Women's Rights In Islam - Part 2

A Woman in Islam Has the Right to Get an Education.
 

In the words of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW):
"To seek knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim." (Declared Authentic By Shaikh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaani)
 

Muslim here meaning male and female Muslims, as women are the twin halves of men. The Prophet (SAW) also said:
"Whoever follows a way to seek knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a way to paradise." (Declared Authentic By Shaikh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaani)

A woman in Islam has the right to knowledge and education. Allah (SWT) encourages women to read and keep up the learning process. He also bestows His mercy upon all who seek knowledge, and gives them high status:
"Is one who is obedient to Allah, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)? Say: "Are those who know equal to those who know not?" It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allah’s Signs and Verses). (Az-Zumar 39:9) 

"O you who believe! When you are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room. Allah will give you (ample) room (from His Mercy). And when you are told to rise up (for prayers, Jihad, or for any other good deed), rise up. Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge. And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do. (Al-Mujadilah 58:11)

Songs From The Heart

This is referring to religious knowledge, in the first place, and to any other kind of knowledge, in the second place, where one has the intention of benefiting herself, her family and the Islamic society. Additionally, a husband should not forbid his wife from going out of the house to seek basic religious knowledge, unless he is teaching her at home. The Quran advises mankind to pray:
"Then High above all be Allah, the True King. And be not in haste [O Muhammad (SAW)] with the Quran before its revelation is completed to you, and say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge." (Ta-Ha 20:114) 

The Right to Go to the Mosque. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
"If someone’s wife asks his permission to go to the mosque, he should not deny it to her." 

Women should be covered Islamically, according to the Muslim woman's dress requirements.

At the same time, a woman’s prayer in her home is better, from the standpoint of her household duties and duties as a mother. Also it is better in the sense that it prevents unnecessary mixing with men. The Prophet (SAW) also stated on another occasion:
"But their homes are better for them." (Reported by Abu Dawud and Ahmed)

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Names of Allah with benefits - Part 2

Asma ul Husna

12) Al-Ba'eedo [The Farthest] [92]
If recited regularly, worldly passions and desires will be removed from the heart of the person and he will become pious.
 

13) Al-Basito [ Uncloser] [72]
If after reciting this Holy Name ten times daily at dawn with one's arms raised, one rubs hand on ones face he will for ever be free from asking anbody for anything. It is also recommended to be recited 72 times after Wajib Prayer, specially after morning prayer.

14) Al-Barro [The Good] [202]
This Holy Name should be regularly recited to gain inspiration to do good deeds, for removal of troubles and for the long life of children. Also it creates love of Almighty Allah. If recited 202 times on a child, the child will become fortunate and lucky one
 

15) AL- Bareeo [The Artificer] [213]
If recited daily, the body of the person will not be decayed in the grave. A barren woman should recite this Holy Name a great deal to conceive.

16) Al-Baseero [All Seeing] [302]
If recited on Friday a great deal, the person will be specially blessed by Almighty Allah. If recited regularly it will be very beneficial for all ailments of eyes including night blindness. It is also recommended that 7 times recitation of this Name keeping hands on eyes will protect and increase eyesight. It will cure eye sore.
 

17) Al- Baqi [The Eternal] [113]
If recited 113 times at any time of the day regularly the reciter will be prosperous, and all troubles will be removed and enemies will be humiliated and degraded.
 

18) Al-Badeeo [The Creator] [86]
This name will be useful for sucess in any endeavour undertaken by the individual. Regular recitation of this name will free a person from all worries. If recited daily 86 times for 14 days for any particular legitimate desire, Almighty Allah will fullfil the desire. If recited 1,000 times in one sitting for any particular legitimate desire/obect it will be achieved within a week.
 

19) Al-Baa'eso [The Raiser for Death] [573]
One should recite this Holy Name one hundred times when going to bed, then rub the hand on the chest, Allah will revitalise his heart with divine knowledge. If recited 573 times at bed time, the person will become wise. This name is also very useful for the improvement of an ill-tempered officer.
 

20) Al-Baatino [The Hidden] [62]
If recited regularly the secrets of the person will not be known to others and the mysteries will be known to the reciter. Recitation of this name creates self purification.

Subhan Allah Subhan Allah

21) Ad-Dayyano [The Bestower of Rewards] [65]
The practice of recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for the development of religous virtues in oneself.
 

22) AL- Fattaho [The Opener][489]
If one recites this Holy Name 70 times after Morning Prayer keeping hand on the chest, the ALmighty Allah shall remove curtains from his mind [i.e. his perceptive qualities shall be developed]. Also for every type of task the recitation of this name is beneficial. If recited 21 times after every Wajib Prayers, all worries will be removed.


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The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad

"Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds."

This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat' (in Mecca).

After praising, and thanking God he said:

"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. God has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. God has judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn 'Abd'al Muttalib (Prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be waived...

Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under God's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.



All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before God and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O God, that I have conveyed your message to your people".

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Names of Allah with benefits - Part 1

Asma ul Husna

The beautiful names of Allah with benefits

"God teaches us good but how can we see if we make ourselves blind? At the end of all shall we know how small is our accept state, but for God's Grace: Let us bow to his Will and His true guidence: Let us Praise Him and trust Him now and forever''.

1) Ya-Allaho [66]

If recited 66 times at the time of Asar (Afternoon prayer time) or at the time of setting sun, or in that last part of the night, prayer will be granted and legitimate desires will be fulfilled. For a very busy man it is permissible to recite 66 times. This is the self name of God. This name has been repeated 2,607times in the Quran.

If recited 200 times on a Friday with ablution for any legitimate desire it will be fulfilled by Almighty God. If this name is pasted on the wall in the house there will be blessings of Almighty Allah.

If this name is recited 11,000 times on pills of flour and those pills are thrown in the river or sea, difficulties of the person will be solved by Almighty God.

There are many merits of this name. If recited 1,000 times daily the person will become pious and worldly love will be vanished form the heart of the person and cognizance of Almighty God will be achieved Most of the ulema have recommended that this in one of the Isme Azam i.e Great Name of ALmighty God.

2) Al-Ahado [Unique] [13]

If recited 1,000 times in solitude it will be felt that Angels are with the reciter. If recited 100 times it is useful for snake bite and the patient will be cured.

3) Al-Avvalo [Foremost] [Alfa] [37]

If recited this name before starting any job/work, it will be completed nicely with the blessings of Almighty God. If recited regularly a great deal people will be kind to the person, and will meet with departed and separated persons and relatives in their dreams.

4) Al-Akhiro [Everlasting] [801]

If recited regularly there will be everlasting success in all works taken in hand. The person will be loved by all and respected in all aspects of life.

5) Al-Aliyyo [The Highest] [110]

If recited a great deal, the person will be respected and will be honored by all and will be promoted in rank if recited regularly. If written name is kept on a person, one will become prosperous.

6) Al-Alimo [All knowing] [150]

If recited 10 times after every Wajib (obligatory) Prayer the person will be aware of secrets of nature. If recited a great deal the person will recognize Almighty God. If recited 21 times daily, the person will become a learned man, If this name is written on a piece of bread and eaten for 40 days the person will never have to starve.

The Garden of Allah

7) AL-AZIZO[Predominant][117][AL-MIOZZO]

If recited 40 times every day the person will acquire great wealth. If recited 99 times it will be useful to gain the knowledge of alchemy. If recited unlimited number regularly the person will gain such spiritual powers that all will be afraid of him/her.

8) AL-Aadilo[EQUITABLE][105]

If recited regularly the person will do justice in all cases. Also secrets are revealed by reciting this name. If written on a piece of bread and eaten, the person wil have light in his/her heart. If recited regularly with unlimited number Almighty God will justify his/her cases amicably.

9) Al-A'fvo [All forgiver] [156]

For removing of sins and achieving blessings of Almighty God this name is very effective. This name can be recited at any time and at any number, specially reciting this name 70 times after every Wajib prayer is very effective.

10) Al-Akramo [The Gracious] [261]

This name is very effective for obtaining grandeur. It should be recited after every Wajib prayers and at the time of sleeping. If recited a for a great number of time at the time of sleeping angels will be detailed by Almighty God, who will ask forgiveness for the person throughout the night.

11) Al-Azimo [The Grand, The Magnificent] [1020]

Practice of this recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for gaining respect with influential personatlities as well as for the attainment of an imposing and dominant personality. If recited regularly for any disease the patient will be cured.

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Interpretation of dreams

The dream interpretations are not based on islamic dream interpretations. These are just general dream interpretations.

Dreams are broken into three parts according to the Sunnah:

• Ruyaa - good visions (dreams)

• Hulum - bad dreams

• Dreams from one's self

True/Good Dreams

We can see true dreams are from Allah Ta'aala as Muhammad (S) said, "True dreams are from Allah, and bad dreams are from Shaitan." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

True believers are more likely to happen to those who are truthful in their lives as Muhammad (S) said, "Those of you with the truest dreams will be those who are most truthful in speech" (Sahih Muslim)

Good dreams are also from Allah Ta'aala. Prophet Muhammad (S) said, "If anyone of you has a dream that he likes then it is from Allah. He should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others." (Sahih Al-Bukhari) Good deeds consist of people doing Halaal (lawful) acts.

One should share their dreams with those they like as Muhammad (S) said, "If one sees a good dream, let him expect good, and not tell it except to those he likes." (Muslim) An example of this is Yaqoob (AS) telling his son, Yusuf (AS) concerning his dream about eleven stars and the sun and the moon prostrating to him (scholars have said the eleven stars were his brothers, and the sun and the moon represented his mother and father): "He said, "O my son! Relate not your vision to your brothers lest they arrange a plot against you. Verily! Satan is to man an open enemy." (Surah Yusuf 12:5) We know the half-brothers of Yusuf were jealous of him to begin with so telling them the dream would probably only serve to increase the jealousy.

Muhammad (S) also told us, "Nothing is left of prophethood except glad tidings." Those with him asked, "What are glad tidings?" He (S) replied, "Good dreams." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

Bad Dreams

As stated above bad dreams are from Shaitan. Muhammad (S) told us what to do upon seeing a bad dream. "So when one of you sees a dream which he does not like, he should spit on his left side three times, seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan thrice, and change the side which he was lying (Sahih Muslim) and in another narration in Muslim, Muhammad (S) told us if we spit three times and seek refuge from Allah then it (the dream) will not harm them." (Sahih Muslim)

Muhammad (S) also told us that if we saw a bad dream to "stand up and offer prayer." (Sahih Muslim)

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Bad Dreams Should Not Be Disclosed

Muhammad (S) said, ...If he has a dream that he dislikes, then it is from Shaitan. He should seek refuge with Allah from its evil, and he SHOULD NOT MENTION IT TO ANYBODY, then it will not harm him." (Sahih Al-Bukhari) If one does tell somebody about the bad dream then there could be the chance that some harm will come out of it.

Dreams from One's Self

These dreams come from one's thoughts and are neither from Allah or Shaitan.

Lying About Dreams

Prophet Muhammad (S) said, "Indeed the worst of lies is that of a person who falsely claims to have dream." (Sahih Al-Bukhari) also 'Whoever claims to have dream which he did not have, will be ordered to tie two barley grains together, which he will never be able to do; and if somebody eavesdrop on some people's conversation which they didn't want him to hear or they tried to keep away from him, then molten lead will be poured into his ears on the Day of Resurrection; and whosoever makes a picture (of a being with a soul) will be punished on the Day of Resurrection and (will) be ordered to put a soul in it, which he will not be able to do." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

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Women's Rights In Islam - Part 1

The conditions of women in Arabia before Islam were like slaves or property. Their personal consent concerning anything related to their well-being was considered unimportant, to such a degree that they were never even treated as a party to a marriage contract.

Women were used for one purpose, and then discarded. They had no independence, could own no property and were not allowed to inherit. In times of war, women were treated as part of the prize. Simply put, their condition was unspeakable.
 
In addition, the birth of a daughter in a family was not an occasion for rejoicing, but was regarded with humiliation. The practice of killing female children was uncontrolled.

With the advent of Islam came the verse from the Quran condemning those who practiced female infanticide:

"And when the news of (the birth of) a female (child) is brought to any of them, his face becomes dark, and he is filled with inward grief! He hides himself from the people because of the evil of that whereof he has been informed. Shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in the earth? Certainly, evil is their decision."(An-Nahl 16:58-59)

And as part of a description of various events on the Day of Judgment, the Quran mentions:

"And when the female (infant) buried alive (as the pagan Arabs used to do) shall be questioned. For what sin she was killed? (At-Takwir 81:8-9)

Outside Arabia conditions for women were no better. In India, Egypt, and all European countries in the Dark Ages, women were treated worse than slaves. They were not regarded as human beings but as sort of a sub-species between humans and animals.

The rights of Muslim women were given to us by Allah (SWT), who is All-Compassionate, All-Merciful, All-Just, All-Unbiased, All-Knowing and Most Wise. These rights, which were granted to women more than 1400 years ago, and were taught by the perfect example of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), were given by the one Who created us and Who alone knows what rights are best for our female natures. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:

"O You who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will, and you should not treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the Mahr (bridal-money given by the husband to his wife at time of marriage) you have given them, unless they commit open illegal sexual intercourse. And live with them honorably. If you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allah brings through it a great deal of good." (An-Nisa 4:19)



The most basic right of a woman in Islam is the knowledge and recognition that she never has to ask or demand or fight for her rights which are guaranteed to her by Allah (SWT) Himself.

Islam considers a woman to be equal to a man as a human being and as his partner in this life. Women have been created with a soul of the same nature as man’s. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:

"O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever and All-Watcher over you." (Al-Nisa 4:1)

And in the words of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW),

"Assuredly, women are the twin halves of men." (Sahih reported by Abu-Dawud (RA)

Islam does not blame Eve alone for the First Sin. The Quran makes it very clear that both Adam and Eve were tempted, that they both sinned and were both forgiven after their repentance. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:

"Then Satan whispered suggestions to them both in order to uncover that which was hidden from them of their private parts (before); he said: "Your Lord did not forbid you this tree save you should become angels or become of the immortals." And he (Satan) swore by Allah to them both (saying): "Verily, I am one of the sincere well-wishers for you both." So he mislead them with deception. Then when they tasted of the tree, that which was hidden from them of their shame (private parts) became manifest to them and they began to stick together the leaves of Paradise over themselves (in order to cover their shame). And their Lord called out to them (saying): "Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you: Verily, Satan is an open enemy unto you?" They said: "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers." (Allah) said: "Get down, one of you an enemy to the other (i.e. Adam, Eve, and Satan, etc.). On earth will be a dwelling-place for you and an enjoyment, - for a time." He said: "Therein you shall live, and therein you shall die, and from it you shall be brought out (i.e. resurrected)."(Al-A’raf 7:20-25)


In Islamic law a woman is an independent, unique individual in her own right. She has the same responsibilities towards herself, towards Allah (SWT) and towards other human beings as the male, and will be punished or rewarded in the Hereafter without discrimination towards her female gender.

There is no compulsion in religion according to the Quran:

"There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taghut [anything worshipped other then the Real God (Allah)] and believes in Allah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower."
(Al-Baqarah 2:256)

A Muslim woman is not permitted to change her family name to her husband’s name upon marriage. She is always known by her father’s name, as a mark of her own identity. In choosing a marriage partner, her consent to accept or reject any prospective suitor for marriage must be respected. A Muslim woman has the right to seek divorce, if necessary within the laws of Islam.

Muslim women are not forbidden from going out in the community, working, or visiting relatives and female friends, if there is no objection from their guardian/husband and they are covered and behave and speak according to Islamic guidelines and, if necessary, escorted by their Mahram (a close male relative).

However, a woman’s home should be the main base that she works from. Allah (SWT) instructed the wife’s of the Prophet (SAW):

"O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allah), then be not soft in speech, lest he is whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy or evil desire for adultery, etc.) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honorable manner. And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance, and offer prayers perfectly (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah wishes only to remove Ar-Rijs (evil deeds and sins, etc.) from you, O members of the family [of the Prophet (SAW)], and to purify you with a thorough purification." (Al-Ahzab 33:32-33)

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Excellence of promoting greetings

The Islamic form of greeting, that is to say, “As-Salamu Alaikum”, creates among each other a sense of cohesion and feelings of respect for one another. This is part of the obligations that the Muslims have towards each other.

Bukhari Sharif :-

1) Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-as (Ra) reported:
A man asked the great Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM): “Which act in Islam is the best?”
Hazrat replied “To give food, and to greet everyone, whether you know the person or you do not.”

2) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Ra) reported: The Prophet said “When Allah created Adam (AS), Allah said to him to go and greet that company of angels who were sitting there and then to listen to what were going to say in reply to his greetings, because that would be his greeting and his offspring’s greetings. Adam (AS) said to the angels “As Salamu Alaikum (May you be safe from evil). The angels replied “As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah (May you be safe from evil and Mercy of Allah be upon you.)

All Occasion Greeting Card Assortment, box of 10 cards and envelopes

Hence, the Islamic form of greeting has been in existence since the days of the Prophet. According to some Hadith, it is better to add in response - wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu (and the Mercy and Blessings of Allah). Feeding the poor and the destitute is an act of goodness and so is the fulfillment of the needs of the indigent. 

Moreover, greeting everybody, whether an acquaintance or a stranger, is part of good manner and etiquette. Both of these acts generate mutual love and remove hatred and ill will from our hearts. We should practice it as often as we could, i.e. when leaving the house, coming back home, meeting our elders or even when meeting the ones who are younger than us in age. It is a form of acknowledgement that generates love, respect and blessing of Allah on the Muslims.