Friday, August 31, 2012
Zakat, UHmMmmmmmmmmmm.What's That?
In reading the Qur'an, I noticed the word Zakat. It kinda stuck out and drew me in as I read it and then said it allowed.
Zakat was more than just a cool word, the meaning of it was beyond awesome!
According to the Wikipedia, free encyclopedia, it is an Arabic word defined as "that which purifies" or "alms", the giving of a fixed portion of one's wealth to charity, generally the poor and the needy.
The Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam. It is mentioned in the Qur'an in over 25 verses. According to the Qur'an, Zakat always redistributes wealth. It increases the act of charity in the economy aimed mainly in the concern for the poor and those that have less.
It is believed that if Zakat is not done, damnation will occur in the afterlife. Those, on the other hand, who give Zakat will earn a reward in the afterlife.(Alms giving includes the primordal covenant between God and humankind[Qur'an 2:83])
Zakat is required of all practicing Muslims who have the financial means. Zakat is not collected from non-Muslims unless there is a need for assistance with taxes.
This is the word that President Obama used in one of his recent speeches. So if you didn't know what Zakat meant before, you do now.
Those receiving Zakat must be in poverty, Zakat collectors, Non-Muslims that are sympathetic to Islam or want to convert to Islam., those who cannot meet there basic needs, Those working in God's way, people in debt, etc....
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Calm After the Storm
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What a calm and peaceful day.
I enter my room, put down my prayer rug, and began to pray. All commotion, any thoughts that may bring tension float far far away. It is just me praising and worshiping Allah. There is a oneness that is very hard to explain unless you are in that zone. The only way to describe it is imagining being in a full strength hurricane, then suddenly it is over. Yes, there is ruin and destruction around, but there is a magnificent calm. The feeling of coming through the storm and surviving. Allah has His arms around you like a blanket that is all warm and safe. Nothing in this world can harm you. The response is wanting to give him all of the praise for He is Great, and He is Most Forgiving.
What a calm and peaceful day.
I enter my room, put down my prayer rug, and began to pray. All commotion, any thoughts that may bring tension float far far away. It is just me praising and worshiping Allah. There is a oneness that is very hard to explain unless you are in that zone. The only way to describe it is imagining being in a full strength hurricane, then suddenly it is over. Yes, there is ruin and destruction around, but there is a magnificent calm. The feeling of coming through the storm and surviving. Allah has His arms around you like a blanket that is all warm and safe. Nothing in this world can harm you. The response is wanting to give him all of the praise for He is Great, and He is Most Forgiving.
Monday, August 27, 2012
I Knew Allah Kept Me Awake For a Reason
I Knew Allah Kept Me Awake for a Reason
- Guess What I am doing at 4:39am? Getting ready to pray To Allah(God). This I do 5 times a day and in between. Why? Cause God is to be remembered at all times not just when you need something, want something, or expect something. He is good to me all of the time. Allahu Akbar(For those who don't speak Arabic, that means GOD IS GREAT!!)
Sad How Some will Defend Hatred with Scriptures
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- Barbara BenjaminYou are a new Muslim but you were once a Christian who believed in Jesus as the Savior of the world as much of your family does. But now you are fulfilling the scriptures which are written in the word of God the Bible. 1Timothy 4:1 Now the ...See More
Khadijah Amatullah
I believe and always have believed that Jesus is the Messiah. I have never believed in the trinity ever while growing up. People make the assumption that they know you through who their parents are, but I was taught to gain knowledge and ha...See More
Khadijah Amatullah Now, who is fulfilling the scriptures? You or me? Such Hatred. And you are using the Bible to defend your hatred! Shame on you Sister.
They Didn't Know that Muslims Worshiped God, Too?
Wow! Is this why some so called Christians are trying to blow up Masjids? Yes, Muslims do believe and worship God (Allah)!
Barbara Benjamin
9 hours ago- Most of your rich Blacks are Christian Most of your well to do Blacks are Christian. Blacks as Muslims as a hold are in a sad economic condition all over the world. Black Muslim countries seems to be cursed as a whole. I don't think that Allah like Black people but Black people seems to be blessed by Jesus, from slavery to the White House. Now who wouldn't want to serve a God like that.
- Khadijah Amatullah2 hours ago
- Dear, I do serve God. Get your facts straight. I feel sorry that you think that wealth of materialistic things has something to do with being Christian. Maybe it has to do with God is God and God does what He wants to do. Also, do a little reading on where Muslims really are and who holds the Greatest wealth. Don't be so stuck on materialistic things as being a blessing. Happiness and love comes from the blessing that God gave to us by giving us the opportunity to praise Him.
Wow!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Black Hajib
The Black Hajib
Wow, woke up feeling really great today.
Hadn't gotten over this terrible shyness enough to go to the Masjid.
For some reason I really wanted to go today.
I looked through my closest to find something presentable to cover myself.
Found something!
I put on the black hajib that I'd made all by myself. Looked professionally done.
After dressing, I headed for the car.
I hear a big bang!
Started hunking the horn for my daughter to come to the door.
Thought I'd hit a bicycle.
She looked to see that the front end bumper had fallen off of the car.
How could this have happened when I rarely even drive the car.
She. She. She must have done it! My daughter has the car more than I do.
At any other time, before reverting to Islam, I would have ranted for hours. But, now, I felt
a calm that I'd never experienced.
I retreated to my bedroom in my black hajib, closed my door, put down my prayer rug, and began
to pray on time. I felt no anger, just peace.
Still didn't get to go to the Masjid, but Allah was right where I needed Him most.
Khadijah Amatulla
Wow, woke up feeling really great today.
Hadn't gotten over this terrible shyness enough to go to the Masjid.
For some reason I really wanted to go today.
I looked through my closest to find something presentable to cover myself.
Found something!
I put on the black hajib that I'd made all by myself. Looked professionally done.
After dressing, I headed for the car.
I hear a big bang!
Started hunking the horn for my daughter to come to the door.
Thought I'd hit a bicycle.
She looked to see that the front end bumper had fallen off of the car.
How could this have happened when I rarely even drive the car.
She. She. She must have done it! My daughter has the car more than I do.
At any other time, before reverting to Islam, I would have ranted for hours. But, now, I felt
a calm that I'd never experienced.
I retreated to my bedroom in my black hajib, closed my door, put down my prayer rug, and began
to pray on time. I felt no anger, just peace.
Still didn't get to go to the Masjid, but Allah was right where I needed Him most.
Khadijah Amatulla
Saturday, August 25, 2012
From My Head to My Toes
From My Head to My Toes
I cover up from head to toe. Yes, I get respect. I will not sell out my body to wear flimsy clothing just to get attention or because society promotes it I have thoughts and ideas that are listened to with earnest intentions and not distracted by promoting lust. For I am who I am....A Muslim woman. Khadijah Amatulla
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