Siti Khadijah Binti Khuwailid.

Siti Khadijah Binti Khuwailid.

Description: Lady Khadijah was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad SAW. Prophet Mohammad SAW was twenty-five, while Khadijah had reached her forty. She was a widow and twice married. He was at the peak of his youth. Impressed by Muhammad’s honesty and moral character, she sends a relative to propose marriage. They were married for twenty five years until her death.

The Mother of the Believers

She was the first person to embrace Islam. Through every persecution, Khadijah binti Khuwailid was his sole companion and helper. Khadijah played a major contribution in the establishment and spread of the Islamic civilization. All his children were born from her, except Ibrahim. ‘Aishah RA said: “I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet SAW as I did of Khadijah, although she died before he married me, because of what I heard him say about her.”

Khadijah came from a noble family, her father, Khuwailid, was one of the most honoured leaders of their tribe. Her husband had also died, leaving her as a very wealthy woman of Makkah. When Muhammad was young, she entrusted him to trade missions to Syria. Muhammad known for his honesty, truthfulness and trustworthiness, returned from Syria with large profit. Impressed with the account of his journey, she soon decided to propose him as her husband. Many eminent nobles of the Quraish had proposed to her earlier but she turned them down. Muhammad and Khadijah were married when Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib bin Abdul Muttalib gave his blessing.

For fifteen years, they lived together happily and Khadijah bore several children. Their first child, a son whom they named Qasim, died when he was only two years old. Abdullah too died in the infancy. Muhammad and Khadijah also had four daughters who survived: Zainab, Ruqaiyah, Umm Kalthum and Fatimah. Khdijah has a daughter, Hind, from her previous marriage. In their household there was also Zaid ibn Harithah. Zaid was an Arab from the tribe of Kalb who was captured as a boy and brought to Makkah to be sold in the slave market. He was bought by Khadijah's nephew and put in her service. Zaid became attached to Muhammad and devoted himself to his service. Their relationship was like that of a son to a father.

The more Khadijah came to know about her husband, the more she loved and respected him. Everyone in Makkah called him 'Al-Amin', which means 'the trustworthy one', and she, more than anyone else, knew how fitting this name.

It became Muhammad's custom each year to spend the month of Ramadhan in seclusion and reflection in a Mountain on the outskirts of Makkah. One his favorite retreat is the Cave of Hira’ on the Jabal Nur', which is. Khadijah always made sure that he had enough food particularly Sawiq, and drink during his retreat. This was until that day came, when Muhammad returned home trembling with fear saying:

"Cover me! Cover me!"

Muhammad was swarmed with the trauma, Khadijah consoled him put him to sleep on her laps. When he recovered Muhammad then he related to his wife:

"While I was in the cave, the angel Jibril (Gabriel) came to me and said: 'Recite.' I replied: 'I cannot recite'. So he took me and embraced me tightly, then let me go and repeated the order: ‘Recite.’ ‘I cannot recite,’I said , and once again he embraced me till I was exhausted then released me. Then he ordered once more: ‘Recite.’ I proclaimed: ‘I cannot recite!’ He embraced me for a third time and after releasing me said:

"Recite in the name of your Lord who created. Created man from a clinging substance. Recite and your Lord is the most Generous." [Al-'Alaq: 96:1-3]

Then I went out until I was at the mountain, I heard a sound coming from the sky saying: 'O Muhammad! You are the Messenger of Allah and I am Jibril.' So I raised my head up to see, and I saw Jibril spreading his wings throughout the horizon saying: 'O Muhammad! You are the Messenger of Allah and I am Jibril." Then I stopped in my place, gazing, and did not walk forward or backward until he went away. And here I am, O mother of 'Abdullah (Khadijah)!"

Khadijah said to the Prophet: "O father of Al-Qasim! I sent some of my messengers to look for you and they looked everywhere and did not find you, then they returned." Then she smiled and said: "Cheer up, my dear husband; for I hope that you are the prophet of this nation. Allah will never humiliate you, for you are good to your relatives, you are true to your word, you help those who are in need, you support the weak, you feed the guest and you answer the call of those who are in distress."

After that, she went with the Prophet to meet her cousin, Waraqah bin Nawfal bin Asad bin 'Abd Al-'Uzza, who had embraced Christianity in the pre-Islamic period and used to write the Bible in Hebrew. He was elderly and had become blind.

Khadijah said: "O My cousin! Listen to your nephew!" Waraqah enquired: "O my nephew! What did you see?" The Messenger of Allah told him what had happened to him. Waraqah replied, "This is the Namus (i.e., the Angel who is entrusted with the Divine messages) that Allah sent to Musa (Moses). I wish I were younger. I wish I could live to the time when your people will drive you out."

Muhammad asked: "Will they drive me out?"

Waraqah answered in the affirmative and said: "Anyone who had come with something similar to what you have brought was treated with hostility, and if I should live to that day, then I would strongly support you."

This hadith is related in both of the two most authentic collections of the Prophet's traditions prepared by Al-Bukhari and Muslim, and also related by Imam Ahmad in his collection.

At-Tabaari also relates the following hadith, on the authority of 'Abdullah ibn Al-Zubair:

The Prophet SAW said: "While I was asleep he came to me carrying a case of a very rich material in which there was a book. He said: "Read". I replied: "I am not a reader." He pressed me so hard that I felt that I was about to die. Then he released me and said, 'read'. I asked: 'What shall I read?' (I said this only out of fear that he might repeat what he had done to me before.) He said: 'Read: in the name of your Lord who created. It is He who created man from clots of blood. Read! Your Lord is the Most Bounteous, who has taught the use of the pen. He has taught man what he did not know.' I read it. He stopped. Then he left me and went away. I woke up feeling that it was actually written in my heart."

The Prophet went on to say: "No man was ever more loathsome to me than poets or deranged persons. I could not bear even looking at either.

I thought: 'The man [meaning himself] is undoubtedly a poet or deranged. This shall not be said about me amongst the Quraish. Let me climb higher up the mountain and throw myself down and get rid of it all.

I went to carry out this intention. When I was halfway up the mountain, I heard a voice coming from the heavens saying: 'Muhammad, you are the Messenger of God and I am Gabriel.' I raised my head up to the sky and I saw Gabriel in the image of a man with his feet next to one another up on the horizon.

He said again: 'Muhammad, you are the Messenger of God and I am Gabriel.' I stood in my place looking up at him; he distracted me from my intention. I was standing there unable to move.

I tried to turn my face away from him and to look up at the sky, but wherever I looked I saw him in front of me. I stood still, moving neither forward nor backward.

Khadijah sent her messengers looking for me and I remained standing in my place all the while until they went back to her. He then left me and I went back to my family." (At-Tabaari)

Khadijah was a constant source of help and comfort for him through the difficulties which he had to endure. All her wealth was spent in the way of Allah in helping to spread the Message of Islam, to free slaves who had embraced Islam, and to feed and shelter the community of Muslims that slowly began to grow in numbers and strength.

After a great deal of hard work and sincere effort, Khadijah reached a high level and an exalted position amongst the Muslims. It was related by Abu Hurairah that on one occasion when Khadijah was still alive, Jibril came to the Prophet SAW and said:

"O Messenger of Allah! Khadijah is coming with a bowl of soup [or food or drink] for you. When she comes to you, give her greetings of peace from her Lord and from me, and give her the good news of a Palace of Jewels in the Garden, where there will be neither any noise nor any tiredness."

'Ali bin Abu Talib narrated that the Allah's Messenger SAW said: "The best of the world's women is Maryam [Mary] in her lifetime. The best of the world's women is Khadijah [in her lifetime]."

Khadijah lived as an honorable, free woman and died as a merciful believing woman, for the Prophet SAW said after her death: "Allah has not blessed me with a woman like Khadijah: she believed in me at a time when people were disbelievers; she comforted me by her money at a time when people prohibited me; and Allah has blessed me with children from her, amongst all of my wives."

DIET RASULULLAH S.A.W

Rupanya tanpa kita sedari, dalam makanan yang kita makan sehari-hari, kita tak boleh sembarangan. Hal inilah penyebab terjadinya berbagai penyakit antara lain penyakit kencing manis, lumpuh, sakit jantung, keracunan makanan dan lain2 penyakit. Apabila anda telah mengetahui ilmu ini, tolonglah ajarkan kepada yg lainnya.

Ini pun adalah diet Rasullulah SAW kita juga. Rasullulah tak pernah sakit perut sepanjang hayatnya kerana pandai menjaga makanannya sehari-hari. Insya Allah kalau anda ikut diet Rasullullah ini, anda takkan menderita sakit perut ataupun keracunan makanan.

JENIS MAKANAN

Jangan minum SUSU bersama DAGING
Jangan makan DAGING bersama IKAN
Jangan makan IKAN bersama SUSU
Jangan makan AYAM bersama SUSU
Jangan makan IKAN bersama TELUR
Jangan makan IKAN bersama DAUN SALAD
Jangan minum SUSU bersama CUKA
Jangan makan BUAH bersama SUSU CTH :- KOKTEL

CARA MAKAN

JANGAN MAKAN BUAH SETELAH MAKAN NASI, SEBALIKNYA MAKANLAH BUAH TERLEBIH DAHULU, BARU MAKAN NASI.

TIDUR 1 JAM SETELAH MAKAN TENGAH HARI. (yang nie tak boleh buat kat office... )

JANGAN SESEKALI TINGGAL MAKAN MALAM.. BARANG SIAPA YG TINGGAL MAKAN MALAM DIA AKAN DIMAKAN USIA DAN KOLESTEROL DALAM BADAN AKAN BERGANDA..

(Nampak memang sulit.. tapi, kalau tak percaya...... cubalah. Tapi pengaruhnya tidak dalam jangka pendek..... Akan berpengaruh bila kita sudah tua nanti)

Dalam kitab juga melarang kita makan makanan darat bercampur dengan makanan laut.

Nabi pernah mencegah kita makan ikan bersama susu. Kerana akan cepat mendapat penyakit. Ini terbukti oleh ilmuwan yang menemukan bahwa dalam daging ayam mengandung ion +ve sedangkan dalam ikan mengandung ion -ve, jika dalam makanan kita ayam bercampur dengan ikan maka akan terjadi reaksi biokimia yang akan dapat merosak usus kita.

Al-Quran Juga mengajarkan kita menjaga kesihatan spt membuat amalan antara lain:

Mandi Pagi sebelum subuh, sekurang kurangnya sejam sebelum matahari terbit. Air sejuk yang meresap kedalam badan dapat mengurangi penimbunan lemak. Kita boleh saksikan orang yang mandi pagi kebanyakan badan tak gemuk.

Rasulullah mengamalkan minum segelas air sejuk (bukan air ais) setiap pagi. Mujarabnya Insya Allah jauh dari penyakit (susah mendapat sakit).

Waktu sembahyang subuh disunatkan kita bertafakur (iaitu sujud sekurang kurangnya semenit setelah membaca doa). Kita akan terhindar dari sakit kepala atau migrain. Ini terbukti oleh para ilmuwan yang membuat kajian kenapa dalam sehari perlu kita sujud. Ahli-ahli sains telah menemui beberapa milimeter ruang udara dalam saluran darah di kepala yg tidak dipenuhi darah. Dengan bersujud maka darah akan mengalir keruang tersebut.

Nabi juga mengajar kita makan dengan tangan dan bila habis hendaklah menjilat jari. Begitu juga ahli saintis telah menemukan bahwa enzyme banyak terkandung di celah jari jari, yaitu 10 kali ganda terdapat dalam air liur. (enzyme sejenis alat percerna makanan) Wassalam...

Sama-samalah kita mengamalkannya.......
WallahuA'lam

Ramadan Quiz

1. Who are amongst the people that must fast in the blessed month of Ramadan, and those that are not obliged to fast in this month?

Those who must fast: All mature and sane Muslims, male and female. Those who are exempted: The sick, the travelers, those too old to fast, women in child birth, women with periods, pregnant women whose heath is endangered, breast feeding women whose health is endangered.

2. What is said about performing supererogatory acts in the blessed month of Ramadan in comparison to obligatory acts performed at any other time than Ramadan?

A supererogatory ( Nafil) act in Ramadan merits the same reward as an obligatory act in any other month.

3. What facts about the month of Ramadan have been related by hadith in regards to what takes place related to heaven and hell?

The gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are shut.

4. This ayah from the Qur’an is in reference to what night in this blessed month of Ramadan, “.......which is better than a thousand months”.

Lailatul Qadr (The Night of Power)
Surah al-Qadr, surah number 97

5. What did Sayyidina ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab Rady Allahu ‘Anhu say about the tarawih salah? How many rak’ah did he set the salah to be?

He said what a good bid’a (innovation) it is. 20 raka’ah.

6. What is one of the sunnahs when a Muslim, for a valid reason cannot keep fast?

Not to eat in the presence of a fasting person. Repay it by fasting the number of days missed after Ramadan or Give kaffara equal to the amount of one Sadaqa tul Fitr in charity to the poor for each day missed.

7. What connection does the Qur’an and the blessed month of Ramadan have that makes the month very important and sacred?

The Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan.

8. It is said that the odour of a fasting Muslim is more fragrant to Allah Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala than what?

Musk

9. How is the month of Ramadan a significant part of the five pillars of Islam?

It is the fourth pillar of Islam Of the five pillars of Islam, the declaration of Shahadah, salah and Fasting can be done by all Muslims while Zakah can be given and Haj performed only by those with the means to do so. It teaches us to be more humble, pious, patient and charitable.

10. What are some of the lessons taught through Ramadan in regards to food and how we should eat and drink during Ramadan?

Be moderate in eating food, never lavish.
Never waste food.
Be grateful to Allah for providing you food and drink.
Make sure your neighbour is not going hungry.

11. Hadrat Jibril ‘Alayhissalam used to bring revelation to the beloved Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam but in the month of Ramadan, he visited him for another specific purpose. What was that?

To recite to him the Qur’an

12. What are the duas for keeping and breaking the everyday fast in Ramadan. Write their meanings as well.

Du’a for keeping the fast (made the night before)
Nawaytu sawma ghadin min shahri Ramadan

I intend to fast during the day in the month of Ramadan
Du’a for breaking the fast

Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika amantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘alaa Rizqika aftartu

O Allah! I fasted for Your sake and I believe in You and I put my total trust in You and I break my fast with the food provided by You.

13. List the days other than in Ramadan when Muslims fast.

a) Six days in Shawwal after ‘Eid ul Fitr.
The 9th of Dhul Hijjah : Yaum ul ‘Arafah
9th and 10th of Muharram. On the 10th of Muharram Nabi Musa ‘Alayhissalam was saved from the army of Fir’awn
d) 15th Sha’ban : Nisf Sha’ban
e) The 13th, 14th and 15th of each Muslim (lunar) month, called Ayyam ul Beed (The White Days)
f) On Mondays, as the beloved Prophet Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam was born on Monday
g) On Thursdays, which is also the sunnah of our beloved Prophet Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

14. List three important events in the history of our Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam that occured in the month of Ramadan?

The Qur’an was revealed
The Battle of Badr
The Victory (fat’h) of Makkah

15. In which year was fasting in Ramadan enjoined on the Muslims?

2 A.H. ; 623 C.E

16. It is said that the month of Ramadan is in three parts. List them and describe the special blessings of each part.

First 10 days: Brings Allah’s mercy
2nd 10 days : Brings Allah’s forgiveness
3rd 10 days : Brings emancipation from hell-fire

17. What is Sadaqa tul Fitr?

Charity given in Ramadan and before ‘Eid salah for each person in the family. The amount to be given per person is 2.45 kg of wheat or barley or the value of the barley in cash.

18. How is the month of Ramadan concluded and what is the significance of this day?

After Ramadan comes ‘Eid ul Fitr which is a day of rejoicing as Allah rewards Muslims for their fasting. There is salatul ‘Eid, takbeerat, visiting relatives, the sick and the graveyard to pray for the dead.

19. What are the names of the Islamic months before and after Ramadan.

Month before Ramadan : Sha’ban

Month after Ramadan : Shawwal

20. Zhikr is one of the best things you can do. What is zhikr?

Rememberance of Allah

21. Generally, at what age does fasting in Ramadan become compulsary?

When someone attains puberty, at the age of 13 or 14

22. If you recite one juz everyday, how many times can you complete the recitation of the Holy Qur’an in the month of Ramadan?

Once

23. In which month of the Islamic Calendar does Ramadan fall and what is it based on?

Ramadan falls in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. The Islamic calendar, like the solar calendar has twelve months. The Islamic calendar is based on the moon (Lunar), while the solar calendar is based on the sun (Solar).

The solar calendar months are made of 30 or 31 days except for February. The Lunar calendar months are made of 29 or 30 days. Ramadan is sometimes 29 days and sometimes 30 days. Ramadan is a very important month for the Muslims.

Recitation of Quran Koran Qura'n

Recitation of Quran Koran Qura'n