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2 28. As-Sami’ The All-Hearer The Hearer, The One who Hears all things that are heard by His Eternal Hearing without an ear, instrument or organ.

“And to belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” [Quran 7:180]

3 Are we grateful to God? Are we grateful to God?

By: Syed Abul Ala Maududi vegetation could spread in it and suck stubborn and prejudiced, will himself Source: IslamiCity food. testify that all this could not have come about by itself. There is certainly a wise There is a sign for them in the lifeless Secondly, a system of irrigation was plan underlying it, according to which earth: We give it life and We produce arranged on the earth in different ways harmonies and relationships of the grain from it for them to eat; We have so that the food elements could get soil, water, air and season with respect put gardens of date palms and grapes in dissolved in water and absorbed by the to the vegetation, and harmonies and the earth, and We have made springs of roots. relationships of the vegetation with water gush out of it so that they could respect to the needs and requirements eat its fruit. It was not their own hands Thirdly, the atmosphere was arranged around the earth which protects of animals and human beings have been that made all this. How can they not give determined, keeping in view the finest thanks? Quran 36:33-36 it against the calamities of the sky, becomes a means of the rainfall, and detail. No sensible person can imagine Following is a commentary of these possesses gases which are necessary that these universal, all-embracing verses of the Quran by Abul Ala for the life and growth of the vegetation. relationships could be a mere accident. Mawdudi. This same subtle arrangement points to Fourthly, a relationship was established the fact that this cannot be the work of In these brief sentences the vegetable between the sun and the earth so as to many gods. This is, and can only be, the and plant life of the earth has been provide proper temperature and suitable work of One God, Who is the Creator presented as an argument. Man is seasons for the vegetation. and Lord of the earth, water, air, sun, consuming the products of the earth With the provision of these main factors vegetation, animals and mankind. If each day and night and regards this as very of these had a separate god, it cannot ordinary. But if he considers it seriously, (which in themselves are combinations of countless other factors), the coming be imagined that such a comprehensive he will see that the growth of rich and universal plan with such deep and crops and lush green gardens from the to life of the vegetation becomes possible. After arranging the suitable wise relationship and harmony could be dry earth and the flowing in it of the produced, and should have continued springs and rivers is not a simple thing, conditions the seed of each species of the vegetation was so constituted to work with such regularity for millions which might be happening of itself, but upon millions of years. there is a great wisdom and power and that as soon as it received favorable providence which is working behind soil, water, air and season, vegetable After giving these arguments for Tauhid it. Consider the reality of the earth. The life should begin stirring within it. (confirming the Oneness of God the substances of which it is composed Besides, inside the same seed a system creator of the universe), Allah says: do not possess any power of their was so arranged that from the seed “Do they not then give thanks?” That own for growth. All these substances of every species a plant precisely of is: “Are these people so thankless and individually as well as after every sort the same species should grow with all ungrateful that they do not render of combination, remain inorganic, and the characteristics of its own species thanks to that God Who has provided all thus do not possess any sign of life. The and heredity. Then, in addition to this, this for their survival, but thank others for question is: How did it become possible another wonderful thing was done. the blessings and favors done by Him? for plant life to emerge from the lifeless Vegetation was not created in twenty, or Are they so wretched that instead of earth? If one looks into it one will see fifty, or a hundred kinds but in countless bowing before Him they bow before the that there are some important factors species, and they were so made that false gods, who have not created even a without whose provision beforehand they should fulfill the requirements blade of grass for them. of food, medicine and clothing and life here could not have come into Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi (September existence. innumerable other needs of the countless kinds of animals and man, who 25, 1903 - September 22, 1979), was First, in particular regions of the earth, on were to be brought into being after the a Pakistani journalist, theologian, its outer surface, a layer was arranged vegetation on the earth. Muslim revivalist leader and political of many such substances, which could philosopher, and a major 20th century serve as food for vegetation. This layer Anyone who ponders over this Islamic thinker. was kept soft so that the roots of the wonderful arrangement, if he is not

4 Five Ways Every Parent Can Help Children Improve Social Skills

Zahirah Lynn Eppard coaches and mentors for their children. Understand that You Are a Here you can take opportunities to offer There is no way to overemphasize this encouragement in areas that are new, Role Model important fact – as a parent you are your provide support for ongoing work, and child’s first teacher. In this role there As a parent, you are constantly modeling praise efforts that show growth and skills and concepts through your actions, are huge responsibilities and plenty of development. opportunities. There are five significant responses, and how you communicate ways every parent can help children It is very important to find opportunities with your child and others. We like to improve their social skills. These include to reinforce things your child is doing take credit when a child mimics our coaching, modeling, role playing, well. Praise can go a long way as long best behavior, but it is also important to shaping the environment, and talking. By as it is genuine. When you are able to understand children are taking it ALL in, being mindful of your own interactions show your interest in your child, that also not just the good but also the bad. with your child(ren) you can help them builds the relationship for acceptance Be mindful of how you are interacting learn to navigate social situations and of advice or constructive feedback with your child and also what they are improve interpersonal skills. in other instances. Remember, it is witnessing as you interact with others. important to understand developmental Showing kindness, patience, empathy, Be a Supportive Coach benchmarks so that you are assessing and consideration to family members skills based upon what is normal and to strangers goes a long way. Sometimes we relegate the need and and natural at every age, rather work of coaches to the sports arena. But We must think about the example of than expecting performance that is the Prophet Muhammed, peace and all of us need coaches, and parents are unrealistic. most certainly in the best position to be blessings be upon us, and try to emulate his guidance on daily living at every 5 Abdullah ibn Jahsh

turn. Even with this goal, there are times processes at a young age will help set their strengths and weaknesses. This when things will not go well. In those the stage for continued dialogue and can be enhanced as they learn about instances, be the first to talk about what opportunities for advice as they move the experiences of others – and stories might have been incorrect, done in into adolescence. from books are a great tool. In this way haste, and could be done differently. new scenarios that are similar to your Explaining how you make decisions and Understand that child’s experiences or totally different take action can also be a lasting way of Environment has an Impact can help develop empathy and change teaching by example that actions have social attitudes and behaviors. Books consequences. A child’s environment or surroundings that relate our rich Islamic heritage can have a significant impact on his/her are especially important, but so too Use Role Playing as an feelings and emotions. When things are are secular books that teach about Effective Tool going amiss, take a look at what is going positive characters and character traits. on in the background. When you are Reading books together may not be as Children act as sponges, absorbing trying to give attention, make sure (as common for older children, but reading what they see and hear around them. best you can) that it is undivided. Turn newspaper articles or watching a video Role-playing can be a way to help them off the television and background noise; or television program can also prompt practice newly-learned skills. This hands- silence your phone and avoid checking discussions along these same lines. Be on practice in a safe environment helps it. Giving undivided attention is a direct sure in every instance to not just lead to set the stage for offering feedback way of reinforcing that your child is the discussion, but to also be an active to increase understanding and improve important and worthy of your time. listener. social skills. Make Time to Talk with your We can enhance our relationships with To practice role playing, identify a real- our children today and into the future life scenario. Remember to ask questions Child by understanding the role we play in about positive and negative outcomes. Discuss a topic that allows your child modeling behavior, as well as creating Children are very intuitive and may even to express both thoughts and feelings. opportunities to engage them. Make the surprise you with their responses. This This way, you learn about his/her point most of both and you may be surprised may also be the best possible way to of view. Talks can be great after you at what you can learn and accomplish help your child examine an issue from have read a book together. Remember, together! an Islamic perspective. Starting these children learn at their own pace about

6 Series on Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman

“If you wish you may consider yourself except Badr. Explaining why he missed the Hudhayfah said: “He was simply seeking among the Muhajirin or, if you wish, you may Battle of Badr, he said: “I would not have shahadah and he attained it. O Lord, bear consider yourself one of the Ansar. Choose missed Badr if my father and I had not been witness that I donate the compensation for whichever is dearer to you.” outside Madinah. The disbelieving Quraysh him to the .” met us and asked where we were going. With these words, the Prophet, peace be We told them we were going to Madinah Because of this attitude, Hudhayfah’s stature upon him, addressed Hudhayfah ibn al- and they asked whether we intended to grew in the eyes of the Prophet, peace Yaman when he met him for the first time in meet Muhammad. We insisted that we only be on him. Hudhayfah had three qualities Makkah. How did Hudhayfah come to have wanted to go to Madinah. They allowed us which particularly impressed the Prophet: this choice’? to go only after they extracted from us an his unique intelligence which he employed in dealing with difficult situations; his quick His father, al-Yaman was a Makkan from the undertaking not to help Muhammad against them and not to fight along with them. wittedness and spontaneous response to tribe of Abs. He had killed someone and the call of action, and his ability to keep a had been forced to leave Makkah. He had “When we came to the Prophet we told him secret even under persistent questioning. settled down in Yathrib, becoming an ally about our undertaking to the Quraysh and (halif) of the Banu al-Ash-hal and marrying asked him what should we do. He said that A noticeable policy of the Prophet was to into the tribe. A son named Hudhayfah was we should ignore the undertaking and seek bring out and use the special qualities and born to him. The restrictions on his returning God’s help against them.” strengths of each individual companion of to Makkah were eventually lifted and he his. In deploying his companions, he was divided his time between Makkah and Hudhayfah participated in the Battle of careful to choose the right man for the right Yathrib but stayed more in Yathrib and was Uhud with his father. The pressure on task. This he did to excellent advantage in more attached to it. Hudhayfah during the battle was great but the case of Hudhayfah. he acquitted himself well and emerged safe This was how Hudhayfah had a Makkan and sound. A rather different fate, however, One of the gravest problems the Muslims origin but a Yathribite upbringing. When awaited his father. of Madinah had to face was the existence the rays of began to radiate over in their midst of hypocrites (munafiqun) the Arabian peninsula, a delegation from Before the battle, the Prophet, peace be particularly from among the Jews and their the Abs tribe, which included al-Yaman, on him, left alYaman, Hudhayfah’s father, allies. Although many of them had declared went to the Prophet and announced their and Thabit ibn Waqsh with the other non- their acceptance of Islam, the change was acceptance of Islam. That was before the combatants including women and children. only superficial and they continued to plot Prophet migrated to Yathrib. This was because they were both quite old. and intrigue against the Prophet and the As the fighting grew fiercer, al-Yaman said Muslims. Hudhayfah grew up in a Muslim household to his friend: “You have no father (meaning and was taught by both his mother and you have no cares). What are we waiting Because of Hudhayfah’s ability to keep father who were among the first persons for? We both have only a short time to live. a secret, the Prophet, peace be on him, from Yathrib to enter the religion of God. He Why don’t we take our swords and join confided in him the names of the munafiqin. therefore became a Muslim before meeting the Messenger of God, peace be on him? It was a weighty secret which the Prophet the Prophet, peace be upon him. Maybe, God will bless us with martyrdom did not disclose to any other off his beside His Prophet.” companions. He gave Hudhayfah the task of Hudhayfah longed to meet the Prophet. watching the movements of the munafiqin, From an early age, he was keen on following They quickly prepared for battle and were following their activities, and shielding whatever news there was about him. The soon in the thick of the fighting. Thabit the Muslims from the sinister danger more he heard, the more his affection for ibn Waqsh was blessed with shahdah at they represented. It was a tremendous the Prophet grew and the more he longed the hands of the mushrikin. The father of responsibility. The munafiqin, because they to meet him. Hudhayfah, however was set upon by some acted in secrecy and because they knew all He eventually journeyed to Makkah, met the Muslims who did not recognize who he was. the developments and plans of the Muslims Prophet and put the question to him, “Am I a As they flayed him, Hudhayfah cried out: from within presented a greater threat to muhajir or am I an Ansari, O Rasulullah?” “My father! My father! It’s my father!” the community than the outright hostility of the kuffar. “If you wish you may consider yourself No one heard him. The old man fell, killed among the muhajirin, or if you wish you may in error by the swords of his own brothers From this time onwards. Hudhayfah was consider yourself one of the Ansar. Choose in faith. They were filled with pain and called “The Keeper of the Secret of the whichever is dearer to you,” replied the remorse. Grieved as he was, Hudhayfah said Messenger of Allah”. Throughout his life Prophet. “Well, I am an Ansari. O Rasulullah,” to them: “May God forgive you for He is the he remained faithful to his pledge not to decided Hudhayfah. most Merciful of those who show mercy.” disclose the names of the hypocrites. After the death of the Prophet, the Khalifah often At Madinah, after the Hijrah, Hudhayfah The Prophet, peace be on him, wanted came-to him to seek his advice concerning became closely attached to the Prophet. He diyah (compensation) to be paid to their movements and activities but he participated in all the military engagements Hudhayfah for the death of his father but remained tight-lipped and cautious. 7 Umar was only able to find out indirectly night nor a wind so strong. So dark was the Qurayzah have deserted us and we have who the hypocrites were. If anyone among night that no one could see his fingers and had unpleasant news about them. We are the Muslims died, Umar would ask: the blast of the wind was like the peel of buffered by this bitterly cold wind. Our fires thunder. do not light and our uprooted tents offer no “Has Hudhayfah attended his funeral protection. So get moving. For myself, I am prayer?” “The hypocrites began to ask the Prophet leaving.’ for permission to leave, saying, ‘Our houses If the reply was ‘yes’, he would perform are exposed to the enemy.’ Anyone who “He went to his camel, untethered and the prayer. If the reply was ‘no’, he became asked the Prophet’s permission to leave was mounted it. He struck it and it stood upright. doubtful about the person and refrained allowed to go. Many thus sneaked away If the Messenger of God, peace be on him, from performing the funeral prayer for him. until we were left with about three hundred had not instructed me to do nothing until Once Umar asked Hudhayfah: “Is any men. I returned to him, I would have killed Abu Sufyan then and there with an arrow. of my governors a ?” “One,” “The Prophet then began a round of replied Hudhayfah. “Point him out to me,” inspection passing us one by one until he “I returned to the Prophet and found him ordered Umar. “That I shall not do,” insisted reached me. I had nothing to protect me standing on a blanket performing Salat. Hudhayfah who later said that shortly after from the cold except a blanket belonging to When he recognized me, he drew me their conversation Umar dismissed the my wife which scarcely reached my knees. close to his legs and threw one end of the person just as if he had been guided to him. He came nearer to blanket over me. I informed him of what had Hudhayfah’s special qualities were made happened. He was extremely happy and me as I lay crouching on the ground and joyful and gave thanks and praise to use of by the Prophet, peace be on him, at asked: ‘Who is this?’ ‘Hudhayfah,’ replied. various times. One of the most testing of ‘Hudhayfah?’ he queried as I huddled Hudhayfah lived in constant dread of evil such occasions, which required the use of myself closer to the ground too afraid to and corrupting influences. He felt that Hudhayfah’s intelligence and his presence stand up because of the intense hunger goodness and the sources of good in of mind, was during the Battle of the and cold. ‘Yes, O Messenger of God,’ I this life were easy to recognize for those Ditch. The Muslims on that occasion were replied. ‘Something is happening among the who desired good. But it was evil that was surrounded by enemies. The seige they had people (meaning the forces of Abu Sufyan). deceptive and often difficult to perceive been placed under had dragged on. The Infiltrate their encampment and bring me and combat. Muslims were undergoing severe hardship news of what’s happening,’ instructed the and difficulties. They had expended Prophet. He became something of a great moral practically all their effort and were utterly philosopher. He always warned people to exhausted. So intense was the strain that “I set out. At that moment I was the most struggle against evil with all their faculties, some even began to despair. terrified person of all and felt terribly cold. with their heart, hands and tongue. Those The Prophet, peace be on him, prayed: ‘O who stood against evil only with their hearts The Quraysh and their allies, meanwhile, Lord, protect him from in front and from and tongues, and not with their hands, he were not much better off. Their strength and behind, from his right and from his left, from considered as having abandoned a part determination had been sapped. A violent above and from below.’ of truth. Those who hated evil only in their wind overturned their tents, extinguished hearts but did not combat it with their their fires and pelted their faces and eyes “By God, no sooner had the Prophet, peace tongues and hands forsook two parts of with gusts of sand and dust. be on him, completed his supplication than truth and those who neither detested nor God removed from my stomach all traces confronted evil with their hearts, tongues or In such decisive moments in the history of of fear and from my body all the punishing warfare, the side that loses is the one that hands he considered as physically alive but cold. As I turned to go, the Prophet called morally dead. despairs first and the one that wins is the me back to him and said: ‘Hudhayfah, on no one that holds out longer. The role of army account do anything among the people (of Speaking about ‘hearts’ and their intelligence in such situations often proves the opposing forces) until you come back relationship to guidance and error, he to be a crucial factor in determining the to me.’ once said: “There are four kinds of hearts. outcome of the battle. The heart that is encased or atrophied. ‘Yes,’ I replied. At this stage of the confrontation the That is the heart of the or ungrateful Prophet, peace be on him, felt he could “I went on, inching my way under cover of disbeliever. The heart that is shaped into use the special talents and experience darkness until I penetrated deep into the thin layers. That is the heart of the munafiq of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman. He decided mushrikin camp and became just like one of or hypocrite. The heart that is open and bare to send Hudhayfah into the midst of the them. Shortly afterwards, Abu Sufyan got up and on which shines a radiant light. That is enemy’s positions under cover of darkness and began to address his men: the heart of the mumin or the believer. to bring him the latest information on their ‘O people of the Quraysh, I am about to Finally there is the heart in which there situation and morale before he decided on is both hypocrisy and faith. Faith is like a his next move. make a statement to you which I fear would reach Muhammad. Therefore, let every tree which thrives with good water and Let us now leave Hudhayfah to relate what man among you look and make sure who is hypocrisy is like an abscess which thrives happened on this mission fraught with sitting next to him...’ on pus and blood. Whichever flourishes danger and even death. more, be it the tree of faith or the abscess of “On hearing this, I immediately grasped the hypocrisy, wins control of the heart.” “That night, we were all seated in rows. hand of the man next to me and asked, ‘Who Abu Sufyan and his men - the mushrikun are you?’ (thus putting him on the defensive Hudhayfah’s experience with hypocrisy of Makkah - were in front of us. The Jewish and clearing myself). “Abu Sufyan went on: and his efforts to combat it gave a touch of tribe of Banu Qurayzah were at our rear sharpness and severity to his tongue. He and we were afraid of them because of our ‘O people of the Quraysh, by God, you himself realized this and admitted it with a wives and children. The night was stygian are not in a safe and secure place. Our noble courage: “I went to the Prophet, horses and camels have perished. The Banu dark. 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11 Disaster Relief Efforts

Sudan Flood Relief Torrential rains in Sudan have destroyed over 110,000 homes due to heavy flooding, affecting over 650,000 people. Flooding has affected people of the city of Khartoum as well as countless villages in surrounding rural areas where mud homes and structures have been completely destroyed. It will take many years for such places to rebuild what they had before. Hidaya Foundation is accepting donations and will be working with partners and volunteers native to Sudan to administer aid.

Pakistan Flood Relief Heavy monsoon rains have once again caused devastation in . Hidaya Trust, Hidaya Foundation’s partner organization in Pakistan has a strong infrastructure of over 300 team members across 8 district operation offices. We are active year round with nearly thirty projects and experienced in providing disaster relief throughout the country for over 20 years, and will continue our efforts to bring aid and improvement to the region.

West Coast Fires Relief All over the West Coast there are major fires burning, prompting evacuations for more than half a million people. So far, millions of acres and thousands of homes and businesses have burned in California, Oregon, Washington and surrounding regions as most states are having a record year in damage from fires, and it is said that the fire season has not even peaked. Hidaya is working with local volunteers and organizations to assist families and individuals in their times of need.

Please donate Zakat & Sadaqah towards disaster relief efforts to help families in need.

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