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“He who Angers you Conquers you”
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“Repel evil with that which
is best – We are well acquainted
with the things they say”
(23:96)
Man has been
created with many different
emotions and feelings which we
call human instinct. These
include both positive and
negative human emotions. Human
instincts have the potential of
bringing out the best or the
worse in man. Emotion for
example, could generate love,
kindness and humility; it may
also give rise to anger, fury
and rage.
The Qur’an
says that: “Man has been created
weak.” It is easier to succumb
to negative instincts that to
adhere to positive emotions of
respect, justice and
forgiveness. It is in these
moments of human weakness that
anger overtakes us in the same
way as intoxicants overtake the
intellect of an addict. Whilst
we cannot totally eliminate
anger we can however learn to
control it!
Anger is an
emotion that can range from mild
annoyance to intense rage. It is
a feeling that is accompanied by
biological changes in your body.
When you get angry, your heart
rate and blood pressure rise and
stress hormones are released.
This can cause you to shake,
become hot and sweaty and feel
out of control. When you are
angry your physical strength
increases and your spiritual
strength decreases!
Whenever, we feel enraged,
whenever we feel that anger is
getting the better of us, we
must remember that: “He who
angers you conquers you.” Anger
makes us loose our ability to
think rationally, we lose
control of our minds and
tongues. Anger makes us blind to
truth and reason. We succumb to
emotion instead of intellect.
Anger replaces dignity with
fury!
Ibn Umar states
that Nabi said “No slave gulps
down anything more virtuous in
the sight of Allah then gulping
down anger.” (Ahmed) The Quran
says: “Repel evil with that
which is best …(23:96) This
verse advises Muslims to respond
to provocation in a manner that
is best. Ibn Abbas says that
this verse means: “Control at
the time of anger and pardon at
the time of abuse.” He says: “If
people are able to control their
anger and pardon or forgive,
Allah will protect them so that
their enemies submit to them to
the extent that they become
close friends.”
“A
strong person is not one with
physical strength but rather one
who controls his anger.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)The true
mettle, the true grit and
strength of an individual is his
ability to control his anger
instead of his anger controlling
him.
It takes self
awareness and self-control to
manage and control your anger.
So next time you feel anger
raging in you do the following:
1. Read Ta’ awwuz
- It is narrated in Bukhari that
two people were arguing in the
presence of Rasulullah One of
the two became so angry that his
face went red and his veins
swelled. Rasulullah gazed at
him and said: “I know a sentence
if you were to say it your anger
will go away. Say: “I seek
Allah's protection from the
accursed devil"
2.
Change your posture –
“If you are standing sit down
and if the anger fails to
subside, lie down.” (Abu Dawood)
A change in posture allows for
critical ‘breathing space’ and
the diversion may help you
regain composure.
3.
Remain Silent – When
you feel compelled to blurt out
pause, remain silent for a while
and think before you speak.
Choose your words wisely, you
may have to eat them!
4.
Make wudhu - “Anger is
from Shaytaan and Shaytaan was
created from fire. And water
extinguishes fire."
5. Think
of the rewards of curbing your
anger – “One who controls his
anger despite having the ability
to vent it, Allah will fill his
heart with Imaan and peace”
6. Talk to yourself
– Are you angry or simply
haughty? Is there a better way
of expressing your feelings?
7. Look into the mirror!
- Your own imperfections should
allow you to tolerate the
shortcomings of others
8.
Fear the wrath of Allah
– What if Allah treats you as
you treat others?
Is it
worth it? “For every minute you
remain angry you lose sixty
seconds of happiness”
May
Allah grant us the ability to
control our anger, for whatever
begins in anger generally ends
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C O N T E N T
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Summarised
Jumuah Bayaan |
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Question and
Answer |
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Update |
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Message from the Ameer |
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I N F O R M A
T I O N |
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Min. Mahr |
R 260.17 |
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Mahr Faatimi |
R 13,008.66 |
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Zakaat Nisaab |
R 5,203.46 |
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Words of Wisdom |
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Hadith of the Week |
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Signs of the Time |
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Yahya related to me from
Malik that he heard that
Luqman al-Hakim made his
will and counselled his son,
saying, “My son! Sit with
the learned men and keep
close to them. Allah gives
life to the hearts with the
light of wisdom as Allah
gives life to the dead earth
with the abundant rain of
the sky.” (Muwatta
of Malik)
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Quotation
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Face and Honour |
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Abdullah bin Abbas
said: “You who commit a sin,
do not feel secure about the
results, for what goes along
with the sin is more serious
than the sin itself. Your
lack of shame before the
angels, who witness you when
you commit the sin, is more
serious than the sin itself.
Your laughter when you sin,
as you forget the punishment
of Allah is more serious
than the sin itself. Your
delight if you get a chance
to sin, is more serious than
the sin itself. Even your
disappointment, if you miss
a chance to sin is more
serious than the sin
itself.”
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Point of Reflection |
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Pecking Order |
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Distracted by what is far
away, he does not see his
nose. (Madagascar)
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Q and A |
Question:
A male
has embraced Islam. His
family would like to know
the Islamic position on
circumcision. Also, does his
name need to change to an
Arabic name?
Jazaak-Allah.
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Answer:
Circumcision is among
the salient features of
Islam and the way of the
Prophets ('Alaihimus
Salaam). When a male child
is born then he should be
circumcised at an age that
is bearable for him, which
is usually a few weeks or
months from his birth. When
a male accepts the fold of
Islam then he too is
required to circumcise.
However, if it is not
bearable for him due to
illness, weakness or old age
then he shall be excused.
[Ref: Shami Vol. 6 Pg. 751,
Aalamgiri Vol. 5 Pg. 356]
Although it is not a
requirement for his Islam to
change his name to an Arabic
name, yet we advise that he
change it on the basis that
he would be recognized just
by his name that he is a
Muslim.
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U P D A T E |
In
the Press
The
Star newspaper of 7 June 2011
(page 12) carries a comment by
Moulana Ebrahim I Bham entitled
Israel’s excuses growing tired.
You can access it
here
Legacy of Ulama in South Africa
Moulana Yusuf
Karan of the Muslim Judicial
Council’s Darul Iftaa and
Moulana Ayoob Kachwee, the
deputy president of the Jamiatul
Ulama South Africa addressed
ulama at the Baitul Hamd
auditorium on Saturday 4 June
2011 on the Legacy of Ulama in
South Africa.
A total of
about 140 participants attended
the event where the two senior
ulama recounted their personal
experiences in the early days of
their lives under most trying
conditions.
They
encouraged participants to
remain united and learn from the
examples of the predecessors who
sacrificed their lives in the
preservation of Deen through the
building of institutions and
infrastructure which should
never be taken for granted.
The programme is the latest
in a series focusing on the
lessons of the past in order to
motivate the up and coming
scholars.
Understanding Islamic Finance
and Banking
Moulana Taha Karan, the
principal of Darul Uloom Arabia
Islamia in Strand, Western Cape
presented to about 70
participants a lecture on
Understanding Islamic Finance
and Banking on Sunday 5 June
2011 at Umar Farooq Masjid,
Lenasia Ext. 8.
The
programme had been organised by
the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa
in Lenasia in order to
facilitate academic discussion
among ulama so as to empower
them in the understanding of
contemporary issues.
It is
envisaged that more similar
programmes on topical issue will
be organized in future,
insha-Allah.
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa
Meets Ulama of Benoni
Officials from
the Jamiatul Ulama South
Africa’s head office in
Fordsburg had a meeting with
ulama of Benoni last night after
Esha.
The meeting which
was hosted by at Dubai Centre in
Mackenzie Park was attended by
almost 100 ulama from the
greater East Rand region.
Proceedings included brief
addresses by Moulana Ayoob
Kachwee, the deputy president of
the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa
who presided over the meeting,
Moulana Abbas Ali Zubeir Ali.
Moulana Ahmed Mia and
Moulana Bilaal Vaid made
presentations on the setup and
decision-making process within
the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa
as an organization as well as
the on-going activities and
challenges faced after which a
discussion took place.
Moulana Ebrahim I Bham the ulama
body’s secretary general and
Moulana Haider Dhorat, the
station manager of Radio Islam
took questions from the floor on
a number of issues.
What
ensued in the discussions
underlined the need to redouble
efforts in propagating the
message of Islam in a positive
manner without need to denigrate
one another.
Benoni and
the greater East Rand are home
to many members of the ulama
fraternity of the former
Transvaal region.
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Summarised Jumu’ah
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Excellence of
Generosity |
“My people! Give full
measure and full weight,
with justice; do not
diminish people’s
goods.” (11:85)
“Woe
to Al-Mutaffifun (those
who give less in measure
and weight). Those who,
when they have to
receive by measure from
men, demand full
measure. And when they
have to give by measure
or weight to (other)
men, give less than due.
Do they not think that
they will be resurrected
(for reckoning), on a
Great Day? The Day when
(all) mankind will stand
before the Lord of the
‘Aalamin (mankind, jinn
and all that exists)?”
(83:1-6)
• Abu
Hurayrah radhiyallahu
anhu reported that a man
came to ask Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam to pay a debt
he owed him and spoke
rudely to him. The
Companions intended to
intervene but Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam said, “Let him
be. Anyone with a right
is allowed speak.” Then
he said, “Give him one
(animal) the right age
for the one he is owed.”
They said, “Messenger of
Allah, we can only find
an older, more valuable
one.” He said, “Give it
to him. The best of you
is he who is most
generous in settlement.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)
• Jabir radhiyallahu
anhu reported Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam said, “May
Allah show mercy to a
man who is generous when
he sells, when he buys
and when he asks for
settlement.” (Bukhari)
• Abu Qatadah
radhiyallahu anhu said:
I heard Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam say, “Whoever
wants Allah to save him
from the calamity of the
Day of Qiyaamah should
give more time to
someone in financial
difficulties or absolve
him.” (Muslim)
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Abu Mas‘ud al-Badri
radhiyallahu anhu
reported that Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam said, “A man
among those before you
underwent the reckoning
and no good at all was
found for him except
that, being a wealthy
man, he used to do
business with people and
used to order his
employees to make
allowances for anyone in
difficulties. So Allah,
the Mighty and Exalted,
said, “We have more
right to do that than
you,” and he was
pardoned.” (Muslim)
• Hudhayfah
radhiyallahu anhu said,
“One of the slaves of
Allah to whom Allah gave
money will be brought
before Him, and He will
say to him, “What did
you do in the world?” He
will say - and they
cannot conceal anything
from Allah – “O my Lord,
You gave me wealth and I
used to do business with
people. Part of my
character was excusing
others. I used to be
easy with those who were
wealthy and give time to
pay to those in
difficulties.” Allah
will say, “I have more
right to do that than
you. Pardon My slave.”
‘Uqba ibn ‘Amr and Abu
Mas‘ud al-Ansari
radhiyallahu anhuma
said: “This is how we
heard it from the mouth
of the Messenger of
Allah.” (Muslim)
• Abu Hurayrah
radhiyallahu anhu
reported Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam said, “Anyone
who grants a respite to
someone in difficulty or
absolves him, on the Day
of Qiyaamah Allah will
give him shade under the
shade of His throne on a
day when there is no
shade but His shade.”
(Tirmidhi)
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Jabir radhiyallahu anhu
reported that Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi
wasallam bought a camel
from him for two uqiyyas
and a dirham or two
dirhams, and he weighed
it for him and then gave
extra.” (Bukhari &
Muslim)
• Abu Safwan
Suwayd ibn Qays
radhiyallahu anhu said,
“Makhrama al-‘Abdi and I
brought some clothes
from Hajar and
Rasulullah sallallahu
alayhi wasallam came to
us and bargained with us
over some trousers. I
had a weigher, who was
paid, to weigh.
Rasulullah sallallahu
alayhi wasallam said to
him, “Weigh and give
more.” (Abu Dawud &
Tirmidhi)
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Message from the Ameer of
the Jamiatul Ulama |
Reach out and
Warm Hearts
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The wintry weather
conditions have had a
head-start especially in the
South Africa’s interior
regions. The end of May saw
a series of cold fronts,
which resulted in low
temperatures and cold
weather experienced. It is
now not only cold but also
wet in many parts of the
country.
Under these
conditions, children, the
elderly and sickly need our
utmost care and protection.
There are also those who
live in poor housing without
adequate heating.
At
a time when we are reaching
out onto the switches for
heaters, water geysers, and
electric blankets, we should
appreciate these as the
blessings for the Almighty.
Our sense of gratitude
increases and when we think
of the less fortunate,
exposed to weather elements,
with no recourse to change
their chilling reality.
Alhamdulillah, there are
a number of Muslim
organisations that have
taken the initiative of
distributing blankets to the
vulnerable as one way of
helping those in need.
My appeal to all Muslims
is to ask them to extend
their spirit of generosity
towards the needy and
vulnerable by contributing
towards the community
initiatives for bringing
some warmth to fellow
humanity.
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