation and
asthma results in inflammation on the airway, black seed oil
has been shown to help reduce the inflammation in that
airway, helping to improve asthma control," says Zeitlin. Of
course, be sure to consult a doctor before you start any
treatment protocol.
Lowers cholesterol
If you struggle with high cholesterol, black seed oil might
be a worthy supplement in your pantry. "Some studies have
also linked black seed oil to lowering [the risk of] heart
disease by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure," Zeitlin
says. "These findings, again, are linked back to the
antioxidant content in the oil."
Helps maintain blood sugar levels
"While there is lots of talk about black seed oil and weight
loss, more research is needed for any real link to be
shown," Zeitlin says. "What we have seen is that the
antioxidants in black seed oil can help regulate your blood
sugar levels, and that blood sugar regulation does help to
maintain a healthy weight."
In general, remember that keeping your blood sugar regulated
is an essential part of living a healthy life. Consistently
unstable blood sugar levels can increase the risk of heart
and kidney disease; in the short term, unbalanced blood
sugar levels can impact your mood and energy. The more you
know, ya know?
Offers a healthy dose of fatty acids
Robinett notes that black seed oil is rich in fatty acids.
But these are considered the good, healthy, unsaturated
kinds of fats, things like Omega-6 and Omega-9, which can't
be naturally produced by the body. Omega-6 can help with
hair growth and skin regeneration, while Omega-9 can help
increase energy and improve mood.
It might even help with brain health
There's a sliver of research on this, but hear us out. Black
seed can potentially be beneficial when it comes to memory
and focus, according to one teensy tiny study of 20 elderly
participants published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
The study investigated the effect of Nigella sativa on
memory cognition and cognitive health in elderly volunteers.
These participants were divided into two groups, with one
group given a capsule twice daily for nine weeks and the
other given a placebo. When given a series of tests, it was
shown that the Nigella sativa had a positive impact on
memory, attention, and cognition.
And it can be good for so many skin afflictions
Black seed oil is something you'd love to see as an
ingredient in your skin-care routine. For example, it's been
found to be beneficial when it comes to treating conditions
such as psoriasis (due to its antipsoriatic effect) and
acne, according to one giant meta-analysis published in the
Journey of Tropical Medicine.
Possible side effects and risks of using black seed oil
For the most part, black seed oil is considered a safe and
healthy supplement, but it might not be the best for people
with certain conditions. "Black seed oil has been shown to
have serious negative effects on kidney health, so if you
have any kidney issues or a family history of kidney issues,
you should avoid black seed oil," Zeitlin says.
Guidance by Sis. Yasmin.
Alleviate Human Suffering'
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu'.
Abu Huraira (Radi 'Allahu Anhu) reported ---
Allah's Messenger (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) as
saying...
'he who alleviates the suffering of a brother
out of the sufferings of the world,
Allah would alleviate his suffering
from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection.
and he who finds relief for one who is hard pressed...
Allah would make things easy for him in the Hereafter
{!}
and he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim,
Allah would conceal his faults
in the World and in the Hereafter {!}
ALLAH is at the back of a servant
so long as the servant is at the back of his brother {!}
and he who treads the path in search of Knowledge,
Allah would make that part easy leading to Paradise for him.
Those people who assemble in the house among
the houses of ALLAH ('Masjids') and recite the Book of Allah,
and they learn and teach the 'Qur'an'
there would descend upon them the
Tranquility and Mercy would cover them,
and the Angels would surround them.
and Allah makes a mention of them
in the presence of those near Him {!}
and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds,
his (high) descent does not make him go ahead.'
~My 'Salaams' to all~
~Yasmin~
"Never Despair Of The Mercy Of Allah"
Say, 'Indeed, my Prayer, my Rites of Sacrifice,
my Living and my Dying are for ALLAH, Lord of the Worlds'.
{'Qur'an'~Surat Al-'An'am -# 6-162.}
Hadith of the Week
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar
Allah's Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five
(principles):
To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but
Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Apostle.
To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.
Be passionate in whatever you do.
There is this fire within each one of us when it comes to
working for the sake of Allah (swt) and some of us have yet
to discover it.
Discover that passion within you, and don't let anything
extinguish it!
Be like the sun - always provide light and warmth to those
around you.
O Allah, guide me to do work that pleases You and help me to
guide others to You.
Ameen..
Thank you Br. Rich for taking care of the web site.
It also has the entire Qur'an and Sahih of Bukhari.
Also it has the boycott list
and links to some of the political prisoners and major
news sites.
quran.htm
bukhari.htm
boycott.htm
links.htm
[Please scroll down to see our outreach through
Facebook.]
20% of the Available Water in Palestine is purchased from
the Israeli Water Company "Mekorot"
With scarce water and Israeli restrictions on access to
resources, Palestinian cities are forced to purchase water
from the Israeli water company "Mekorot". In 2019, they
purchased 84.2 MCM, which represented 20% of the water
available in Palestine (417.9 MCM). Additionally, 40.6 MCM
of the water were produced from the Palestinian springs
while 289 MCM are pumped from groundwater wells and 4.1 MCM
desalinated drinking water.
By subtracting 45.5% of the water available to Palestinians
that is unsuitable for human use, by linking it to the
quantities of polluted water in the Gaza Strip, the
quantities of water suitable for domestic use available to
the Palestinians are only 219.8 MCM, including purchased and
desalinated water.
{Monitor]
Surging Violence against Women
[CBC]
For months, groups that help women get out of abusive
relationships warned the Quebec government that the pandemic
and its restrictions would lead to an escalation of
violence.
Less than 90 days into the year, six femicides have been
committed in the province, according to Radio-Canada.
The most recent death came early Friday morning, when a
52-year-old man killed his partner inside a taxi cab, before
taking his own life.
The attacks against women have left one advocate almost at a
loss for words.
"It's absolutely insane," said Maud Pontel, a co-ordinator
with Alliance MH2, a network of second-stage shelters in the
province.
Second-stage shelters are non-emergency transition houses
for people who have left domestic violence environments.
"Right now, it's madness when it comes to violence against
women."
On Saturday morning, Montreal police were called to a home
in LaSalle. A 29-year-old woman was taken to hospital in
critical condition, and her 32-year-old boyfriend was taken
into custody.
Earlier this month, Pontel's group released a list of eight
recommendations for the Quebec government, ahead of the
provincial budget that's set to be tabled next Thursday.
Its top suggestion is no surprise — more shelter space
for women who need to escape domestic violence.
Maud Pontel is a coordinator for Alliance MH2, a group in
Quebec representing second-stage shelters for women.
Maud Pontel is a coordinator for Alliance MH2, a group in
Quebec representing second-stage shelters for women. (Franca
G. Mignacca/CBC)
SOS Violence Conjugale, the provincial toll-free crisis
line, says it's received more than 34,000 online and phone
requests for help since January — an unprecedented
number.
Claudine Thibaudeau, a clinical co-ordinator with SOS
Violence Conjugale, says too many people who reach out to
SOS Violence Conjugale aren't able to get the help they
need.
"Around 30 per cent of the time, when people call us to ask
for shelter, we have to tell them that unfortunately we
can't find a place for them within a reasonable distance, or
that's catered to their needs, so we need to always be able
to say yes," she said.
"Asking someone to call us back tonight or call us back
tomorrow is counterproductive for their safety. Tomorrow,
they may not have that opportunity to call."
Let Children Unite with their Parents
Amnesty International has called on China to allow exiled
Uighur parents to reunite with their children in Xinjiang
without the fear of being sent to "oppressive" internment
camps.
The human rights group on Friday released a new report
describing the plight of six families living outside China
who have been cut off from their children since 2017, when
Beijing intensified its crackdown on the Uighurs, detaining
more than a million members of the Muslim minority at what
it called "vocational skills training centreThe couple's
three youngest children were then sent to a state-run
orphanage, while the eldest was placed in a boarding school.
The couple were unable to contact them from Italy, but in
November 2019, they received a permit from the Italian
government to bring their children to join them.
The four children - aged between 12 and 16 - travelled alone
across China to the Italian consulate in Shanghai, but they
were seized by police and sent back to the orphanage and
boarding school.
"Now my children are in the hands of the Chinese government
and I am not sure I will be able to meet them again in my
lifetime," Kader said. "The thing that hurts most is that,
to my children, it's as if their parents don't exist
anymore; as if we passed away and they are orphaned."
In another case, Omer and Maryem Faruh, who left two of
their four daughters in the care of Meryem's parents in
2016, told Amnesty they have not heard from their separated
children in more than four years.
"My wife and I cry only at night, trying to hide our sorrow
from our other kids here with us," Omer said.
Watch this new video for more information
The Faruhs, who obtained Turkish citizenship in June last
year, have been trying to enlist the help of the Turkish
authorities to bring their two girls out of China.
And although the Turkish embassy in Beijing informed Omer it
had initiated the relevant procedures in August 2020 and
sent a diplomatic note to the Chinese government in October
2020, to date the Faruhs have not been able to bring the
girls to Turkey.
'Heartless policies'
"The heartbreaking testimonies of the parents we spoke to
only scratches the surface of the scale of suffering endured
by Uyghur families separated from their children," said
Amnesty's Akad.
"The Chinese government must end its heartless policies in
Xinjiang and ensure that families can be reunited as quickly
as possible without fear of being sent to an oppressive camp."
The report came as global pressure mounts on China for its
treatment of the Uighurs.
The United States government and the Canadian and Dutch
parliaments have labelled Beijing's actions against the
Uighurs "genocide", and Washington has imposed sanctions on
several Chinese officials over Xinjiang.
But China has rejected the genocide charge and warned
Western countries not to interfere in its internal affairs.
Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, told the United
Nations Human Rights Council in February that "there has
never been so-called genocide, forced labour or religious
oppression in Xinjiang"..
The March 14 issue of New Trend reached 78,052 Muslims by facebook.
There were 10,752 women among these..
The articles in this issue included:
Conservative religion is not real religion.
PTI government in Pakistan is a complete failure -- JI
Newsweek's attack on Indian Muslims.
Fighting raging in Syria and Iraq.
New York's corruption.
Major article on Hajira, alaihis salam and Aisha, r.a.
Guidance by sis. Yasmin
Du'a
Hadith
China's top leaders ordered genocide.
Gaza new leader.
Africa
Mozambique
BBC reported on March 19 that the USA and Portugal are
sending military advisers to Mozambique to help the
govenment fight Islamic State fighters who with local
support have taken over parts of northeast of the island and
are steadily inceasing their control.
BBC is very much against IS but admits that the poverty
stricken masses are supporting IS in growing numbers.
Government troops with support from South Africa and
Tanzania have been beaten back by the Islamic State which is
known as al-Shabab in this country.
