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has added a new journalVirtues of Reading the Book of Allah
To reflect upon the verses of Allah is a form of worship; it is something that will draw one close to Allah, Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather, it includes a study of the classical Tafseer (exegesis) of the verses being pondered over. Allah, Most High, says in the Qur?an (what means): ?
''Do they not reflect upon the Qur?an? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein many a much contradiction.?
The Book of Allah is unlike any other; it is the timeless Speech of Allah, and not a created thing. It is the study guide for life, death, and what follows. Therefore, it deserves a far more careful study than anyone else?s speech. It necessitates that its reader return to the early narrations of those who witnessed its revelation and heard its explanation by the one deputed by Allah (SAT) to rehearse and explain His Words to humanity, Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Reciting and pondering over the Book of Allah and devoting regular time to its study and implementation has tremendous benefits in this life and the next.
Let us now look at just a few of them to attach ourselves more firmly to the majestic Words of Allah (SWT). Each benefit stands as enough of an encouragement to shun any laziness we have and dedicate ourselves wholly to the Qur?an.
Reading and Reflecting over the Qur?an fulfils an Islamic duty
We think carefully about our position with the Qur?an. Are we neglecting it? Are we thinking deeply over it? Will it be on your side on the Day of Judgment?
The Qur?an will Intercede for us on the Day of Judgment
The Prophet (SAW) said: ?Read the Qur?an, for indeed it will come on the Day of Standing (Judgment) as an intercessor for its companions.?
The People of the Qur?an are from Best of People
There are many rewards for every letter recited from the Qur?an.
The reciters of the Qur?an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels
?Aa?ishah related that the Prophet (SAW) said: ?Indeed the one who recites the Qur?an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. As for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have twice that reward.?
We can dedicate regular time to the Book of Allah. Surely we will not hesitate to seek a study circle for the Qur?an once we hear the last and perhaps greatest benefits of reading and contemplating over the Qur?an.
The Qur?an leads to Paradise
The Qur?an states (what means): ?Verily this Qur?an guides to that which is most just and right and gives tidings to the believers (in the Oneness of Allah and his Messenger, Muhammad SAW) who do deed of righteousness that they shall have a great reward (Paradise).?
There are many other benefits that await your reading of the Qur?an such as the chapter of the Qur?an that it is a physical healing, a source of rest and relaxation for your heart, among many other things.
(A) Salaam
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has added a new journalA whole year has passed, with lots of events and actions.
Time is flying like a traveller who is in a rush to catch a train! A year ago, at this time, I was doing the same thing I am doing now. Reflecting upon the previous year.
***A year ago Gaza was Under Attack. It stood as a platform for the residents of Gaza, the Palestininans to speak up; it also went beyond reporting to analyze the situation, as well as future scenarios. Masha'Allah, it is worthy to mention here that some Naseebers never stopped talking about Gaza (before and after the war). We, Muslims are continuously focusing on the Gaza strip to know what is happening there.
***2 Years ago, in January, my mother passed away. May Allah blesses her soul, forgives her sins. May I meet my mother again or once more. Mother may your soul rest in peace. Ameen.****
***Muslims 4 Humanity
Muslims 4 Humanity undertook the responsibility of dispelling the negative spirit and giving hope to people that the war would come to end and destruction would stop. Muslims 4 Humanity worked on humanitarian awareness campaigns that encouraged youngsters to take positive action helping their fellow humans in the afflicted Gaza. Poems that depicted the dream of freedom, along with voices singing for the land under siege. Speaking of Palestine, attention was given to Jerusalem on the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (May 15) and people wanted to show their sympathy to the Ailing City.
Many Muslims fixed their eyes on Al-Aqsa Mosque waylaying any damage, yet little are keeping an eye on a city being lost under the darkness of a silent international community.
** Another event that took place was the exposure of the sufferings of the Uyghur people, the Xinjiang Muslims. Who are they? What are their dreams? How hard is the discrimination they face? Why do the Uyghur Muslims voice their sufferings?
**In Iran, in February, there was no way to miss the Iranian Revolution Anniversary. Going back 30 years in time, the history of the revolution and the country current status quo from a global perspective.
*** Elections Time
Of course, when speaking about elections and changes of the world's political scene, one finds Obama's election as US president of paramount importance. After Obama's inauguration, the subject was about America Under Obama and focusing on general issues that include health care, economic recession, racism, American Muslims and American troops sent in Iraq and Afghanistan.
***The Afghan elections were in the spotlight. There are so many chronic problems the Afghan people are currently facing: government corruption, insecurity, unemployment, poverty, lack of practical development schemes and others.
**Just before the summer, British MPs' scandal made headlines for consecutive weeks. A report was edited, but these MPs have they changed their behaviour? or are they still carrying pocketing our tax money (my and your money)?
***I think it is healthy now to move from politics a bit. Is it not healthy to speak about health? However, it is sad that the main health topic in 2009 was not a happy one. It is swine flu. Once, the news about the first cases were aired, the international media got crazy. Ever since, the media machine has never stopped!
***Tragedy in the Entertainment World
On 25 June 2009, the music fans all over the globe were shocked with the sudden death news of Michael Jackson, the Afro-American Pop icon, the King of Pop as he was called. Muslim figures' reacted to Jackson's death.Muslims Singers that include Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, amongst the public figures were Nelson Mandela and Imam Zaid Shakir and the well-known Muslim journalists Zahed Amanullah paid tribute to Michael Jackson.
"He seemed to have the heart of a child, though he was a giant of a musician. The moment I heard he had been taken to hospital, the worst was anticipated..."- Yusuf Islam said.
"Jackson will likely be given the benefit of the doubt. People associate his innovations as an entertainer with the best of his intentions to bridge gaps between people and make people smile. "May Allah be with you, Michael, always. Love you," said Jermaine Jackson at a press conference announcing Jackson'S passing.
Singing for humanity, for the planet, and for hope, EARTH song stands as one of Michael Jackson's masterpieces:
'What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain...
What about killing fields
Is there a time
Did you ever stop to notice,
All the children dead from war?
Did you ever stop to notice,
This crying Earth its weeping shores?''
***Toward the end of the year, COPENHAGEN 15 grabbed the world's attention focusing on the climate change ? Hey, that is the humanity's biggest worry! COP 15 was a huge gathering with a special follow-up on the outcome and outlines of the countries (China, India?etc) that did not want to discuss further and simply walked away.
***Viva Palestina Aid Convoy
Arriving in Jordan the convoy was brought to a grounding halt. Viva Palestina Aid Convoy departed from London on 6 December 2009, then passing through Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, and now in Jordan, awaiting the permission of the Egyptian authorities to let them in Sinai then to Al-Arish and Gaza. It is noted that the convoy encompasses 200 stuffed vehicles and 500 volunteers. The convoy grounded in Jordan will cross
Syria territory and will reach Gaza btwn 03 or 04 January 2010.
***Ultimately, I would mention that in the course of the year 2009 numerous events occurred in Pakistan, Kashmir, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Qatar, Yemen, Zimbabwe...
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Allah (SWT) the Most High knows best. Alhamdudillah.
Nasheed by Zain Bhikhas / Album featuring his friend Dawud Wharnsby Ali. www.youtube.com
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Idris TAWFIQ is a British Muslim Writer who lives and works in Egypt. Before embracing Islam he was a Roman Catholic Priest. You can visit his website at idristawfiq.com
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>>> Has romance disappeared? :D
Well, it may have disappeared to a large extent in many Western societies where divorce and marriage breakdown figures are really high.
In such societies where having different boyfriends or girlfriends is part of the normal run of things, finding true love that will last is quite difficult. The figures speak for themselves. But what about the Muslim world?
It is true that the Western media outlets portray Muslim marriage in pretty much the same way as they portray anything else Muslim, isn't it? In other words, not in a very flattering light.
They talk about forced marriages or wife beating, forgetting that this is not the norm and it is not what Islam teaches. They don't show all the Muslim young men and women who have such a high regard for marriage and look forward in a romantic way to the day they will meet the right person, get married and settle down together for the rest of their lives.
Nor do they show all the Muslim husbands and wives who have been together for so long, actually growing in love and respect for each other the longer they are together. So, no, romance hasn't disappeared.
But how do you know when you have chosen the right person? If your parents have been happily married for years, how can yours be like that? There's lots of questions, but they're important ones.
If it is good looks we are going to base our choice upon, well, good looks often change with time. Perhaps this is why so many marriages in the West end in divorce.
If the marriage takes place because of a physical attraction, the one you are attracted to will not always look that way. They will get old or put on weight or get ill, no longer looking how they once used to.
What happens then, when the physical attraction has gone? *:
~ KNOWING THE RIGHT ONE
Young Muslims don't want to find themselves in a marriage with someone they find unattractive. In choosing a future partner, then, this is important. :)
But the Prophet knows, too, that physical attraction is not everything. The most important quality in a future spouse (the one you are to marry) is their piety. In other words, that they are good Muslims. If the two of you are good Muslims, faithful to prayer and determined to commit yourselves to each other and to the family you will raise together, then this marriage has a good chance of succeeding. It won't be based only on looks but will have a firmer base.
You might be so keen to marry that prayer seems the last thing on your mind, but ask Almighty Allah to send the right person into your life. And, when you have settled down together, continue to ask Allah to give you both the strength to love and support one another through good and bad times.
And so, when you are both old and grey, with grandchildren playing at your feet, you will be able to look back on a good marriage, a happy marriage, insha' Allah, and you will both be able to thank Allah that you did wait for the right one to come along! On that day, people will look at you and wish that they, too, could be blessed with such a happy marriage.
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IDRIS TAWFIQ is a British Muslim Writer who lives and works in Egypt. He has spent many years working with young people. He was head of religious education in different schools in the UK and, perhaps more remarkably, before embracing Islam he was a Roman Catholic Priest.
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SALAAM (A)
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has added a new journalQUESTION: What are the virtues of the month of Muharram?
An ANSWER is provided by IOL Shari`ah Researchers
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A Muslim is to be keen to get closer to Allah and draw nearer to Him all the time. Such keenness gains more weight and significance during blessed occasions and times. One of these occasions in which a Muslim should exert more effort and show more keenness is the month of Muharram.
To shed more light on the significance of worship in this blessed month we would like to cite for you the following:
Indeed, the sacred month of Muharram is a blessed and important month. It is the first month of the Hijri calendar and is one of the four sacred months concerning which Allah says,(Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them, four are sacred. That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein) (At-Tawbah 9: 36)
Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Time has come back to its original state which it had when Allah created the Heavens and the Earth; the year is twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three of them are in succession: Dhul-Qa`da, Dhul-Hijja and Al-Muharram, and (the fourth being) Rajab Mudar (named after the tribe of Mudar as they used to respect this month) which stands between Jumad (ath-Thani) and Sha`ban."
Muharram is called so because it is a sacred (muharram) month and to confirm its sanctity. Allah Almighty says, (so wrong not yourselves therein), which means do not wrong yourselves in these sacred months, because sin in these months is worse than in other months.
The Virtue of Observing More Voluntary Fasting during Muharram:
Explaining the virtue of fasting on the 9th and the 10th of Muharram, Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, former President of the Islamic Society of North America, states:
''It is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast on the day of `Ashura'. When he came to Madinah, he found out that the Jews of Madinah were also fasting on this day remembering Prophet Musa (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) admired this tradition and said to the Jews, "I am closer to Musa than you are." He fasted and he also told his Companions to fast on this day.
Later, before the end of his life, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told Muslims to add the 9th day also. Thus, it is recommended (and not obligatory) to fast on both the 9th and 10th of Muharram.''
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It is noted that The Prophet (SAW) fasted on the day of ?Aashoora and recommended that Muslims fast on that day. The sahaabah (his companions) said, ?Messenger of Allah, it is a day which the Jews and Christians hold in high esteem.? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah said, ??When the next year comes, inshaa ?Allah, we would fast on the 9th (i.e. the ninth as well as the 10th in order to differ from the disbelievers)''.
? But the Messenger of Allah died before the advent of that next year. Therefore we can fast that day and one day before it (the 9th), following the Prophet?s Sunnah.
Muslims also benefit from the story of Prophet Moosa (pbuh) by learning that the Sunnah of the Prophets: is to THANK and PRAISE Allah in times of peace and when they gain victory over their enemies. Moosa fasted on the 10th, the day on which Allah made his followers victorious over Pharaoh; and this is another sign that the truth will always defeat falsehood.
The Prophet fasted on this day thanking Allah for the victory of the people of the truth over the people of falsehood.
The victory in that time was for Moosa, but the Sunnah of the prophets is one. This is the jihaad against the disbelievers - to make the word of Allah the highest on earth.
Victory always comes from Allah and victory is a ni?mah (bounty) from Allah for which we must thank Allah by being obedient to Him.
Unfortunately, nowadays, some (Muslims) people create bid?ah (innovation in the deen) and deviant slogans and even hold demonstrations on the 10th of Muharrham. Islam forbidds this.
And when Allah Almighty referred to the commission of our beloved Prophet (SAW) He said (what means):
?And We have not sent you, , except as a mercy to the worlds.? .
Allah (SAW) knows best.
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As Muslims we should take lessons from what Allah (SAT) has told us in the Qur?an regarding the Prophets and Messengers of Allah and the previous nations.
Allah said (which means):
?Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding. It (the Qur?an) is not a forged statement, but a confirmation of Allah?s existing books (the Torah, the Injeel, and other Scriptures of Allah), a detailed explanation of everything, and a guide and a mercy for the people who believe.? (Yusuf 12: 111)
And among the stories that Allah has narrated to us in His Book is what happened in Allah?s month:
(1) the sacred month of Muharram,
(2) and that is the story of Prophet Moosa and Pharaoh the tyrant of Egypt, in the Qur?an, Allah (SAT) tells us this story, which means:
?We recite to you some of the news of Moosa and Pharaoh in truth, for a people who believe (i.e. those who believe (ie those who believe in this Qur?an and in the Oneness of Allah). Verily, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people sects, weakening (oppressing) a group (Bani Israa?eel) among them, killing their sons and letting their females live. Verily, he was of the mufsidoon (those who commit great sins and crimes, oppressors and tyrants). And We wished to do a favour for those who were weak (and oppressed) in the land, and to make them rulers and to make them the inheritors, and rulers and to make them the inheritors, and to establish them in the land, and We let Pharaoh and Haamaan (a minister of Pharaoh) and their hosts receive from them that which they feared.
? (Al-Qasas 28:3-6)
Pharaoh dominated the nation of Israa?eel and enslaved them, killing their newborn sons but letting their females live. The reason Pharaoh committed this criminal act was the fear of the truth coming out from one of those newborn males. The nation of Israa?eel used to know, according to what came to them from Prophet Ibraheem, that someone from his lineage would destroy the king of Egypt. These glad tidings were famous among the nation of Israa?eel; and the news of it was made known to Pharaoh. Pharaoh ordered his soldiers to kill all newborn boys of the nation of Israa?eel; on order to secure himself from destruction.
However, all of the precautions that he made were not enough to protect him from what Allah wanted, which was for this newborn boy to be raised in the house of Pharaoh. The will of Allah cannot be stopped by any precautions and His ability conquers anything. So Allah (SAT) chose for the Prophet Moosa to be born safely, to be saved from being killed, and also to be raised in Pharaoh?s own home under the protection of Allah until he was an adult.
Later Moosa accidentally killed a person from Pharaoh?s people. Moosa was afraid that he would be captured and be killed for this, so he fled to the land of Madyan and abided there for some time. He married there and then returned to Egypt.
On the way back Allah (SAT) talked to him (by wahy)(3) revelation and told him he was a prophet and the Messenger to Pharaoh. Allah told him many signs by which he will be known as the Prophet of Allah and they would show that he was a true prophet.
Moosa went to Pharaoh and showed him the signs of Allah but Pharaoh was arrogant and stubborn.
?Has there come to you the story of Moosa? When his Lord called him in the Valley of Tuwaa. ?Go to Pharaoh, verily he has transgressed all bounds (in crimes, sins, polytheism and disbelief). And say to hi, ?Would you purify yourself (from the sin of disbelief and by becoming a believer). And that I guide you to your Lord, so you should fear him?? Then (Moosa) showed him the great signs (miracles). But (Pharaoh) belied and disobeyed; then he turned his back, striving hard against (Allah). Then he gathered his people and cried aloud, saying, ?I am you lord, most high.?
??(An-Naazi?aat 79: 15-24)
Pharaoh claimed that the signs Moosa brought were only magic and that he had magic that would overtake the magic of Moosa. So Pharaoh gathered magicians from his kingdom and they presented their magic, and Moosa presented what he had from the signs, which Allah had given him.
?Thus truth was confirmed, and all that they did was made of no effect. So they were defeated there and then, and were returned disgraced. And the sorcerers fell down prostrate. They said, ?We believe in the Lord of the ?Aalameen (i.e. all that exists), the Lord of Moosa and Haaroon (Aaron).?? (Al-A?araf 7: 118-122)
At that time Pharaoh decided to try a different plan - fear, force and retaliation. Allah told Moosa to get every believer out of Egypt and direct them to where Allah would tell him. Pharaoh gathered his army and forces, which were around one million soldiers according to the seerah, and he chased Moosa and his people, hoping to destroy them completely. Moosa ended up at the sea with Pharaoh and his army behind him. The believers were afraid because the sea was in front of them and the enemy was behind them.
?And when the two hosts saw each other, the people of Moosa, said, ?We are sure to be overtaken. (Moosa) said, ?Nay, verily! With me is my Lord and He will guide me!?? (Ash-Shu?araa 26: 61-62)
Whoever is close to Allah, Allah will never let him down or leave him on his own. Allah ordered Moosa to strike the sea with his staff. Moosa did so and the sea opened up for them to cross:
?And indeed We inspired Moosa (saying): ?Travel by night with ?Ibaadi (My slaves) and strike a dry path for them in the sea, fearing neither to be overtaken (by Pharaoh) nor being afraid (of drowning).? (Taaha 20:77)
Moosa walked across the path that opened in the sea and the last of his people left the sea and every soldier of Pharaoh?s army was inside the path. At this time Allah ordered the sea to collapse upon them, drowning Pharaoh and his army.
That was the victory of the truth over falsehood. The promise of Allah was true - He made the people of Moosa victorious over Pharaoh and his army. From this story we see how the truth is victorious, regardless of the size or seeming power of falsehood. Falsehood has its own limited time, but the truth is always victorious. This story should enrich the hearts of the believers and make them steadfast in the face of their enemies, regardless of size or seeming power of their enemies.
The believer should also benefit from this story by understanding that the people of falsehood claim that they are on the right path and are calling people to the truth. In fact, the opposite is true-they rely on lies and deception.
Pharaoh said to his people, ?I guide you only to the path of right policy!? (Ghaafir 40:29)
But he was lying. From this story we also see that whoever knows the truth and truly believes in it will not lose, regardless of what he or she endures of torment, torture or even death. An example is of the magicians. When they knew the truth, they believed in Allah and in the message of Moosa.
?So the magicians fell down prostrate. They said, ?We believe in the Lord of Haaroon and Moosa.?? (Taaha 20:70).
Pharaoh threatened to crucify them, but they were strong in their belief and refused to return to disbelief after believing.
Allah said (which means): ?Pharaoh said, ?Believe you in him (Moosa) before I give you permission? Verily! He is your chief who taught you magic. So surely I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and I will surely crucify you on the trunks of palm-trees, and you shall; know which of us, (I, Pharaoh) or the Lord of Moosa (Allah) can give the severe and more lasting torment.?
They said, ?We prefer you not over the clear signs that have come to us, and to Him (Allah) who created us. So decree whatever you desire to decree, for you can only decree (regarding) this life of the world.?
?Verily! We have believed in our Lord, that He may forgive us our faults, and the magic to which you did compel us. And Allah is better (as regards in comparison to your punishment).?
Verily! Whoever comes to his Lord as a mujrim (criminal, sinner, polytheist, disbeliever in the oneness of Allah and in His messengers) then surely, for him is Hell, therein he will neither die nor live.
But whoever comes to Him (Allah) as a believer (in the oneness of Allah) and has done righteous deeds, for such are the high ranks (in the Hereafter).? (Taaha 20:71-75)
We also derived from this story the lesson that falsehood, regardless of how big or the number of its adherents, will be defeated by the truth and the people of the truth are patient with whatever they are facing. This is an example of an arrogant tyrant with power, an army and a kingdom which he ruled, who pursued a few who had no munitions or other means (of defence), but Allah was with them and they had the force of Imaan in their hearts. Allah gave them His victory, His guidance, His help; and in a single moment the forces of falsehood were destroyed. Pharaoh?s forces were destroyed in the sea and as Allah said (which means):
?We fling (send down ) the truth against the falsehood, so it (truth) destroys it, and behold, it (falsehood) is vanished.? (Al-Anbiyaa 21: 18)
We also learn that Allah tests the prophets and the believers, and the tests are sometimes very difficult, but in the end, victory is for the prophets and the believers. Allah is with the prophets and the believers in victory and guidance.
Allah says (which means):
?Truly, Allah is with those who fear him, keep their duty unto Him, and those who are Muhsinoon (doers of good, those who perform good deeds solely for the sake of Allah and in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet).? (An-Nahl 16: 128)
Muslims should consider these lessons and not follow the ways of those who were disobedient to Allah; but rather to obey the Prophet and follow his guidance as Allah told us, which means,
?Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much.? (Al-Ahzaab 33: 21)
This great event - the victory Allah gave Moosa and the believers over Pharaoh and his army - occurred on the 10th of the sacred month of Moharram and the day is called Yaumul Aashoorah (the day of ?Aashoorah). It is a day that has great merit. Prophet Moosa fasted on that day and ordered the people to fast that day.
The sacred months are four: The sacred months are four: Plse refer to Al Qur?an, At-Tawbah chapter 9.
~ At Taubah 9:3 '' And a declaration from All?h and His Messenger to mankind on the greatest day (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah - the 12th month of Isl?mic calendar) that All?h is free from (all) obligations to the Mushrik?n (see V.2:105) and so is His Messenger. So if you (Mushrik?n) repent, it is better for you, but if you turn away, then know that you cannot escape (from the Punishment of) All?h. And give tidings (O Muhammad SAW) of a painful torment to those who disbelieve.''
~ At-Tawbah 9:5 ''Then when the Sacred Months (the Ist, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of the Isl?mic calendar) have passed, then kill the Mushrik?n (see V.2:105) wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them, and prepare for them each and every ambush. But if they repent and perform As-Sal?t (Iq?mat-as-Sal?t), and give Zak?t, then leave their way free. Verily, All?h is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.''
~ At-Tawbah 9: 36
Verily, the number of months with All?h is twelve months (in a year), so was it ordained by All?h on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred, (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Isl?mic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein, and fight against the Mushrik?n (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of All?h) collectively, as they fight against you collectively. But know that All?h is with those who are Al-Muttaq?n (the pious - see V.2:2).
~ At Taubah 9:37
The postponing (of a Sacred Month) is indeed an addition to disbelief: thereby the disbelievers are led astray, for they make it lawful one year and forbid it another year in order to adjust the number of months forbidden by All?h, and make such forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their deeds seems pleasing to them. And All?h guides not the people, who disbelieve.
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Salaam (A)