My Beloved

My Beloved* June 28, 2005

There was a time in my youth,
When Islam was only a custom.
They said, “Say la ilaha illa-llah
And pray you’ll go to Heaven.”

Ah, how simple, no struggle in this.
Just a word, and simple act.
Thereafter, I’m absorbed in this world again
With my “assured” place in Paradise intact.

But this was not to be my fate
For Allah chose to guide my heart.
I learnt of a man who struggled so hard
When his mission was from the start.

The story of someone who had morals,
Spoke gently; kindness he knew.
Never fearing to say what’s right,
His conviction in Islam was true.

The touch of his hand was as soft as silk
To comfort a crying child
To mend his clothes or do the chores,
Never complaining, he always smiled.

His smell was always of musk,
And cleanliness he kept at his best.
Stark contrast with the heroes of today,
Who stink of beer and sweat.

He held the hands of his Companions,
Unashamed to play with many children.
So modest, so humble, a perfect example
That strangers could not recognize him.

His eyes slept little for nights were precious,
His prayers he treasured much greater.
To pray Tahajjud in the depths of night,
Seeking forgiveness, and nearness to his Creator.

He broke his tooth for me at Uhud
And bled for me at Ta’if.
He cried for me, tears of concern,
Just so I could have this belief.

His enemies admired his teachings,
Uniting every religion, every clan.
Till Islam came to every corner of the world,
O, but indeed he was only a man.

To own a house or build his wealth,
Was not his main priority.
To establish Islam was more essential,
To bring us under a higher authority.

Don’t you want him to plead for your case
When before Allah the Judge you stand?
Don’t you wish to be around his fountain,
A burning desire to drink from his hand?

So I love him more than all creation,
My leader, my humble Prophet.
Muhammad was a mercy to all mankind
And to me he is my beloved.





*Excerpted from: http://members.cox.net/arshad/islam.html

Hadith exegesis: - I (early collections)

Hadith exegesis

For more discussion on Hadith, see the whole article above

THE SAHIFA (COLLECTION) OF ABDULLAH IBN AMR (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) is the greatest narrator of Hadith. Despite this he says, "No person has learnt more Hadith than me. However, Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) used to write the Hadith and I should not write." This is clear evidence that Hadith used to be written in that era. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) possessed a collection that exceeded one thousand Ahaadith. Ibnr-Rushd has mentioned in his Kitaab Asadul Ghaaba (vol. 3 pg. 233) that, this collection was named As-saadiqah.

THE SAHIFA (COLLECTION OF HADHRAT ALI (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

Imaam Bukhari (RA) has mentioned in this Sahifa in the chapter of "Ilm" (vol. 1 pg. 21) and he has mentioned it in four places. The narrator Abu Juhaifa reports that, "I enquired from Hazrat Ali (R.A.), do you possess a book?" He replied: "No, except the Book of Allah or the understanding granted to a Muslim or what is in this Sahifa." I asked him, "What is in this Sahifa?" He replied, "Orders relating to 'Diyat' (penalty or murder) - the freeing of prisoners and no Muslim will be killed in lieu of a kaafir." This Sahifa contained orders regarding, murder, compensations, capital punishments, details of Zakaat and matters relating to non-Muslim citizens in an Islamic State.

KITABUS - SAQAH

This collection was personally dictated by the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). It contained details regarding Zakaat, Ushar etc. According to some reports it seems as though this was written for the Zakaat collectors. However, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) left this world before it was sent to them. This kitaab remained with Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar (R.A.). Eventually Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz memorized it and thereafter Ibn Shihaab Zohri memorised it.

SAHIFA IBN ABBAS (R.A.)

Ibn Saad (R.A.) mentions in his kitaab "Tabaqaat" that the slave of Ibn Abbas (R.A.) said, "He found a large collection of the kitaabs of Ibn Abbas equal to a camel-load."

SAHIFA JAABIR IBN ABDULLAH (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

Imaam Muslim has reported that Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) had compiled a book on Hajj. Imaam Bukhari mentioned this is his Taarikh-e-Kabeer vol. 7 pg. 186) - Hadhrat Qataaqda bin De'aama as-Sodusi had memorised this Sahifa.

SAHIFA SAMURA IBN JUNDOB (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA) reports that Hadhrat Samoora (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) has narrated a big (volume) chapter from his father. Imaam Muhammad ibn Sireen (RA) reports that the Kitaab which Hadhrat Samoora (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) has written for his children contains great knowledge.

SAHIFA SAAD IBN UBADA

Ibn Saad reports in Tabaqaat that Hadhrat Saad (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) had a collection of Ahaadith.

SAHIFA ABU HURAYRA (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

Imaam Hakim mentions in Mustadrak that once Hadhrat Hassan ibn Umar narrated a Hadith to Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu Ánhu). Hadhrat Abu Hurayra denied the Hadith. Hadhrat Hassan told him, "I have narrated this Hadith from you". He replied, "If I have narrated it, it will definitely be written down." He had written down all his Hadith in the end.

SAHIFA IBN MAS'OOD

Hafiz ibn Abdul-Barr (RA) mentions in his Kitaab, Jaame Bayaan nul-Ilm that ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) took out one Kitaab and swore an oath that it was compiled by him.

SAHIFA AMR IBN HAZAM (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)

When the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) appointed Hadhrat ibn Hazam (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) as a governor of Najran, he gave him a Sahifa which was written by Hadhrat Ubayy bin Ka'ab. It contained orders regarding cleanliness, purification, Salaat, Hajj, Umra, Jihaad, etc.

SAHIFA IBN MUBAARAK

Hadhrat Sa'eed ibn Hilaal says, "When we frequented Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik he took out a volume and said, 'I heard these from the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). I have written it and preserved it.'" (Mustadrak Hakim vol. 3 pg. 54) There are many other small Sahifas which the holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) sent to the kings; and, other compilations which have been omitted for the sake of brevity.

Hadith Exegesis - II

Hadith Exegesis::

• Hadith Technically   • Preservation of Quran And Sunnah   • Quran explains Sunnah via Verses !   • Old Manuscripts of Hadith and Misconceptions about Hadith   • The Science of Hadith [concise version]   • Hadith: Rules for Acceptance and Transmission   • Modern Historical Methodology vs. Hadeeth Methodology   • Revelation Besides the Quran   • Any Need for Hadith?   • Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w]commanded to write Hadith   • Allah's promise to protect Quran includes the protection of Hadith as well   • Hadith Database   • Hadith Research   • Sunni hadith versus Shia hadith   • Holding Fast To Quran And Sunnah   • Adhering to the sunnah of the prophet   • Sahih Bukhari Hadith Explains Quran   • Sahih Muslim Hadith Explains Quran   • Agreed Upon Hadith Collection   • The term Sunnah present in Quran   • The term sunnah present in hadith   • Quranic Verses With Contextual Hadith   • The term hadith present in Hadith   • The term Hadith present in Quran   • Did Prophet forbid writing of Hadith?   • Examples of prophet Muhammad [pbuh] Abraham [a.s]   • The so called flawed belief of practicing tradition only  


Scholars Of Hadith::
• The life & works of Imam Bukhari [r.a]   • Brief Biographies of the eminent Scholars of Hadeeth   • Were Hadiths Inserted Posthumously In The Sahih Of Al-Bukhari?   • Lie against Bukhari hadith refuted  


Refutations For Hadith Misconception::
• Hadith of Monkey Stoning   • Adult nursing Hadith   • Did the Prophet endorse suicide bombing/sucide in jihad?   • Hadith about Chess is Forbidden   • Killing of rabid dogs in Hadith   • Were Men Really 60 Cubits Tall?   • Hadith of the Fly and cure -Bacteriophages   • Hadith of camel urine its cure for illness   • Hadith About Muta Marriage [Temporary Marriage]   • Did Prophet Muhammad[pbuh] Kissed Torah?   • Hadith about Music is haraam[prohibited]in Islam   • Salat-ul-Eid as well as Salat-ul Jumuah on same day   • Three versions of the final sermon?   • Hadith about standing when the bier passes   • Hadith on Evil & Good Innovations   • Was Najashi A Muslim?   • Surah Taubah Without Bismillah   • Prayer[Salat] In Hadith   • The Six Great Ones From Persia [Iran]   • Punishment In Grave Via Quran & Hadith   • Adhere to the large group[community] of Muslims   • Abrogation Theory In Quran & Hadith   • The Last Prophet Is Muhammad[Pbuh]   • The greatest Sura in the Quran   • Prophet Prophesied Traits Of Deviants   • Jinn In Quran In Hadith   • Previous Scriptures Are Corrupted   • Jesus Will Return[Quran & Hadith]  


Women::
• Are majority of women in hell?   • Hijab With Niqab In Hadith   • Are Women Ill Omen ?   • Are women deficient in intelligence and religion?  


Khilafah::
• Khilafah In The Manner Of Prophethood   • Prophesy on Syria & The coming Khilafah !!!