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Badminton Tournament Format and Rules

Badminton Tournament 

Organized by Shababul Ediz Zahabi 

Fakhri Mohallah Pune

## 12 Teams to fight for coveted Team Title and Best Players ##

When:

• 20th and 21st February 2021

Venue:

• Race Badminton Court, Salunkhe Vihar Road (Unity Apartment lane)

Format:

• 4 Groups –> Each group having 3 teams, Total 12 teams
• Each Team  -> 6 Player =  4 Male + 2 Female
• Round Robbin : Each team will play against each in group in preliminary stage
• Top team in each group will qualify for Semi Final
• Semi Final Winner team will qualify for Final 

Team Structure : 4 Male, 2 Female

• Doubles Match, No Cross gender or Mixed doubles games
• Male will play against Male and Female will play against female only

Group Preliminary Round:

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• Four Groups --> Group1, Group2, Group3, Group4   
• Each Group has 3 Teams ( Total 12 teams)
• Each team will play against another team in same group 
• Each team plays 3 doubles Matches ( total 9 Matches in each group)

• Match consist of Best of 3 sets, each set of 11 points
• Winning pair will get will score 5 points

Top team from each group will qualify into Semi Final round

In case of tie(same points) situation, tie-breaker match will be played

Semi Final : Teams S1 S2 S3 S4 (match points order, higher to lower)

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• Semi-final 1 = S1 & S4 /  Semi-final 2 = S2 & S3  ( Each team 3 Matches, Total 6 Matches )
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• Match : Best of 3 sets , each set of 15 points 
• Winning pair will get will score 5 points
• In case of tie(same points) situation, tie-breaker set(s) will be played

Winner of SF1 and SF2 will qualify into Final

Finals:

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• F1 & F2 ( 3 Matches)
• Match : Best of 3 sets, each set of 21 points
• Winning pair will get will score 5 points

Winning team will win the tournament

RULES:

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• Each Team will consist of 4M and 2F
• Male Dress : TShirt will be provide to all male participants, use along with track pant of your own, dark color preferred
• Female Dress : Sports Rida Blue color, dark color preferred. 
• "No Marking" shoes compulsory for playing match 

• Each team need to fill sheet notifying 3 double playing pairs before tournament. 
• Pair information will not be shared with other teams
• Same pair will play in preliminary round, no changes allowed. 
• Team can change playing pair at SF and Final stage only with prior notification and approval from organizing team.

• Each player to bring their own racquet
• Standard Quality shuttlecocks  will be provided
• Badminton Standard lines and net rules applicable
• Preliminary round match, team to win 2 set of 11 points
• SF match, team to win 2 sets of 15 points
• Final match, team to win 2 sets of 21 points
• Match winner will score 5 points 
• Decision of match referee will be considered final
• Namaz break will be provided as per schedule
• In case of any other conflict, organizing team will resolve in amicable manner and decision by organization team will be final & cannot be overruled  

 

Drink and Snacks : 

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• Water & Snacks will be arranged for all participants

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Let's all have a healthy Ramdan

Let's all have a healthy Shehrullah il Moazzam

Sharing answers for frequently asked questions concerning this Shehrullah

1. Is it ok to skip Sihori or just have a fruit and water?

 A good balanced Sihori is important for keeping your energy levels high throughout the day. Sihori should have-
Fiber- Rotis, oats, sprouts and fruits are source of fiber. Have one of these as a part of your Sihori.
Proteins- Egg,dals,milk or dahi and nuts shall keep metabolism high and help in tissue repair.
Potassium- Dahi, banana and other fruits rich in potassium shall help prevent thirst throughout the day. Include a small portion of them if possible.

2. How to keep immunity high while I fast?

Our body cells get time to repair themselves and hence help us boost immunity while we are in the fasting phase, provided our building phase (post iftaar) is kept healthy.

3. I get migraines, acidity and headaches during Roza. How should I manage it?

Your body start throwing out toxins during the first few days while we fast. Hence its completely normal to get these symptoms.
Keep your meals light for dinner, drink 2-2.5 litres of water daily and sleep for a good 7-8 hours till your body successfully adapts to the new routine.
You shall follow these few tips to deal with the symptoms.
#Steam inhalation with eucalyptus or peppermint oil at bedtime.
#Epsom salt bath
#Deep breathing shall help during roza.
# Infused water with lemon, fennel seeds and jeera(for acidity)

4. I get constipated in Ramadan. How should I manage this?

Constipation is common when you are either low in water or fiber or both. Hence, have a portion of raw vegetables(cucumber, carrot,beetroot), soaked raisins, prunes or just add a tsp of sabza seeds to water.
For water intake drink- Gol paani, coconut water, lemon water or infused water.
If you feel you can not consume a good amount of water then go low with teas and coffee as it will dehydrate your further.
Chronically constipated people (not passing stools for more than 2 days) shall have a tsp of warm cold pressed coconut oil or homemade ghee in the morning and Psyllium husk(isabgol) as bedtime.
Avoid taking any medications for the same unless non of these work.

5. I am confused about what to cook daily?

Well, its the first time for most of us to cook dinners during Ramadan. As it should not consume alot of our time so that we can give enough time for ibadat,we shall keep it simple like khichdi with palida or kadhi, dal rice, chicken and rice/roti, mixed vegetable and mutton pulav and broths for dinner. You can prepare fancy meals once a week for your loved ones.
For sweet cravings- mithaas like thuli with jaggery, malida, gol papdi, kalamra, homemade aam ras are ideal. Avoid fancy cooking due to limited supplies all over the world.

6. I do not lose weight even if I fast?

Do not expect too much of weight loss during Ramadan as your metabolism is slow and would not advice to do high intensity exercises. If following healthy Sihori and post iftaar routine, one may definitely lose inches. Do not get disappointed if you jump back to the same weight on the day of eid. Your scale was showing low weight during Ramadan due to empty stomach. The ideal loss of fats is measured in inches. Be happy if your clothes are getting lose.

7. I ate a heavy iftaar/dinner,what should I do in order to balance?

Firstly stay up for a while, may be, pray bihori so that your body gets enough time to metabolize the meal.
Secondly, you can have fruits and  nuts for Sihori the next day.
Thirdly, make sure you do not do this continuously and your next day should be a lighter and an easily digestible iftaar.

8. Is it ok to have a Sihori immediately after bihori? 

Well, yes, if you feel you can manage the day without an hesitations than go ahead. Make sure your water intake and meals are not compromised. Otherwise it's a good idea to have an uninterrupted sleep.

9. I tend to feel sleepy all throughout the day while I do roza.

Yes, that's common as your brain cells needs glucose supply to stay active. Firstly check your sihori intake and secondly, just open your window or balcony, breathe in some fresh air and get involved in some activity, like tilawat or hifzul quran, tasbeeh.
A quick few minutes of spot jog, skipping or jumping jacks will give a jerk to your metabolism and keep you up for several hours. Try it!

10. I really want to stay healthy but I get severe junk cravings post iftaar.

Try looking for alternatives like grilled,steamed or stir fried. You can use a variety of spices to satisfy your taste buds. For instance, kokum, amchur, imli, lemon and jaljeera can be a nice treat to your taste buds and even better for your gut.
Eat mindfully, look for healthy alternatives, google is flooded with recipes.
Sugar and fried attracts more! Eat once and you will crave for more.
Hence portion control, chew well and eat slow.

Dont miss on Gratitude towards the naemat that Aqa Moula TUS  has bestowed on us!

May you have a healthy and safe Ramadan. Stay home and pray more!

Shehrullah Mubarak!

Ramzan-ghare-Imamat-FAQs

HIJRI 1441 SHEHRULLAH IL MOAZZAM

You can do araz, TO PERFORM IMAMAT NAMAZ at home for your family, during Shehrullah il Moazzam. Register on its52.com and only one person from your family who will be able to perform IMAMAT namaz should register

Note: Only family members residing at your home should be present during namaz

Common Suwalo :-

Question) Ek ghar ma 2 si zyada register thaya hoi to
Answer) Ek ne ikhteyaar kare

Q)Bairao hoi ghar ma faqat to su kare
A)Ehni bhi araz thai sakse

Q)moze ma nathi bija moze ma atki gaya
A)Bija gaam ma hoi to bhi raza thai sakse jaha hoi waha parhawe

Q)Ummal masool mawaze mashaikh mafaseeh bhi register thai?
 A)YES THAI

Q)Ekaj building ya flr ma ek bija na piche parhe ke nahi
A)Na parhe ye misal

Q)Masjid ma baaz ne parhawe ?
A)No

Q)Abnaul jamea na ITS nu raza nu kem
A)Ehna bhi ITS ni araz thai sakse

Q)Ek ghar ma 2 family che (2 Shk) to alag alag imamat thai ke nahi
A)Ek ghar ma ekaj imamat

Q)la uqsemo ya asr yaad nathi talaffuz saaf nathi to namaz parhawe?
A)Aa saglu barabar howu jowe magar register kari do moula chahe to raza fazal farmawe

Q)fajar nu qunoot yaad nathi
A)Qunoot yaad howuj jowe ehne register kare thoru bhi to yaad hoij

Q)zameen par nathi bethi sakta to ?
A)Imamat na karawe

Q)misaq wala farzand waledain ne parhawe?
A)Haraj nathi

Q)bawa dikra bewe mafsooh dikra behtar parhi sake che to kon parhawe ?
A)Parhawe dikra haraj nathi

Q)bawa mafsuh bija gair mafsuh che to bawa namaz parhe ehna piche ?
A)Moujooda halaat ma raza fazal thai sake che

Q)namaz parhawanar ekaj che kursi par parhse to ?
A)Namaz na parhawe

Q)gair mafsuh na liche mafsuh bairo parhe?
A)Haraj nathi

Q)gair mafsuh iqamat de?
A)Yes

Q) shk kursi par mafsuh na piche parhi sake?
A)emm amal nathi

Q) namaz darmiyan sehw thai to bairo talqeen kare?
A)Yes haraj nathi

Q) ek mard bars bimari che to bairo parhawe?
A)Bairo mard ne namaz na parhawe

Q) Darhi qatre che to ?
A)Register kare raza thai to parhawe

Q) ekaj mard magar moharramat ma che?
A)Namaz na parhawe

Q) namaz na arkaan ni aashnai nathi to ?
A)Na parhawe

Q) ashara ma hazir nathi thata baaz ma aawe che
A)Namaz parhawe to toufeeq thai jaase

Q)koi bimari na sabab roza nathi karta to namaz parhawe?
A)Namaz ane roza no koi talluq nathi

Q) eidul fitr na khutba waaste surat yaad nathi?
A)Itna dino ma yaad karawi de

Q) koi na aqeeda ma faraq che to?
A)Nai

Q) jamai sasu ne namaz parhawe
A)Haraj nathi

Q) bawa dikra mafsuh che dikra jamea parhela che
A)Dikra parhawi le

Q) ghar ma faqat bairao ane gaur balig farzand
A)Bairao imamat karawe ane gair baaliq ehna piche namaz parhi sake che

Q)Dikra mafsuh che bawa haddiyat che bawa ya bhai nai parhawi sakta to su kare?

Q)Jamea na talabat che bewe mafsuh bawa farzand
A)Talabat sabea tak parha hoi to imamat karawe

Q) bhaiyo ek jamea parha che ek nathi parha
A)Je jamea ma parha che ye parhawe

Q)Bisra ghar ma ittisaal thatu hoi to ye ghar si namaz parhe
A)Haraj nathi

Q)Imam saathe gair mehram bairo ane ek farzand
A)Na A)parhai imamat si

Sujood The Way it should be done

I noticed many of us go to Ruku or Sujood and get up so fast, some don’t even take the time to say "Subhana Rabi Al Azeem e Wabe Hamd" 3 times…and say it only once!

Well, I have good news for you today… I have news that will make you today onwards go to Ruku or Sujood with a different feeling and different timing.

The Prophet Peace be upon him said: When a slave stands and prays, all his sins are brought and placed on his head and shoulders. Every time he bows or prostrates, some of them fall from him.” SubhanAllah!

So from now on when you stand up to pray, imagine all your sins being placed on your head and shoulders and when you go to Ruku and Sujood, stay longer to lose as many as you can and picture them falling down and away from you. Understand the purpose of praying… this will help you concentrate.

When you go to the position of Ruku, feel and tell Allah with your heart that you will never kneel to anyone but him and picture those sins falling down.

And when you say "Sami'Allahu liman hamidah" (Allah hears who thanks Him) and you say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" (Thanks to you my Lord) you are thanking Him for honoring you and making you stand straight not like the other creatures who walk on four with their back bent. Thank Him for making you able to move and pray.

When you go to the first Sajdah (you put your head down on the floor) you are representing the earth which you came from and when you get up.after the first Sajdah you are representing the first time He created you from the earth.

When you go on the second Sajdah again on the ground, you are representing when you die and you go back to the ground and when you get up the second time you are representing the second time when Allah will bring you back from the dead on the Day of Judgment, therefore, concentrate with every movement and feel it.

Make a lot of du'a in Sujood and remember du'a is ibadat and Allah loves those who ask Him…ask Him and beg Him… complain to Him… you are better off complaining to Him than to humans….He will never betray you, He will never let you down, He will never look down on you and He is the only one who can answer your needs with your head held high.

Do you know the reason you say "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is great) every time you move in a prayer?
It’s a reminder that Allah is greater than anything you might be thinking about from this world. So be honest when you say "Allahu Akbar" and remember He is greater than anything that is occupying your mind while you pray.

Do you know when you stand up to pray and say "Allahu Akbar", Allah stands before you and the minute your mind goes wondering on silly things in this life, Allah turns His face away from you and says (Is there something better than me taking you away from me?)

SubhanAllah, how blessed are we to have Allah meet us and let us stand before Him 5 times a day, to listen to us and to our problems and to grant us our wishes and forgives us for our sins every day. You say "Allahu Akbar and He is there, you don’t need to stand in front of His door for hours or take an appointment or meet a mediator or a secretary, how generous is He?

Hopefully we will all from today pray differently and enjoy our prayers like never before Insha Allah. Yaa Allah taqabbal salaatana... Ya Allah accept our Salah, grant us the ability to pray with khushu, with full concentration, devotion, and in the correct manner. Aameen Aameen Aameen!
A simple beautiful way for our sins to be forgiven.

~ don't forget to put this into practice which will only add to Khushu in our Salah.


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Quran Quiz for everyone

Islamic quiz for Quran.

Very basic and good quiz which discover many hidden facts, also useful for children to know more about Holy Quran

1) What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an" ?
    A) That which is Read.

2) Where was the Qur'an revealed first ?
    A) In the cave of Hira   (Makkah)

3) On which night was the Qur'an first revealed ?
     A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)

4) Who revealed the Qur'an?
A) Allah revealed the Qur'an
5) Through whom was the Qur'an revealed?
    A) Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam)

6) To whom was the Qur'an revealed?
    A) To the last Prophet,  Muhammed (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

7) Who took the. responsibility of keeping the Qur'an safe?
   A) Allah himself.

8) What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur'an?
  A) One has to be clean and to be with wudhu (ablution)

9) Which is the book which is read most?
   A) The Qur'an.

10) What is the topic of the Qur'an?
   A) Man.
11) What are the other  names of the Qur'an accord ing to the Qur'an itself?
   A) A l-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab,   Al-Zikr, Al-Noor,   Al-Huda.

12) How many Makki  Surahs (chapters) are  there. in the Qur'an?
    A) 86

13) How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are  there in the Qur'an?
    A) 28
14) How many Manzils  (stages) are there in the  Qur'an?
    A) 7
15) How many Paara or Juz (parts) are there in. the Qur'an?
    A) 30
16) How many Surahs (chapters) are there in  the  Qur'an?
     A) 114

17) How many Rukoo  (paragraphs) are there in  the Qur'an?
     A) 540
18) How many Aayaath  (verses) are there in the  Qur'an?
     A) 6666

19) How many times is the word 'Allah' repeated in  the Qur'an?
     A) 2698
20) How many different  types of Aayaath (verses)  are there in the Qur'an?
    A) 10
21) Who is the first 'Haafiz'   of the Qur'an?
    A) Prophet Muhammed    (Sallalahu Alaihi  Wasallam)

22) At the time of the death of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)  how many Huffaz were    there?
   A) 22
23) How many Aayaath  (verses) on Sajda (prostation) are there in the Qur'an?
    A) 14
24) In which Paara (part) and Surah (chapter) do you find the first verse about Sajda (prostation)?
   A) 9th Paara, 7th Chapter Surah-al-Araaf, Verse 206.

25) How many times has the Qur'an stressed about Salaat or Namaaz (prayer)?
   A) 700 times
26) How many times has the Qur'an emphasized on alms or charity?
    A) 150

27) How many times in the Qur'an, is the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
     addressed as Yaa-Aiyu- Han-Nabi?
    A) 11 times
28) Where in the Qur'an has      Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)       been named. 'Ahmed'?
    A) Paara 28th, Surah Saff,        Ayath 6th.

29) How many times has the name of Rasoolullah    (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) been mentioned in the Qur'an?
A) Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)  4   time & Ahmed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)   1  time.
30) Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur'an?
   A) Moosa (Alahis-Salaam)
39) Which is the first and  the most ancient Masjid according to the Qur'an?
    A) Kaaba
40) In Qur'an mankind is divided into two groups.   Which are those two groups?
   A) Believers and         disbelievers
41) Who is the man about whom, Allah has said in the Qur'an that his body is. kept as an
       admonishing example for future generations to come?
     A) Fir'aun. (Pharaoh).
42) Besides the body of Pharaoh, what is that thing which is kept as an  admonishing example for future generations to come?
    A) Noah's Ark.
43) After the wreckage of Prophet Noah's Ark, which is its place of rest mentioned in theQur'an?
   A) Cave of Judi.
46) In the Qur'an there is a  mention of a Prophet who has been called by his     mother's name. Who was  he?
    A) Jesus [Prophet Isa   (Alahis salaam)] is mentioned as Ibn Maryam.

47) Which was the agreement that was titled Fath-hum-Mubeen' without fighting a battle?
    A) Treaty of Hudaibiya
48) What are the different   names used for Satan or Devil in the Qur'an?
 A) Iblees & Ash_Shaitaan.
49) Which category of creature does the Qur'an put 'Iblees' into?
    A) Jinn.
50) What were those worships and prayers that were ordered by Allah to   the community of Bani
    Israeel and which were  continued by the Muslim Ummah also?
   A) Salaat and Zakaat.          (Al Baqarah:43)
51) The Qur'an repeatedly warns of a certain day. Can you say which day it is?
     A) Youmal Qiyamah             (Doomsday)
52) Who were those people  with whom Allah was pleased and they were pleased with Him, as
     mentioned in the Qur'an?
   A) Companions of Prophet Muhammed. (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
53) In which Holy Book of Non-Muslims the Qur'an mentioned repeatedly?
    A) In the Holy Book of  Sikh Community -   Granth Saheb.
54) In which year were the       vowels inserted in the Qur'an?
   A) 43 Hijri.
55) Who were the first serious students of the Qur'an?
    A) As-haabus Suffah.
56) Which is the first Residential University where the faculty of the Qur'an was established
   for the  first time?
    A) Masjid-e-Nabvi.
57) By what name did the Qur'an address those noble and pious people who were selected by
     Allah to convey His message to mankind?
    A) Nabi (Prophet) and Rasool (Messenger).

58) What type of a person does the Qur'an want to make?
     A) Momin.
59) What is the scale or measure of one's dignity according to the Qur'an?
    A) Thaqwa. (Piety)
60) What according to the Qur'an is the root cause of the evil?
      A) Alcohol.
61) What are the two most   important types of Aayaat   (Verses) found in the  Qur'an?
   A) Muhakamaat and Muthashabihaath.
62) Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Baqarah.

63) Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Kausar.
64) What was the age of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)  when Qur'an was first
   revealed to him through   Jibraeel (Alaihis-salaam)?
   A) 40 Years.
65) How long did Prophet  Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the
   Qur'an in Makkah?
   A) 13 Years.
66) How long did Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the
     Qur'an in Madinah?
    A) 10 Years.
67) Where was the first Surah revealed?
    A) In Makkah.
68) Where was the last Surah revealed?
    A) In Madinah.
69) How many years did it take for the complete  revelation of the Qur'an?
     A) 22 years, 5 months
         and 14 days.
70) Which Surah (Chapter)  of the Qur'an is to be read compulsorily in each raka'at of the
      Salaat. (Namaaz)?
    A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
71) Which is the Surah, which Allah taught as a Du'a (Prayer)?
   A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
72)What is the reason of keeping Surah-al-Fatihah in the beginning of the Qur'an?
    A)It is the door to the Qur'an
73) What is the Surah (Chapter) revealed completely and found first place in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
74) Who was the only lady whose personal nameis found in the Qur'an?
 A)Mariam (Alaihis-salaam)
75)In which Surah (Chapter)  of the Qur'an do you find maximum instructions?
    A) Surah-al-Baqarah.
76) When and Where did the PrOphet Muhammed  Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Jibraeel (Alaihis-salam) meet for the second time?
A) On Friday,18th Ramadan, in the Cave of Hira.

77) What was the interval between the first and the second revelation?
   A) 2 years and six months.

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IMAM HUSSAIN JOURNEY FROM MAKKAH TO KARBALA

THE ROUTE OF IMAM HUSSAIN FROM MAKKAH TO KARBALA
and the 14 stopovers in the journey.

Imam, after leaving Madina in the month of Rajab, stayed in Makka for about 5 months. It was in the month of Zilhijja 60 Hijri when he noticed that there were Yazid's soldiers in Makka in the garb of Ahram to kill the Imam inside the Masjidul Haram. Imam changed the rituals of Hajj into Umra and decided to leave Makka. The date was 8th of Zilhijja 60 Hijri. When people saw the Imam leaving before completing the Hajj they began to ask questions as to why he was leaving in such a hurry. Some doubted his motives, saying that he might be leaving Makka for Iraq to confront Yazid and take power into his hands. To quell these doubts he left a letter with his brother Muhammad El-Hanafiya which clearly states his purpose of leaving Makka.

He wrote in the letter, "I have not come out to stir emotions, to play with discontentment, to provoke dissension or to spread oppression. I wish to bring the Umma back to the path of Amr-bil-Ma'arouf and Nahyi Unil Munker. I wish to bring them back to the path of my grandfather the Messenger of Allah and of my father Ali Ibne Abi Talib". 

The momentous journey of Imam Hussain (AS) begins from Makka towards an unknown destination which eventually ended at Karbala.

The journey which began from Makka on the 8th of Zilhijja 60 Hijri ended in Karbala on 2nd of Muharram 61 Hijiri and took about 22 days in all. Imam stopped at 14 places on his way to Karbala. He met various people and delivered various sermons. What the Imam talked about to these people he met and said in his sermons at various places reflects the true motives he had in his mind. The names of these places Imam passed were mentioned in history books but their exact locations were not traceable in modern geographical maps. After searching in the archives of the British Museum Library a map of 9th Century Hijri was found in which all these names were clearly shown. 

  

 After leaving Makkah there were 14 places mentioned in history books where Imam either stayed or met people or gave sermons.

1. Saffah:

Here Imam met Farazzdaq the poet whom Imam asked about conditions in Kufa. He said, ' He said, 'People's hearts were with you but their swords were against you.' Imam replied, 'Allah does what he wishes. Ileave it to him who proposes the just cause.

2. Dhat-el-Irq:

Here Imam's cousin Abdullah Ibne Jafar brought his two sons Auwn and Mohammed to their mother Hazrat Zainab and to help the imam. He tried to persuade the Imam to return to Madina but Imam replied, 'my destiny is in the hands of Allah.'

3. Batn-er-Rumma:

Imam sent a letter to Kufa with Qais bin Mashir, met Abdullah bin Mutee who came from Iraq. When he heard of Imam's intention, he tried to stop him. He said Kufans were not faithful and could not be trusted. But Imam continued his journey.

4. Zurud:

Imam met Zohair Ibne Qain. Zohair was not among the followers of Ahlulbait. But when Imam told him of the purpose of his journey Zohair gave all his possesions to his wife, told her to go home and said that he wished to be martyred with the Imam.

5. Zabala:

Imam learnt from two tribesmen coming from Kufa of the death of Hazrat Muslim. Imam said, 'Innan Lillahe wa Inna Elaihe Rajeoon. Indallah-Nahtasib Anfusana.' 'We are for Allah and we shall return to Him who surely accouts for our sacrifices. Asadi Tribesmen tried to dissuade the Imam from his journey but he persisted. Here Imam told his companions the news of the death of Muslim and Hani and that people in Kufa were not prepared to be their helpers. Imam said, 'Those who want to depart leave now.' Hoards of various tribesmen who had followed the Imam in the hope of collecting the booty realised their false hopes and scattered to their own homes. Only 50 odd people remained

 6. Batn-e-Aqeeq:

Imam met a man from the Tribe of Akrama who told him that Kufa was no more a friendly town and was now surrounded by Yazid's army. No one could get in or out of the town. But the Imam carried on.

7. Sorat: Imam stayed the night here and in the morning ordered his companions to take as much water as they can.

8. Sharaf:

While the Imam was passing from this place, one of his companions shouted that he could see the approach of an army. Imam asked for a safe place, preferably a mountain behind them. A guide took them to the nearest mountain.

9. Zuhasm:

It was here that Imam met Hurr's army of 1000 men. They wre thirsty so Imam ordered his men to give them water. Imam himself helped several thirsty soldiers to drink. Even animals were given water to drink. Zohr prayers were led by the Imam and all followed him including Hurr's soldiers. Here Imam told hurr about many letters from Kufa. He said, 'O People of Kufa, you sent me your delegations and wrote me letters that you had no Imam and that I should come to unite you and lead you in the way of Allah. You wrote that we Ahlulbait are more qualified to govern your affairs than those who claim things to which they have no right and act unjustly and wrongly. But if you have changed your mind, have become ignorant of our Rights and have forgotten your promises, I shall turn back. But he was denied to turn back by Hurr's army and was lead to by-pass Kufa.

10. Baiza:

Imam reached Baiza the next day and delivered one of his most famous sermons. 'O People, the Prophet has said that if a man sees a tyrannical ruler transgressing against Allah and the Prophet and oppressing people but does nothing by word or action to change the situation then it will be just for Allah to place him where he deservingly belongs. Do you not see to what low level the affairs have come down... Do you not observe that truth has not adhered to and falsehood has no limit. And as for me, I look upon death as but a means of attaining martyrdom and I consider life among transgressors as nothing but an agony and an affliction.'

11. Uzaibul Hajanat:

Here Imam stayed away from the army of Hurr and met Trimmah bin Adi. After having learnt about the Kufan abandonment of his envoy it was clear that he had no hope of support or even survival in Kufa. Nevertheless he refused an offer of safety, if not success extended to him. Trimmah pleaded to him to accept the offer of 20,000 trained men of his tribe to help him if he wanted to go to Kufa or he could retire to the mountains and safety. Imam replied to Ibne Adi, 'Allah bless you and your people. I cannot go from my word. Things are destined. It is clear from this reply that he was fully aware of the dangers he would face and that he had a certain strategy and plan in mind to bring about a revolution in the conscience of the Muslim Ummah. He did not try to mobilise military support which he could easily have done in Hejaz nor did he try to exploit whatever physical strength was available to him.

12. Qasr-e-Bani Makatil:

It was evident here that Kufa was no more his destination. As Hurr did not want to leave him, he by-passed Kufa and took a new route. Resting in the afternoon he uttered 'Inna Lillah.' His 18 years old son Ali Akber approached him and enquired. Imam said that in his sleep he had heard someone saying that these people were going to their deaths. Ali Akber asked, 'Are we not on the Right path. Death meant nothing to them. Death of this kind transforms into the glory of martyrdom.

13. Nainawa:

At this place a messenger of Ibne Zaid brought a message for Hurr not to leave the Imam. The battered caravan passed through Ghaziriya to a place called Karbala. Imam sighed, asked for the name of the place. Someone said Kerbala. Imam said, yes, this is the place of Kerbin-wa-bala. (a place of pain and torture.) Let us stop here for we have arrived at our destination. This is the place of our Martyrdom. This is Karbala.

14. Karbala:

On the orders of the Imam, the tents were erected near the river which was a tributary of the River Eupheretes some miles away. The date was 2nd Muharram 61 Hijri (3rd October 680 AD).

72 Karbala Shohada

A complete list of Seventy Two (72) names of SHOHADA of Karabala with reference to family belonging...

Names Of SHOHADA of Karbala

Aulad-e- Hazrat Abu Talib
1 Imam Husain (A.S)
2 Abbas Bin Ali (A.S)
3 Ali Akbar Bin Husain (A.S)
4 Ali Asgar Bin Hussain (A.S)
5 Abdullah Bin Ali (A.S)
6 Jafer Bin Ali (A.S)
7 Usman Bin Ali (A.S)
8 Abu Bakar Bin Ali (A.S)
9 Abu Baker Bin Hasan Bin Ali (A.S)
10 Qasim Bin Hasan Bin Ali (A.S)
11 Abdullah Bin Hassan (A.S)
12 Aun bin Abdullah Bin Jafer (A.S)
13 Mohammad Bin Abdullah bin Jafer (A.S)
14 Abdullah Bin Muslim Bin Aqeel (AS)
15 Mohammad BIN Muslim (A.S)
16 Mohammad Bin Saeed bin Aqeel (A.S)
17 Abdul Rehman Bin Aqeel (A.S)
18 Jafer Bin Aqeel (A.S)
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Bani Asad

19 Uns Bin Hars Asadi
20 Habib Bin Mazahir Asadi
21 Muslim Bin Ausaja Asadi
22 Qais Bin Masher Asadi
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23 Abu Samama Umru Bin Abdullah
24 Boreer Hamdani
25 Bin Asad
26 Abis Shakri
27 Abdul Rehman Rahbi
28 Saif Bin Hars
29 Amer Bin Abdullah Hamdani
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Jahbi

30 Junada Bin Hars
31 Majma Bin Abdullah
32 Nafey Bin Halal
33 Hajjaj Bin Masrooq, Moazzin of
Kafla-e-Karbala
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Ansari

34 Umer Bin Qarza
35 Abdul Rehman Bin Abd-e-Rub
36 Junada Bin Kab
37 Amer Bin Janada
38 Naeem Bin Ajlan
39 Saad Bin Hars
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Bijli & Khas-ami

40 Zuhair Bin Qain
41 Salman Bin Mazarib
42 Saeed Bin Umer
43 Abdullah Bin Basheer
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Kandi & Ghaffari

44 Yazid Bin Zaid Kandi
45 Harb Bin Umr-ul-Qais
46 Zaheer Bin Amer
47 Basheer Bin Amer
48 Abdullah Arwah Gahffari
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49 Jhun, Ghulam Abu Zar Ghaffari
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Qalbi

50 Abdullah Bin Ameer
51 Abdul Aala Bin Yazeed
52 Saleem Bin Ameer
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Azdi

53 Qasim Bin Habib
54 Zaid Bin Saleem
55 Noman Bin Umer
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Abdi

56 Yazeed Bin Sabeet
57 Amir Bin Muslim
58 Saif Bin Malik
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Tameemi & Tai

59 Jabir Bin Hajjaji
60 Masood Bin Hajjaji
61 Abdul Rehman Bin Masood
62 Baker Bin Haee
63 Ammar Bin Hassan Tai
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Taghleebi

64 Zurghama Bin Malik
65 Kanana Bin Ateeq
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Jahani & Tameemi

66 Aqaba Bin Sult
67 Hur Bin Yazeed Tameemi
68 Aqaba Bin Sult
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Miscellaneous Martyrs

69 Habala Bin Ali Sheebani
70 Qanab Bin Umer
71 Abdullah Bin yaqter
72 Ghulam-e-Turki, Ghulam of Imam-e-SAJJAD

Ghora / Horses name in Karbala

Karbala ma Imam Hussain a.s na ghora no naam Zuljanah hato...

Abbas alamdar a.s na ghora no naam Murtajiz hato...

Ali Akbar a.s na ghora no naam Uqaaab hato...

Qasim a.s na ghora no naam Mamoon hato...

1) Murtajiz ni khaasiyat ye hati k Murtajiz safaid (white) rang na ghora hata ane ehni  gardan (neck) lambi hati or jyare ye dushman par hamlo kare to
apni gardan onchi kari lyta tha jena sabab ehna sawar nazer nota  awta or  Abbas a.s na  oncha qud na wajeh c  Murtajiz apne apwa ma aya hata.....

2) Uqaab ghora ni Khaasiyat ye hati k ehna 2 pankh (wings) hata or ye itna teezi c dushmano par humlo karta ane dushman ni  nazro c ojhal thai  jata tha ...ye NABI PAK S.A.W.W na ghora hata or Karbala ma a  ghora  Ali Akbar a.s ne apwa ma aya hata....

3) Mamoon wo ghora hata je Dushman per hamlo kare to ahne  mara (dead) wagar chorta nota ye Imam Hassan a.s na  ghora hata ane Qasim a.s ne apwa ma aya hata....

4) Zuljanah Imam Hussain a.s na ghora hata ahna matha par safaid rang na tika hata or ghana khoobsurat ghora hata or a ghora pehla  Mola Ali a.s ni kidmat karta hata or Mola ALi a.s ye Zuljinah na sath guzwah-e-Tabook ni jung fateh kari hati.....

The translation of Ramadan Tasbeeh

Daily Ramadan Tasbeeh:

Allhumma inna haadha shahru Ramadan al-ladhee unzila feehil Qurana hudan linnaasi wa bayyinaatin minal hudaa wal furqaan

O Allah this is the month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran as a guidance to people with clear signs and arguments.

Allahumma baarik lanaa fee shahri Ramadan wa 'a-inna 'alayhi wa taqabbalhu minnaa

O Allah increase Your blessings upon us during this month, help us to observe its requirements and accept our prayers and supplications.

Innaka 'alaa kulle shayin qadeer

Indeed You have power over everything

Laa ilaaha illallaah. Astaghfirullaah. Allahumma innee asalokal jannata wa 'aoodhu beka minan-naar

There is no God other than Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah. I ask You O Allah to include me among those deserving paradise and to deliver me from the fire (of hell).

The translation to the iftar dua

Allahumma ya mu'ti-ussuwalaatAllah, O grantor of prayers

Wa ya wali ar-raghabaatCustodian of desires

Wa ya munaffisal kurubaatDispeller of worries

Wa ya kaafi al hammi wal ghammi; Ya hannaanu ya mannaan
Protector from grief and distress; The Compassionate; Bestower of blessings

Ya dhal jalaali wal ikraam
Most Glorious and Most Generous

Ya man 'aata khayra maa fee khazaa-enihil eemaana bihee qablas-sawaal
One who dispenses imaan, the most precious gift from His treasures without even being asked

Laa tamna'naa aqalla maa fee khazaa-enikal 'afwa ma'as-sawaal
Do not withhold from us forgiveness, the lease of the gifts from your treasures, when we beseech you for it

Ilaahi as-aluka an tusallee 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa aali Muhammad
My God, I invoke blessings upon Muhammad and upon the progeny of Muhammad

Wa an taghfir lana wa an tarhamna wa an tu'aafeena min sakhatik
Forgive us and shower Your mercy on us, and save us from Your wrath

Wa 'an taqdhee 'annad-dayna bi rahmatik

Help us discharge our debts with Your mercy

Wa 'an tatooba 'alayna innaka antat-tawaabur raheem
Forgive us; You are the most merciful forgiver

Wa 'an taj'alanaa fee haadhal yawmi min 'utaqaa-ika, wa min tulaqaa-ika minan-naar
Place us among those who are pious and among those whom You have saved from fire

Wa 'an laa tushmit binaa 'uduwwan wa laa haasidan bi rahmatika ya arhamar raahimeen
O most merciful, with Your mercy, do not let enemies, nor the jealous rejoice on account of our misfortunes
  

Allahumma laka sumnaa wa bika aamanna wa 'alaa rizqika aftarnaa, fa taqabbal-hu minnaa
Allah, we fasted for You, and we have faith in You and it is with Your bounty (rizq) that we break our fast. So accept this fast from us.

Dhahabaz-zamaa-u  wam talaa'atil 'urooq
Thirst has vanished and body (literal: veins) is satiated

Wa baqiya ajr-u insha Allahu ta'aala
And the reward will come, if Allah wills

Baseless and Senseless claims of muddai

This is one of the many replies to the baseless and senseless claims of laeen muddai doing the rounds on different media. 

Mr. Khuzaima Qutbuddin

I am writing this letter in reply to the blasphemous email and video that has not only disturbed each and every mumin but stirred and driven them to the height of passionate fury. it is indeed the teachings of our beloved Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA and his equally illustrious and rightful heir apparent Aqa Moula Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, that today in spite of this seething pain and anger we are sitting in the cool shade of Raudat Tahera praying for the long life of Aqa Moula TUS and trying to ignore your disturbingly disgusting video. 

You claim rights to the lofty office of Ad-Dail mutlaq and by doing that you have chosen the title of "Muddai" and torn off from your attire the grand and lofty title of Mazoon ud Dawat and shunned away from the exalted designation of  "Al-Mumin". You have finally liberated us from the bonds of "muruvat" and duty that have obliged us to call you mazoon saab since the past few years. Your deeds and your attitude have for years led us to doubt and question your position, but the silence of our Moula TUS and his allowing your name to be read in the Ahd al-Awliya has refrained us from coming to any conclusion and in fact often rendered us wounds of guilt instead. 

Mr. Khuzaima, since the day i began to understand this world, in my small humble capacity, and recognize the efforts of my Moula TUS as a mature mumin and human being, i have failed to find even a few shades of these qualities in you. What you did in East Africa causing so much havoc and confusion, leading mumineen to give misaq again, is something no one can fathom even today. It was an act of sheer madness. You had hurt our Moula RA yet Moulana al-Muqaddas RA covered your ignonimous deeds with kindness and generosity. Mr. Khuzaima, I am sorry but according to me an adna mumin, from what i perceive of you from not only my personal experience but from all that i have witnessed throughout those years, that you dont possess the qualities of an adna Mumin, and have the nerve to call yourself Al-Dai al-Mutlaq. 

Doing what you did with a humble mumin for a personal grudge though not acceptable, is understandable. But yesterday you crossed all limits. When not only each and every mumin but the whole world was mourning, you chose to gather your gang in your den and give them a discourse about your supposed virtues. No doubt we have witnessed the event of saqifa being repeated in this era. You claim your right to do imamat, well if u were so afraid to unveil true self in public you could have adhered to your ways of "taqiyat" and prayed namaz with Aqa Moula TUS. What you give in your tiresome incomprehensible speech is lame excuses. How can you do what you did on the day of wafaat of a Moula TUS who has given you so much. Whatever you have today is the result of Moulas generosity and benevolence and that you can never deny. This is how you show your gratitude? 

You say you were waiting for Moula RA to get shifa so he would clarify personally thus you absconded for the innumerable events. Your son spits poison and barks that Moula RA was brought to such events forcibly. So where were you during the celebrations of the 100th Milad Mubarak? We dont see you playing any role anywhere. When Moulana Mohammed Burhanuddin Aqa would come amidst us on that noorani chair we saw a farishta descending from the heavens. A spirit that is not bound by any physical restrictions lifted us in darajaat through nazaraat that you and your likes can never feel. You saw the discomfort boiling inside you come in front of your eyes. We saw peace and sukun. Moula RA found peace in being amidst mumineen and we offer laakho sajadaat of shukr in Hazarat Aaliya of our Aqa Moula TUS that he strived so hard to make it possible for both Moula RA and Mumineen. 

Where were you when we saw Al-Anwar, Al-Aqmar and all jawame of the fatemiyeen revived? How dare you use the lofty word fatemidawat in your blasphemous propaganda. Where were you when Moula revived the Fatemi saqafat through "Al Multaqal Fatemi al-Ilmi"? where were you when Moula RA opened the doors of Al-Jamea tus Saifiyan and let the Nile of Ilm-e-Alemohammed flow through. Where were you o sheikh when we saw this Moizzi Era in its grandeur and glory??? Wherever we saw Moula RA hoist the flags of Fatemi Sultan, we saw you missing. And on occasions where you luckily made it, we have seen on your face expressions of anger and envy when mumineen would be crying tears of happiness. Thousands of mumineen bear witness to what I say. 

You say that you were the chosen one. Syedna Taher Saifuddin Aqa RA conferred Nass upon you and it cannot be changed. You question in your ridiculous monologue the authority of Imamuz zaman RA as to how could he fail in his tayeed. Well Mr Khuzaima, a student from the primary section of Jamea would suffice to answer that. History has witnessed many such occurrences when a Dai has done nass and the Mansoos has passed away. Did the tayeed of Imam fail then? Al-iyazo billah. Similarly it may be possible according to your claims that Moulana Taher Saifuddin Aqa RA may have wished to see you reach this lofty position. But it is possible and now evident that you never rose to his expectations. Your soul died. What we see and understand today is that those words of Taher Saifuddin Moula RA were his attempt to stop you from straying. That is our perspective and your deeds have proved it to be the right one. And what do you try to prove and achieve by showing the hand-written letter of Taher Saifuddin Moula RA? Havent you seen "Aali Qadr Mufaddal" written by Syedna al-Muqaddas? How can you fail to see in those divine letters what even a small mumin child can register? Your deeds are against each and every word of the rasail shareefa of your illustrious father. You have insulted the living risalah of Moulana Taher Saifuddin RA and Moulana Mohammed Burhanuddin RA and you blaspheme the living Quran - e - kareem by holding in your hands the Kitaabullah that cannot be touched but by only those who are pure.

You challenge in your unintelligible speech anyone who doubts you to confront you. Well you are the Muddai. You are the one who is supposed to confront. And trust me, we dont need even geniuses. Little novices like me will suffice our Moula TUS and lay bare for the world your true face. Why do you fear that you will be beaten? we mumineen are a peace loving community and the whole world knows it. We were waiting impatiently for you to come and submit yourself in the feet of our Moula TUS so we could embrace you. But you failed not only Moula but each and every mumin. The so called attacks are fabrications or your imgination. We mumineen are brought up to meet the enemy with dignity. The weapon we yield is mohabbat and dua. And the name of our Moula TUS is enough to spoil clothes of Khalid and his likes. 

The pages of Quran and the pages of Dawat history stand testimony to the fate of those who have stood against Haq na Dhani. I need not say more.

Abde Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS

[As received on the common forum]

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Dear editor,

It is with shock, dejection and almost a sense of shame at the trite standards that your journalistic practices have fallen to these days that I write to you this evening.

I was highly impressed by your advertising campaign - I Am Mumbai - last year which seemed to project your newspaper as a truthful, honest, real representative of the people of Mumbai. To a large extent, I believed it too with flashes of doubt depending on the quality and nature of articles you published over the past one year.

However, the sensationalist, ill-informed, poorly researched, largely opinionated, allegation-hurling and fact-starved article headlined "A Perilous Transition" on the front page (with extensions on page 6) of your tabloid today has forced me to not just review my positive opinions about your editorial standards but actually discard them altogether.

In the garb of presenting a fair observation, it is quite clear through the language and content of the article that it was not just influenced by a group of people discussed in the article, i.e., a small number of personally frustrated people who consider Khuzaima Qutbuddin to be the successor of the Late His Holiness Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, but written with deliberate bias and almost a hint of vendetta against the Dawoodi Bohra community and its new spiritual leader.

As a newspaper that is read widely and held in high regard, I was appalled that your editorial team would even allow such a poorly written article to be published in the first place. Considering you'll have high standards in place, the publishing of this article, therefore, clearly reflects that this was a considered attempt at being sensationalist, drawing unnecessary attention to a non-issue and maligning the hard-earned and globally respected reputation of the Dawoodi Bohra community and its new spiritual head, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.

It's also in poor taste from a humanitarian point of view because it has been published at a time when the Dawoodi Bohra community over the globe is in mourning and still trying to recover from the unexpected loss of the beloved Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.

Instead of offering sympathies and condolences to the community or paying a much-deserved tribute to the impeccable and prolific achievements about the late Syedna who was a beacon of peace and progress in India and a globally consulted stalwart for wisdom and developing human potential, your newspaper chose to talk about an issue that is hardly a subject for discussion in any Dawoodi Bohra household. Even more so, it chose to adopt an intellectually bereft stance and demonstrate journalistic lewdness in doing so.

I'd like to argue my case on a few facts -

1) Your article does not shed any light on the actual investiture process (nass) from one Dai-el-Mutlaq (Vicegerent to the Imam) to the next and makes its own assumptions about what happened 49 years ago or 3 years ago without any evidence or facts.

In the first place, how can any ambiguity about the new Syedna arise because Khuzaima Qutbuddin has never presented any evidence regarding the investiture he claims was made to him 49 years ago. Moreover, as a regular, practising Dawoodi Bohra who has had the privilege to attend many sermons of the late Syedna, never in the past 49 years did the Syedna ever refer to Khuzaima as his successor. Nor does he have any witnesses to his investiture whereas there are witnesses to Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's proclamation in London and Mumbai.

Any doubts about this historic event can only imply that the doubters believe that the alive and conscious Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin was not in charge after his stroke and leadership issues were being handled without his consent. Is that what Khuzaima's associates are suggesting? If so, then their own faith in the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin can be called into question and, more importantly, their trust in their own senses and intellect can be questioned because there have been countless instances in the past 3 years where the late Syedna has appeared publicly with Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as his successor.

Moreover, even after Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin fell ill in London 3 years ago and appointed Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as his successor, never did Khuzaima Qutbuddin ever stake a claim or mention to the late Syedna that he was being denied or being wronged. After all, as part of his faith, he would believe that the Syedna would do justice and listen to his plea if he merited a hearing.

2) Without any evidence, it portrays the benevolent and benign Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as a "radical hardliner". On what basis?

I'm sorry to say this but the article's author suffers from the most basic of flaws when making an objective argument - selective perception. How can such an article be published?

For instance, how can a dignified, respected leader holding a legal, constitutionally recognised office be morally assaulted without any proof? How can a leader under whose administrative guidance - for the first time in human history - women were institutionally freed from the domestic chores of cooking as a result of the "community kitchen" be portrayed as someone who advocates limited educational access to women?

How can a leader who personally supervised de-addiction and rehabilitation programmes be labelled as having a divergent school of thought in Islam?

Moreover, he personally beseeched and facilitated Dawoodi Bohras in Yemen to avoid growing 'khat' (a flowering plant that is classified by the WHO as a drug of abuse and has damaging physiological and psychological effects) and take up organic fruit and vegetable farming practices instead for the benefit of society at large. How can he not be a moderate, progressive liberal with a humanistic aspect of Islam at the heart of his teachings? 

How can a leader who personally preaches women's rights within a family and propagates non-violence and fair treatment of women at home have hardline views on gender?

The issue here is not just of journalistic callousness but of a planned systematic attempt at publicly demeaning the Dawoodi Bohra community and its new spiritual leader. The issue here is grave as your article is based on blatant lies and claimed representations of opinions such as "He is seen as a right-wing radical ...", "Dawoodi Bohras faced with having to select from two individuals..."

In the first place, a Dawoodi Bohra, by definition of his faith, would unconditionally accept whoever has been handpicked by the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin as his next leader. And those who doubt his decision, are by definition, not Dawoodi Bohra and, hence, have no moral or legal right to comment on this decision.

And in the past three years or even now, never has a Dawoodi Bohra been faced with a choice as the late Syedna never suggested that there was a choice to be made. Hence, this article lies. Spiritual leadership is a highly responsible and serious task and is not some trivial game show where there is a draw of lots or choices to be made without fundamental and complete knowledge.

A big lie in the article is that the late Syedna was unable to utter a word in front of a large assembled gathering in Mumbai after he appointed Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. I was personally a witness to that ceremony (over a live telecast) and can clearly remember the late Syedna pronouncing his successor's name.

Another glaring lie in the article is that "Mufaddal Saifuddin claimed...". Never can a Dai-el-Mutlaq claim his succession. He can only accept the investiture made in him by his predecessor in front of witnesses. Mufaddal Saifuddin was publicly appointed by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Whereas the reality is that it is Khuzaima who is staking a "claim" and has no witnesses.

In fact, here are a few facts that haven't been mentioned in the article -

1) Against people's wishes and without their consent, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community are being sent text messages and emails and being coerced to give up their faith and acknowledge Khuzaima Qutbuddin as their leader. A key pillar of a Dawoodi Bohri's faith is her/his allegiance to and unconditional belief in the Syedna. Since Khuzaima was never officially anointed or appointed by the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, choosing Khuzaima as her/his leader would mean giving up a lifetime of faith in the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin himself and adopting an un-Islamic belief system.

2) Khuzaima Qutbuddin's family members are forcing people (especially young children) to renounce Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as their leader and sending MMS videos of such forced renunciation to people (again, without consent).

3) Khuzaima Qutbuddin's history has rarely been saintly. He has been linked with various traits and activities that do not befit a spiritual leader and certainly not one who can uphold the faith of a million-strong community.

Therefore, I sincerely request and, in fact, demand an unconditional apology from Mumbai Mirror for publishing an article that lacks objectivity, malevolently maligns the reputations of a highly respected global leader and the entire Dawodi Bohra community at large and, by virtue of indulging in such a tawdry and unprincipled standard of journalism, has brought the highly reliable Indian press into disrepute.

Regards

Yousuf
[As received on common forum]

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Common Islamic Terminologies

The use of Islamic Terminology in our daily affairs is something we all indulge in, though largely unconciously, since it is a way of communicating that is ingrained in us, as intrinsically as manners and character are..

• AL-HAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL 'ALAMINThis is a verse from the Qur'an that we recite and say many times per day. Other than being recited daily during prayers, a mumineen reads this expression in every activity of his daily life.
  The meaning of it is: "Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds."
  A mumineen invokes the praises of Allah before he does his daily work; and when he finishes, he thanks Allah for His favors. We are grateful to Allah for all His blessings. It is a statement of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude from the creature to his Creator.
  
• ALLAHU AKBARThis statement is said numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when we are happy, and wish to express our approval of what we hear, when we sacrifice an animal, and when we want to praise a speaker. It is the most often repeated expression in the world.
  Its meaning: "Allah is the Greatest."
  A mumineen praises Allah in every aspect of life.
  
• ASSALAMU ALAIKUMThis is an expression Muslims say whenever we meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace.
  The meaning of it is: "Peace be upon you."
  The other forms are: "Assalamu 'Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah," which means:"May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you," and "Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatohu," which means :"May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you."
  
• WA 'ALAIKUM AS-SALAMThis is an expression that a Muslim is to say as an answer for the greeting. When a person greets another with a salutation of peace, the answer for the greeting is an answer of peace.
  The meaning of this statement is: "And upon you is the peace."
  The other expressions are: " Wa Alaikum as-Salam Wa Rahmatullah." and "Wa 'Alaikum as-Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh."
  
• LA ILAHA ILLALLAHThis expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim.
  The meaning of this statement is: " There is no god except Allah."
  
• SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALAThis is an expression that is used whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written.
  The meaning of this expression is: "Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son."
  We believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are: "'Azza Wa Jall": He is the Mighty and the Majestic; "Jalla Jalalahu": He is the exalted Majestic.
  S.W.T. These letters are abbreviations for the words of "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala".
  
• ASTAGHFIRULLAHThis is an expression used when we want to ask Allah's forgiveness.
  The meaning of it is: "I ask Allah for forgiveness."
  A Muslim says this phrase many times, even when he is talking to another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even when he wants to prove that he is innocent of an incident he uses this expression. After every Salah (prayer), mumineen perform a tesbih on this word.
  
• SADAQALLAHUL 'AZIMThis is a statement of truth that we say after reading any number of verses from the Qur'an.
  The meaning of it is: "Allah says the truth."
  The Qur'an is the exact words of Allah in verbatim. When Allah speaks, He says the truth; and when the Qur'an is being recited, a Muslim is reciting the words of truth of Allah.
  
• IN SHA' ALLAHWhen a person wishes to plan for the future, when he promises, when he makes resolutions, and when he makes a pledge, he makes them with permission and the will of Allah. For this reason, we use the Qur'anic instructions by saying "In Sha ' Allah."
  The meaning of this statement is: "If Allah wills."
  We are to strive hard and to put our trust in Allah. We leave the results in the hands of Allah.
  
• INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI'UNWhen a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, or when he has gone bankrupt, he should be patient and say this statement.
  The meaning of it is : "We are from Allah and to whom we are returning."
  We believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He who takes away. He is testing us. Hence, a Muslim submits himself to Allah. He is grateful and thankful to Allah for whatever he gets. On the other hand, he is patient and says this expression in times of turmoil and calamity.
  
• JAZAKALLAHU KHAYRANThis is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying "thanks" (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase.
  Its meaning is: "May Allah reward you best"
  It is understood that human beings can't repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.
  
• MA SHA' ALLAH
  This is an expression that is used whenever we are excited and surprised or to express our happiness.
  The meaning of "Ma sha' Allah" is: "Whatever Allah wants." or "Whatever Allah wants to give, He gives."
  This means that whenever Allah gives something good to someone, blesses him, honors him, and opens the door of success in business, a Muslim says this statement of "Ma Sha' Allah."
  
  
  Source : Saifee Surka email on common forum