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Feb 8, '12 11:58 AM
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RasoolAllah (saw) said:

I swear to Allah, who has sent me as a Warner and a Guide that the Arsh (Throne) of Allah did not settle, the universes did not start moving, and the heavens and the planets were not created until after Allah wrote on them: LA ILAHAILLALLAH. MUHAMMADDIN RASULLULLAH. ALIYUN WALIYULLAH.

Bihar Al-Anwar V27 8 H16
RasoolAllah (saw) said:

Allah does not accept the beliefs of anyone who does not accept the wilayat of Ali (asws), and who does not disassociate from his enemies.

Bihar Al-Anwar V26 P229 H10

Following Ali (asws) is Wajib

RasoolAllah (saw) said:

Allah has made it obligatory upon you to follow my command and he has forbidden you from disobeying me. He has made it Wajib (compulsory) on you to follow my orders and to obey Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as) after me. He is my brother, my representative, and inheritor of my knowledge.

Bihar Al-Anwar V26 P263 H48


RasoolAllah (saw) said:

I swear to Allah, who has sent me as a Warner and a Guide that the Arsh (Throne) of Allah did not settle, the universes did not start moving, and the heavens and the planets were not created until after Allah wrote on them: LA ILAHAILLALLAH. MUHAMMADDIN RASULLULLAH. ALIYUN WALIYULLAH.

Bihar Al-Anwar V27 8 H16
Feb 8, '12 11:18 AM
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Beautiful songs in Heaven

The following tradition of Allah’s Messenger (S) is recorded in the book Tafsīr Majmaul Bayan,
“One who has listened to too many songs will not be able to hear the Ruhānis on the Day of Qiyāma.”
“Who are the Ruhānis, O Prophet of Allah (S)?” someone asked.
The Prophet (S) replied,
“They are the melodious singers of Heaven.”
A similar tradition from Hazrat ‘Ali (a.s.) is found in Nahjul Balagha,
“Hazrat Dawūd (a.s.) will be the chief of the singers of Paradise.”
(Nahjul Balagha)
The people will listen to such melodious songs from Hazrat Dawūd (a.s.) in Heaven, the like of which have never been heard by anyone. However only those who have refrained from listening to songs in this world would be able to hear them.

A similar tradition from Hazrat ‘Ali (a.s.) is found in Nahjul Balagha,
“Hazrat Dawūd (a.s.) will be the chief of the singers of Paradise.” 

(Nahjul Balagha)
The people will listen to such melodious songs from Hazrat Dawūd (a.s.) in Heaven, the like of which have never been heard by anyone. However only those who have refrained from listening to songs in this world would be able to hear them.

Singing is a Greater Sin

When Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said,
“Singing is that Sin which has been promised the penalty of fire (Hell) by Allah” he (a.s.) had also recited the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:
“And of men is he who takes instead frivolous discourse to lead astray from Allah’s path without knowledge and to take it for a mockery; these shall have an abasing chastisement.”
(Surah Luqmān 31:6)

Singing and hypocrisy

The sixth Holy Imam, Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said,
“Listening to music, songs and useless words cultivate hypocrisy in the heart, in the same way as algae grows in water.”
(al-Kāfi)
The same book, al-Kāfi mentions a tradition of Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) that,
“Singing and music is a nest for the bird called hypocrisy.”

Singing programme

The venue of a singing programme is a place where descends divine retribution. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says:
“Do not even enter houses, the inhabitants of which are deprived of divine mercy.” 
He (a.s.) is reported to have also said,
“The house where music is played is not safe from sudden disasters. Supplications at such a place are not answered. Angels do not enter this place.”
(al-Kāfi and Mustadrak ul-Wasa’il)
It has been established in the preceding chapter that when the divine punishment descends, it does not discriminate. The excuse, 
“Though we go to places where there is music and song, but we dislike it in our hearts”, seems unlikely to be acceptable. Dislike needs to be expressed by ones action, also. Songs and music should be discouraged.

Singing causes poverty

Amir ul-Mu’minīn ‘Ali (a.s.) says,
“Singing creates hypocrisy and causes poverty.”
(Mustadrak ul-Wasa’il, chapter 78)

Punishment for Singing

The Holy Prophet (S) has explicitly stated,
“When the singer shall rise from his grave on the Day of Judgement, he will be blind, deaf and dumb.”
(Jameal-Akhbār)
The traditions also state that the singer will be recognised by these very signs, i.e., blindness, deafness etc.
In another tradition Holy Prophet (S) is quoted to have said:
“Molten lead shall be poured into the ears of one who listens to songs, intently.”
(Mustadrak ul-Wasa’il)

Deprived of Divine Mercy

Qutub al-Rawandi has recorded from the Holy Prophet (S),
“The singer is from that group of people, who would not be looked upon with mercy by Allah on the Day of judgement.”

A fan of a singer

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says:
“One who respects a speaker, becomes his slave. If the speaker calls towards Allah the listener worships Allah, but if he calls towards shaitan, the listener has worshipped shaitan.”
(Furu al-Kāfi)
It is also narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that he said,
“Whenever a person begins singing, two satans mount on his shoulders and continue to hit their heels upon his chest, till the time he sings the song.”
Is the one kicked by the satans to be loved and admired?

Melodious sounds of Paradise

Hazrat Imam ‘Ali Ibn Musa ar-Riďa (a.s.) said,
“One who avoids songs shall be provided by Allah, a tree, which will produce such a melodious sound as has never been heard by anyone. But the one who has not kept himself aloof from songs will not be able to hear this sound.”
(al-Kāfi)

Strict prohibition

The Holy Prophet (S) says:
“Calamities will befall my Umma as sinking of the earth and rain of stones.”
The people asked, “When would it happen?”
“When the instruments of music become common, singing girls are in great number and the use of intoxicants is widespread. By Allah, many people of my Umma will be such that they shall spend the night in merry-making and sensuality and in the daytime become like monkeys and pigs. It will be the consequence of considering the prohibited things permissible, they will be occupied with singing girls, frequently take intoxicants, devour interest and shall dress in clothes made of silk.”

Singing and fornication

Singing instigates one to commit fornication. The Holy Prophet (S) said:
“Singing is the stepping stone to fornication.”
(Mustadrak ul-Wasa’il)
Songs are responsible for awakening the latent sensual desires of man, which are soon manifested. It is the same whether one sings a song or merely listens to it. He forgets Allah (S.w.T.) and is prepared to commit any kind of indecency.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says,
“And all those wasteful pastimes are Harām which make one forgetful of Allah; like songs and playing musical instruments.”
Yes! Music makes one shameless and lacking in self-respect. It also destroys the feeling of love, compassion and mercy, reducing society to a nightmare.

Prohibition regarding songs and singing

There is no difference of opinion among the Shia jurists about the illegality of singing. It can be said that there is ‘ijma’ (unanimity) upon this point. The writer of the book, titled Mustanad says, “To consider singing and music ‘Harām’ is one of the necessities of faith. That is, if a Muslim says that singing is not Harām then he becomes a kafir.” According to the author of Izah, “the traditions that state that music and singing is Harām, are mutawatir (very numerous).”
However a slight difference of opinion exists, as to the meaning and connotation of the word ‘song’. The majority of the Mujtahids believe that any kind of sound, capable of creating a desire for joyful mirth and sensual feelings is a song; and it is Harām.

Reciting Qur’an in tune of songs

It is Harām to recite Qur’an in the characteristics of songs. Similarly it is also Harāmto recite Nauhas, Marsiya or Azān in this way; it is immaterial whether it is poetry or prose that is being recited. Rather, rendering of the sacred compositions into songs carries double punishments. One for the sin of singing songs and the other for causing disrespect to a sacred text.

Reciting Qur’an in a melodious voice

Every melodious sound is not a song. If Qur’an or Nauha is recited in a pleasant voice without unduly turning it in the throat, it is not Harām, rather it is desirable to do so. The Messenger of Allah (S) is reported to have said,
“Recite the Qur’an in a pleasant voice, in the style of Arabs. You are ordered to avoid the transgressors and doers of greater sins. Certainly, such people will appear in the world who will recite the Qur’an in a singing manner to make the listeners emotional. It is not allowed to go near these people or to call them near you. The hearts of these people have deviated and those who are influenced by them shall also have their hearts deviated.”
(Wasa’il ul-Shia)

Pleasant voice and singing

While describing the signs of the arrival of the Day of Judgement, the Prophet of Allah (S) said:
“Such kind of people will appear in the world that they would learn the Qur’an for worldly benefits and will recite it in a singing tune.”
However there are many traditions to the effect that reciting the Qur’an in a pleasant voice is Mustahab(recommended). However we must ensure that its tone is not that of singing.

Singing and music during weddings

Subject to the following Three conditions some of the Mujtahids have allowed women to sing on the occasion of marriages.
The first condition is that no grown-up men should be able to hear the singing. Not even those who are mahram (under the prohibited degree).
Secondly, the songs must not be loud and also must not be based on false statements.
And lastly, the singing must not be accompanied with any kind of music.
A few scholars have permitted playing of the small tambourine (tambourine is a drum with skin on only one of its sides). Shahīd al-Thani and Muhaqqiq al-Thani say that tambourine could be played in a wedding if it does not have tinkles around it.
To sit and watch the game is also Harām. The practice of Nahy anil Munkar makes it obligatory on us to leave the place where people are gambling. It is recommended (mustahab) that if perchance our eyes fall upon an article of gambling, we should remember Imam Husain (a.s.) and curse Yazid (l.a.).
Fazl Ibn Shazān reports from Imam ‘Ali ar-Riďa (a.s.), “At the time the blessed head of Husain Ibn ‘Ali (a.s.) was carried into Shām, Yazid (l.a.) started to dine and drink barley wine (similar to modern day ‘beer’) with his associates. After the meal, Yazid (l.a.) ordered the blessed head to be kept in a salver and placed at the foot of his throne. A chessboard was spread out and the accursed Yazid sat down to play chess. During the game, he ridiculed Imam Husain (a.s.), his father (a.s.) and grandfather (S). Whenever he won a game, he used to take hold of the barley wine and drink Three goblets. Then he used to pour the remaining wine in the salver upon the head of Imam Husain (a.s.).”
Hazrat Imam ‘Ali ar-Riďa (a.s.) then continues, “Whoever is our Shia must abstain from barley wine and chess. One who sees barley wine or chess must remember Imam Husain (a.s.) and invoke curse upon Yazid and the progeny of Yazid. If a Shia does this, Allah the Almighty will forgive all his sins even if they are more numerous than the stars.”
(Uyūn al-Akhbār ar-Riďa)
There is a universal agreement among the Mujtahids that articles normally used in gambling should not be played with, even if one is not gambling. The tradition mentioned previously which states that one who touches chess is like one who smears his hand in pork; continues,
“The prayers of chess-players are not valid till they wash their hands after the game. 
(Wasa’il ul-Shia. Chapter of Business Transactions)
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) on being inquired concerning chess replied:
“Leave the preoccupations of the fire-worshippers to them.”
That is, Muslims should not even go near chess.
In another tradition, Imam (a.s.) says:
“Do not even approach chess.”
The tradition from the book, Tohafful Uqūl distinctly states that the articles employed in gambling cannot be used for any purpose whatsoever and it is Harām to do so.
“All the tools and actions of gambling are Harām.”

Hazrat Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) has said:
“All kinds of games of betting are gambling and the sale, the purchase and the use of all the tools of gambling are Harām. It is only an act that Shaitan instigates you to do.” 
(Tafsir al-Qummi)
Chess and cards should not be indulged in even when played only for intellectual stimulation games with no intent to gamble. These games have an inherent power to obsess the player till he becomes oblivious of his responsibilities towards his family and even his livelihood. Such all-consuming activities lead to the disruption of an otherwise happy family life.
 Shaitan also will not lose the opportunity to incite the players to play for stakes. Very soon, the game started as an intellectual exercise will slip into a game for making money. The only effective way to eradicate gambling from society is to stay clear of such games as commanded by our Imam (a.s.).
 Hence, Islam has declared that to manufacture the tools of gambling is Harām; to buy or sell them isHarām and to spend from the profits of these transactions is Harām. It is Harām even to have the tools of gambling in ones possession. It is obligatory to destroy them.
Ishaq Ibn Ammar asked Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that children play with eggs and cashew nuts in the same way as gambling? Imam (a.s.) told him:
“Do not even eat these things!”

The following verse of the Divine Book ordains the income of gambling to be Harām and makes it obligatory upon the person who wins to restore the amount back to the person who lost it.
“O you who believe! Do not devour your property among yourselves falsely...?” 
(Surah an-Nisā’ 4:29)
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The respected Imam Riďa (a.s.) said:
“The Greater Sins are those, the performers of which have been promised (Hell) fire. If any believer abstains from these or repents for the same Allah will forgive these sins. There are seven such sins, which have been promised (Divine) punishment.
To kill one whose murder is prohibited.
To disobey parents.
To accept usury.
To return to ignorance after migration (Hijrat).
To accuse a chaste woman of adultery.
To consume wrongfully the property of orphans.
To flee from the battlefield.
(Wasa’il ul-Shia).
The tradition from Ibn Mahbūb clearly states that the killing of a ‘soul’ is a Greater sin. The Qur’an has promised Divine punishment for murder. Then if any other sin is proved to be more than the killing of a person, by the verses of Qur’an or authentic reports then this sin will also be considered as a Greater sin. For example the Holy Qur’an says that to spread corruption in the world is worse than murder:
“And the (spreading of) mischief is Greater than murder.” 
(Surah al-Baqarah 2:191)
Hence we can conclude that the spreading of disturbance must also be counted among the Greater Sins.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) was explaining the following verse of the Holy Qur’an:
“Allah is the guardian of those who believe. He brings them out of the darkness into the light.”
(Surah al-Baqarah 2:257)
He said,
“It means Allah takes them away from the darkness of the sins to the light of repentance. Because they were having ‘Wilāyat’ of all the just Imams (all twelve of whom are appointed by Allah). The next portion of the same verse is, “and (as to) those who disbelieve, their guardians are Shaitans who take them out of the light into the darkness.” 

The Imam further explained,
“It only means those who followed the light of Islam initially but later started following each an every usurper (leader) not authorised by Allah. They left the light of Islam and entered into the darkness of disbelief (Kufr). Thus Allah ordained upon the disbelievers the fire of Hell.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) wrote a letter to certain friends of his:
If you wish that your life and the hereafter be accomplished with the best of the deeds and that your soul be captured (death occurs) in this condition, then acknowledge the supremacy of Allah. 

Do not misuse the bounties and gifts granted to you by Allah in committing acts that are forbidden by Him and become disobedient to Him. Respect all those who remember us, Ahl ul-Bayt, and claim to love us. It is immaterial (for you) whether he is truthful or not. For you will be rewarded according to your intention and they (the liars) will be punished for their sins. 
(Bihār al-Anwār)
The Almighty Allah (S.w.T.) imposes difficulties and sends calamities to the sinful people among the followers ofAhl ul-Bayt (a.s.) This is because He wishes to cleanse them of their sins so that they are not liable to any punishment after death. If the sins are more, then he gets a difficult death and if the sins are still in excess then he is punished in Barzakh (grave) upto the Day of Judgement.
It is also stated in the traditions that if there is a sinner whose sins are so much that even after all the punishment they are not expiated; then that person will be interned in the Hell-fire till he has recompensed for the remaining sins. 
The devotee of Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.) shall not remain in the fire forever. The everlasting punishment is only for the unbelievers and the enemies of Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.)
Feb 7, '12 2:02 PM
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In the Name of the Most High
UMAA Career Counseling Services

Webinar Series Edition 2:

"The Secrets to a 4.0 GPA"

Led by Dr. Azmat Husain
Wednesday February 22nd at 5:00 pm

Please join us for the second edition of UMAA Career Counseling Services monthly webinar series.  This month we will discuss proven strategies that will help high school and college students obtain a 4.0 grade point average. The webinar will allow time for students to ask questions directly to the speaker.  Space is limited so send an email to career@umaamerica.net to reserve your spot.  There is no fee for this webinar.  Parents are also encouraged to attend. 

For any questions please email career@umaamerica.net

About the Speaker: Dr. Azmat Husain Dr. Azmat Husain is currently in the second year of his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He graduated with his Medical Doctorate from the Unviersity of Maryland and also attained his undergradate degree from the University of Maryland.  He previously also served as a Kaplan instructor for the MCATs.  He has given several presentations at the local community center on this same topic and hopes to share this advice with the community at large. 

Webinar #1 on Scholarships
The First UMAA Career Counseling Services Webinar was held on Thursday January 12th and was a resounding success.  A great deal of information was given which the community can benefit significantly from.  The recording of the webinar can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

About UMAA's Career Counseling Services

The Universal Muslim Association of America is proud to launch a new initiative by the name of "UMAA Career Counseling Services". This new division of UMAA will serve the purpose of providing academic and career guidance to momineen across the United States.  We hope to provide the following services throughout the year:

  • Monthly Webinars

  • Local Workshops

  • Resume Review

  • Essay Editing

  • Career Specific Mentorship

  • College and Scholarship Application reviews

UMAA's mission is to enhance the social, political and economic affairs of the Shia community of North America.  The UMAA Convention and UMAA Matrimonial have endured great success over the past decade.  The recent full scale launch of UMAA Advocacy has also yielded significant success in a short period of time, we hope and expect UMAA Career Counseling Services to be one of our most successful endeavors to date. 


How does it work? You will be receiving emails of monthly webinars and access information.  In regards to all other services please email career@umaamerica.net with any essays, resumes, applications or general career guidance questions and we will respond within 1-2 weeks with advice/guidance, essay edits, resume format and content suggestions and any other relevant information.  Additionally we can also connect you with a career specific mentor if desired.

For any questions, comments, or suggestions please email career@umaamerica.net. 


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14th -Rabi' al-awwal  
Our heartiest greetings and felicitations to Holy Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.w.),  Hazrat Fātimah(s.a.), Ahl-e-Bait (a.s.), Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) & all lovers of Ahl-e-Bait  (a.s.) on this auspicious occasion of  Death Anniversary of  'Yazīd ibn Mu‘āwiya ibn Abī Sufyān (L.A)


Qadhi Thanaullah Paani Patti (d. 1225) a Sunni scholar of the twelfth century wrote:

"Yazeed and his associates did Kufr with the bounties of Allah. They deemed it their aim to have a grudge against the progeny of the Prophet (s) and murdered Hussain (ra) with oppression and Yazeed did Kufr with the religion of Prophet (s) to the extent that Yazeed recited the following couplets over the murder of Hussain (ra) 
'Where are my ancestors, they should come and see that I have take revenge from the progeny of the Prophet and Bani Hashim'. 
And the last prose is: 'I would not be from the progeny of Jandab had I not taken revenge from the progeny of Ahmad for whatever they had done.' 

[Reference: Tafseer Mazhari [Arabic], Volume 5 page 271, commentary of 14:29]

Allamah Taftazani (Ahle Sunnah scholar) said Yazeed was worthy of more than just cursing

"The harms that were inflicted on the Ahl'ul bayt after the Sahaba are acts that cannot be covered up. These acts were so heinous that they cannot be hidden - all including animals testify to their suffering. Their pain was such that the earth and skies shed tears and beat themselves when their suffering is retold - and retelling this shall continue until the Day of Judgement. May Allah's curse be upon those that perpetuated injustices, and those that helped them (to carry out these acts). The curse on these individuals shall be even greater in the next world. If some Ulema are opposed to cursing, then it should be known that Yazeed deserves more than just cursing".

[Reference: Sharh Muqassad]

Testimony of Prominent Ahle Sunnah  Mujtahid, Qadhi Saleh bin Mahdi al-Maqbali 

Prominent Mujtahid of era namely Allamah Qadhi Saleh bin Mahdi al-Maqbali (d. 1108) who is much liked by Ahle Hadith/Salafies writes : 

“And even more strange is a person who praises Yazeed who reverted from Islam, the one who insulted the honorable people of this Ummah, dishonoring the sanctity of Madina of Messenger (Sale Allah Aleh Wa Aalihi Wasalam), killed Hussain the son of the Prophet and his Ahlulbayt and humiliated them and he treated them in such a manner that even if the enemies of Islam, the Christians were to do the same acts, they might have been more reasonable.”
[Reference: Al-Ilm Al-Shamikh Fi Ethaar Al-Haq Ala Alaba wal Mashaikh, page 367 ]

Iltemase dua
A humble request:
Please pray  for  restoration of Jannat al-Baqi & early re-appearance of Imam-E-Zamana (atfs).
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President
Dr. Ehtisham Abidi

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Dr. Parvez Shah

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Dr. Zafar A. Jaffri

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Universal Muslim Association of America
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February 6th, 2012

Sherry Rehman
Ambassador of Pakistan to United States of America
Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D.C
3517 International Court NW
Washington, DC 20008.

Your Excellency Madame Ambassador,

We welcome you as the new ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.  The Pakistani community will be there whenever you need them.  You will find full support from us, if it is overall beneficial to the Pakistani community in general regarding concerning issues in Pakistan.

The Pakistani Muslim community at large and Shia Muslims in particular are extremely concerned about the target killings in Karachi and all over Pakistan. Not only has it brought down the confidence of the Sindh government, but has also severely affected the federal government of Pakistan, nationally and internationally.

During the last Ambassador’s tenure, Mr. Hussain Haqqani, several attempts were made to bring his attention to this situation in Pakistan. And the sentiments of the Pakistani Americans in the U.S.A. Unfortunately, he never gave any positive response to this issue. He never informed the Pakistani Community as to what the federal government and the Sindh government is doing in this regard. His performance for the community service of the Pakistani Community in America was dismal at best.

We strongly urge you, Madame Ambassador, to take a serious note of this situation and carry our voice to the honorable President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, the Prime Minister Pakistan Mr. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, and the Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah.  The Universal Muslim Association of America would like to bring a delegation of the community representatives at your first available opportunity to meet with you.  Please inform us of the date when you can meet with the group.

Hope to hear from you soon.


Dr. Ehtisham Abidi
President 
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