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Shukr, the giving of thanks to Allah(Subhanahu Wa Ta ‘ala) signifies loyalty to Him, and it is pleasing to Him. It exhibits gratitude to one’s Benefactor in recognition of His benevolence and mercy. The Glorious Qur ‘an says: “Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me.”2:152
The Almighty graced us with the ability to continue the best of our program. We cannot adequately praise Him for His blessings and His gifts. He guides us to the proper course and He rewards all those who are making every effort to help and lead mankind to acquire the true religion of Islam, and share in His word of wisdom. The Glorious Qur ‘an says: “I desire naught but to reform what I am able to (do); and my guidance is not but with Allah; On Him(alone) do I rely, and unto Him(alone) do I turn.”11:88
Al-Hamdulillah(Praise be to Allah), with the help and mercy of Allah(Subhanahu Wa Ta ‘ala), we are bringing to you our first issue of Volume 4 of the AL-KUFA Newsletter. AL-KUFA is a monthly islamic newsletter, and the only one published in
Southwest Virginia(Roanoke) since December 1994. It is hoped that with the grace of the Almighty and with the help of our readers, AL-KUFA Newsleter will be able to fulfil its objective; however, the numbers of copies mailed has increased and continues to increase, Al-Hamdulillah. The Glorious Qur ‘an says:”O ‘ Our Apostle Muhammad! As to what they shall spend(in alms).”2:219 Insha ‘Allah (God Willing), we hope to be graced with the favor of all those interested, whose sincere cooperation and efforts carry out the tasks of the AL-KUFA, giving greater success in the achievement of its goal. May the Almighty help all the seekers of truth and reality and guide those who seek His guidance, Ameen. The Glorious Qur ‘an says:”Our Lord! Grant us what you have promised us on(the account of) you Messengers.”3:193
The editors
of the AL-KUFA Newsletter thank Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta ‘ala), Who guided
us to worship Him and perform His duties. The Glorious Qur ‘an says:”O
‘ My Lord! Arouse me to be thankful for the bounty which thou hast bestowed
on me and parents, and that I do good such as Thou would be pleased
with, and admit me by the mercy, among Thy righteous servants.” That
Allah’s is the praise, the Lord of the worlds.”27:19 & 10:10
The Month of
Ramadan is the month of Allah(Subhanahu Wa Ta ‘ala). He manifested
its superiority over all the other months by alloting is abundant honors
and the celebrated excellences. Every year the coming of the month
of Ramadan, the month of great blessings from Allah(Subhanahu Wa Ta ‘ala)
to the Muslims, is the most joyous occasion for all Muslims all around
the World. Nabiy Muhammad(Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wasalam) said:
“If my followers realized the importance of Ramadhan they would wish that
the whole year was Ramadhan.”
Al-Hamdulillah;
Praised be the Who ordained the month of Ramadhan, the month f fasting,
the month of Isalm, the month of purity, the month of purification and
the month of standing up for prayers in which the Glorious Qur ‘an was
made to descend is a guidance for mankind containing clear instructions
and serving as the distinction between right and wrong.
KCIK and the
editors of the AL-KUFA Newsletter wish to congratulate all Muslims around
the world for the month of Ramadhan.
The preaching and the guidance of the apostles will only avail those whose minds and hearts are inclines toward the truth, and for those who are adamant, it shall be one of no use. The Glorious Qur’an says: “For verily thou can not make the dead to hear and the call, when they withdraw turning their backs. “ 30:25
An individual may also made dau’a as a personal petition for occasions of distress or at a time of loss.
He/she should remember, we are his, our duty should be nothing short of absolute submission to His Will; and we will return to him, which implies that we have proceeded from Him and that we are in our march toward Him and He is the destination. Prophet Muhammad ( Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wasalam ) said: “ Supplication is a support for the true believer, a piller religion, and a light of the heaven and the earth. “The Glorious Qur’an says: “Tireth not man in praying for good, and if toucheth him any evil, then is he despaired, hopeless. And if We make him taste mercy from Us, after a distress hath toucheth him, certainly sayeth he: This is my due; and I deem not the Hour (of Reckoning) would ever be established: and if I bereturned unto my Lord, verily for me (is stored) with Him is (much of) the best; but certainly will We inform those who disbelieved of what they did, and certainly will make them taste of a hard chastisement. And when bestow We (Our) bounties on man, he turneth away, and withdraweth himself; and when toucheth him any distress, then aboundeth he in long prayers. “41:49-51
Holiness to Thee! One cannot diminish They Authority who joins others with Thee nor can one who is loath to meet Thee live forever in the world. How great is Thy Dignity. How mighty Thy Sovereignty. How strong Thy Power. How effective Thy Command. [ To Be Continues Insha Allah ].
Let us pray together: “Your little servant is at Your courtyard; your miserable one is at Your courtyard; Your poor one is at Your courtyard; Your beggar is at Your Courtyard.