ALLAH's punishment on the people of Prophet Noah (AS)

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December 14, 2018

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                             STORY OF PROPHET NOAH (AS)

Assalamu Alaikum!
Today I am going to tell you the story of Prophet Noah (AS)!

Bismillah! Allah (SWT) sent Prophet Noah (AS) to earth one thousand years after sending Prophet Adam (AS). The population on earth had increased many folds by now. And by this time, the evil Shaytan had played his dirty tricks with mankind, and people had started worshipping idols. It was during this time that Allah sent another prophet to earth, Prophet Noah (AS) to guide the people back! But it was not going to be an easy job for the prophet (AS).  "Fear Allah, and do what Allah says"shouted the prophet to everyone. But the people didn't want to listen. They shook their heads and continued worshipping the idols. The prophet was an excellent speaker and he was very patient too."Don't you understand that it was Allah who created this whole world?" shouted the prophet. It was Allah who created the sun, the moon and the stars you see in the sky. He created the rivers, the mountains, the trees and everything that you see around. He did all this for you, and you alone. Then why are you not showing him any respect? Why are you worshipping these idols? But the people turned their backs on him saying, Ha... Who are you to advise us? You are just another man, and we think that you are lying. Go away, and leave us alone. But there were good Muslims on earth too! Most of them were weak and poor. They listened to the words of the prophet realized that they were committing a sin by worshipping the idols now there were two different group of people on earth. One who worshipped Allah (SWT) and the others who continued idol worship. Noah (AS) continued preaching to the people for many years. The idol worshippers soon became tired of the prophet."You've been preaching lies for long enough" they said. We are going to stone you if you do not stop. But the prophet ignored them and continued calling the people tirelessly. He preached to them during the day and the night. On many occasions, he was stoned by the idol worshippers, while preaching to the crowd was even beaten with the sticks! You are no different from us shouted the idol worshippers. You are no prophet! You are just another man, and why should we listen to you? "I'm telling you the truth" the prophet pleaded to them."You are committing a sin by worshipping the idols"But the people didn't listen and they beat him again! I fear for you! "Allah is going to punish you one day" the prophet shouted to them but the people had no shame, and they said he is a fool, don't listen to him. All this pain did not let the Prophet stop calling out to the people. He continued preaching to them for nine hundred and fifty years! The disbelievers kept making fun of the prophet, and by now they had taken things too far! Noah (AS) was disappointed by now. Whereas the number of disbelievers kept growing and growing.

                       One night when the prophet was offering his prayers, Allah spoke to him!!"Don't be sad Noah", Allah said to the prophet. You have done what you were asked to."I am going to punish all the people on the earth for their wrongdoings".Everyone on earth is going to die, except the Muslims and the animals said Allah (SWT). As the first step, God then asked the prophet to plant many trees!Noah (AS) didn't understand the reason behind this, but he listened to Allah and started planting trees as he was told. He also asked the good Muslims, who listened to him-him to do the same. They did this for more than one hundred years! After many years, Allah spoke to the prophet again! This time he asked the Prophet to start building a ship!!"It has to be a huge ship, that can accommodate a pair of every animal on this earth" said Allah. The prophet was confused. He didn't know how to build a ship, and no one had ever made a ship before! In spite of this, the prophet started making the ship with the help of Makers. 

                 First, they made plans for building the ship one knows the exact size of the ship, some say it had a length of 600ft, and others say it had a length of 2400ft!! Whatever it was, the ship was sure going to be a gigantic one! We will help you to build the ship said his children and the Muslims, and they joined the prophet. First, the prophet had to choose a place for building the ship chose the mountains far far away from the city. The prophet collected the tools and set out to build the ship they started cutting down the trees for wood. Yes, it was the same trees he that he had planted more than a hundred years back! Then they started building the ship as per the planThe men worked very hard, day and night to build the ship. When the disbelievers saw the prophet building a ship on top of a mountain, they started making fun of him! You are such an old fool they said..Why would you possibly need a ship so huge the others said And how are you going to take it to the sea? The others said And how are you going to take it to the sea? You would come to know very soon replied to the prophet. The people didn't know why the prophets building the ship, and they thought that the prophet had lost his mind! The prophet and his men kept working hard. After many months, the ship was finally ready! They then thanked Allah for helping them to finish the ship. The time for the flood was nearing day by day.

                  One night Allah told the prophet that he will start flooding the earth, the day when the prophet sees water coming out of the stove in his house! You see, this huge ship built by the Prophet had three different sections!

Do you know what were the different sections? 

They were for different types of animals.

The first one was for birds. The second part of the structure was for humans, and the third part was for animals. Mashallah.....

                    And while the day of the flood got nearer, animals and the birds started arriving one by one! They were arriving in pairs- one male and a female! There were elephants, giraffes, lions, rabbits, parrots and soon the ship was filled with all the variety of animals and birds from earth! And one day, like God had told the prophet, water suddenly started coming out of the stove in his kitchen this was the sign Noah (AS) was waiting for! He knew that the time of flood had arrived! When he went out, he saw that it had started raining too! Without wasting any time, he ran out and called all the good Muslims who had helped him to build the ship. He asked all of them to board the ship immediately. The disbelievers didn't understand what was going on, so they kept laughing at the prophet. Look at the old fool they said. What is he going to do with all those animals and men? The prophet ignored them and asked his wives and sons to board the ship quickly. Everyone obeyed him, except for one of his wife, and her son who were not his followers. I will save myself from the water, his son said. Don't worry about me. The water levels had gone up by now, so the prophet ran to board the ship. A terrible flood broke out, and the water levels began to rise rapidly. The earth's crust moved, and ocean floors started rising which caused it to flood the drylands!! The rains didn't stop for hours either! By now people realized that what the prophet told them was true, and they ran toward the mountains to save themselves. The prophet saw that his wife and son were a climbing a mountain to escape from the water. So he shouted to them,

           COME AND BOARD THE SHIP, SAVE YOURSELF! 

                     But they ignored him and climbed to the top of the mountain. Then a huge wave, bigger than the mountain they stood on, came and hit them, killing both of them!! These enormous waves killed all other disbelievers as well!! The water kept rising and rising, and after some time, the earth was completely filled with water! Then Noah (AS) said Bismillah! When the prophet uttered these words, the ship started moving! The rains had stopped by now, but the entire earth was filled with water. The prophet knew that he had to keep sailing for a long long time but didn't the animals hurt others? How did they live together? The ship had eighty people in it, and the prophet had taken precautions to store enough food for the men and the animals. Allah had it all planned my son. He made the ship suitable for the silent sheep as well as the violent lion!all the violent animals were down with some of the other sicknesses of them were living together, but the prophet faced a lot of trouble because of the rats. They were everywhere, running up and down, nibbling there, nibbling here. They were really the troublemakers. Then the prophet prayed to God, and it was then that Allah created the cats! The cats hunted down the rats, and after some time, the rats started behaving as well. Like that Allah (SWT) solved many problems that the prophet had to face during the journey. They had sailed for about one hundred and fifty days by now, and they couldn't find land anywhere they could see. The prophet and the men waited and waited for many days. The prophets then decided to send a crow to see if it could find land anywhere. But the crow didn't return at all. Then the prophet sent a dove in search of the land. The dove flew away, and after a few days returned with a branch of an olive tree in its beaks! The prophet and his family were really happy, as they knew that they were close to the land! The ship sailed further for some time and finally reached on top of the Joodi mountain. The prophet said Bismillah, and the ship stopped moving! After traveling for more than one hundred and fifty days, their journey had finally come to an end prophet released all the animals, birds and insects first into the land. They went out and populated the earth back again. The prophet and other Muslims came out of the ship, and the first thing he did was to put his forehead the ground in prostration! And that was a new beginning for the human race!

That was such a great story! Masha Allah. I'm glad you liked it.

Now shall I ask a few questions from the story?
Alright,

Q: Now tell me why did Allah (SWT) send Prophet Noah (AS) to earth?

ANS: He sends the prophet to call people back to Allah (SWT).

Q: Why did the people not listen to the words of the prophet?

ANS: The people on earth through the prophet was lying to them. They thought the prophet was just another man like them.

Q: Can you tell me who boarded the ship along with the family of the prophet? 

ANS: The Muslims boarded the ship too! The animals, birds and the insects boarded the ship in pairs as well!

Q: Tell me the name of the mountain where the ship finally landed? ANS: It's Joodi mountain. 

Mashallah you gave me all the right answers thanks.

Alright, that's all for today, I'll tell you another story, If you liked the story then tell me in the comment, which story do you like to read?

What is Islam?What is the core of Islam?

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December 09, 2018

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                                  What is Islam? 

 Islam" is an Arabic word which really implies "convenience to God", and Muslims are the people who immovably submit to and viably obey God, living according to His message."                                  

The core of Islam:

It is hard to restrain all of Islam into a couple of basic beliefs. All things considered, the most critical convictions and religious practices were distinguished by Prophet Muhammad himself. In this manner, there is a general concession to them among all Muslims. It gives a fascinating correlation since current Jews and Christians don't have comparable consistency in their conviction frameworks. Christians, for instance, have various creeds and Jews don't have any settled upon convictions. Current Jews generally concur over the 613 precepts that Maimonides, a Jewish rabbi from Muslim Spain, recorded and grouped in the twelfth century. 

Furthermore, Muslim researchers, over a significant time span, have likewise recognized and in specific cases conceded profoundly lessons of the Quran, of Prophet Muhammad, may the benevolence and favors of God arrive, and the 'fundamentals' of Islamic Law (Shariah). 

Center Islamic Beliefs: Six Articles of Faith 

In excess of a billion Muslims share a typical arrangement of essential convictions that are depicted as "Articles of Faith." These articles of confidence frame the establishment of Islamic conviction framework. 

1. Confidence in One God: 

The most imperative instructing of Islam is that lone God is to be served and adored. Likewise, the greatest sin in Islam is to adore different creatures with God. Indeed, Muslims trust that it is the main sin that God does not excuse if an individual passes on before atoning from it. 

2. Faith in Angels: 

God made inconspicuous creatures called blessed messengers who work eagerly to control His kingdom in full dutifulness. The holy messengers encompass us consistently, each has an obligation; some record our words and deeds. 

3. Confidence in Prophets of God: 

Muslims trust that God conveys His direction through human prophets sent to each country. These prophets begin with Adam and incorporate Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, harmony arrives. The principle message of the considerable number of prophets has dependably been that there is just a single genuine God and only he is deserving of being supplicated to and loved. 

4. Confidence in Revealed Books of God:

Muslims trust that God uncovered His astuteness and directions through 'books' to a portion of the prophets like the Psalms, Torah, and the Gospel. After some time, be that as it may, the first lessons of these books got misshaped or lost. Muslims trust the Quran is God's last disclosure uncovered to Prophet Muhammad and has been completely safeguarded. 

5. Confidence in Day of Judgment: 

The life of this world and all that is in it will reach an end on a selected day. Around then, every individual will be raised from the dead. God will pass judgment on every individual exclusively, as per his confidence and his great and lawful activities. God will indicate kindness and reasonableness in judgment. As indicated by Islamic lessons, the individuals who put stock in God and perform great deeds will be interminably remunerated in Heaven. The individuals who dismiss confidence in God will be unceasingly rebuffed in the fire of Hell. 

6. Confidence in Destiny and Divine Decree: 

Muslims trust that since God is the Sustainer of all life, nothing occurs aside from by His Will and with His full learning. This conviction does not negate through and through freedom. God does not constrain us, our decisions are known to God previously in light of the fact that His insight is finished. This acknowledgment helps the adherent through challenges and hardships. 

Center Religious Practice of Islam: The Five "Columns" of Islam 

In Islam, love is a piece of everyday life and isn't restricted to minor customs. The formal demonstrations of love are known as the five "columns" of Islam. The five mainstays of Islam are the revelation of confidence, supplication, fasting, philanthropy, and journey. 

1. Affirmation of Faith: 

The "Presentation of Faith" is the announcement, "La ilaha illa Allah wa Muhammad Rasul-ullah", signifying "There is no divinity deserving of being love aside from God (Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God". The Declaration of Faith is something other than an announcement; it must have appeared one's activities. To change over to the confidence of Islam, an individual needs to state this announcement. 

2. Everyday Prayer: 

Prayer is a strategy by which a Muslim associates with God and assembles otherworldly quality and true serenity. Muslims perform five formal supplications daily. 

3. Zakah: A sort of philanthropy. 

Muslims perceive that all riches is a gift from God, and certain obligations are required in kind. In Islam, it is the obligation of the affluent to encourage poor people and destitute. 

4. Quick of Ramadan: 

Once every year, Muslims are told to quick for a whole month from first light to dusk. The time of extraordinary profound commitment is known as the quick of Ramadan in which no nourishment, drink, and sex are permitted amid the quick. After nightfall one can appreciate these things. Amid this month Muslims practice discretion and spotlight on petitions and dedication. Amid the quick, Muslims figure out how to feel for those on the planet who have little to eat. 

5. The Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca:

Every Muslim endeavor to make an ideal journey to the consecrated destinations in Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. It is the most extreme profound experience for a Muslim. Commonly, 2-3 million perform hajj consistently. 

Center of the Quran: Surah (Chapter) al-Fatihah 

Researchers consider Surah al-Fatihah, the principal part of the Quran, to be the center of the Quran. It is presented in each formal petition in the Arabic dialect. The interpretation pursues: 

"I start with the name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All acclaim and thanks are for God, the Lord of the universes. The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. Guide us to the Straight Path (of Islam), the way of those You have favored, not the way of the individuals who have caused Your anger nor of the individuals who have gotten sidetracked." 

Center Teachings of Prophet Muhammad 

Traditional researchers of Islam have dense the lessons of Prophet Muhammad into a couple of articulations. These complete articulations contact each part of our lives. Some of them are: 

1) Actions are made a decision by the aim behind them. 

2) God is Pure and does not acknowledge anything except if it is unadulterated and God has directed the dedicated with what He told the prophets. 

3) Part of an individual's decent recognition of Islam is to leave aside what does not concern him. 

4) An individual can't be an entire devotee except if he cherishes for his sibling what he adores for himself. 

5) One ought not to hurt himself or others. 

6) Don't give your center access this life be to hoard common gain and God will love you. Try not to be worried about what individuals have, and they will love you. 

Center of Islamic Law or Shariah 

The center of Islamic Law is conservation of: 

1) Religion 

2) Life 

3) Family 

4) Mind 

5) Wealth 

6) Some contemporary researchers propose either equity or freedom to be the 6th class. 

In the vision of Islam, they are known as "basics" since they are viewed as fundamental to human welfare. 

In close, if somebody somehow managed to solicit, what is the center from Islam in the least conceivable words, the appropriate response would be, "it is inside the word Islam itself: to serve, love, and affectionately submit to God."

Among the gifts and supports that God has offered to mankind is that He enriched them with an intrinsic capacity to perceive and recognize His reality. He put this mindfulness somewhere down in their souls as a characteristic demeanor that has not changed since people were first made. Moreover, He strengthened this regular air with the signs that he put in creation that vouch for His reality. Be that as it may, since it isn't workable for individuals to have a point by point information of God aside from through disclosure from Himself, God sent His Messengers to show the general population their Creator Who they should revere. These Messengers additionally carried with them the subtleties of how to adore God, in light of the fact that such subtleties can't be known aside from by method for disclosure. These two basics were the most critical things that the Messengers of all the celestial disclosures carried with them from God. On this premise, all the awesome disclosures have had the equivalent elevated targets, which are: 

1. To attest the Oneness of God - the applauded and celebrated Creator – in His embodiment and His qualities. 

2. To attest that God alone ought to be loved and that no other being ought to be adored alongside Him or rather than Him. 

3. To shield human welfare and contradict defilement and wickedness. Hence, everything that shields confidence, life, reason, riches, and genealogy is a piece of this human welfare that religion secures. Then again, anything that imperils these five widespread requirements is a type of debasement that religion contradicts and disallows. 

4. To welcome the general population to the most abnormal amount of righteousness, moral qualities, and honorable traditions. 

A definitive objective of each Divine Message has dependably been the equivalent: to manage the general population to God, to make them mindful of Him, and to have them revere only him. 

All the Divine Messages came to bring the life of the general population into willing accommodation to God. Thus, they all offer the name of "Islam", or "accommodation" got from indistinguishable word from "Salam", or "harmony", in Arabic. Islam, in this sense, was the religion of the considerable number of prophets, however for what reason does one see diverse varieties of the religion of God on the off chance that they all radiated from a similar source? The appropriate response is twofold. 

The primary reason is that because of the progression of time, and because of the way that past religions were not under the Divine assurance of God, they experienced much change and variety. Accordingly, we see that the crucial realities which were brought by all errand people currently contrast starting with one religion then onto the next, the most evident being the strict fundamental of the conviction and love of God and God alone. 

The second purpose behind this variety is that God, in His interminable Wisdom and endless Will, proclaimed that all the heavenly missions before the last message of Islam brought by Muhammad, may the leniency and favors of God arrive, be restricted to an explicit time allotment. Thus, their laws and approaches managed the explicit states of the general population whom they had been sent to address. 

Humankind has gone through various times of direction, misguidance, honesty, and deviation, from the crudest age to the statures of progress. Divine direction went with mankind through the majority of this, continually giving the fitting arrangements and cures. 

This was the substance of the uniqueness that existed between the distinctive religions. This contradiction never went past the points of interest of the Divine Law. Every sign of the Law tended to the specific issues of the general population it was intended for. Be that as it may, the territories of assertion were critical and many, for example, essentials of confidence; the fundamental standards and targets of the Divine Law, for example, ensuring confidence, life, reason, riches, and genealogy and setting up equity in the land; and certain major preclusions, probably the most vital of these being excessive admiration, sex, murder, robbery, and giving false observer. In addition, they additionally settled upon good temperances like trustworthiness, equity, philanthropy, thoughtfulness, virtuousness, exemplary nature, and kindness. These standards and in addition others are perpetual and enduring; they are the embodiment of all the Divine Messages and tie them all together.