but it is about tolerating them.

Think about it.

People are always calling for "the ummah" to "unite" and generally set out new places and positions to unite, telling them to leave the bickering of old.

But what these people don't understand is that there have been differing opinions and views from the start - going as far back as the first caliph and how to deal with the insurgent tribes in Arabia or even earlier to how to elect a new leader.

When Muslims have been united, it has not been because there have been no differences - rather because they weer tolerant of them, allowing others to have diferring views.

I would like to first and foremost advice all of you to get hold of the book and read it as I found in extremely beneficial and inshaaAllah you will too.

Chapter 1
* Definition of Patience
-Abu 'Uthman: "the one who has patience is the one who has trained himself to handle difficultie"
-Amr Ibn Uthman al-Makki: "Patience means to keep close to Allah and to accept calmly the trials He sends, without complaining or feeling sad"
-Al-Khawwas: "patience means to adhere to the Qur'an and Sunnah"
-"Patience means to refrain from complaining"
-Ali Ibn Abi Talib "patience means to seek Allah's help"

*complaint
-To Allah - doesnt contradict patience
-to people (words, behaviour, look) - contradictory to patience

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Baharo Phool Barsao is a blockbuster Pakistani Urdu colour film produced and directed by Indian director M Sadiq . He had come from India to produce and direct this film, but died half way through its production. It was completed by Hasan Tariq.[1][2] It cast Waheed Murad, Rani, Rukhsana, Munawwar Zareef, Saiqa, Kamal Irani, Tamanna, Ilyas Kashmiri, Aslam Pervez and Sangeeta (as guest star). The film is based on India's Lucknow culture.

The caste system among Muslims

Sources indicate that the castes among Muslims developed as the result of close contact with Hindu culture and Hindu converts to Islam.

Religious scholar Yoginder Sikand elaborates that the caste system among Muslims was not due to the "influence of Hinduism among a previously 'pure', 'uncontaminated' Muslim community," but rather to "the continued impact of Hindu beliefs and customs on the converts who still remained within a largely Hindu cultural universe and retained many of its associated beliefs and practices"

Discriminations

In some parts of South Asia, the Muslims are divided as Ashrafs and Ajlafs.
Ashrafs claim a superior status derived from their foreign ancestry.

just wanted to know.. what sort of foods do people eat to break their fast..

I have recently read a book by Mustafa Akyol titled "Islam without extremes", which is trying to answer the great mystery in Islam. The author quotes David Forte who makes the following statement:

* cherish close/imediate family more
* cherish friends more
* no more making a foul of oneself
* no more getting used

plenty others. but i like the first two more. It makes you realise the value of what you have.

Assalamu alaikum All, 

The Khutba given by the Prophet (S) regarding Ramadan -baihaqi
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"O People! The month of Allah (Ramadan) has come with its mercies, blessings and forgiveness. Allah has decreed this month the best of all months. The days of this month are the best among the days and the nights are the best among the nights and the hours during Ramadan are the best among the hours.

This is a month in which you have been invited by Him (to fast and pray). Allah has honoured you in it. In every breath you take is a reward of Allah, your sleep is worship, your good deeds are accepted and your invocations are answered.