to d Muslim sisters in d house' do i really need to cover my head as a muslim?'growing up in a mixed environment confused my acts.. Now in my neighbourhood, d so called muslim sisters wear weavon n wigs.,and put their veils on,in d mosque.i can wear all dis if i wna, my working environ does not forbid dat,but smtimes i feel its not normal,pls am i getting it wrong??or my heart is my place of worship....'

maclatunji:

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

The Importance of Friday

(Friday speech was delivered by Imam Mohamed Baianonie at the Islamic Center of Raleigh on April 6, 1990)


Friday is the best day of the week. Imam Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However, they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday, and the Christians glorify Sunday."

Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii, and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "The best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which the day of judgment takes place."

Muslims are supposed to do the following on Fridays:

Men are obligated to participate in Friday Prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) said in Surat Al-Jumauah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "O’ you who believe! When the call is proclaimed to Prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business. That is best for you if you but knew."

In addition, prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) said about people who do not attend Friday Prayer, "I wanted to ask a man to lead people in the prayer so that I may go and burn houses of men who did not attend the Friday Prayer with us" He also said reported by Imam Muslim, Ahmad and An-Nesaii, "Either they (meaning people who do not attend the Friday prayer) stop neglecting Friday prayers or Allah will set a seal on their hearts so they can not find the right path again." In another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod, Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (P.B.U.H.) said, "Who ever does not attend three Friday prayers, (without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his heart"

It is also recommended to increase supplication especially at the last hour of the day since it is the hour when requests are replied by Allah. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam An-Nesaii, Abu-Dawod, and Al-hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "Friday has 12 hours, one of which is the hour where cries are granted for Muslim believers. This hour is sought at the last hour after Asar."

It is encouraged to wish peace be upon prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during Fridays and Friday’s night because of an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H.) said, "The best day is Friday. On Friday Adam was created, and died. On Friday is the first time the trumpet is blown (meaning when every creature dies) and the second time the trumpet is blown (referring to resurrection). So increase the number of times you wish peace upon me since this prayer will be shown to me." They asked him, How will our prayers be shown to you after you have vanished. He replied, "Allah has prohibited earth to cause the body of prophets to decay."

It is also recommended that Muslims recite surat Al-Kahf, because of the authentic hadith reported by Imam Al-Baihaqee, and Al-Hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "Who ever recites surat Al-Kahf on Friday, Allah will give him a light to the next Friday."

It is also recommended that Muslims clean and wash themselves and make sure they smell nice when they attend Friday Prayers. Imam Muslim and Bukhari reported that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "Every Muslim is obligated to wash on Fridays and wear his best cloth. Also, he should use perfume if he has any."

It is important to come early to the Friday prayer. All of the hadith collectors, except Ibn-Majah, reported in an authentic hadith that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If one washes himself and then went to Friday Prayer, it is considered as if he donated a camel for the sake of Allah. However, If he went in the second hour then it is considered as if he donated a cow and if the third hour then as if he donated a big sheep and if the fourth hour then as if he donated a chicken and if the fifth hour then as if he donated an egg. Then when the Imam starts delivering the speech the angels come and listen to it." Also in anther authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod that the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "On Friday the angels come to stand on the doors of the mosque (masjid), the angels record who comes first, if the Imam starts delivering the speech, the angles close their files and come to listen to the speech."

It is forbidden to work on Fridays after the call for the prayer was announced because Allah says in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business."

Also, it is forbidden to talk during the Khutbah. Several sayings of prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) covers this subject. In an authentic hadith reported by (the group of Ahadith collectors), except Ibn-Majah that prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If you told your friend to pay attention on Friday while the Imam is delivering the speech then you committed a sin of vain talk." Another authentic hadith which was reported by Imam Ibn-Majah and Attermizi that prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said, "Even who touches the gravel on the floor then he committed vain talk, and he who does commit that there will be no (Jumuah) Friday for him."

It is also disliked to walk between sitting people during Friday gathering unless there is an empty spot to fill. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ahmad that, A man came and started walking between people during a Friday gathering while Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was delivering his speech, so the Prophet told him, "Sit because you caused harm to other people and came in late."

It was not legislated to consider Friday as a day off and not work during it. Because Allah (S.W.T.) said in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 10), what can be translated as, "And when the prayer is finished, then you may disperse through the land and seek of the bounty of Allah." It was not a habit of any of the companions to consider Friday as a day to take off work. On the contrary Imam Al-Malek said, "It is disliked to take Friday off since we will be resembling the Jews and Christians for taking, respectively, Saturday or Sunday off."

Finally , there are two important matters for us in this country to be cautioned of. First of all, we must not neglect Friday Prayers because of work, study, or other matters. Every Muslims should make attending Friday Prayer as his top priority. It is important to do so since ignoring it three times with no valid reason will cause the heart to be sealed from the right path.

The second matter to watch for is the loosing of one’s interest in the importance of Friday. This is especially important for the growing generation who are used to the concept of weekend being Saturday and Sunday and know almost nothing about the importance of Friday in the eyes of Muslims. So it is our duty to remind them and ourselves about this great day which is the best day of the week and try to spend it according to Islamic teaching.

http://islam1.org/khutub/GEN26.html

hmmmmm.. More lik Friday's d most important...m guilty of dat(not participating in 3 friday prayers).even more,i pray Allah forgives me..

zayhal: And yes jum'a day is a special day for Muslims, it's regarded as a small eid. We're required to put on our best clothes, suspend other activities and go for the jum'a prayer. After the prayer, we can always go back to doing our businesses.

now i understand y everyone look real good on Friday...learning*

zayhal: Would you mind modifying your topic to read more positively? For example, instead of having 'a backsliden muslim sister', we could have something like 'an upcoming muslim sister'. You know, there's power in words. And the things we say, hear, read often have an impact on us.
I hope you understand what I'm saying.

tnkx dear*i'll ask tunji to help with dat.

Dolakinz: I was just wondering if the Federal Government could issue a directive to all Higher Institutions,Employers of labour,training schools, scholarship boards,and other relevant areas of choices THAT DISFLOWERED GALS SHOULDNT BE CONSIDERED.by testing /checking these ladies in thier medical facilities. EXCEPT, I REPEAT EXCEPT they are Legally Married OR were raped. And if raped both medical and police report should be tendered.
And also Guys that are convicted to have raped them should be sentenced to two{2} years imprisonment without an option of fine. Although I know it wont b possible these days. But maybe Government should announce it now and then Implementation should start mayb in the next 7{seven years}. This would sanitize, and make our future Guys and Ladies Fully serious wit their endeavous,and also immoralities in our society would reduce greatly bcoz both parties wud b afraid to try it.
Pls, suggestions are welcomd, insults also allowd.

lik say na by'force to go sch

Tnkxxx my bro n sis.words enof cannot explain hw special i feel..tnk u'all...
Can i get audio of sm of this Surah'idk,seem i grasp more n faster when i listen'..am learning fast now though'..not really as smooth as it shud
my question;
Today is Friday,jumat.. It seem more pronounced dan every oda days of d week..y??.n pls wat time is d jumat prayer?'tnkx

His Necklace''''if i carry dat thing reach sabo;i go fresh for 6month

*ENGAGED*

see as babes sef dey form here... So una go go visit guy tru d weekend,e nor give u shishi..not even 'thankx for coming'..n u go stil go back again...mtchewwwwee'

lioncoolst: U should consider putting up newspaper, radio or television adverts if its that important. But as a last resort, check at Yaba Left.

ok

no mind dem..everytin must get number

Rooneyboy:

I can strangle someone's child to death 'cos of this,

I so hate it.

duh duh!'!

u o fear serious brodas na

tunapawizzy:
DDDD - dey dia dey dull

bros i hail o

lovely clip'.i wish my Man cld allow me nag as dz,.but he doesn't even av d time.i had to 'grow' 50timx my age in my relationship..no time for frivolities.i com mature pass my grannies sef.. Always on point,lol.

na wa o

jhydebaba:
Romantic indeed!!!
I no fit fall maga for any chickala, I be proper Ijebu boy.

i have marked ur face!

men and ruff play!.kai

end of side A

na wa o.,tnk God say i no subscribe

which is more binding?.d cut or sex?..ignorantly,almost every1 has made a covenant....na make God forgiv una

ekwurekwu: You’ve found a wife or you are still dating? Your
fiancee look too good and angelic. Your conclusion,
you guys are getting married. Now, you don’t
dabble into what you don’t know. You need a guide.
And for you information, marriage in Nigeria is a
typical project which you must read and understand very well. If you are lucky, your parents will help you
with some lectures and if you are not. Just listen with
keen ears and mind because this is ‘marriage 101
‘. Don’t see me as a marriage counsellor or
adviser. See me as a guide because I don’t want my
house to be a special court for settling ‘quarreling couples’ and ‘family cases’(Your pastor can do
just that). You’ve found her as I said earlier. To start with,
what is her tribe? How much does your parents and
siblings love her? Does any of friend claim he know
her too well? (If he does, I wonder what happens
anytime you might be away from the house). I
shouldn’t you tell not to ask of her past because as you are making to become one, you don’t some
‘idiots’ helping you out on your duty(Unless, you
are not a man). If she is not educated(not an educated
illitrate- the one that speaks grammar to confuse you).
I won’t remind you to check her village distance
from yours unless your kinsmen won’t join you in the journey. If she works in a bank or she is lawyer,
bro, I pity you unless you will get tired fighting. Her
family is wealthy and you once had no shoes or
singlet. Her father brought you out of the refuse dump
(Don’t try upsetting their daughter. The prisons were
not built for animals). No need going to the hospital for medical check up, you guys built your relationship on
trust. I hope your mother is not grandchild crazy? If
not, you will make babies under one week. You must
marry at age of 23, if you are only the son. You have known her. Of course, you will start with
introduction before you are making an attempt to pay
the bride price. During the bride price period, you have
to organise a little party. Show your inlaws that you
are capable of taking care of their daughter. God will
judge these fathers that sell their daughters in the name of giving them out for marriage. You can pay
everything they demand and possibly, you are in
charge of the ‘commodity’ you bought. Of course, I
don’t need to tell you that your ‘bachelor’s nite
or eve’ should not be exempted. Your friends must
welcome you into marriage-hood. God will bless if you organise it in a five star hotel not near ogogoro joint
(you must be classic). Traditional marriage beckons and you are a no
nonsense guy. You are too popular that you mingle
with the like of Dangote, Otedola, Mike Adenuga. In
fact, Bill Gates will soon be on your friends’ list. So,
your traditional marriage must be talk of the town. I
shouldn’t tell you that marriage has become a business venture(wedding-prenuer). Invest a little and
get a little. God will get angry with any person
advising to hang your coat according to your reach.
You can borrow money from friends, siblings or take a
loan from the bank. Unless, you are organising a
traditional marriage, where moi moi and bread will be shared. A traditional marriage to remember. I shouldn’t tell you how Africans are civilization
crazy. White wedding will be your next target as the
traditional wedding wasn’t the authentic one. If you
are a typical play boy, definitely you have to invite
security before the priest asks ‘is there any person
here…..’(complete the statement). The wedding also should be one in town so that the brown envelopes
will be fat. You don’t know a guest you did invite
might give you a car as gift. Your honeymoon should
be done in London on a borrowed visa. God will
replenish your hustle on a worthy wedding as you
regret your actions after reception.

http://www.ekwurekwu./2012/12/04/how-to-get-married-in-nigeria/

this thing don pass 450 words o...u don dey bresk rules o

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just return all d money wey i don pay jejeli....else!

*blind mode SERIOUSLY activated

Lookmanade: It is possible you possesses all the attribute a partner is looking for in a would be dating partner, and you get him or her attracted to you with your excellent beaming smile and elegant style in the way you work, look, and speak, but if you don’t know how to detach yourself from your cell phone during dating and most especially first date, you may end up not winning his or her interest at the end of the day. Too much attachment to your cell phone can cause you to lose the one you have taken your time to search and find, this is because, it will put your would be dating partner off, except you’re a master of the game. It is not even advisable simply because, it will cause lots of distraction and loss of focus on your date.
It is a total turn-off for anyone discussing matter of the heart and suddenly your partner pick up phone, read text messages, text, or even make call right there before you. Although there are some exceptions but it has to be strategically handled, if not it will jeopardize what you’re trying to build.
What is expected of you in your dating is to allow your phone to rest in your bag or pocket as the case may be, don’t be distracted with your mobile phone on your date except if need be like trying to exchange phone numbers.

Source:How Your Cell Phone Spoil Your Date

i hate boredom,so my cellphone does d trick,when he's run outta words.

carefreewannabe: I have the feeling that you'e not ready for marriage, yet.
Take your time. Don't rush into marriage because people are putting pressure on you.
Only you know the right answer but I guess that you'll need time to find what is best for you.

same ere..

Atandav: my gfriend of almost a year now as never for once told me she loved me too,
Me: I love u
She: I know
Me: I miss u
She: thanks for missing me.
She's the only lady I have I really needs those words or I'm I been decieved all this while? Pls advice me.......

lol@ her response..i can imagine''but seriously,am guilty of d charges above...but i love him dearly

i do this for my man,take him to cool places on our free days,i foot the bills without itching.(ther's always a refund smhw sha)..truth be told,the first time i did this,.i can't help but give kudos to Men..una dey try o..kai''.our total bill was abt #21500..i paid though,but for my mind eeh''..i no fit shout!

na una sabi