The history and building of Makkah is directly connected to Prophet Ibraaheem as he was the first person to settle his family in it when he left his wife Haajar and his son Ismaa’eel there in compliance with the command of Allaah for him to do so.
Imaam Al-Bukhaari reported on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas in the long narration in which the Prophet informed us that Ibraaheem once came with his wife Haajar and his son Ismaa’eel
who was still a suckling infant, from ancient Syria to Makkah. At that
time, Makkah had no water and nobody residing in it. Ibraaheem
took them both under the shade of a tree and left with them a bag of
dates and a flask of water, then headed back to ancient Syria. As he was
leaving, his wife Haajar called to him, saying: “Where are you going?
How can you leave us in this deserted valley that has neither humans nor
anything else (in terms of life)?” She repeated this a few times but he
did not reply, so she asked: “Did Allaah command you to do this?”
Ibraaheem replied: “Yes” Thereupon she said: “Then He shall never forsake us”.
Ibraaheem
walked for a while and then stood upon a small hill, raised his hands
in supplication, and said, as Allaah informs us saying (what means): “Our
Lord! I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley
near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So
make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them
from the fruits that they might be grateful.” [Quran 14:37]
Allaah blessed Haajar and her son with
the well of Zamzam, and then people came from all directions and resided
in Makkah. The first tribe to reside there was the tribe of Jurhum
among whom Ismaa’eel grew up and from whom he married.
Ibraaheem
came many times to Makkah to check upon their condition, and later
Allaah commanded him to build the Ka’bah; Allaah says (what means): “And
[mention] when Ibraaheem (Abraham) was raising the foundations of the
House and [with him] Ismaa’eel (Ishmael), [saying]: 'Our Lord! Accept
[this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.'” [Quran 2:127]
Allaah also says (what means): “And
[O Muhammad], when We designated for Ibraaheem (Abraham) the site of
the House, [saying] “Do not associate anything with Me and purify My
House for those who perform Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah) and
those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.” [Quran 22:26]
نظام مبارك، و وزارة داخليته و مجلسه العسكري منذ يناير .و حتى الآن. بآخر الفيلم قائمة بشهداء ثورتنا -المعروفين منهم- منذ بدايتها و حتى اليوم. نرجو منكم نشر الفيديو بشكل واسع. و ثورتنا مستمرة
يحتوى على مشاهد صادمة.
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Happiness is the only goal on earth that all people without exception
are seeking to attain. Believers and unbelievers alike seek to be
happy, but each party is using different methods.
However, only
believers can achieve genuine happiness. All forms of happiness
attained without a firm belief in God, the Almighty, are mere illusions.
The following are tips for the attainment of happiness:
1.
Know that if you do not live within the scope of today, your
thoughts will be scattered, your affairs will become confused, and your
anxiety will increase. These realities are explained in the following
hadith:
"When you are in the evening, do not expect to see
themorning, and when you are in the morning, do not expect to see the
evening." (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
2. Forget the past and all that it contained, focus on the present.
3.
Do not completely preoccupy yourself with the future and then
discard the present. Be balanced in life, prepare yourself adequately
for all situations.
4. Do not be shaken by criticism; instead,
be firm. Be sure that in proportion to your worth, the level of
people's criticism rises. Also, make good use of criticism in
discovering your shortcomings and faults, and let it drive you toward
self-improvement.
5. Have complete faith in God and perform good deeds; these are the ingredients that makeup a good and happy life.
6. If you desire peace, tranquility, and comfort, you can find it all in the remembrance of God.
7. You should know with certainty that everything that happens, occurs in accordance with the divine decree.
8. Do not expect gratitude from anyone.
9. Train yourself to be prepared for the worst possibility.
10. Perhaps what has happened is in your best interest, even though you may not comprehend how that can be so.
11. Everything that is decreed for the believer is the best for him.
12. Enumerate the blessings of God and be thankful for them.
13. Remember that you are better off than many others.
14. Relief comes from one hour to the next. Indeed, with each difficulty there is relief.
15. In both times of hardship and ease, one should turn to supplication and prayer, either patiently contented or thankful.
16. Calamities should strengthen your heart and reshape your outlook in a positive way.
17. Do not let trivialities be the cause of your destruction.
18. Always remember that your God is Oft-Forgiving.
19. Assume an easy-going attitude and avoid anger.
20. Life is bread, water, and shade; so do not be perturbed by a lack of any other material thing.
"And in the heaven is your providence and that which you are promised." (Quran 51:22)
21. A daunting evil that seemingly will happen usually never occurs.
22. Look at those who have more afflictions and be grateful that you have less.
23. Bear in mind the fact that God loves those who endure trials with steadfastness, so seek to be one of them.
24.
Constantly repeat those supplications that the Prophet, may the mercy
and blessings of God be upon him, taught us to say during times of
hardship.
25. Work hard at something that is productive, and cast off idleness.
26. Do not spread rumors and do not listen to them. If you hear a rumor inadvertently, do not believe it.
27.
Know that your malice and your striving to seek revenge are much more
harmful to your health than they are to your antagonist.
28. The hardships that befall you atone for your sins, if you endure with patience.