Humility The Head of State

By Prof. Dr. Elias Yunahar

Several times witnessed Omar Abdurrahman bin Auf sunna prayer at his home. What caught his attention, not the procedure of prayer, but prayer rug used by Umar. A head kegara with vast territory that stretches up to Egypt, managed to beat two great empires, the Byzantine and Persian, just pray on prayer mats are obsolete. Guilt arises in the liver Abdurrahman. He wanted to buy an expensive new prayer mats and beautiful to the Commander of the Faithful.

However, Abdurrahman doubt, whether Omar will accept it. He knew exactly the character of Umar who will not be any prizes though only a piece of mat.

Holy Is Half the Faith (2)

By: Ibn Tiangfei

In the previous article has explained about the importance of chastity for the people of Islam (along with some arguments from the Quran and hadith the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam). In this article will repeat some of the discussion of the previous article.

Indeed Islam is a religion of purity, so that Allah 'Azza wa Jalla makes holiness (thaharah) that perfectly legal conditions to be one of prayer. As word of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam,

"There is no holy prayer acceptable to God." (Narrated by Muslim).

Make Sense of Shame as a Shield of Faith and Taqwa

By: Ibn Tiangfei

Basically, human beings created by Allah SWT with some advantages that came with the man himself. When compared with other creatures, humans have a degree / higher positions. For example: man was created with a completeness of the passions, while the angels are not. Another example: man is created with the completeness have a mind, while the animal is not. Although the animals are equipped with lust, but because they do not have a mind, then they will spit desires with anyone, anytime and anywhere.

About the new convert Sarah Joseph: Like Assia in the House of Pharaoh

Islam today, said Sarah Joseph, an editor, has been distorted. A lot of information about Islam that far from the truth. "If I read a leaflet about Islam, maybe I do not want to convert to Islam. I am interested in Islam after reading the Koran and Hadith," she said co-founder of Emel magazine this.

Sarah is a British Muslim women who embrace God's religion is not from the path of descent and family. The woman who is now 33-year-old began to study Islam and read the creed at a very young age, 16 years old. Curiosity that led her to read a lot of Islamic literature.

Let the Wedding Held In Simple, Do not Overstated

By: Ibn Tiangfei

Marriage is something noble in the sight of Allah. Almost all people in the world longed for a wedding. Not just Muslims alone, people of other faiths also crave a wedding. Therefore, perhaps only a fool or a loss of a mind that does not want to get married. (Photo:itha-chan.blogspot.com).

Marriage is the nature of human life. Marriage in accordance with Islamic sharia is the only way for humans to be able to meet the needs of their lust. Apart from these ways, then including adultery and legal actions are unlawful. Adultery is a sin, including

large and according to Islamic law, the perpetrator gets a severe punishment. Regarding the punishment for adultery will be discussed in another article.

The legend of Santa Claus Coming from a Muslim city in Turkey

A small town in Turkey, Demre, each in December is always sumringah. It was here, in the city whose inhabitants are predominantly Muslim, Christmas character of Santa Claus comes.

Loh? Instead of Santa Claus from the North Pole? Paunchy, wearing a thick red, white beard hung down, and riding a reindeer? Apparently not. Archaeological evidence states of Santa Claus comes from Demre, Turkey, and he was not fat.

The legend of Santa Claus or Nicholas credible historians have existed since the year 343 AD. In this figure Nicholas died in Demre, which formerly City Myra. Myra-speaking population at the time of ancient Greece. He is best known by the name of Nicholas of Myra. His figure can still be seen on some sculptures at sites in Demre.

Grateful is The Key to Success

In a hadith narrated by Muslim narrated, one when the Prophet Muhammad to pray the night until his feet are swollen. Seeing this Siti 'Aisha was surprised, then said: "O Messenger of Allah why did you do worship in such a way when you have been promised by Allah SWT with the forgiveness of all sins whether past or present?" Holy Prophet replied: "No reasonable Did I become His servants are grateful. "

This hadith confirms, is not very high value of a thanksgiving? The question is whether we really are thankful for every blessing that God gave us? Have we take advantage of the blessings given him by his best? Do we ever feel guilty or sorry that did not use his good pleasure?

Make Sense of Shame as a Shield of Faith and Taqwa

By: Ibn Tiangfei

Basically, human beings created by Allah SWT with some advantages that came with the man himself. When compared with other creatures, humans have a degree / higher positions. For example: man was created with a completeness of the passions, while the angels are not. Another example: man is created with the completeness have a mind, while the animal is not. Although the animals are equipped with lust, but because they do not have a mind, then they will spit desires with anyone, anytime and anywhere.

Therefore, do not be surprised if we see the animal walk out with a naked (without clothes), do not be surprised if we see the animals associated with the opposite sex (sorry) in any place. Human beings are imperfect sight of Allah SWT, which is equipped with the human mind would be embarrassed if you do things like animal that has been mentioned earlier.

Married to Prevent from Zina Actions

By: Ibn Tiangfei

Marriage is very important in the life of the Islamic ummah. Islam strongly encourages marriage, because marriage is valid according to sharia means has completed half of his faith and follow the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. This is based on the words of the Prophet Muhammad,

"Whoever got married, then he has completed half of his faith. And should he devoted to God in maintaining the other half. " (Narrated by ath-Thabrani in Mu'jamul Ausath (no. 7643, 8789)).

"Whoever is blessed by God with a woman (wife) who Shalihah, then truly Allah has helped him to carry out half of his religion. Then let him devoted to God in keeping the other half." (Reported by ath-Thabrani in Mu'jamul Ausath (no. 976) and al-Hakim in al-Mustadrak (II/161)).

Singapore Opens India Mosque For the State Heritage

A 182-year-old building in Telok Ayer dedicated to Indian Muslims, would be reopened as a heritage center in May next year.

The building, called the Nagore Dargah, built about 1828 by Tamil Chulia Muslims from India. It was among 61 buildings on site which was established and protected for their historical value under the Preservation of Monuments Act.

The building will reopen as the Nagore Dargah Heritage Centre in May, as announced yesterday at the headquarters of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) at Braddell.