Summer Course

Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu,

The Summer Vacations are about to begin in a few days...Most of the students would be thinking to themsselves, "Phew! A long awaited rest." Mothers would probably be worrying,"Lord, Help Me! How am I gonna handle them all day, These kids of mine will wreak havoc..."

Well, What are you upto this Summer? Many of us intend to travel, What about the others? Have u made any plans? If the reply is, "Nah! Gonna hog and sleep and enjoy these moments of peace..." , I would like to remind you :

"So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for Allah's worship. And to your Lord (Alone) turn ( all your ) intentions and hopes." Surah Ash-Sharh, Verses 7 -8.

Now that we have some free time on our hands, this is the apt opprtunity for us to invest in our spiritual future...our Never-Ending future...our True Future...
I can already hear cries of "Oh no! The Summer is my only chance to chill out and have fun...I've been working hard and I deserve a break!"
Well, We all have to keep on working untill we reach our graves...Only then can we obtain a "break". We definetely don't wanna be with those who regret then...
So start investing in your spiritual future, You will only reap what you sow, Let this summer cut out all your excuses!

Enroll your kids for Islamic Programs, Summer Camps, Courses...Don't delay or you'll be put on the waiting list...
Engage yourself in Islamic activities as well...Take a course, Volunteer for an Islamic Cause, Teach Islam to your own children and the neighbours'...there are countless options...

I am unaware of the Summer programs being held in your area, but I reside in Bahrain and I would like to invite you to one such Course to be held here, If u live in Bahrain, and are female, make sure you don't miss it!

Dar Al Iman, Gudaibiya is offering Women of all ages a Comprehensive Islamic Course this Summer. In it you will be able to learn the Translation and Explanation of Surah Al-Hujurat...an indispensible Surah which lays down a general code of Behaviour and a set of moral ideals for Muslims as well as all mankind. Moreover, you can also learn Basic Qur'anic Arabic Grammar which aids one in the undertanding the Qur'an better. Students will also be taught Ahadeeth and Dua's.
The duration of the course is from 9th July to 24th July.
Interested ones can enroll their names by calling 17717097 . Alternatively, you can email your Name, Address and Telephone Number at daraliman@hotmail.com

More information can be obtained at 17717097 or by emailing daraliman@hotmail.com

Spread the word, and invite your daughters, friends, mothers, sisters, wives, colleagues, and your near and dear ones to join.If you aren't in Bahrain, but know someone that is, please let them know.
Hope to see you there!
Fi Amaan ALLAH.

A Tribute To Mothers

Assalaamualaykum, I received this in my email inbox today...

Those of you who still have your mothers with you, this is something to ponder and to witness as your life unfolds. Those of you who, no longer have your mothers with you, this may be something that sparks a memory for you. Those of you who are mothers, this is something for you to think about as you move through life with your children. Those who have no children, this is something to think about when you encounter children along your life's path -- you know mothering is not relegated to a biological parent only!!
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."
But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."
Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."
And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, "A little patience and we are there." So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you." And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I have given them strength."
And the next day came strange clouds which darkened the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: "Look up. Be Brave, Allah is with us." And the children realised, and became firm, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, "This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children the awareness of the Almighty."
And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage.
And when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see that her time had come to return to her Lord. And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them." And the children said, "You will always be with us, Mother, even when you have gone to Allah." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, her eyes closed entering the next stage in life's journey. And they said: "We cannot see her no-more, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence." Your Mother is always with you.
She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. She's the place you came from, your first home, your best friend, your keeper of your secrets, always on your side; always to protect you; always to love you. And nothing on earth can separate you.. Not time, not space...not even death!
To all our mothers.
May we never take you for granted.
O Allah, forgive our parents as they looked after us when we were small. Grant them Jannat al-Firdaus, the Highest stage in Paradise. Give them that which is best in this world, the best in the hereafter, and Protection from the fire. O Allah, make them among the residents of Jannah, with the Prophets, the righteous, the muttaqun, and the martyrs.Ameen.

The Hands That Rocked The Cradle

Assalaamualykum,
This is first poem I've written...Hope u like it...

The Hands that Rocked the Cradle


The Hands that slapped your face today...

...are the same hands...

...that were the first to hold you...
...that cleaned you when you soiled your daipers...
...that rocked your cradle so you could sleep...
...that supported your back so you could learn to sit...
...that fed you your first morsel...
...held your tiny hands and taught you to walk...
...that bathed you everyday...
...that laundered and ironed your clothes for you...
...that wiped away your tears...
...that picked you up when u fell...
...that cooked your favourite food for you...
...that waved you good bye to school...
...that sewed back the button in your shirt...
...that patted your head out of love...
...that bandaged your wounds...
...that blew innumerable kisses to you...
...that held your hand and taught you to write...
...that patted your back when you won your first trophy...
...that tucked you to bed...
...that steered the wheel to take you to parks and parties...
...that gave you your pocket money...
...that gifted you your first mobile...

...the same hands... that are held up in Du'a...
...today and always...
...pleading ALLAH for your wellbeing...your health...your success...your prosperity...your happiness
...and...
your love...your attention...your obedience...your time...

Go kiss those hands that slapped your face today!

© 2005 - UmmIlyaas

Abu Hurayrah (raa) said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam, say, "May he perish! May he perish! May he perish!" It was asked, "Who, O Messenger of Allah?" The Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam, said, "He whose parents attain old age in his life, one or both of them, and he does not enter Paradise (because of his goodness towards them)."

I CAN?

Assalaamualaykum,
I received this in my email today...
I CAN?
Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it will achieve. Dream great dreams and make them come true. Do it now!You are unique. In all the history of the world there was never anyone else exactly like you, and in all the infinity to come there will never be another you. Never affirm self-limitations. What you believe yourself to be, you are.To accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost - put foundations under them. Yes you can. Believing is magic, you can always better your best. You don’t know what you can do until you try.Nothing will come of nothing. If you don’t go out on a limb, you're never going to get the fruit. There is no failure except in no longer trying. Hazy goals produce hazy results. Clearly define your goals. Write them down, make a plan for achieving them, set a deadline, visualize the results and go after them. Just don’t look back unless you want to go that way.Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don’t succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up. Wishing will not bring success, but planning, persistence and burning desire will.There is a gold mine within you from which you can extract all the necessary ingredients. Success is an attitude. Get yours right. It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen.
I CAN!

My Gratitude Journal

Assalaamualaykum!
What am I grateful for today?

• For my 4 month old son,Ilyaas. He is the greatest blessing I have received, the best thing that can happen to me.
• For having my mother with me, a huge help with Ilyaas.
• For having a roof above my head, there are many who are homeless.
• For my laptop, I think i would be a handicap without it.
• For my internet connection.

Its sad how we overlook ALLAH's blessings and focus on the things we don't have. Allah has said in the Qur'an " LA IN SHAKARTUM , LA AZEEDANNAKUM" ...{If you give thanx, surely we will increase for you.}

Now, it's your turn, what are you grateful for today?

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu!

Welcome to my blog!
My name is Shaz. I currently own the Seeking the Path to Jannah yahoo group which aims at the propogation of authentic Islam as well as to encourage creative writing. www.seekingthepathtojannah.tk. This will be an extension of my group. Anyone wanting to share some tips on how to get started with writing, u're most welcome. Thats all for now.

Fi Amaan ALLAH