The Judge President went duck hunting in rural Limpopo Province. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence.
As the judge climbed over the fence, an elderly Afrikaans farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing...
The Judge responded, 'I shot a duck and it fell in this field, and now I'm going to retrieve it..'
The old farmer replied, 'This is my property, and you are not coming over here.'
The indignant judge said, 'I am one of the most important judges in South Africa and, if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take everything you own.'
The old farmer smiled and said, 'Apparently, you don't know how we settle disputes in Limpopo Province. We settle small disagreements like this with the 'Three Kick Rule.'
The Judge asked, 'What is the 'Three Kick Rule'?'
The Farmer replied, 'Well, because the dispute occurs on my land, I get to go first. I kick you three times and then you kick me three times and so on back and forth until someone gives up.'
The Judge quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He also liked the idea, so he agreed to abide by the local custom.
The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the Judge. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy steel toed work boot into the judge's groin and dropped him to his knees!
His second kick to the midriff sent the judge's last meal gushing from his mouth. The judge was on all fours when the farmer's third kick to his rear end, sent him face-first into a fresh cow pat.
Summoning every bit of his will and remaining strength the judge very slowly managed to get to his feet. Wiping his face with the arm of his jacket, he said, 'Okay, you old man. Now it's my turn.'
The old farmer smiled and said, 'Nah, I give up. You can have the duck.'
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Impressions of Love
Jamaal (Beauty), Kamaal (Perfection) and Ihsaan (Favour) are three impressions which stir up the bounty of love within hearts.
Looking at the creation of Allah Ta’ala : the skies, the oceans, the flora and fauna, we see reflections of beauty and splendour. If Allah Ta’ala has granted a mere atom of beauty to His creation, then what of His beauty ?
Ponder over the most perfect Sifats (Attributes) of Allah Ta’ala: He is Khaliq, the One who creates from absolutely nothing. He is Baari, creating His creation with excellence in compatibility, conformity and unity. He is Musawwir; giving His creation uniqueness and beauty in form and shape.
Just look at the creation of the universe : the perfect harmony of the day and night; of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Reflect over the creation of Man : the different stages man has to pass through…infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Consider the various organs of the body; their position, purpose and function.
Thus, we recognise the Greatness and Power of Allah Ta’ala in looking at the perfection in His Creation and in His system.
Then again, we cannot help but love that person who is generous, kind and who showers us with his favours and gifts. What then of the infinite generosity and benevolence of Allah Ta’ala ? He is Wah-haab, The Giver of All and Everything; Muqeet, The Giver of our sustenance; Kareem, The Most Generous One and Naafi’, The One who bestows gifts.
Consider the kindness and favour of Allah Ta’ala in creating us Ashraful Makhlukaat (The best of Creation), without us having even asked for such honour.
Allah Ta’ala says in Surah Teen :
“Verily, We created man of the best stature.”
[Surah Teen 95 : 4]
Added to this, without us deserving, He has blessed us with Imaan, Islam, and thereafter so many gifts; of sight, hearing, speech, intelligence, health, wealth, beauty, etc.
Allah Ta’ala states in the Qur`aan Sharief :
“…And if you count the blessings of Allah, you will never be able to enumerate them…”
[Surah Ibraheem 14 : 34]
Thus, we find that these attributes of Jamaal, Kamaal and Ihsaan are perfect in Allah.
Therefore O Saalik…
The cures, the antidotes and the treatments for the poison of sensual, illicit love are also obtained from these Ahlullah (Friends of Allah Ta’ala). Their company is akin to a dispensary and clinic, providing the curatives to the ailments of the spiritual heart.
Nevertheless and aside from this, the Aashiq of Allah Ta’ala remains happy and content in whichever condition his Beloved Allah keeps him.
His concern, however, is that Allah Ta’ala and Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) must be pleased with him and that he must not, in any way, incur their displeasure. …And the Love of Allah cannot be complete until the person loves Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) .
Aashiq-e-Sawdiq - Vol 1
A Discourse by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb [Daamat Barakaatuhum] [Musjid-e-Noor]
Looking at the creation of Allah Ta’ala : the skies, the oceans, the flora and fauna, we see reflections of beauty and splendour. If Allah Ta’ala has granted a mere atom of beauty to His creation, then what of His beauty ?
Ponder over the most perfect Sifats (Attributes) of Allah Ta’ala: He is Khaliq, the One who creates from absolutely nothing. He is Baari, creating His creation with excellence in compatibility, conformity and unity. He is Musawwir; giving His creation uniqueness and beauty in form and shape.
Just look at the creation of the universe : the perfect harmony of the day and night; of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Reflect over the creation of Man : the different stages man has to pass through…infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Consider the various organs of the body; their position, purpose and function.
Thus, we recognise the Greatness and Power of Allah Ta’ala in looking at the perfection in His Creation and in His system.
Then again, we cannot help but love that person who is generous, kind and who showers us with his favours and gifts. What then of the infinite generosity and benevolence of Allah Ta’ala ? He is Wah-haab, The Giver of All and Everything; Muqeet, The Giver of our sustenance; Kareem, The Most Generous One and Naafi’, The One who bestows gifts.
Consider the kindness and favour of Allah Ta’ala in creating us Ashraful Makhlukaat (The best of Creation), without us having even asked for such honour.
Allah Ta’ala says in Surah Teen :
“Verily, We created man of the best stature.”
[Surah Teen 95 : 4]
Added to this, without us deserving, He has blessed us with Imaan, Islam, and thereafter so many gifts; of sight, hearing, speech, intelligence, health, wealth, beauty, etc.
Allah Ta’ala states in the Qur`aan Sharief :
“…And if you count the blessings of Allah, you will never be able to enumerate them…”
[Surah Ibraheem 14 : 34]
Thus, we find that these attributes of Jamaal, Kamaal and Ihsaan are perfect in Allah.
Therefore O Saalik…
Change the Qiblah of your heartFrom ‘Laila’ to Maula.
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That heart, whose Qiblah is towards the ‘Lailas’ of the world, is easily changed in keeping the company of those who have not only established the Qiblah of their hearts towards their Maula, but whose hearts have already made Sajda to their ‘Maula’ (Master).-
The cures, the antidotes and the treatments for the poison of sensual, illicit love are also obtained from these Ahlullah (Friends of Allah Ta’ala). Their company is akin to a dispensary and clinic, providing the curatives to the ailments of the spiritual heart.
Nevertheless and aside from this, the Aashiq of Allah Ta’ala remains happy and content in whichever condition his Beloved Allah keeps him.
His concern, however, is that Allah Ta’ala and Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) must be pleased with him and that he must not, in any way, incur their displeasure. …And the Love of Allah cannot be complete until the person loves Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) .
Aashiq-e-Sawdiq - Vol 1
A Discourse by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb [Daamat Barakaatuhum] [Musjid-e-Noor]
Knowledge
Imam ash-Shafi'i(ra) said,
"Knowledge is not what is memorised. Knowledge is what benefits."
Weapon of Rape
- Taken from TheHindu dated 15th June 08.Mass rape is not just a byproduct of war but also sometimes a deliberate weapon.
Commanders has used it as a strategy of war.
Zahra AbdelKarim - what was her fault?
Eastern Congo - three-quarters of women raped.
Rapes conducted with pointed sticks that leave the victims incontinent from internal injuries.
What Allah has said - Allah Ta��la says in the Noble Qur��n, ���You are the best of nations sent to man. You command good and forbid evil and you believe in Allah���. (Aali Imraan). Allah Ta��la states that one reason for this Ummah being titled as the best of Ummah, is the practice of commanding good and preventing evil.
Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu ��nhu) states that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ��layhi Wasallam) said, ���Command good and prohibit evil or else Allah will send such a punishment that will destroy everyone���.
If people do not prohibit evil and sin in the society, the entire society - innocent and evil - will equally suffer.
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