>>>>>>>>>>> The reason I share information about Islam (based on scriptures) so members here can understand what authentic Islam stands for. Thus it will be easier for them to separate "pretenders of Islam" from real followers of Islam.
Just use these criteria to any political party of our day and YOU be the judge.
Some members are "Upset" because I do not play "Cheer leader" for any political party here. Which most of your do VERY well. I am indifferent because this is how I feel about current politics. Sometime I like bits and pieces of our political actions. Then I comment on it. Any "Imagination" of tacit support is just that-----IMAGINATION!!
>>>>>>>>>>> Code has been given but we don't practice it. Your adopted country says in the constitution, "All men (Human) are created equal........." at start but they did not treat non-whites equally for most part of American history (Codified law came as late as 1962 but racism is alive and well in the US).
It is not the fault of the constitution, it was the fault of Euro-American settlers (Like Zionist settlers in Palestine) not the founding fathers of America. They were noble men and Thomas Jefferson even read the Qur'an and he was inspired by it. He even threw the first "Ramadan Party" in the While house during those days.
You are halfway correct about your comments about Hinduism (It is a misnomer as per Vivekananda). Sanatana scriptures has codified laws to discriminate against lower caste Hindus and others. Read Manu for more details ( I don't need to educate you on it).
As per Islamic scriptures and practices by pious Muslims, it is free of such discrimination. To me Islam is a very natural and "Logical" religion. However we have many uneducated and "part time" Muslims who abuse the name of Islam to fulfill their personal greed.
Therefore, I don't blame you for having some negative feelings towards Islam but it is the very reason I share authentic information about Islam. So at least it will help to reduce misunderstanding between our communities.
We have to work as a team, so our future generations can get along better. We have to strive to go above our biases, so our children can truly be friends and partners.
Shalom!
From: Jiten Roy <jnrsr53@yahoo.com>
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From: QR <qrahman@netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [mukto-mona] Fwd: Do we have good morals?
To: mukto-mona@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 5:48 AM
cool down Charlie Brown!!
My post does NOT have anything to do with current politics. Simple ideals written in an article. NOTHING more.
There are lots of news/rumors about what the opposition done and what the government has done. Suspects have been arrested and they are under process.
I don't understand ONE thing. WHY do you keep making "Certain political parties" as agent of Islam. I have never presented them as any kind of representatives. WHY do you?
Our politics is not exactly a place for "nice guys" and as long criminals get punished, I am happy for it.
Any way thanks for reading it.
Shalom!
From: Jiten Roy <jnrsr53@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thu, May 9, 2013 6:02 am
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--- On Wed, 5/8/13, QR <qrahman@netscape.net> wrote:
From: QR <qrahman@netscape.net>
Subject: [mukto-mona] Fwd: Do we have good morals?
To: mukto-mona@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 10:25 AM
I tried my best to share some basic Islamic information, so when people talk about Islam, they can make an "Informed opinion". So let us see how important it is to have good morals in Islam.
How I feel about any situation is not very important for our country or people. However it is important that, we are informed about Islam.
Since there is a trend of "Giving away Islam to certain political movement". Please understand, Islam is a global faith. It's message is universal. So read this article (Since it is related to many questions I heard here) and make up your own mind about it.
Shalom!
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Read the Quran, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection."[Muslim].
Commentary:
180/991 - Riyad Us-Saliheen (Gardens of the Righteous)
has stated the foremost purpose of being sent down in this world and the method of his mission in the following words.
"Inculcating good manners among the people and purifying them as per the noble teachings of Islam was the ultimate responsibility given to the Prophet and after him the believers are to set an ideal example of Islamic Character before the public.
God says: "And by the mercy of God, you dealt with them gently and had you been severe and harsh hearted, they would have broken away from about you. So pass over (their faults) ask (God's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in God, certainly God loves those who put their trust (in God)" (Al-Qur'an 3:159). God has praised him. "And verily, you O Mohammad are on an exalted character" (Al-Qur'an 68:4) The Prophet practically proved how to fulfill this noble goal to his companions. The purpose of which was nothing else but to strengthen the moral character of people so that the world of beauty and perfection may be illuminated before their eyes and they may try to achieve it consciously and with knowledge. The Qur'an says: "verily as for those who believe and do righteous deeds, certainly we shall not suffer to be lost the reward of any one who do his righteous deeds in the most perfect manner"(Al-Qur'an 18:30).. that "Actions rest on motives."
ASH-SHAFEE - The Affectionate; The Healer
And when I am ill, it is He Who heals me . ( Surat ash-Shu'ara', 26:80)
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Re: [mukto-mona] Fwd: Do we have good morals?
You cannot say that Hefajot is a political party; can you? Even if it is, they are still within the complete code of life. Also you cannot say that Hefajot and Jamat-E Islamists are not following Islam; can you? If Hefajot is not the representative of Islam, who are? If they are not following Islam correctly, who are? Finally, if these are the facts, why would you extend your tacit support for them?
I feel there got to be a misinterpretation of the phrase - complete code of life. Ordinary people only need religious and social codes; they don't need administrative or political code in life. A religion must be for ordinary people. Therefore, complete code of life only means religious and social codes of life. Politicians must have added the other two into the fold of Islam for exploitation. This is similar to that of Hinduism, where Brahmins introduced worshiping of mad made idols of Gods and Goddesses into the fold of Hinduism for exploitation of ordinary people.
What say you?
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My reaction stems from the fact that - information you furnished is not just any article, it's from the Hadith. And, if anyone knows Hadith, that will be a Hefajot/Jamat-E Islamist. In my view, none of those revered religious figures is showing any morality right now, including the Amir; he has been a pawn of this political game, and he is playing along just fine. Therefore, morality and religiosity is a misfit right now under the current political environment. That's what I meant.
You said – politics is not for nice people; I will agree with you. I will add to it - politics is not for religious people also. Remember, a while back, I said – religion and politics should not mix; if you mix them, religion will get corrupted. You said – Islam is a complete code of life, meaning it includes religious, social, administrative, and political codes. I said – those days of Caliphate are long gone. We live in a complex world; the last two codes will now corrupt the first two, and societies will end up in a poisonous quagmire. You are getting a test of it right now. Modern societies have figured it out long back, and they are reaping the benefits. That could not sway Islamists; they still believe in the days of Caliphate. So, the fight goes on ....
QR said: "I don't understand ONE thing. WHY do you keep making "Certain political parties" as agent of Islam. I have never presented them as any kind of representatives. WHY do you?"
You cannot say that Hefajot is a political party; can you? Even if it is, they are still within the complete code of life. Also you cannot say that Hefajot and Jamat-E Islamists are not following Islam; can you? If Hefajot is not the representative of Islam, who are? If they are not following Islam correctly, who are? Finally, if these are the facts, why would you extend your tacit support for them?
I feel there got to be a misinterpretation of the phrase - complete code of life. Ordinary people only need religious and social codes; they don't need administrative or political code in life. A religion must be for ordinary people. Therefore, complete code of life only means religious and social codes of life. Politicians must have added the other two into the fold of Islam for exploitation. This is similar to that of Hinduism, where Brahmins introduced worshiping of mad made idols of Gods and Goddesses into the fold of Hinduism for exploitation of ordinary people.
What say you?
Jiten Roy
Who are these people? Are you talking about Hefazot-Jamat people? You must really be a confused man to circulate this link to us right now. Are you aware of the plan Hefazot-BNP-Jamat cooked privately;
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Why do we have good morals?
Who are these people? Are you talking about Hefazot-Jamat people? You must really be a confused man to circulate this link to us right now. Are you aware of the plan Hefazot-BNP-Jamat cooked privately; even government Ministries were distributed among them. Did you see recent publicity of 3000 dead bodies in the Shapla Chattar, and plans to loot Bangladesh Bank? These are not crooks of our society; these are our highest-ranking religious Muslims. And, you are now talking about - why do you have good morals?
Yes, scriptures may have many good teachings, but - when we see the highest-ranking religious people in the community are engaged right now in such nefarious acts, and think about the mass murder of millions of people in 1971 by many of these highest-ranking religious people, such topic sounds just comedic.
Jiten Roy
Recently many members have been asking me to commenting on current political situation and where I stand on it. From the very start I tried to stay away from politics. Because it is hard to predict and I am not involved with any movements.
This Hadith tells the excellence of reciting the Qur'an and acting upon its injunctions. Intercession (in this Hadath) means that the Qur'an will be endowed with the power of speech by Allah and it will request Allah to forgive the sins of its reciters who acted upon its teachings. Allah will accept the request of the Qur'an, as signified in other Ahadith.
Do we have good morals?
Having good morals is a prime responsibility
Character formation is the most important aspect of Islamic personality. That is why we can see that the goal of Islam - of the concepts, worships and teachings relating to values, attitudes, morals and behavior is to create an Islamic personality. The Prophet
"I have been sent for the purpose of perfecting good morals.
The Qur'an has made it very clear that following the footsteps of the Prophet in the high esteemed character and morals is a vital aspect of being an example Muslim.
So a Muslim must possess noble character which attracts people to him. When God sent Prophet Moses and Haroon to Pharaoh He said to them: "You tell him soft words." He may accept the guidance and fear God. It is natural that people like those who speak gently and decently and hate those who are harsh and hard in behavior.
The great message which has left an indelible impression on the history was the unique personality of Prophet Mohammad
Treat others with generosity
Islamic character is divine character. It is to treat others with the same generosity and charity as Almighty God shows to man. Islam has set the norms in this pattern by saying "If you are merciful, forgiving and magnanimous, God is the forgiving, the merciful. That is to say that we are supposed to adopt a posture similar to God's in our dealings with others. God forgives people their mistakes and does not deprive them of His mercies because of their errors. Thus magnanimity becomes the cardinal principle of Islamic Character.
Helpfulness and benevolence towards others
The highest standard of Islamic character entails helpfulness and benevolence towards others. The very existence of a believer is beneficial to others since Islam teaches the lowest branch of belief is removing the disturbance from the way. So the believer passing through a way is useful to others. His words are useful to every one. Because Islam has taught "whoever believe in God and the life here after, let him tell good things to keep quiet."
Patience
Patience is another ingredient which makes the believers character commendable and appreciable. It has been taught that patience is one half of faith. Marvelous examples of patience on various occasions can be drawn from the life of the Prophet
Sincerity, honesty, humility, justice, patience, straightÆforwardness, keeping promise ...
Islamic ethics and moral as stated in the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah embrace the consideration of all those moral excellencies known to the world, such as sincerity, honesty, humility, justice, patience, straightÆforwardness, keeping promise, charity, meekness, politeness, forgiveness, goodness, courage, veracity, sympathy, tolerance, decency, coÆoperation and other ethical instruments and rules of conduct recommended and upheld by Islam. A luminous feature of Islamic system of life is that it teaches comprehensive manners to all mankind with mercy, sympathy and consideration.
Speak the truth
The first among the deeds which tops the list of good manners is to speak the truth and be steadfast in it regardless of its consequences. The Prophet teaches: "The best of crusades is to speak the truth before a tyrant ruler. 'Speak the truth no matter how bitter it may be.' Keep away from ill thinking because ill thinking is the greatest falsehood."
Avoid Jealousy, backbiting, falsehood ...
By prohibiting jealous, backbiting, falsehood, wickedness and all other harmful things Islam arrange the ground steady for emulating divine principles of Islamic character which provide a peaceful living in this world and the hereafter. The major criterion in Islamic living is the eternal words of The Prophet
What are Good Manners?
Good Manners mean the commission of those virtuous deeds by which human perfection is achieved which entitles a human being, in its true senses to be referred to as the best of creation. The effect of adopting these manners, propounded by Islam is that humankind receives tranquility, peace, harmony, happiness, love, affection, justice, equality and whatever a human being desire for a healthy and peaceful living.
Responsibility towards God and responsibility towards fellow beings
All these teachings are formed considering the responsibility entrusted upon human beings. It is clearly mentioned that humankind has a dual responsibility to perform. One is in relation to himself and his obligations to the Creator, the other one is in relation to his external world and commitments to the creatures and fellow beings.
The former has to express in a process of self-development, physical, intellectual and spiritual. In other words, man's responsibility is to invite to God, so to say, exercise His right to dwell in the individual and urge him to use properly the balance set in his nature. The idea is in conformity with the Qur'anic exhortation. "O you who believed if you help (the cause of) God, He will help you and set your feet firm" (Al-Qur'an 47:7).
Obligations to one's self and obligations to society
The other responsibility lies in developing social consciousness and in caring for the welfare of others. The two terms may as well be styled as "Obligations to one's self" and "obligations to society." The two types of responsibilities are not to be regarded as exclusive. They are merely two faces of one and the same attitude towards life, of the same activity proceeding from it and signify the character of the mind one has to develop. It is this mind which matters in determining responsibility for every human action.
Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi (September 25, 1903 - September 22, 1979), was a Pakistani journalist, theologian, Muslim revivalist leader and political philosopher, and a major 20th century Islamic thinker.
Allah uses illness to force people to realize just how feeble they are and how much help they really need. Thus, the hundreds of diseases in our world are created for both bodily and spiritual purposes. For example, they are signs of a purposeful and superior creation and of His power, for how else can one explain the existence of microscopic viruses?
Only Allah can remove an illness, for He is the One Who created it. As a manifestation of ash-Shafee , Allah removes a disease whenever He wills. If He does not will this, no doctor, advanced technology, or innovative medication can help or cure the patient, for all medicine is only means of recovery. Each illness is sent so that we may ponder upon it, eventually see our Lord's infinite power next to our own feebleness, and seek His help whenever we are in distress. Believers have to be aware that Allah is their only guardian and helper.
The Qur'an praises Prophet Ayyub (as) for his submission to Allah. The moral excellence, patience, and trust he displayed in the face of devastating distress has become an example for all believers. The related verse is as follows:
And Ayyub, when he called out to his Lord: "Great harm has afflicted me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful." ( Surat al-Anbiya', 21:83)
Allah answered his call and removed his distress, and Prophet Ayyub (as) earned the rewards of being patient and turning solely to Allah.
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
The Prophet said, "Convey (my teachings) to the people even if it were a single sentence, and tell others the stories of Bani Israel (which have been taught to you), for it is not sinful to do so. And whoever tells a lie on me intentionally, will surely take his place in the (Hell) Fire."
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