Today I joined Kursus Pengurusan Jenazah ( only for muslim ) which was held at Dewan Sri Nukleus Kuala Pilah…
Quite a good course actually…Learn lots of new things from this course…..
Sorry, got no pictures taken during this course…forgot to bring my digicam.
Just wanna share the Kursus Pengurusan Jenazah powerpoint with you…
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My brothers in Islam,
Let us increase our taqwa to Allah s.w.t by doing all that He commands us, and avoiding everything that He has forbidden.
As an Ummah which abides to Allah and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, we must uphold the principles laid down by the Syariah. May this faith give us, Muslims in Malaysia, the strength to move to a higher level, inspite of the new challenges that we shall face.
Recently we have been informed by the newspaper that the government is seriously considering legalizing sports betting before the World Cup as said by our Deputy Finance Minister. The main reason to legalise the betting is that if the Government did not give the licence, there will be many who will gamble regardless legal or not. And it is better if the Government regulate the betting in a manner in which it can be controlled.
Remember my brothers, one activity that will bring destruction to religion, mind, wealth and offsprings, is gambling. It is an activity that will put to test the best of our faith and moral values. An activity that is very addictive.
And because of the destructive nature of gambling, Allah s.w.t mentions it in Al-Quran, reminding us to not even get near it. What more to participate in it. Allah says in surah Al-Maidah, ayat 90:
Which means: O you who believe! Alcoholic drinks, gambling, AlAnsâb , and AlAzlâm (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. So avoid that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.
This verse clearly tells us not to get involved in any gambling activities even if we do not gamble or drink.
This verse also serves to remind us that gambling and drinking are from Satan’s handiwork. It does not mean that Satan gambles and drinks. No! But Satan promotes both activities in human beings. Why?
It is because Satan wants everything bad and evil for humans. Satan wants us to suffer, both in this life and the hereafter. It boils up from a very deep-set hatred to our father Prophet Adam a.s and his offsprings. Satan despises us. It is to his greatest satisfaction to see our lives in jeopardy. So that that we suffer in this world, and suffer together with him in Hell. He wants us to accompany him in Hell.
That is why he uses every means and ways to seduce us to do things forbidden by Allah. Satan is our greatest enemy. And Allah reminds us of this fact in many verses in Al-Quran. In surah Al-Fahtir, ayat 6, Allah says:
Which means: Surely, Satan is an enemy to you, so take him as an enemy. He only invites his followers that they may become the dwellers of the blazing Fire.
So let us not be deceived by Satan. Let us not become his followers. Gambling and drinking are among Satan’s tools to bring destructions to humans. Allah s.w.t reminds us in surah Al-Maidah, ayat 91:
Which means: Satan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?
This verse tells us that drinking and gambling are the causes of human destruction. And our nature to be greedy and cruel pour fuel to the fire. Especially so in gambling.
When someone gambles, he does it with the intention of winning. And hopefully win big. No one wants to lose. But when he wins, he is actually being cruel to others. The money that he won comes from other people. He profited from other’s misery. There are much injustice and cruelty.
And if he loses, he will resent it, and hate those who win at his expense. But he will continue to gamble, in a feeble attempt to recover the money that he lost. Gambling will be the new focus of his life. Gone are his loved ones. Just look at how many families fell apart due to gambling?
My brothers in Islam,
Allah forbids all kinds of gambling. And these include buying lottery tickets, and betting in whatever manner and in whichever game, even in sporting events. Because betting is still betting. Regardless whether in horse racing or in friendly soccer games. So is gambling through the Internet or at casinos. All of that are HARAM.
Usually a gambler will lose more than he wins. He lost more money than he wins in gambling. And this will lead to addiction. He will be addicted to gambling. In the slimmest hope that he will win next time to recover his losses.
Islam puts high premium in social harmony and individual’s peace of mind. But gambling will cause much anguish and will slowly but surely tear the social fabric apart. The destruction is like a ripple in the pond. The misery starts with the gambler, and it will spread to his family members, and then to more and more people. In the end, the whole society will bear the burden of the misery.
Even though there are certain benefits to be reaped from gambling and casino, but the harm is more than the benefits.
Our society is facing many social and economical problems. We cannot afford to have one more problem. We need to stop this new gambling threat. And we pray to Allah that He will save us, our society, our country, from destruction, amen.
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Thursday, 22 April 2010French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday ordered legislation that would ban women from wearing Islamic veils that hide the face in the street and other public places.
In seeking to forbid the garment from public view, Sarkozy defied the advice of experts sought by the government who warned that such a broad ban risked contravening France’s Constitution.
Such a measure would put France on the same track as Belgium, which is also moving toward a complete ban in a similar reaction as Islamic culture has come in conflict with native European values. Sarkozy has repeatedly said that such clothing oppresses women and is “not welcome” in France.
Belgian lawmakers are set on Thursday to impose a ban on wearing the Islamic burqa in public, the first clampdown of its kind in Europe, unless the nation’s political crisis disrupts their vote.
On March 31, the federal Parliament’s home affairs committee voted unanimously to endorse a nationwide ban on clothes or veils that do not allow the wearer to be fully identified, including the full-face niqab and burqa.
Those who ignore it could face a fine of EUR 15-25 (USD 20-34) and/or a jail sentence of up to seven days, unless they have police permission to wear the garments.
Government spokesman Luc Chatel said after Wednesday’s weekly Cabinet meeting that the President decided the government should submit a bill to Parliament in May on an overall ban on burqa-like veils.
“The ban on veils covering the whole face should be general, in every public space, because the dignity of women cannot be put in doubt,” Chatel said.
The decision to seek a full ban, rather than a limited ban, came as a surprise. After a Cabinet meeting just a week ago, the government spokesman announced a decision for legislation that bans the veil but takes into account conclusions on the matter by the Council of State, France’s highest administrative office.
The government had sought the council’s opinion to ensure a law would pass constitutional muster. The Council of State advised that a full ban would be “legally very fragile”. A six-month parliamentary inquiry also concluded that a full ban would raise constitutional issues, as well as enforcement problems.
“It’s a transgression, an aggression even, on the level of personal liberty,” said Abdellatif Lemsibak, a member of the National Federation of Muslims of France. “The Muslims have the right to an orthodox expression of their religion … it shocks me.”
France is a firmly secular country but has western Europe’s largest Muslim population, estimated at some five million. France worries about clashes in values as well as about a spread of radical Islam. Authorities widely see the veil in light of gender equality and security issues.
In neighbouring Belgium, a similar initiative for a ban on full veils in public places, including in the streets, is expected to become law in July.
The governing parties and opposition agree on the move, and the full house is widely expected to easily endorse the draft law, which is on the agenda for Thursday.
But a deep political crisis is looming after a party threatened to pull out of the government if tense negotiations between the French and Dutch-language communities on power-sharing are not finalised in 24 hours.
“There is a hitch. The agenda of the chamber could be thrown into disarray depending on how the political situation evolves,” one official said.
A leading rights watchdog late Wednesday warned against the move saying it would be counterproductive.
“Bans like this lead to a lose-lose situation,” said Judith Sunderland, senior Western Europe researcher at Human Rights Watch. “They violate the rights of those who choose to wear the veil and do nothing to help those who are compelled to do so.”
It said there was no evidence that wearing the full veil in public threatened public safety, public order, health, morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
-Agencies
Original source : Siasat.com
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Tagged religious practice
A couple weeks ago…while tried searching for significance of friday prayer to muslims, I found this FAQs at Majlis Ugama Islam Selangor website..Just wanna share it with you guys…
This one is translated to english…in case you prefer malay you can go to MUIS site or click here.
Hopefully you will get something from reading it..
| 1. | What is the hukum for the Friday prayer? |
| It is an obligation that has been set by the Religion( Islam ). Not only was it done by the Holy Prophet (PBUH), but it has also been stated clearly in the Holy Quran.
If a male Muslim does not adhere to the obligation of the Friday prayer, then it is considered as a sinful act. In fact, more emphasis has been put into the Friday prayers than the other obligatory prayers that our Prophet (PBUH) mentioned that whomever does not perform the Friday prayers repeatedly for 3 times would no longer be a Muslim. Of course the Prophet here was just trying to signify the importance of the Friday prayers and the seriousness of the sin committed if one does not adhere to it. Male Muslims who are unable to perform the Friday prayers must replace it with the normal noon prayer called Zohor. But this is only if it is for the following reasons: If he is very ill, if he has to look after someone who is very ill, if there is a heavy storm, or if he is travelling long distance. |
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| 2. | What is the minimum number of people to validate the Friday prayer and can it only be performed in the Mosque? |
| The number of people for the Friday Prayer to be valid, according to the 4 mazhabs are as follows:
Mazhab Syafii and Hanbali stated that the minimum number is 40, excluding the imam. Mazhab Maliki stated that the minimum number is 12, excluding the imam. Mazhab Hanafi stated that the minimum number is 3, excluding the imam. Friday prayer can be conducted anywhere, as long as the minimum number has been fulfilled. |
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| 3. | What are the conditions that are recognized by Islam that hinders a man from performing the Friday? |
| Friday prayer is compulsory for Muslim men. For those who miss it intentionally 3 times in a row, their hearts will be closed by Allah s.w.t.
Debilities that are recognized by Islam to enable one to miss the Friday prayer is the same as any other ibadah that one is obligated to do which are, a) unconsciousness, b) insanity, c) serious illness to the extent that one is unable get up or there is no one to escort to the mosque, d) work that involves defence and safety of the country, e) when one is stuck, whether the prison or during journey or f) a very heavy storm that deems it impossible for one to go to the mosque. |
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| 4. | Are those who are working in the police force, army and civil defence permitted to miss the Friday prayer? |
| Friday prayer is compulsory for Muslim men. For those who miss it intentionally 3 times in a row, their hearts will be closed by Allah s.w.t. Debilities that are recognized by Islam to enable one to miss the Friday prayer is the same as any other ibadah that one is obligated to do which are:
1. Unconsciousness. 2. Insanity. 3. Serious illness to the extent that one is unable get up or there is no one to escort to the mosque. 4. Work that involves defence and safety of the country. 5. When one is stuck, (whether the prison or during journey) 6. A very heavy storm that deems it impossible for one to go to the mosque. 7. Being asleep unintentionally. 8. Men who have just gotten married to a virgin for one week. For no. 4, one must still make an effort to perform Friday prayer, at the very least once every 3 Fridays. This is because Rasulullah s.a.w has mentioned that those who do not perform the Friday prayer for 3 times consecutively, their hearts will be closed. |
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| 5. | What must a Muslim man do if he is unable to perform the Friday prayers due to unforeseeable circumstances? |
| It is imperative that Muslims make an effort to ensure that they perform their prayers, including the Friday prayers for men. If one’s work does not allow one to do so and the work is extremely important for the benefit of the community such as the police force and firefighting or for the interest of the family, he will not be in a state of sin. He must perform the Zuhur prayer instead but only after the Friday prayers are over, as a form of respect. | |
| 6. | Can a muslimah perform the zuhur prayer on Friday immediately after the azan or does she have to wait until after the Jum’ah prayer and khutbah to do so? |
| In Islam, there is no such requirement for women and all those excused from performing the Juma’ah prayer to wait until the Juma’ah prayer has been performed at the mosque before performing the Zuhur prayers. They can do the Zuhur prayers at any time, including immediately after the azan. | |
| 7. | Which one should be performed first, the Friday prayer or the jenazah prayer? |
| The Friday prayer is a compulsory (wajib) prayer that is performed in a congregation in a certain timeframe. Jenazah prayer however can be performed at any time and one does not need to rush into it, as long as it is not delayed intetionally. Hence, one must perform the Friday prayer first before the jenazah prayer. | |
| 8. | Are there any sayings in the Qur’an or Hadith pertaining to solat sunat qabliyyah and ba’diyyah that is performed after the Friday prayer? |
| There is no nas or saying from the Qur’an and Hadith regarding the qabliyyah and ba’diyyah of the friday prayer. Scholars have deduced this hukum from the qabliyyah and ba’diyyah of Zuhur. This is because the Friday prayer replaces Zuhur prayer. | |
| 9. | What is the purpose of the second azan during Friday prayers? |
| The 2nd Azan before the khutbah has the same function as the 1st Azan. The only difference is, it is to signal to the congregation/jamaah that the khutbah is about to begin and that the Friday prayer is to be commenced afterwards. |
Original source : MUIS
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