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Moral Decline in Society…. !!!










Few Are Worried About
the Growing
Moral
Decline in Society


The flow of images compel
people to watch indecent scenes on TV channels and owing to this suicides,
illicit sex, murder, violence and kidnappings are being common in society.


By Maul. Asrarul
Haque Qasmi


The
article is translated from Inquilab daily by Mufti Md. Zakariya,
a second
year student with MMERC, Mumbai.





The tendency of gradual moral decline is constantly going on the present day
society. Every new event brings more moral dangers than the previous one. The
sharp fall in moral standards is occurring at a faster pace throughout as never
before.

In the present era the incidents of moral decline that are
occurring are so nauseating that they are becoming unimaginable. On side of it
that makes us anxious is that a few people from the society had been prone to
moral weaknesses before but this spiritual pandemic is spreading its circle so
wide that a large number of people are drowned in dirt.

If the pace of
moral degradation and reprehensible events continue, then we can safely declare
that our society will be thoroughly trapped in the muck that is flying around.

In some of the past eras, the moral and social lapses started coming
from Western countries, but nowadays even Eastern countries are also not safe
from it and their social solidarity is about to end. If the ensuing moral plague
is not diked soon, its consequences will be as morally devastating as can be
seen in Western countries.

The steep moral decline will be so
all-embracing that even nudity, perverse sexuality and even homosexuality also
will be not seen to morally reprehensible and as a sin against both man and
society.


It has been observed in the last few decades
that illicit relations between men and women are not considered as sin to them
and have social approval as the people’s conscience does not even reproach it.
But as far as Eastern society goes, some sections of society do consider such
relations nauseous, because their hearts will not accept it.

But what is
surprising to some observers is that such kinds of deviant behaviour that
strikes at the very social fabric of society are now being considered socially
acceptable

Seeing the progress of the various means by which drug abuse,
common among the youth nowadays is seen to be growing from bad to worse.

At the moment, the question arises as to how present and future
generations can be protected from the morass of growing sinful acts that are
spreading everywhere. One important way of protecting people from the flow of
muck everywhere (TV,films, posters, media) there should be move to create a
better spiritual awareness in them since the social consequences of such health
issues as the spread of AIDS, and other sexual diseases can be far-reaching.

There are campaigns being conducted for the health issues regarding aids
only on the amelioration side but without a mass movement of moral rearmament it
will be very difficult to escape the fallout of such illegitimate relations.

The youth are not aware of the pitfalls of being lured by easy money and
spending it on gadgets and sex. Without the moral refinement that comes with
spirituality, religious and moral values man sinks to the level of animals. Only
to the extent that he refines himself internally can he hope to escape the
defilement of human dignity. Besides mental leanings, man’s moral nature also
guides him to the right path if he cares to follow it. But youth are easily
influenced by trends in society and peer pressure. They see others doing so and
they think that this is the right way to behave.

Human beings may
realize through their mental make-up that these things are contrary to the
essential goodness and protection of human dignity. They fail to realize these
things are very harmful not only to individual life but also to social health
owing to lack of inner moral awareness. Religion induces us to be unsettled
about the prevalence of such kind of circumstances, to correct ourselves on the
workings of the conscience and to live pure and clean lives.


Islam as a religion has presented a complete system of life to
prevent the bad deeds and engage in cleansing the social atmosphere and to
protect human honour (by avoiding despicable acts).Islam encourages Muslims to
reco-gnize that running after every desire and passion is extremely dangerous
(for the self and society).

In fact the youth grow and nourish
themselves on thoughts and actions that they have been fed with (and the wrong
moral diet deflects them from their) real purposes.

Nowadays, most
people, (the young and the old) blindly follow their vain desires and are mere
consumers of images in shows and television programmes. They want immediate
success through name and fame and after seeing the affluent lifestyle of others
try to emulate them without and regard for the consequences. They forget the
sufferings of others.

Sexual passions are raised by feelings and the
flow of such concupiscent images (flashed in films and on TV) and being
enraptures by these images that appeal to their baser selves. They for products
and instant sexual gratification though Islam considers such acts as exceedingly
immoral.

The flow of images compel people to watch indecent scenes on TV
channels and owing to this suicides, illicit sex, murder, violence and
kidnappings are being common (what can be called the copy cat syndrome)in
society .

The best way to avoiding this moral filth is that all humans
should be trained in spirituality and inner cleanliness. (They should be taught
the difference between right desires and wrong desires). Only be remembrance of
Allah and remembering (that we will be called to account for our sins) will be
ensured of success both in this life and the hereafter.



Posted in Religion.

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By – December 5, 2009


Lady Finger

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Lady Finger for
Diabetes

''

Please note that another name for Lady
Finger (Bhindi ) is ” OKRA “.

'Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a
treatment of Sugar
(Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was
very useful and my
Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my
medicine.

'Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and
remove/cut both ends of each
piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and
put these two pieces in
glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room
temperature during
night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two
pieces of lady
finger (bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.

'Keep doing it on daily basis.

'Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results
in reduction of your
SUGAR.

'My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on
Insulin for a few
years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for
a few months,
she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers
every
day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night,
adds
the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as
it
will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but
U
have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as
most
cases might be chronic.

Posted in Treatment.

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By – December 3, 2009


Dimonds & Pearls…!!!




The following incident took place when Muhammed Ali's daughters arrived
at his home wearing clothes that are not modest. Here is the story as
told in detail by one of his daughters:


When we finally arrived, the chauffeur escorted my youngest sister,
Laila, and me to my father's suite. As usual, he was hiding behind the
door waiting to scare us. We exchanged hugs and kisses as we could
possibly give in one day.


My father took a good look at us. Then he sent me down in his lap and
said something I will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes
and said, 'Hana, everything that God made valuable in the world covered
and hard to get to. Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the
ground, covered and protected. Where do you find pearls? Deep down at
the bottom of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell.
Where do you find gold? Way down and in the mine, covered over with
layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get them.'


He looked at me with serious eyes. 'Your body is sacred. You're far
more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too.'


Written by Muhammad Ali



Posted in Philosophy.

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By – November 16, 2009


Loneliness……!!

We are born alone and will die alone; no one accompanies us at the beginning and the end of our lives. We are meant to be alone from the very beginning, so why should there be uneasiness with a deserted life? We see the moon floating alone in the sky, lightening and beautifying the world without a shadow of sorrow, moving on with all dignity.

See the life of dynamic personalities. They loved to be isolated and kept themselves aloof and lived a solitary life, away from near and dear ones, kept themselves busy in their aims to reach their goals, and this made them to be the ideal for others.

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the living example. Before prophet-hood, he used to stay in an abandoned cave named Hira, far from Makkah and city life, higher than all the hills of Makkah. He devoted him self to worship Allah SWT. In due course, an angel appeared before him with the message of Allah SWT. It was the first revelation to the Prophet PBUH in the cave. And same revelation which started from an isolated cave lightened the whole world with the true guidance.

If we see thoroughly we will get ourselves never alone, though thousands mile away from our loved ones, but always we live with our Lord, the Creator of all us, who planted love and keenness of our dears in the hearts. This is the golden opportunity of submitting our wills to Him, asking His forgiveness, His mercy and blessing for all our kith and kin, praising and thanking for all His bounties. It’s too a good opportunity to realize our hidden talent, ability to challenge our difficulties and enhance our skill to be a better human being and thank Allah Almighty for the gifts he bestowed.



Posted in Writing.

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By – November 11, 2009


Why do women cry ??? Amazing article



A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying?”

“Because I need to” she said.

“I don’t understand,” he said.

His mother just hugged him and said,”And you never will.”

Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?”

“All women cry for no reason,” his dad answered carelessly.

The little boy, still wondering why women cry, finally asked the old wise shaikh (scholar). “He surely knows the answer”, he thought.

“Ya Shaikh! Why do women cry so easily?”

The Shaikh answered:

“When Allah made the woman she had to be special. He made her shouldersstrong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.

He gave an inner strength to endure both childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.

He gave her a toughness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

He gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child hurts her badly.

He gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
He gave her wisdom toknow that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.

And lastly, He gave her a tear. This is hers and only hers exclusively to use whenever she needs it. She needs no reason, no explanation, its hers.

You see my son, the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,the beauty of her face, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides.”

Source : Islam the religion of Peace


Posted in Religion.

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By – November 10, 2009


I Wonder….

I WONDER…



If the Prophet Muhammad visited you
just for a day or two;
If he came unexpectedly
I wonder what you’d do.

Oh! I know you’d give your nicest room
to such an honored guest;
And all the food you’d serve to him
would be the very best;
And you would keep assuring him,
you’re glad to have him there;
Is beyond compare.

But… when you saw him coming,
would you meet him at the door
with arms outstretched in welcome
to your visitor?

Or… would you have to change your
clothes before you let him in?
Or hide some magazines and put
the Quran where they had been?

Would you still watch X-rated movies
on your TV set?
Or would you rush to switch off
before he gets upset?

Would you turn off the radio
and hope he hadn’t heard?
and wish you hadn’t uttered
that last loud nasty word?

Would you hide you worldly music
and instead take Hadith books out?
Could you let him walk right in,
Or would you rush about?

And, I wonder… if the Prophet spent
a day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things
you always do?
Would you go right on saying the things
you always say?
Would life for you continue
as it does from day to day?

Would your family conversation
keep its usual pace
And would you find it hard each meal
to say a table grace?

Would you keep up each and every
prayer, without putting a frown?
And would you always jump up early
for prayer at dawn?

Would you sing the songs you always do
and read the books you read?
And let him know things on which
your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take the Prophet with you
Everywhere you plan to go?
Or would you , maybe, change your plan
just for a day or so?

Would you be glad to have him meet
your very closest friends?
Or would you hope they’d stay away
until his visit ends?

Would you be glad to have him stay
for ever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief
when he at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know
the things you would do
if the Prophet Muhammad, in person,
came to spend some time with you.

Poet: Unknown Muslim


Posted in Religion.

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By – November 8, 2009


Muslims & Vande Matram

Vande
Matram includes some lines which declare the soil of motherland a deity to be
worshipped. This is against basic tenets of Islam as it orders its followers to
worship Allah only and not others. Even worshipping one’s mother or Prophet
Muhammad are not allowed for Muslims as it is the gravest sin in Islam. It is
because the creator of all creatures including mothers, fathers, motherlands and
the whole universe is the Supreme Being-Allah or God only and only He deserves
worship by human beings.


Hence,
demanding Muslims to sing Vande Matram is, in fact, demanding them to convert to
non-Islam, which is a very dangerous and illegal demand in this secular country.
Not singing Vande Matram(which is, in fact, worshipping) does not mean not
loving the motherland ‘India’ in the same manner as Muslims do not worship their
actual mothers and their Prophet but they love them utmost. Muslims have always
proved their patriotism and sacrificed their lives in thousands for the sake of
the country. They are bound to do so also because Islam orders to love one’s
motherland. Expression of love and patriotism to one’s motherland does not
necessary lie in singing Vande Matram. There are many ways to express it and one
always must remember that the deeds speak louder than the words. Can we say that
Pujjyosri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the composer of this poem remained
unpatriotic and unfaithful to the country before his composition of this poem in
1875? Can we say that all the early leaders and nationalists before 1875 were
enemies of the country and unpatriotic because they never sang Vande Matram? Can
Muslims be justified in demanding all Indian citizens to be buried in the sacred
soil of the motherland in spite of being burnt after death because it looks
closer to patriotism and love for the nation than being burnt? The answer of all
theses questions are in BIG Negative. Then why are they being demanded to sing
Vande Matram while it is they who have composed the famous song “Sare Jahan Se
Achcha '..” and sing it on all occasions.


To me,
this demand can only be made by fanatic forces who want to weaken the country
and leave it backward in all fields. They want to make it a big issue only to
express their hatred against the Muslim community and create an atmosphere of
confusion and unrest in the country. They are the true enemies of the country. 



Posted in Religion.

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By – November 4, 2009


Dangue Fever Remedy

PASS THIS INFORMATION TO AS MANY AS YOU CAN, IT MAY SAVE
LIVES.
Dengue
Fever Remedy


I would like to share
this interesting discovery from a classmate’s son who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently,
his son was in the critical stage at the ICU when his blood platelet count drops
to 15 after 15 liters of blood transfusion.

His father was so worried
that he seeks another friend’s recommendation and his son was saved. He
confessed to me that he gave his son raw juice of the papaya leaves. From a
platelet count of 45 after 20 liters of blood transfusion, and after drinking
the raw papaya leaf juice, his platelet count jumps instantly to 135. Even the
doctors and nurses were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he
asked me to pass this good news around.

Accordingly it is raw papaya
leaves, 2pcs just cleaned and pound and squeeze with filter cloth. You will only
get one tablespoon per leaf. So, two tablespoon per serving once a day. Do not
boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will loose its strength. Only the leafy
part and no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it like “Won
Low Kat”. But it works.

Posted in Treatment.

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By – November 3, 2009


Eight Lies of a Mother,.. Made me cry


This story begins when I was a child: I was born poor. Often we
hadn’t enough to eat. Whenever we had some food, Mother often gave me
her portion of rice. While she was transferring her rice into my bowl,
she would say “Eat this rice, son! I’m not hungry.”



This was Mother’s First Lie.



As I grew, Mother gave up her spare time to fish in a river near our
house; she hoped that from the fish she caught, she could give me a
little bit more nutritious food for my growth. Once she had caught just
two fish, she would make fish soup. While I was eating the soup, mother
would sit beside me and eat the what was still left on the bone of the
fish I had eaten, My heart was touched when I saw it. Once I gave the
other fish to her on my chopstick but she immediately refused it and
said, “Eat this fish, son! I don’t really like fish.”



This was Mother’s Second Lie.



Then, in order to fund my education, Mother went to a Match Factory to
bring home some used matchboxes, which she filled with fresh
matchsticks. This helped her get some money to cover our needs. One
wintry night I awoke to find Mother filling the matchboxes by
candlelight. So I said, “Mother, go to sleep; it’s late: you can
continue working tomorrow morning.” Mother smiled and said “Go to
sleep, son! I’m not tired.”



This was Mother’s Third Lie.



When I had to sit my Final Examination, Mother accompanied me. After
dawn, Mother waited for me for hours in the heat of the sun. When the
bell rang, I ran to meet her.. Mother embraced me and poured me a glass
of tea that she had prepared in a thermos. The tea was not as strong as
my Mother’s love, Seeing Mother covered with perspiration, I at once
gave her my glass and asked her to drink too. Mother said “Drink, son!
I’m not thirsty!”.



This was Mother’s Fourth Lie.



After Father’s death, Mother had to play the role of a single parent.
She held on to her former job; she had to fund our needs alone. Our
family’s life was more complicated. We suffered from starvation. Seeing
our family’s condition worsening, my kind Uncle who lived near my house
came to help us solve our problems big and small. Our other neighbors
saw that we were poverty stricken so they often advised my mother to
marry again. But Mother refused to remarry saying “I don’t need love.”



This was Mother’s Fifth Lie.



After I had finished my studies and gotten a job, it was time for my
old Mother to retire but she carried on going to the market every
morning just to sell a few vegetables. I kept sending her money but she
was steadfast and even sent the money back to me. She said, “I have
enough money.”





That was Mother’s Sixth Lie.



I continued my part-time studies for my Master’s Degree. Funded by the
American Corporation for which I worked, I succeeded in my studies.
With a big jump in my salary, I decided to bring Mother to enjoy life
in America but Mother didn’t want to bother her son; she said to me
“I’m not used to high living.”



That was Mother’s Seventh Lie.



In her dotage, Mother was attacked by cancer and had to be
hospitalized. Now living far across the ocean, I went home to visit
Mother who was bedridden after an operation. Mother tried to smile but
I was heartbroken because she was so thin and feeble but Mother said,
“Don’t cry, son! I’m not in pain.”



That was Mother’s Eighth Lie.



Telling me this, her eighth lie, she died.

M - O - T - H - E - R







“M” is for the Million things she gave me,



“O” means Only that she’s growing old,



“T” is for the Tears she shed to save me,



“H” is for her Heart of gold,



“E” is for her Eyes with love-light shining in them,



“R” means Right, and right she’ll always be.







Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER” a word that means the world to me.




Posted in Love.

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By – November 3, 2009


M J’s Facts !!!



THE BROTHERHOOD OF ISLAM 

In 1989, MJ made a statement at a press conference which shocked the world, “I have seen the Islam in the life of my brother, and I have read the books about Islam. And I’d love to someday feel the calmness and peace of Islam….”

By Sheikh Hamid
Bulletin of Bahrain

Michael Jackson (MJ) was known as the most loving person in the world. He gave up most of his assets for charity and all his life, he fought for equality of the African Americans, AIDS victims, Against Drug Abuse, Against Abortion, Against Child Labor and secretly channeled his properties for the hungry children of the world. However, he wasn’t peaceful at heart. He always think of himself as a child trapped inside a man’s body. Being Peter Pan was all his dream, never to grow up, forever a child. That inspires him to build Neverland - a haven for children. Children of all ages and races were welcomed to Neverland. MJ had so much love to give them during his life. 

However, he made a mistake which he didn’t know its consequences. He saw the peaceful life his brother, Jermaine (Muhammad Abdul Aziz) had as a Muslim. While remaining in America, Jermaine faced so much pressure that he moved to Bahrain. 

In 1989, MJ made a statement at a press conference which shocked the world, “I have seen the Islam in the life of my brother, and I have read the books about Islam. And I’d love to someday feel the calmness and peace of Islam….” 

Since that, MJ’s life was never the same again. 


He was pilloried with so many accusations, mainly that of child molestation. MJ was not someone who could deal with much pressure as he was a ‘delicate child’. All the extortion and black mail followed after that. Everything he did was being seen as wrong in the eyes of the media. All these came to influence his fans, so much so that they began to hate MJ. If he came to be hated, then he would not be influential anymore. This was what his detractors planned. 

For several years, he stayed in England. Getting motivation from a long time friend, Cat Stevens, who had converted to Islam and named himself Yusuf Islam. From him, MJ learnt how Yusuf had survived being a Muslim. He made friends with a song writer, Zain Bhikha too, who wrote a song titled, “GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH”, which he wanted MJ to sing whenever he was ready. 

Following his trial, MJ withdrew to Bahrain, where he was the special guest of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of Bahrain’s king. It was then that Michael began to give conversion more “serious thought.” 

MJ stayed in Bahrain for approximately 3 years. He studied Islam, the prayers and learnt to read the Qur’an. 

Finally, he came back to Los Angeles and in November 2008 MJ had formally converted to Islam in a ceremony at a close friend’s house in Los Angeles. He performed Haj with the King of Bahrain and his son on December 2008. 

He had a hidden agenda when he wanted to make a final comeback. He announced in a press conference on March 2009, “This will be my final concert. I’ll see you all in July….”


He planned that during his concert, he would announce that this is the final concert as he wouldn’t be performing anymore. He would declare that he is a Muslim and would only sing with Yusuf Islam and friends. 

At the end of the concert, he had decided to sing the song, “GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH” with Yusuf Islam. That is the reason why he chose London as his final concert venue instead of the USA. It was because he thought he could escape the USA’s atmosphere of extortion (and threats), and that he could perform with Yusuf Islam who is in England. 

At 12.30am, 25th June 2009, he hugged his production manager and said, “After rehearsing for 2 months, I am finally ready for the concert…” 

Before leaving to sleep, he waved his dancers, “It was a good night everyone. I’ll see you all tomorrow…” 

The next thing was he was pronounced dead at 2.26am…. 

When the 9/11 emergency was called, there were so many questions asked. It is as if they didn’t know who MJ is and where he lived. The hospital said the autopsy result can only be obtained after 2 months - very illogical as even the worst African technology could obtain the result in less than 2 weeks. 

MJ’s family members opted for the second private autopsy as they started to feel something fishy is going on. The result came out in about 4 days - MJ was drugged with high dosage of an anesthetic drug that brings about an irreversible loss of consciousness, if used too much and it could even stop the heart from beating. 

Another result which was not aired in the media was that MJ’s stomach was empty of this anesthetic drug, but his blood were filled with it and it was similar to the drug overdose that led to the death of Marilyn Monroe. 


The private doctors also found many needle marks, said to be forced injections given to MJ on his bed. 

MJ was known to the world as a person who is against drug abuse. Why must he be addicted to drugs, then? If he wanted to commit suicide, why rehearse for his concert? And why will he want to see his dancers the next day? 

MJ’s family was about to give him a Muslim burial with the help of The Brotherhood of Islam. But, the CIA showed up at Neverland’s door and they blackmailed them that if they do so publicly, Katherine (MJ’s mother) would not be given MJ’s children’s custody as well as MJ’s estate. Instead, they’ll hire Debbie Rowe for the purpose, and the court will be in their favour. This is all according to unconfirmed reports… 

Finally, they agreed to let MJ have a Muslim Burial in Neverland. But on condition, they show to the public a Christian Memorial Service, as to prove to the world that MJ was never a Muslim. 

So, Staples Centre was just a normal show. That’s why the coffin was closed and sealed. 

These things happened, because the USA is afraid of the rising numbers of Muslims in the world.


Posted in Music.

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By – October 3, 2009