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VOLUME 2 NO. 3 ST. PAUL | MINNEAPOLIS MARCH 2009 | RABI AL-AWWAL 1430 WWW.DARALHIJRAH.COM

Water
by Abdikadir M. Ibrahim
made up of combination of three mol-
ecules, one oxygen atom and two hydro-
gen atoms (H2O). However, the surface
of the earth is about 75% water, only 1%
is drinkable water, 97% is salt seawater
abdikadir @ daralhijrah.com and 2% is frozen water in ice caps.
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Benefits and Facts
Definition & introduction
Water is the cornerstone of life; it is
an essential base of our daily life. All

W ater has five properties. It is

universal, meaning almost everything
dissolves in water. It has less dense as
a solid...ice floats. For example, lakes
freeze from the top than down, the
temperature inside the water is much
warmer than the outside temperature. It
has a high specific heat; it takes energy
to change the temperature of the water
because it absorbs and releases energy
very slowly. For instance, our body’s
temperature is constant, whether it is
very cold in the winter or very hot in the
summer. It constantly stays the same; for
example, 98.8 degrees Fahrenheit or 37
degrees Celsius, there will be no chang-
es at all. It has a high tensile strength;
it is very hard molecule, for its particles
stick together very tightly. For example,
if a person lands on water facing his or
her stomach down, he or she does not
sink, but rather they would stay on the
surface. It also has a high heat of evapo-
ration; an example of it is when people
run, they heat up, and their body would
react by sweating, then this water of
sweating cools them down. Water is
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living beings’ life depends on water.
No body can count all the benefits that
living beings acquire from water. Water
is what makes human body to maintain
health; it controls bodily heats, assists to
excrete toxic substances through perspi-
ration and urination. More quality water
we drink is more healthier that our body
would be. It is water that keeps our mus-
cles to maintain stronger, without drink-
ing enough water our bones, muscles,
and also our whole body system gets
weaker. Besides, we would lose weight
without drinking stable amount of water,
which could lead us into Chronic Cel-
lular Dehydration that could cause our
body to be weakened and to be suscep-
tible to be affected. For that reason, our
immune system would be paralyzed
and suppressed; thus, our health would
be in danger. We inhale and/or exhale
water by means of oxygen from the air,
which 75% of its surface is water. In ad-
dition, all the chemical reactions in our
body occur in water as a result of that
we exhale carbon dioxide. Plus more
than portion of our body is water. As
mentioned in the Qur’an, the Muslim

Final Love
by Fartun Ahmed 'Qodow’
The Art of Giving
fahmed @ daralhijrah.com & Today’s Result
page 6A-7A now are taking serious measures in
being involved with the community
by Mohamed Samatar themselves because of the recent
msamatar @ daralhijrah.com rumors of some Mosques were
page 3A master mind the recruitment. With
the lack of education and any evi-
dence, most Somali parents are lis-
tening to the only source, the media.

T But the flip side to this story is how

he sovereign of service once Somali parents are over reacting and
said “The best way to find yourself is to lose overprotecting.
yourself in the service of others.” - Mahat-
ma Gandhi Scrutiny in our community:
Sometimes I think the best job in The Merriam-Webster dictionary
the world besides being everything, defines scrutiny as a close observa-
[Married couple] is giving back to the community and tion and surveillance. Since the story
Introduction many energetic, smart, youth today broke out in late December last year,
and use their minds to differentiate are taking advantage of the service almost all media reporters are knock-

A prominent English writer

Aldous Huxley once stated “There’s
only one corner of the universe you can be
certain of improving, and that’s your own
self.” Believe it or not the slogan of
“me, myself, and I” is more impor-
tant then most people believe it to
be.
When most people think about in-
dividuality they unite it to thinking
outside the box and being a creative
person, the core of individuality is not
about any of those aspects but to the
deeper understanding of dedication
to careful thought and consideration.
Islam preserves mankind to think
between right and wrong instead of
co-siding with others to execute it for
you. The essence individuality stands
on is; the choice to make your own
standards while ignoring what others
perceive to be correct or in their con-
formity level.
Love Before Marriage
A famous philosopher once quoted
“Love never dies a natural death. It dies
because we don’t know how to replenish its
source. It dies of blindness and errors and
betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it
dies of weariness, of withering, of tarnish-
ing.” Love is the strongest affection
needed in their communities and ing on the doors of Mosques, homes,
giving back. The past six months, and even some other places such as
an incident has occurred in the Twin college campuses attempting to find
Cities concerning Somali young men some information of the disappear-
went back to their homeland to fight ances of the boys. However, many
along with Islamic Militia. Everyone be appalled to hear the greater scru-
has heard this story, so I will not go tiny is coming from the Somalis in
into detail. However, what is hard to the community. For example a youth
believe is the one who have to suffer who travels to a local mall to hand
for this horrible act are the Somali out flyers for an upcoming event at
youth next door who are the back- a Mosque might hear comments like
bone of the Somali community. “Have not you heard, stop what you are
doing and run home” or in another inci-
The Awakening in the Somali Com- dent a shop owner might ask “Where
munity: is this from?” and not even accept the
Many families have now just arose flyer afterwards. If the adults and
from lack of caring of their kids and elders are doing an absurd actions

Fadliga iyo Mucjisada Life Making 101 Poem: Mother Change! Faa’iidooyinka Axaadiista
4A Qur’aanka 4A 5A 8A 8A Nabiga (scw)
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jsamatar @ daralhijrah.com aali @ daralhijrah.com In this issue of Dar Al-Hijrah Times, we chose water as our theme. With only 3%
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clean water. What this means is that majority of people do have accessibility to
clean water. If you are reading this issue, it is more than likely that you are on
good hand of being to drink clean water at this moment or, better yet, buy a sealed
bottle of water, equivalent in price with a bus faire ticket. The Prophet (pbuh) said
©2009 | All rights reserved that“No one can refuse surplus water without sinning against Allah and against man.”
And amongst those Allah will ignore on the Ressurection Day is “the man who,
The Dar Al-Hijrah Times is published every month throughout having water in excess of his needs, refuses it to a traveler...” (Hadiths).
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not necessarily represent the views of advertisers or personal writ- to how we handle our waters.
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The Art of Giving & Today’s Result: continued from page 1A
and can not even lift our community out from this scrutiny and adding more
observation then needed, how will we ever be out from this scrutiny. I be-
lieve it caused many youths to rethink about what they are doing. In this
generation youth are here to help and build the community with knowledge
both in Islam and other academics, but the community, elders including
parents are giving back in a dreadful form. [PROGRAMS] To seek knowledge is a sacred responsibility and binding
Volunteerism:
Youth volunteers are the heart of any community. It is because of them
that communities are able to organize organizations, social services, confer-
ences, playgroups, health services, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless,
open libraries, run schools, teach our kids and the list goes on. Paid employ-
ees only make up a small part of the social services network; without volun-
teers such accomplishments would not come to a standstill. Dawah, the call
of people to the right path of Islam, is understood in many approaches, and
many Muslims are taking the advantage and teaching people about Islam
and its values.
Thus, I conclude that the Muslim community is going through difficult
times; nevertheless, we should keep our heads up high and strong and know
that Allah (swt) said in the Qur’an, “Verily, with every difficulty there is relief, with
every difficulty there is relief.” (94:5-6). May peace and blessing be upon you
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Saturday March 28, 2009 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Salahudin Islamic School ( at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center)
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Open House at
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Saturday April 2nd & 16th, 2009 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
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That is the Question
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Closer Look At
Dar Al-Hijrah’s Programs
action upon every Muslim, female or male. Being part of a Muslim community
that resides within a non-Muslim nation, a great responsibility rests upon every
Muslim's shoulders to understand and convey the religion of Islam in the noblest
way that has been taught and preached by our great teacher prophet Muhammad
(pbuh).
Therefore, Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah has established programs on Friday, Satur-
days, and Sundays. These weekly programs focus on people from any educational
level including students, the principle that guide fellow Muslims in their daily
lives and the essence of Islam. The programs include:
Salahudin Islamic School is one of the Dar Al-Hijrah‘s Islamic schools that
currently service students of all ages. Its curriculum includes memorization
of the holy Qur’an, Islamic Beliefs (Aqeedah), reading and writing Arabic,
Islamic manners (Tarbiyah), Islamic history (Seerah), prophet’s way of life
(Hadith), jurisprudence (Fiq), and remembrance of Allah (Thikr). It is has
been serving the Muslim community in Minnesota for a number of years. It
has passed through different level of situations that has encouraged its staffs,
students, parents, teachers to double their efforts to promote for the wellbeing
of the societies. Now, Salahudin School reached a level which its students es-
tablished to form a Salahudin Student Union. To enroll please contact us (612)
227-8374/(612) 298-3021 or info@daralhijrah.com
Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council (DYC) shall welcome any Muslim youth in
the state of Minnesota to enhance their religion and culture, expand their educa-
tional level, strengthen between families and youth ties, and establish non-vio-
lent methods for peace, institute integrity, and work for better future. To work
with or become a member, please contact us 612-644-3864 (612) 481-4423 or
chairs@daralhijrah.com
Salahudin Student Union (SSU) is a student organization that helps youth
get more involved in Islamic activities and to get Muslim youths involved in
the community and keep their Islamic values. SSU is a branch of Dar Al-Hijrah
Youth Council that deals with younger students. It works closely with students
in elementary and middle school, operates a bi-yearly journal, holds Islamic
events, workshops, and producing documentaries regarding issues in our
society. To work with or become a member, please contact us (612) 226-0134
ssu@daralhijrah.com
Salahudin Journal is published by Salahudin Student Union; a group of
youths from Salahudin Weekend Islamic School. It is produced bi-yearly, and
this is part of the community that promotes education and knowledge. Every
issue discusses current affairs in the community, Islamic, health, science,
education, literature, entertainment, and many more. To become a columnist
(Somali/English) or subscribe, please e-mail us sj@daralhijrah.com
Dar Al-Hijrah Times is a newspaper that is published monthly by SSU of-
ficials and members of Dar Al-Hijrah. The newspaper discusses current news
both in the world and community at large.
Karmel-AlHikmah Islamic School (KAHIS) is a private Islamic school
based in South Minneapolis, offering high quality academic and Islamic in-
struction. It is an elementary school for children 3 to 5 years of age. The school
intends to grow by adding a grade each year insha’Allah. To enroll please
contact us (612) 227-8374
Tajreed Sareeh (Sahih Bukhari): Being one of the six major Hadith collec-
tions, Sahih Bukahri is the most authentic book after the Quran. Written by the
Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari, this book covers almost
all aspects of life in providing proper guidance of Islam such as the method of
performing prayers and other actions of worship directly from Muhammad.
General Information:
Instructor: Imam Sharif Mohamed
Email address: halaqa@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-481-4423/612-226-0134
Day(s): Fridays
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah
Type of the Program: Teachings of Bukhari book (Hadith)
Qisasul Ambiya: Muslims regard those individuals chosen by Allah as the
divine Prophets of Islam. All Prophets brought the same basic message of
worshipping one God and abstaining from any form of idolatry. Allah has also
mentioned in the Quran several times “And whoever obeys God and the mes-
senger, these will be [in paradise] with the prophets and the truthful and the
martyrs and the righteous, upon whom God has bestowed favors", thus Qisiul
Ambiya will not only teach you about the stories of the Prophet’s but also the
untold stories of History. Starting from Prophet Adam this book will take you
all the way to the common era of the 21st century. Many unrevealed questions
of today’s society such as division, land, and even war will become as clear as
crystal because the Prophets of Allah not only held lessons they held history.
Instructor: Imam Sharif Mohamed
Email address: halaqa@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-481-4423/612-226-0134
Day(s): Saturdays
Time: 7-8:30pm
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Closer Look At
Dar Al-Hijrah’s Programs cont’d
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah
Type of the Program: Teachings of History of Prophets
Life Making 101 : In today’s world where everything is being flipped from it is original aspect, Islam and
Muslims are going through several major changes. Therefore, in this program we will put Islamic Education
into practical skills and practices of everyday life inshAllah. Our intention of this program is for it to be a
model to follow by placing everything in its original place instead of flip flopping it from its innovative site.
The program will consists of lectures, discussions, specific study cases, research in particular topics and of
course learning from one of the profound Islamic author’s book ( Mukhtasar Saheh Bukhari~ Abijamra). Just
as many other courses in life require significant policies we intend to make our polices ones that will evolve
directly from the teachings of this program, in other words teachings will involve an itinerary of actions that
will prolong through an individuals lifetime inshallah.
General Information:
Instructor: Abdikadir Ibrahim
Email address: lifemaking101@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-227-8374
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Instantly after Fajr- 8:00 AM
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah
Type of the Program: Lecture, discussion & teaching of Bukhari book
Dar Al-Hijrah Health Screening Service: DAHHSS is a free and accessible health service provided
by Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Civic Center for the community in partnership with the Minnesota Department
of Health, where memebers of the community can check their blood pressure, diabetes, weight, height, and
child and teen check ups.
New Dar Al-Hijrah Masjid (mosque): This masjid is currently open and serves for four (4) prayers
including Friday sermons starting at 1pm with morning and afternoon Islamic schools (dugsi). It is located
at Cedar Ave. and E. Lake St.
3015 Cedar Ave. S. | Minneapolis, MN 55407 | 612.226.5661 | info@daralhijrah.com
Yearlong Children School:
This new program is on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm at the center. Contact for more
information at 612.227.8374 | 612.423.5401
Sh. Ali Sufi: Islamic weekend school on
Saturdays and Sundays | 2pm - 5pm
Iftin: Islamic weekend school on
Saturdays and Sundays | 8am - 12pm
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UPDATE: Life Making 101 Course
As we wrap up our sixth unit in Life Making 101, our skills are growing at an
immensely high speed. In last months edition we had started working on the Do’s
and Don’ts of Leisure time, but just a few weeks ago we finished up that unit. In
that unit we have learned that in Islam leisure time is not very prevalent because
Muslims have very well structured timelines, which allows them to not really have
any time leftover. We learned that if there is leisure time which is again rare, to
spend that time in worship such as reading the Quran, writing something benefi-
cial, taking a nap, and so on. We then studied the different types of games that were
played during the time of the Prophet which included horseback riding, archery,
wrestling and many more. Finally we finished up that unit by learning about games
and activities that are permissible and forbidden in Islam. As for our final assign-
ment we wrote up a definition to leisure time including a list of activities that are
allowed and are not allowed.
That is when we started our sixth unit which was finance and budget as a Muslim
organization. In this unit which we are still currently in, we have been making a
list which hovers around 200 ways to create funds for an organization or business.
These ways included banks sales, silent auctions, private dinners, and many others.
As the needs of the Muslim population continue to grow we need to develop a
financial base so that we can better fund our centers, programs, and needs this is
exactly what we are hoping to get from this unit. As our wrap up assignment we
will be writing up the best ways in creating income, our needs, and how to meet
those needs. Shortly after that we will be starting our newest unit on Manners and
Character in Islam.
Finally, as far as our Hadith book goes we are almost finished, if I am not mis-
taking we have learned over 220 hadiths (the book totals about 300 hadiths) When
learning these hadiths we learn how they can be applied to our lifestyles and in fact
many of theses hadith can and are answers to everyday questions. Life Making 101
is exactly that making life, reconstructing life, or changing life whatever you may
want to call it is a course worthwhile.
Life Making 101 is a course that is offered at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Civic
Center on Saturdays and Sundays from Fajar Prayer until 8am
Vol. 2 No. 3 | March 2009 - Rabi Al-Awwal 1430
Fadliga iyo Mucjisada Qur’aanka
by Hamza Said
hsaid @ daralhijrah.com
Fadliga Quraanku aad iyo aad ayuu u Wayn Yahay:
N abi Muxamed (S C W) isa goo kahad laya qiimah iyo fadliga uu
Qur’aan ku leeyahay waax uu yidhi:
“Qofkii akhriya xaraf ka mida qur’aan ka ilaahay waxa uu lamid yahay qof shaqaystay 10
xasano, isagoo sii waday hadal kiisa waxa uu yidhi ma odhanayo alif laam miim waa xaraf
ee alif waa xaraf, laamna waa xaraf , miimna waa xaraf.”
Mucjisada:
Sida lawada ogsoon yahay quraanku waa daawo iyo
mucjiso miiran. Wuxuuna daawo u yahay qofkii ku
dhaqma, ee qof walba daawo uma ahan. Marka waxaan jeclaadey inaa halkaa ku
soo gudbiyo aayadaha iyo suuradaha quranka ugu fadliga badan.
Fadliga Faataxadu Leedahay:
Asaxaabiga Abuu sacid oo Rasuulka SCW misaajidka
kula jira wuxuu yiri: Rasuulkaa wuxuu igu yiri: “Abuu
sacidow ma waana ku bareyn quraanka suurada ugu wayn
intaana misaajidka ka bixin,” markaas aan xoogaa joognay
ayaan waxaa arkay Rasuulka SCW oo bixi raba, markaas inta
qabtay ayaan Rasuulka ku iri: “miyaadan iga balan qaadin
inaa I bartid suurada quraanka ugu way intaana misaajidka
ka bixin?” Markaasaa Nebigu yiri: “(1)Waa alxamdu lilaahi
rabil caalamiin, (2) Sabcu mathaanii, (3) Wal quraani cadiim.” Marka waa Faatixada,
saddexdaa magacna ayadaa leh.
Fadliga Aayatul Kursi Leedahay:
Asaxaabiga Ubayi waxaa laga wariyey nuu yiri: Rasuulkaa wuxuu yiri isagoo
waydiinaya su’aal asaxaabigaas: “Abaa mundirow! magaraneysaa kitaabka Alle
(quranka) aayada ugu fadliga badan? Markaasuu saxaabiga ku jawaabey: Ilaahey iyo
Rasuulkiisa garanaya. Saa mar labaad ayuu Rasuulka SCW ku celiyey su’aashaad kor ku
xusan. Markaasuu Abaa mundir yiri: “haa, waa aayatul kuris”, markaas Rasuulka SCW
farxad darteed buu gacanta si naxariis leh fiiraha uga dhuftay, wuxuuna yiri: “cilmi ayaan
kuu hanbalyeynaayaa Abaa Mundirow.”
Fadliga Labada Aayadood Ee Suuratul Baqara:
Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: “Habeen qofka aqriya labada aayadood ee suuratul
baqara u danbaysa ku falin.” Macnaha waxay uga filan yihiin qiyaamu leylka iyo
sharta insiga iyo jinniga….labada nooc waa suura gal, intaba waa la yiri.
Fadliga Labada Aayadood oo Baqara U Danbeeya oo La Isku Daray:
Cabbaas waxaa yiri: Waxaa is ag fadhiyey Nebiga iyo Maliku Jabriil, ayagoo is
ag fadhiya ayaa waxay maqleen albaab laga furay samada shanqartiisa, markaas
Malaku Jabriil ayaa cirka fiiriyey, oo yiri: “Sharqartaa maqlaysid waa albaab samada
ku yaal, oo manta ka horna aan la furin.” Markaasaa albaabkii cusbaa malagbaa
ka soo dagay. Markaasaa Jabriil Nebiga u sheegay, oo ku yiri: “Albaabkii cusbaa
waxaa ka soo baxay malag, malagaas oo aan waligiis maanta ka hor u soo bixin dhulka.”
Markuu Jabriil war bixintaa siiyey Nebiga SCW ayaa malagii cusbaa Nebiga ayuu
salaamay, wuxuuna malagii yiri: “Waxaa ku bishaareysataa labo nuur oo adiga lagu
siiyey, oo aan Nebi kaa horeeya la siiyay jirin waa suuratut faatixa & labada aayadood
oo baqara ugu danbeeya.” Intaa markuu Malagii Nebiga u sheegay wuxuu ku daray:
“Hal xaraf oo ka mid ah aqrin maysid ilaa waa lagu siinayaa.” Macnaha waxaa laga
wadaa faatixada iyo labada aayadood waa duco oo haddaa aqriso ducadaas waa
lagaa aqbalayaa. Marka halkaa waxaa ku ogaanay faatixada iyo labada aayadood
oo baqra ugu danbeeya inay duco yihiin, oo haddaa aqrisid ducadaa farta lagaa
saaraayo.
Fadliga 10ka Aayadood ee Suuratul Kahfi Ugu Horeeya:
Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: “Qofkii dusha ka xifdiya tobanka aayadood oo suura-
tul Kahfi ugu horeeya, waxaa laga badbaadiya sharta ninka il cawir.” Gaalkii dhibta
badnaa 10ka aayadood oo suuratul Kahfi u horeysa ninkii dusha ka qabta shartiisii
wuu ka badbaadey.
Fadliga Suuratul Fatxi ( Inaa Fatax):
Cumar Ibnu Khadaab (A.K.N) wuxuu yiri: waxaan u imaaday Rasuulka SCW markii
xudaybiya laga soo laabtay oo aan wali wadada ku sii jirno, markaasuu Nebigu wuxuu
yiri: “Habeenkaan waxaa la igu soo dajiyey suurat, suuradaasoo aan ka jeclahay ad-
duunka waxa yaal kuligiis.” Markaasuu aqriyey Suuratul Fatxi. (inaa fatax).
Fadliga Suuratul Tabaarak:
Rasuulka Alle SCW wuxuu yiri: “Hal suurat quraanka ku jirta, oo sodon aayadood
ah, saaxiibkeed way u shafeeco qaadaa maalinta qiyaame, ilaa shafeecadeeda laga aqbalo,
suuradaasna waa Tabark.”
Fadliga Suuratul Kaafiruun:
Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: “Suurada Kaafiruun layiraahdo waxay u dhigantaa
quraankoo afar loo qaybiyey qeyb ka mid ah.”Aanis Ibnu Maalik wuxuu yiri: Nebiga
wuxuu yiri: “Suuratul Kaafiruun waxaa aqridaa goortaa seexaneysid maxaa dhacay
qofkii aqriya suuradaas shirki banaankuu ka yahay.”
Fadliga Qulhuwale:
Sacidul Qudriye wuxuu yiri: Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: “Ilaaha nafteydu gacan-
tiisa ku sugan tahay ku dhaartaye; suuratu qulhu wale waa thulathul quraan.” Xadiis
kale oo Abu Hureyra warinaayo wuxuu yiri: Rasuulka SCW wuxuu yiri: “Qulhu
walaahu axad waa saddex meelloo meel quraanka.”
Fadliga Labada Mucawadeeynka (suuradah falaq naas):
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Asaxaabiga Cuqba layiraahdo wuxuu yiri: Rasu-
ulka SCW wuxuu igu yiri: “Cuqbow miyaadan ogeyn
11 aayadood habeenkii xalay ahaa in la igu soo dajiyey,
11kaas aayadoodna wax la mid ah aan waligeed horay loo
arkin waa Qul acuudu bira bil falaq iyo Qul acuudu bira
binaas.” Sidoo kale Cuqba wuxuu yiri: anigoo Nebiga
SCW la socdo, oo meel maka u dhaw mareena, saa waxaa
imaatay dabeyl xun, oo mugdi iyo modow daran wadata,
markaas Rasuulka SCW wuxuu guda galay inuu Alle magan
galaayo, oo akhrinaayo Qul acuudu bira bil falaq iyo Qul
acuudu bira binaas. Markuu Nebiga labadaa suuradood
Alle ka magan galay, wuxuu yiri: “Yaa Cuqma, labadaan
ku magan gal, waayo Ilaah mid magan gala wax labadaan
la mid ah oo ku magan galo maba jireen”
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Water: continued from page 1A
Sacred book, the whole life is made from water.
Dehydration kills us faster than the famine and
hunger. It is recommended that average person should
drink about couple glasses of water everyday, some
say eight ounce of water. In order for one to maintain
healthy and function well mentally he or she should
drink enough water so that his or her brain would
work properly. Human joints need more water to do
their work right; as an example, water makes the joints
to obtain lubrication, so that they can remain in mois-
ture and avoid frictions.
We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, so our
lungs would remain moistures; otherwise, it gets stiff
and cannot take O2 and CO2 in and out. Our Kidneys
take out waste products from our body; for example,
uric acid and lactic acid, so in order for these waste
products to be taken away from the body, they have to
dissolve in with water. Our back is supported by spinal
cord, and liquid-water is stored in it. Thus, if there is
no water in its system, it could not make movements,
which allows us to move and do the work.
Beyond that, is the pregnant woman; she needs more
water than any other person, from day one when she
starts having morning sickness up to when she gives
birth. Even though she needs water all the time as any
other person, she requires more water during her gesta-
tion period. In addition, some part of her fetus’s cell’s
growth depends on how much water and nutrients, she
has consumed. Hence, water allows her to transfer the
nutrient from her body to her fetus. Water helps the
mother to excrete the waste products easily and avoid
constipation, which usually is common during gesta-
tion period. Amniotic fluid (the cover of the baby) is
mostly water. Suppose the mother drinks more quality
water, the chance of having a health baby is higher
than when she does not drink enough quality of water.
Plus the baby would receive enough milk from her
after parturition.
Furthermore, in many cases a lot of food that people
eat depends on water. When there is plenty of rain,
the land becomes prosper so all living creatures in-
cluding humans would have something to eat. On the
other hand, if there is a drought, there would be no
crops, which almost the partial of the world’s popula-
tion depends on it. The drought causes starvation and
hunger; it could cause the lack of milk and meat from
the animals who most people’s daily lives depend on
them. Animals’ lives are also based on water as people
do, thus without rain, they would not maintain a life
and in turn, people would not receive neither meat nor
milk from the animals.
With water, we purify ourselves; we wash in water,
swim, and cook from it. Because of water, we remove
the toxin and poison from what we eat. Besides, almost
everything we drink or eat is related water to some
extent; for instant, according to researchers, the milk
we drink is about 83% water, the watermelon 84%;
Diet Coke contains 98% water, and many other juices
that we drink.
Moreover, all the reactions that happen in our body
occur in water. Hydrologists denoted that the diges-
tive system requires water. For example, our main
body component of blood plasma is 92% water, the
human fetus, which is the growing physical vehicle is
90% water. The blood, which conveys our fluid and
nutrient to our body, is 90%, water. Brain, which is
the center and controller of our whole body, is 85%
water. Similarly, a kidney which makes the process
and refreshment of fluid in our body system is 82%,
water. Muscles are the primary movers of our body,
and 75% of it is water. Liver that metabolizes and re-
moves the toxin from our body and about 69% of it is
water; the structural supporters of our body system are
bones that contain 22% water.
As above examples illustrates without water these
Vol. 2 No. 3 | March 2009 - Rabi Al-Awwal 1430
organs could not do their work. Water allows and 4. Kreger, Chris. “Importance of water” Exploring the
makes easy for our body to transfer the food, oxygen, Environment.” 2 Feb. 2002.
carbon dioxide, and all the other chemical reactions 5. Wheeling Jesuit University/NASA Classroom of
that take place internal and external of our body. the future. 17 Mar. 2008
Overall, 70% of our body is water. For example, if a 6. Qura’an, the Muslim Holy book. (21:30) (23: 12)
person’s weight is 200bl and step on scale about 120 (25:48-49, 54) (35:27) (86:5-6).
of that weight is water. On the other hand, when it
comes to lose weight, water is very significant be- ...............................................................................
cause it does not contain calories, cholesterols, and its
sodium is pretty low. Thus, a person can lose weight Poem: MA
easily just by urinating and sweating.
by Luulay Abdirahin Osman
Islam losman @ daralhijrah.com
As Qur’an talked about everything that has some
value for human life, it clearly stated in number of Ma why stand behind me,
times the importance of water; thus life originally Hiding under my hijaab?
made from water according to the Qur’an. “Have not Why are you troubling me,
those who disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth Making me cry every time?
were joined together as one united piece, then we parted If you fly away in the sky,
them? And We have made from water every living thing. How will I catch you?
Will they not then believe?” (21:30). If you hide in the earth,
We conclude from the verse life starts with water, How will I find you?
means without water, there would be no life on earth Where have you gone to
in the first place. Now, National Aeronautics and without telling me?
Space Administration, (NASA) is exploring other God created me,
planets to see whether it had been water in the past, so Then you adopted me
that human beings may live there one day. Scientists but why have you left me all alone?
understand now if place like mars had water; it had Why hide from me?
been a life sometimes in the past, recognizing that life Ma is the joy of the whole world,
depends and originated on water, which Allah (God) I hold you in my eyes not knowing when I wake
stated numerous times in the Qur’an over centuries up.
ago.
In terms of creation Adam was the first human, and How will I live without you, mother?
he was created from clay mixed with water. Allah the Where will I look for you?
Almighty said, “And indeed We created man (Adam) out It’s so lonely without a mother.
of an extract of clay (water and earth)” (23: 12). It means Who has ever been able to replace a mother?
that our life started with water so we partially water if Can anyone tell me what a mother means?
not whole. Eve was the second human, Allah created A mother is but a mother.
her from Adam’s last rib. Eve and Adam married, and If you call me once MA,
Allah gave them many children to populate the earth. My soul will find solace.
Allah said, “And it is He Who has created man from water, I know deep in my heart,
and has appointed for him kindred by blood, and kindred by Allah has called you home,
marriage. And your Lord is Ever All-Powerful to do what but all I ask for is....
He wills” (25:54). As any other living creatures, our return my happiness and peace that you took with
life’s beginning point was water. The offspring were you.
created the combination of male and female sexual
discharge (semen). In here Allah said, “So let man see Why do you play such Hide and Seek with me?
from what he is created! He is created from a water gush- Just once show me your face;
ing forth, proceeding from between the backbone and ribs” All I ask for is your beautiful face.
(86:5-6-7). Humans are coming from the semen from Where is my darling mother?
their fathers’ backbone and semen from their mothers’ Come to me,
clavicle (the collarbone), this was our first develop- Waited for so long.
mental stage. Thus, the lives of all living creatures rely The day has raised
on water to some extent. The evening is about to pass by
On the other hand, Qur’an stated in details the sig- Where can I found you?
nificant of water to our daily lives. We purify ourselves The light has lighted in the house
with water, swim, drink, shower, and cook from it. It Every child has united with their mother
rains to all living things not only for humans, so they Why am I alone forever?
would have prospers and good life. Animals eat from All I have for you is....
the rain; thus, humans would consume more meat and Four words that will make you smile forever
plenty of milk from the animals. Allah said, “And it is “I LOVE YOU MA”
He Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going
before His Mercy (rain); and We send down pure water from
the sky” (25:48).When all the grasses, fruits, and trees
become dry, which has no shadow, or any other things
to use, it is the rain that makes them alive and re-grow OPINIONS
them back again so that they reproduce once again.
Here another verse Allah said, “That We may give life
thereby to a dead land, and We give to drink thereof many
of the cattle and men that We had created” (25:49). It ex- What roles do the Somali youth, parents, reli-
plains when rain rains; it could bring back the grass and gious scholars, community leaders, and profession-
vegetables, which was ruined by the droughts. Again als respectively have to do in order for the Somali
in the Qur’an Allah said, “See you not that Allah sends Community in Minnesota to come together and join
down water (rain) from the sky, and We produce there- hands and bring this community out of this disas-
with fruits of varies colours” (35:27). Rain produces the ter we are in socially? Explain each each category’s
crops, leaves from the trees, and green grass from the role in bringing the community together and what
land, which are our biggest sources on earth. Qur’an effect they might have on the view of others.
has furnished centuries and centuries ago the essence .........................................................................
of water to living beings and especially to human life.
Unfortunately, certain people are either ignoring it Dar Al-Hijrah Times encourages its readers to voice out
or do not want to appreciate the bounty of Allah, in their opinions on issues related and mentioned in the
which He gave them. Then as result, people are draw- publication(s). Letters submitted to DTimes can be either
ing pictures on the water’s surface, which will never TYPED (preferably) or HANDWRITTEN, making your hand
be visible to our sights. It means, when one is looking writing legible, within the range of 500 words, signed,
for an answer, which he or she did not understand its and included all the necessary documents with the
question in the first place letter. Letters can be sent to the following address:
Dar Al-Hijrah Times, 504 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
55454.
Reference:
1. Batmanghelidj, F, M.D. “Why do we need to drink Typed opinions can be sent to
water?” Harmonik Ireland and the dtimes@daralhijrah.com
2. Living Water Workshop. 17 Mar. 2008.
3. Victoria Whitehead. 17 Mar. 2008.
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has provided for us the love we share amid our- and marriage. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said,
selves. We must love Allah that’s the foundation “A woman is normally sought as a wife for her wealth,
for everything else, for every other love. “To Allah beauty, nobility, or religiousness (adherence to Islam),
belongs the kingdom of the heavens and Earth. He gives but choose a religious woman and you will prosper”
life and causes to die. You have no protector or helper be- (Muslim). And he said, “A woman is married for four
sides Allah” (9:116) From the mercy of Allah we things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her
witness that Allah does not burden a soul beyond religion. You should marry the religious woman (otherwise)
what it can take this ease is a manifestation of His you will be a loser”(Bukhari). And he also said, “The
mercy, forgiveness, and compassion which all are whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit of
fundamentals of love. “Allah does not impose on any the world is the pious woman” (Muslim).
self any more than it can bear. For it is what it has earned; Seeking a righteous mate is not just recom-
against it is what it has brought upon itself…”(2: 286) mended for men but also for women as the
Once love for Allah has been established Allah Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) stated “When someone
will instill in our hearts love for one another. Once with whose religion and character you are satisfied asks
Allah has loved one of his servants they need not to marry your daughter, comply with his request. If you do
worry for if Allah loves his servant every creation not do so, there will be corruption and great evil on earth”
on the face of the earth will love that servant. (Tirmidhi). Once commitment and righteousness

Kids
Love is a desire that has been created in all human have been ordered Islam encourages the seeing
beings it is also an essential factor throughout our of one another, this can be proven with the nar-

Corn
daily lives. Love especially before marriage is ration from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) “Go and
imperative for the strongest of love is the love be- look at her (the woman you are considering marrying)
“wher

er
e ever tween a husband and a wife. because this will help your time together to be strength-
y kid ened” (Ahmad). While many traditional mar-
enjoys Marriage in Islam riages still consent without seeing each other’s
equal Homosexuality, dating, and romance have spouses Islam strives to upbringing a marriage
attent
ion” become increasingly popular for the past 50 in which both couples are filled with happiness
years. Now more then ever advocates are fight- that will last throughout hardships and obstacles.
ing for rights to marry the same sex or even have The Islamic process of marriage gives the seeker
equal opportunity when it comes to prostitution, a vivid opportunity to choose it’s spouse granted
with world wide norms like these Islam not only that Islam hopes to create an environment in

Asalaamu ‘Alykum
fellow brothers and sisters! Lights Camera ….. Do
my
encourages marriage but makes it a necessity to which the marriage will be preserved and last as
simply survive in society. Allah has said in the long as their lives. Once all the above conditions
Quran, “Marry the spouseless among you...if they are have been met and the two parties consent to the
not forget to smile and, Action. Hi Kids since our first poor, God will enrich them of His bounty”( 24:32) The marriage the process of the actual wedding cer-
article came out last month, JSSU has been on a tight first word Allah has stated in this verse is mar- emony begins. The wedding process begins with
schedule with many things to do for you but we have riage, this is to imply the importance of marriage the consent: Aisha (R) asked Prophet Muham-
a big announcement for all the kids out there and yes for the reason that in Islam marriage serves as a mad (pbuh) if women must be asked for their
we will be publishing our article this month like we means to emotional and sexual gratification as permission of marriage. Prophet Muhammad
promised so don’t worry, talk about close ones. We well as a means of tension reduction. Islamic mar- (pbuh) replied, “Yes.” She said, ‘The virgin is asked
have to take care of some business and we did and on riage is a religious duty that must be performed for her permission but she gets shy.” Prophet Muham-
March 28, 2009 JSSU is going to the moon, just kid- by those who have the means and ability to ful- mad (pbuh) said, “Her silence is her permission”
ding, but we are going public at the next youth event. fill this obligation. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) (Bukhari and Muslim).
This will be a tremendous start for JSSU because will also said, “Marriage is my tradition who so ever keeps Once the basis of consent has been met the male
be introducing JSSU to everyone who attends Sala- away there from is not from amongst me.” It is a social must conclude the wedding contract by having a
hudiin Islamic School and many others. We will talk necessity because through marriage, families are wali represent the bride. Wali is a male relative
about our group and what we will be doing at educa- established and the family is the fundamental unit of the bride in most cases the father of the bride,
tional lecturers, workshops, fieldtrips and etc. If you of our society. Furthermore, marriage is merely but if he is not available then grandfather, brother,
like what you hear and want to join this group please a justifiable or halal way to indulge in intimacy uncle, ect… would be sufficient enough to stand
contact us at JSSU@daralhijrah.com and yes between a man and a woman. Marriage in Islam in the place of her father. The Prophet (pbuh) said
now we have our very own email. stands to disrupt many sort of sins particularly sin “No marriage contract is valid without a wali(guardian)”
Thank you and PEACE OUT May God Bless that correlates with sexual desires Prophet Mu- (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawood). He further stated “A
You.“Just because you are young does not mean you hammad (pbuh), said, “O young men! Any of you who woman may not act for another in concluding a marriage
cannot make a difference.” ~ JSSU are able to marry should do so. It lowers the eyes and pro- contract, and a woman may not conclude her own mar-
tects the private parts. Any of you who are unable to do so riage contract” (Ibn Majah and Daraqutni). Once
should fast. Fasting is a protection for you.” The im- these conditions have been met and finalized two
mensity of the importance of marriage in Islam is trusted witness must appear. Prophet Muhammad
that it is an obedience to the commands of Allah (pbuh) avowed “There is no marriage except with a
and following the guidance of the beloved proph- wallee and trustworthy witnesses” ( Bayhaqee). This il-
et Muhammad (pbuh) Allah Almighty reveled in lustrates the importance witnesses hold in a wed-
His description of the Messengers: “We sent Mes- ding ceremony. All in all when the above basic
sengers before you and gave them wives and children too” aspects have been met the final facet is then put
(13:38). into place that which shall be the Mahr or wed-
Marriage gives one repose and delight espe- ding dowry that is paid or given to the bride by
Final Love: continued from page 1A cially to the soul since sitting with, looking at, the groom. Allah says (what means): “And give to
and playing with one’s spouse allows the heart to the women their dowry with a good heart, but if they out of
mankind can share with each other it is incom- relax and strengthens it for worship. Without this their own good pleasure remit any part of it to you, take it
patible with hate and non-distinctive with like. the soul would grow tired and turn away from the and enjoy it without fear of any harm” ( 4:4). In western
Love is the finish line to marriage for it cannot be truth. The Almighty says: “Among His signs is that He societies it is believed that the dowry is given to
experienced fully and completely until the vows created for you spouses from yourselves so that you might the bride as a means to purchase the wife but in
have been tied. Islam stresses the importance of find repose with them. And He has placed between you Islam the dowry is given only as an honor and
love especially between the believers to the point affection and mercy. In that there are certainly signs for to show respect. The dowry is to show that the
where our beloved Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) people who reflect” (30: 22). Just within the regula- groom or husband to be is serious in his affection
has linked it with faith and entering paradise. “You tions we live under we stress on the implicitly of to both his wife and up coming life. The Mahr
will not enter paradise until you have faith, you will not have marriage and why we should conduct it, but in an (dowry) can come in many forms contrary to the
faith until you love one another...” Once a community essence marriage creates a human being to be and fact are many opinions which have stated certain
or a whole nation nurtures love and mercy upon feel complete in the heart, not only that marriage amounts the dowry must be. Although the fact of
each other they will develop feelings of affection solely defines to safe guard ones faith amidst the the matter is the Mahr (dowry) is obligatory and
that will correlate to the upbringing of peace and fact that marriage is said to be half of a believers must be paid but as to how much or what of the
justice throughout each individual’s home. faith. In a nut shell marriage in Islam is a highly Prophet (pbuh) has affirmed “Look for one even if it
Love is thee utmost blessing Allah has given us important factor in regards to maintaining a stable was an iron ring” (Bukhari and Muslim). According
after our faith. Throughout our lives we seek love society. It can be said without contradictions that to Ibn Qayyim the best and strongest opinion is
from those who truly have our affection whether in the current era the citizens of the world live in that the Mahr (dowry) can be of anything valu-
they are our parents or the boy next door. Granted marriage should not be classified as an encour- able. Whether it is something of material or of
that in Islam the true meaning and affection of agement but a necessity. intellect as long as it serves a quantity of value
love can only be felt in an environment were true it can be considered and acceptable. The Prophet
friendship and love exist for the correct reason. The Process of Marriage in Islam (pbuh) once said to one of the companions “Go,
Allah has created us in such a matter that we Commitment is the second most important for I have put her under your charge with what you have of
enjoy being loved and loving others. We humans factor when one is considering marriage. Com- the Qur’an” (Bukhari & Muslim). Islam provides
tend to love those who show us kindness, mercy, mitment is the means to an act in course of action for a balanced life in which both the husband and
happiness, and many others to follow. Yet we that is demanded of one, as by position, custom, wife can control many aspects of each others lives
rarely realize the kindness, mercy, and happiness law, or religion. When one is seeking marriage it as long as they look upon Islam for the ultimate
Allah has endowed upon us. The most vital love should be their outmost desire to affiliate with a answer, simply because Islam is not just a reli-
we ought to bestow is love for Allah for Allah soul mate that is truly committed to both the love gion but a way of life.
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The Obligations of a Husband towards His Wife
Divorce rates all around the world are climbing
to there outmost peaks and it’s simply because
neither the wife nor the husband understand their
obligations towards each other. Obligations are
very vital to any relationship for if one performs
his duties then he shall be paid in full for his
duties. To start with in Islam the first fixation that
the husband must obligate to his wife is mainte-
nance, this not only includes clothes, food, and a
roof over her head but also love, kindness, com-
passion, patience, honor and many others alike.
The husband must also provide the wife and
home with protection in his presence she must
feel secure and well adjusted. In Islam a husband
must be forgiving and understanding The Quran
reads: “...and treat them [women] kindly”[4:19} And
the Prophet, (pbuh), says: “[Fear] God, [fear] God in
the matter of women. They are weak partners, a trust from
God with you; and they are made by the divine word per-
missible for you.” He also says: “Whoever of you whose
wife behaves in a disagreeable manner and he responds
by kindness and patience, God will give him rewards as
much as Job will be given for his patience.” Our beloved
Prophet (pbuh) was very considerate and patient
with his wives and should be taken a sole exam-
ple. Although many would consider a husband
and wife to only act as adults each and every time
the Prophet (pbuh) used to play with his wives
mainly Aisha. Thus the husband is obligated to
be relaxed and create an environment in where is
wife is also happy and relaxed.
Patience in an essence is very important in
Islam especially in such a relationship as mar-
riage. With marriage comes the passion and right
to intimacy for marriage is the shield to adultery
and acts of evilness. It is of supreme importance
that the husband shall endeavor to handle the mat-
ters of sexual relations with skill, care and under-
standing. He should keep in mind that his wife is
not an object just for his enjoyment but instead
he should regard her as a partner with whom he
should always seek mutual bliss, satisfaction and
fulfillment. When approaching her he must ap-
proach with loving generosity and tenderness he
should always be aware of her feelings: Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh) stated “...and to assault his woman
without introductory entertainment [to stimulate her] and
so he satisfies his own desire before she can achieve her
own fulfillment.” As for the rest the husband should
help his wife especially in times of sickness. He
shall help to bear the children if Allah blesses
them with children. He shall make sure his wife
attains sufficient knowledge of her religious obli-
gations and encourage her in observing her devo-
tional duties. Once his wife becomes pregnant the
husband will need to be even more considerate
and do as much as he can to lift some ease to-
wards her in times of hardship and pain. Overall
a husband’s duties are plentiful. Allah has created
everything to its capacity and his duties are what
Allah as specified for the husband.
The Obligations of a Wife towards Her Husband
In today’s societies women have classified there
obligations as the “caveman era” in where only in
the past did women have to obligate to their hus-
bands. Surprisingly women have many duties and
obligations to their husbands. If these obligations
were met the whole world could possible live in
peace and harmony. To begin with a wife’s first
duty is to create a home where there is stability and
comfort. The atmosphere of her home should be a
relaxing cool environment where her husband, her
family, and she can be filled with happiness. She
must be faithful and devoted to her husband at all
times when it comes to loyalty he shall receive it
even before her own kin. Her principal responsi-
bility is maintaining her household; she must pre-
pare the meals, sanitize the house, and have the
laundry prepared. Although these are her respon-
sibilities the husband should and can willingly
help her accomplish her duties. What is impor-
tant is the mutual goodwill and love which will no
doubt stimulate each party to alleviate the burden
of the other as much as possible. Although the
wife has the right to demand from her husband, in
the best way possible she should avoid being too
demanding and be content and satisfied with what
he has provided for her. The wife should remain
diligent in that she should take care of herself and
her beauty. She should always smell superior and
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look appealing to her husband’s eye. In essence
the wife has many responsibilities to her husband Poem:
for she is the backbone of the relationship “Our
Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the joy Today, Not Tomorrow
and the comfort of our eyes, and guide us to be models of by Aidrous Ali
righteousness”(25:74). aali @ daralhijrah.com
She shall always withhold his property and not
let anyone into her house without his consent or Today, the darkness has come to us
acknowledgement. As for child bearing the wife Today, our brothers get killed
shall make herself desirable; to be attractive, re- Tomorrow, our sisters will get raped
sponsive, and cooperative. A wife must not deny Tomorrow, our building will get burned down
herself to her husband, for the Qur’an speaks of Tomorrow, our family will die
them as a comfort to each other. Due consider- Tomorrow, our mosques
ation is, of course, given to health and decency. By Our enemies
This is very important in that the Prophet (pbuh) Tomorrow, we will lose our respect
warned wife’s “If a man invites his wife to sleep with him
and she refuses, then the angels send their curses on her till Tomorrow has not happened yet
morning (Bukhari). Women and especially wife’s Now is our time
play a great role in most if not all aspects of so- The brightness has come back to us
cieties. Many of the reasons the world is headed And the day we hold our hands together has come
into a haven of self destruction is because there is We will hold our hands till we die for the sake of Allah
truly a lack of profound mothers and wife’s which and our people
for centuries have served as the backbone to every That day is not later or tomorrow or after tomorrow
community. Yes, it is today and it’s now when my brothers, sisters
and I bring our souls back to ISLAM
Child Bearing Both the Mother and Father
“Youths are corrupt and falling apart!” Nowadays
that is all one hears when it comes to kids. Yet
people haven’t realized the core of the corruption:
it’s the parents. Parenting is very vital and impor-
CROSS PUZZLE
tant in Islam. The main raison d’être marriage is
1
done is so that two individuals can come together
and create a family, ultimately that family is the 2
children. The Quran mentions “Your parents and
your children, you know not which of them is the nearer to
you in usefulness; this is an ordinance from Allah: Surely 3
Allah is Knowing, Wise” (4:11).
Beginning with infancy to adulthood parent’s 4 5 6
obligation is to instill intheir children beliefs, 7
morals, and even values. “Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon 8
him) said, “No child is born except on Al-Fitra (Islam) and
9 10 11
then his parents make him Jewish, Christian or Magian, as
an animal produces a perfect young animal: do you see any 12
part of its body amputated?” (Bukhari). Parenting in
Islam in brief is very imperative especially in that
parenting is a full time job a child never gets too 13
old to be parented. For example have you noticed
how all of a sudden when the child turns 12 they 14
stop coming to the mosque and obeying elders? 15
It’s because their parents have neglected them in
that they have conceived them to be old enough to 16
monitor themselves. Parenting can only be done
17
in the best and complex way if both parents them-
selves are a leading example. This is exactly why
the foundations of marriage are the core principles
18 19
to raising a child. If both the mother and father are
satisfied and convey within each other hospital-
ity, courage, mercy, and knowledge more then
likely the child will adapt to this way of life. In
other words if both the mother and father follow
and lead an Islamic way of life why wouldn’t the
child? Ralph Emerson stated “Be an opener of doors Across
for such as come after thee”. Parents indelibly must 1 GermanCar
be the keys to every door, the shadow to every 3 What is Obligatory in Islam
leader, and most importantly, the guiders of all is
struggles. Communities, nations, and universes 7 Old paperboy's Cry
are built and based on families. Islam stands to 11 Water from the
uphold these very values in order to create hu- Coca Cola Company
manity with balance and proportion. 12 Slender
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Conclusion Arabian peninsula
With that said the topic of marriage by no 16 Black and White Cookie
means can ever be covered fully and inclusive in 17 Obtain
just one article. Marriage is a foundation and a 18 Japanese poemwith 17
growing need in humanity. Creating a marriage syllables
filled with peace and harmony is the objective of 19 Female Sheep
many youngsters. Individuality, love, marriage,
obligations, and parenting are just a few of the
many different doctrines involved in understand- Down
ing marriage especially in Islam. Marriage is a 1 Wherebiceps and triceps are?
religious duty, with intentions of bringing unity 2 Tri
and brotherhood among the people. “The Believers, 4 Spiritual Leader
men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin
the ma`roof (all of Islam), and forbid the munkar (all that
5 Pseudo
is evil; kufr): they observe regular prayers, pay Zakat, and 6 14-Line Shakespeare Poems
obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His 8 Nothing
mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise” (9:71) 9 Shoe String
10 University of Maine City
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Change! Ninkaani walaalki wuxuu ka reebi jiray xumaanta
by Maryan Yusuf mar kasta oo uu ku arko, waana xil weyn oo uu
myusuf @ daralhijrah.com gutay, jawaabta ninka la wacdiyay baxshayna marna
gar ma ahayn, waxaase ninka Alle ku ciqaabay waa
in uu ka hadlay arrin uusan cilmi u lahayn oo maam-
What is today’s assistance?
As the unemployment number raises so does the
dependency for more public assistance. Rent close
to as $700 for a one bedroom apartment, all other
expenses totaled up to a little over $400, more people

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hange. Change.
Change. Change. Change.
This word has been so
overplayed that we have
lost sight in what change
is. It is good that you have
prayed more consistently,
but the mere fact that you
have does not insinuate change. A change in habit
maybe (a good one at that), But true change lies in the
reason why you pray consistently. That is why high-
lighting the reasons behind actions you take could not
be of anymore importance. You must without a doubt
covet Taqwa (bewaring of Allah) for if your not aware
of Allah’s watchful eyes then you, most certainly, are
not “changing” for the right reasons. You must also
master the simple fact that Allah alone wields the
power to change others, you do not. Influence? Maybe
change never comes. Know that you are changing
only yourself, for yourself and by yourself. Remem-
ber Allah says in the Quran, “Allah knows the secrets
of heaven and earth, and He knows what you reveal
and what you conceal. (II. 33).” No one who walks
the earth may know what lies in your heart, but you
better be sure you are changing for you because Allah
repeats in the Quran again, “Whether you show what
is in your mind or conceal it, Allah is well aware of
that and will call you to, account therefore. (II. 284).”
You should be afraid, not only because Allah knows
what your thinking (By all means feel free to be fright-
ened), but because you know that Allah single-hand-
edly has sole ownership, and complete control over
you (Taqwa again). Also remember that if you wish
to change the condition of a people, you must change
the condition of the persons. “Verily never will Allah
change the condition of a people until they change it
themselves (with their own souls) [13.11]” Change is
self evident. When wills to change, he will change.
It is contagious, a flu if you must. Dominating from
host to host. The will of many is hard to ignore. As
notable as a changing current. Undeniable like an omi-
nous cloud. It hangs in the air like stillness before a
hurricane. Irresistibly compelling. Undeniably endur-
ing. But heed closely now my words, for the world to
change you must change at first. For If not one who
wills to change exists…neither does change. Stay
strong
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BYE BYE ANALOG!
WELCOME DIGITAL!
Faa’iidooyinka Axaadiista
Nabiga (scw):
by Asad Muhammad
amuhammad @ daralhijrah.com
ulka Alle ah. Nabigeenna (scw) ayaa maalintii Uxud
yiri: (sidee u liibaanayaan qowm daqray Nabigoodii
isaga oo Alle ugu yeeraya?), markaas ayaa Alle soo
dajiyay: (maamulka waxba kuma lihid, haddii uu
rabo wuu ka toobad aqbalin ama wuu cadaabin illeyn
waa daalimiinee)
In laga cabsado khaatimo xumo maxaa yeelay
ninkii caabidka ahaa wuxuu galay naar, halka kii
caasiga ahaa janno la geeyay. Taas waxay keenaysaa
in aan nina camalkiisu la weynaan ee Alle khaatimo
wacan la weydiisto sidii Rasuulkeennuba (scw) yeeli
jiray.
Xadiiskani wuxuu daliil u yahay Ahlu-sunnaha
aaminsan in Alle qofkii uu doono u dhaafo dambiya-
da shirkiga ka soo haray iyaga oo aan toobad keenin,
sida uu ninkaan caasiga ahba ugu dhaafay isagoo
dambigii ku sii madax adag.
Waxaa habboon qofka muslimka ah in aysan
caradu sawaabka dhaafin ee uu kitaabka Ilaahay ku
dabranaado. Colaadda muslimku u qabo gaalada iyo
faasiqiinta waa inaysan gaarsiin in uu isagu diinta kh-
ilaafo. Ilaahay wuxuu yiri: (yaysan idanku xambaarin
(caro aad u qabtaan qolo) inaad xadgudubtaan inay
masjid alxaraamka idiin diideen awgeed), wuxuu
kale oo yiri Alle: (yaysan idanku xambaarin qolo
caradeed in aydnaan caddaalad samayn ee caddaalad
fala, isagaa Alle ka cabsiga u dhow’e).
Yuhuuddu Markii haweentu caado hesho wax
lama cuni jirin, lamana joogi jirin guryaha, markaas
ayaa asxaabtu weydiiyeen Rasuulka (scw) arrintaas,
markaas ayaa Alle soo dajiyay: ( waxay ku wey-
diinayaan dumarka caadada qaba …), markaas ayaa
Nabigu (scw) yiri (wax kasta ku sameeya (dumarka
dhiigga qaba) u tagis mooyee).
Markii arrinkaasi gaaray Yuhuu-
dii ayay dheheen: Ninkaani
wax kale ma doonayo in uu
arrimahayagoo dhan nagu
khilaafo mooyee. Markaas ayay
yimaadeen Usayd ibnu Xudayr
iyo Cabbaad ibnu bishr, wax-
ayna dheheen: Rasuul Alloow
Yuhuudi saa iyo saa ayay tiri
ee soo uma tagno (dumarka
caadada qaba)?. Markaas ayuu is badalay wajigii
Rasuulku(scw) ilaa aan is niri: Rasuulku (scw) wuu u
carooday …).
Waxaa saaran daaciga iyo mujaahidka in ay xusu-
usnaadaan in aysan gar ahayn in ay khilaafaan waxa
ay dadka ugu yeerayaan. Eeg ciqaabta ku dhacday
ninkaan xumaanta ka reebaya walaalki isaguna ku
dhacaya dambi ka weyn. Taa macneheedu ma aha
in uusan qof dambiile ah qof kale xumaan ka reebi
Karin ee waa in ilaalinta diinta uu uga horreeyo
dadka uu xumaanta ka reebayo.
Qofna camalkiisa janno kuma galayo ee naxariista
Ilaahay ayaa lagu galaa, camalka saalixa ahna sabab
ayuu u yahay ee isagu janno ma gooyo. Rasuulkeen-
nu (scw) wuxuu yiri: “(qofna jannada camalkiisa ku gali
maayo), markaas ayay ku dheheen ma xataa adigana?,
now are realizing that the assistance they receive
from the government is double what they have to
pay for a 600 square feet apartment and necessities.
Imagine trying to live with $437 a month in cash and
$285 in food stamps, which is what a family of two,
would receive. Welfare recipients are up 1% from
last year to 37,000. That’s about 100,000, Minneso-
tans citizens including children, who receive public
assistance and the numbers have not stop yet.
Going Back to the Basics:
In the growing financial crisis today the stakes
are raising and families are doing anything they can
to make ends meet. On the 2nd of June last year is
when I realized that something odd about the weekly
groceries the number of items of food we usually
brought sunk by half. At times I didn’t notice the
amount of food we wasted but know with prices
of food at record highs everything is noticeable.
So that’s when our family started” take the right
amount” procedure which means pour as much as
you need and if you don’t you will be seeing a cut
in your monthly allowance. This crisis has taught us
how to save money without making huge adjustments
to our financial structure, well for us it did. Oprah’s
“What Can You Live Without?” Experiment On
the 2nd of March episode has changed two families
from excessive spending to the very basics with Suze
Orman’s three-step money pledge:
• Do not spend any money for a day.
• Do not use your credit card for a week.
• Do not eat out in restaurants for a month.
Easy but very hard to keep it constant for a couple
months and who knows what kind of an impact it
will have on you and your bank account. From the
struggling middle class all over the media, and the
web, one cannot imagine what toll it has on the lower
class of this economy. But the damage gets harder
and harder if not done something about it now, when
you are more flexible and able find resources how
will you ever dig yourself out. History will be made
when the American people rise up together and help
out their communities and families
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W alaalnimada diineed waxay keenaysaa in

wanaagga la is faro, xumahana la iska reebo. Qofka
la faro wanaag ama laga reebo xumaan isna waxaa
saarann in uu aqbalo.
In Ilaahay laga sheego wax aan aqoon loo lahayn
waxay ka mid tahay dambiyada kabaa’irta ah ee Alle
caro galisa, waxaana ka mid ah hadalka ninkaan ee
ah (wallaahi in aan Alle u dhaafayn hebel); maxaa
yeelay Alle raxmadiisu waa waasic, qofkii uu doono
ayuu u dambi dhaafaa, qofkii uu doonana wuu
cadaabaa, qofkii uu doono wuu hanuuniyaa, kii uu
doonana wuu baadiyeeyaa, wixii uu doono ayuu
falaa, lama weydiiyo waxa uu sameeyo ee addoom-
ada ayaa la weydiiyaa waxay faleen. Alle wax cajsi
galin kara ma jiraan, waxa uu qadarayna waa ina ka
qarsoon yihiin oo ma ogin cidda uu u dambi dhaafi
doono iyo cidda uu ciqaabi doono midna.
In laga hadlo wax aadan cilmi u lahayn way xun-
tahay, haddii Alle iyo Rasuulkiisa (scw) laga sheega-
na ka sii xun, haddii dhaar lagu sii darana iskaba daa.
Muslimka waxaa saaran in uusan Alle ku dhiir-
ran ee uu ula dhaqmo si taxadar leh, uuna istaago
mawqif addoonimo, uuna qaato amarkiisa, kuna
samro dhibaatooyinka dacwada ka soo gaaraysa, isla
markaana uusan ku degdegin in uu dadka xugun ku
rido; maxaa yeelay shaqadiisu waa daacinimo ee ma
aha qaallinimo.
markaas ayuu yiri xataa aniga in Ilaahay raxmadiisa igu
daboolo mooyee)”
Dar Al-Hijrah Times
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Welfare is not Much of
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Assistance After All
612.227.8374 | 612.481.4423
by Mohamed Samatar
msamatar @ daralhijrah.com dtimes@daralhijrah.com
www.daralhijrah.com
M ost Americans know the economy has hit
rock bottom ever since the Bush administration have
left the White House. What we don’t know is how
hard the economy has hit most Americans. To this
day the hardest hits are the government based fami-
lies, which run day out and day in to make ends meet.
From the cost of a cup of coffee to a night out in the
city, everything that we did for fun is now not longer
fun. But one thing has remained frozen over the
years: the amount of welfare checks in Minnesota.
The staggering number show for a single person and
child received $440 a little over two decades ago and
still generates the same amount today.