Conquest's Off the Hook Gems

[Sairish]

Assalamu 'Alaykum

This really is one of the coolest classes ever... so let's get the gems started insha'Allah

~ Abdullah Ibn Zubayr (ra) was known for 3 things:

1) Worship (his ibadah)
2) Education (he was one of the most knowledgeble companions)
3) Military Conditioning (his body was in great shape)


or as someone from another qabeelah interepreted it as: "body (military conditioning), mind (education) and soul (worship)"

[Sairish]

How come Az-Zubayr (ra), the father of Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr, become so courageous?

When he was younger, his mom, Safiya, used to take him out at night and leave him in the open desert... when he would cry, she would beat him. If he cried again, she would beat him again and say "don't cry"

Other mothers would tell Az-Zubayr (ra)'s mother that this is not how a loving mother hits her child. She would reply: "I'm hitting him so that he becomes courgeous, has no fear, destroys the armies and brings back the bootie"


And when you hear about the battle of Yarmuk, you see that he really did get the characteristics that his mother had wanted him to get.

[fLoW]

When Prophet s.a.w. got his first revelation, Khadija r.a. said, "By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your Kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones." Then once when the Mushrikeen wanted to expel Abu Bakr r.a. from Makka Prophet s.a.w. said the same thing about him.

Abu Bakr Siddeeq r.a. had the same characteristics as the Prophet s.a.w.

[Ibn Khaleefah]

Then once when the Mushrikeen wanted to expel Abu Bakr r.a. from Makka Prophet s.a.w. said the same thing about him.

Abu Bakr Siddeeq r.a. had the same characteristics as the Prophet s.a.w.
I thought it was just some of the other mushrikeen of Makkah who came to his defense........."will you expel a person who takes care of the needy, reconciles between people, etc."

Am I wrong here??

[Sairish]

no you're right, it was the mushrikeen

[Sa'd Al-Kanadi]

"It's just a Pole!"

[starmuslimah]

If you want to be influencial, keep your pep talks short! :D

[Amirah]

Islam did not just conquer the areas... Islam entered the hearts

[yasser_z]

Get all negative thoughts, ideas and feelings about something out on paper..

Then when you've learnt the lesson, tear up that paper and throw it in the trash.

[ashiq]

Never send an email with your face flushed, your fingers shaking, or your heart thumping.

[UmA]

How come Az-Zubayr (ra), the father of Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr, become so courageous?
When he was younger, his mom, Safiya, used to take him out at night and leave him in the open desert... when he would cry, she would beat him. If he cried again, she would beat him again and say "don't cry"

Other mothers would tell Az-Zubayr (ra)'s mother that this is not how a loving mother hits her child. She would reply: "I'm hitting him so that he becomes courgeous, has no fear, destroys the armies and brings back the booty"

And when you hear about the battle of Yarmuk, you see that he really did get the characteristics that his mother had wanted him to get.
What parenting lessons can we derive from this?

[ImranQureshi]

Places of strong knowledge were protected from fitna.

If possibility of reward increases then the risk of punishment may also increase.

Leaders aren't wishy-washy.

"If the prophet tied a knot, I will not unravel it." - Abu Bakr

The Leaky Masjid Theory: Only the sincerest will take responsibility of leadership during the hardest times.

"I once saw my father cut a man in half." - Abdullah b. Zubair

WAHHHIDOOOOO!!

[starmuslimah]

It's so simple: Isn't it time you became a muslim?

Ears are the gateway to the heart

Kufaar are motivated by music, muslims are motivated by Quran.

The sahaba (ra) didn't run the fastest; they ran the farthest.

Trying is for losers, doing is for wnners :D

Dawa tip: Encourage!

when people instruct others about leadership, think; are they really leaders themselves?

Action, not talk, is the blue print for everything.

Shura: A big must!!!!!!

[yasser_z]

the most expensive advice is free advice

the sh. got this one from yoda: there is no try, only do.

[ashiq]

There are few men, but many boys--even at age 20, 30, and 40.

[bint Ibrahim]

Truthfulness in speech - a lesson that can revolutionize nations , as did the Rasul ( saw ) with his truthful tongue

[heavens_scent]

Salaams

i think these Amazing Gems should be publicized...
they r too precious to be kept in this folder! many people can benefit from it

are they gonna be added to our newsletter?

[bint Ibrahim]

There are few men, but many boys--even at age 20, 30, and 40.
If we had only Boys in similitude to Abdullah bin Zubayr giving bai'ah to the Rasul (saw) at the age of 5 ...... perhaps we could tolerate the lack of Men

[ashiq]

i think these Amazing Gems should be publicized [...]
are they gonna be added to our newsletter? Allahu 'alim, people don't seem to be up to the challenge of the newsletter (at least, for CoS). InshaAllah we'll get some motivated people from HoK.

And who knows? Maybe the first person to write will kick off all the others. See the related Newsletter thread inshaAllah: http://forums.almaghrib.org/showthread.php?t=13374

[Muslimah21]

*When kids do something wrong, ask them "Why did you do that?" not "WHY DID YOU DO THAT!!" sometimes they have legit reasons.

*If you ever see someone who's really amazing, look at their parents. Build the characteristics in yourself that you want to see your kids have. If you want them to memorize the Quraan, you have to do it too.

*How did Bilal (RA) stand the torture? "I tasted torture and I tasted the sweetness of Eeman and at the time of torture, the sweetness of Eeman took over and I could no longer feel the pain."

*Come closer to the one who's giving you the exam

* Too much on the page means the person doesn't know what theyre talking about you must be ON TARGET* this is sooo true! often times when writing tests in school, if you don't know the anwser to the question, most people just go on and on and hope that the teacher will give them a mark when really they have no clue as to what they are saying.

*Leadership GEM: If you don't know how to get to the destination, you should be in the passenger seat

* Umar (RA) LOVED people to critisize him, and we should appreciate this too.

*Do NOT delay honesty. The longer you wait, the higher the fall is going to be.

*"There is no harm in my feet getting dirty for the sake of Allah (swt) - Abu Bakr (RA).

*Someone who doesn't have something, cannot give it to anyone else. - this is deep.

*Half the battle is the language that you use* I WILL get this lab done which is due tomorrow, tonight :)

* When we become stressed (over silly issues too), we're not thanking Allah (swt) enough

*"Allah is testing you with me, and me with you" -Umar (RA)

*"Close your eyes on dunya and busy your heart with other things" - Umar (RA).

And once again: *Desire of love can only be fullfilled with the love of Allah*

*Don't let the dunya destroy you as it did with other people

* "Victory comes to those who are just a little more patient than the other army"

[Warda]

Bismillah

FOCUS!
Omar (radi Allahu Anhu) wanted to join the other companions in the battle but he and the others knew that he was needed more in Madinah.
Focus and be the best at the task at hand instead of trying to do everything and getting nothing done.

[Warda]

WAHHHIDOOOOO!!

La illaha ilallah!

"Leave him alone... or else he will see how much we value materialistic things"
- Persian General

"You people glorify food, clothing and drink and to us it is insignificance"
- Rib'ee ibn Amir'

[starmuslimah]

money is just a piece of paper, it's our reaction and attraction to it that makes it important.

Every little cell in my body is healthy! Every little cell in my body is well! :D

[XLR8 my Eman]

Assalamu alaikum,



Here are a few extra gems that were derived from HOK but generalized:



1) The “Jennah express” is waiting for it’s passengers to come aboard. So don’t forget your bus fair (the currency being in deeds)



2) Death will hit us at any moment, are you ready for the collision?



3) Patience is the difference between winners and losers…which category do you fit in?



4) Wasted time is like missing a question on your exam, only this exam is the exam of your life



5) A second can’t wait a minute and a death date can’t wait a second



inshaAllah there is only khair in this amen….



Wassalamu alaikum

[Sa'd Al-Kanadi]

!!!!!!!!!
ايّاك اَََُريد
!!!!!!!!!

[brother_bruce]

Salaams

i think these Amazing Gems should be publicized...
they r too precious to be kept in this folder! many people can benefit from it

are they gonna be added to our newsletter?
i think you've just volunteered.

[Sairish]

i finally understand now when other qabeelahs used to post in huge fonts "wa muthanna!"

[UmA]

These Gems are cool but some are a bit a bit Cryptic to the non conquistadore:
Wa muthanna?
Iyyaaka Ureed?

[ImranQureshi]

Heres an awesome gem that sheikh mentioned in Ottawa but I did not hear him mentioning it in Toronto.

After Khalid b. Waleed's decision to "put out the lamps" and Malik b. Nuwaiyrah dying, Umar was strongly of the opinion to take him off leadership, to which Abu Bakr said:

"I will not sheathe the sword that Allah unsheathed on the Kuffar"

[ImranQureshi]

"I wish my leg was handicapped and that their number was three times as much so we can fight longer and harder for more reward." -Khalid b. Waleed

"I never did it for the leadership, I did it to serve Allah and I can do that as a leader or a soldier." - KBW

"Whoever tells story of Umar tells story of justice"

"He will never become Muslim until dogs and donkeys become Muslim."

"Isn't it time you become Muslim."

"When Umar became Muslim it was a conquest"

"Aren't we on the truth? Aren't they on the falsehood? Then why are we hiding?"

"the ameer sends salam and don't be the one to expose the Muslims today."

Real leaders get down with the people and do 100 pushups

"You people glorified food, drink and clothing, and to us it is insignificant" - Rib'ee

[Intisar]

Masha'Allah, these gems bring back such awesome memories. Jazakum Allahu Khayran and please keep them coming.

[Warda]

How to kill an elephant:

1) Stand infront of it with full patience
2) Wait...
3) Shoot in the eye. You have one shot!
4) You die

"We see what the elephants are doing and we are going to donate our lives for Allah's sake.
We will fight only the elephants."

- Banu Asad

[ashiq]

These Gems are cool but some are a bit a bit Cryptic to the non conquistadore
[...] Another reason why posting them into article form as part of the newsletter is amazingly benificial inshaAllah.

the statement of Khalid bin Walid, was part of the Muslim psychological attack. They commonly used coarse language with their coarse enemies on the battlefield.

Wallahu 'alim.

[Warda]

"I will never hear the call of the Ansar and turn my back on that call"
- An injured Ansar

[Warda]

"THROWW ME OVER!"

Al Baraa ibn Malik VS. the entire army of Musaylimah (50000!)

... still managed to open the gate and let the muslim army in!

[Amirah]

WHOAAAA!!! 4 Pages of GEMS through ONE NIGHT!!!! AWWWEEE YEAAA!!!! Eh Hem...and now with my Gem....

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"Don't be the one who exposes the Muslims today!"

[Amirah]

i finally understand now when other qabeelahs used to post in huge fonts "wa muthanna!"
:D and makes COMPLETE SENSE now doesn't it....

[Amirah]

At times of pain is when you learne the MOST

[Sa'd Al-Kanadi]

From General Muthanna, radi Alahu 'anhu, to Banu 'Ijl

السلام عليكم, لا تفضحوا المسلمين اليوم


"Do not Expose the Muslims"
(ie. Do not be the reason of our downfall, and guess what? They Responded to the call)

[Muhammad Alshareef]

If you face and conquer your greatest fears, (like diving or public speaking), you will get massive fulfillment, in sha Allah.

[Amirah]

Only the most sincere of the sincerest will take on leadership in times of hardship

[Amirah]

"Isn't time that you became Muslim???"

[amiratul_eman]

* Be thankful to those that offer you your mistakes on a silver platter

* The prophet sallalahu 3alaihi wa sallam said, "Follow my sunnah and the sunnah of the khulafa'. Bite on it with your molars".

* Allah often tests us on our weaknesses!

* Money is just a piece of paper. It's our relationship to money that stirs up so much emotion, and makes it either corrupt or amazing.

More gems next weekend!

[Ibn El-Sheikh]

1. Good leaders make a conscious effort to make up for their shortcomings:

Abu Bakr, who was considered a soft and lenient man, made a conscious effort to be strict and firm leader.

Umar, who was considered to be a tough and harsh man, made a conscious effort to be soft and lenient with the Muslims.

[zawjatuKashif]

"Accept listening to the critics..."

Unselfish dawah - Islam meant more than their family.


"I'm hitting him so he becomes couragous and not become scared" - Umm Az-Zubair

[heavens_scent]

Whoever worshipped Ramadan, Ramadan has gone. And whoever worshipped Allah, he is the everlasting Hayun laa yamut

_Sh. Muhammed Alshareef



The greatest Imam/leader doesn’t have to recite the quraan like the Qurra’aa



The prophet’s (s.a.w) last words were:” Allahuma firafiqil’ a3laa”

And the last public place he was seen in was “Masjid alnabawi”



He took off the sheets from his heavenly face and kissed his blessed forehead, then he said

“ tibta hayaan wamayitan”

_ Abu Baker



As soon as he heard the prophet (s.a.w) say: “ Walakiin khalilyallah” his eyes were filled with precious tears. Asadeeq Abu Baker was the one and only who understood that the prophet (s.a.w) was soon to die.



Sa'ad bin abi waqass horse Al3alqa’a was honored to take Abu mihjan althaqafy from his chains to the shattering blood of the enemy.



A small amount of Patience can lead to ultimate victory.



Say why as a Question? Not an Expression!



Half of the battle is the language that’s used by the leaders.



He turned his back to Yazdajar and left the Persian Kingdome with a smile on his face. He started to dust off the sand on his head and said with a laugh: “they just gave us the beginning of their land!!!”

_ 3aasim bin Omar.



The dominant difference between the Muslims of today and the Muslims that existed before, is that they were always OPTIMISTIC!



So why can’t we follow their footsteps?

[Ibn Khaleefah]

"THROWW ME OVER!"

Al Baraa ibn Malik VS. the entire persian army (50000!)

... still managed to open the gate and let the muslim army in!
Actually, this was against the army of Musaylimah al-Kadhdhaab (the Liar). :)

[Ibn Khaleefah]

Ummar bin al3ass’s horse Al3alqa’a was honored to take Abu mihjan althaqafy from his chains to the shattering blood of the enemy.



This was the horse of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqaas. :)

[heavens_scent]

Jazakallah for the correction....
thats wat i intended but i didnt write it...
by the way is the name of the horse right? cuz i was writing so fast that i might misspelled some names!

[Warda]

Assalaamualaikum,

Actually, this was against the army of Musaylimah al-Kadhdhaab (the Liar).

Yes it was. JazakumAllah khair for the correction.

GEM::

A tip to the leaders:
"Keep awake amonst the people (companions)"
- Abu Bakr (radi Allahu Anhu) to Khalid Ibn Al Waleed (radi Allahu Anhu)
Dont seclude yourself from the people you are leading. Stay with them and be aware of what is going on around you.

A tip to the followers:
I am an arrow from the arrow of Islam and you, after Allah, are the archer."
- Amr ibn Al A'as (radiAllahu Anhu) to Abu Bakr (radiAllahu Anhu)
You can tell me to do what you will and I will do it, unless it goes against the command of Allah.

[ashiq]

All spellings of names can be found in the back of the book inshaAllah.

[XLR8 my Eman]

walaikum assalam

*when a messenger was listing all the names of the dead to Umar (radiaAllahu aan) after the battle of Al Qadiseya he said in the end--"and a large number of shaheed whom we do not know" Umar (radiaAllahu an) replied "we do not know them but Allah (subhanahu wataala) knows them".

[fLoW]

I thought it was just some of the other mushrikeen of Makkah who came to his defense........."will you expel a person who takes care of the needy, reconciles between people, etc."

Am I wrong here??
i'm very late in my reply.. jazakallah khair for the correction.

[Noor Al-Majd]

At the Conquest of Mecca, kids under 15 couldn't go and fight. so the kids at the time, including Abdullah bin AzZubayr (radiallahu 3anhu) who was 8 at the time, would stand up on their toes to make themselves look older so they would be picked to go fight for the muslimeen!!!! sob7anallahh!!! i guess i shouldn't write "kids" then...it's more like MEN!!! Mashallah!

[Noor Al-Majd]

Don't ever delay honesty...the longer you delay it, the harder the fall!

[Noor Al-Majd]

FACT: Ali (radiallahu 3anhu) gave bay3a to Abu Bakr (radiallahu 3anhu). NO DOUBT!

[UmA]

oops, sorry Um A, insha'Allah all of us should try to fully explain the gem next time
Especially for the benefit of the general audience.


Or maybe it is better to leave them on a
cliffhanger....

[Sairish]

your emails should not be more than 2 paragraphs long

[-ilmseeker-]

SubhanAllah. These gems are so amazing!!!!! Keep 'em coming!!!


Be the example you want others to be.
Leaders cannot be wishy washy!
There are essentially two types of leaders. One that gets the work done, but in the process gets everyone working with him to hate him and eventually quit! The other type is the kind who is all huggy/kissy with everyone and doesn't get any work done! - a leader should try.....no wait.. not try...but SHOULD take the middle path between these two types.
Muslim leaders are (should be) OPTIMISTIC!
You do not need to know arabic in order to memorize the Quran.
Don't shed wasted tears! Tears need to lead to action!

[heavens_scent]

Gem of the day:

"Sisters we should take Sarah as our Role model! if u wanna be a leader be like Sarah... bismillahi mashalaah"http://forums.almaghrib.org/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Amirah]

It’s not about who ran the fastest, it’s about who ran the longest

[Amirah]

The best way to to kill an elephant is to Stand in front of it calmly, aim for the eye of the Elephant and shoot your arrow, then you die Shaheed.

[Amirah]

When Umar became Muslim it was a Conquest for Islam itself

[Amirah]

Umar (RA) was the gatekeeper of Fitnah

[Amirah]

Umar (RA) du 3a:

"Oh Allah indeed I am rough so make me soft, Oh Allah I am weak so make strong, Oh Allah I am stingy so make me generous."

[Sara Saker]

Fact: At the time of the Prophet, salla Allahu 'alaihi wa sallam, Muslim children used to have mu'adebeen (teachers) that taught them adab (etiquette/good manners/behaviour).


Conclusion: It's not a bad idea to that with your own kids!

[Sara Saker]

If you are not emotionaly stable and you find yourself giving people advice on how to be emotionaly stable, STOP. Instead, help them out by not giving them the advice.

[Sara Saker]

فاقد الشيئ لا يعطيه

Roughly translated: One cannot give that which one does not have. (Duuh, right?)

[Sara Saker]

Half of the battle is conquering the language you use during that battle.

Psychological techniques used in battle: The use of intensely graphic language to achieve various affects such as to encourage or to raise fear, ...

[heavens_scent]

فاقد الشيئ لا يعطيه















Roughly translated: One cannot give that which one does not have. (Duuh, right?)
Very true, just like when u r asked a Question that u havent heard before...
some ppl would try to act smart and make up an answer

and the true believers would just say " Allahu A3laam" Period

simply if i dont have anything i cant give anything.

[Sara Saker]

Changing a 'negative' situation into a positive one -- it's all in your mind and how you view these situations:

Someone said to Khalid bin Al-Walid, radia Allahu 'anhu: O look how many Romans there are! Khalid replied back to him saying: I wish that my horse was crippled, and that the Romans doubled in numbers!

[heavens_scent]

Abdullah bin azubayr in his childhood would give Bay3aa at the time of the prophet (s.a.w) and would stand on his tips to look older so he can fight the enemy not to mention drinking the blood of the prophet(s.a.w).

That shows us how blood was very common between them. Also their gifted intelligence to know how valuable and respectful the prophet's (s.a.w) blood is.

Whereas nowadays we would refrain our children to see blood on the screen forget killing a person infront of them live.

[Sara Saker]

Three in a row
Bam, bam, bam!


The Sahaba's, radiya Allahu 'anhum all, dedication went beyond their physical limitations - because it wasn't that they ran the fastest, but they ran the longest (i.e. consistenly) (this was mentioned before).


We get stressed because we are not thankful to Allaah, subhanahu wa ta'ala. So, next time when you stress, I hope someone will remind you of this or you will remind yourself of it :)


It's during the times of pain that we learn the most (I've heard the Sheikh repeat this more than once --> important gem)

[Sara Saker]

There are 2 forces for action --> to entice pain, or to entice pleasure.

For example, if you want to teach your children Qur'aan - it is more wise to reward them every time they do and not hit them for example, because that attaches pain to the memorization of Qur'aan.

[heavens_scent]

Important GEM!



http://forums.almaghrib.org/images/icons/icon4.gif" Its none of ur business"http://forums.almaghrib.org/images/icons/icon4.gif

[Sara Saker]

Imagine thousands of Muslim fighters chanting Allaaaahu Akbaar! I think your heart just skipped a beat.

Some of the uses of repeating Allaahu Akbar in battle

Getting armour ready
Preparing for battle
Getting in line
CHAAAAARGE!

[Sara Saker]

The heart has general desires - mainly money and love. However, the way these desires are fulfilled can be turned towards Allaah, subhanahu wa ta'ala.

Result: same desire fulfilled, only in a more beautiful way in sha'a Allaah.

[Sara Saker]

YOUR EARS ARE A GATEWAY TO YOUR HEART!

***
Compare: Listening to music or vain talk versus the Qur'aan

[Sara Saker]

Meditate on this one

The Khulafa', if it weren't for them...

THEIR VICTORY IS OUR VICTORY

[fLoW]

i finally understand now when other qabeelahs used to post in huge fonts "wa muthanna!"
i'm so tempted

WAAAAAA MUTHANNNAAAAAA!!!!!

[fLoW]

a man responses to challange




ahem.

[fLoW]

some things one would hear in the battlefield:


drumbeats
takbeer
women singing poetry*
clashing of swords
etc..

question: muslim women singing poetry or the kuffar?

[Sa'd Al-Kanadi]

Even until today........The shayateen don't take the path of 'Umar رضي الله عنه

[Amirah]

Motivate in HIGH Intensity

[Rafi3a]

*lookng thru my notes frantically*

favorite one "half the battle is the language that you use" wait, that was said already. ok.
AllahuAkhbar collectively said on the battlefield (subhanAllah)

"The greatest imam is not necessarily the one with the best recitation".

[ImranQureshi]

WAAAAAA MUTHANNNAAAAAA!!!!!

In order to be practical I've decided to yell out "Waa Ittihaad" everytime Majd brothers do not stand up for a challenge.

[UmA]

what does wa muthanna mean?

[Amirah]

what does wa muthanna mean?
It was in the battle of Qassidiyyah where Sa 3ad ibn Waqas was injured. He and his wife got into an argument and she started to call him a coward and why he couldn't fight and this and that. Sa 3ad ibn Waqas was defending himself that he could not because he was injured. His wife then called out, "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MUTHAAAAAAANNNNNNNAAAAAAAA????" Which means.... Where is Muthanna??? which was..... HER PREVIOUS husband before he died! An example of a REAL man!!! What man would like to hear his wife call out someone elses name! could you imagine!!! Sa 3ad without a doubt got back onto the battle field...

And that is the story behind "WAAA MUTHANNA"...:)

[Amirah]

In order to be practical I've decided to yell out "Waa Ittihaad" everytime Majd brothers do not stand up for a challenge.
The sisters of Ansar should consider doing that same thing!!!

[heavens_scent]

a man responses to challange




ahem.
I think its about time the Majd sisters Yell out

Waa lilrijaal

[-ilmseeker-]

In order to be practical I've decided to yell out "Waa Ittihaad" everytime Majd brothers do not stand up for a challengeThe sisters of Ansar should consider doing that same thing!!!

Good idea! I know it works for me!! :)

[fLoW]

In order to be practical I've decided to yell out "Waa Ittihaad" everytime Majd brothers do not stand up for a challenge.

ohh that would hurt... it'll work insha'Allah :D

[fLoW]

It was in the battle of Qassidiyyah where Sa 3ad ibn Waqas was injured. He and his wife got into an argument and she started to call him a coward and why he couldn't fight and this and that. Sa 3ad ibn Waqas was defending himself that he could not because he was injured. His wife then called out, "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MUTHAAAAAAANNNNNNNAAAAAAAA????" Which means.... Where is Muthanna??? which was..... HER PREVIOUS husband before he died! An example of a REAL man!!! What man would like to hear his wife call out someone elses name! could you imagine!!! Sa 3ad without a doubt got back onto the battle field...

And that is the story behind "WAAA MUTHANNA"...:)
so he did go back? i missed that part. i think i was too bz laughing.

[ImranQureshi]

so he did go back? i missed that part. i think i was too bz laughing.

He did not join the battle and remained in his tent doing continuous dua. However, his boils were cured for the conquest of Madain. Also there is a lesson in that some people do have legitimate reasons, and after all Sa'ad b. Abi Waqas was one of the 10 promised paradise while they were alive, and not only did he participate in battles with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he was the ONLY person to whom the Prophet said, "may my mother and father be sacrificed for you."

[fLoW]

He did not join the battle and remained in his tent doing continuous dua. However, his boils were cured for the conquest of Madain. Also there is a lesson in that some people do have legitimate reasons, and after all Sa'ad b. Abi Waqas was one of the 10 promised paradise while they were alive, and not only did he participate in battles with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he was the ONLY person to whom the Prophet said, "may my mother and father be sacrificed for you."got it! jazakallah khair.

[fLoW]

"We were sent to liberate the people from the worship of creation to the worship of the Creator, to liberate the people from the constrictiveness of the dunya to expansiveness of the dunya and the Akhira and to liberate them from the injustice of religion to the justice of Islam"
- Rib'ee ibn Aamir radiAllahu anhu

[saad_cdqy]

" Victory Only Comes To US By How Much We Practise Our Deen"

[Muslimah21]

SubhanAllah...it's about time the sisters stopped using femininity as an excuse not to do those extraordinary things we only think men can do. Umm Haram RACED to join the army in the conquest of Cyprus.

this obviously doesn't include Majd sisters *rolls eyes*

[Warda]

When decisions fail, before going forward, ask yourself:
Am I doing it for my EGO or am I doing it for the TRUTH?

[Warda]

"Critics are one legged people that teach others how to run"

Complaining is the easiest thing in the world. When you find others complaining, ask them: "If you were given the responsibility, would YOU do it?"

[Omair Rana]

People need to buyi nto the leader..not the vision


That is deep!

[ashiq]

When things go wrong, real leaders look at their 'ibadah, not just the logistical side of the problem.

[ashiq]

Shura, the staple and standard of the ummah, protected them from much evil and pushed them towards success.

[ashiq]

- Good leaders need good followers, and good followers need good leaders.
- The ummah has great potential--we just need leaders.
- Catch leaders on your life mission and they catch everyone else
- Assets are the key to financial success inshaAllah

[ashiq]

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[heavens_scent]

I luved Alee's (rd) reply when he said:

" Back then leaders had followers like me and today i have followers like u"

[starmuslimah]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/warpstar99/Label.png

[Rafi3a]

find the leader, take him out for lunch and use him for the sake of Allah.

[in the context of the classroom bully :D]

[abudakku]

[QUOTE=Sara Saker]YOUR EARS ARE A GATEWAY TO YOUR HEART!



this one is awesomeeeee

[ashiq]

[in the context of the classroom bully :D]
Actually, that's in context of the classroom mala3 (leader). Wallahu 'alim.

It's on Fiqh of Da'wah, explained in somewhat detail there, as well.

[-ilmseeker-]

When someone asks you why you do things such as pray, fast, wear hijaab/beard etc., all you gotta say is ...

"CUZ ALLAH SWT AND HIS MESSENGER COMMANDED IT!!!" - That's it!!! No need to justify your actions or go into lenthy explanations.

[-ilmseeker-]

You're setting yourself up for failure if you think you can please everyone!

[-ilmseeker-]

~ You don't need a college education to become a leader ~

[ImranQureshi]

Umar (radiallahuanhu) knew how to cook. Are you a real man!!?

[fLoW]

o man, our gems went all the way at the bottom. i just wanted to bump it up. dont we have anymore gems?

[Warda]

"Don't be decieved with the misunderstanding of my brother and I. By Allah, if you come anywhere near our land, we'll send you an army where the beggining arrives but the end wouldn't even leave from Ash-Shaams."

- Mu'awiyya ibn Abi Sufyan (radiAllahu anhu) to the Romans

[Warda]

Keep learning your deen. As your knowledge increases, you will be able to decipher the truth between the many things being thrown at you (bi'thnillah)

[Sa'd Al-Kanadi]

You're setting yourself up for failure if you think you can please everyone! Subhana'Allah

..and you're setting yourself up for success if you always try to please Allah swt

[Ibtissam]

Behinde each great leader is a great woman........... sisters give urselves props
Subna Allah
Wa'Allahu a'lam

[Zohair]

Leader in the front, Leader in the back. the front leader, leads the group. while the back leader motivates them.

[Warda]

"What an evil thing you have said. If I sleep during the day, I've lost my flock. If I sleep at night, I lose myself. How can I sleep between these two affairs?"

- Omar Ibn Al Khattab (radiAllahu anhu)

Don't forget URSELF: Check and re-check the intentions of all your actions and take time out to be alone with your Lord

[fLoW]

"What an evil thing you have said. If I sleep during the day, I've lost my flock. If I sleep at night, I lose myself. How can I sleep between these two affairs?"

- Omar Ibn Al Khattab (radiAllahu anhu)

so beautiful!

[amna_h]

power comes from being concise
influence comes from being direct

[saad_cdqy]

"Victory only comes to us by how much we practice our Deen"

[Bliss]

your emails should not be more than 2 paragraphs long
..why is that?

[Sairish]

..why is that?see post #124: "power comes from being concise"