Personal Ethical Conduct

The necessity of obtaining factual-information

So ask the people of the message if you do not know. (16:43)

Striving for the Purification of the Soul

And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good. (21: 69)

Equality in Punishment( Purity)

O people, those before you gone astray, for if some notable stole, they let him go, and if a poor man did, they penalize him. By Allah, if Fatima, Muhammad's daughter stole, Muhammad most assuredly cut off her hand". Related by al Bokhary

Knowledge of the rules of ethics and behavior

you who have believed, do not enter houses other than your own houses until you ascertain welcome and greet their inhabitants. That is best for you; perhaps you will be reminded. (24:27)

Listening attentively and following instructions

So give good tidings to My servants (17) Who listen to speech and follow the best of it.(39:17-18)

Inculcating obedience in one's children

Tell the boy to pray when he reaches the age of seven; when he becomes ten years old, beat him if he doesn't'.

Related by Abu Dawood

Righteousness

Say, O [Muhammad], "I am only a man like you to whom it has been revealed that your god is but one God; so take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness." And woe to those who associate others with Allah - (41:6)

On the authority of Abu AmrI said: O Messenger of Allah tell me something about Islam which I can ask of no one but you. He said: Say: I believe In Allah-and thereafter Be upright
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Why the Peshawar & Nairobi attacks are un-Islamic

Islam does not allow taking revenge by attacking innocent people. In fact, the concept of revenge itself is un-Islamic, says Maulana Wahiuddin Khan

In just the last couple of days, there have been two deadly attacks orchestrated by self-styled Muslims, killing many people—the attack on a church in Peshawar and a shopping mall in Nairobi. Attacks on, and persecution of, non-Muslim minorities have escalated in recent years in many Muslim-majority countries.

These attacks are nothing but an expression of frustration. The fact is that in the first half of the twentieth century, some Muslims started a struggle against their so-called enemies. But they completely failed in this endeavour. They then tried to destabilise their supposed enemies. What happened on 9/11 was an act of this kind. However, they failed in achieving anything there as well. Now, they have chosen soft targets, like churches and malls. Such acts only show the extent of their frustration. The only cause for these attacks can be found in these Muslims’ deep frustration due to their total failure. The time has now come for Muslims to take a U-turn. Taking a U-turn means accepting one’s own mistakes, but many Muslim leaders do not have the courage to openly accept their mistakes.


According to Islam, these attacks are clearly haram or forbidden. There is no justification for suicide-bombing in Islam. With regard to the bombing of the church in Peshawar, the attackers said that they were taking revenge for US drone strikes. But taking revenge itself is an un-Islamic act. According to Islam, the argument that these attacks are a legitimate answer to the oppression of others is completely baseless. Islam does not allow taking revenge by attacking innocent people – the concept of revenge itself is un-Islamic. But for the sake of argument, suppose that Islam does allow revenge. Then the act of revenge must be directed against those who are responsible for the killings for which revenge is sought. But those who were present in the church in Peshawar and in the mall in Nairobi were innocent. They were not involved in any kind of attack and did not kill people, so they cannot be subjected to revenge.

Attacks of this kind do not in any way solve the problems they claim to be a response to. Rather, they only exacerbate them. The claims of people involved in such attacks of representing and championing Islam are completely false. Islam does not give permission for such attacks at all. The blame lies not only on the attackers, but also their intellectual mentors. The real culprits are those leaders who have given a political interpretation to Islam. I think political Islam is the greatest evil in the present age. Such an interpretation has made the violence that Peshawar and Nairobi witnessed seem justified to those who carried it out.

Some Muslims quote, among others, the following Quranic verse to justify their hatred of non-Muslims: “O you who believe, do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.” (5:51). On the basis of their erroneous interpretation of this verse, they seek to stir hatred against people of other faiths. Once that happens, then it becomes easy for them to seek legitimacy for violence against non-Muslims. However, the fact of the matter is that their argument is completely wrong. The Quranic verse quoted above is neither about all Jews or Christians, nor can it be taken out of context. It was applicable to those contemporaries of the Prophet who were at war with him and must be read in that context.

It is a well-known fact that non-Muslims in every country think that Islam is a religion of violence. These kinds of negative opinions about Islam are absolutely wrong. However, it is Muslim leaders who are to blame for this and not non-Muslims. Attacks such as the ones Peshawar and Nairobi recently witnessed are bound to show Islam in an even more negative light. The image of Islam is already under threat, and such acts will only worsen it in the eyes of the world.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan @  Tehalka.com
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Chia Seeds: An Excellent Source of Omega-3 Fats and More

Chia seeds are tiny seeds which are packed with essential fatty acids, protein, fiber and many health-protective antioxidants. In fact, weight for weight, these super-seeds provide twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium of milk, and an inexpensive, safe and high quality source of omega-3 fatty acids.

The Importance of omega-3

Omega-3 is one of the "essential fatty acids" we need in our diets. It is essential because our bodies cannot manufacture it - it has to be obtained from our diet.

Fish is a great dietary source of omega-3, but sea life has been exposed to many toxins. Flax seeds or flax seed oil is a good inexpensive, safe source of omega-3, but chia seeds are more convenient and even higher in omega-3, and are also more easily digestible when whole, than flax seeds.


Chia Seed Benefits

Chia seeds, in the same way as flax seeds, react when mixed with water to form a kind of glutinous solution, like a gel. They act in the same way in the gut, which is another reason why they are good for you. They benefit the digestive system by providing both a high amount of fiber, and also this action of forming a gel like solution moves through the body and cleans up as it goes. It's also thought that this gel physically prevents the fast breaking down of carbohydrates in the body, by slowing down the action of the enzymes on the carbohydrates.

Chia seeds contain 19 amino acids, with all of the essential amino acids except taurine. They also contain more iron than spinach, more calcium than milk and even more antioxidants than blueberries, weight for weight.

How to Eat chia seeds

    Chia seeds can be ground up and added to just about anything, like water, fresh juices, smoothies. They can also be sprouted in the same way as alfalfa seeds and used in salads.

    But unlike flax seeds, chia seeds don't have to be ground for consumption - they can be chewed whole. And unlike ground flax seeds, chia seeds don't deteriorate rapidly.

    Because they absorb water so much, chia seeds will help you feel full longer.

    Even eating the seeds or drinking them with a beverage will form a gel in the stomach which is up to 90% fiber. This is useful as an overall digestive and elimination aid.

Chia seeds are available from health food stores and the seeds last a long time, so they can be bought and stored in quality.
Source : http://www.healthymuslim.com/and-more.cfm

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