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Do You Have Right To Judge Others?

Posted on 26 February 2012 by Tea Server

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Happy is the person who finds fault with himself instead of finding fault with others.
I really feel bad whenever I see people comment on post’s of facebook pages that are about affairs of famous  personalities those belong to electronic media or politics etc. I don’t know why people feel eager to comment in more biased way and use cheapest words for them, don’t they know who are we to poke our nose into their matters or to judge them badly and gossip about their life; that why they do this and that. We are not judge and jury, it’s arrogant to judge anybody. We don’t know their whole story so why we assume. To me it’s not freedom of speech but judging others unfairly. After all no one  enjoys to being judged.
All things, big and small, invite our judgement. The condition of the weather, political matters, the taste of food, a television programs and actors etc. Judgement mostly mostly stands on criticism we should take a step back and realize our judgements aren’t always right. A great deal of our judging of others is mis-judging or unjust judging. It’s wrong to judge people unfairly.
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.

We all know that we are not allowed to judge others, but sadly; judging other people is our random activity, we’re all guilty of judging other people. We all are addicted to judge people who are around us, we are quick to judge other people about their attitude, looks, dressing, race, creed, sexuality, political orientation, social status, life style or anything else . In front of them we become gentle towards them, pretend to express love, affection and behind their back we brutally judge them even in front of them scold and nag them with harsh words try to tear apart their whole personality, their confidence and their image.

The act of judgement is an act of pride because judging others energize pride. We put ourselves above other people when we make judgement about them. We think we know others intentions or we know where their heart stands. It’s stupid. And it only brings us down.
Some people are insecure and feel good by judging (gossip, criticise, belittle others & finding faults) others and making fun of others to satisfy their own inner and try to cover their own weaknesses and insecurities.

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We all know deep down inside we can’t really judge another person.

Making own judgement about others means we form a standard of our choice and make rules for them to follow. Individually we all are complex creatures and unique. Everyone of us has different  nature, own ways and rules to spend his/her life, we all have different situations & backgrounds, different experiences, different challenges. We have to accept the fact that everyone has a story and everyone has free will to decide what they want to do, how they want to live their life.

Any judgement we make has no basis, Allah is the Judge and He will judge the people for indeed we do not know what is in the hearts of others, rather Allah knows what is in the breasts of mankind.

Islam demands fairness and impartiality when it comes to judging others. Talking about other people on the basis of mere suspicion or hearsay and making wrong judgement and assumption is forbidden.
Allah says in Quran:
‘O believers! Stand-up firmly by the Commandments of Allah, bearing witness with justice and let not the enmity of any people incite you that you should not do justice. Do justice that is nearer to piety and fear Allah, undoubtedly, Allah is aware of your doings. Surah Al-Maidah : Ayat 8

The hypocrite looks for faults, the believer looks for excuses. 

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace and salutations be upon him) said, “Should you become eager to mention another’s faults, recall your own.”  (Ar-Rafi)

The one better thing what can we do is to have the default assumption about other people in any matter and we should fix, support, help, guide and teach each other to become better people.

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Allah Loves Not Those

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Tea Server

Allah (God) does not love the transgressors. Surah Al-Baqara : Ayat 190
Allah (God) loves not any ungrateful big sinner. Surah Al-Baqara : Ayat 276
Allah (God) loves not the infidels. Surah Al-i’Imran : Ayat 32
Allah loves (God) not any big deceitful sinner. Surah An-Nisaa : Ayat 107
Undoubtedly, Allah (God) loves not the proud, boastful.
Surah An-Nisaa : Ayat 36
Allah (God) likes not the uttering of evil words except one who is being oppressed. And Allah (God) is Hearing, Knowing. Surah An-Nisaa : Ayat 148
Verily, Allah (God) loves not anyone who is treacherous and ungrateful. 
Surah Al-Hajj : Ayat 38
Undoubtedly, He (God) loves not the unjust. Surah Ash-Shura : Ayat 40
Undoubtedly Allah (God) loves not any arrogant boaster.
Surah Luqman : Ayat 18
Undoubtedly Allah (God) loves not those who exult. Surah Al-Qasas : Ayat 76
Undoubtedly Allah (God) loves not the mischief-makers.
 Surah Al-Qasas : Ayat 77
Undoubtedly, the persons crossing the limit are not liked by Him.
 Surah Al-A’raf : Ayat 31
 Undoubtedly, Allah (God) likes not those who cross the limit. 
Surah Al-Maidah : Ayat 87
Undoubtedly, the treacherous are not liked by Allah (God). Surah Al-Anfal : Ayat 58
Allah (God) loves not any exultant, boastful.
Surah Al-Hadid : Ayat 23

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Say No To Valentine’s Day- An Islamic belief

Posted on 12 February 2012 by Tea Server

Background/ History of Valentine’s Day
One of the authentic suggestion about Valentine refers him as a priest. This priest served Rome during the third century. At that time, Emperor Claudius II was ruling over Rome who once ordered his kingdom to join army but the responae from the men of his kingdom was very bleak due to their deep concern and propensity towards their family and loved ones. The

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No Place For Racism

Posted on 28 December 2011 by Tea Server


“I asked the Zebra, 
are you black with white stripes? 
Or white with black stripes? 
And the zebra asked me, 
Are you good with bad habits? 
Or are you bad with good habits? 
Are you noisy with quiet times? 
Or are you quiet with noisy times? 
Are you happy with some sad days? 
Or are you sad with some happy days? 
Are you neat with some sloppy ways? 
Or are you sloppy with some neat ways? 
And on and on and on and on and on and on he went. 
I’ll never ask a zebra about stripes…again.” 
― Shel Silverstein


Say no to racism. Say yes to equality.
When we look around and observe carefully we will notice discrimination in our society. Wheresoever it may be in offices, restaurants, or even local malls, we people discriminated each other, on the sole basis of skin colour, cast creed, religions, cultures. yes of course race.

We may define racism as the hatred of one person by another or the belief that another person is less than human because of skin colour, language, customs, place of birth or any factor that supposedly reveals the basic nature of that person.  This can then lead to abusive or aggressive behaviour towards members of another community on the basis of such a belief. That is how the slave trade began many years ago.

I don’t believe in borders, in barriers, in flags. I think that we all belong, independent of latitude and longitude, to the same family, the human family. ~Vittorio Arrigoni

Racism is one of the severe diseases of human society. Racism has birthed many of society’s ills. Discrimination, separation, and segregation are products of a racist mentality. When one race acts out its superior beliefs in a society, there is no room for harmony or community.

Racism is treating someone differently or unfairly simply because they belong to a different ethnic community.

Racists tend to feel threatened by anyone who is from a different race, religion, or culture. It comes from ignorance and fear brought on by stereotypes.
Racism affects badly, if anyone experiences racism of any kind, they can feel lonely and, getting depressed, sad. Like bullying, they may also try and avoid situations where racist behaviour could occur, and pretend to be ill, play truant from school, or be scared to leave their house.
We are not born racist and racism is not in our genes. It comes from our views and beliefs that develop as we grow up. We can be influenced by friends, family, newspapers, and society in general. Racism is abnormal and unacceptable, it is based on ignorance and fear. It’s serious stuff and one that we all want to avoid.

Just treat all people as people.
Islam is the most anti-racist and anti-prejudicial way of life. Islam calls for equality and brotherhood of mankind. No racism. no superiority, no tribalism but kindness and respect to the other. Allah (God) doesn’t look at the colour of our skin; He looks at the level of our Imaan (Faith).
Allah says in Quran:
‘O people! We created you from one man and one woman and made you branches and tribes that you may recognise one another. Undoubtedly, the most respected among you in the sight of Allah is he who is more pious, verily, Allah is knowing, Aware.  Surah Al-Hujurat : Ayat 13
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No racism, we are the same.

Messenger eradicated the problem of racial or colour discrimination so successfully he said; “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.”

You can be black or white,
You can be rich or poor,
You can be tall or small
You can be fat or slim
You can from the West or from the East
You can from the South or from the North
You can be in a good health or not 
You can be disabled or not 
You can be educated or not
You can be graduate or not
But we are all sisters and brothers between us,
We are all sons and daughters of Adam (Peace Be Upon Him).
We will be all the same at HIS (Allah) eyes.
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I Am A Woman

Posted on 07 December 2011 by Tea Server

A Letter To The West That Raised Me
By Yasmin Mogahed
Growing up, you read me the Ugly Duckling. And for years I believed that was me. I am a woman—that ugly duckling among men. For so long you taught me I was nothing more than a bad copy of the standard.
I couldn’t run as fast or lift as much. I didn’t make the same money and I cried too often. I grew up in a man’s world where I didn’t belong.
And when I couldn’t be him, I wanted only to please him. I put on your makeup and wore your short skirts. I gave my life, my body, my dignity, for the cause of being pretty. I knew that no matter what I did, I was worthy only to the degree that I could please and be beautiful for my master. And so I spent my life on the cover of Cosmo and gave my body for you to sell.
I was a slave, but you taught me I was free. I was your object, but you swore it was success. You taught me that my purpose in life was to be on display, to attract and be beautiful for men. You had me believe that my body was created to market your cars. And you raised me to think I was an ugly duckling.
But you lied.

Islam tells me I’m a Swan. I’m different—it’s meant to be that way. And my body, my soul, were created for something more.

Allah (God) says in the Qur’an:
‘O people! We created you from one man and one woman and made you branches and tribes that you may recognize one another. Undoubtedly, the most respected among you in the sight of Allah is he who is more pious, verily, Allah is knowing, Aware. Surah Al-Hujurat : Ayat 13
So I am honored. But it is not by my relationship to men. My value as a woman is not measured by the size of my waist or the number of men who like me. My worth as a human being is measured on a higher scale: a scale of righteousness and piety. And my purpose in life, despite what the fashion magazines say; is something more sublime than just looking good for men.
My beauty is for my husband to see, not the world. ~True Muslimah
And so Allah (God) tells me to cover myself, to hide my beauty, and to tell the world that I’m not here to please men with my body; I’m here to please Allah (God). Allah (God) elevates the dignity of a woman’s body by commanding that it be respected and covered, shown only to the deserving, only to the man I marry.
So to those who wish to “liberate” me, I have only one thing to say:
Thanks, but no thanks.

The veil signified a woman’s self-respect and social status.

I’m not here to be on display. And my body is not for public consumption. I will not be reduced to an object or a pair of legs to sell shoes. I’m a soul, a mind, a servant of Allah(God). My worth is defined by the beauty of my soul, my heart, my moral character. So I won’t worship your beauty standards, and I don’t submit to your fashion sense. My submission is to something higher.

 Appearance is part of modesty.
With my veil I put my faith on display rather than my beauty. My value as a human is defined by my relationship with Allah (God), not by my looks. So I cover the irrelevant. And when you look at me, you don’t see a body. You view me only for what I am: a servant of my Creator.
So you see, as a Muslim woman, I’ve been liberated from a silent kind of bondage. I don’t answer to the slaves of Allah (God) on earth. I answer to their King.

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