Religious Wallpapers: June 2012

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Blessings of Ramadan Fasting (Benefits)

Protection:

Avoiding Immorality

Avoiding anger/outcry/uproar

Avoiding stupidity

Avoiding all makrooh/mashbooh/haram

By achieving these good manners, a Muslim will come out of fasting a better human being in the society.

The Blessings of the 15th of Shaban (Shabe Barat)

""One of the unique benefits of traditional Islamic spirituality is the observance of numerous holy days and nights throughout the Islamic calendar year in which spiritual seekers can take advantage of rare blessings and opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.

One of the holiest and most significant nights of the Islamic calendar is the night of the 15th of Shaban, also known as Shabe Barat. It is on the night of the 15th of Shaban that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) taught is the beginning of the new year in the spiritual realm, and that on Shabe Barat, the 15th of Shaban, the affairs of human beings are arranged in the Divine Presence for the coming twelve months.

It is for this reason that it has traditionally been recorded and advised to fast the three days in the middle of the month, the 14th, 15th and 16th of Shaban, so as to end the previous cycle and begin the new in a state of fasting, which liberates from dependance upon the world of form and increases one’s connection with the the Source of all that is, the Divine Almighty.""

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Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban (Shabe Barat)

""There are numerous traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) in which he relates the unique blessings of the 15th of Shaban, Shabe Barat.

Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban, #1

The Prophet Muhammad (S) said that, “Whoever fasts three days in the month of Shaban and at the time of breaking fast recites salawat three times upon me, his sins will be forgiven and his provisions will be amplified, and on the Day of Judgment he will enter Paradise riding on a heavenly mount.

Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban, #2

Recorded in Nuzhat al-Majalis, Sayyidina Anas (R) related that he heard from the Prophet Muhammad (S) that Jesus (A) once passed by a mountain and there he saw a white stone. He stared upon it with awe. God revealed to His messenger, “Shall I disclose for you a thing stranger than this?” “Surely!” Jesus answered.

The stone split and from it emerged an old man with a green walking stick in his hand, and pointing to a grape vine he said, “I get my sustenance from here.” Jesus (A) asked him, “How long have you been busy worshipping God in this stone?” The man replied, “For four hundred years.” Jesus (A) said to God, “I think there is no one else that can worship as he does.” God revealed, “Two cycles (raka’) of prayer by one from the nation of My Beloved Prophet (S) on the 15th night of the month of Shaban are better than this four hundred years of worship""

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Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban,

Recorded in Tirmidhi, Mother of the Believers, Sayyidatuna Aisha (R) related that she heard from the Prophet Muhammad (S), “God, Glorious and Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven on the night of the 15th of the month of Shaban, and He forgives more people than the number of hair on the hides of the flocks and herds of sheep of the tribe of Kalb.”

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Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban,

""Recorded in Nuzhat al-Majalis, Sayyidina Anas (R) related that he heard from the Prophet Muhammad (S) that Jesus (A) once passed by a mountain and there he saw a white stone. He stared upon it with awe. God revealed to His messenger, “Shall I disclose for you a thing stranger than this?” “Surely!” Jesus answered.

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Adab (Spiritual Practices) of the 15th of the Month of Shaban

To obtain the maximum benefit from the holy night of the 15th of the month of Shaban, there are specific spiritual practices (adab) that one can perform.

Fast the 14th, 15th and 16th of the month of Shaban.

Take a shower (ghusl) before the Maghrib prayer on the evening of the night of the 15th of the month of Shaban with the intention of welcoming Shabe Barat.

Pray the Maghrib prayer.

Recite Surah Ya Seen three times, each time with the following respective intention: 1) For long life and health, 2) For protection from calamities, 3) For provision directly from the Divine Presence and to be free from need of others.

Pray the Isha prayer

Pray one hundred raka’ Salatul Khair, in each raka reciting Surah Fatiha and ten times Surah Ikhlas (Chapter 112 of the Holy Qur’an), ultimately making a total of one thousand recitations of Surah Ikhlas.

Pray Salatul Witr.

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Notes on the Spiritual Practices of the 15th of the Month of Shaban

Needless to say, these nawafil (not required, but beneficial) practices of the night of the 15th of Shaban, Shabe Barat, are intensive. Do not overburden yourself beyond your capacity. Simply do your best with the right intention, and you will receive divine blessings.

The purpose of worship (ibadah) is to ultimately liberate a human being from the external world of form, to cement one’s connection to the Divine Presence and to develop spiritual presence. This leads to divine peace and purpose, and to a life of goodness and grace.

To your divine success!

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The Blessings of the 15th of Shaban (Shabe Barat)

One of the unique benefits of traditional Islamic spirituality is the observance of numerous holy days and nights throughout the Islamic calendar year in which spiritual seekers can take advantage of rare blessings and opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.

Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban (Shabe Barat)

There are numerous traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) in which he relates the unique blessings of the 15th of Shaban, Shabe Barat.

Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban, #1

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Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban, #2

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Prophet Muhammad Quotes on the Blessings of the 15th of the Month of Shaban, #3

Shab E Barat Mubarak

Adab (Spiritual Practices) of the 15th of the Month of Shaban

To obtain the maximum benefit from the holy night of the 15th of the month of Shaban, there are specific spiritual practices (adab) that one can perform.

Fast the 14th, 15th and 16th of the month of Shaban.

Take a shower (ghusl) before the Maghrib prayer on the evening of the night of the 15th of the month of Shaban with the intention of welcoming Shabe Barat.

Pray the Maghrib prayer.

Pray the Isha prayer

Pray Salatul Witr.

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Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Raheem In Arabic

THE STORY OF ALLAH'S FORGIVING A QAADHI

""A certain Qaadhi passed away while his wife was expecting. The child was born. When he grew up, his mother took him to the madrasah. When he said "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" in the presence of the teacher for the-first time, Allah Ta'ala lifted the punishment from his father. Allah Ta'ala said to Sayyidina Jibreel (AS): "O Jibreel, it is not like me to keep on punishing the father while his child remembers me with "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem"""

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THE STORY OF THE ROMAN KING

""It is mentioned in Moo-dhi-hul Qur'aan that the king wrote to Sayyidina Umar (RA) that he has continious headaches and to kindly send him some medication.

Sayyidina Umar (RA) sent him a topee(hat). As long as he had the topee(hat) on his head he would feel well. But when he took it off, the headache came back.

He was surprised. He took off the topee(hat) and inspected it carefully. And he found "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" inscribed inside.""

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THE STORY OF SAYYIDINA KHAALID (RA)

On one occasion Sayyidina Khaalid (RA) surrounded the enemy. So they said to him that you claim that Islam is a true religion. Show us some proof. So he said to them to bring him some poison. They brought him a cup filled with poison. He said 'Bismillah' and drank it. No harm whatsoever came to him. Witnessing this, they all embraced Islam.

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THE STORY OF FAQEEH MUHAMMAD ZAMANI

Faqeeh Muhammad Zamani had a severe fever. His Ustaad Faqeeh Wali Muhammad came to pay him a visit. He gave him a ta'weez(amulet) and advising him not to open it, he departed.

As soon as he wore it, his fever disappeared. He became curious. So he opened it and found "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" written in it. This made him lose his confidence in the ta'weez. So his fever returned.

He went back to his Ustaad and offered his apology and asked for another ta'weez(amulet). The Ustaad gave him another one. He wore it and his fever again disappeared. He opened it after a year and again, to his surprise, found "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" written in it. By this time he was cured and his yaqeen in "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" grew tremendously.

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Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

In the Name of Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful

AN INCIDENT WITH ISA-JESUS(A.S.)

It is reported that Sayyidina Isa (AS) passed by a grave whose inmate was being tormented. After some days he happened to pass by the same grave again. This time there was no punishment. The inmate was in great comfort.This surprised him a great deal. He asked Allah: -Lord, what brought about Your mercy so that you have lifted the punishment from this person?" Allah Ta'ala replied: -0 Isa, when the man died, he left behind a child. When his mother took him to the madrasah and he, the child, said Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem in the presence of the teacher, it is not like me to keep on punishing his father while he called me Rahmaan and Raheem. Hence, I forgave him

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BASHR HAAFI'S INCIDENT

""Bashr Haafi once saw a paper with the inscription "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" lying on the ground. He picked it up. He had 2 Dirhams in his pocket. He bought perfume with these and smeared it on the paper. That night he saw (the noor(light)) of Allah Ta'ala in his dream. Allah said to him: 0 Bashr Haafi, just as you have honoured my name, in the same way I shall make you popular in the world and hereafter.""

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A FASCINATING STORY OF A JEWISH GIRL

It is mentioned in Lam'aate Soofiyyah that a pious man was once lecturing on the virtues of "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem". A Jewish girl was also listening to his lecture. She was so moved by the lecture that she accepted Islam. Now, whenever she did anything she always said "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" first. When her father, who was the king's minister, discovered that she had embraced Islam, he became very upset. He feared that the people would look down upon him. So, he began threatening her in the hope that she would forsake Islam. But she would not. Finally, he decided, the only solution was to kill her.

Thus, he thought of a plan: he gave her the ring which was used for sealing letters and documents in the king's court. He said to her: "Keep it until I ask for it."

Saying "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" she took it and put it in her pocket.'

That night the father tip-toed into her room and stole the ring and flung it into the river. That would give the king all the reason to hang her.

The following day a fisherman came along to the minister and gave him a fish as a gift. The minister took it and gave it to his daughter to prepare it. As soon as she opened the stomach to clean the fish she found the ring. She was shocked! For it looked exactly like the ring her father had given her! She searched for the ring in her pocket but couldn't find it. She read "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" and put the ring back into her pocket.

She then prepared the fish and presented it to her father. After he had his meal. He then asked for the ring. She said "Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem" and produced it from her pocket. The father was shocked for he had thrown it into the river! How could she take it out from her pocket!

He then told her what he had done and enquired where the ring came from. She told him she found it from the fish's stomach.

Witnessing the barakah(blessing) of Bismillah he accepted Islam straightaway.

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THE BARAKAH AND BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAH

WHEN BISMILLAH WAS REVEALED ...

Sayyidina Jaabir (RA) is reported to have said that when Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem revealed, the clouds gave way by moving to the East, the winds ceased blowing, the oceans became calm, the creatures prepared themselves to listen, the shaytaan got pelted with fire from the heavens and Allah Ta'ala, swearing an oath by His honour, declared: Anyone who says this name of mine (ie. Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem) upon anything, I will surely impart barakah in that thing, (Durre Manthoor and Ibne Katheer)

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BISMILLAH BEFORE WAHEE

In Durre Manthoor Sayyidina Ibne Umar (RA) is reported as saying that surely, whenever Jibreel (AS) used to bring wahee to Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam), he used to first recite Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem .

The reason for the above is as follows: in Bismillah there are three names of Allah:

(1) Allah which is His personal name indicating that all projects can only be initiated by the will and wish of Allah.

(2) Rahmaan (Kind) which is His attributive name indicating that only Allah can keep that project intact and existent (guarding it against destruction).

(3) Raheem(Most Merciful) which is also His attributive name indicating that only Allah can,through His mercy and grace, enable any person to derive benefit from that project.

This clearly proves that any project begun with Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem will be granted barakah and blessings from the beginning till the end.

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BISMILLAH BEFORE DOING ANYTHING

It is for this reason that Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu-alayhi- wasallam) used to recite Bismillaahir rahmaanir raheem before doing any work. And he (sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam) also advised

the Ummah to do the same. For example, reading it before shutting the door for the night, before putting out the light, before taking meals, before drinking water, before boarding a conveyance, and when alighting any conveyance.