RAMADAN MONTH IS COMING: BE PREPARED TO MEET IT

(Holy) RAMADAN MONTH IS COMING: BE PREPARED TO MEET IT.

Please visit the following links to know more about Ramadan and activities during Holy Month of Ramadan (the no.9 month in the Hijri Islamic calendar of 12 months).

http://www.ramadan.com.au/Ramadan Awareness Campaign as the name suggests, is an initiative designed to raise awareness of Islam through the education of Muslims and Non Muslims alike from Australia and International communities, during the most significant month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan. Locally it aims to promote unity amongst the broader Islamic community through a common platform...please read more on this Islamic site.http://www.ramadan.com.au/

http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/index.html

Introduction to Fasting / Ramadan
Ramadan: Overview
Full details of Fasting from Quran: Chapter 2:183-187
Ramadan : Reflections on Fasting
Religious Duties: A Gift From God: Fasting (Ramadan)
Spiritual Benefits of Fasting: Ramadan, A Gift of Rememberance
Misunderstandings and Violations in Ramadan
The Night of Destiny
Medical Benefits of Ramadan
Ramadan and Thanksgiving
Blessings of Ramadan
Night of Destiny
Ramadan: The Month the Quran was Revealed
Ramadan: Fasting to Enrich our souls
Blessed is the Month of Ramadan
Other Ramadan Links (including e-cards)

http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/index.htm
http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/story.htm
http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/eid.htm
http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/pillars.htm (five pilars of Islamic/Muslim faith).
Facts and Figures about the Islamic Faith http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/did_you_know.htm
Muhammad and the Holy Quran...http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/muhamd.htm

http://www.ramadantimetable.co.uk/ Welcome to Ramadan Timetable UK & Ireland 2008
Iftar Time & Suhoor Ends-CHECK THE TIMINGS ON THE ABOVE USEFUL SITE. ALSO CHECK FOR HALAL (ISLAMICALLY LEGAL) FOOD AND RESTAURANTS SERVING HALAL FOOD ETC.

http://writeoussisterspeaks.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/ramadan-goals-2008/
Ramadan Goals 2008

RAMADAN MONTH IN JAPAN: http://yvonneridley.org/yvonne-ridley/articles/ramadan-in-japan-4.html
http://subzeroinjapan.blogspot.com/2007/09/thank-you-my-hiroo.html....RAMADAN MONTH IN JAPAN...IRAN RESTAURANT IN JAPAN...HIROO MOSQUE

ISLAM IS COMING...

Dear brothers and sisters....

There is nothing to fear about Islam. We know that after Adam the first man, our fore father (peace be upon him) and the first Prophet of Almighty God Allah, Allah sent one Prophet whose name was Nooh (Nuh)-peace be upon him, in Iraq. It's about 10,000 years before. The people in that town were not all muslims. Perhaps majority of them had given up the worship of One God (Monotheism) Almighty Allah. Allah sent them a Prophet to teach them Islam and warn them of their misconduct and wrong ways of living and worshipping. He wanted to purify them and show His Mercy and the path to Salvation. Prophet Nooh lived among them preaching for almost 950 years because those days God had given a long life span to the people. The populaton was very few and the world needed to be populated by humans. By a short life span it was not possible. Perhaps this is one of the reasons, God gave them long life span.

Prophet Nooh started preaching them Islam as per God's guidance and command. But the people were always adamant. They started ridiculing and finally they came to terrorise the Prophet and Muslims who believed One God Allah and His Prophet Nooh. But the Prophets were sent by Allah and they did never succumbed to the terrorists and athiests. They would implore Allah for His help and also the guidance for the people. But in the case of these people of Prophet Nooh (Nuh or Noha) they were given sufficient time by Allah and finally Allah's Prophet beseeched Allah's punishment for these wicked people. Then Allah sent them the terrible rain for 40 days and that drowned them all except those who were already believers of Allah and His Prophet Noah and His Religion and Message (Islam).

Allah gave only One Religion Islam via all His Prophets for the people. But the laws were different at different times due to the nature of the period of the living conditions of the people. [(Finally Allah completed Islam at the hands of Final Prophet Mohammad (Muhammad)-peace be upon him) and gave the complete laws which were so flexible that they can be applied until the end of the world. This is the Decree of God and not the innovation of some arabs or other muslims. We don't have to boast. We don't have to boast how Allah has created the whole universe, stars much much bigger than the earch, Oceans and Seas that hold enornous amount of water and have great depths and if Allah unleashed them unto the world (part of human habitation), the water will be everywhere and none will survive except Allah willed so for him or her. Allah can save anything, that is upto Him to do. It is His capacity and truly in His power. Nothing is impossible for Him. Fire, Atombomb nor anyother thing can touch Him nor harm Him. All these could harm us and the created things.

Prophet Noah had built before this terrible rain and deluge, a ship under the guidance and command of Allah because Allah told Him to do so and to lead His Believers on this ship when the calamity will strike from Him. So all those who believed as muslims in Allah and Prophet Noah, were able to follow the Prophet and embark on this ship just in time when it started raining. The people laughed (who did not believe in Islam). But as the rain water increased the people were caught in the water and got swept away. If only they had believed in Allah and His Prophet instead of the idols and stones and trees whom they worshipped. Now these stones and trees were uprooted and they could not save themselves let alone save their worshippers.

Then from these about 70 persons who had become Muslims along with the Prophet Nuh or Nooh, were saved by Allah and they landed on some land and carried on their life as per Islam. Through these surviving 70 persons (men and women), Islam spread and also the human population. Now here we ask one question to all non muslims: How come they are here today if their ancient parents (these 70 persons) weren't there at all. Now understand that because of these 70 persons who were muslims, today all human beings are living. These Muslims are your and our fore-parents and we must recognise this truth.

We must respect Islam which is the Religion of Man from the beginning. Which was given to Adam-the first Prophet and our first parent also-peace be upon him by Allah.

Those who deny the truth of Allah, Islam, Qur'an, Prophet Mohammad have sufficient proofs and aruments to believe in Islam. So we should not be like the ungrateful and unlucky persons of the time of Prophet Noah (Nuh or Noha) who did not heed the call of Islam and got swept away in the enormous amount of water. If we can not fight against a few waves of water, then do you think that you can fight and win against Almighty, Superior Being, Allah -The Lord and God of all humans.

Moses, Jesus and all Prophets of Allah taught the simple truth, that is to worship Allah alone and believe and follow His Guidance and Commands and that is called as Islam by Allah Himself. This name Islam was given by Allah Himself and not the innovation of Arabs or Egyptians. So we can't fool our own intellect and wisdom. Let us believe in Allah, Islam, Qur'an and All His Prophets.

By believing in Islam, all people, Hindus, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Chinese, Communists, Athiests and others are confirming that they are thankful to Allah and they are His True Servants. They do not want to be led by mischief makers nor satan's agenda (to lead us to Hell Fire by taking us away from Allah). How sad and mad you will be if some one snatches away your baby? Now how can any human being allow himself or herself to be prevented from coming to Almighty Allah who gives all our food, air, water, etc....think over and over again and come to your just judgement.

Say : Allah is my only Lord and God and Muhammad (Mohammad-peace be upon him), is the (Final) Messenger and Prophet of Allah. Follow the light of Allah -that is His Book-Al Qur'an.

May Allah bless us all and make our homes, cities and places safe for all of us and save us in this world and after death from His Punishment. Aameen.....

TOURISM IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES: EXPLORE THE GREAT SIGHTS AND SCENES OF HISTORIC AND NATURAL IMPORTANCE

TOURISM IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES: EXPLORE THE GREAT SIGHTS AND SCENES OF HISTORIC AND NATURAL IMPORTANCE: YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO MUSLIM COUNTRIES TO VISIT AND ENJOY THE BIT OF SACRED LIFE:


Payvand's Iran News ...
03/23/08
Iran: Tourists Attractions
Report source: IRNAPayvand.com -- Iran is a country with enormous cultural and historical attractions which draw in landmark number of tourists in different seasons of the year, especially in spring and at time of Noruz, marking start of the New Year. The attractions and beauties of the country are scattered in different parts and cities of it. The most attractive tourist cities of the country are as follows:
ABYANEH Being a village of great antiquity, Abyaneh is like a living architectural and anthropological museum. It affords an impressive exponent of adaptation of man with his environment. It is located on the northwestern slope of Karkas Mountains, 20 kms away form Natanz. Considering the evidence found in Abyaneh, it dates back to antiquity, but its golden age was during the Safavid period. The village is expanded along the river, and its configuration indicates that the past people showed much consideration for security. The language spoken by the people in Abyaneh is similar to the Parthian language. Among the attractions of Abyaneh the Jam'e Mosque, Yarzaleh, Hajatgh Mosque, and Zeyaratgah are notable. Considering the evidence found in Abyaneh, it dates back to antiquity, but its golden age was during the Safavid period. The village is expanded along the river, and its configuration indicates that the past people showed much consideration for security. The language spoken by the people in Abyaneh is similar to the Parthian language. The Castle of Haman, two houses of Dervishes dating back to Safavid era, and the remain of two fire-temples dating back to Sassanid epoch (built in an architectural style called Chahar Taqi (four-arch style). YARZALEH MOSQUE Situated in one of the most ancient neighborhoods of Abyaneh, this mosque has an impressive sanctuary. The date carved on the front door indicates that the mosque dates back to 14th century Hajat gah Mosque Located beside Mt Sakhreh Kuh, this mosque dates back to the Safavid period. Its sanctuary has pillars of wood, on which some verses of the Koran have been inscribed. ZEYARATGAH Zeyaratgah meaning Shrine, is a magnificently impressive monument, attracting a large number of visitors each year. There are flowerbeds, brooks, a pool and a large veranda opening onto the vivid green valley of Abyaneh, making Zeyaratgah a place worthwhile seeing. QAZVIN The city of Qazvin is located west to Tehran. It is founded in the time of Sassanid Shapour I, famous as Shad Shapour, in order to prevent the invasions of Dialameh and it was gradually developed as the main nucleus of Qazvin city. After the invasion of Arabs to Iran and commencement of Islamic conquests, the city was surrounded by one of the famous Arab commanders and in the year 25th it became one of the military bases of Arab forces. Qazvin was selected as capital by Safavid and several buildings and monuments were constructed over there.
photo by Syma Sayyah
Among the attraction of Qazvin we can find: Jame' Mosque, Castle of Alamout, Yaleh Gonbad and Kafar Gonbad domes, and several caravanserai, gates, mosques and castles. CASTLE OF ALAMOOT Being constructed by Hassan Sabbah the leader of Ismaillieh movement on 5th century, the Castle of Alamoot is one the most attractive Castles in Iran. This Castle was attacked by Mongol Holakoo and was the witness of long clashes and wars between central government and Ismailieh.Once difficult to reach by tourists because of being 270 km away Tabriz on the way to Astara and the Caspian from eastern Azarbayijan, nowadays Ardabil is the capital of Ardabil Province. It is 588 km to the northwest of Tehran. And in contrary to what the foreign visitors might have read in publications available abroad, here in Iran this old town can be reached both by road and air. It is located in an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level and is 210 km northwest of Bandar-e Anzali and 70 km from Astara on a good asphalt road, then a twisting scenic mountain road. Ardabil is best known as the birthplace of Shaykh Safi ad-Din (1251-1334) from whom the Safavid dynasty was descended. Shaykh Safi was the founder of a sufi order and monastery in Ardabil, the center of their theocratic community. Ismail, a descendent of him and who was later crowned as the Shah of Persia in Tabriz (1501), was a member of this order, and it is noteworthy that it was during the latter's reign that the majority of Persians were converted to Shi'ah Islam. The most important places to visit In Ardabil are as following: Neior Lake, Shoorabil Lake, marchlands of Ganjgah, Nooshar and Shoorhul, water fall Goorgoor on Sabalan, hot water springs in Sar-Ain , Shaykh Safi Tomb, old bridges of Qara Sou, Eidi Gouz and Guilandeh, the Old Bazaar complex, Stone Cave of Dakhmeh Sangi, and the tower of Shater Gunbadi. SHAYKH SAFI TOMB: Collection of Sheikh Saffieddin Ardebili's Mausoleum includes an architecture of different periods of Iran. Being a unique religious building, it is considered one of the most fabulous monuments in this town. Originally it was the residence of Sheikh Safi. There are two domes one above Sheikh Safi's tomb and the other over Shah Essmaiel Safavids's tomb. Buried in the tombs of the king and his princes, there are some wooden boxes, which are adorned and artistically carved. Shah Abbas (I) Safavid presented some copies of valuable hand- written books as gifts to the graveyard library, but a Russian warlord called Passkowich in 1828 plundered the library. Dating back to over 2500 years ago, Hamadan, the cradle of Median civilization, has numerous historical monuments. It is located in the mountainous area of Zagros in the western Iran. The city of Hamadan the ancient name of which is Ecbatana, has been given an account of the great Median palace of Hegmetaneh, the ruins of which are in the central part of Hamadan as a hill. During the Seljuk period it was the capital of Iran for 50 years. Five kms. from Hamadan there are two inscriptions in cuneiform, called Ganjnameh which is one of the most ancient inscriptions found in the world. In Hamadan we can also find the Mausoleum of Avicenna and Baba Taher the great Iranian doctor and scientist. Mossalla and Abbasabad hills are both the places worthwhile visiting. Mosalla hill, on the slop of which there is a huge stone lion, and Abbasabad hill date back both to the first civilizations of the world. Alavian dome under which there are two tombs belonging to the Alavian Family has impressive plasterwork. Dating back to 800 years ago, it has been decorated with colored tiles.
Alisadr CaveBut the most attractive site in Hamadan is Alisadr Cave which is the longest cave including a lake inside, in the world. GANJNAMEH Dating back to the Achaemenid period, and belong to Darius (550-486 BC) and his son Xerxes, Ganjnameh like other Achaemenid inscriptions, contain prayers to Ahura Mazda (the chief deity of Zoroastrianism) for the protection of the country, and genealogy of the Achaemenid dynasty. MAUSOLEUM OF AVICENNA & BABA TAHER The Mausoleum of Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Iranian philosopher has been built on 1954. There is a library with a number of manuscripts in this building. The tomb of Baba Taher-e Oryan (C. 1000 after 1055), the Iranian poet and mystic, has been built in a beautiful park northwest of Hamadan in recent years. ALISADR CAVE According to the specialist Alisadr Cave is one of the most astonishing caves in the world. It is located 60 kms north of Hamadan. Alisadr is a vast cave that contains a lake and a labyrinth of chambers along which one can sail for tens of kms. The clear water of the cave is several meters deep and the cave's walls, floor and ceiling are covered with an abundance of marvelous stalactites and stalagmites and various natural stones that have taken the shape of animals. Locating in the central part of Iran plateau Isfahan province is very well known among the tourists for its rich history and handicrafts. This city was probably constructed under the Achaemenian era. Under the Sassanian Isfahan was conquered by the Moslems on 19 AH. On 1000 the capital of the Safavids was transferred from Qazvin to Isfahan. The tourism potentials of the province are religious sites and buildings with their own antiquity scattered throughout the province annually attracting so many tourists who are interested on the rich history of Iran. Moreover some of these sites, as invaluable and important memorials of the past, reflect great national, cultural, and religious heritage of residents of this region in different historical periods. Among them Chehel Sotun Palace, Jameh' Mosque, Chaharbagh School, Imam Square, which includes itself three magnificent buildings:Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and Place of Ali Qapu, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Seh Pol and tens of Imamzadeh, Shrines and tombs, can be pointed. Dating back to circa 2500 year ago, Isfahan has been the capital of Iran in three historical periods. After Islam, the city of Isfahan was under domination of Arabs, like other cities of Iran, till the early 4th century AH. After the invasion of Mongols on 630 AH. Isfahan flourished again especially in Safavid time under the Shah Abbas who ordered the construction of most of the important sites in the city Isfahan. CHEHEL SOTUN The Chehel Sotun Palace (Forty Columns), built amidst a vast garden, is a triumph architecturally. The wall paintings by the famous painter of the Safavid period are superlative in their kind. The building has a veranda with 18 pillars, being mirrored in the still water of a pool lying in front of it. The building and the pool create a beautiful view.photo by Ali Moayedian
The frescoes and painting on the walls depict specific historical scenes such as a reception for an Uzbek King in 1646 when the palace had only just been completed; a banquet in honor of the King of Turkestan in 1611; the battle of Chalderan against the King of Osmanlis in 1514 in which Persians fought without fire-arms and so many historical events. The superb wooden roof of the porch was painted with a series of geometrical decorations interspersed with flowers. The waterproofing of this, and other palaces, was achieved by covering the roof with a fresh layer of beaten earth every year, the weight of which has caused many other collapses. JAME' MOSQUE The Friday Mosque (Masjed Jame') is the oldest mosque in Isfahan. The greater part of the building dates back to the 11th century. Changes and additions were made is subsequent period. Comprehensive restoration and clearing work around the building have been carried out during the past few years. The central courtyard is one of the largest in Iran: 65 meters by 76. The architecture of this mosque is a different from the Safavid mosques. The southern porch opens up on a very wide and elegant arch, the proportions of its architrave, which is wider than it is high, are perfect. This layout reflects a "Mongol" influence and was built under the Timurid dynasty (Tamerlane) in the 15th century. This fine example of an early four-Ivan mosque is situated in an oasis town on the edge of the central Iranian desert. The plain brick arcades of its courtyard are highlighted by a simple monumental inscription while the interior arcading of the dome chamber is ornamented with carved stucco panels and a superb stucco mihrab. CHAHARBAGH SCHOOL The most frequently visited madresseh (school) in Isfahan is Chaharbagh or Sultani formerly Mada-e Shah (the Shah's Mother) situated at the Chahar bagh Avenues. This Coranic School was founded upon the initiative of Shah Sultan Hossein's mother. The Shah was the last of the Safavid sovereigns who, after taking refuge in this very enormous building, was put to death by the Afghan invaders (1622). In order to finance the school, Hossein's mother got a large caravanserai built nearby, the income of which went to the foundation. Nowadays are very few students in the Madresseh, but the caravanserai has become the most famous luxury hotel in Iran. The blue and gold flower-decked cupola flanked by two magnificent minarets can be photographed from the balconies of the hotel rooms. The madresseh was skillfully restored. The caravanserai has become the Abbasi Hotel Imam Square Imam Square (Nagsh-e-Jahan Sq.) is a magnificently impressive sight, known by UNESCO as a unique historical complex. It is surrounded by Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, Palace of Ali Qapu and Qeysariyeh Bazaar. In Safavid period, the great square was used as a field of horse riding games. IMAM MOSQUE This Mosque is situated to the south of Naqsh-e-Jahan square. Built in the reign of Shah Abbas, tile work and architecture of this mosque are amazingly superb. Its minarets are 48 meters high. This Mosque is one of the finest monuments in the world. The color of ceramic ornaments is the first cause of surprise and admiration. But the size of the buildings surrounding the courtyard is more enormous. The Muslim architect of the building used space and stone for mystical purposes. The first impression of this Mosque is its completely unusual surroundings, the second a breathtaking reaction to the immensity and vacuum of the courtyard, the third the monotonous rectangle of arcades and loggias where minarets mount their blind guard. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands to the east of Naqsh-e-Jahan Sq. Built in the reign of Shah Abbas, it represents the best example of architecture and tile work of Iran in the 17th century. The beauty of its buff dome fills visitors with enchantment. Shah Abbas and his family used to worship in this mosque. This mosque differs from all others in several respects. While turquoise, blue and pink predominate in the motifs on the facade, elsewhere, especially on the dome, both inside and outside, the main color is yellow. The artist painted on the background delicate interlacing and black or blue flowers. The cupola is recognized as the most perfect in Iran. Uncanny lightening seeps through the windows at the base of the vault. Widespread use is made of the decorative value of calligraphy in the "sols" lettering stile, but there are also realistic miniature- style motifs: flower-bowls, peacocks, cypresses, etc. Another peculiarity of this mosque is that it has neither courtyard nor minaret, since it was not a place for public worship, but was exclusively intended for the King, his family and his close collaborators
ALI QAPU The Ali Qapu Palace is situated to the west of Naqsh-e-Jahan Sq. In the Safavid period it was used for the reception of ambassadors and envoys from other countries. It is a six-storied building, the painting and plasterwork of which are extremely impressive.
photo by Ali Moayedian
The entire upper floor of the palace gatehouse consists of numerous rooms whose walls are decorated with a fretwork of niches and bottle shapes cut into a wood and plaster membrane which lines the walls. KHAJU BRIDGE Turning back toward the city, the first bridge encountered is the Khaju Bridge. It is a magnificent structure with two tires of arches. The lower arches are fitted with locks. When they are lowered, a small lake forms opposite the Royal Palaces built under Shah Abbas II (1650) on the right bank. In the middle of the bridge, the King got a pavilion built which is still intact. On each of the bridge's piers, he got stone seats built so that his subjects could sit there to watch the Zayande River. SIO-SEH POL Another extraordinary bridge in Isfahan is the Sio-Seh Pol (thirty three Arches), also called Allahverdikhan Pol (Allahverdi Bridge), after the architect who built it in 1600 and who was also Abbas the Great's Army Chief. The bridge is about 300 meters in length.
photo by Ali Moayedian
A row of delicate arcades (about 100 of them) lightens its silhouette and lengthens its lines.The city of Kashan, which is situated in the margin of the central desert of Iran, contains several sites and historical monuments attracting many visitors each year. Vestiges found on Seek hills, located 3 km. distant from the town, indicate that this area was a home of prehistoric man. The charm of Kahsan is mainly due to the contrast between the parched immensities of the Kavir (desert) region and the greenery of the well-tended oasis, to the lively atmosphere of this almost compulsory halt, the restful shade of cupola covered houses and the coolness caused by these cupolas are a strange architecture specialized for the cities of desert. This city has a variety of magnificent building, whose constructions refer to past as well as late times, among which the Garden of Fin, the House of Brojerdies, the Mosque and Scholl of Aga Bozorgand so many other interesting sites for the tourists, are notable. FIN GARDEN This Garden, which is located 6 km of Kashan, has been constructed under the command of Shah Abbas Safavid to be used as a water supply for Kashan. The architecture of the garden is in the old Iranian stile, due to which it is of great importance among the monuments of the town. The garden, in which there are historical buildings and two baths with pillars made of marble and ceiling decorated with paintings , is a splendid complex. BORUJERDIS HOUSE The House of Borujerdies was constructed in 19th century and it took about 18 years to be built by about 150 architects and painters and artists. This house containing impressive wall paintings of Qjars Kings portraits, plasterwork, decorations with mirrors and beautiful wind towers above the roof, is an architectural triumph, which attracts numerous visitors each day. THE MOSQUE & SCHOOL OF AGHA BOZORG The Mosque and School of Agha Bozorg with an impressive facade, two lofty minarets and an eye-catching dome follows the original Iranian architecture. Being a province of great antiquity, Kerman contains numerous monuments dating back both to pre-Islamic and post- Islamic periods. It is located in the southeastern of Iran. Being a town of considerable past history, Kerman is attractive for its several ancient monuments of particular originally, among them a group of utilitarian buildings date back to Sassanian era and also Safavid period in the 17th century. The governor of Kerman Ganj Ali Khan, founded notable buildings, most of which have survived and now are called Ganj Ali Khan Complex. Among the monumental buildings in Kerman we can notify Bazaar and the Dome of Jabliyeh. The style of building in Kerman is high walls, narrow alleys and domed roofs. THE GANJ ALI KHAN COMPLEX Taking the mosque, bath, bazaar, school, caravanserai, reservoir and a vast square, this complex is a triumph architecturally. The bath, containing many statues representing different stages of taking bath in traditional fashion, is used as an anthropological museum. The tile-mosaic used in the complex is of considerable beauty. DOME OF JABALIYEH Dating back to the Seljuq period, it was built on the site of Zoroastrian fire-temples. It is an octagonal building roofed with a huge dome. BAM Bam is a city of great antiquity, 200 kms southeast of Kerman. Dates, citrus fruits and henna are the most important crops cultivated in Bam. Dating from 2000 years ago, it was on silk route. The ruins of the ancient city of Bam called Arg-e Bam, are of great attraction. Being one of the world wonders covering 6 sq. kms, Arg-e Bam is the greatest mud-brick construction in the world. Surrounded by lofty walls and towers and a moat, it includes a great number of houses encircling the seat of the ruler, which stand in the center. ARG-E BAM (DAMAGED) Being one of the world wonders covering 6 sq. kms, it is the greatest mud-brick construction in the world.
Surrounded by lofty walls and towers and a moat, it includes a great number of houses encircling the seat of the ruler, which stand in the center. MAHAN Mahan is an impressive town, 42 kms northeast of Kerman, which is probably founded in Sassanid period. Spectacular natural sights and the Mausoleum of Shah Ne'matollah-e Vali, the renowned Iranian mystic and poet, and the Garden of Prince, make it a point of interest. It has the most beautiful minarets of Iran.Lying west of Iran, Kermanshah province with numerous monument and beauties of nature is of great attraction for visitors. In general, it enjoys a mild climate. Kurds, Lors, Arabs and Turks are peoples living in Kermanshah province. According to historical documents, it has been always an important center. Considering its great antiquity and its various historical monuments, this city can represent a remarkable part of the history of Iran. Pol-e Kohne (Old Bridge) having the herring bone arches made of bricks, and Jam'e Mosque, dating back to the 18th century with beautiful brickworks and plasterworks are of more importance. In the suburb of Kerman shah, relics surviving from Circa 900 BC on the hill of Ganj Darreh and three catacombs dating back to the Median age, near Deh-Nou, Ishaqvand village, are very impressive. But the most attractive sites in this area are Bisotun and Tagh-e Bostan, which are both among the astonishing attractions of Iran. TAGH-E BOSTAN This monument, dating back to the Sassanian period, is located 5 km northeast of Kermanshah. This world-famous monument has two magnificent arches carved on the mountain with extreme dexterity.

One part of the carving represents a hunting scene in which the king is hunting and some animals are running away. Another part of the carving shows the ritual of taking crown from God. This is of high importance to those in the ritual of ancient Iran. BISOTUN Situated 25km from Kermanshah, Bisotun is world-famous and magnificently impressive for visitors. A relief of Darius, the king of Persia (512-486 BC), showing him after the victory over the rebels, is a fascinating monument. Some of the other ancient relics are inscriptions in the Babylonian, old Persian and Elamite languages. In historical studies, these inscriptions are extremely important, because they provide a clue to the decipherment of cuneiform. Being one of the centers of Iranian civilization, Khorasan has been of high importance since ancient times. As a satrapy in Achaemenid age and a part of Iranshahr in the Sassanid period, it was regarded as an influential region. After the Arab invasion the people of Khorasan converted to Islam. The shrine of eight Imam of Shiite Muslims Imam Reza (c.768-818) in Mashhad, has increased the province's importance. This is the most important pilgrimage in Iran. TUS The famous city of Tus, located 24 kms west of Mashhad, was the home of Ferdowsi (c.935-1020) the great Persian Poet who spent about 35 years writing his great epic, Shahnameh. Ferdowsi's tomb
MASHHAD Mashhad the provincial capital of Khorasan, containing the holy shrine of Imam Reza, is the most pilgrimage in Iran. The holy shrine and all its courtyards are the significant of the Islamic architecture.
Aqiq and Azadi courtyards belonging to Gowhar Shad are eye-catching places. The sepulcher is enclosed by a golden transenna made by craftsmen from Isfahan. GILAN Enjoying a splendid natural beauty, a pleasant climate, lofty mountains covered with lush vegetation and luxuriant forests the province of Gilan attracts large number of visitors each year. Situated to the south of Caspian Sea, Gilan covers an area of 14709 sq kms. It is also bounded to Talesh Mountains westward and Alborz mountain range southward. The history of Gilan is not so clear till the 6th century BC. But archeological excavation show that the antiquity of the lands in southern parts of the Caspian Sea dates back to the last Freezing Period estimated to 50-150 millennia BC. The most important towns of this province are: Rasht, Astara, Astaneh-Ashrafiyyeh, Anzali, Rudbar, Rudsar, Souma'eh Sara, Talesh, Fuman, and one of the most villages, Masouleh. RASHT Located in the center of the plateau of Gilan, Rasht is 323 kms distant from Tehran. It has a mild humid weather. Dating back to the pre-Islamic period, this city has been an important center for trade and agricultural activities. The Park of Qods, Saafi Mosque, Haj Mohammad khan Mosque, the town hall, and the Mausoleum of Mirza Koochak Khan are among places worthwhile seeing. ANZALI Situated 40 kms northwest of Rasht, this town is the most important northern seaport of Iran. It is a peninsula, 33 kms long separating Anzali swamp from the Caspian Sea. Fishing, exporting Caviar and tourism are among the main sources of income in Anzali. Pol-e Ghazian, the palace of Miyan posht are among interesting places to see.
Anzali swamp, having fascinating landscapes, attract many visitors. The seaport links Iran with Black Sea via Volga-Don channel. FOUMAN The beautiful village of Masuleh is an impressive place situated 35 kms west of Fuman in the mountains of Talesh. Lush vegetation and beautiful nature on the one hand, and low humidity on the other, afford this village a distinctive position. Apart from natural beauty, the unique architecture of the buildings with lattice windows and exquisite decorations attracts many tourists each year. Due to its original architecture this village was registered by the UNESCO. Orumieh is located 18th kms west of Orumieh Lake in a luxuriant plain. The weather in this city is cold in winters and moderate in the summers. The latest archaeological discoveries in Orumieh indicate that the history of this region dates back to 2000 BC. Some historians believe that Orumieh is the birthplace of Zoroaster, the most famous Persian prophet. There had been many historical sites and monuments in Orumieh, which were unfortunately destroyed, in some historical events and invasions of different tribes and clans. The most important historical and eye-pleasing places are as follows: Orumieh lake and its islands Kaboodan, Ashk, Arezoo and Espeer, Mineral waters of Zanbil, Church of Saint Thaddeus, Haftabeh and Qaynarjeh, and many other mosques and monuments. ORUMIEH LAKE "The most beautiful blue" in the world is how people used to describe that water, which contains a concentration of salt almost as heavy as that of the Dead Sea.
photo by NASAThe ancient Persians called it the "Royal Sea". TABRIZ Regarding as the center of Azarbayjan, an immense area in the northwestern Iran, Tabriz has been the center of trade and tourism since the distant past.
photo by Iason Athanasiadis
It is a city of great antiquity and has been the capital of Iran in different periods, as a result of which monuments of rich variety are found in it. The following are of more prominence: Blue Mosque, Arg of Tabriz, IL Goli, the historical Bazaar, Jame' Mosque, City Hall, Clock Tower, Castle of Rashidieh, and many other attractions. Near Tabriz there are so many villages and towns, who are attractive sites for tourists. Some of these villages are: Kandovan, Ahar, Jolfa, Shabestar, Kaleibar and Maragheh. BLUE MOSQUE It is a famous mosque, the interior and exterior facades of which are decorated with some of the finest tile-mosaic in Iran. Dating back to the 15th century, it is a triumph architecturally. ARG OF TABRIZ Arg or citadel of Tabriz, dates back to the 14th century. It is an evidence of heroic resistance of the city's people to the invaders. Arg is a leading tourist attraction of Tabriz. EL GOLI It is a park containing an impressive building and a vast pool encircled by lofty trees in the center. From this garden, you can see a large red cliff overlooking the valley of the Taikel River which was through Tabriz. This beautiful pavilion dates back to Qajar's era. KANDOVAN Kandovan is situated in Oscoo town, near Tabriz. In this village, a unique architecture suitable for mountainous areas has developed. The village's people have managed to preserve their traditions in the course of history. Apart from architecture, the mineral springs of Kandovan has endless fascinating for many tourists. JOLFA Church Saint Stephen, being of considerable attraction architecturally, is in 16 kms west to this village. The construction of this church dates back to 10- 12 AC. There are so many calligraphies in Armenian language in this church, which refers to the way of its construction. Another attracting Church in this city is Holy Mary's Church the construction of which refers to 16 AC. KALIBAR This town is located 165 kms northeast of Tabriz. The Arras River crosses this district from the northern part, and the famous Castle of Babak in this town is located on the mountain. It is located 2600 meters high, west to Kaleibar. Semnan is located 221 kms distance from Tehran. During its long history, this city was occupied by many tribes and its name has been mentioned in many historical books. Semnan was one of the main provinces of ancient Iran. Its inhabitants speak in a specific language, which seems to be one of the ancient dialects of the ancient Persian. The Seljucid minarets with an epitaph in Koofi script on it and the Friday Mosque beside the Minarets, and the Gate of Semnan Citadel, are of the valuable monuments of Semnan. SHIRAZ Situated in Fars province, which is one of the most famous provinces of the Old Persian Empire, Shiraz is known in the entire world as the city of roses and poets, and is located in a specious region of the oldest human civilizations of the world.
Before the Islamic period, two commanders rose from this region and each established a big monarch; the first, the Achaemenid by the king Cyrus, and the second is Sassanid, by the king Ardeshir Babekan. It is remained some attractive and enormous palace worthy of the empire of Achaemenids, Persepolis, Naqsh-e-Rostam, and Pasargad which are among the most attractive sites of the world. The long history of Shiraz has left many historical and cultural places a long side with the natural views, such as Bagh-e-Eram Narenjestan, Vakil Mosque, Bazaar and Castle, Aghigh Mosque, and many other mosques and beautiful houses along with the tombs of two famous Iranian poets Sa'di, Hafez, and the holy shrine of Shah-e-Cheragh. PERSEPOLIS Persepolis is a large bare plain surrounded by mauve cliffs with sharp edges. It is there, in the center of the Marv Dasht basin, 60 km from Shiraz, that Cyrus the great chose, toward the end of his region, to build under the shelter of a fold in the mountains, a palace worthy of the Empire.photos by Syma SayyahPersepolis includes the Achaemenid kings' palaces and tombs, inscriptions carved in the stone, and massive columns. This majestic complex represents the ancient Iranian architecture and art in its superb manifestation. Alexander burned Persepolis the completion of which took 120 years, on 330 BC. The largest building of this complex is Apadana, which belonged to Darius and was used as a place for public audience in New Year celebration. NAQSH-E ROSTAM Naqsh-e Rostam is a sort of "Valley of King", dominated by tall Ochre-colored cliffs, cracked and wrinkled by the wind with half-way up, the cross-shaped cavities of the tombs cut right into the stone.The gaunt beauty of the mountains and the immense landscape are appropriate for the sacred character of this necropolis sheltering, the toms of the main Achaemenian Sovereigns. Form right to left the tombs are those of Xerxes, Darius, the Great Artaxerxes I and Darius II. PASSARGAD Pasargad the capital of Cyrus the Great and Cabyses is to the north of Persepolis in Dasht-e Morghab. It includes the mausoleum of Cyrus, a palace and a stone tower.Mausoleum of Cyrus
Here Cyrus fought and won his last battle against his former suzerain, the Median king Astyages in 550 BC. And Pasargad named for the chief tribe of the Persian, was built as Strabo relates, as a memorial to that epic victory. ERAM GARDEN Baghe Eram or the Eram Garden with old impressive cypress trees and a building with beautiful mirror-incrusted stalactites is a place worthwhile seeing. This is famous for its unique plants and is typical late Qajar Palace, now donated to Shiraz University. NARENJESTAN This famous 19th century Palace consisting of a museum and a garden is among points of interest; its architecture, mirror-incrusted stalactites and paintings are of considerable beauty. The garden consists chiefly of orange-groves from which the Palace acquired its name. VAKIL MOSQUE, BAZAAR & CASTLE The Castle of Karimkhan belonging to the Zand dynasty (1750-1794) is a splendid building located in the center of Shiraz. The architecture, plasterwork, stylized doors and windows, and the four lofty towers of the castle are highly impressive. The Vakil Bazaar also dates back to the Zand period. At the end of bazaar is the traditional Caravansary of Seray-e Moshir.photo by Syma Sayyah
Today it is a center for selling handicrafts produced in Fars. The Vakil Mosque, having four Ivan, a vast sanctuary, massive stone pillars and a stone pulpit, is in the vicinity of the bazaar. HAFEZ & SA'DI The Mausoleums of Sa'di (c.1213-1292), and Hafez (c.1325-1389), the great Iranian poets attract large number of visitors SHAH-E CHERAGH The most important shrine in Shiraz is the mausoleum of Seyyed Mir Ahmad whose title is Shah-e Cheragh (the King of Lights). He is the brother of Imam Reza the eight Imam of the Shi'ites. TEHRAN With nearly 9 million inhabitants Tehran Province is Iran's most densely populated province. The cities of Tehran, Ray who has been destroyed by Mongols on 1220, Damavand, Varamin, Karadj, and Shemiranat are in the province of Tehran. The metropolitan city of Tehran slopes of mountains of Shemiran and Damavand is the world-famous capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has been Iran's capital for only 200 years now.Tehran is a city of four seasons, with hot summers, freezing winters, and brief spring and autumn. The old historical monuments of Tehran date back to Qajar period. Some of them are: The Golestan Palace and Museum, the Shamsolemareh Building, the Imam Khomeini Mosque, the Museum of Carpets with lots of valuable and old carpets, Anthropological Museum, National Iranian Museum containing both the pre-Islam and post-Islam parts, Abgineh or Glass Museum, and the complex of Sa'd Abad and Niavaran, beside a large number of other museums and attractions. YAZD Immense desert and scanty rainfall are the causes of unique architecture emerged in Yazd, attracting many visitors. Moreover, the mysterious silence of the deserts has endless fascination for those who love deserts. Numeral historical monuments date back to Sassanid period, are also counted of the attractions of this city, among which the most important ones are: Jame' Mosque, Amirchakhmagh Mosque and Bazaar, Fire Temple and so many other sites attractive fir tourists. JAME MOSQUE Dating back to 600 years ago, with its huge dome, lofty minarets and impressive tile work is a triumph of architecture. The minarets of this mosque are the highest in Iran; the portal's facade is decorated from top to bottom in dazzling tile work. AMIRCHAKHMAQ BAZAAR & MOSQUE The Bazaar and Mosque of Amirchakhmaq, founded by Amir Chakhmaq, the governor of Yazd, are of great attraction from historical and architectural point of view. The entrance of Bazaar is the greatest one in Iran. FIRE-TEMPLE A Fire-Temple, the fire of which has been brought from Fars Fire- Temple and has been burning since 3000 years, is in the center of the city. This monument, the architecture of which is highly impressive, represent the beliefs of Zoroastrians in a symbolic way.
... Payvand News - 03/23/08 ...

ALLAH-WHOM ALL NEED AT ALL TIMES

Dear brothers and sisters,

Who is not aware of the fact that they all need air, food, water which are the essentials of life, to be alive for all and every one of us?

So learn now, who's behind the scene, who has created all of these for us?

ALLAH, The Almighty is the ONLY ONE who claim authority and ownership to all the things of in the creation including, water we drink, air we breathe, food we eat and so on....

ALLAH gave all human beings a brain to think and also he gave a conscience and wisdom. By having these common things, we recognise ourselves as human beings and we can understand the languages of each other, if we have studied them.

When you study the Book of God Almighty Allah, you will learn so many things. You teach your baby the basics of the language and as he or she grows up, they start learning themselves also by reading the books, looking around etc.

ALLAH gave His Books in different parts of the world, in different times. He gave these books to not to the irresponsible people who could have destroyed it or thrown it away or dishonour it. But he entrusted His Message and His Books to His Chosen, Noble persons called by Himself as His Messengers.

The Four main books that Muslims must believe without any ifs and buts and the essential part of all muslims and they are:

1. Zaboor (Psalms) given by Almighty Allah to Dawood or David -Alaihi salam (peace be upon him).
2. Taurath (Torah) given by Almighty Allah to Moosa or Moses- Alaihi salam (peace be upon him).
3. Injeel (Gospel) given by Almighty Allah to Isa or Jesus or Esu or Yesu Alaihi salam (peace be upon him).
4. Qur'an given by Almighty Allah to His Final Prophet and Messenger and the Leader of all mankind, Prophets and Messengers, the Genie world, the Angels and the whole universe -MUHAMMAD -SALLALLAHU ALAIHI WA SALLAM (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him).

His position was declared by ALMIGHTY ALLAH HIMSELF and who's that who can deny and fight against, Allah's words and still won against ALLAH? Just impossible. Just look at the mosquitos, viruses, bacterias (bacterias and viruses which are not even visible to our bare eyes) but they can cause human deaths by effecting us with a disease. Then how can people think they are stronger? How can the people who do not believe in ALLAH think that they can deny ALLAH, Allah's books, His Prophets and Messengers and still can be victorious?

To be straightforward and put it 100% in a justified way, we must know that we are here not for a useless purpose. If you see beside the road, some poles or cement bags, it it not kept there for useless purpose. It's the property of government or some company and they want to contruct something and as a part of that the workers stored these items beside the road. It's not necessary that government or the company should tell us what they are going to do. But in the case of Allah Almighty, He has conveyed the purpose of creating us and sending us humans on this earth. So he sent Prophets and Messengers to do the duty for telling us how to live as per His Will and Commands. This is called as ISLAM or surrendering to the will of ALLAH ALMIGHTY, peace, success, consolation, salvation etc.

We are here for a test from God Almighty ALLAH and the result will be given after our deaths and the Final Judgment is on the DAY OF JUDGMENT when all people on the earth who came and lived and died will be resurrected or raised again and they will see the truth of Hell and Heaven and the Truth of Allah and His Religion Islam, and the actions and the life style they lives on the earth, in front of their own eyes. There will no saviour except Allah. If you did not believe and worship Allah in your life on the earth (life is given only once on this earth, there is no more lifes on the earth. Once you die, you are taken means your soul which is eternal, by Allah's angels to either Illiyin or Sijjin. These are two stations or compartments where in the souls of good and the bad are stored until the Resurrection or Day of Judgment by ALLAH's command and decision.

Nobody can make change Allah's decision. So the truth is that we are here for a test from Allah. Our actions and thoughts are monitored by Allah. And His Angels (two are there one on each side) are monitoring and recording our actions. So a thief or a murderer can get away from the worldly laws or governments. A minister or ruler can put people to punishment illegally in the sight of Allah by breaking Allah's Laws, by being brutal etc. But Allah has His records with Him and on the Day of Judgment, Allah will show this record and his /her actions will come in front of them (like we can say now to understand, the video images on your ipod or mp4 players etc).

The rich people think they are the chosen ones because they are special people and God has chosen them over other poor suffering people. But actually this is a testing instrument like, for your test, which will decide your fate on the Day of Judgment. If you did not believe in Allah, and your money will be a disaster for you. Such a rich person will come on the Judgment Day in front Allah without any money and wealth and relatives. His wife, children and relatives will be unto their own (such a difficult day will be the Day of Judgment because here on that Day, the Judge will be the Majesty of Allah, the God and Ruler of all whom all must fear and if one does not fear ALLAH, then be prepared to be destroyed but still no death will be given there, to prolong the punishment unto eternity or without end).

This rich person who denied Allah will plead with Allah to send him or her back to earth so that they can do good acts, believe in Allah and do good acts as per His commands and guidance (Islam) but they will be said by Allah that there was one chance only available, and that the Prophets and His Books were sent to guide and He gave man also judgement power, there will be no more chance. Then this miserable doomed person will plead with Allah that he or she will given Allah the world of wealth as ransom to be liberated or saved from the Hell which is shown to them by Allah in front of them, then Allah will reply them that they can not do this because there is nothing left with them now (all they had was in the worldly life only and only once it came),

Now here see the case or the deadly scenario for such miserable rich persons who once were on this 4 days life of the earth! Then what do you think this rich man or woman will do? They will plead passionately and hopelessly with Allah to save them from the punishment by saying that they will give as ransom, double their wealth they possessed on the earth (they are still in a hazy way of thinking that they still possessed the wealth or just were trying to get rid of the impending disastrous permanent life of Hell Fire).

See here what reply they will get from Allah? Allah will see that that is not acceptable and they will cry with utter hoplessness and despair saying that, "if only they were made as dust". But Allah replies them that even that will not happen (that means they had lost their chance-not once, but the daily chances that came to them in several ways, knocking on their minds; one of them may be some news or tv show about Allah, Islam, Quran, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or a visit and meet with a good muslim or a chance of working with a good muslim co-worker or a travel with him or her, recitation of Qur'an and call to prayer (Azan or Adhan) from the mosques five times daily calling to Allah's worship only, Islamic Books, Magazines, Book fairs etc.)......Then these men and women would cry out that if only they had made as dust and living no more (forgotten for ever) or would not have been born at all....You see how desperate are they now, even though you said in this life that your boss or such and such person is a millionaire or a billionaire, or he is in the top (on in such and such position) in the Forbes list of richest persons....How miserable and doomed situation and life for such deniers of Allah, those who did not believe and worship Allah...These were the people who opposed Allah or just shrugged off the belief in Allah, His Prophets, His Divine Books and His Message and Commands (Islam) which was given by Allah to all His Prophets and Messengers beginning from First man and First Prophet, Syedna Adam-peace be upon him, the father of whole mankind. The people who came later went along with false prides, false prophets and false leaders and the arrogant rich people. So they are doomed for their punishment from Almighty Allah, in the Hell fire.

Allah has not sent us to send us to Hell Fire. He sent us here for a Test. But if we did not utilise our brain and wisdom, persisted in His Denial and mockery of Allah, Prophets, His Books and Islam, then the punishment of Allah is decided as the fate of such people and it's not befitting for human beings to jump into fire, even the animals avoid it doing so. Howcome then humans are so heedless and careless with regard to God Almighty Allah, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Qur'an and Islam!!!

So let's decide today whether we stand with Allah or against Him in our life (lifestyle, eating style, dressing style, thinking style, reading style, governing our life etc), our actions, our thoughts etc.

May Allah save us all from Hell Fire and Satan's misguidance. Aameen.

DUTCH OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST ISLAM

Brothers and sisters,

Of late there has been a spate of hateful campaigns by media to outrage other communities against Muslims, Islam and the Final Prophet of Mankind Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Leader of all the Prophets of Almighty God Allah. This is nothing but the most heinous criminal act against God and His Prophet (peace be upon him). We are here on the earth by the Existance of God and His permit.

If He did not create us, sustain us by food, water, air etc we would not have been living here on the earth (it's immaterial were we live, whether we are part of European Union or United States or we live in Africa or Asia, we are all sent by Allah on this earth to Worship Him, see the truth of His creation and thus imagine His existance and power leading to surety that God is there and He has given us all things that we have).

If God did not create Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), He would not have created anyone else, and the whole creation itself. Because then all things would have been meaningless. So much importance is there for this noble personality that we know Him as Almighty God Allah's Prophet and Messenger and Leader of the whole creation.

All of the Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them all) of Allah had conveyed the good news of future advent of this Greatest Prophet of Mankind, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). All the Prophets had wished and let known their desire to Almighty God Allah that they be allowed to be his followers. But only Prophet Eisa or Jesus' wish was accepted. Why? Because after one death, none is allowed to come back and live on this earth. All the previous Prophets died when their term ended on this earth. But Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him, who lived approximately 600 year before Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was rescued by Allah from falling into the hands of murderers when they came searching for him at the incitement of the some people of his time. He was lifted onto the second heaven and is alive, safe from being harmed by the enemies of Allah and Himself, who came to destroy the Prophet of Islam.

Allah gave all Prophets and Messengers His True Religion, Islam only and nothing else. First Prophet and First Father of all of us (mankind) was Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). He was sent on this earth from the heaven by Allah and then Satan followed as per the Scheme or Plan of Allah for us. Man was created in the heaven and sent to Face The Test from Allah (as in our whole lives, we face it in different ways, daily) until our death. In this Test, Allah wants to see how do we follow His Prophet and thus Allah Himself, because the Prophet and the Messengers are passing us the message and commands of Allah only. The obedience and respect to the Prophet and the Messenger is part of this Test and it's how we respect Allah because they represent Allah. They don't have any other mission than to convey us the Message of Allah and that is called as Islam (meaning Peace, Surrendering to Allah Only and Salvation, Consolation etc).

By surrendering to ALLAH (by means of honouring Him, His Prophets, His words, message, books, etc and following His message strictly and obediently with True Love and Belief),

ALLAH, The Only True God, Lord, Master, Creator, Sustainer, resurrecter, we will get peace in this world and in the Hereafter. The Hereafter life is a permanent one. There is no time limit. It's not millions or billions of years. It's beyond that and has no end. So who wants to suffer here in this world waiting for anything, even for a few moments (let's say, in the restaurant, to be served the food, we can't wait for a few moments and in the railway station or airports, if there is some delay we lose patience and start cursing... Then imagine, if we can't live with a problem for a few moments, how come we are going to burn in the Hell for ever????)

Now you can imagine, how Islam, Qur'an (Allah's Final Book) and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) play the perfect role in helping us to pass this "DIVINE TEST" of life and lead us to safety by the Will of God Almighty Allah and that will be Truly evident once you face death (when the Angels of Allah come to take your life by His Decree and Command) and then on the Day of Judgment, Allah will show all humans, Hell and Heaven. Then you will think how lucky you have been in that you followed Allah and His Prophet and the Messenger.

The ones who declared Islam as false, rejected Islam, Allah, Qur'an, Allah's Prophets (from Adam to Muhammad-peace be upon them all), made a mockery of them (like they are making in the western countries, evil movies and cartoons now to say that they are true humans, caring for humanity and most civilised and advanced ones on the earth today), they will plead with Allah after seeing the TRUTH of what Allah's Prophets, Messengers, Books and the followers and believers (Muslims) informed while they lived on this earth, to these people that Islam is the Truth and believe therein, lest you should face a Terrible & Everlasting Punishment in the End (in the Hereafter permanent Life), from Almighty Allah for your horrible follies of the Denial of Allah's Truth. But their pleading will not be heard of on that Day even as they today did that to totally nonbearing with and mocking of Allah's Religion-Islam, His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Allah's Final Book Al-Qur'an.

Then the winners will be those who believed and did good as per Allah, His Message & Religion -Islam and His Prophets, including Jesus or Eisa (peace be upon him) who will come again as per Allah's Book Al Qur'an, to lead mankind on the Path of Allah when Islam & Muslims will face difficult situations.

....to be continued...

excerpts from the news.....

The 17-minute film, "Fitna," the Arabic word for strife, was first posted late Thursday on Wilder's Freedom Party website. The site crashed immediately with heavy traffic.........

Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said in a statement that "the vast majority of Muslims reject extremism and violence." "In fact, the victims are often also Muslims. We therefore regret that Mr. Wilders has released this film. We believe it serves no purpose other than to cause offense."

The 17-minute film by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, Fitna juxtaposes passages from the Islamic holy book with graphic footage of terrorist attacks in the United States and Europe. In one scene,the sound of paper ripping can be seen as a reader pages through the Quran.
Put together as a warning that Islam poses a threat to the Netherlands, Fitna includes newspaper headlines about terror attacks, graphic images of beheadings at the hands of Islamic radicals, and a riot-provoking Danish cartoon from 2005 that depicts the prophet Muhammad with a bomb in his turban.
..............Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has reacted to the film Fitna that MP Geert Wilders has released on the internet.
Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende:
'On behalf of the Dutch government, I would like to respond to the online film by Mr Wilders.
The film shows images of violent acts and holds Islam and the Koran responsible for them. The government condemns such acts and those who commit them.
The film equates Islam with violence. We reject this interpretation. The vast majority of Muslims reject extremism and violence. In fact, the victims are often also Muslims.
We therefore regret that Mr Wilders has released this film. We believe it serves no purpose other than to cause offence. But feeling offended must never be used as an excuse for aggression and threats. The government is heartened by the initial restrained reactions of Dutch Muslim organisations...........

IF (ONLY) YOU WERE BORN AS A STAR!!!

Dear sons/daughters of the soil,

Did you ever think about this possibility? If you were born as a star? What would have you done then?

God Almighty whose Proper Name is Allah, created the Stars and all things including humans. If any human being thinks being an athiest is ok, then this question will give him/her enough clue to decide their place in the sight of God Almighty Allah.

As is well known, the stars follow a particular course in their orbits. That is because the creator has set them on that particular course. If you doubt every thing, then there is no remedy for such a disease. For example, if someone falls sick, and you help him/her get healthy, then you will provide him/her with medicine etc but the person should have to take it with trust.

One can't go on nagging about anything and everything. When it comes to Allah's Book -Al Qur'an, you can try to find out faults but Qur'an speaks to the reader saying that it is from the Almgihty Himself. You have complete and full authority to check it completely, like you check your medicine before consuming it for many things to be sure about its validity, originality etc. After all, it's your life. You must be well concerned about that.

When you apply any kind of rigorous test to Holy Qur'an, the answer you get is that it is not man made but it's the word of Allah, revealed through His Arch Angel Gibreel or Gabriel (peace be upon him) from Almighty Allah, the Lord, God and Creator of all to Final Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

But to accept this Truth, you need courage and you should shed your bias against Allah, Qur'an and Islam.

Those who are not ready to accept the light of God, will remain in darkness because if you leave Allah, then there is none who can Guide you. The stars are set in motion by Allah and they follow His laws only. They were created millions of years before (only Allah knows how old they are?).

At that time, no humans were existing and if you were to be a star then, you would definitely have been following the laws of Allah, for sure. But now you are born as a human being, you are using your freedom either to believe HIM (Almighty Creator ALLAH) or Deny HIM. But the result will be as per your decision. Allah will give His Judgment on the Day of Judgment because that is His Authority and Will. We can't stop Allah from imposing His Will and Authority. Just think about Weather. It could be anything tomorrow; Sunny, hot, rainy, snowy, cloudy, partly cloudy, hazy, windy, visit by a surprising tornado, Tsunami, etc. Who decides all these? The earth, seas, stars, the sky? or Allah Alone? Allah says He does it (all affairs happening in the Universal System are as per His Plan and Will) and we have to believe it. We know Allah is All Powerful and is having complete control on the Universe and its affairs.

But for human beings, He has given a loose rope upto the extent set by Himself (like a shepherd allows his herd of cows or sheep to graze the grass in a certain area of a meadow or green grassy land). What ever we do, they are recorded by Allah and there is a system set by Him. Our Rewards for good and evil would be given by Allah on the Day of Judgment.

Look for example: If some one touches a live Electric wire, he/she will have instant effect and it may cause even death! But when man stays inside Allah's Shariah Laws, he or she are safe and once they try to graze the others lands, then the problem starts. If the Shepherd allows his cattle or sheep to graze on your land (which is adjacent to his land, you certainly feel irritated, outraged, annoyed among so many other things! You will contemplate of taking action against the shepherd for trespassing into your land, whose owner you are.

So people think by breaking Allah's (Shariah) Laws they can be safe for sure. But It's not true. Because they are breaking the boundary set by Allah, they will face the trouble and the above two examples are sufficient to grasp why Allah has given a certain set of laws for governing human society and the individuals (the laws are until the end of the universe, like the laws of the universe, the gravitational laws, the laws of forces, etc are set by Allah since long back and will stay on until the end of the world. Because if these laws are to be wrapped up, then that is the end of the world. Those people who do not like Islamic laws, who demand that Islam, Islamic Shariah laws and muslims be expelled from the lands (whether in America, Europe, Asia or Russia are making demands for their own demise because that can happen only when they are ready to commit harakiri enmasse).

That will never happen because Allah is Governing the Universe, the countries, lands and seas and His WILL and Decision will rein supreme. People, leaders, armies will come and go like the wind, but Allah is there since ever and will be there for ever.
Presidents change, leaders change, but Allah will be there for ever...Once again to make it sure to all, Allah will be there for ever and Islam is sent by Allah until before the the end of the world. When there will be no single person is a Muslim or when not even a single believer of Islam is alive on the earth, when there is no one person to say "Allah" "Allah", Then afterwards ALMIGHTY ALLAH will bring the end on those people who will be the worst kind of people living on the face of the earth that time and they will face the Terrible Punishement of the Hour.

(Note:End of the world events that will come all of a sudden and in such forms as the breaking of stars, planets and other celestial bodies, flying of mountains like a wool particle, breaking out of the seas and oceans and other water bodies from their boundaries, terrible earthquakes etc on a Friday morning just when people have had started their daily routine of sale and purchase and other house hold chores and so on. A pregnant woman will deliver her baby due to the impact of the blast resulting from the Blowing of the Trumpet by Allahs's Angel on the Appointed time by Allah Himself).

This is why we muslims try to help others to convince them about the True path of God, through Holy Qur'an and call them to Islam, the approved religion of Allah. Islam is surely for the benefit of all mankind, like the earth is for all people (to benefit from it and not to harm it).

Envirnomentalists always talk about preserving the earth and environment. People now know how much it costs humanity if we harm the earth and the environment. So we must also ponder over harmful acts and anti Islam propaganda done by TV, News media, some individuals and political parties. We all must convince them that by such acts ultimately harm is done to us humanity only. You can not defeat Allah, you can not kick out muslims from your countries because Allah will bring upon you the unforeseen consequences for that. It's in the interest of all to know Allah and live with humility in His Sight. "Be on the Good BOOKS of Allah, that is the Single Most Achievement of your life".


May we muslims wish good to all men and women of the Single Human Family?

ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND ISLAMIC COURSES

Ladies and Gentle men,

Welcome to this part of my blog world. It is about learning Islamic ideology. There are several things one can be aquainted with regarding Islam. The horizon is vast and unlimited.

You will interact with a wonderful,amazing world of Islamic knowledge which is also soothing to heart and mind.

Suppose you attend to a party at your friends place and he or she serves you with all kinds of fruits that are available in the market and you will be very happy to taste each and every one of them, right? You will surely express your delight after having tasted them to your host in words and feelings. But do you know your host is not the producer nor creator of these fruits. He or she has just bought them from the market. God Almighty has created these things for us and it's our turn to thank Him for what He has given to us.

Similarly, the highest blessings and GIFT of Allah is ISLAM. If you could be so happy after eating some fruits, what happiness would it bring to you once you start getting to know the knowledge from Allah Himself, about His Quran where He directly speaks to you and then the words of the Holy Prophet Mohammad-peace be upon him who is the LEADER OF ALL PROPHETS OF ALLAH AND THE WHOLE MANKIND FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE THE END OF THE WORLD. So never ever underestimate him. Do not consider him as just like another person. He is the Prophet of God which was confirmed by the people who lived in his town and the country (in makkah and madina cities where he lived 1,400 years before, in today's Saudi Arabia).

They saw him doing the miracles, they believed and recorded his words and deeds and that are recorded in the Holy books called as Hadith Books or the Traiditions of Prophet Mohammad -peace be upon him. (note: He explained to us the Quranic teachings and commands of God in detail and how to act upon them. And Hadith also includes his commands, approvals and sayings which are the necessary requirements to understand the Religion of God Almighty Allah called as Islam.

One can't just go as per Qur'an because Prophet Mohammad also spoke and did something in his 23 years of Prophetic mission and while you accept Allah's words (Holy Qur'an), there is no sense in denying what the Prophet Mohammad did and spoke about which were momrized and recorded in other forms by his noble companions about whom we are not allowed to talk silly things instead we have to respect them because Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) instructed us to do so.

Who can dare talk against Allah and Allah's Prophet Prophet? Unless he or she is such a stupid person? We care for the words of Allah and His Prophet Mohammad and leave those who speak against them or contradict them whether they bear muslim names or are out of Islam until Allah's word of punishment overtakes them telling them what it's like to talk nonsense about Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him).

They make caricatures of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) for celebrating their freedom of thoughts and expression. Can't they do this to father and mothers? Can't they draw the caricatures and cartoons of their pope and priests and bishops? Can't they draw the caricatures of their police chief, their teacher, their school principal, their ex-wives or girl friends? Why can't? Do it then if you are so ardent supporter of your free speech rights? Don't you know that Prophets of Allah (including Jesus) are above your free speech rights? Because now they have dared to touch fire, the burning experience will seize them and Allah is with those who do good and stand for Him, His Prophets and His Religion Islam. Those who fight Allah can show that by doing so but that is an excercise that will last for a few days or years in this world or until they meet Allah at the time of Death which is sure to come from Allah.

Allah is giving them chances and waiting to see if they will realise their faults but however none is out of His Reach of His power and judgment.

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As per the above website Islamiccourses.com, they say: we try to follow a saying attributed to Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him): "Acquire knowledge, it enables one to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, and it is an ornament amongst friends and armor against enemies."

There is more to Islam. The beauty of Islam will be visible to you when your heart is on the same frequency as that of Islam? What do you mean by that? Just listen to Holy Qur'an, especially in the silence of a night, listen to some one recite this and see how it effects your heart. It's as if the verses of the Holy Quran directly touch your heart. Do you need special effects...???? Read more and more Quran in Arabic (the Original) or its translation in any language to know more.

Holy Quran & Islam are for the brave people. The timid ones can't take and survive the attacks of enemies of Islam. One who dares face this only can come into Islam and live inside the fort of Islam. The fort of Islam is safe because Allah is the protector of Islam and the believers will have the Blessings in this world and after death where there is a permanent life....Its not 50 years or 70 years like in this world, its not even million years but its never ending life....What more you can ask for????

Hijab or Women's Security & Moral Cover, Scarf etc

The latest interesting news coming out of Turkey is as follows:-

Turkey votes to lift headscarf ban:-
February 10, 2008 (Safar 3, Hijra year 1429 or second month of Islamic Calendar-year 1429 Hijri)
Turkey's Parliament vote on charter change to relax a decades-old ban on Islamic head scarves in universities.

If you are a justice and truth loving person, you will standout for them. Just think now, who has more right on women? Is it Allah Almighty Who Created women and men or the Secular Government, it's police and military? What right these people have to decide the rights of all people (including those who voted a government to power and who didn't, but the government is to take care of the rights of all people and otherwise it will create a situation like in Kenya today or Somalia).

Now in Turkey, secularists are being marginalised day by day and they are shouting like anything by using media and all other means. But it will not work against Islam and Islam loving men and women.

Before anyone (who did this great crime against women folk) imposed the ban on Hijab and Islamic values in Turkey, Turkey was a great power and in many ways it was ahead of other european countries. Turkey lived with Islam for hundreds of years and there was no ban on Islamic practices by men and women. But once the misguided folk who got the opportunity to get power in Turkey due to the weakness and the situation created by its participation in world war I, they successfully led Turkey away from Islam. But as Turkish people were Islam loving and they always cherished Islamic values. All the evil attempts of the evil people in power in almost 70 years in Turkey couldn't remove Islam from Social and Political Scene.

Islam today has rebounded maginificently and the secularists who are aliens inside Islamic society and Turkey soon have to take shelter in some other place or surrender to Allah and bring glory to themselves and their nation.

The Government under Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has done a marvelous job and as an Islamic personality, he should do more to uphold Islam. We want to ask you readers, what will a communist party do if they come to power in any country? Surely they will implement communist party rules! So when a country like Turkey which is full of muslims, it must live according to Islamic Shariah Rules and our women will wear any kind of dress that requires to cover their hair and the body as per Islamic laws. Because you can't cheat the world by saying that you are muslim and then implement anti-Islamic laws in your country.

How absurd,ironic and pathetic that Turkish people lived under secular anti-Islamic way of life and tolerated it for 70 years, which is utterly unbelievable!!! A horrible crime done by the enemies of Islam on our Muslim Ummah, the community of our Noble Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). Enough is enough. Next time if you want to follow a line, then follow the line of our Great Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) because your success and salvation is on this path. Don't be a scape goat of secularists who neither created you nor they give your daily bread or food. Don't allow anyone to make you a slave of their tacticts and isms. Its only Allah who is the owner of our body, soul and everything (I mean He is the only Master) and we are all His Slaves. SAY NO TO MENTAL OR ANY KIND OF SLAVERY TO TAGHOOT OR FALSEHOOD FORCES THAT TRY TO FORCE YOU TO DO AGAINST ALLAH'S WILL AND SHARIAH LAWS AND THEN YOU WILL ALSO GET PUNISHED FROM ALLAH FOR THEIR TREACHERY AGAINST GOD ALMIGHTY ALLAH. Beware of the enemies of Islam and spread awareness about this...

"We will end the sufferings of our girls at university gates."
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish Prime Minister

We hope only good for them at this jucture.

Let's tell you that IT IS ALLAH WHO IS THE RULER OF THE WORLD AND HE WANTS US TO RULE NOT AS PER YOUR WISHES BUT AS PER HIS WISH AND THE LAWS AND GUIDANCE -THAT IS ISLAM. PROPHET MOHAMMAD IS OUR LEADER AND WE ARE ONE (ISLAMIC) NATION UNITED UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP AND PROPHETHOOD. REAL SUCCESS IS IN ISLAM AND ALL OTHERS ARE MIRAGES. NOT ONLY THAT, YOU WILL BEAR THE BURDEN OF OTHERS FOR MISLEADING THEM FROM ALLAH'S PATH AND THE PUNISHMENT FOR THIS IS BURNING IN EVERLASTING HELL FIRE. ARE YOU COMPROMISING YOUR SAFETY AND SALVATION FOR SOME MISGUIDED LEADER WHO OPPOSES ISLAM?

Islam in the United States

Islam can grow anywhere because Islam is natural and more over it is from Almighty Creator Allah who created all the continents and the people of all color. Even though Islam reached late to Americas like the White people (British/Irish for example)it has started gaining ground in a rapid pace. Its no wonder, in the years to come, Islam will march past in a rocket speed not only in America but all parts of the world, Allah willing (Insha Allah).

Allah is the ONLY Lord and God of all lands and He is neither an Arab God nor an English people's God. He belongs to all people. He is yours when you are his. Allah's proofs are everywhere. He rains water on America and the same water rains on Africa and Asia. If at all there were to be different Allah's for each and every country and Island on the earth, then there would have been total chaos. The formula of water -H2o), an organic compound or an inorganic material, gas, carbon dioxide, oxygen etc shows that Allah is the only ONE GOD & CREATOR Who Created them with PERFECT KNOWLEDGE AND A SINGLE FORMULA.

Look at the eyes of the people. A surgeon or a Physician who studies in Africa can work on the eyes of an american, diagnose disease of the american eyes and vice versa. A russian doctor finds it no difficult to operate upon an American Eyes or vice versa because the knowledge they studied in the Branch of Medicine does not differentiate the human beings. It does not teach that eyes of the Americans have one more extra part or function or different from Russians. Its not like the case of Car engines manufactured by different car companies. Like Toyota manufactures its engine with its own technology and Mercedes or BMW would have their own technologies which are patented/copyrighted, intellectual properties. so you will find lot of variations and you need company trained personnel to carryout the particular repair and maintenance jobs (we are talking about the automobile workshops run by authorized agents of the respective brands or manufacturers).

But in the case of Allah's creation, His design is similar in all the eyes of human beings every where on the earth except that the eyes of Japanese may look small and other asians eyes look somewhat bigger comparatively. But does it change the functionality or the basic "engineering design" of Allah?

The above points were necessitated to mention because people wonder when they come across the news that such and such person in America accepted(converted/reverted) to Islam and some of the non muslims think it an abominable and horrible act on the part of a white male or a female!!! How come???? We talked about the Allah's Glorification and His relevance, His "finger print" in our lives by the above arguments. Then there is nothing to worry about or be terrified if some one accepted (converted/reverted) or embraced Islam. This is only to quench your heart that there is nothing malicious or a scandal in someone becoming a Muslim or crossing over to Islam. You are safe in the Hands of Allah because its Allah Who Protects you day and night (and in the Fort of Islam you are always safe given by by Allah for all mankind for ever. Death is to come at any time. But death itself is not an end. There is everlasting life after death and if you are with Allah here in this life, you will be with Him in Heaven as well in the Hereafter).

Let us now talk about terrorism and Islam. Its Islam and muslims who have suffered untold miseries through out the world for the last 70 years in the Arab lands, Asia and other parts of the world by colonial powers and their armies and stooges. In Iraq millions of people have suffered and millions were forced to migrate due to the late Iraqi ruler and his government and the american invasion of Iraq. Americans have suffered in more than different ways and no muslim will support the cause of terror and injustice against even the enemies. Islam does not have permanent enemies because today the one who is enemy could be a friend tomorrow and that is the basic policy of Islam. The people who are inside Islam are from different tribes and if it were not for Islam, they would have been having no common ground to hold them together and would have been warring and cutting the necks of each other. But its Islam, from the Mercy and Blessings of Allah that it holds 1.3 billion people together except a some acts of aggression and bloodshed that has become common now a days due to so many reasons. One reason could be utter poverty and state of mind in which they are living where there is a situation of utter helplessness and frustration. Islam is capable of preventing bloodshed and chaos and bringing justice, prosperity, safety and security for all. But the first step should come from the people themselves and muslims and non muslims are no exception to this rule. But Alas, it should have been from Muslims that they should have been showing the world how just Islam is by their noble acts and words. But today quite unfortunately lot of people are not listening to Islam and people act freely based on their own convictions which are not sanctioned in Islam, like suicide bombing. If that is true Islam,written in our books, you would have found lot of people leaving Islam. But in truth Islam is not like that as what these horrible humans are doing against each other. There is a very good network of malicious propagandists on the net and in the news media, tv and other formats who are destroy Islam by constant feeds of false and baseless accusations against Islam. We muslims urge them to look at Islam, keep it separate from what some suicide bombers are doing because they are not Islam. Islam is in the Holy Qur'an and the Hadith of our Noble Prophet Mohammad who was sent as a Mercy to all the worlds and the Leader of all the mankind.

So we are always commanded to uphold justice as per Islam. Justice is equal to Allah fearningness in Islam. Its the part of Taqwa (God fearingness but in fact Taqwa has more broader meaning and application).

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Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) had a clear mission and mandate from Allah, the Lord of all people and the countries and Allah took upon Himself, safeguarding Prophet Mohammad(pbuh) as Allah says in the Holy Qur'an, so that Prophet Mohammad did not lose heart and stop spreading the message of Allah:

"O Messenger, deliver that which had been revealed to thee from thy Lord; and if thou do not, thou hast not delivered His message. And Allah will protect thee from all men. Surely Allah guides not the disbelieving people. " Holy Qur'an chapter no. 5: verse no.67.

The Hadith of the Prophet Mohammad (S):

Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 242 says:

Prophet Muhammad s.w. said: "While I was sleeping, I saw myself (in a dream) performing Tawaf around the Ka'ba. Behold, I saw a reddish-white man with long hair, and water was dropping from his head. I asked, "Who is this?' They replied, 'The son of Mary.' Then I turned my face to see another man with a huge body, red complexion and curly hair and blind in one eye. His eye looked like a protruding out grape. They said (to me), He is Ad-Dajjal." The Prophet added, "The man he resembled most is Ibn Qatan, a man from the tribe of Khuza'a. "

Note: Dajjal will be the name of the person who is antichrist and jews will believe him and he will be killed by Eisa or Jesus (Alaihissalam -peace be upon him) after his second arrival. He will claim himself as God and show false miracles to people and thus he will have a large following.

Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 245:

Prophet Muhammad s.w. said, "No prophet was sent but that he warned his followers against the one-eyed liar (Ad-Dajjal). Beware! He is blind in one eye, and your Lord is not so, and there will be written between his (Ad-Dajjal's) eyes (the word) Kafir (i.e., disbeliever)."


Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 241:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (Abdullah ibn Umar was the son of Second Islamic Khalifa or Caliph Syedna Umar who heard this from Prophet Mohammad-peace be upon him and as recorded in Bukhari Hadith Book):

Allah's Apostle stood up amongst the people and then praised and glorified Allah as He deserved and then he mentioned Ad-Dajjal, saying, "I warn you of him, and there was no prophet but warned his followers of him; but I will tell you something about him which no prophet has told his followers: Ad-Dajjal is one-eyed whereas Allah is not."
(Here you have to see the importance of the words used : "Ad-Dajjal is one-eyed whereas Allah is not". Why? Because Dajjal will claim himself as God and deceive people by his magic and other powers (like apparently showing to people who believe him and tell them their wish that their dead parents be brought back to life so that they could see them and be happy, and he will do this but in fact the devils who are hidden would also be his followers and they perform this apparent act of the dead parents of so and so (of the requisitioner)coming out alive from the earth. But Allah is the Only God and He has no defects and the likeliness of anything created.
Dajjal is human and he can not be God and also his one eye is not ok, he has a defect but still some people will be deceived including the jews who will be his followers. He will do lot of chaos on the earth, travel length and breadth of the earth and harming the people in different ways.

Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 246:
Narrated Abu Sa'id (this is another companion of the Prophet Mohammad who heard the following from Prophet Mohammad's sermon):

One day Allah's Apostle narrated to us a long narration about Ad-Dajjal and among the things he narrated to us, was: "Ad-Dajjal will come, and he will be forbidden to enter the mountain passes of Medina. He will encamp in one of the salt areas neighboring Medina and there will appear to him a man who will be the best or one of the best of the people. He will say 'I testify that you are Ad-Dajjal whose story Allah's Apostle has told us.' Ad-Dajjal will say (to his audience), 'Look, if I kill this man and then give him life, will you have any doubt about my claim?' They will reply, 'No,' Then Ad-Dajjal will kill that man and then will make him alive. The man will say, 'By Allah, now I recognize you more than ever!' Ad-Dajjal will then try to kill him (again) but he will not be given the power to do so."

Ad-Dajjal or Dajjal will be having some powers given by Allah which are not given to other people. Allah has created mankind for a test. He sent the True Prophets and Prophet Mohammad was the Final Prophet and Messenger of Allah-peace be upon him, by whose arrival and mission, Allah completed His Religion Islam. Quran was revealed in 23 years (from his age of 40 years to 63 years until just before his death)from Allah to him,while he was in Makkah, Madina and some other places of Arabia.

Dajjal is the most dangerous person to be born. But he will be having no power to enter the cities of Makkhah and Madina which are the two of the holy places in Saudi Arabia for the world muslims. The third holy place is Jerusalem. One young muslim of good and strong faith in Islam will challenge Dajjal and it will be shown in his case and act that Dajjal is not God and the falsehood of Dajjal's claim will be shown to the people. He will leave surroundings of Madina city and move to other place.

Then on wards, the Dajjal will be on the run and his days are numbered until he will challenge Jesus in Damascus but Jesus will chase him and he will be finally killed by Jesus, in a place called "Ludd" which is in Israel near an airport.

Here one note: Jesus (peace be upon him) was on a Prophet Mission as Allah's Prophet when Allah sent him first time about 2,000 years before to the lost sheep of Israel (Israil, the children of Prophet Yaqoob or Jacob who was the son of Ishaq -the second son of Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham. Through Prophet Ishaq (Isaq) Jews originated. Through Prophet Ismael, the first son of Prophet Ibrahim, Arabs originated.

Prophet Ibrahim lived in Iraq (Babylone) and his father was a priest in the court of the King. The King and his father were idol worshippers. But Allah had chosen Ibrahim to be his Prophet and so he was not mislead by the customs and religion of the time and those people.

Please visit this website to know more about Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham:

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Peace be upon all the Prophets of Allah.

Volume 9, Book 88, Number 249:
Narrated Zainab bint Jahsh:

That one day Allah's Apostle entered upon her (house) in a state of fear and said, "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah! Woe to the Arabs from the Great evil that has approached (them). Today a hole has been opened in the dam of Gog and Magog (arabic: Yajooj and Majooj) like this." The Prophet made a circle with his index finger and thumb. Zainab bint Jahsh added: I said, "O Allah's Apostle! Shall we be destroyed though there will be righteous people among us?" The Prophet said, "Yes, if the (number of) evil (persons) increased."

Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 248:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet said, "Ad-Dajjal will come to Medina and find the angels guarding it. So Allah willing, neither Ad-Dajjal, nor plague will be able to come near it."

From the above Hadith or holy saying of Noble Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) we understand that Dajjal and plague can not enter the Madina City .

Bukhari (Hadith Book) Volume 9, Book 88, Number 238:
Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba:

Nobody asked the Prophet as many questions as I asked regarding Ad-Dajjal. The Prophet said to me, "What worries you about him?" I said, "Because the people say that he will have a mountain of bread and a river of water with him (i.e. he will have abundance of food and water)" The Prophet said, "Nay, he is too mean to be allowed such a thing by Allah"
(Note: but it is only to test mankind whether they believe in Allah or in Ad-Dajjal).

Other great signs of the end of the world:

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 88, Number 235:
Narrated Abu Huraira (this is one of the companions of Prophet Mohammad who was very close to Prophet Mohammad in Madina and has recorded numberous hadiths):

Allah's Apostle said, "Soon the river 'Euphrates' will disclose the treasure (the mountain) of gold, so whoever will be present at that time should not take anything of it." Al-A'raj narrated from Abii Huraira that the Prophet said the same but he said, "It (Euphrates) will uncover a mountain of gold (under it)."

As per a hadith, Euphrates which is a river in Iraq and Nile in Egypt are the two out of four rivers originating from the Heaven and flowing on the earth. Other two rivers are in the Heaven itself.

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 88, Number 237:
Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established

(1) till two big groups fight each other whereupon there will be a great number of casualties on both sides and they will be following one and the same religious doctrine, (this could be the world warI and WWII and/or the 8 year war between Iran & Iraq (1980-88).

(2) till about thirty Dajjals (liars) appear, and each one of them will claim that he is Allah's Apostle, (note: lot of false prophets appeared after the Final Prophet Mohammad-peace be upon him, we do not know so far how many have exactly appeared).

(3) till the religious knowledge is taken away (by the death of Religious scholars)

(4) earthquakes will increase in number (note: how many earthquakes are taking place daily, is noteworthy)

(5) time will pass quickly, (note: yea, you wonder when you receive your salary check)

(6) afflictions will appear, (note: which is going on now)

(7) Al-Harj, (i.e., killing) will increase, (note: we can see how people are killed daily in hundreds or thousands of numbers around the world)

(8) till wealth will be in abundance ---- so abundant that a wealthy person will worry lest nobody should accept his Zakat, and whenever he will present it to someone, that person (to whom it will be offered) will say, 'I am not in need of it, (note: even though wealth is quite common, even people in the age group 20-30, there are millionaires, but still poverty and hunger are quite rampant now. This time when people will not be available to accept wealth given as charity, will be after Islam becomes dominant on the earth in future and the Islamic rulers or Caliphs (Khalifas) will distribute the accumulated wealth among the needy and the poor. Thus the people will be happy and lead a life of self contentment and worldly desires will be of secondary concern while morality and spiritual values of Islam will be reigning supreme).

(9) till the people compete with one another in constructing high buildings, (note: which is quite visible now).

(10) till a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, 'Would that I were in his place'. (Note: this is also true in some conflict ridden countries where people are hardest hit and great is the suffering due to war and bloodshed).

(11) and till the sun rises from the West. So when the sun will rise and the people will see it (rising from the West) they will all believe (embrace Islam) but that will be the time when: (As Allah said,) 'No good will it do to a soul to believe then, if it believed not before, nor earned good (by deeds of righteousness) through its Faith.' (Quran: Chapter 6 Verse 158) (note: this is yet to happen).

And the Hour will be established (so quickly and unexpected that) while two men spreading a garment in front of them but they will not be able to sell it, nor fold it up; and the Hour will be established (so quickly and unexpected that) when a man has milked his she-camel and has taken away the milk but he will not be able to drink it; and the Hour will be established (so quickly and unexpected that) before a man repairing a tank (for his livestock) is able to water (his animals) in it; and the Hour will be established (so quickly and unexpected that) when a person has raised a morsel (of food) to his mouth but will not be able to eat it."

From the above hadith of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him), we come to know that the end of the world will come all of a sudden even as people were busy in their markets doing routine sales (like selling a garment in a shop) or attending to the needs of the domestic animals etc..It could be that the day has just begun and people were just starting their daily routines....when the GREATEST EVENT OF DAY OF JUDGMENT/RESURRECTION WOULD START UNFOLDING AS THE FIRST PART, by the beginning of destruction of universal system....Allah knows the best...


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