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Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Iman has sixty odd or seventy odd branches. The uppermost of all these is the Testimony of Faith: ‘La ilaha illallah’ (there is no true god except Allah) while the least of them is the removal of harmful object from the road. And shyness is a branch of Iman.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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The MCA Women’s Committee is honored to share the writings of talented sisters in the “Sister’s Space” section of the weekly newsletter. We hope you enjoy these poems written by two young sisters in our community. If you or any other sister you know would like to contribute articles, poems, or any other content to this special section of the newsletter, please email your submissions to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Abyssinia By: Khadija Elgaili Elmahi
Abyssinia, the heart of the land of origins, the earliest country to peacefully embrace Islam, the birthplace of the domesticated coffee plant, the presence of 80 different unique ethnic groups. Abyssinia, the origin of sayidina Bilal (R.A), a place that welcomed the companions of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW), a home, a safe place and protection for the earlest accepters of Islam. Abyssinia, where you would never feel lonely, where the feeling of companionship is always motivated. Abyssinia, brimming with the smell of coffee and compassion, between the long roads, growing closer to the rugged-mountain sight, full of green scenery from left to right. Everyday, sipping the bright yellow sun with a bit of sweetness, tasting the soft air, and seeing the scent of mixed shades of blue. THE HIJABI QUEEN Abyssinia, found in the sharp Horns of Africa, By: Maysam Ibrahim beneath the stars, in the vast north, growing east, They see the outside and judge the inside when I watch closer, the beam of light to Africa shining, They always wonder what I really hide calling my black pride, and the smell of Shiro reaching out. Now comes the time for me to explain As I walk through the garden ground, That I cover my head and not my brain the mosquitos, accompanying me, wanting a taste of my sweet blood, bringing my method of pausing and slapping into life. That hijab runs in my blood and vein She, with her dancing hands, lets go of the round injera, Hijab is not just a piece of cloth falling back, returning to the hands that created it. Hijab is a path to the heaven’s doors The shiro, shining sharp with a shimmer of dark orange, I cover myself, I do it for my Lord overpowering the strong scent of seasoning, My beauty is not for the world and pieces of chickpeas is the key to our togetherness. Never meant to be exposed I am home, where I feel embraced among this mosaic culture, Hijab is a symbol for a righteous woman where she felt proud, to the depth of her soul, A woman who stands and fights for her vision and her witnessing presence saw the definition of black pride. Hijab is a protection for the pious believer Abyssinia, full of freedom fighters who, seeked for the taste of freedom that influenced, Just like a vest that protects a soldier my views to become part of this achievement. So, to all the girls who shine everyday The land that protected the oppressed under the kingdom of Najashi, Keep your head up because you are brave the land where equality and unity runs in the blood of Abyssinians. Don’t let people affect you with what they say A place where people are not discriminated based on their color, You are a winner when you live by your faith a place that respects the woman’s honor. Never allow the stereotypes to let you down Abyssinia, what’s the catch? Because you are a queen and hijab is your crown! “Pride of the motherland”
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Abdullah ibn Jahsh was a cousin of the Prophet and After the expedition had been on its way for two days, Jahsh and his men at what had happened, more so his sister, Zaynab bint Jahsh, was a wife of the Prophet. Abdullah looked at the texts of the letter. It said, “When because of the acute embarrassment they had caused the He was the first to head a group of Muslims on an you have read this letter, press on until you come Prophet. expedition and so was the first to be called “Amir al- to a place called Nakhlah between Taif and Makkah. They were sorely tormented and the agony weighed Mumineen”-- Commander of the Believers. From there observe the Quraysh and gather whatever heavily on them. Then came the good news that Allah- information you can on them for us.” Abdullah ibn Jahsh became a Muslim before the Prophet -Glorified be He--was pleased with what they had done entered the House of al-Arqam which became a meeting “At your command, O Prophet of God,” exclaimed and had sent down revelation to His Prophet about place, a school and a place of refuge for the early Abdullah as he finished reading the letter. Then he spoke this matter. Imagine their happiness! People came and Muslims. He was thus one of the first to accept Islam. to his colleagues: embraced them, congratulating them on the good news and reciting to them what had been revealed in the When the Prophet gave permission for his Companions “The Prophet has commanded me to proceed to Nakhlah glorious Quran about their action. to emigrate to Madinah to avoid further persecution from to observe the Quraysh and gather information on them the Quraysh, Abdullah ibn Jahsh was the second to leave, for him. He has also commanded me not to go further “They ask you about fighting in the sacred month. Say: preceded only by Abu Salamah. Emigrating was not a with anyone of you who is against the purpose of this Fighting therein is an enormity as well as preventing new experience for Abdullah. He and some members of expedition. So whoever desires martyrdom and is in (people) from the path of God and disbelief in Him. his immediate family had migrated before to Abyssinia. total agreement with this expedition can accompany me. Expelling people from the Masjid al Haram is a greater This time, however, his migration was on a far bigger Whoever is not in agreement, may turn back without sin in the eyes of God. Moreover, persecution is greater scale. His family and relatives--men, women and children, blame. “ than killing.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2: 212). migrated with him. In fact, his whole clan had become “At your command, O messenger of Allah,” they all When these blessed verses were revealed, the Prophet’s Muslims and accompanied him. responded. “We shall go with you, Abdullah, wherever the mind was eased. He took the caravan and ransomed the There was an air of desolation as they left Makkah. Their Prophet of God has commanded.” prisoners. He became pleased with Abdullah ibn Jahsh homes appeared sad and depressed as if no one had and his men. Their expedition was certainly a major event The group continued until they reached Nakhlah and lived there before. No sound of conversation emanated in the early life of the Muslim community . . . began to move along the mountain passes seeking from behind those silent walls. information on Quraysh movements. While they were thus The Battle of Badr followed. Abdullah ibn Jahsh fought Abdullah’s clan were not long gone when the alerted engaged, they saw in the distance a Quraysh caravan. in it and was put to a great test, but a test to which his Quraysh leaders came out and made the rounds of the There were four men in the caravan--Amr ibn al-Hadrami, faith was equal. districts in Makkah to find out which Muslims had left and Hukm ibn Kaysan, Uthman ibn Abdullah and his brother Then came the Battle of Uhud. There is an unforgettable who had remained. Among these leaders were Abu Jahl Mughirah. They were carrying merchandise for the story involving Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his friend Sad ibn and Utbah ibn Rabiah. Utah looked at the houses of the Quraysh--skins, raisins and other usual Quraysh stock in Abi Waqqas concerning an incident that took place during Banu Jahsh through which the dusty winds were blowing. trade. the Battle of Uhud. Let us leave Sad to tell the story: He banged on the doors and shouted: The Sahabah conferred together. It was the last day of During the battle, Abdullah came to me and said, “Aren’t “The houses of the Banu Jahsh have become empty the sacred months. “If we were to kill them,” they agreed, you making a dua to God?’ and are weeping for its occupants.” “Who were these “we would have killed them in the inviolable months. people anyway,” said Abu Jahl derisively, “that houses To do so would be to violate the sacredness of this “Yes,” said I. So we moved aside and I prayed, “O Lord, should weep for them.” He then laid claim to the house month and expose ourselves to the wrath of all Arabs. when I meet the enemy, let me meet a man of enormous of Abdullah ibn Jahsh. It was the most beautiful and If we leave them alone for a day so that the month will strength and fury. Then grant me victory over him that I expensive of the houses. He began to dispose freely of its be completed, they would have entered the inviolable might kill him and acquire spoils from him.” To this my texts as a king would share out his possessions . precincts of Makkah and thus be secure from us.” prayer, Abdullah said Ameen and then he prayed: Later, when Abdullah ibn Jahsh heard what Abu Jahl had They continued consulting until finally they agreed to “Let me meet a man of great standing and enormous done to his house, he mentioned it to the Prophet, peace pounce on the caravan and take whatever merchandise fury. I shall fight him for Your sake, O Lord, and he shall be upon him, who said: they could as booty. Before long, two of the men were fight me. He shall take me and cut off my nose and ears captured and one was killed; the fourth escaped. and when I meet You on the morrow You will say, “For “Aren’t you satisfied, O Abdullah, with what God has what were your nose and ear cut off?” And I would reply, given you instead, a house in Paradise?” Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his men took the two prisoners “For Your sake and for the sake of Your Prophet.” And and the caravan on to Madinah. They went to the “Yes, messenger of God,” he replied, and became at then You would say, “You have spoken the truth . . .” Sad Prophet, peace be upon him, and informed him about peace with himself and completely satisfied. continues the story: what they had done. The Prophet was greatly upset and Abdullah ibn Jahsh had scarcely settled down in Madinah strongly condemned their action. The prayer of Abdullah ibn Jahsh was better than mine. when he had to undergo one of the most testing I saw him at the end of the day. He was killed and “By God, I did not command you to fight. I only experiences. He had just begun to taste something of mutilated and in fact his nose and his ear were hung commanded you to gather information on the Quraysh the good and restful life under the sponsorship of the on a tree with a thread. God responded to the prayer of and observe their movements.” He granted a reprieve to Ansar--after going through persecution at the hands of Abdullah ibn Jahsh and blessed him with martyrdom as the two prisoners and he left the caravan and did not the Quraysh--when he had to be exposed to the severest He blessed his uncle, the Leader of Martyrs, Hamzah ibn take a single item from it. test he had ever known in his life and carry out the most Abdulmuttalib. The noble Prophet buried them together in difficult assignment since he became a Muslim. Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his men then knew that they had a single grave. His pure tears watered the earth anointed fallen into disgrace and felt certain that they were ruined with the fragrance of martyrdom. The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be on him, because of their disobeying the command of the Prophet. commissioned eight of his Companions to carry out the Abdullah ibn Jahsh was a cousin of the Prophet and They began to feel the pressure as their Muslim brothers first military assignment in Islam. Among them were his sister, Zaynab bint Jahsh, was a wife of the Prophet. censured them and avoided them whenever they passed Abdullah ibn Jahsh and Sad ibn Abi Waqqas. He was the first to head a group of Muslims on an one another. And they would say, “These went against the expedition and so was the first to be called “Amir al- “I appoint as your Commander the one who can best command of the Prophet.” Mumineen”-- Commander of the Believers. bear hunger and thirst,” said the Prophet and gave the Their discomfiture grew when they learnt that the standard to Abdullah ibn Jahsh. He was thus the first to Abdullah ibn Jahsh became a Muslim before the Prophet Quraysh had taken the incident as a means to discredit be made amir over a contingent of believers. entered the House of al-Arqam which became a meeting the Prophet and denounce him among the tribes. The place, a school and a place of refuge for the early The Prophet gave him precise instructions on the route Quraysh were saying: “Muhammad has defiled the sacred Muslims. He was thus one of the first to accept Islam. he should take on the expedition and gave him a letter. month. He has shed blood in it, plundered wealth and He commanded Abdullah to read the letter only after two captured men.” When the Prophet gave permission for his Companions days’ travel. to emigrate to Madinah to avoid further persecution Imagine the extent of the sadness felt by Abdullah ibn 7 from the Quraysh, Abdullah ibn Jahsh Makkah. From there observe the Quraysh defiled the sacred month. He has shed an unforgettable story involving Abdullah was the second to leave, preceded only and gather whatever information you can blood in it, plundered wealth and captured ibn Jahsh and his friend Sad ibn Abi by Abu Salamah. Emigrating was not a on them for us.” men.” Waqqas concerning an incident that took new experience for Abdullah. He and place during the Battle of Uhud. Let us “At your command, O Prophet of God,” Imagine the extent of the sadness felt by some members of his immediate family leave Sad to tell the story: exclaimed Abdullah as he finished Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his men at what had migrated before to Abyssinia. This reading the letter. Then he spoke to his had happened, more so because of the During the battle, Abdullah came to me time, however, his migration was on a far colleagues: acute embarrassment they had caused the and said, “Aren’t you making a dua to bigger scale. His family and relatives--men, Prophet. God?’ women and children, migrated with him. In “The Prophet has commanded me to fact, his whole clan had become Muslims proceed to Nakhlah to observe the They were sorely tormented and the “Yes,” said I. So we moved aside and I and accompanied him. Quraysh and gather information on them agony weighed heavily on them. Then prayed, “O Lord, when I meet the enemy, for him. He has also commanded me not came the good news that Allah--Glorified let me meet a man of enormous strength There was an air of desolation as they to go further with anyone of you who is be He--was pleased with what they had and fury. Then grant me victory over him left Makkah. Their homes appeared sad against the purpose of this expedition. done and had sent down revelation to His that I might kill him and acquire spoils and depressed as if no one had lived So whoever desires martyrdom and is Prophet about this matter. Imagine their from him.” To this my prayer, Abdullah there before. No sound of conversation in total agreement with this expedition happiness! People came and embraced said Ameen and then he prayed: emanated from behind those silent walls. can accompany me. Whoever is not in them, congratulating them on the good “Let me meet a man of great standing Abdullah’s clan were not long gone when agreement, may turn back without blame. news and reciting to them what had been and enormous fury. I shall fight him for the alerted Quraysh leaders came out “ revealed in the glorious Quran about their Your sake, O Lord, and he shall fight me. and made the rounds of the districts in action. “At your command, O messenger of He shall take me and cut off my nose Makkah to find out which Muslims had Allah,” they all responded. “We shall go “They ask you about fighting in the and ears and when I meet You on the left and who had remained. Among these with you, Abdullah, wherever the Prophet sacred month. Say: Fighting therein is an morrow You will say, “For what were your leaders were Abu Jahl and Utbah ibn of God has commanded.” enormity as well as preventing (people) nose and ear cut off?” And I would reply, Rabiah. Utah looked at the houses of from the path of God and disbelief in “For Your sake and for the sake of Your the Banu Jahsh through which the dusty The group continued until they reached Him. Expelling people from the Masjid Prophet.” And then You would say, “You winds were blowing. He banged on the Nakhlah and began to move along the al Haram is a greater sin in the eyes of have spoken the truth . . .” Sad continues doors and shouted: mountain passes seeking information on God. Moreover, persecution is greater than the story: Quraysh movements. While they were “The houses of the Banu Jahsh have killing.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2: 212). thus engaged, they saw in the distance a The prayer of Abdullah ibn Jahsh was become empty and are weeping for its Quraysh caravan. There were four men in When these blessed verses were revealed, better than mine. I saw him at the end of occupants.” “Who were these people the caravan--Amr ibn al-Hadrami, Hukm the Prophet’s mind was eased. He took the day. He was killed and mutilated and anyway,” said Abu Jahl derisively, “that ibn Kaysan, Uthman ibn Abdullah and the caravan and ransomed the prisoners. in fact his nose and his ear were hung houses should weep for them.” He then his brother Mughirah. They were carrying He became pleased with Abdullah ibn on a tree with a thread. God responded laid claim to the house of Abdullah ibn merchandise for the Quraysh--skins, raisins Jahsh and his men. Their expedition was to the prayer of Abdullah ibn Jahsh Jahsh. It was the most beautiful and and other usual Quraysh stock in trade. certainly a major event in the early life of and blessed him with martyrdom as He expensive of the houses. He began to the Muslim community . . . blessed his uncle, the Leader of Martyrs, dispose freely of its texts as a king would The Sahabah conferred together. It was Hamzah ibn Abdulmuttalib. The noble share out his possessions . the last day of the sacred months. “If The Battle of Badr followed. Abdullah ibn Prophet buried them together in a single we were to kill them,” they agreed, “we Jahsh fought in it and was put to a great Later, when Abdullah ibn Jahsh heard grave. His pure tears watered the earth would have killed them in the inviolable test, but a test to which his faith was what Abu Jahl had done to his house, anointed with the fragrance of martyrdom. months. To do so would be to violate equal. he mentioned it to the Prophet, peace be the sacredness of this month and expose upon him, who said: Then came the Battle of Uhud. There is ourselves to the wrath of all Arabs. If we “Aren’t you satisfied, O Abdullah, with leave them alone for a day so that the what God has given you instead, a house month will be completed, they would have in Paradise?” entered the inviolable precincts of Makkah and thus be secure from us.” “Yes, messenger of God,” he replied, and became at peace with himself and They continued consulting until finally they completely satisfied. agreed to pounce on the caravan and take whatever merchandise they could as Abdullah ibn Jahsh had scarcely settled booty. Before long, two of the men were down in Madinah when he had to undergo captured and one was killed; the fourth one of the most testing experiences. escaped. He had just begun to taste something of the good and restful life under the Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his men took sponsorship of the Ansar--after going the two prisoners and the caravan on through persecution at the hands of the to Madinah. They went to the Prophet, Quraysh--when he had to be exposed to peace be upon him, and informed him the severest test he had ever known in about what they had done. The Prophet his life and carry out the most difficult was greatly upset and strongly condemned assignment since he became a Muslim. their action. The Prophet, peace and blessings of God “By God, I did not command you to be on him, commissioned eight of his fight. I only commanded you to gather Companions to carry out the first military information on the Quraysh and observe assignment in Islam. Among them were their movements.” He granted a reprieve Abdullah ibn Jahsh and Sad ibn Abi to the two prisoners and he left the Waqqas. caravan and did not take a single item from it. “I appoint as your Commander the one who can best bear hunger and thirst,” Abdullah ibn Jahsh and his men then said the Prophet and gave the standard knew that they had fallen into disgrace to Abdullah ibn Jahsh. He was thus the and felt certain that they were ruined first to be made amir over a contingent of because of their disobeying the command believers. of the Prophet. They began to feel the pressure as their Muslim brothers The Prophet gave him precise instructions censured them and avoided them on the route he should take on the whenever they passed one another. And expedition and gave him a letter. He they would say, “These went against the commanded Abdullah to read the letter command of the Prophet.” only after two days’ travel. Their discomfiture grew when they learnt After the expedition had been on its way that the Quraysh had taken the incident for two days, Abdullah looked at the texts as a means to discredit the Prophet and of the letter. It said, “When you have read denounce him among the tribes. 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