Ummah.com - Muslim Forum http://www.ummah.com/forum/ A Muslim discussion forum. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:14:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/styles/iBusiness/misc/rss.png Ummah.com - Muslim Forum http://www.ummah.com/forum/ Islam: Cherish your Daughters http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367419-Islam-Cherish-your-Daughters&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:02:47 GMT The recommendation to beget children is inclusive of both sons and daughters, and along with this general encouragement Islam has given special merits to seeking and bringing up female children - in stark contrast to Pre-Islamic Arabia and other civilizations where daughters were a burden to be... The recommendation to beget children is inclusive of both sons and daughters, and along with this general encouragement Islam has given special merits to seeking and bringing up female children - in stark contrast to Pre-Islamic Arabia and other civilizations where daughters were a burden to be ashamed of. The Arabs prior to Islam took their hatred of daughters a step further by burying them alive.

"And when the news of (the birth of) a female (child) is brought to any of them, his face becomes dark, and he is filled with inward grief! He hides himself from the people because of the evil of that whereof he has been informed. Shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in the earth? Certainly, evil is their decision." (An-Nahl 16:58-59)

But the Messenger of Islam, Muhammad(saw) broke from the evil norms of his society, welcoming into his household his famous four daughters Zaynab, Ruqayya, Umm Kulthoom and Fatima and nourishing them with his immense love in his household which he shared with his beloved wife Khadijah [RA]. The Prophet's love for his daughters was and still is without parallel.

The Prophet was audience to one man who rehearsed his sorry tale, a tale of a brutal crime against humanity which brought tears to the Prophet's blessed eyes. Here was the man's tale:

''When I had not embraced Islam, a daughter was borne to me. When I heard the news of her birth, I wanted to bury her as was expected of me. My ancestors had done the same because it was considered better to kill the girl at birth before she could run away with someone in youth and bring shame to the whole family. The culture and tradition demanded that I bury the daughter as soon as she was born, but my heart had already developed feelings for the child and I could not do so. Time went by, and she grew day by day. Every day, I felt an urge to kill her but every day the fatherly love wrestled with the thought and put it to rest. But when she came to the age of becoming a lady, the thoughts of her running away and bringing shame to the whole family started to haunt me every second of the day. It grew so unbearable that I could not rest; I could not sleep or eat. One day, I asked my wife to dress her in nice clothes and get her ready and tell her that I was going to take her out so she could play with her friends. Although my wife did the same, but somehow she sensed this was not what I intended to do. She kept on crying silently while she combed my daughter’s hair and dressed her. My daughter, on the other hand was delighted that I was going to take her out.

When she was finally done and I was about to leave, my wife mustered up enough courage to come up to me and whisper in my ears, ”Don’t lose your trust!”

I rushed out of my house with my daughter and started on my way. I had no plan; my mind was in a state of confusion. Should I kill her or not? If I should, then how? Suddenly I saw an old deserted well that I knew was filled up with sharp stones. Should I throw my daughter in the well? My heart and mind were going in two opposite directions. My mind told me to kill her as she would bring shame to me one day while my heart kept on fighting but the fatherly love grew weaker and weaker. All this while, my daughter had been running around me, talking to me about things she would do with her friends oblivious to what a turmoil I was going through. I could not stand it no longer; I grabbed her and pushed in the well.

She must have been surprised, but all she could say was “Don’t lose your trust!” and this is what she kept on repeating until I could hear her no longer.''

When the man finished his story, he looked up and saw the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Prophet’s (SAW) beard was soaked with tears and he said that "If He had been allowed to punish a person for his crimes before embracing Islam, that man would have been the first one to get punished."

The religion that was sent with the Nabi prescribed a special reward for those who cherished and nourished their daughters. This has been oft recorded in several authentic Ahadeeth.

"Whoever takes care of two girls until they reach adulthood - he and I will come (together) on the Day of Resurrection - and he interlaced his fingers (meaning in Paradise)." (Reported by Muslim)

"Whoever has three daughters or sisters, or two daughters of two sisters, and lives along with them in a good manner, and has patience with them, and fears Allah with regard to them will enter Paradise." (Reported by Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhee and others)

And in another Hadith: "They will be a shield for him from the Fire." (Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Maajah)

Of course this extended to the daughters of the daughters as well.

Zaynab's daughter, Umamah, remained as the sweet memory of her mother. She was one of the loveliest members of the Prophet's family and dearest to his heart. 'A'ishah (May Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was once given a necklace as a present and said, "l'll give it to the dearest one in my family."

All the women said, "The daughter of Abu Quhafa ('A'ishah) will take it." But he called Umamah to him and hung it around her neck.

"One day he (s.a.w) led his Companions in Prayer whilst carrying Umaamah bint Zaynab(ra) when he made rukoo’ he would put her down, then when he stood, he would pick her up." (Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Therefore, it is upon the parents who have intellect to accept whatever Allah’s(swt) gift is with full joy and happiness, whether the gift is male or a female. Since its being a male or being a female is due only to Allah’s(swt) order alone - He, the One free from all imperfections - and Most High says:

"To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren who He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things." (Ash-Shura 42:49-50)

It was narrated on the authority of Jaabir (RA) that the Prophet (SAW) said: “Whoever has three daughters whom he gives refuge to, provides for and shows mercy to, Paradise is certainly guaranteed for him.” A man asked, “And (for) two, O Messenger of Allaah?” He replied: “And also (for the one who has) two (daughters)." [Ahmad] [Al-Bukhaari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad]

On the authority of ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him: The Messenger of Allaah - صلى الله عليه وسلم - said:

"…and whoever takes care of three daughters or three sisters and raises them upon good manerisms, is merciful towards them until Allaah makes them independent of him, Allaah would obligate the entrance to Jannah for him.

A man said: 'O Messenger of Allaah, or two?'

He responded: 'or two.'

Even if they said one, he would have said one…"

[Sharh as Sunnah: 13/14]

So, be eager to bring up your daughters to abide in the home, and adhere to firmness for it is more beneficial for their religion and more likely to bring you honor in this world and the
Hereafter.

And the horrid attitude in some cultures to divorced daughters was tossed out by the Prophet too. When his beautiful, beloved daughters Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthoom were divorced by the sons of Abu Lahab on Umm Jamil and the Quraish's instagnation, then the Prophet did what was unthinkable in the pagan Meccan society which stigmatised divorcees-he welcomed them home with open arms. He did not treat them as a burden.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Shall I guide you to the best (form of) charity? It is to provide for your daughter when she (returns) to you (because of divorce or other circumstances) and has no one but you to provide for her." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1296

Subhanallah ]]> Islamic Parenting Repentant http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367419-Islam-Cherish-your-Daughters Season/weather/prayer time appreciation http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367414-Season-weather-prayer-time-appreciation&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:18:10 GMT Ok so before I reverted, I thought I appreciated the simple things like the weather, the sunset, sunrise etc... the face is that these are not so 'simple' to me anymore.... just in april my isha time was around 9:20, now its inching more towards 9:40 ... it might just be me, but i never really paid any attention to how soon/late the sun rose, or set!

This also makes me appreciate prayer 10 times more, now that i am acknowledging something i thought i had before, but realizing now that it was a minor thought to how i feel now!...

Its so funny because when i started praying, it never even ran through my mind that the times would change. lol i literally first remembered the times when i had first reverted until yea... im being repetative

p.s ..... my one thread i had created a while ago thinking you all were crazy for waiting until fajr to go to sleep... I forgot to update the thread... but errrrmm... i was praying fajr and sunrise prayer so in my mind i ws thinking everyone was praying this sunnah prayer and i was boggled how you could fall asleep after fajr and wake up like literally within 50 min for sunrise prayer...




ok .. this is a lot so im outtie... :D

allahu akbar on 3... 1......2....3 ALLAHU AKBAR!!! ]]> Ummah Lounge FeedMEknowledge http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367414-Season-weather-prayer-time-appreciation I am very confused, please help http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367413-I-am-very-confused-please-help&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:55 GMT I am very confused about many things in Islam, not that I doubt my religion but just am confused at how I should practice my religion, You see I was taught only how to read quran and how to pray a 2 rakat prayer in my masjid. That's basically it. Everything else I have learnt myself from books and videos as I have been unable to find anyone to teach me, now, what would you do in my situation.

What would you learn, you see My mosque is salafi, and don't really run any fiqh classes, they just teach basic Arabic and the prayer to kids, but no adult fiqh classes.

The only other masjid I have access to are barelvi, but they don't have any classes for adults, as far as I know, any way.

So what am I meant to do ?

You see I have nobody in my family that is knowledgeable about Islamic issues either, I want to learn these things so that I can worship Allah in a correct manner.


Any advice ? ]]> Ummah Lounge Abdullah K http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367413-I-am-very-confused-please-help What do you think of a 35 year old man who have never married? http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367410-What-do-you-think-of-a-35-year-old-man-who-have-never-married&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:24:22 GMT A 35 year old muslim man. OK religious (5 prayers, zakat, fasting, hajj) and no big crimes like zina. I mean is that weird or is it just OK and very normal. Will you marry a guy like that. And if you know. What sahaba was the oldest when he first married. A 35 year old muslim man. OK religious (5 prayers, zakat, fasting, hajj) and no big crimes like zina.
I mean is that weird or is it just OK and very normal. Will you marry a guy like that.
And if you know. What sahaba was the oldest when he first married. ]]> Ummah Lounge Sweet http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367410-What-do-you-think-of-a-35-year-old-man-who-have-never-married Decent map of Makkah http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367409-Decent-map-of-Makkah&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:11 GMT Does anyone have a link to a decent, recent map of Makkah in English? One that shows the Haram, Mina, Muzdalifa, Arafat, Aziziyah, Ruzaifa, etc Jzk Does anyone have a link to a decent, recent map of Makkah in English? One that shows the Haram, Mina, Muzdalifa, Arafat, Aziziyah, Ruzaifa, etc

Jzk ]]> Hajj Forum chameleon http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367409-Decent-map-of-Makkah Making the self http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367408-Making-the-self&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:38:49 GMT How do I go about becoming a self-made person? Any ideas? All advice welcome:coolsis: How do I go about becoming a self-made person?

Any ideas?

All advice welcome:coolsis: ]]> rainbow*~ http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367408-Making-the-self Edward Snowden: NSA whistleblower answers reader questions http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367404-Edward-Snowden-NSA-whistleblower-answers-reader-questions&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:23:56 GMT really interesting read ... Edward Snowden: NSA whistleblower answers reader questions (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/17/edward-snowden-nsa-files-whistleblower?guni=Network%20front:network-front%20aux-1%20Mini-bento:Bento%20box%208%20col:Position2) really interesting read ...

Edward Snowden: NSA whistleblower answers reader questions

]]> Ummah Lounge mohabdul http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367404-Edward-Snowden-NSA-whistleblower-answers-reader-questions Muslims in the Mirror: Prejudice in the Muslim community http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367403-Muslims-in-the-Mirror-Prejudice-in-the-Muslim-community&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:10:56 GMT Muslims in the Mirror
Prejudice in the Muslim community

‘I never considered a non-Arab equal to me,' a sister once remarked. ‘I know it's wrong, but in the place I grew up in, that was how we grew up thinking.' She had grown up in a country considered "Islamic".

Islam is the most anti-racist and anti-prejudicial way of life. Islamic history testifies to the openness Muslims have shown towards people of different cultures and religions. Within their own ranks, sincere and practicing Muslims have always kept their hearts and minds open to their brethren, no matter what their background.

Yet, there is a problem in the Ummah today. Prejudices are not the problems of others. They have become the very sad reality amongst a number of Muslims as well.

This is not just on the level of small minority Muslim communities in non-Muslim lands. It is also a problem in "Islamic" countries as well. Years of nationalism in theory and practice have diminished the powerful universality Muslims cherished in their societies.

First the bad news

Laws and customs

There are a number of countries in the Muslim world, in which racism and prejudice are in full swing and justified by laws or social customs. These seek to exclude and shun on the basis of ethnicity and in some cases, race.

For instance, in certain countries, it is not permissible for children to study at a post-secondary level, even if their parents have been living or working in the country for a number of years. This is usually because of their national origin.

In other countries, discrimination is used to exclude those who are not the original inhabitants of the land from citizenship.

Discrimination extends to the field of employment as well. In some "Islamic" countries, workers of one national origin are paid less than others although they may excel in their skills, education, and experience. It has been noted that a white or black person carrying an American passport gets better pay than a person of Asian origin carrying the same passport.

Written and unwritten laws in some Arab countries prohibit Arab women from marrying a non-Arab.

Attitudes and words

The discrimination is not reserved to laws though. It's not difficult to hear an uncommon racial epithet used among some Muslims, ignorant or negligent of the Quran and Sunnah's condemnation of backbiting, slander and mockery.

Marriage

We know the Prophet married women across ethnic lines, and therefore, in Islam, there is no ethnic bar to marriage. He also made it very clear, in his last Khutba, that superiority in Islam is not based on blackness, whiteness, Arabness or the lack of it.

Contrast this with, for instance, the Hindu caste system, under which inter-caste marriage is prohibited.

Sadly, such Hindu notions still influence a number of ignorant Muslims in South Asia who will not, for instance, marry outside if they are Syed (claim lineage to the Prophet), Shaikh (a business community) or across tribal lines if they come from the "Khans," "Moghuls" or "Jats".

While some Muslims may justify this as simply a measure to ensure compatibility between husband and wife, it is Islamically incorrect to discriminate upright Muslims on this basis.

The Masjid or Islamic center

There have been some isolated cases in which Muslims who have felt so excluded at specific mosques called anti-discrimination hotlines to complain.

Alhamdu lillah, all Masjids are open to all people and no Masjid has racial policies. However, racially divided neighborhoods result in an ethnically dominant Masjid type. Usually, negative attitudes of some and language specific Masjid programs cause miscommunication. This is because some people want to make sure their mother tongue survives in America.

...and the good news

The prayer: a lesson in Muslim unity

Five times a day, every day, Muslims of every cultural and ethnic background stand shoulder to shoulder. There is no issue of who stands where based on their color or ethnicity.

On a larger level, to remember that millions of Muslims, everywhere of all shapes, colors, sizes, countries, etc. all face the same place to pray, five times a day, is incredible. Yet this lesson not just in Muslim unity, but in ethno-national harmony, is usually overlooked.

The mosque: open to all despite problems

Alhamdu lillah, one problem Muslims do not have is membership-exclusive mosques. Any Muslim can pray in any mosque. While those individual Muslims with racism and prejudice in their hearts and minds may not treat them well, they will not exclude them physically from attending or praying in any mosque, anywhere.

A brother from the United Kingdom who converted to Islam once mentioned how on a trip to apartheid-era South Africa, while he found black and white churches, he did not encounter black and non-black mosques. That made him start thinking about this curious phenomenon, and he eventually accepted Islam.

Muslims united in pain

With the latest headlines focused on Chechnya, Muslims in America and abroad have generously donated to help their oppressed brothers and sisters there.

There is a keen understanding amongst many Muslims that when it comes to oppression, it doesn't matter if you're a black Muslim, a white Muslim, a Kosovar Muslim, a Chechen Muslim, a Kashmiri Muslim or a Somali Muslim, you are suffering.

Imams often make Dua for oppressed Muslims they have never met, no matter what their skin color. Muslims pray along in sympathy and support.

Here is another clear example of Muslim unity. All we need to do is now pray and help all human beings who are suffering whether Muslim or not.

Muslim American leaders are diverse

Can you name the top four speakers and leaders amongst Muslims in America today?

If you can, you'll realize that all four are of different racial and linguistic backgrounds. They are invited to Muslim gatherings regularly, no matter what the ethnic background of the audience.

These four leaders are: Imam Siraj Wahhaj, an African American Muslim; Dr. Jamal Badawi, an Egyptian Muslim; Dr. Abdalla Idris Ali, a Sudanese Muslim, and Imam Hamza Yusuf, a Caucasian American Muslim.

This shows that a Muslim leader is respected for his knowledge and commitment to the Deen by most Muslims, not his background.

Marriage: the litmus test

All that said though, the real test of openness to other cultures is marriage. Islam and a growing number of Muslims pass there with flying colors.

As mentioned above, we know the Prophet married women across ethnic lines. Muslims, whether in the Muslim world or in North America, are following his example more often today.

So you'll find an African or Caucasian-American convert married to an Arab, Indo-Pakistani or Malaysian; you'll find an Indian married to a Palestinian; you'll find a Kashmiri married to an Arab-American, and on and on.

There is a keen and growing understanding amongst a number of Muslims, in line with Islam, that what unites hearts and people is Islam, not skin color, ethnicity or territory.

Sincerity, knowledge, forgiveness are the cure

Curing the disease of racism takes time. It also takes humility, sincerity and requires seeking out the right guidance. It means admitting we were or are wrong, sincerely repenting and making a concrete effort to change.

While the planet's approximately 1.2 billion Muslims do have their share of problems with each other, Alhamdu lillah, we still have the tools to eradicate the cancer of racism and prejudice in our midst. Let's begin the process with ourselves, and then help them Ummah do the same.

Source: http://www.soundvision.com/info/racism/amongmuslims.asp ]]> Ummah Lounge Strive http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367403-Muslims-in-the-Mirror-Prejudice-in-the-Muslim-community It appears that the West is deliberately... http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367401-It-appears-that-the-West-is-deliberately&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:28 GMT It appears that the West is deliberately wasting time so that Iran can take the whole region without any opposition. They would rather have Iran next to Israel than a strong Sunni state. Iran aleady has strong influence on Iraq, Lebanon and some parts of Yemen. Syria is the only missing block. If... It appears that the West is deliberately wasting time so that Iran can take the whole region without any opposition. They would rather have Iran next to Israel than a strong Sunni state. Iran aleady has strong influence on Iraq, Lebanon and some parts of Yemen. Syria is the only missing block. If Syria falls to Iran then the Gulf Arabs will not be spared. This is a warning call for the Saudis, Qataris, Bahrainis, Amaraatis and Kuwaitis to wake up and protect the Haramain (Mecca and Medina) from the Shirk of the fire worshippers. If the Khalijis fail to realise the gravity of the situation then be prepared for the worst. Iran was majority Sunni region until the sixteenth century and the Safavid rulers forcefully converted the whole country to Shiaism. Now their dream is to take the most sacred places on the planet and introduce the worship of their imams. It is upto the Muslims to defend the honour of Islam and the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Americans, the British, the Israelis, the Iranians and the Russians are playing chess, we need to jump out of the chess board and take control of the situation ourselves. Upon me is to warn and Allah is the Best of Planners. Wassalam.*

- Adnan Rashid ]]> Ummah Lounge ahaneefah http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367401-It-appears-that-the-West-is-deliberately Will the imam marry us if he is islamically but not civilly divorced? http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367400-Will-the-imam-marry-us-if-he-is-islamically-but-not-civilly-divorced&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:38:22 GMT I am marrying a man who has been islamically divorced for over 10 years but is not legally divorced in this country.I am looking for someone who will perform our nikah on this basis. Anyone know of anyone in the berkshire area who will do this? Jzk Allah I am marrying a man who has been islamically divorced for over 10 years but is not legally divorced in this country.I am looking for someone who will perform our nikah on this basis.
Anyone know of anyone in the berkshire area who will do this?
Jzk Allah ]]> Marriage Blessing http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367400-Will-the-imam-marry-us-if-he-is-islamically-but-not-civilly-divorced dealing with anxiety http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367397-dealing-with-anxiety&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:21:20 GMT what are some ways of dealing with anxiety? other than the duas what other advice would you give and does anyone here suffer from it - if yes how do you deal with it what are some ways of dealing with anxiety?

other than the duas what other advice would you give
and does anyone here suffer from it - if yes how do you deal with it ]]> Ummah Lounge faatima18 http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367397-dealing-with-anxiety Tommy Robinson EDl and Muslim leader Fiyaz Mughal on LBC yesterday. http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367396-Tommy-Robinson-EDl-and-Muslim-leader-Fiyaz-Mughal-on-LBC-yesterday&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:19:28 GMT Did anyone listen to this debate yesterday, between Tommy Robinson and Fiyaz Mughal on LBC 97.3 FM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=L8g-Ti5XliY#!

Full debate is on here:
http://www.lbc.co.uk/tommy-robinson-...-members-73580

I forgot to mention that you have to scroll to the bottom for the full debate. ]]> Ummah Lounge Gaia86 http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367396-Tommy-Robinson-EDl-and-Muslim-leader-Fiyaz-Mughal-on-LBC-yesterday Govt to Saudia airline: Shape up http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367395-Govt-to-Saudia-airline-Shape-up&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:12 GMT http://www.arabnews.com/news/455394 i agreeeeeeeee!!! theyre service has dropped over the past years!! http://www.arabnews.com/news/455394

i agreeeeeeeee!!!

theyre service has dropped over the past years!! ]]> Hajj Forum taqwa435 http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367395-Govt-to-Saudia-airline-Shape-up what really happened on night of osama operation.americans and pak generals both lied http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367394-what-really-happened-on-night-of-osama-operation-americans-and-pak-generals-both-lied&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:01:25 GMT just got this from some source.this interview has come out where Osama,s Yemeni wife tells the truth about events on the night of Osama operation. ...what struck me was that these events fit exactly into the eye witnesses accounts of what happened on night of Osama operation,i wrote on it before... just got this from some source.this interview has come out where Osama,s Yemeni wife tells the truth about events on the night of Osama operation.
...what struck me was that these events fit exactly into the eye witnesses accounts of what happened on night of Osama operation,i wrote on it before (in this site) too that American soldiers account does not mention a big American helicopter falling down during the operation (that eye witnesses in abbotabad saw).these eye witnesses say that we saw small pieces of torn bodies of dozens of American soldiers (and possibly pakistani soldiers too who assisted in this operation) after the helicopter explosion and fire...so when they were flying off with Osama,s body or injured Osama,the helicopter mysteriously blew up ,disintegrating all the people in helicopter ]]> Ummah Lounge kashifj http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367394-what-really-happened-on-night-of-osama-operation-americans-and-pak-generals-both-lied Sheikh Abdullah Azam on Osama bin Laden http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367392-Sheikh-Abdullah-Azam-on-Osama-bin-Laden&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:10:28 GMT
Quote:
"He lives in his house the life of the poor. I used to visit him at his house in
Jeddah whenever I used to go for Hajj or Umrah and I never found a
single table or chair in his house: all of his houses. He was married to four
wives and in all four of his houses, I never did see a single table or chair.
Any Jordanian or Egyptian labourer's house was better than the house of
Usama. At the same time, if you asked him for a million riyals (US$275,000)
for the Mujahideen, he would write you out a cheque for a million riyals on
the spot."
taken from 'lofty mountains' ]]> Ummah Lounge noobz http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?367392-Sheikh-Abdullah-Azam-on-Osama-bin-Laden