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In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful.

In This Issue: Hurtful Speech Sincerity Ramadan Checklist Subscription Drive	July 30, 2010 - Shaban 18, 1431 Friday Nasiha: Issue 592 www.fridaynasiha.com | www.youngmuslims.ca
Living The Quran Hurtful Speech Al-Nisa (The Women) Chapter 4: Verse 148 "God loves not the public utterance of hurtful speech except by one who has been wronged. God is ever Hearer and All-Knowing." This verse is perhaps one of the most far-reaching of the Quranic enactments which offer guidelines on the restrictions that may be imposed on freedom of speech. Words uttered in public which hurt another person by violating his/her honour or causing him/her physical harm or loss of property, whether directly or indirectly (such as by abusing his close relatives or homeland), are all covered by this verse. Hurtful speech, in this text, comprises that which is addressed to an individual, to more than one person, or to the community at large. Furthermore, the text is broad enough to comprehend all modern methods and facilities which are used for publicity and broadcasting. In their commentaries on this verse, the commentators (mufassirun) indicate that the text here denounces the utterance of offensive speech absolutely, that is, regardless of the end it may serve or the context in which it may occur. The text does not, for instance, draw any distinction as to whether the speech so uttered consists of truth or falsehood, or whether it contemplates any kind of benefit. The only exception here is made for a person who has been wronged, and his/her cry for justice must be granted a hearing even at the expense of it being hurtful. Compiled From: "Freedom of Expression in Islam" - Mohammad Hashim Kamali, pp. 167, 168
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Understanding the Prophet's Life Sincerity Once, the Prophet (peace be upon him) took an oath, invoking sincerity (nasiha) on the part of his Companions. What was meant by this was that mutual relationships should be free from insincerity. One should always work for the welfare of others and try to do good for them. One should not let any harm touch others. All of one's efforts should be directed towards helping others. One criteria of this is that one should prefer for others what one likes for oneself. The Prophet speaks of this as a prerequisite of faith. He observes: "By Him in whose hand is my life, one does not attain faith until one prefers for others what one chooses for oneself." (Bukhair, Muslim) Compiled From: "Inter Personal Relations" - Khurram Murad, pp. 10, 11
Cool Tips! A Quick Checklist Of Ramadan Make a resolve to win the maximum favour of Allah: perform extra voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), make frequent Du'a and increase remembrance (Dhikr). Try to recite some Quran after every Prayer. In fact if you read 3-4 pages after every Prayer you can easily finish the entire Quran in Ramadan! Study theQuranic Tafseer (commentary) every morning. Invite a person you are not very close with to your home for Iftar, at least once a week. You will notice the blessings in your relationships! Bring life to your family! Everyday, try to conclude the fast with your family and spend some quality time together to understand each other better. Give gifts on 'Eid to at least 5 people: 2 to your family members, 2 to your good friends, and 1 to a person whom you love purely for the sake of Allah. Commit to an Islamic study circles to enhance your Islamic knowledge and practice. Plan to complete reading a book on Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) life in these 30 days. Donate generously to the masajid, Islamic organizations, and any where people are in need. "This is a month of sharing!" Share Ramadan and its teachings of love & patience with your neighbours. Learn how at http://www.soundvision.com/info/ramadan/ Initiate a project to promote or revive a 'forgotten' social cause in the Muslim and non-Muslim community: fight against racism, AIDS, drugs, cancer, smoking…etc. Did you know, our society, which constitutes only 20% of world's population, actually consumes 80% of world's resources! Volunteer at food bank or Anti-Poverty campaign, while fasting! Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of 'the night better than a 1000 months', Laylatul-Qadr. Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: It is the month of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never too late. Learn to control your tongue and lower your gaze. Remember the Prophet's warning that lying, backbiting, and a lustful gaze all violate the fast! Abandon foul language forever. Encourage others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon everything evil. Play the role of a Da'ee (one who invites to Allah) with passion and sympathy. Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late at night and devote yourself purely and fully to Allah in the I'tikaf retreat during the last 10 days of Ramadan. Compiled From: "Ramadan: A Time for Revival or Survival?" - Young Muslims Publication [Download and distribute]
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