SAIFweb is pleased to announce the arrival of Saif

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With all praises and thanks due to God, we were happy to welcome little baby Saif to our home on Friday 18 July, 2008 (15 Rajab 1429)!

Ramadan Mubarak

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"If my ummah knew what was in Ramadan, they would ask for it to last 12 months."
...RasululLah SAS

Here is a beautiful nasheed about Prophet (SAS) and Bibi Khadija al-Kubra (R)

Journey to Infinity

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We are only travellers on a wondrous journey that never ends. We are most fortunate travellers beckoned onward on our journey towards ever increasing beauty and love. We won't ever know how lucky we are until we reach the end of our journey...and the best part is, we never will.

SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azeem, Astaghfirullah - With prayers for our most beloved of His beloved ones - Al Fatiha

Don't be foolish

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It is praiseworthy to disparage ignorance. Enlightened civilizations understand the value of learning and knowledge. Knowledge and education has now become synonymous with our contemporary definitions of success. O ignorant ones, take heed, lest the world snub its nose and pass you by. Ignorance of the material world is never easy nor peaceful but in the right minds and in good hearts, one may still find truth to the old adage that "ignorance is bliss."

For all it's shortcomings, ignorance is still not the lowest level of the states of human minds. What could be worse than ignorance? It is foolishness. The ignoramus may commit errors simply because he doesn't know any better. O fool! You are worse because you made the mistake despite knowing the truth! How can you look at yourself in the mirror? How can you walk with an air of superiority as you pass by the poor humble ignoramus? You are at a lower level than he. His heart is clean while yours is filled with the filth of your own arrogance.

O fool! What do you know? Above every knower is another knower. If you have as great a mind as you think, why not use it to deconstruct your monstrous ego? The world will be a better place when you stop revering yourself and start thinking of how you may be of service to others. If you want knowledge and wisdom, you must know that first step on this journey begins with the three words: "I don't know." Empty the cup of your mind and admit you have nothing. Knowledge can not be poured into a full cup. Humility is the path to knowledge and there is no higher attainment for any human being than the achievement of humility. When you begin to understand what humility is you may actually realize it is part of your primordial essence. You may actually begin to understand who you are. And consequently he who knows himself, knows his Lord.

And Allah knows best. Wa min Allah tawfiq bi hurmat il Habib, bi hurmat il Fatiha.

Seeing the World

We live in shrinking world. A unique opportunity for the people of our time. Find knowledge and wisdom in the ways of the world.

Wisdom can not only be gained from those who possess it but also from those who don't. Keep your ego at bay and all knowledge will come to you. Know Who is in Authority and know those whom He has authorized. Then, if you want knowledge, abandon your rebellion.

"Knowledge is light and the light of God is not bestowed upon a rebel." ... Al-Wakiri (teacher of Imam Shafi)

O people of our shrinking world, know that we are one. Our unity is only a reflection of the True One. Our diversity is a reflection of his Majestic Power...and God knows best. Wa min Allah tawfiq - Al-Fatiha

Separation & Reunion

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Praise be to God Who created the creation then separated it into infinite other creations. Each of these attests to His Greatness. What can be the sum of infinite testimonies of greatness other than Infinite Greatness Itself?

And among the creation we experience the pain of separation from those whom we love; it is a reflection of the primordial separation of our soul from the presence of the Beloved. Know that, O servant, that as surely as you feel the bitter pain of separation, there exists also the imminent joy of reunion and the only thing that separates these two is the ephemeral entity known as time. All good things come to those who wait.

And Allah knows best. Wa min Allah tawfiq - Bi hurmat il habib - Bi hurmat al Fatiha

Praise

Praise to the Creator and Sustainer.
Many more entries to come that may be of benefit to one and all, God willing.
Fi Amanil Lah
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