• Feed RSS

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
 

Computer correctly identifies emotions for the first time



The field of neuroscience has been animated recently by the use of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or fMRI. When a person lies in an fMRI machine, scientists can see their brain activity in real time. It's a species of mind reading that promises to unlock the still mysterious workings of our grey matter.


In April, a team in Japan announced that they could identify when a subject was dreaming about different types of objects like a house, a clock, or a husband. Last November, another group of researchers using this technique was able to predict if gadget columnist David Pogue was thinking about a skyscraper or a strawberry.

What earlier studies couldn't determine, however, was how the subjects were actually feeling. A new study released today by Carnegie Mellon University, which also draws on fMRI, represents the first time researchers have been able to map people's emotional state based on their neural activity.

"Emotion is a critical part of our lives, but scientifically speaking, it's been very hard to pin down," said Karim Kassam, an assistant professor of social and decision sciences and the lead author of the study. The gold standard for understanding how people feel has been, quite simply, to ask them. "But if someone is embarrassed by sexually exciting stimulus or knows their views on racial matters are outside the norm, then this kind of self reporting breaks down."

Led by researchers in CMU's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the study had a group of actors look at words like anger, disgust, envy, fear, happiness, lust, pride, sadness and shame. As they did so, the actors tried to bring themselves to this emotional state. Their brains were monitored by fMRI and a computer modeled the results.

Based on these scans, the computer model could then correctly guess the emotion of the actors when they were shown a series of evocative photos. Each emotion essentially had a neural signature. The patterns of brain activity the computer learned were not limited to those individuals. Based on the scans of the actor's brains, the computer model could correctly identify the emotions of a new test subject who had not participated in the earlier trials.



The risks of research

The fact that science is as usual so heedlessly researching an area with so many possible risks for civil liberties and individual rights can't be called reassuring. The possible applications of this technology are horrific. Nobody ever seems to consider the possibilities of using science against humanity.

Genetic science is a case in point. Genetic information can be used to classify people in negative ways. In psychiatry, even blushing is considered a "mental disorder" by somebody prepared to formally classify it. What are the possibilities for a mind reading machine?

Will someone be required to submit to an emotional test to get a job, or for analysis for a court case? Can seeing your prospective boss be a basis for rejecting a job applicant, when "disgust" is recognised as the emotion being experienced? (You have to wonder how many job applicants could be feeling emotionally positive in that environment.)
 
 Your Divine Friend
 DR.BK.Satyanarayan 
   

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___
 

THE PERFECT COMPETITION

Often we wonder whether the rules of success have really changed in the world we live in today. Just a few years ago it was believed that Truth alone prevails. But do we have that faith in this statement anymore? Or is it just a saying reserved for the purpose of saying and hearing but not to be practiced. When we look around, we see that, those making progress in life do not really seem to follow this policy any more. And those who follow the principle of being honest, truthful and being good to others get defeated in many a field of life. We all know the difference between right and wrong but as we move along the journey of life, the dividing line begins to grow blurred. The desire to succeed makes us lose touch with reality and we succumb to various pressures. Soon we begin to follow what we call the law of competition, i.e., knowingly or unknowingly pulling others down, taking credit for others' work, doing things which show us in better light than others, become greedy and stop sharing God's gifts with His less fortunate children. Soon we lose ourselves and our innocence in the race of acquiring material possessions. We feel pressured and pulled from all sides. As we struggle to maintain our sanity, it is time to stop and contemplate the meaning of true success. Why does life seem such a burden, devoid of peace and happiness? When it's essential to face the competition in order to succeed, and we are doing what everyone is doing, then why are the things not going right? Even after acquiring everything we ever wished for, why don't we feel contented in the true sense? Why does money not give us the happiness that we want? It is because every action has an equal and opposite reaction. What we sow, so shall we reap. When we sow a seed of hatred, be it on a very subtle level, it grows into a tree of hatred, and gives us the same fruit. A seed of hatred and jealousy can never reap a
fruit of love and happiness. This is the eternal law of karma. Even when we don't realize, the law of karma is at work every second. We keep building our balance sheet of karma with every thought and every action. What is success in the real sense? Is it measured in terms of the material possessions we have or what people think about our social status? Can success be equated to holding a position of power? Is success really an outward thing or is it the inner state of being? Let's take a moment and look back at our lives. What are the moments that are closest to our heart? Is it when we acquired a new material possession or is it when we shared true happiness with someone or when we helped some needy person? Which moments will matter the most to us? If we think again, how would we define true success? May be we are running so fast in the race of life that we have forgotten what we are running for. We keep running, trying to get ahead of others, collecting material possessions and seeking pleasure in them till we hit an obstacle and fall. It is then that the time forces us to pause and think about what we had been doing so far and what really matters in life. We take time to sit back and comprehend only when the turn of time forces it upon us. But why wait for the time to give us that break?
The fact is that we truly live in a world of perfect competition. We always know when we are right and when we are not. There is an instant satisfaction or dissatisfaction that we derive out of every action, and our actions also get accumulated in our balance sheet of karmas which stays with us till we settle it down, be it positive or negative. Sometimes, certain things, whether good or bad, happen to us and to others around us and when we cannot explain or understand them with our limited vision, we often put it on fate or destiny or start blaming God. But, karmic philosophy tells us that nothing in life happens without a reason. The law of karma is accurate to the level of thought, and no action can escape it. What we perform today creates our future. With the limited perspective of present physical customs and circumstances, we can't really comprehend the functioning of the law of karma. Each and every action of the soul is getting recorded in the infinite Drama being played out on this World Stage.
The more we give happiness, the more we get it in return.Things turn in our favour when we expect it the least.Whatever good things we do, come to our rescue when we are truly in need and when no material possessions of the world can help us out. This is the power of good wishes given by souls who received happiness from us. So, we can benefit ourselves and others around us by understanding and living our life according to the invisible laws of karma and upholding the universal laws of peace, love, happiness and truth. Truth has immense power which makes us fearless. We, then, don't need anyone's approval for our acts because we know we are on the right side. So, let's think again. What is success and what is it that we really seek? Are we not living in a world of perfect competition where we don't need to ask for justice as it will prevail? The only thing we can do is not to lose faith and keep moving on the right path.

 Your Divine Friend
 DR.BK.Satyanarayan 
   

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___
 



 
Monet's Garden, Giverny, France
 
Change

It is wise to bend rather than to break. Those who change will get spiritual wisdom. Conversely, those who have wisdom will decide to change. Change is the first law of Nature.
 
 
With the right balance between discipline and love you will not waste your energy through words.
 
When you have to give directions to others or correct someone's mistakes, check if you are using more words than necessary and if you have the right balance between discipline and love. The right balance is to use words in a firm way, at the same time to have an attitude of love. When giving directions to someone, make sure you have the practice of having the right attitude towards that person. Where the attitude is of love, you'll find yourself accomplishing what you have to with few words.
 
 
Experiencing Freedom In Relationships

How much are you influenced by what others think of you and how they see you? The degree to which you act on the basis of what you think others want and expect of you, allows them to have power over your inner and outer world.

Important aspects are how you think others see you, how you want them to see you and how you see yourself. The person who is not conditioned by how others see them, and doesn't even think about how they would like to be seen, but who rather is comfortable with themselves, has a presence that generates comfort. Others feel fine around that person.

Let us learn to free ourselves from the conditionings that generate the thinking of how we want others to see us. Let us feel the freedom to let ourselves be how we want to be.

Try it and you will see that the results are amazing. That way, as you go along, you will take off the masks that you wear due to the fears of what others will say and think.
 
Soul Sustenance 

Understanding And Overcoming Fears

We are all afraid of something. We all have fears at some point or other during our lives, and one fear brings about other fears. For example, the fear of death brings about the fear of illness or the fear of accidents. The fear of rejection comes from the fear of being perceived as different. The fear of success or standing out comes of the fear of relating to people. From the fear of failure comes the fear of making mistakes; the fear of taking on risks; the fear of taking decisions, the fear of not being recognized at work. The fear of others includes the fear of the anger and aggressiveness in others, fear that they might reject you, fear that they might judge you.

Eliminating fears and liberating the mind requires a broad knowledge of how our mind and spirit work. Our spiritual conscience has to awaken for us to realize what the origin of our fears is and how to overcome them from the root. Fears are like a tree; we can cut off a branch, but then other branches or fears will grow. We have to go to the root and, even, the seed, to overcome the fears.

Tomorrow we shall list out some of the common fears.

(To be continued tomorrow …)

Message for the day
 
 
To understand and accept people's ideas is to increase the power of unity.

Expression: When one suggests something and the other accepts, it gives power to the gathering. So instead of expecting others to accept suggestions, it is better to understand and provide with what the other person needs. The more something is given with generosity there is happiness for the one who is receiving and for the one who is giving. And there is power because of being together in the task.

Experience: If I take something with force I find that others give it to me only temporarily. Instead if I give with happiness, I find that others are able to share with me with happiness. So what I give, I find, remains with me permanently. So there is an experience of fullness and the happiness of having attained even while giving. And with this I am able to experience the power of unity, and the joy of doing things together.

 
 Your Divine Friend
 DR.BK.Satyanarayan 
   

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
As-Salam Alaikum, 
 
 
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Laylat al-Bara'ah Night of Salvation
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs221.snc4/38413_415005305333_672380333_5256340_3886437_n.jpg
The 15th night of Shabaan is a very blessed night. According to the Hadith Shareef, the name of this Mubarak night is "Nisf Sha'baan" which means 15th night of Shabaan. The reason for this special night to attain its name of Laylat al-Bara'ah, meaning the Night of Salvation, Seeking Freedom from Torment and Calamity, is that in this night the blessing and acceptance of repentance may be accomplished. Laylat al-Baraa'ah in Persian, as well as in Urdu, is called Shab-e Bara'at. It is the special night of seeking forgiveness and repenting to Almighty Allah, remembering our past sins and sincerely settling the mind that one will never commits sins in the future. All the deeds that are against Shari'ah must be totally avoided so that our Du'a and Istighfaar, hopefully, will be accepted.

A Letter of Imam al-Ahl as-Sunnah towards All Muslims
Imam of Ahl as-Sunnah, Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Ummah, Allamah, Mawlana, Al-Haaj, Al-Hafidh, Al-Qari, Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Rida Khan [Alaihir raHmah wa ar-Ridwan] wrote a letter to one of his disciples emphasizing repentance before onset of Shab-e-Bara'at. Same is being presented here due to its worthiness:

Shab-e-Bara'at is about to come. On this night, the deeds of all servants are presented in the Exalted Court of Allah. For the sake of the Most Dignified Rasool (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him), Allah forgives the sins of the Muslims except that of a few. Among these are those two Muslims who bear mutual hostility for some worldly reasons. Allah says: 'Leave them as they are, until they mend their relations'.

Ahl-e-Sunnat should end discords and mend relations before sunset of 14th Sha'ban. Fulfil the rights of others; else get waiver so at the book of deeds is presented in His court devoid of rights of others. Regarding the rights of Allah, mere sincere repentance is sufficient. It is mentioned in a Hadith:

التائب من الذنب كمن لا ذنب له
Whoever repents of his sin, is as if he has not committed the sin at all. [Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 4250]

If one abides as advised, (by the grace of Allah) there is a strong hope of forgiveness in this night provided his beliefs are perfect. (He forgives sins and grants mercy)

This practice of bringing brothers in Islam close to settle discords and fulfill the rights of each other is being in effect here since long. Hopefully, you will inculcate this good practice among the Muslims of your environs to become deserving of the reward mentioned in the following narration:

من سن في الإسلام سنة حسنة فله أجرها وأجر من عمل بها الى يوم القيمة لاينقص من أجورهم شيء
He who initiates a virtuous tradition in Islam, there is reward of it for him and also the reward of all those acting upon it will be written continually in his account of deeds until the Day of Judgement without any decrease in the rewards of those acting upon it.

Pray for this Faqir (lowly servant of Allah) to be blessed with absolution and peace in the world and in the Hereafter! I remember you in supplications and will keep doing so. It should be made clear to all the Muslims that concord and pardon all should be made from core of the heart. Neither mere utterance by tongue is sufficient and nor lip-service is liked in the court of Allah.

— — —
والسلام
Faqir Ahmad Rida Qadiri
from: Bareilly
Five Blessed Nights

Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu has narrated that the Beloved and Blessed Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam has said, 'There are five nights in which Du'a is not rejected: the first night of Rajab, the 15th night of Sha'ban, the night between Thursday and Friday, the night of Eid-ul-Fitr and the night of Eid-ul-Adha (the 10th Zul-Hajja-tul-Haram). [Tarikh Dimishq li-ibn 'Asakir, Vol. 10, Page 408]

How to welcome the Night?


On this auspicious night, you should perform fresh Ghusal and Wudu and perform the two Rakaat of Tahhiyatul Wudhu. In every Rakaat, after the Suratul Fatiha, you should read Ayatul Kursi once and Surah Ahad 3 times. Also perform eight Rakaats of Salah with four Salaams.In each Rakaat after the Surah Fatiha, you should read the Ayatul Kursi (once) and Surah Ikhlas fifty times.

What to Recite immediately after Sunset?


After sunset, you should recite "La Hawla walaa Quwwata illa Billahil-aliyil Azeem" forty times with three times Durood Shareef before and after. It is mentioned that by reciting this, Almighty Allah will forgive forty years of your sins and forty Hoors will await to serve you in Jannat al-Firdous.

Countless Mercies


Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has stated: "Verily! Almighty Allah directs His Special Grace on the world on this Night. He forgives my Ummah more than the number of wool that is found on the sheep of the Bani Kalb". We should remember that in those days the Bani Kalb possessed the most number of sheep that any other tribe.

How great is the Mercy of Almighty Allah on this night that He forgives millions of Muslims. We also realize from this that these numbers can only pertain to the Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah collectively, for the righteous followers of the Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali indeed number millions of Muslims.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs194.snc4/38018_415005645333_672380333_5256347_6366771_n.jpg

The visitors of this Night


It is narrated that the departed souls (Arwaah) of the Muslims visit the houses of their friends and relatives on this night and proclaim: "O people of the house! You stay in our houses and enjoy the wealth that we have left behind. You use our children and take work from them, please perform our Esaale Sawaab. Verily our deeds have become complete, while your record of deeds is still spread".

If the people of the house perform the Esaale Sawaab and Khatam Shareef on this night, then the Arwaah depart will the Sawaab extremely happy and overjoyed all the time making Du'a for the people.


Visit to the Cemetery


Hadrat Ayesha Siddiqah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha) reports: "One night, which was the 15th of Shabaan, I did not find the Beloved Prophet (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) in the house so I went in search of him. After a long search, I found him in al-Baqi' (the cemetery of Madinah) offering Du'a for the deceased and praying for their forgiveness". [Bayhaqi]

A special point must be made to visit the cemetery during this night and pray for the deceased buried therein, as the Most Beloved Prophet (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) is been reported as having visited the cemetery on this night and spending a long time therein, lamenting, reading and praying for the deceased.

To keep Fast


According to the Hadith Shareef which is narrated by Ibn Hibbaan (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu) that Rasoolullah (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: "When the night of 15th Shabaan arrives spend the night awake and keep fast the next day".

Hadrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) reports that the Most Beloved of Allah
(SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said often in his Khutba (sermon): "O people! Lighten and cleanse your bodies by way of fasting during Shabaan, so that it shall be easy and helpful to you for the fast during Ramadan. Whoso fasts for three days during Shabaan, all his past sins are wiped off". [Bayhaqi]

Sayyiduna Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu has reported that the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, 'When the 15th Night of Sha'ban comes, do Qiyam (for worship) in the night and observe fast in the day. No doubt Allah reveals special Divine Manifestation on sky above the earth from the time of sunset and announces, 'Is there anyone seeking forgiveness so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking sustenance so that I may grant him sustenance? Is there anyone afflicted so that I may relieve his affliction? Is there so and so...' He keeps announcing it until the time of the Fajr.' [Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 2, Page 160, Hadith 1388]

Fasting is also recommended on the 13th, 14th and 15th of Shabaan.


How to spend the Night?


On this night, perform Nawaafil, recite the Qur'an Shareef, recite abundant Durood Shareef, Istighfaar and Kalima Tayyibah. It is also mentioned that if one reads Surah Dukhan seven times on this night, Almighty Allah will reward you with 70 worldly needs and 70 deeds for the Hereafter.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs107.ash2/38664_415005590333_672380333_5256341_4164426_n.jpg

Do not be amongst deprived of Mercy


Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: "Almighty Allah forgives all Muslims on this night, besides the fortune tellers, the magicians, the alcoholics, those who disrespect their parents and those who take part and encourage adultery".

In another narration, the following people have also been mentioned:

  • One who deals in usury (Riba),
  • One who wears his trousers below his ankle with pride and arrogance (In Arabia, people displayed their wealth and boasted in this manner),
  • One who creates disunity among two Muslims,
  • The person who unjustly takes away the right and property of another Muslim and has not yet rectified himself.
All these persons are not shown Mercy on this auspicious Night.

A humble appeal to seek pardon and ask Allah's forgiveness


Dear Muslim brothers, the Bountiful Allah in His Infinite Mercy has provided us with such an auspicious night so that we may take advantage of it and repent for our sins,and thus obtain His Grace and Favour. It is for us to take full advantage of it. During this night, offer special prayers and repent sincerely for our past sins and ask for His Forgiveness.

Also on this night the Doors of Mercy and Forgiveness are opened wide, and those who sincerely grieve over and repent for their past sins and seek forgiveness from Allah are pardoned and forgiven by the Grace of Allah the Merciful.


Each Tasbih or Du'a should begin and terminate with the recital of Durood Shareef and one who wishes for the acceptance of his Du'as should use the Wasila of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam).

It is mentioned in "Gunyah at-Talibeen" that the month of Shaban according to some narrations is related to Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam). So, it is our duty, as the Ummat of Rasoolullah (SallAllahu Ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam) to love and respect this month more than any other month (besides Ramadan). We should also offer abundantly salutations (Salaat-o-Salaam) upon the Most Beloved Prophet (SallAllahu Ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam).


While we are praying and asking for ourselves and family, we should also remember in our Du'as the Muslim Ummah facing calamities in many parts of the world, that may Allah Ta'ala grant them the strength and Istiqaamat (steadfastness) in Deen. Those weak Muslims who are under pressure from the West and modernisation, may Allah Ta'ala guide them and show them the right path so that they be in touch with their glorious past. Aameen. May Almighty Allah guide us on the path of the Ambiya and the Awliya. Aameen.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs120.ash2/39327_415005690333_672380333_5256348_5999546_n.jpg

Nafil Salaah to be read on Shab-e-Baraat


Basharat of Jannat: Sayyiduna Rasulullah (
SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) is reported to have said that Allah Ta'ala instructs and assigns 100 angels to the person who performs 100 Nafil Salaahs on this auspicious night – 30 of which will bring the good news of Jannat, 30 angels to protect one from the Azaab (Punishment) of Dozakh (Hell), 30 to remove all misfortunes and miseries of this world and 10 angels to protect one from Shaitaan.

The Guardian of Imaan: After performing Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs of Nafil. In the first rakaah, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlaas 3 times and Surah Falaq once.In the second rakaah, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlaas 3 times and Surah Naas once. After Salam, make Du'a and ask Allah to protect your Imaan.


Barakah in Rizq: After Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs of Nafil. Thereafter, read Surah Yasin once, Surah Ikhlaas 21 times and Du'a Nisf Shabaan once. Then, make Du'a for Barakah in Rozi and ask Allah not to make you dependent on anyone.


Long Life filled with Piety: After Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs of Nafil. Read Surah Yasin once. Then read Du'a Nisf Shabaan once. Thereafter, make Du'a for long life filled with piety and righteousness.


Reward for ten thousand good Deeds: Anyone who performs 20 rakaahs of Nafil after Maghrib in such a way that after Surah Fatiha, recites Surah Ikhlaas 10 times in every rakaah, will be rewarded abundantly by Allah Ta'ala, and ten thousand good deeds will be recorded in his Amal Namaa (Book of Deeds).


Death with complete Faith/Imaan: Anyone who performs 2 rakaahs of Nafil on the last Friday of Shabaan between Maghrib and Esha will die with full faith and Imaan. After Surah Fatiha, one should read Ayatul Kursi once, Surah Ikhlaas 10 times and Surah Falaq and Surah Naas once in both rakaahs. If the person who reads Nafil in such a way dies until the next Shabaan, will die with Imaan, Inshaa-Allah.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs203.snc4/38503_415005740333_672380333_5256349_4697025_n.jpg

Sincere Advice: The performing of Salaat al-Tasbeeh on this night is also very virtuous.




-- -- ------------------------------------------------------------- "VU CLUB" | Learning and Entertainment | -------------------------------------------------------------   For study material join VU Club at: http://vuclub.net/ & http://vuforum.net/   To post to this group, send email to: vu-club@googlegroups.com   For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vu-club?hl=en?hl=en   Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/190713217644560/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VU CLUB" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:vu-club%2Bunsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.    

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___
 


Abu `Amr (also called Abu `Abdullah and also Abu Laila) from `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: After the burial of a dead man, the Prophet (PBUH) would stand by the grave and say, "Ask Allah to forgive your brother and supplicate for him for steadfastness because he is being questioned (about his deeds) now."[Abu Dawud].


Commentary:

We are told in this Hadith that two angels question man in the grave. Allah helps a true believer in answering correctly. He says to the angels, "Allah is my Rubb. Islam is my religion. And the man sent by Allah as His Prophet is Muhammad." A condemned person will say, "Aa, Aa, I do not know." We are, therefore, particularly instructed that after the burial of a fellow-Muslim, we should supplicate beside his grave for his being firm-footed against the ordeal to which he will be subjected.
161/946 - Riyad Us-Saliheen (Gardens of the Righteous)


`Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were accompanying a funeral procession in Baqi` Al-Gharqad (graveyard in Al-Madinah) when the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) proceeded towards us and sat down. We sat around him. He had a small stick in his hand. He was bending down his head and scraping the ground with the stick. He said, "There is none among you but has a place assigned for him either in the Jannah or in the Hell." The Companions said: "O Messenger of Allah, should we not depend upon what has been written for us (and give up doing good deeds)?" The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Carry on doing good deeds. Every one will find it easy to do such deeds (as will lead him to his destined place) for which he has been created."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


Commentary:

The subject of this chapter is exactly related to the Hadith accounting for reasons of giving a sermon speech beside the grave. As the dimension of the world's impermanent nature and a heart-moving scene directly confront a man's eyes on this occasion, any moral exhortation is most likely to touch the heart. Secondly, the good or bad deeds of man during his fixed life span in this world prefigure in Allah's Knowledge, and He has ordained the good or bad end of everybody. But this does not mean that man is simply helpless in doing what Allah has predetermined. Indeed, Allah already knows that such and such a person will adopt the righteous conduct and meet a good end; and such and such a person will take to the mischievous way and consequently meet a bad end. Unless man has access to Allah's Knowledge and the Preserved Tablet (which is impossible), he is not supposed to give up the right conduct by banking upon His Knowledge. When he is totally ignorant of the Sacred Writ on his ultimate end, he has no other choice but to continue endeavouring in good pursuits. Allah has given him the freedom of choice and will subject him to accountability on this count alone. Moreover, it is the Divine principle that He helps everybody do only that type of work - facilitating it to him as well - which is germane to his bent of mind. Then, there is no reason that man should lag behind in embarking upon the virtuous path and not try to seek the Grace of Allah.
 
160/945 - Riyad Us-Saliheen (Gardens of the Righteous)


 

If rest other Months were Stains, Let

Ramadan be the Cleaner !!

 

Have you ever wondered why it is difficult to concentrate in your prayer? Or why your faith throughout the year is not on a high like it is during Ramadan or through Hajj? Maybe it is because we usually jump straight from a phone conversation into Takbir or because we just go with the flow in Ramadan and are influenced by the environment around us and not our own 'real' feelings.
 
A lot of us usually live life and have our faith dependent on an upcoming major event i.e. "I'm going to start reading a page of Quran a day as soon as Ramadan starts; I'm going to start praying Qiyam every night when I come back from hajj; or, I'm going to stop smoking when my child is born."  And because of this way of thinking we usually end up with an anticlimax; we don't end up giving up smoking, we don't end up praying Qiyam and we start reading Quran but then get back to our normal old self after a few days or weeks.
 
This is because these 'statements' or 'feelings' are based on impulse and not a real thought out plan. We usually don't prepare for Ramadan or hajj or have a plan for our faith to stay at the increase; we just go with the flow and expect it all to happen. Well, it doesn't!
Wouldn't you love to enter the month of Ramadan on a real high and have the effects of this beautiful month be a permanent impact on your life thereafter? How can this be done? Below are the 8 steps for a Legacy of a Ramadan.

Step 1 – Create a Ramadan Count Down
Counting down for Ramadan (whether it is done mentally or by keeping physical signs around the home or office) will help create hype and buzz in your mind and amongst the people around you. When you and others are counting down to the same event, it becomes part of regular conversation and excitement spreads.

Step 2 – Seek knowledge about Ramadan
This will help you ensure you will do things correctly and perfectly for Ramadan, it will create a hype as there are many motivational aspects and events in the month to look forward to and finally it is a reward reaper.  The more you know about Ramadan the more you can apply, hence multiplying your rewards.

Step 3 – Make a Ramadan plan
Be it reading the entire Quran, ensuring you pray taraweeh every night or inviting families over for iftaar; make a list of things you would like to achieve in the month and then how you plan on achieving these goals. It is important that goals are realistic and it is better that your life doesn't need to entirely take a different road in this month (i.e. take the month off work or change work hours etc.) so that you may continue to do these deeds after Ramadan. Knowing what you want to achieve in the month will help you stay focused. Ensure you plan your day every night before you sleep when Ramadan starts (try to continue this even after Ramadan).

Step 4 - Know your life
Be aware if Ramadan affects anything that is happening in the month or shortly after. Do you have exams during Ramadan? Or is there a major family wedding after Ramadan by a short time? Moving house? If so, plan for these events from now. Study now so that you are prepared for the exams before the month starts. Be packed and ready to go before Ramadan or plan that you do it after so that it doesn't take time away from your worship. The last thing you want to do is spend Ramadan at the shopping centres. Buy any Eid presents and prepare for any wedding before the month starts.

Step 5 – Prepare spiritually
We all know that Ramadan is about Fasting, Praying, Reading Quran and giving in charity. Start these worships early; don't expect to just click into it as soon as the first day of Ramadan starts. Start doing extra prayers from now, start revising and regularly reading Quran now, get used to being generous and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) and fast during Sha'baan.

Step 6 – Prepare your mind
Fasting is to refrain from more than just what we consume in our mouth. Start working on your patience; be extra vigilant with your conversations: ensure you are not backbiting, slandering or talking about useless things. 

Step 7 – Say 'good riddance' to bad habits
Know what bad habits you have and stop them from now, don't wait until Ramadan begins. If you sleep late, start sleeping early, if you are a Facebook junky start cutting down, have a coffee craze, slow it down etc. It might sound much easier said then done, but once you've committed yourself, purified your intentions – make sincere dua for guidance.  Insh'Allah, these bad habits will be easier done with than you ever expected.

Step 8 – Plan your life around your worship
For instance; instead of working through your prayer or setting up meeting etc., at prayer times, plan that you have a break at prayer time. Don't take your phone with you to the place you pray and forget the world as you stand between the hands of the almighty Allah (glorified and exalted be He).
Source: http://productivemuslim.com/


 

ALLAH'S Beautiful Name: AL-BATIN - The Inward; The Hidden
 
He is the First and the Last, the Outward and the Inward . He has knowledge of all things. 
( Surat al-Hadid, 57:3)
 
Look around your room. Everything you see has been designed and made by someone: the door, the CD-player, a picture hanging on the wall, the window, and so on. Now look through the window at the trees, the Sun, the sky, flying birds, and other people. If it is nighttime, you can watch the stars and the Moon. Knowing that everything in your room has been made, is it not clear that everything around you also has been designed?
 
The truth of this assertion is apparent. If you cannot claim that a picture hanging on the wall was made by coincidence, then you also cannot claim that the Sun, stars, and the Moon are the result of coincidence. Everything you see on Earth and in the sky has a designer, producer, and creator. Our Lord, Who created everything with great artistry, introduces Himself to us through His creation.
 
When you look through the window you cannot see Him. However, Allah's existence, power, and artistry is clearly seen in His creation. This is the meaning that al-Batin conveys to us. His existence and control is clear in every corner of the universe, yet no one can see Him unless He wills otherwise:
 
Eyesight cannot perceive Him, but He perceives eyesight. He is the All-Penetrating, the All-Aware. ( Surat al-An'am, 6:103)


If Allah test a person does it means He loves him?

Explained by Shaykh Sulayman Ruhaylee

 

Question: The questioner says: If Allah loves a person He tries him with adversity, therefore if a person is befallen with misfortune is this proof that Allah loves this Muslim?

Shaykh Sulayman Ruhaylee: Pay attention brothers. Trials and tribulations, as it relates to them in general, have reasons. The first reason is due to the deficiency of the person because of his sins. So he will be afflicted with calamities due to his sins.

And the second reason is the shortcomings of the Muslim. Meaning: Allah desires for the slave a position in paradise but he is not able to reach it by his actions. Thus Allah says to the Angels; pour down upon him calamities in abundance. This is in order to raise his status; and these are two affairs.

And if a calamity befalls a person then he should have a good thought about his Lord and a bad thought about himself. So when he looks from his own perspective he says: "This is from my sins." And we all make mistakes. (And looking at it in this way) will allow him to leave off the sin. And when he looks at the situation as it relates to Allah the Glorified and Exalted he says: "Perhaps Allah wants good for me, perhaps Allah wants a high position (in paradise) for me."

Some of the scholars; we have heard them say; the individual as it relates to himself he views it due to his sins, and as it relates to others he views it due to them being elevated in status. Meaning, if a trial befalls you then you view that you have been afflicted based upon your sins. And if a trial befalls your brother then you view it as Allah desires to elevate his status, this is from the angle of having a good thought about your brother. And this is a good affair.

Some of the people, when a calamity befalls his brother they add to the calamity. Rather than giving them condolences and improving the situation, they inflict more punishment. If the person's child dies, if the person is in an accident, he comes and says: "Brother this is from your sins!"

And this is incorrect, even if the statement could be true. Rather he should improve the situation and give him condolences and approach him with good manners and say: "O my brother, there are some trials that contain a reward which was not sought after, so it they occur they are better for the person." For example the death of a child; the death of a child contains a great reward but this reward is not sought after. "The person does not want for his child to die, but if he dies there is a great reward. A house will be built for him in paradise. And I hope that this will be the case for you as it relates to your trial." "And we are deficient, and we are sinners, perhaps we have committed some sins and Allah desires to pardon us for our sins; and all praises belong to Allah." (He should say) something along these lines.

 

Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes Barbee

Does Reciting Surah al-Anbiyaa' protect us from Evil Eye? 

Shaikh 'Ubayd al-Jaabiree [Video | Arabic - English]

 

http://www.uvioo.com/video/?m=aaefanbox&so=yt&c=0&v=rPH62a6BBPw

 

 

If you would like to be added to this mailing group, please contact amsait@gmail.com







Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp

__._,_.___
Recent Activity:
Enjoy your stay at Rukhsana Group.
**********************************                      
Moderators Rukhsana Group:
Kazakhstani1303 & Mumtaz Ali.
Contact us at: kazakhstani1303@gmail.com
Rukhsana-owner@yahoogroups.com 
**********************************                      
.

__,_._,___