Gathering engaged in Zikr

Abu hurairah RA and Abu Saeed RA both bore testimony to having heard from Rasulullah SAW, that the gathering engaged in Zikr of Almighty of Allah is surrounded by the angel on all sides, the grace of Allah and 'sakina' (peace and tranquillity) descend upon them, and Almighty Allah speaks about them, by way of appreciation, to His angels."

Important of Zikr

Rasulullah SAW said, "The contrast between a person who glorifies Almighty Allah and one who does not remember Him is like that between the living and the dead."

Missed Salat

Naufil bin Muawiyah RA narrates that he heard Rasulullah SAW saying, "A person who has missed one Salat is like one who has lost all his family and wealth."

Dont Neglect Salat

Abu Darda RA says, "My dear prophet SAW warned me saying, 'Do not ascribe anything as partner to Allah, though you may be cut into pieces or burnt alive or crucified; do not discard Salat intentionally, as Allah is free from any obligation to a person who knowingly neglects Salat; and do not take wine, for that is the key to all vices.

No Such Thing As A Moderate Muslim - Dr. M

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today asked Muslims to do away with false assumptions when declaring themselves as moderate followers of Islam because the religion is indeed moderate.

The former prime minister said Muslims did not need to defend themselves as moderate or liberal Muslims as this gave a picture that were only partial followers of Islamic teachings while others (teachings) were deemed extreme.

"Islam is already a moderate religion...there is no need for us to show that were are more liberal Muslims than others. We are Muslims...period," he said when opening the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Perkim) here.

Dr Mahathir, who is also Perkim president, said that even if some Muslims were labelled extremists, it was not because of the teachings of Islam but a lack of understanding of them or the religion being manipulated by irresponsible followers.

"There is nothing extreme about Islam if we follow its teachings as contained in the Quran," he said.

Dr Mahathir said the ummah (faithful) and Islamic nations must intensify efforts to dispel the notion held by many of Islam as being extreme, its followers ignorant, poor, do not know how to administer a country and are fond of asking for help from others.

He said that if the negative perception of Islam continued, it would adversely affect efforts to spread the religion as "no one would be interested to join a religion whose followers are seen as losers".

"People will only be attracted when there is a successful track record...as such only when Muslims become successful in all spheres or better than others in them can we successfully carry out effective missionary activities," he said.

According to Dr Mahathir, efforts must also be intensified to give a clear an correct picture that the religion was not an obstacle to progress.

"We must encourage followers who want to be successful and competitive. We should show that Islam does not stand in the way of followers who want to attain great achievements," he said.

Dr Mahathir said that there were also certain quarters in the country who claimed that Malays had converted to Islam during the time of Prophet Mohamad, some 1400 years ago when in fact they only did so about 600 to 700 years back.

"There are also many who recently converted (to Islam) but their faith is no less strong than longtime Muslims. In fact, new converts oftentimes show better faith than born Muslims," he said.

Touching on Palestine, Dr Mahathir said the conflict between the Jews and Muslims there was not because of religion but lands confiscated by the former.

"That is the main reason, not because Muslims and Jews cannot live together. History has proven that...this conflict is because Muslims lost their homes and lands," added Dr Mahathir.

-- BERNAMA

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Devotion to Salat

Salat is the most important of all forms of worship. It is, in fact, the first and foremost item to be reckoned with on the day of Judgement. Rasulullah SAW is reported to have said:
"Salat is the only line of demarcation between Kufr and Islam."

The vital importance of Propagation of Islam

There can be no doubt that the act of "amr bil ma'ruf wa nahi 'anil mungkar" is that solid pillar of Islam, on which each and every article of faith rests. It is for this very mission that Allah Ta'ala deputed all the Holy Prophets. If, unfortunately, it is ignored or forgotten and its methods and practices are given up, one has to say that very purpose of prophethood is totally defeated and rendered meaningless. Thereafter, the conscience, which is capital wealth of man, will wither and degenerate. Indolence and dullness of mind will prevail.

Jazakallahu Khair

Usama ibne Zaid RA narrates that Rasulullah SAW said: If the recipient of a kindness says to his benefactor Jazakallhu Khair (may Allah give you a better reward), indeed he has fully praised and been thankful. (Tirmidhi)

Note: To pray in these words express that I am unable to give you a better reward for this. Thus, these words carry praise for the benefactors. (Maariful Hadith)

Salam

Anas R.A narrates that Rasulullah SAW said to me: Sonny! When you enter your home offer salam to your family. It will be a blessing for you and the inmates of your home. (Tirmidhi)