MERCY TO GOD’S FAMILY : The Messenger of God, Prophet Mohammed, pbuh, said: ‘All creatures are God’s family; and God loves them most who treat His family well and kindly.’(Baihaqi: Anas) The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘Only those who are merciful will be shown Mercy by the Most Merciful. Show mercy to those who are on earth, He who is in heaven will show mercy to you.’ (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi; Abdullah ibn ‘Amr)
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Prophet’s guidelines
Experts like immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta are saying that good hygiene and quarantining, or the practice of isolating from others in the hope of preventing the spread of contagious diseases, are the most effective tools to contain COVID-19.
Do you know who else suggested good hygiene and quarantining during a pandemic?
Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, over 1,300 years ago.
While he is by no means a "traditional" expert on matters of deadly diseases, Muhammad nonetheless had sound advice to prevent and combat a development like COVID-19.
Muhammad said: "If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it; but if the plague outbreaks out in a place while you are in it, do not leave that place."
He also said: "Those with contagious diseases should be kept away from those who are healthy."
Muhammad also strongly encouraged human beings to adhere to hygienic practices that would keep people safe from infection. Consider the following hadiths, or sayings of Prophet Muhammad:
"Cleanliness is part of faith."
"Wash your hands after you wake up; you do not know where your hands have moved while you sleep."
"The blessings of food lie in washing hands before and after eating."
And what if someone does fall ill? What kind of advice would Muhammad provide to his fellow human beings who are suffering from pain?
He would encourage people to always seek medical treatment and medication: "Make use of medical treatment," he said, "for God has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it, with the exception of one disease—old age."
Perhaps most importantly, he knew when to balance faith with reason. In recent weeks, some have gone so far as to suggest that prayer would be better at keeping you from the coronavirus than adhering to basic rules of social distancing and quarantine. How would Prophet Muhammad respond to the idea of prayer as the chief—or only—form of medicine?
Consider the following story, related to us by ninth-century Persian scholar Al-Tirmidhi: One day, Prophet Muhammad noticed a Bedouin man leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bedouin, "Why don't you tie down your camel?" The Bedouin answered, "I put my trust in God." The Prophet then said, "Tie your camel first, then put your trust in God."
Muhammad encouraged people to seek guidance in their religion, but he hoped they take basic precautionary measures for the stability, safety and well-being of all. In other words, he hoped people would use their common sense.
Dr. Craig Considine is a scholar, professor, global speaker, and media contributor based at the Department of Sociology at Rice University. He is the author of The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View (Blue Dome Press, 2020), and Islam in America: Exploring the Issues (ABC-CLIO 2019), among others.
The views expressed in this article are the author's own.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Coronavirus: UAE prayers at places of worship suspended for 4 weeks
Coronavirus: Prayers at UAE mosques, other places of worship suspended for four weeks
Last updated on March 16, 2020 at 08.27 pm

(alamy.com/ae)
Congregational prayers, including those offered on Friday, have been suspended across all mosques in the UAE for a period of four weeks. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) said late on Monday that the decision was taken to avoid the spread of Covid-19 and protect public health.
The decision applies to all places of worship like temples and churches.
The decision was based on the directives issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention. It was guided by a fatwa issued by the UAE Fatwa Council.
"At mosques, only the Azan (call for prayer) will be given out to alert worshippers about prayer times. Mosque doors will remain closed," the GAIAE said. "The words 'pray at home' will be repeated twice at the end of the Azan."
The call that signals the start of a prayer won't be made. Ablution halls at mosques will also be closed. "The situation on the current Covid-19 pandemic will be reassessed after four weeks."
The GAIAE appealed to all mosque-goers and worshippers to comply with the directive and offer their five daily prayers at home.
The UAE Fatwa Council had previously urged Muslims suffering from respiratory or immunity issues to avoid congregational prayers. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was closed to visitors from Sunday. Authorities in Sharjah had earlier suspended the gathering of worshippers at churches, including services, prayers and other activities.
ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Alas Muthawalli saheb is no more
Janab Alhaj Nattamkar Abdul Wahab saheb, Muthawalli, Neel Field Mosque, is no more. Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajiwoon.
He has been the Muthawalli of the mosque the past about 50 years efficiently administrating and expanding it beautifully with new buildings to accommodate increasing namazees.
The commercial spaces constructed under his management for the benefit of the mosque are a testimony of his great services.
I know him since my young days.His sincere and dedicated services are appreciated by all. He did his best to improve the masjid and its revenue.
He was connected with the Ambur Muslim Educational Society and served it being an executive body member. He was a very humble, honest and friendly person, the like of whom are rare.
He has created a sort of history by serving the mosque for as long as some 50 years.
We have lost a great Muthawalli who stood for honest and dedicated service till his last breath. Let us pray for his maghfirat and sabr to his bereaved family.
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MYM - By A A Ravoof Sahib, editor Deccan Times - Article in The Hindu Tamil

தற்போது நூலகச் செயல்பாடுகளைக் கவனித்துவரும் சேயன் இப்றாகிம், “ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் புத்தகத் திருவிழாவின்போது புதிய புத்தகங்களை வாங்குவதை வழக்கமாகக் கொண்டுள்ளோம். அனைத்து இலக்கிய இதழ்களும் இங்கு வாங்கப்படுவதால், அவற்றில் குறிப்பிடப்படும் சமகால முக்கியப் படைப்புகள் அனைத்தையும் தேடி வாங்கிவிடுகிறோம். தவிர, பலரும் தங்கள் புத்தகச் சேகரிப்பை நூலகத்துக்கு அன்பளிப்பாக வழங்குவதும் உண்டு. நிச்சயம் இந்த ஊருக்கு இது ஒரு பொக்கிஷம்தான். இப்படி ஒவ்வொரு சிறு நகரங்கள், கிராமங்களும் உயிரோட்டமான நூலகம் ஒன்றைக் கையில் கொண்டால் அடுத்த தலைமுறைக்கு மகத்தான வாசலை அது திறக்கும்” என்றார்.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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The Supreme Court prioritised communal harmony
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/peace-and-justice/article29938535.ece
Peace and justice: On Ayodhya verdict
In paving the way for a Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Supreme Court prioritised communal harmony over all else
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Hats off to the Supreme Court
The honourable Supreme Court's landmark judgment pronounced today unanimously by a five judge bench in the Babri Masjid dispute case is welcomed wholeheartedly by all Indians whatever may be their faith.
People like me believe that it is the best possible historic judgment. No doubt the honourable judges and the lawyers who argued the case should have taken much pain and struggled to place their points before the Court. Their attempts have been fruitful. They deserve praise and appreciation.
It is hoped the Muslim personal law board which always said that it would accept the s/c verdict will accept the judgment now and make India happy forgetting legal omissions and commissions if any according to them.
We should not forget the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah entered into by Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) despite the fact that it was one sided.
The fact remains that the long pending issue has been resolved in a peaceful manner and we are enjoying it. People's belief in judiciary has increased. The verdict is the best possible one. Let us safeguard our unity and integrity which are the strength of our country.
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