MUSLIM UMMAH IN UGANDA CEREBRATES THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY (MAULID)

OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD .S.A.W.W

Issue 007 By Shykh Adam Sebyala lowing highlights of his speech-- …. Assalam Aleikum …. (….. I IN THE FOCUS OF WISDOM congratulate the Imam of the time “ Do not feel (Al-Mahdi), the entire Muslim ashamed for giving nation and in particular my audi- little, because refusal ence upon the birthday of our is smaller than that ”. prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w) and “ Charity is the adorn- his grandson, Imam Ja’far Ssadiq ment of destitution , (a.s). I pray to Allah to bless you while Gratefulness (to In Uganda, several functions were all on this important day, on organized to mark the birth day of which the pillars of Kisra palace Allah) is the adorn- Saturday 18th January 2014/16th Awwal2014/16th Rabbil Saturday 1435 A.H 18th January Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w). At broke down, and the flames in the ment of riches ” Kibuli, the Muslim interim admin- Persian fire temple which was istration headquarters, a number of Imam Ali (a.s) Ahlul-bait Muballigeen attended, urning for 2000 years was extin- and urged Muslims to enquire on guished. He invited the human that particular Madh’heb to go and race to the true religion of peace, INSIDE THIS ISSUE seek for answers, not to follow the for the Qur’an highly praised him controversial allegations. And in in the following as; “Muhammad Birth Anniversary cerebration1 Makerere, the Iran cultural coun- is the messenger of Allah and cil, Kampala organized another those who were with him……’’. Education in Islam 1 function. Shykh Sa’eed Shamsy In the previous verse, the men and blessed the occasion with the fol- women with him are uncompro- Message from the mising on evil but are lenient Editorial 2 Education in Islam. had Imam Muhammad al- “developed experimental General Knowledge- Baqir (a.s) who taught theolo- method which is the greatest Ahlulbait 2 What Type of Knowledge? gy to Hisham bin Hakam, pride and tool of the modern The greatest challenge for the Mus- Ahadith to Zurarah bin A'yan, mind. When Roger Bacon Islam And Society 2 lims of the twenty first century is the and science to Jabir bin Hay- proclaimed that method to issue of bringing together of the two yan. In our Imams, we see the Europe, five hundred years Questions Answered 2 sciences, religious and secular, in example of a single source for after Jabir bin Hayyan, he

such a way that knowledge brings the religious as well as secular owned his illumination to Islamic Laws 3 people closer to God and gives sciences. the Moors of Spain, whose

meaning to the life on this earth. This The western science is based light had come from the Book Review 3 is not impossible because historically Occasions and events 4 on experimental method. Let Muslim East." . the Muslims have done that in the me just quote something about past. Right from the days of Imam the alchemy of Muslims from By Sheikh Muhammad Muhammad al- Baqir (a.s.) till the Will Durant's The Story of Mukasa downfall of the Muslim empire. We Civilization, Muslim

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MESSAGE FROM THE What was said about Imam the Umayyad caliphate, and the Zurarah ibn A'yan, Muham- EDITORIAL TEAM Ja’far As-Sadiq (a.s) bloody wars which finally led to mad ibn Muslim, Mu'minu 't.- Dear our readers, Allamah Tabatabai writes: the fall and extinction of the Taq, Hisham ibn al-Hakam, Assalam Aleikum! Umayyads. The greater oppor- Aban ibn Taghlib, Hisham ibn tunities for Shi'ite teachings We congratulate you upon Salim, Hurayz, Hisham al- Kal- Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad, the were also a result of the favour- bi an-Nassabah and Jabir ibn the birth of prophet Mu- son of the Fifth Imam, was born able ground the Fifth Imam had hammad and wish you Al- Hayyan (the alchemist). Even in 83/702. He died in 148/765 prepared during the twenty some important Sunni schol- lah’s blessings that come according to Shi'ite tradition, years of his Imamate through ars such as Sufyan ath- with the celebration of this poisoned and martyred through the propagation of the true Thawri, Abu Hanifah, the great day on the Islamic the intrigue of the 'Abbasid ca- teachings of Islam and the sci- founder of the Hanafi school of liph al-Mansur. After the death ences of the Household of the calendar. We hope that you law, al-Qadi as-Sukuni, al- will always participate in of his father he became Imam Prophet. by Divine Command and decree The Imam took advantage of Qadi Abu 'I-Bakhtari, and oth- the efforts to keep the name ers, had the honour of being of the prophet high by lov- of those who came before him. the occasion to propagate the During the Imamate of the Sixth religious sciences until the very his students. It is said that his ing him through love to his Imam greater possibilities and a end of his Imamate, which was classes and sessions of in- progeny, in application more favourable climate existed contemporary with the end of structions produced four thou- of Ayat al Mawaddah. for him to propagate religious the Umayyad and beginning of sand scholars of and teachings. This came about as the 'Abbasid caliphates. He in- other sciences. a result of revolts in Islamic structed many scholars in differ- lands, especially the uprising of ent fields of the intellectual and By Sheikh Abdul Wahed the Mus’waddah to overthrow transmitted sciences, such as EDITING STAFF Mayega

Publisher ISLAMIC SOCIETY HUJJATUL ISLAM Your Questions Answered SHK . SAEED SHAMS Christianity and Islam Qn1. Do you know that Editing Director The Question of Hijab: Suppression Or Liberation? prophet Mohammad's SHK. MUHAMMAD "Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?" This name is mentioned 4times MUKASA question is one which is asked by Muslim and non-Muslim in the ? (SERUTEGA) alike. For many women it is the truest test of being a Mus- The

lim. name Muhammad is men- Chief Editor The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim wom- SHK.S. ADAM AL- tioned four times in the en observe HIJAB (covering the head and the body) be- MALIKY Qur’an. The particular in- cause Allah has told them to do so. stances follow:: Assistant Chief Editor "O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believ- 1.Al Imraan 3: 144; Mu- SH,ABDUL WAAHID ing women to draw their outer garments around them hammad is no more than MAYEGA (when they go out or are among men). That is better in an apostle order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not 2.Al-Ahzaab 33: annoyed..." [Noble Quran 33:59] 40; Muhammad is the TO: Other secondary reasons include the requirement for modesty father of no man among AL-BAYAAN NEWS in both men and women. Both will then be evaluated for intelli- you. gence and skills instead of looks and sexuality. An Iranian AND VIEWS. 3.Muhammad 47: 2; As school girl is quoted as saying, "We want to stop men from P.O BOX 26175, for the faithful who do treating us like sex objects, as they have always done. We want Kampala (U) good works and believe E-mail: them to ignore our appearance and to be attentive to our per- [email protected] sonalities and mind. We want them to take us seriously and in what has been revealed Tel: 00256414500078 treat us as equals and not just chase us around for our bodies to Muhammad 00256700724933 and physical looks." A Muslim woman who covers her head is 4.Al-Fatah 48: 29 :– Mu- making a statement about her identity. Anyone who sees her hammad is God’s apos- will know that she is a Muslim and has a good moral character. tle. To be continued By Luyimbaazi Issah Katungulu

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Cont: from last Issue “ You have a good example in Allah’s Messenger for who- OBSERVATION OF SOURCES OF SHARIA ever hopes for God and the last day of Judgment, and remem- bers God” ( 33 : 21 ). RABIL AWWAL These two verses defi- ’ He it is who made the sun a shining brightness and nitely prove that prophet “ Whoever obeys the Prophet (s.a.w.w) has surely obeyed Allah (s.w.t) ” ( 4 : 80) . the moon alight, and or- Muhammad (s.a.w.w) The Quran is not only silent on the details of things which dained for its mansion that was just a male-man can change over times, it’s also silent on the rules of worship you might know the com- whose only job was to which can never change . For example , the Quran in twenty putation of years and reck- deliver the Holly or No- five places commands the Muslims to perform the daily ob- oning. Allah did not create ble Quran to mankind . ligatory Prayers ( Salaat ) ,But not once has Allah ( s.w.t ) it but with truth’’ Surat He was a teacher and a explained how Mulsims are to perform their Prayer , Yunus 5 commentator of the ( The only exception to this statement is that of “ Salaat’ul Quran, Even his actions, ‘ Khaw , ” the prayer said in the Battle field or when or 1st - Migration of prophet to when one is in Danger) . silent approvals are a This silence on the part of the Quran , we do believe , was for source of guidance to the specific purpose of forcing people to go to the prophet mankind, especially 10th - Marriage of prophet Mu- of Islam (s.a.w.w), ask him for details and follow his exam- hammad and Hazrat Khadija Muslims . ples. to the next issue Allah (s.w.t) says in the 10th -Death of Hazrat Ab- Holly Quran….Next is- By sheikh Muhammad Mukasa Sserutegga dul-Mutalib (a.r.)- sue. Grandfather of Holy Prophet( s)

28th Safar - Holy Prophet amongst themselves. Similar to this day, his grandson (pbuh) Death 11AH OUR LIBRARY/BOOK Imam Ja’far Ssadiq (a.s) was also born. The Imam fol- REVIEW lowed his grandfather’s footsteps, implemented and ob- Treatise On Rights (Risaalat al served his teachings morals and behaviors. huquuq): Imam Zain al Abidiin I am very pleased and I have a lot of respect for the good 15th - Building (Risaalat al huquuq). message in the speech of the vice chancellor, Makerere University Kampala in which he mentioned the non- Quba'a The Right of the Brother partisan policy with regard to students and the education (1st mosque in Islam) The right of your brother is curriculum. If students of different religious background are welcome here, then I am glad to inform you that Al- 17th- Birth of the that you know that he is your Mustafah Islamic College in Uganda also applies the hand, your might, and your same policy. We teach all students, Shia and Sunnis, Prophet Mohammad strength. Take him not as a without any discrimination. This is in line with our poli- (p.b.u.h.) 53 before Hi- weapon with which to disobey cy of promoting religious détente and rapprochement. The OC- “Officer in charge” of Bugoloobi police station jra God, nor as equipment with Mr. Muhwezi Donald, the jurisdiction in which the col- which to wrong God's crea- lege falls thanked Shykh Shamsy and Shykh Yusuf tures. Do not neglect to help Makanga, welcomed the college and praised Islam as the 17th- Birth of Imam only religion which emphasizes higher degree of disci- him against his enemy or to pline. Jafar Al-Sadiq(a.s.) - give him good counsel. If he The establishment of Al-Mustafa Islamic college on the obeys God, well and good, but foundation Islam is a gift from God since it is in the line 82 A.H of the efforts to reduce evil and criminal acts. He casti- if not, you should honour God gated those who misconceive Islam and relate it to terror- more than him. And there is no ism, and mentioned several criminal personalities be- 25th -Death of strength save in God. longing to other faiths, but who were not blamed on basis of their religions. His last word was LONG live Al- Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) .to next issue Mustafah, and the wish to have cooperation with the Uganda police force. By Luyimbaazi Issah Katungulu

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Your supplication Teachings The versatile genius of Imam Ja'far as.-Sadiq Dua Before Studying in all branches of knowledge was acclaimed throughout the Islamic world, which attracted students from far-off places towards him till the strength of his disciples had reached four Oh Allah! Make thousand. The scholars and experts in Divine useful for me Law have quoted many ahadith (traditions) 17TH RABBIL AWWAL MARKS THE BIRTH what you have from Imam Ja'far as.-Sadiq. His disciples com- OF PROPHET MUHAMMED AND HIS taught me and GRANDSON IMAM JA’FAR AS-SADIQ (A.S) piled hundred of books on various branches of science and arts. Other than fiqh (Islamic juris- teach me BREIF BIOGRAPHY OF IMAM SADIQ (A.S) prudence), hadith (tradition), tafslr (exegesis of knowledge that the Holy Qur'an), etc., the Holy Imam also im- Name; Ja’far ibn Muhammad parted mathematics and chemistry to some of will be useful to

Title; As-sadiq his disciples. Jabir ibn Hayyan at.-Tusi, a fa- me. mous scholar of mathematics, was one of the By name; Abu Abdullah Imam's disciples who benefited from the Oh Allah! I ask Birth date; 17th Rabbil Awwal , 83A.H in Medina Imam's knowledge and guidance and was able to write four hundred books on different sub- you for the un- Died; 15th Rajab, 148 A.H jects. It is an undeniable historical truth that all derstanding of Name: Muhammad the great scholars of Islam were indebted for the prophets and their learning to the very presence of the Ahlu Titles: Al-Mustafa the memory of 'I-Bayt who were the fountain of knowledge By name: Abu Qasim and learning for all. Allamah ash-shibli writes the messengers, in his book Siratu'n- Nu'man: "Abu Hanifah and those near- Birth date: He was born in Mecca on 17th Rabbiul Aw remained for a considerable period in the at- wal in the year of Elephant est to you. tendance of Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq, acquiring Buried: At Mosque in Medina from him a great deal of precious research on fiqh and hadith. Both the sects - Shi'ah and Mother: Aminah bint Wahab (a.s.) Oh Allah! Make Sunni - believe that the source of Abu Hani- my tongue full of Died: He died on the 28th of Safar in the year 11A.H. He fah's knowledge was mostly derived from his was buried in Madina. association with Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq." The your remem-

Age: 63 Imam devoted his whole life to the cause of brance and my religious preaching and propagation of the heart with awe of teachings of the Holy Prophet and never strove for power. Because of his great knowledge and you.

fine teaching, the people gathered around him, giving devotion and respect that was his due. Oh Allah! You do By Sheikh Yousuf Muniir Makanga This excited the envy of the 'Abbasid ruler al- Mansur ad-Dawaniqi who fearing the populari- whatever you Imam Ja’far As-sadiq (A.s) In World His- ty of the Imam, decided to do away with him. wish, and you are tory Perspective Religious Condition my availer and The holy Imam Ja'far as.-Sadiqwas the sixth in the The downfall of the Umayyads and the rise of protector and succession of the twelve Apostolic Imams. His epi- the 'Abbasids constituted the two principal thet was Abu 'Abdillah and his famous titles were plots in the drama of Islamic history. This was best of aid. as-Sadiq, al-Fadil and at.-Tahir. He was the son of a most chaotic and revolutionary period when Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the Fifth Imam, and his mother was the daughter of al-Qasim ibn Muham- the religious morals of Islam had gone down By L.I.Katungulu mad ibn Abi Bakr. and the teachings of the Holy Prophet were Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq was brought up by his grand- being neglected, and a state of anarchy was father, Imam Zaynu 'I-'Abidm in Medina for twelve rampant. It was amidst such deadly gloom that years and then remained under the sacred patron- the virtuous personage of Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq age of his father Imam Muhammad al-Baqir for a stood like a beacon of light shedding its luster period of nine- teen years. to illuminate the ocean of sinful darkness Imamate: After the death of his holy father in 114 around. The world got inclined towards his AH, he succeeded him as the Sixth Imam, and virtuous and admirable personality. thus the sacred trust of Islamic mission and spiritu- al guidance was relayed down to his custody right

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