Islaamic history is rich in its account of the many
writers that were fortunate to live within its midst. In fact, the books of
great scholars and historians live on centuries later imparting great benefit
for the believers. We ask Allah [azza wa jall] that the Muslim scholars and
writers continue to gain the reward for the seeds they sowed, the benefit of
which continues to be reaped by the Muslims after them. Ameen
From amongst these blessed names we find the names of
many Muslim Women who also participated in striving to spread the words of
Allah [azza wa jall] and his Rasool [sallallahu a’lyhi wa sallam]. In fact,
Islaam has seen and continues to see a rich contribution of written material by
Muslim women who are working actively in this field to channel, articulate and
unify their knowledge & contemplative thoughts to bring about beneficial
contributions to both the da’wah field and Islamic literature. One such writer
today is:
Kaamilah
bint Muhammad ibn Jaasim ibn Alee Aal Jihaam al Kawaaree.
One of the
fatal consequences of leaving the guidance of the Prophet [sallallahu a’lyhi wa
sallam] is that we find people facing many problems which are metaphyical and
which many a times result in bringing about severe & tragic physical
consequences. One such problem is the problem of jinn-possession and black
magic. Although this is a matter encompassing various dimensions, in this
article I wish to highlight one of the places inhabited by the jinn with the
hope of bringing about much needed awareness and precaution.
Indeed Allah is the One from whom help is sought.
Aminah is a renowned female revert of Islam she travels around the United States to give lectures, her personal story has admired hundreds of individuals, she is also President of International Union of Muslim Women , the organization that has many achievements under its belt.
“I am so very glad that I am a Muslim. Islam is my life. Islam is the beat of my heart. Islam is the blood that courses through my veins. Islam is my strength. Islam is my life so wonderful and beautiful. Without Islam I am nothing, and should Allah ever turn His magnificent face from me, I could not survive.” Aminah
In truth all praise is due to Allah alone and may the choicest peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Beloved Prophet Muhammad [sallallahu a’lyhi wa sallam] - whose words men, as well as women, were and ever are ready to study & teach. Ameen
Around the world thousands flock yearly to the holy city of Makkah. The rich history behind this city illuminates within the hearts of the believers, inflaming a desire within them to visit its Haram [Holy Sanctuary] time after time again. Truly a blessed city, it has been -and still is- ripe in imparting knowledge for those who wish to learn. Yet, how many have heard of the famous Meccan female hadeeth scholar: Kareemah bint Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Hatim al Marwaziyyah.
The most beloved people to you are the most intent in getting your burial underway. They have organised the place and time to wash you and have prepared the necessary items to shroud you. Do not hate them, since they are only following the command of the Prophet (salallhua’lyhiwasalam),
“The corpse of a Muslim should not remain withheld among the family (without being buried)” (Abu Dawud)
In fact, burying the dead is a natural instinct Allah (azzawajal) has intrinsically placed in the heart of man – and you are no exception to that rule. Today is that day when you will be washed and you will not be able to show nor feel any embarrassment.
You are truly left to the mercy of your beloveds...
There you lye; within 30 minutes your body temperature has now decreased. Your blood has become stagnant; it misses the days when it would gush forth, pumping from the heart to the rest of the body, adding life to life.
The heart that was once a junction, pumping blood around your body, has now cut off all roots and has lost its movement – its very beat. Those tunnels, which we refer to as veins, are now silent: with no life and no energy. Your veins now evidently manifest themselves as they come to the surface, visible for everyone – but you. The lack of oxygen in your blood has caused your body to stiffen; a process which is also referred to as ‘rigor mortis’. The cold plank below your cold body doesn’t help. No, you can’t appointment with your GP nor can you visit the hospital. The GP has forever closed your file and the hospital is no longer in need of your records.
Your time is up; your body lies motionless, within a few seconds the angel of death has seized your soul. How can you describe the painful separation your body undertook as the soul was taken out from the body? The many years you lived in the world, your body and soul had become one and you never realised the difference between the two. As the soul was being extracted from your body, every single vein in your body screamed in pain.
