Uncategorized – Islamic Center In Stillwater https://icstillwater.org Stillwater, OK Thu, 15 May 2025 02:44:23 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.7 https://icstillwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-site_logo_wide_small-32x32.png Uncategorized – Islamic Center In Stillwater https://icstillwater.org 32 32 Arabic Stanza of Wisdom https://icstillwater.org/arabic-stanza-of-wisdom/ https://icstillwater.org/arabic-stanza-of-wisdom/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 02:32:29 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11894

فافْخَر فَإنّ الناسَ فيكَ ثَلاثَةٌ
مُستَعظِمٌ أو حاسِدٌ أو جاهِلُ
وَلَقَد عَلَوتَ فَما تُبالي بَعدَ ما
عَرَفوا أيَحمَدُ أم يَذُمُّ القائِلُ

So take pride, for people toward you are of three kinds:
One who admires, one who envies, and one who is ignorant.

Indeed, you have risen high and no longer care,

Whether the speaker offers praise or blame,
Now that they know who you are.

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Beautiful line of Arabic poetry https://icstillwater.org/beautiful-line-of-arabic-poetry/ https://icstillwater.org/beautiful-line-of-arabic-poetry/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:14:47 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11793

كُلُّ العـداوة قد تُــرجى مــودتها ** إلا عــداوة من عــاداك عن حــسد.

The verse is a beautiful line of Arabic poetry. Here’s the English translation:

All enmity may be hoped to turn into friendship,
Except the enmity of one who hates you out of envy.

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Raising one’s voice in the mosque https://icstillwater.org/raising-ones-voice-in-the-mosque/ https://icstillwater.org/raising-ones-voice-in-the-mosque/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:45:00 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11695

Question:

What should be done about someone who speaks loudly in the mosque during prayer, causing a disturbance to worshippers? How should they be reprimanded in a way that does not violate proper etiquette, considering they have already been advised kindly but have not responded?

Answer:

All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, companions, and those who follow them.

Raising one’s voice in the mosque and disturbing worshippers is prohibited in Islam. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Let those of sound judgment and wisdom be nearest to me, then those who follow them, then those who follow them – three times – and beware of the commotion of the markets.” (Narrated by Muslim)

Imam Al-Nawawi explained that “the commotion of the markets” refers to the confusion, disputes, arguments, loud voices, and chaos that occur in marketplaces. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said:
“Do not raise your voices over one another when reciting the Qur’an.” (Narrated by Malik in Al-Muwatta’)

Abu Al-Walid Al-Baji commented in Al-Muntaqa:
“If raising one’s voice while reciting the Qur’an is prohibited because it disturbs the worshippers, then raising one’s voice in conversation or anything else is even more deserving of prohibition. This also indicates a lack of respect for mosques, a disregard for their sanctity, and a failure to dedicate them to their intended purpose—remembrance of Allah. Allah the Almighty says: ‘And [in] mosques in which the name of Allah is much mentioned.’ (Surah Al-Hajj: 40)”

If someone raises their voice and disturbs the worshippers, they should be advised gently and with kindness. It is preferable to do so privately to avoid embarrassing them, so they do not resist the advice. However, if they refuse to comply and persist in their behavior, scholars have stated that such a person may be expelled from the mosque.

Imam Al-Qurtubi mentioned that scholars permitted the removal of anyone who disturbs others in the mosque, just as those with offensive odors can be asked to leave. He said:
“If the reason for expelling someone from the mosque is that they cause harm to others, then by analogy, anyone who disturbs their fellow worshippers—such as being foul-mouthed or behaving offensively—should also be removed. As long as the cause of disturbance remains, the removal remains valid.”

Abu ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-Barr narrated:
“I witnessed our teacher, Abu ‘Umar Ahmad ibn ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Hisham (may Allah have mercy on him), issue a fatwa regarding a man whose neighbors in the mosque complained about him. They unanimously agreed that he was causing them harm with his speech and actions. After consultation, he ruled that the man should be expelled from the mosque and prohibited from attending prayers with them.”

Thus, we recommend that such cases be referred to the relevant authorities (such as calling the police or courts) to handle the matter appropriately. Worshippers should not take it upon themselves to expel the person, as this could lead to greater discord and harm.

And Allah knows best.

Arabic Translation:

:السؤال
ماذا على المتحدث بصوت عال في المسجد أثناء الصلاة، والتسبب في إيذاء المصلين فيه؟ وكيف يتم نهره بحيث لا أخالف الأدب، حيث تم نصحه بالحسنى ولم يستجب؟

:الإجابــة
الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على نبينا محمد، وعلى آله وصحبه، ومن والاه، أما بعد
فرفع الصوت في المسجد، والتشويش على المصلين، منهي عنه شرعًا، كما في الحديث عن رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أنه قال: لِيَلِنِي مِنْكُمْ أُولُو الْأَحْلَامِ، وَالنُّهَى، ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ـ ثَلَاثًا ـ وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَهَيْشَاتِ الْأَسْوَاقِ. رواه مسلم.
قال النووي: هيشات الأسواق: هي بفتح الهاء، وإسكان الياء، وبالشين المعجمة، أي: اختلاطها، والمنازعة، والخصومات، وارتفاع الأصوات، واللغط، والفتن التي فيها. اهـ. وقال صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا يجهر بعضكم على بعض بالقرآن. رواه مالك في
الموطأ
قال أبو الوليد الباجي في المنتقى: وَإِذَا كَانَ رَفْعُ الصَّوْتِ بِقِرَاءَةِ الْقُرْآنِ مَمْنُوعًا حِينَئِذٍ؛ لإذاية الْمُصَلِّينَ، فَبِأَنْ يُمْنَعَ رَفْعُ الصَّوْتِ بِالْحَدِيثِ، وَغَيْرِهِ، أَوْلَى وَأَحْرَى.. وَلِأَنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ اسْتِخْفَافًا بِالْمَسَاجِدِ، واطراحًا لِتَوْقِيرِهَا، وَتَنْزِيهِهَا الْوَاجِبِ، وَإِفْرَادِهَا لِمَا بُنِيَتْ لَهُ مِنْ ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى، قَالَ اللَّهُ الْعَظِيمُ: وَمَسَاجِدُ يُذْكَرُ فِيهَا اسْمُ اللَّهِ كَثِيرًا. اهــ.

ومن رفع صوته، وشوش على المصلين، فإنه ينبغي نصحه برفق، ولين، والأفضل سرًّا من غير إحراج له أمام سائر الناس، حتى لا يستكبر عن قبول النصيحة، فإن أبى وأصر، فقد ذكر أهل العلم أن للناس إخراجه من المسجد، كما قال القرطبي عن إخراج من له رائحة من المسجد، قال: قال العلماء: وإذا كانت العلة في إخراجه من المسجد أنه يتأذى به، ففي القياس أن كل من تأذى به جيرانه في المسجد بأن يكون ذرب اللسان، سفيًها عليهم … وكل ما يتأذى به الناس كان لهم إخراجه، ما كانت العلة موجودة فيه حتى تزول
قال أبو عمر بن عبد البر: وقد شاهدت شيخنا أبا عمر أحمد بن عبد الملك بن هشام -رحمه الله- أفتى في رجل شكاه جيرانه، واتفقوا عليه أنه يؤذيهم في المسجد بلسانه، ويده، فشوور فيه، فأفتى بإخراجه من المسجد، وإبعاده عنه، وألا يشهد معهم الصلاة. اهـ.

والذي نوصي به هو أن من كان حاله كذلك، فإنه ينبغي رفع أمره إلى الجهات المختصة (كالشرطة والقضاء)؛ حتى يزجروه عن ذلك، ولا نرى أن يتولى المصلون بأنفسهم إخراجه من المسجد؛ لأن الغالب ترتب مفسدة على هذا
والله أعلم.

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Prepare for Ramadan https://icstillwater.org/prepare-for-ramadan/ https://icstillwater.org/prepare-for-ramadan/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:11:27 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11664

Mental preparation for Ramadan:

  • Intention (Niyyah): Start with a sincere intention to fast for the pleasure of Allah, seeking spiritual benefits
  • Self-Reflection: Reflect on your behavior, identify areas for improvement, and set spiritual goals for the month.
  • Patience and Gratitude: Cultivate patience and gratitude to navigate the challenges of fasting and appreciate the blessings in your life.
  • Forgiveness: Forgive others and seek forgiveness, fostering a positive and compassionate mindset.

Health Preparation for Ramadan:

  • Balanced Diet: Plan nutritious meals for suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (meal at sunset) to sustain energy levels throughout the day.
  • Hydration: Ensure adequate water intake during non-fasting hours to prevent dehydration during fasting.
  • Moderate Exercise: Engage in light physical activity to maintain fitness, but avoid strenuous workouts during fasting hours.
  • Adequate Rest: Prioritize sufficient sleep to support overall well-being and manage fatigue during the fasting period.

Wealth Preparation for Ramadan:

  • Charity (Zakat and Sadaqah): Allocate a portion of your wealth for and give Zakatul Fitr, Zakat, and charity, helping those in need.
  • Budgeting: Plan your expenses for Ramadan, including iftar preparations, charitable contributions, and other associated costs.
  • Avoid Excess Spending: Resist unnecessary or extravagant purchases, focusing on simplicity and mindful consumption.
  • Financial Accountability: Review your financial situation, set goals for savings, and reassess spending habits for long-term economic stability.
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An Arabic Wisdom https://icstillwater.org/an-arabic-wisdom/ https://icstillwater.org/an-arabic-wisdom/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:23:46 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11607

إذا المرءُ لا يرعاكَ إلا تكَلفا ** فدعهُ ولا تُكثِر عليهِ التأسُّفا

If a person does not care for you except out of formality,
Then leave them and do not grieve over them too much.

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Arrogance and meanness https://icstillwater.org/arrogance-and-meanness/ https://icstillwater.org/arrogance-and-meanness/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:24:40 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=11449

مقولة عن سيدنا عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه تقاس بمقياس الذهب.
يقول سيدنا عمر رضي الله عنه:
ما وجـد أحد في نفسه كبرا إلا من مهانة يجدها في نفسه.

وفي هذه المقولة نجد أن أكثر من حولنا اليوم من الحُسّاد والحاقدين وأصحاب الصدور الخسيسة الضيقة أكثر ما يكونون إنما إظهار لمعادن نفوسهم وغث صدورهم وسواد قلوبهم وحقد أنفسهم. وهي أمور إنما ورثوها عن البيئة التي نشأوا فيها وتربوا على تقاليدها واستقوا سواد قلوبهم منها.

A saying by our master Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, is measured by the standard of gold. He says:

No one finds arrogance within himself except due to a sense of humiliation (meanness) he feels within himself.

In this saying, we observe that many of those around us today— the envious, the resentful, and those with vile and narrow hearts— merely reveal the true nature of their souls, the corruption of their minds, the darkness of their hearts, and the malice within them. These traits are but a product of the environment in which they were raised, the traditions they were brought up with, and the bitterness they absorbed from their surroundings.

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The Whistle – When money talks https://icstillwater.org/the-whistle/ https://icstillwater.org/the-whistle/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:36:22 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=7347

The Whistle, when money talks

This is a story that I read decades ago, yet I find it relevant today to the saying: “Money Talks.”

خرج الشيخ نصر الدين جحا يوما قاصداً المدينة، فجعل كل أطفال القرية يلتفون حوله وكل واحد منهم يرفع صوته ويطلب منه أن يُحضر الشيخ له من المدينة صفارة. طفل واحد فقط اقترب من الشيخ ماداً يده بدينار وقال: أحضر لي معك من الدمينة صفارة يا شيخ جحا.
انظلق الشيخ قاصداً المدينة، ولما أنهى اعماله لها، عاد إلى قريته، فالتف أطفال القرية حولة وجعل كل واحد منهم يسأل الشيخ إن كان اشتري له الصفارة. بحث الشيخ عن الطفل الذي نقده المال وأعطاه الصفارة الوحيدة التي أشتراها من المدينة، فجعل الطفل يصفر بها والأطفال من جوله واجمون صامتون… فقال الشيخ: من يدفع الدراهم تُصفر صفافيره.

One day, Sheikh Nasr al-Din Juha set out for the city. All the children of the village gathered around him, each one raising their voice and asking him to bring back a whistle from the city. Only one child approached the sheikh, extending his hand with a dinar, and said, “Bring me a whistle from the city, Sheikh Juha.”

The sheikh set off for the city, and after finishing his business there, he returned to his village. The village children surrounded him, each one asking if the sheikh had bought them a whistle. The sheikh looked for the child who had given him the money and handed him the only whistle he had bought from the city. The child began to blow the whistle while the other children stood around him, silent and astonished. The sheikh then said, “He who pays the money, his whistle blows.”

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Dr Abo Basha in Space https://icstillwater.org/dr-abo-basha-everywhere/ https://icstillwater.org/dr-abo-basha-everywhere/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 08:31:24 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=7200

Dr. Abo Basha in The Sky With Diamonds!

With everything he does, I wasn’t surprised to find Dr. Ahmed Abo Basha doing Dawaa in space.

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Wisdom https://icstillwater.org/wisdom/ https://icstillwater.org/wisdom/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 22:27:45 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=6925
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First Post https://icstillwater.org/first-post/ https://icstillwater.org/first-post/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:45:21 +0000 http://icstillwater.org/?p=4010

First Post

Welcome to my free zone 🙂

This marks my inaugural blog post on this platform, and it happens to be the very first piece I’ve ever written for a blog!

Within these blog posts, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and opinions on the operation and management of the ISS. As the name suggests, you can expect a glimpse into my personal perspectives and how I perceive things. Whenever I identify areas for improvement, I’ll express my views on what could enhance the ISS.

Stay tuned for regularly updated blog posts featuring my insights, comments, and opinion pieces—all crafted by yours truly.

That wraps up the debut blog post. If you’ve read this far, feel free to drop me an email with your thoughts:

Email me here.

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