Muhammad al Sharief : Director of Al Maghrib Insititue Canada ( Hafiz E Quran and very inspirational n motivational Speaker especially for youth)
topic: The role of women in islam
April 13th 2012---Dubai peace convention 2012
Surah mujadila :58:1
قَدْ سَمِعَ اللَّهُ قَوْلَ الَّتِي تُجَادِلُكَ فِي زَوْجِهَا وَتَشْتَكِي إِلَى اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ يَسْمَعُ تَحَاوُرَكُمَا إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ بَصِيرٌ
Allah indeed knows the plea of her who pleads with you about her husband and complains to Allah, and Allah knows the contentions of both of you; surely Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
In one of the initial verses revealed is this verse where Allah mentions that HE hears the woman's plea who had come to nabi pbuh pleading about her husband.
In order to understand the situation of women in islam ,then we must look back into history in other cultures,how were women treated ,as commodity,women would be asked to die/ burn if husband died,for centuries women were deprived of rights.
But look at Women's relation and status with Allah and rasul Allah pbuh.
And her status and relation with people in world.
Surah Nisa,sura a Mariam,look at Muslim sisters names ,like Aaisha,Mariam,there is heritage ,great lineage ,amazing history associated with these beautiful names.but other cultures they have names from nowhere..
See Quran about Aasiayaa, Mariam,first Surah to be revealed Surah izaaa Shamsu quweeeriyaat...Abdul basit rahimhullah reciting ,the part where Allah talks about end of times ,about sun light is wrapped up,stars fall from heaven,about the little girl when she is being buried alive! When everyone has forgotten about the plight of baby girl ,WHO is there talking about her,reminding us about her? It is Allah! Allah says during the end of times,when the sun will be wrapped up,then the baby girl will be asked,for what reason was she killed,the scholars say that if the girl is being asked then what about the murderers.the first shaheed was a woman,this message was coming from Allah.we wish to be the best,Allah says that the best of you in islam is the man who treats his women with the best,the man gets nearness to Allah by treating the best to his women.
Baa'b Nisaa'a :The name on the masjid Nabvi,door called door for women where they prayed behind nabi saws.when the child would cry in the masjid then prophet pbuh would shorten the prayer.
Once a group of people were on route for Haj and on the way they met prophet Muhammad pbuh.So a woman from the group who was in front of the messenger during the Haj season lifted her baby and asked about her baby ,if there is Haj for the child.so prophet pbuh replied that if the child performs haj there is more reward for his parents.so this incident shows how women would be comfortable in putting forth their questions without any hesitation.Also as prophet muhammad would be surrounded by the men folk thru out the week he dedicated Wednesday's exclusively for the women and he,pbuh,would give time only to ladies in order to educate them.
Relation between Muslim man and Muslim women:
A man asked prophet out of every person who should I make my close friend.prophet pbuh said make your mother,after my mother then who, then prophet replied ur mother ,then again he said ur mother,then ur father.
Relation between Muslim male and Muslim female.if a male distances himself from Allah then he will be unjust towards women.due to lack of knowledge about Allah,if he knew that the path to Allah is by being good to his women.a brother said that I am glad and I thank Allah I have three daughters,prophet pbuh said whoever is blessed with three daughters and he does not bury her alive ,or humiliate her,does not prefer his son over her, then Allah will enter the paradise because of her.
Paradise is at the feet of mother.the believing men and believing women,they are the protecting friends of one another,the dawaah in the west was built on the work of sisters,they establish it,Khadijah RA supported prophet Muhammad when he went to Jabal every time .How was Khadijah RA support to her husband,she would pack him food and would give him his space.also at Beginning of the revelation the first time he is talking to is a women,Khadijah, she says no Allah will never allow u to disgrace, she also suggests that they consult with her cousin naufal...
Similarly Um salama. RA at times of treaty of hudhaibah...prophet asked everyone to shave their heads ,none of the Sahabah did it and prophet was so sad, he said to umm salaama Ra that he was afraid that if he asked them again and if they still did not ollow his command then Allah will destroy them! then Umm Salama RA his wife who was like a consultant,she suggested that he ,pbuh, go outside and shave in front of them and they will follow,prophet did exactly that and every Sahabah immediately followed him!
Islam does not judge u by ur beauty.Allah does not look at ur face and body but Allah looks at ur hearts and ur actions, the second thing,sisters are leaders,women is a leader,prophet pbuh said indeed everyone of u is a shepherd and are responsible for our Flock.Final point reflect back in the women rights issues came after decades of struggle around the world ,it happened gradually as women wanted to work and get equal status as they joined the workforce ,but reflect back in the times of prophet pbuh,about 1400 yrsback ,womens rights came without any struggle,islam has the best example of justice.
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Muhammad al Sharief :Second Lecture held in DIPC 2012
Topic : protection of essential rights// solution for Global Crisis
Apr 14th 2012 ( 5pm)
He started the lecture with a story about an Imaan's young son who was disturbing his dad, the Imam before his khutbah time.So the father thought of a way to keep his hyperactive boy busy for a while,he Took the world map and tore it into many small pieces and asked his son to fix the world map back.The father was sure that the son would get busy and take at least few days to assemble them together .however to his surprise,the son fixed the world map in very less time and brought it back to him.the father was very impressed and puzzled at this so enquired his son on how he managed to put the small pieces together.the son replied that at the back of the world map there was a picture of a man,so he tried to fix that and in the process the world map was restored!SubhanAllah.
Therefore If you want to change the world then start with yourself,what you really control is yourself,you can control yourself 100%.Allah says on the day when the soul will run away from friends and children,and that is the day of judgement,so you need to take care of yourself,then you have something to give.
If suddenly in this hall the lights go off and it becomes completely dark,then what would you do?you may say that one of us would turn on the flash light from the mobile phones,so one person brings on a light , but will the building be illuminated with this? Of course not! yes but this person will remind others to turn on their mobiles flash lights too,then when each of them turn it on,then there will be a glow and so we need to start with ourselves,then remind others and slowly spread it!
We need to focus on three concentric circles ,the inner ,smaller circle is in my control to change,so make changes in yourself,the second medium circle will include your close people,immediate members from your family,your close friends,there is the middle circle which we can influence others!,then the last bigger circle ,is of the things which are difficult to control!People should focus on things that Concern them on ,daily life basis,as time is passing by but we make it our concern about things which have no effect on us.
Start with ourselves,prophet pbuh taught us,the food for one person is enough for two and the food for three is enough for four.
So we must master money else we will become slave,then we need to master the money!
Analogy : when you are very very hungry ,and there is very little food ,then how generous will u be? You will not be.A person will say I will eat first and then after I eat I wil, be generous and give others.is this not the case? Don't we all become generous once we have eaten well.
.islam teaches us to take care of yourself and your family then share with others.it is actually non Islamic to give away your entire wealth in charity and not keep anything for yourself or your family!
Allah says that they feed the poor for the love of Allah ,they give the food to the orphans,poor and the prisoners of war.
We don't seek any thanks from you,no reward from you.fill yourself with love for Allah then even if others hurt you or don't say thanks it does not affect you,that is not the attitude of believer.
Analogy:fundamental like gravity
Attended a convention in Chicago very late night ,no taxi streets empty.so decided to walk,then questions hit me I don't know where my hotel is where it is located.
So we must know where we are heading?
Ask ppl in hi school what is your aim in life,answer is I don't know,I don't know!
So he found the address of the hotel,I don't know where am I .
So the real solution where am I ,if you get the wrong starting point then everything is wrong!so he then went to the bus stop.
This is the journey in life what are we dealing with,what is the situation what is your dream.Allah made the dream of prophet real,even before the victory of Makkah they knew their goal,so in life whenever you are doing anything always :
1)Know your starting point A
2)Know your destination B
3)Then how to get from point a to point b.
Them u r talking about solutions ,practicals.what do u want to change,
Then we can get the prescription,next circle of influence.
Circle of influence on the ones close to you, the family,the children.wish for guidance for children.and ESP for orphans.
Take your children and travel with them,travelers are the best in spreading islam.
Hadith: prophet saws said that the example of the good friend is about the person carrying musk or fire.as a parent,take your children into environment of misk.
The parents also about memorization of Quran,not necessary to memorize but every child should have a connection with Quran,
Five juz standard ; aim that your child memorize five juz,let's raise the standard.
Malaysian ,Indonesian culture: Tajweed halaqaaa after fajar.they have it in culture..
The circle that is out of your control.How we spend our time,We surf along ,waste our time on the net ,Put your timer,then computer will have a countdown, this puts u in discipline,take a break.if no discipline, then two hours pass by wout doing anything.
If u continue your life like this it will become meaningless, what is important is your day to day actions,ask questions that Things should concern you.not about things that have no basis! Questions like Do dinosaurs exits ,who cares? How is it going to affect u,so ask questions that u will seek knowledge,can you advise me on this specifically?
How to benefit from a child,I will ask who are the names that your other fellow students talk about,so ask questions from their speciality?
When your teacher explains then ask how will I implement this with my children.
This is what I have done,how will I benefit it,little tweaks will open the floodgate of questions...
In conclusion, let's not waste time discussing what a good person should be like but let's be that person.
topic: The role of women in islam
April 13th 2012---Dubai peace convention 2012
Surah mujadila :58:1
قَدْ سَمِعَ اللَّهُ قَوْلَ الَّتِي تُجَادِلُكَ فِي زَوْجِهَا وَتَشْتَكِي إِلَى اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ يَسْمَعُ تَحَاوُرَكُمَا إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ بَصِيرٌ
Allah indeed knows the plea of her who pleads with you about her husband and complains to Allah, and Allah knows the contentions of both of you; surely Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
In one of the initial verses revealed is this verse where Allah mentions that HE hears the woman's plea who had come to nabi pbuh pleading about her husband.
In order to understand the situation of women in islam ,then we must look back into history in other cultures,how were women treated ,as commodity,women would be asked to die/ burn if husband died,for centuries women were deprived of rights.
But look at Women's relation and status with Allah and rasul Allah pbuh.
And her status and relation with people in world.
Surah Nisa,sura a Mariam,look at Muslim sisters names ,like Aaisha,Mariam,there is heritage ,great lineage ,amazing history associated with these beautiful names.but other cultures they have names from nowhere..
See Quran about Aasiayaa, Mariam,first Surah to be revealed Surah izaaa Shamsu quweeeriyaat...Abdul basit rahimhullah reciting ,the part where Allah talks about end of times ,about sun light is wrapped up,stars fall from heaven,about the little girl when she is being buried alive! When everyone has forgotten about the plight of baby girl ,WHO is there talking about her,reminding us about her? It is Allah! Allah says during the end of times,when the sun will be wrapped up,then the baby girl will be asked,for what reason was she killed,the scholars say that if the girl is being asked then what about the murderers.the first shaheed was a woman,this message was coming from Allah.we wish to be the best,Allah says that the best of you in islam is the man who treats his women with the best,the man gets nearness to Allah by treating the best to his women.
Baa'b Nisaa'a :The name on the masjid Nabvi,door called door for women where they prayed behind nabi saws.when the child would cry in the masjid then prophet pbuh would shorten the prayer.
Once a group of people were on route for Haj and on the way they met prophet Muhammad pbuh.So a woman from the group who was in front of the messenger during the Haj season lifted her baby and asked about her baby ,if there is Haj for the child.so prophet pbuh replied that if the child performs haj there is more reward for his parents.so this incident shows how women would be comfortable in putting forth their questions without any hesitation.Also as prophet muhammad would be surrounded by the men folk thru out the week he dedicated Wednesday's exclusively for the women and he,pbuh,would give time only to ladies in order to educate them.
Relation between Muslim man and Muslim women:
A man asked prophet out of every person who should I make my close friend.prophet pbuh said make your mother,after my mother then who, then prophet replied ur mother ,then again he said ur mother,then ur father.
Relation between Muslim male and Muslim female.if a male distances himself from Allah then he will be unjust towards women.due to lack of knowledge about Allah,if he knew that the path to Allah is by being good to his women.a brother said that I am glad and I thank Allah I have three daughters,prophet pbuh said whoever is blessed with three daughters and he does not bury her alive ,or humiliate her,does not prefer his son over her, then Allah will enter the paradise because of her.
Paradise is at the feet of mother.the believing men and believing women,they are the protecting friends of one another,the dawaah in the west was built on the work of sisters,they establish it,Khadijah RA supported prophet Muhammad when he went to Jabal every time .How was Khadijah RA support to her husband,she would pack him food and would give him his space.also at Beginning of the revelation the first time he is talking to is a women,Khadijah, she says no Allah will never allow u to disgrace, she also suggests that they consult with her cousin naufal...
Similarly Um salama. RA at times of treaty of hudhaibah...prophet asked everyone to shave their heads ,none of the Sahabah did it and prophet was so sad, he said to umm salaama Ra that he was afraid that if he asked them again and if they still did not ollow his command then Allah will destroy them! then Umm Salama RA his wife who was like a consultant,she suggested that he ,pbuh, go outside and shave in front of them and they will follow,prophet did exactly that and every Sahabah immediately followed him!
Islam does not judge u by ur beauty.Allah does not look at ur face and body but Allah looks at ur hearts and ur actions, the second thing,sisters are leaders,women is a leader,prophet pbuh said indeed everyone of u is a shepherd and are responsible for our Flock.Final point reflect back in the women rights issues came after decades of struggle around the world ,it happened gradually as women wanted to work and get equal status as they joined the workforce ,but reflect back in the times of prophet pbuh,about 1400 yrsback ,womens rights came without any struggle,islam has the best example of justice.
-----//-------///----------/////------------//////------------////////-----
Muhammad al Sharief :Second Lecture held in DIPC 2012
Topic : protection of essential rights// solution for Global Crisis
Apr 14th 2012 ( 5pm)
He started the lecture with a story about an Imaan's young son who was disturbing his dad, the Imam before his khutbah time.So the father thought of a way to keep his hyperactive boy busy for a while,he Took the world map and tore it into many small pieces and asked his son to fix the world map back.The father was sure that the son would get busy and take at least few days to assemble them together .however to his surprise,the son fixed the world map in very less time and brought it back to him.the father was very impressed and puzzled at this so enquired his son on how he managed to put the small pieces together.the son replied that at the back of the world map there was a picture of a man,so he tried to fix that and in the process the world map was restored!SubhanAllah.
Therefore If you want to change the world then start with yourself,what you really control is yourself,you can control yourself 100%.Allah says on the day when the soul will run away from friends and children,and that is the day of judgement,so you need to take care of yourself,then you have something to give.
If suddenly in this hall the lights go off and it becomes completely dark,then what would you do?you may say that one of us would turn on the flash light from the mobile phones,so one person brings on a light , but will the building be illuminated with this? Of course not! yes but this person will remind others to turn on their mobiles flash lights too,then when each of them turn it on,then there will be a glow and so we need to start with ourselves,then remind others and slowly spread it!
We need to focus on three concentric circles ,the inner ,smaller circle is in my control to change,so make changes in yourself,the second medium circle will include your close people,immediate members from your family,your close friends,there is the middle circle which we can influence others!,then the last bigger circle ,is of the things which are difficult to control!People should focus on things that Concern them on ,daily life basis,as time is passing by but we make it our concern about things which have no effect on us.
Start with ourselves,prophet pbuh taught us,the food for one person is enough for two and the food for three is enough for four.
So we must master money else we will become slave,then we need to master the money!
Analogy : when you are very very hungry ,and there is very little food ,then how generous will u be? You will not be.A person will say I will eat first and then after I eat I wil, be generous and give others.is this not the case? Don't we all become generous once we have eaten well.
.islam teaches us to take care of yourself and your family then share with others.it is actually non Islamic to give away your entire wealth in charity and not keep anything for yourself or your family!
Allah says that they feed the poor for the love of Allah ,they give the food to the orphans,poor and the prisoners of war.
We don't seek any thanks from you,no reward from you.fill yourself with love for Allah then even if others hurt you or don't say thanks it does not affect you,that is not the attitude of believer.
Analogy:fundamental like gravity
Attended a convention in Chicago very late night ,no taxi streets empty.so decided to walk,then questions hit me I don't know where my hotel is where it is located.
So we must know where we are heading?
Ask ppl in hi school what is your aim in life,answer is I don't know,I don't know!
So he found the address of the hotel,I don't know where am I .
So the real solution where am I ,if you get the wrong starting point then everything is wrong!so he then went to the bus stop.
This is the journey in life what are we dealing with,what is the situation what is your dream.Allah made the dream of prophet real,even before the victory of Makkah they knew their goal,so in life whenever you are doing anything always :
1)Know your starting point A
2)Know your destination B
3)Then how to get from point a to point b.
Them u r talking about solutions ,practicals.what do u want to change,
Then we can get the prescription,next circle of influence.
Circle of influence on the ones close to you, the family,the children.wish for guidance for children.and ESP for orphans.
Take your children and travel with them,travelers are the best in spreading islam.
Hadith: prophet saws said that the example of the good friend is about the person carrying musk or fire.as a parent,take your children into environment of misk.
The parents also about memorization of Quran,not necessary to memorize but every child should have a connection with Quran,
Five juz standard ; aim that your child memorize five juz,let's raise the standard.
Malaysian ,Indonesian culture: Tajweed halaqaaa after fajar.they have it in culture..
The circle that is out of your control.How we spend our time,We surf along ,waste our time on the net ,Put your timer,then computer will have a countdown, this puts u in discipline,take a break.if no discipline, then two hours pass by wout doing anything.
If u continue your life like this it will become meaningless, what is important is your day to day actions,ask questions that Things should concern you.not about things that have no basis! Questions like Do dinosaurs exits ,who cares? How is it going to affect u,so ask questions that u will seek knowledge,can you advise me on this specifically?
How to benefit from a child,I will ask who are the names that your other fellow students talk about,so ask questions from their speciality?
When your teacher explains then ask how will I implement this with my children.
This is what I have done,how will I benefit it,little tweaks will open the floodgate of questions...
In conclusion, let's not waste time discussing what a good person should be like but let's be that person.
Islam gives full support and rights of women. The women who follows Islam will never ask for her rights.
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