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Hadiths from Prophet Muhammad (saw) about Fatimah al-Zahra (as) - Shia and Sunni refs

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<b>Fatimah (sa) is the leader of women in Paradise</b><br />
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    9. عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن هذا ملك لم ينزل الأرض قط قبل هذه الليلة استأذن ربه أن يسلم عليّ و يبشّرني بأن فاطمة سيدة نساء أهل الجنة، وأن الحسن والحسين سيدا شباب أهل الجنة.<br />
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Hudhaifah (ra) narrates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said, “There is an angel who before tonight had never come down to earth, asked permission from his Lord to offer slam (salutations) to me and to deliver the good news to me that Fatimah (sa) is the leader of all women of Paradise and Hasan (ra) and Husain (ra) are the leaders of all the youngsters in Paradise.”<br />
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    10. عن علي ابن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لفاطمة رضي الله عنها: ألا ترضين أن تكوني سيدة نساء أهل الجنة و ابناك سيدا شباب أهل الجنة.<br />
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Ali (as), the son of Abu Talib, narrates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said to Fatimah (sa), “Are you not happy that you are the leader of all women in Paradise and both of your sons are leaders of all youth in Paradise.”<br />
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    11. عن بن عباس رضي الله عنه، قال: خط رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في الأرض أربعة خطوط. قال: تدرون ما هذا؟ فقالوا: الله و رسوله أعلم. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أفضل نساء أهل الجنة: خديجة بنت خويلد، و فاطمة بنت محمد، و آسية بنت مزاحم امرأة فرعون، و مريم ابنة عمران رضي الله عنهن اجمعين.<br />
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Abdullah bin Abbas (ra) narrates that the Holy Prophet (saw) drew four lines in the ground and asked, “Do you know what this is?” The companions replied, “Allah (SWT) and His Messenger (saw) know better.” Then the Holy Prophet (saw) said, “From the women of Paradise four are superior to others: Khadijah the daughter of Khuwaylid, Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad, Asiyah the daughter of Mazahim the wife of Pharaoh and Maryam the daughter of Imran (ra).”<br />
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    12. عن صالح قال: قالت عائشة لفاطمة بنت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ألا أبشرك أني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: سيدات أهل الجنة أربع: مريم بنت عمران، و فاطمة بنت رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم، خديجة بنت خويلد، و آسية أمرأة فرعون.<br />
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Salih (ra) narrates that Ayeshah (ra) said to Fatimah (sa), “Shall I not tell you some good news? I have heard the Holy Prophet (saw) say that only four women are the leaders of the women of Paradise: Maryam bint Imran, Fatimah bint Messenger of Allah (saw), Khadijah bint Khuwaylid and Pharaoh’s wife, Asiyah.”<br />
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Hadiths from Prophet Muhammad (saw) about Fatimah al-Zahra (as) - Shia and Sunni refs

Fatimah (sa) is the leader of women in Paradise 9. عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن هذا ملك لم ...

Saturday, May 13, 2017

London Central Mosque - Juma Khutba - 17 July 2016

London Central Mosque - Juma Khutba - 17 July 2016

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H.E. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais - Juma Khutbah 22 July 2016

H.E. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais - Juma Khutbah 22 July 2016

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Who is truly successful? Juma Khutba

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Think Positive about people. Do not Backbite by Mufti Menk

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Abu Dharr once asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): O Messenger of Allah, what is gheebah? He replied: It is to mention about your brother that which he detests. Abu Dharr said: O Messenger of Allah, what if that which is mentioned of him should actually be in him? He replied: Know that when you mention that which is in him, you have committed his gheebah, and when you mention that which is not in him, then you have slandered him.<br />
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What's an Ayah?

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Englishman John Fontain calling the Adhan in Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan

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The Adhan is the Muslim call to prayer which is traditionally done 5 times a day to remind people of their obligation to pray to Almighty God.<br />
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John Fontain embraced Islam in 2008 after coming into contact with Muslims in West Africa. John was raised as a Christian but never accepted the doctrines of Christianity.<br />
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John is the Author of “Jesus and the Injeel” outlining the correct beliefs of Jesus and his message and his latest book “The God Solution” answering Atheism. He has delivered talks throughout the UK in many universities including events at Oxford and Cambridge. He has also worked internationally visiting over 40 countries with many of his videos widely watched online.<br />
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Englishman John Fontain calling the Adhan in Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan

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Spying on Muslims By Ustadh Uthman Lateef

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Overcoming Depression - Dr. Uthman Lateef

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Consumerism is at its peak

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Muhammad Ali giving an amazing speech - 1977

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<b>Question: What are you going to do when you retire?</b><br />
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What are you doing right now?<br />
Because we do not know when we are going to leave this world?<br />
This could be our last pray!<br />
This could be our last day!<br />
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<b>THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME IN ISLAM</b><br />
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There are among those who believe in the popular saying as "Time is Gold." Time in Islam is more than Gold or any precious material thing in this world. Of all religions, only Islam guides mankind not only to the importance of time but also how to value it. Allah the Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), very clearly tell us the value of time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time wisely to increase our Eeman (Faith) and thus attain success, especially eternal success in the life hereafter.<br />
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TimeThe following are some of the most important duties demanded of Muslims:<br />
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<li>Ensuring benefiting from time</li>
<li>Utilizing leisure time</li>
<li>Racing for good deeds</li>
<li>Learning from the passage of time</li>
<li>Seeking the superior times</li>
<li>Planning and organizing time</li>
<li>Fulfillment of time commitments</li>
<li>Necessary awareness of time wasters</li>
<li>Both the Qur'an and the Sunnah enjoin Muslims to be conscious of time. We are reminded that life in this world is nothing but temporary. We never know when death has been appointed for us. We must value time for the satisfaction of Allah the Almighty. For our guidance and success, we must never waste time nor abuse it.</li>
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Ibn Abbas narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:<br />
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"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." (Bukhari 8/421)<br />
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Indeed, we displease Allah the Most High when we abuse time. We must remember that time must be spent to fulfill our very purpose in life that is to worship Allah all throughout our lives. Allah makes this very clear in the Qur'an when He says:<br />
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I have only created Jinns and Men, that they may serve Me. No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, Lord of Power, Steadfast (for ever). Qur'an (51:56-58)<br />
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But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate themselves in adoration. And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is certain (i.e., death). Qur'an (15:98-99)<br />
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Everything we do in accordance with the Qur'an and the Sunnah is an act of worship. Such worship must be done sincerely for the pleasure of Allah alone. We should make use of our time (which includes our "free time") in doing beneficial things especially those that will make us closer to Allah and earn His Mercy.<br />
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We have to make use of our time wisely by knowing more of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. We must have correct knowledge of what Allah and His Messenger Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) have commanded us to do and at the same time to refrain from what they have forbidden us. This is imperative so that we earn Allah's pleasure and reward. Allah the Exalted makes it very clear, when he says:<br />
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O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger, and make not vain your deeds! Qur'an (47:33)<br />
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Corollary to the above divine commandment, we must ask ourselves: Have we been obeying Allah and His Messenger? To what extent have we used our time learning the Qur'an and the Sunnah in order to have correct Eeman (Faith), to do righteous deeds, to enjoin the Truth or do Da'wah, and be patient and constant? As time passes by, are we sure we are devoting our time for the sincere worship and pleasure of Allah the Most High? Are we taking guidance from the following very enlightening Ayat (Qur'anic verses)?<br />
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By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. Qur'an (103:1-3)<br />
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In line with the above Qur'anic injunction, we have to discipline ourselves by giving value to the importance of time. We must be prompt in doing good deeds, which will increase our faith and subsequently enable us to gain Allah's pleasure and mercy.<br />
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Islam encourages Muslims to care for time, to utilize it wisely and not to waste it and to benefit from it. Besides, it holds them responsible for their time.<br />
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We have to remember that on the Day of Judgment we shall be asked how we spent our lives, wealth and knowledge. In other words, we will be questioned on how we spent everything that Allah has given us as implied in the following Hadith:<br />
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Narrated Abdullah Bin Mas`ud Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said:<br />
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"A man shall be asked concerning five things on the day of resurrection: concerning his life, how he spent it; concerning his youth, how he grew old; concerning his wealth, whence he acquired it, and in what way he spent it; and what was it that he did with the knowledge that he had."<br />
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The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), used to call on Muslims to take the initiative to do good deeds before any obstacles arise. For instance, he said, "Lose no time to do good deeds before you are caught up by one of seven calamities awaiting you: a starvation which may impair your wisdom; a prosperity which may mislead you; an ailment which may damage your health; an old age which may harm your senses; a sudden death; the Dajjal (Antichrist); or Doomsday, which is indeed the hardest and most bitter." (at-Tirmidhi, al-Baihaqi)<br />
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The above Hadith urges Muslims to take the initiative, and not to delay good deeds; man's life is not free from impediments, such as those calamities, which can prevent him from accomplishing what could have been done earlier. Wise are those who grab available opportunities before being handicapped by obstacles.<br />
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If we are to evaluate ourselves objectively, have we been spending our time wisely for the pleasure of Allah the Almighty? Have we been spending our lives based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah? Have we been practicing Muslims? How many of us are Muminoon (Faithful Muslims) and/or Mutaqqoon (God Fearing Muslims)? How much knowledge of the Qur'an and the Sunnah do we know? Do we practice what we learn and impart the same to others or at least share them to our families and kin? Have we ever enjoined to others what is right and forbid what is wrong?<br />
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To be successful, we have to manage our time wisely by making plans for virtuous deeds that please Allah the Almighty. We must spend time learning Islam based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah.<br />
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Opportunity is something which is quick to vanish and late to return. Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba (AS)<br />
Another Year Passes By and Time Marches On<br />
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O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah: for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. Qur'an (59:18)<br />
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Another year has passed; minutes move into hours => into days => into weeks => into months => into years - seemingly faster than ever; yet every moment is a precious component of life and every moment counts.<br />
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Time - Use it, do not abuse it<br />
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Our attitude towards time indicates our attitude towards the value of the capital of life. If we want to purchase something, we require financial capital; and if we want to do something in life, we require the capital of life, time. That is why the Qur'an exhorts us to value the time we have before life is up. Qur'an (63:10)<br />
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Realize that...<br />
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Time is the measure of life, time is an amaanah (trust), time is a gift from the Creator and its proper use will determine our outcome for eternity.<br />
We are born in time, live in time and die in time; time is the ambit within which we operate. What we do with time is what we do with our lives.<br />
Each one must realize that every moment that passes by is an opportunity gone, used or abused; never to return. Soon time will be up and we'll have to leave this physical world and give account for our lives.<br />
The more we remind ourselves of the responsibility of the present the better we get at living the moment and the better we live the present moment the better the consequence for the future.<br />
Our attitude towards the future influences our mind-set towards the rest of life. Being positive about life ahead is among life's greatest motivators. Hope is the best attitude one can harbor towards the future; this realistic expectation that something good or better could/will happen if only we continue doing the best we can. Remember that today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.<br />
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Wise are the words of the one who said ... "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."<br />
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"O Allah! Make life a means for every dimension of goodness." [Prayer of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)]<br />
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The Characteristics of Time<br />
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We are to bear in mind that time has certain characteristics, among of which are the following:<br />
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Time passes quickly.<br />
Time that passes can never return, nor can it be compensated for, for time is irretrievable.<br />
Time is the most precious thing that man possesses.<br />
Muslim's Duty towards Time:<br />
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Having all this great value and importance, time is to be duly appreciated and managed. In Islam there is no room for slogans like the so-called "killing time", for in Islam time is really valuable. In fact, wasting time is much more dangerous than squandering property, because unlike property, time cannot be compensated. Free time is a blessing that is overlooked, and not wholly appreciated by many people.<br />
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This indicates that it's very important for a Muslim to try his utmost to husband his time and make the best use of it in beneficial things. A Muslim may use portion of his time in making invocations and supplications, celebrating the praises of Allah. The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), used to supplicate: "O Allah! I seek refuge in You from sorrow and distress, and I seek refuge in You from disability and laziness."<br />
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A Muslim should learn how to organize his time, and make a realistic plan for his worldly and religious duties, without any of them overlapping the other. That is to say that one should know how to arrange his priorities: the most important and the most urgent comes first, and carried out according to schedule. Organizing time also includes leaving a place for relaxation and entertainment, for 'all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.'<br />
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One of the methods of managing his time properly is for a Muslim to get up early and sleep early, for early hours always yield great blessings. Starting his day with prayer and the supplication of the morning brings the Muslim Allah's grace. A Muslim should always bear in mind that every time has its own task that suits it. Doing tasks in their due times brings about peace of mind and comfort.<br />
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Finally, we would like to cite the following Hadith of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), quoting from the Book of Ibrahim, peace be upon him: "A sane person, unless he is mindless, should have four hours: an hour to invoke to his Lord, an hour to count his own deeds, an hour to contemplate about the creation of Allah and an hour to satisfy his worldly needs."<br />
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Verily, time is very important for our success both in this temporary world and the eternal world to come. If we waste time, if we abuse it, then we waste and abuse our lives. In the Life Hereafter we will be among the losers, who will suffer the torments in the Hell Fire, if Allah the Almighty will not forgive us. Therefore, if we really give value to our lives then, we must give due value to the importance of time.<br />
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Muhammad Ali giving an amazing speech - 1977

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What Have We Achieved in Our Life by Mufti Menk

What Have We Achieved in Our Life by Mufti Menk

Allah did not send an Angel. Because people would have made excuses for not following. We sent amongest you a messenger.

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Do you Know The Prophet?

Do you Know The Prophet?

Muhammad, Rasoolullah Prophets in Islam (Arabic: الأنبياء في الإسلام‎) include "messengers" (rasul, pl. rusul), bringers of ...

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Holding to the Sunnah in the 21st Century

Holding to the Sunnah in the 21st Century

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Dawah, Inviting people to Islam must be done with respect

Dawah, Inviting people to Islam must be done with respect

In Islamic theology, the purpose of da'wah is to invite people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, to understand the worship of Allah as ...

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Objectives of Shariah: A Quranic Perspective by Nouman Ali Khan

Objectives of Shariah: A Quranic Perspective by Nouman Ali Khan

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A Group of Men Test the Trust of a Sheep Herder in the Desert

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A group of men came across a shepherd in the desert and asked him to give them the sheep that was not his. Instead of letting his desires take over him for some riyals, he was honest and showed his strong faith in Allah.<br />
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This is the honesty and taqwa of a true Muslim!

Subhan'Allah! Allahu Akbar. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and make him a Companion of the Prophet Sal'Allahu 'Alayhi Wasallam in the Hereafter!<br />
Ameen!<br />
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Indeed, if you put your trust in Allah, he will provide for you in ways you never imagined.
Allahu akbar! The honest Shepherd has been given 200,000 Riyals from the Sudanese Embassy as a token of respect!

You can see the poor shepherd refusing to take 200 Riyal for a sheep that did not belong to him, saying "By Allah even if you give me 200,000 Riyal I will not give it"<br />
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The honest Shepherd was tracked down and given 200,000 Riyals from the Sudanese Embassy as a token of respect. SubhanAllah.

"And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out, And will provide for him from where he does not expect"

[Quran 65:3-4]

Honesty and Strong Faith in Allah shown by a shepherd may Allah bless him, this is Islam the way we should follow the Quran and Sunnah.<br />
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A Group of Men Test the Trust of a Sheep Herder in the Desert

A group of men came across a shepherd in the desert and asked him to give them the sheep that was not his. Instead of letting his desir...

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Welcoming Ramadan into Our Homes By Mufti Menk

Welcoming Ramadan into Our Homes By Mufti Menk

Welcoming Ramadan into Our Homes By Mufti Menk.

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Democracy means the authority of the people

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My philosophy is based on the principle of self-ownership. You own your life. To deny this is to imply that another person has a higher claim on your life than you do. No other person, or group of persons, owns your life nor do you own the lives of others. You exist in time: future, present, and past. This is manifest in life, liberty, and the product of your life and liberty. The exercise of choices over life and liberty is your prosperity. To lose your life is to lose your future. To lose your liberty is to lose your present. And to lose the product of your life and liberty is to lose the portion of your past that produced it.</div>
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A product of your life and liberty is your property. Property is the fruit of your labour, the product of your time, energy, and talents. It is that part of nature that you turn to valuable use. And it is the property of others that is given to you by voluntary exchange and mutual consent. Two people who exchange property voluntarily are both better off or they wouldn't do it. Only they may rightfully make that decision for themselves.</div>
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At times some people use force or fraud to take from others without wilful, voluntary consent. Normally, the initiation of force to take life is murder, to take liberty is slavery, and to take property is theft. It is the same whether these actions are done by one person acting alone, by the many acting against a few, or even by officials with fine hats and fancy titles.</div>
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You have the right to protect your own life, liberty, and justly acquired property from the forceful aggression of others. So you may rightfully ask others to help protect you. But you do not have a right to initiate force against the life, liberty, or property of others. Thus, you have no right to designate some person to initiate force against others on your behalf.</div>
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You have a right to seek leaders for yourself, but would have no right to impose rulers on others. No matter how officials are selected, they are only human beings and they have no rights or claims that are higher than those of any other human beings. Regardless of the imaginative labels for their behaviour or the numbers of people encouraging them, officials have no right to murder, to enslave, or to steal. You cannot give them any rights that you do not have yourself.</div>
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Since you own your life, you are responsible for your life. You do not rent your life from others who demand your obedience. Nor are you a slave to others who demand your sacrifice.</div>
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You choose your own goals based on your own values. Success and failure are both the necessary incentives to learn and to grow.</div>
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Your action on behalf of others, or their action on behalf of you, is only virtuous when it is derived from voluntary, mutual consent. For virtue can only exist when there is free choice.</div>
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This is the basis of a truly free society. It is not only the most practical and humanitarian foundation for human action; it is also the most ethical.</div>
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Problems that arise from the initiation of force by government have a solution. The solution is for people of the world to stop asking officials to initiate force on their behalf. Evil does not arise only from evil people, but also from good people who tolerate the initiation of force as a means to their own ends. In this manner, good people have empowered evil throughout history.</div>
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Having confidence in a free society is to focus on the process of discovery in the marketplace of values rather than to focus on some imposed vision or goal. Using governmental force to impose a vision on others is intellectual sloth and typically results in unintended, perverse consequences. Achieving a free society requires courage to think, to talk, and to act - especially when it is easier to do nothing.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.jonathangullible.com/philosophy-of-liberty" target="_blank">http://www.jonathangullible.com/philosophy-of-liberty</a> </div>
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Democracy means the authority of the people

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