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  • Khutbah Solat Jumaat: Masyarakat Islam Digesa Jauhi Tabiat Menjudi

    Khutbah Solat Jumaat: Masyarakat Islam Digesa Jauhi Tabiat Menjudi

    Masyarakat Islam Singapura diberi peringatan supaya menjauhi tabiat suka berjudi dan kesan-kesan buruk daripada tabiat yang merugikan itu. Ia menjejas bukan sahaja individu yang terlibat secara langsung, malah anggota keluarga serta masyarakat secara amnya.

    Menerusi khutbah solat Jumaat bertajuk “Istaqamah Bertakwa Kepada Allah” yang disampaikan di masjid-masjid merata Singapura hari ini (14 Okt), masyarakat Islam diingatkan bahawa dengan kemudahan teknologi yang ada sekarang, semakin mudah untuk melakukan pelbagai perkara maksiat tanpa diketahui orang lain.

    Satu tinjauan oleh Touch Cyberwellness yang disentuh dalam khutbah solat Jumaat, mendapati bahawa sembilan daripada 10 remaja yang ditinjau menonton atau membaca bahan lucah melalui internet.

    Lebih membimbangkan lagi, lebih 70 peratus daripada mereka yang ditinjau pernah menonton kandungan sedemikian melalui telefon bijak mereka.

    Selain itu, timbul juga keprihatinan terhadap trend berjudi secara online, di mana masyarakat Islam juga digesa supaya mendidik anak-anak mereka tentang kesan-kesan negatif akibat tabiat yang merugikan itu dan kesannya terhadap kehidupan mereka dan keluarga.

    Khutbah solat Jumaat turut menukil dapatan tinjauan itu yang menunjukkan bahawa mereka yang menjadi tahi judi lazimnya bermula dengan berjudi secara sosial.

    Maka itu, masyarakat Islam perlu mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga seperti memastikan anggota keluarga mereka termasuk dalam senarai individu yang tidak dibenarkan menyertai sebarang kegiatan perjudian yang berlesen serta memantau lelaman yang dikunjungi, menurut khutbah solat Jumaat hari ini.

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

  • Revising Your Studies? These Two Did It At A Mosque

    Revising Your Studies? These Two Did It At A Mosque

    Saw this secondary students from a neighbouring school near the mosque.

    The first reaction i felt was, “masyaAllah”. Two buddies, in a mosque, one is revising school work while the other is reciting the Quran.

    How having good companies around you play a major role in your struggles in this world.

    May Allah broaden their knowledge and love for each other and may they grow up to be a contributing role models for the betterment of our ummah.

    “The example of a good companion (friend) in comparison with a bad one is like that of one who sells musk and the blacksmith. From the first, you would either buy musk or enjoy its good smell, while from the blacksmith you would either get burned or smell a bad scent.” Saheeh Al-Bukhari

    FB: Adzan Khairuddin

     

    Source: JOM

  • Ustaz Irwan Hadi: Having Young Children Join Terawih Is Blessing, Not A Curse

    Ustaz Irwan Hadi: Having Young Children Join Terawih Is Blessing, Not A Curse

    Praying our terawih in congregation and the fact that we cannot sometimes maybe focus fully becoz there are children crying are but to nurture in us empathy and compassion..One of the wisdom in my view of jemaah or congregational prayers is for us to learn to live cohesively. Although I admit it starts first with tolerance then it turns hopefully into empathy n compassion. Wouldnt we rather our children be acquainted to the mosque..Wouldnt we rather hear their laughter cries and chatter in the house of God or would we rather them stray away n be far from Him?

    Remember Prophet’s ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings be upon him) empathy for mothers in the masjid, that was narrated by Anas bin Malik:

    “The Messenger of Allah ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: ‘I start prayer and I want to make it long, but then I hear an infant crying, so I make my prayer short, because I know the distress caused to the mother by his crying.’” [Ibn Majah]

    Havent we always heard about how the Prophet as an Imam extended his prostration (sujud) in a congregational prayer just becoz his grandchild was climbing on him?
    ‪#‎DoGoodBeGood‬‪#‎40HadithOnRahmah‬

    (QUALIFIER: Even when I lead the prayers, the laughter and cries of children in the mosque during my prayers are more beloved to me then not hearing them:) at least I feel assured the next generations of believers are getting acquainted to God:) my posting is really for those who thinks children are nuisance in the mosques:))

     

    Source: Irwan Hadi

  • Dear Nit-Picking Auntie At Masjid…

    Dear Nit-Picking Auntie At Masjid…

     

     

    Dear Nit-Picking Auntie at the Masjid,

    You look so polished and put together in your simple, neutral-colored abaya, huge beige hijab, and thick socks, with your makeup-free fresh face. You are a perfect Muslim woman, I get it. What I don’t get is how you nit-pick and shame Muslim girls, your sisters.

    I saw you telling Joanna how her prayer wasn’t accepted because she was wearing skinny jeans. Mind you, she just reverted last month, and your comment made her cry, and wonder if this was the religion for her.

    I overheard you telling Halimah how God will not accept her supplications because she had nail polish on. Did you ever think that maybe today was the day Halimah decided she would start praying again, and that comment would discourage her from her prayers again?

    I saw you eyeing Kareema’s turban hijab, and giving her a nasty look. Did you perhaps know that Kareema has been struggling to keep the hijab on and decided she will not de-veil, but rather wear a turban style instead?

    I saw you giggling with your other perfect auntie best friend about how Kawthar always wears second-hand clothing, often with holes in her socks and stains on her pants. Did you know Kawthar is a single mother struggling to make ends meet and care for her three kids?

    I overheard you telling Suha how it’s absolutely haraam (forbidden) to show her feet, and how she should wear socks not only while praying, but also when going out. You probably didn’t know that for Suha, keeping her prayers is a daily struggle, and she has been skipping prayers often.

    THAT TYPE OF NEGATIVITY DOESN’T HELP HER–OR ANYONE ELSE–BECOME A BETTER MUSLIM.

    I heard you scolding at Tanya about how she must pray her sunnah, and how it’s incorrect to place her elbows on the ground while making sujood. Tanya grew up in a non-practicing Muslim household, and all she needs is a kind, gentle Muslim mentor to help her rediscover her religion.

    THE QURAN EVEN SAYS, “GOD DESIRES EASE FOR YOU, AND DESIRES NOT HARDSHIP.”  (2:185)  IN THE QURAN, THE PROPHET HIMSELF (PBUH) WAS ADVISED BY GOD TO MAKE THINGS EASY FOR PEOPLE:  “IT IS PART OF THE MERCY OF ALLAH THAT YOU DEAL GENTLY WITH THEM IF YOU WERE SEVERE OR HARDHEARTED, THEY WOULD HAVE BROKEN AWAY FROM YOU.” (3: 159)  MANY TIMES, THE PROPHET HAS COMMENTED ON THE FACT RELIGION SHOULD BE EASY, SAYING “FACILITATE [RELIGIOUS MATTERS TO PEOPLE] AND DO NOT MAKE [THINGS] DIFFICULT. OBEY EACH OTHER AND DO NOT DIFFER [AMONGST YOURSELVES],” AND “RELIGION IS EASY.”

    Dear Auntie, maybe your intentions are good sometimes. Maybe you feel obliged to correct something you see that’s wrong, or maybe you think that since you have studied Islam for for a while that you are above some people, or have more knowledge than them.  And maybe you do! But what you don’t know are the struggles these ladies face on a daily basis. You don’t know what’s going on in their lives, spiritually or personally. Maybe that one negative comment will make that sweet girl not want to come to the masjid again. Maybe it will make her think “Wow this religion has way too many rules, and I can’t keep up.”

    I’m all for giving well-intentioned advice, but it helps if:

    1) You know the person, and you have actually talked with her before.

    2) Nobody else is around you two when you give the advice, so that you don’t embarrass her.

    3) That it’s actually correct advice, and not just a cultural interpretation of religion.

    4) That you have given that sister 70 excuses.  As one of the great early Muslims, Hamdun al-Qassar said, “If a friend among your friends errs, make seventy excuses for them. If your hearts are unable to do this, then know that the shortcoming is in your own selves.” [Imam Bayhaqi, Shu`ab al-Iman, 7.522]

    5) You are being kind and gentle; not condescending with your tone.

    6) You understand that the masjid should be an inclusive place for all people, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds, spiritual level, culture, and race.

    Dear Auntie, instead of all the nit-picking, why not focus on your own relationship with God, and make duaa for yourself and for others around you?

    Thank you for understanding, Auntie.

    Love and peace,

    a Muslim Girl

     

    Source: http://muslimgirl.com

  • Regency Park Condo’s Managing Agent Prohibits Prayers On Premises, Issued Challenged To Complain To MUIS

    Regency Park Condo’s Managing Agent Prohibits Prayers On Premises, Issued Challenged To Complain To MUIS

    Freedom of worship is a right enshrined in the constitution. We have been praying under the staircase at the capark of Regency Park Condominium for many years. We understand that it is the common property of the estate and we have kept the place clean and neat and it does not obstruct any human movement nor does it pose a safety hazard to anyone.

    However, the condo manager, Ms Jennifer Peh from Saville property management pte Ltd managing agent has thrown our praying carpets and told us to pray outside the permises.

    When we appealed to let us use that little space under the staircase, she told us arrogantly “If you want to pray, go to the mosque”. She even challenged us to “complain to your MUIS”

    We work as personal drivers and have to be in the condo vicinity at all times, in case our bosses need our services. Even our bosses who are residents in the estate do not mind us praying under the staircase and our bosses feel that the harsh action and words of Ms Jennifer Peh is uncalled for.

    Where is the religious tolerance that the government keeps on promoting?

     

    Source: Ismail Ahmad