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Weekly Comment |
Serbia ‘Not
Responsible’?
The International Court of
Justice or the World Court, last
week, exonerated Serbia from
‘responsibility’ for the mass
killings and genocide of over
8000 Muslims men, women and
children at Srebrencia and
rejected Bosnias call for
monetary compensation.
The court has however ruled that
there was genocide. It found
that there were acts of genocide
committed by members of the
Bosnian Serb Army at Srebrencia,
and stated that Serbia was in
violation of the UN Genocide
Convention. The court found that
Serbia did not prevent the
killing of thousands of people
while it could and should have
stopped it.
Doesn’t add up, does it?
Sheldean Human
Killing
On a more than regular basis
killings and murders such as the
Sheldean Human murder comes to
the fore. Human life seems to
have become more than cheap.
Murders seems to be becoming
ever more violent and gruesome.
Incidents (sadly the condition
of our society has been reduced
to us referring to such
intolerable crimes as
‘incidents’) such as these are
however merely symptoms of much
deeper problems. There is a
‘vrot’ that has not just crept
in but is now reigning supreme
in our societies and
communities. Immorality and
vices have become the order of
the day. The only solution to
the problem lies in turning to
Allah and the way He has
directed us to.
Afghanistan
The ordinary man in
the street always gets the
shortest end of the stick.
NATO forces have advanced into
the South of Afghanistan in an
attempt to launch one of the
largest offences undertaken by
them in the recent years. This
comes as no surprise in light of
the ongoing losses suffered by
the US and NATO forces.
The Taliban, Al-Qaedah or
whoever the US and NATO forces
are supposed to be attacking
seem to be capable of looking
after themselves, if the even
bias reports are anything to go
by.
The sad part of it all is that
the Ummah has to brace itself
for more losses of it’s mothers,
children, elders and other
innocent people going about
their everyday lives.
Clandestine
Colonialism
On the momentous occasion of
commemorating the 50th
anniversary of Ghana’s
emancipation from the
stranglehold of the tyrannical
colonialism, is it possible that
the forced placement of the UN
peacekeeping forces in Sudan is
taking us towards a new class of
veiled/covert colonialism.
In light of the historic
occasion of South Africa’s
presidency of the UN Security
Council, will a country that set
the standard in fighting for
freedom and justice allow itself
to be identified forever as the
one who pulled the trigger that
can possibly take Africa back
more than a hundred years.
'Ghana at 50'
Ghanaian authorities have spent
$20m (£10.4m; 15.2m euros) on
the commemorations, which are
due to continue for the next 12
months.
The country is often cited as an
example of stability, steady
growth, and low inflation, with
increases in its output of major
exports including cocoa and
gold.
But others have questioned the
wisdom of holding lavish
celebrations while many in the
country remain without basic
services.
President Jerry Rawlings, who
ruled for almost two decades,
has criticised the events and is
boycotting them.
In a statement, he said he would
not share a stage with "the same
people who have taken every
opportunity to denigrate us".
"Politically our leaders have
failed us," Accra resident
Emmanuel Danso said.
"Only politicians or people who
know people live well in this
country," he added. (BBC Online) |
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P D A T E |
Young Ulama
Programme
The Jamiatul will
be hosting a workshop for
young Ulama on the 17th
March 2007. The workshop
will focus on Drug Abuse and
the manner of helping drug
abusers in their fight to
free themselves from the
scourge of drug abuse. For
more information call Ml.
Ubaidullah at 011 373 8000. |
Islamica
Magazine
Members of the Jamiatul
Ulama met with Salahudin
Khan of Chicago this week.
Br. Khan is the publisher of
Islamica Magazine and was in
the country to examine
options with regard to the
distribution/sales of the
magazine in South Africa.
Discussions with the Jamiat
also focused on various
issues regarding Media and
its role in the contemporary
world. |
Social
Uplifment – Search for Young
Ulama
The Jamiatul Ulama is
concerned at the high levels
of poverty and social
dislocations in South
Africa. It considers it be
imperative that the Muslim
community realize the
importance of contributing
towards social and economic
development and the general
good of all the people of
South Africa.
In light of this, the
Jamiatul Ulama is in
discussions to organize a
programme for the training
of vibrant and committed
young Ulama who are willing
to make this aspect of
khidmah their life’s work.
Young Ulama who are
interested can contact Ml.
Ubaidullah at the Jamiat
offices on the telephone
number: 011 373 8000. |
Klerksdorp
Relief
The Jamiatul Ulama branch in
Klerksdorp has embarked on a
relief effort in aid of
victims of the tornado that
destroyed homes and property
in the area.
So far clothing, foodstuffs,
blankets and other relief
items have been donated to
affected families. As the
operation is on-going,
donations in kind and cash
are welcome. For more
information on how you can
assist, contact Mufti Yacoob
Minty on 082 373 7867. |
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C O N
T E N T S |
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Summarised
Jumuah Bayaan |
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Question and
Answer |
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Update |
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Message from the Ameer |
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I N F
O R M A T I O N |
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Min. Mahr |
R 112.91 |
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Mahr Faatimi |
R 5,645.30 |
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Zakaat Nisaab |
R 2,258.12 |
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Words of Wisdom |
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Hadith of the Week |
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Refuge in
Allah |
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Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu
anhu) narrated that the the
Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi
wa Sallam)used to say, "O
Allah! I seek refuge with
You from
worry and grief, from
incapacity and laziness,
from cowardice and
miserliness, from being
heavily in debt and from
being overpowered by (other)
men." (8:380 – Bukhari) |
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Quotation for the Week |
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Piety and
Ego |
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A person’s nearness to Allah
is proportional to his
distance from his own ego
and self (nafs).
Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi |
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Point of Reflection |
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Choosing a
Cause |
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If you don't stand for
something, you will fall for
something.
(African Proverb) |
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Q and A |
Question:
1. I have purchased an
Islamic will, but this only
applies to a single person
or persons not married in
community of property. I am
married in community of
property –Should
I change my marriage type?
2. Can I donate my portion
of
our property to my wife and
therefore not include it in
the will. Can I do this
donation by stating my
intention in writing
or do I need to donate the
property formally (changing
all
the paperwork to her name)?
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Answer:
1) An Islamic marriage
is automatically out of
community
of property, and if a couple
wish to enter into community
of property then that would
require a separate
agreement. Although
community of property is not
the natural way of acquiring
and owning assets, and even
after realising the
repercussions of such an
arrangement if a couple
still wish to enter into an
agreement of community of
property, then that is their
prerogative. A special will
form will have to be
prepared to accommodate the
community
of property.
2) Whatever you donate as a
gift to your wife in your
lifetime becomes her
property, and as such will
not form part of your
estate. For the gifting
process
to be complete the gifted
item
or commodity must be given
into the physical possession
of the person receiving the
gift,
who may then use or dispose
of it as they see fit. The
legal formalities are not a
condition Islamically, but
taking into consideration
the laws of the country and
the legal
implications of leaving the
property in your name it is
definitely advisable to do
the transfer as well.
And Allah Ta'aala knows
best. |
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Summarized Jumu’ah Bayaan:
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Imitating
the West? |
Allah Ta'ala says:
"Triumphant are those
who turn in repentance
to Allah; those who
serve Him; those who
praise Him; those who
fast; those who bow
down; those who
prostrate in Sujood;
those who enjoin what is
right and forbid what is
evil; and those who keep
the limits of Allah, and
give glad tidings to
believers."(9:112)
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• Our Beloved Nabi
Muhammad (Sallallahoo
Alayhi Wasallam) said:
"If you imitate a people
then you become one of
them."
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• There are over one
billion two hundred
million Muslims on the
face of this planet
today. Islam is the
fastest growing
religion, yet, if we
look at Islam as it
exists today, we will
find limited evidence of
the practical Islam, and
we note that the
direction in which
Muslims throughout the
world look for solutions
is geared to the Western
way.
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• In so doing, not only
do we become subservient
to the West, but the
morals, the lifestyles
and ethics of the
western world is
accepted and imitated.
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• It is imperative that
we begin to examine our
lives and do some
serious soul-searching
in a critical manner. If
we fail to derive any
inspiration from the
great accomplishments of
our Beloved Nabee (Sallallahoo
Alayhi Wasallam) in
destroying the ungodly
lifestyles that he came
to demolish, then we are
heading for doom.
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• Many Muslims consider
Islam to be outdated and
have opted for the
modern western way that
they find more
beneficial in this life.
Ignorance of Almighty
Allah's Din, love for
this Dunya, amassing
material wealth and
chasing after name and
fame in this passing
life will result in our
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• Almighty Allah tells
us that every human
being is born in a state
of Fitrah. This means
that everyone is born a
Muslim (a state of
submission); and then
they become different,
deviating from that
submission. We need to
return to this state
before it is too late.
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• We have reached a
point of saturation
where the good appears
to be bad and the bad
appears to be good. We
become pleased with our
ability to do wrong and
become accustomed to it.
This is dangerous.
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• As Muslims, we
surrender to our
passions, we surrender
to our lack of control,
and we surrender to
following tribal
customs. We surrender to
the whole situation of
seeking to be wealthy
and pursuing wealth,
name and fame. Is this
correct?
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• The million dollar
question is, do we
really desire Fitrah?
Are we, who call
ourselves the Ummah of
Almighty Allah's Beloved
Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi
Wasallam heading toward
the standard religion or
have we reached a point
in our lives where we
are so pleased with
ourselves that we desire
no real change?
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• Nabee Adam Alayhis
Salaam recognized his
state of error; he
turned to Almighty Allah
Subhanahu wa ta'ala. And
this is the real concept
of repentance or Taubah
- the turning back. It
is the quality that
Almighty Allah has put
into the hearts of those
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• Our Glorious Creator
says in verse 112 of
Surah At-Taubah:
"Triumphant are those
who turn in repentance
to Allah; those who
serve Him; those who
praise Him; those who
fast; those who bow
down; those who
prostrate in Sujood;
those who enjoin what is
right and forbid what is
evil; and those who keep
the limits of Allah, and
give glad tidings to
believers." |
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Message from the Ameer of
the Jamiatul Ulama |
Amr bil
Maruf wa al-Nahyi anil
Munkar
In Verse 70 of Surah Al-Taubah
Allah (subhanahu wa ta`aala)
outlines certain
characteristics of the
Believers. After having
outlined the
characteristics, Allah
describes the benefits
promised by Allah to the
Believers, and the verse
(71) concludes with a
definition of the ‘Real and
Great’ Success.
Among the primary qualities
of the Believers detailed in
verse 70, a most significant
one is that the Believers ‘
enjoin the good and forbid
the evil’ – they commit
themselves to amr bil ma`ruf
wa al-nahy anil munkar.
In contrast to this, verse
67 of the same Surah
describes the qualities of
the Munafiqun, and lists as
among their first
characteristics that they
enjoin the veil and forbid
the good.
Amr bil Ma`ruf is a
distinguishing feature of
the Believers; it is
depicted as a criterion fort
the elevation of the “khair
al ummah” (3:110); it is
considered to be amongst the
foremost duties and
responsibilities of the
Believers; it is mentioned
by the Prophet (sallallahu
`alayhi wa sallam) as a
means of the success or
failure of the ummah; it is
cited as a cause for the
non-acceptance of du`a; and
it is declared as a reason
for the descent of
collective punishment upon
the peoples of the World.
Volumes of books have been
written on the importance of
amr bil ma`ruf wa al-nahy
anil munkar, and its
importance can never be
overstated. We must continue
to engage in it and insist
to our brethren that we all
make it a part and parcel of
our every day lives.
Considering verse 67 and 70
of Surah Taubah, it is also
important to note that we
should be mega-conscious of
the possibility that we can
inadvertently or negligently
acquire qualities that are
identifiable with those
described by Allah as the
qualities of the Munafiqun.
A Muslim must be conscious
of all actions that he
engages in – actions that
please Allah and those that
could possibly earn the
anger or wrath of Allah.
Finally, the Jamaat al-da`wah
wa al-tabligh has
illustrated an exemplary
manner of reviving the
practice of amr bil ma`ruf
wa al-nahy anil munkar, and
we must make every effort to
support and be a part of the
revival of this important
aspect of our deen.
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