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Hajj Essentials

As Salamo Alaikum May this reach you in the best of health and strongest of Imaan. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most beloved to Allah (SWT). Prophet Muhammad (saw) testified to that. He said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." (Bukhari) What activities in first ten days of  Dhul Hijjah  will bring the reward of Jannah? Obviously, Hajj Pilgrimage is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to House of Allah (SWT) this year, there are still many, good deeds that one can do and earn the Pleasure of Allah (SWT). Some of these good deeds areas follow: 1) Fast all nine days and especially fast the Day of Arafah It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, because  Prophet Muhammad (saw)  used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah and he said: "Fasting the Day of Arafah (ninth Dhu

[shia_strength] Youth In Hadith

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  Youth In Hadith As this page is for Youth i would like to add this verse of Holy quran" Iblis said, "Lord, because you have caused me to go astray, I shall make earthly things attractive to (people) and mislead all of them (15:39)  except Your sincere servants" (15:40). God said, "The path which leads to Me is a straight (15:41) and you have no authority over My servants except the erring ones who follow you (15:42). So be a Sincere servant of Allah and save yourselves from Iblees. 1– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Youth is a branch of folly.'[al-Ikhtisas , p. 343] 2– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'The best of your youth are those who act like the old from among you, and the worst of your old ones are those who act like your youth.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 43058] 3– Imam Ali (AS) said, 'There are two things whose worth is only known to one who has lost them: youth and health.'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5764] Educating Youngs

[shia_strength] Fw: IMPORTANT!!! - Sleep and Heart Attacks- What Killed Ranjan Das CEO SAP

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----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Zaheer.Abbas@emerson.com" <Zaheer.Abbas@emerson.com> Subject: IMPORTANT!!! - Sleep and Heart Attacks- What Killed Ranjan Das CEO SAP   What killed Ranjan Das and Lessons for Corporate India   A month ago, many of us heard about the sad demise of Ranjan Das from Bandra, Mumbai. Ranjan, just 42 years of age, was the CEO of SAP-Indian Subcontinent, the youngest CEO of an MNC in India . He was very active in sports, was a fitness freak and a marathon runner. It was common to see him run on Bandra's Carter Road . Just after Diwali, on 21st Oct, he returned home from his gym after a workout, collapsed with a massive heart attack and died. He is survived by his wife and two very young kids.                                                         It was certainly a wake-up call for corporate India . However, it was even more disastrous for runners

[shia_strength] Fw: How to Visit Holy Shrines

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[shia_strength] : [friendsofcommunity] Difference between Common Cold & H1N1

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  - Please pass this on to family and friends. Especially people with children! H1N1 flu is about to be upon us and we need to be on top of information regarding it. Here is a comparison to the normal cold symptoms .       Know the Difference between   a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the  H1N1 flu. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the  H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the  H1N1 flu. Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spon

[shia_strength] Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) the Repository of Divine Knowledge

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       Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) the Repository of Divine Knowledge Name and Lineage His name was Muhammad, kunniyat Abu Jafar and his well-known appellatives were Taqi and Jawad. Hence, he is generally known as Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.). Since prior to him Abu Jafar had also been the kunniyat of Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S.), he is called Abu Jafar the second, and Jawad which was his second appellative. His esteemed father is Hazrat Imam Reza (A.S.) and the name of his revered mother is Janab Sabika or Sakina. Birth He was born in Madinah on 10 th Rajab 195 A.H. At that time Ameen, son of Harun Rasheed, was on the throne in the capital city of Baghdad. Rearing and Upbringing It is a very heart-rending fact that at a very early age Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) had to prepare himself to face the hardships and sufferings of life. For a very short time, he could pass his days under the loving and instructive shadow of his father. It was in the