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How to Win Hearts the Islamic Way
Here's a brief Islamic guide on winning hearts.
- Smile. It is the first arrow and the fastest of them all. It is like the salt for food. It is also regarded as a kind of worship and alms-giving as is mentioned in a hadith "Smiling at your brother's face is as charity (Sadaqa)" (Jami Tirmidhi). "Abdullah ibn al Harith tells us about the Prophet (PBUH) saying that he had never seen someone smile at the other's face as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to do" (Jami Tirmidhi).
Be the one who initiates greetings first. This arrow is the one that lets you to be in the innermost depths of the others hearts. This arrow needs a skillful shooter. The needed skills are the hearty smile, the warm shaking of hands and the friendly welcoming to the other. Being successfully achieved, such kinds of skills are going to be rewarded, referring to the hadith: "Those who are nearest to Allah are they who are first to give a salutation " (Jami Tirmidhi). According to Hadith of Anas when people of Yemen came the Prophet (PBUH) said , " The people of Yemen are approaching and they have softer hearts than yours'. (Anas said) " They are the first who came with hand shaking". (Sunan Abu Dawud and Adb ul Mufarad)
Exchange presents. It has a strange charming affection that captivates all senses. Hence, exchanging presents and gifts in different occasions is a pleasant habit however gifts should be within one's tolerable expenses. Aa’ishah (RA) said: "The Messenger of Allaah used to accept gifts and reward people for giving them." (Sahih Bukhari)
Say something Good or remain silent. Loud voice and chattering are bad merits. You have to be sweet-worded, tender in expressing yourself. A good word has its own magic in winning the hearts of your enemies, how powerfully it would work then with your brothers' hearts!! "Repel (Evil) with what is better: Then will he between whom and thee was hatred become as it were thy friend and intimate " (Surah Fussilat 41:34) .The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or be silent" (Mawtta Imam Malik). Abu Abdullah Jadali reported that he asked Sayyidah Aisha (RA) about the manners of Allah’s Messenger She said, He was never indecent of speech or of manners. He never spoke loudly in the markets. And, he never returned evil with evil, but he forgave and overlooked.’ (Jami Tirmidhi)
Be a good listener. Listen patiently and never interrupt the speaker, as the Prophet (PBUH) never interrupted a speaker till he ended his speech. And he who fights for this merit gains others love and admiration, whilst on the contrary is the one who chatters and interrupts the other.
Have a neat appearance and dress well. You have to be careful with your appearance so as to be neat, well–dressed and sweet smelling as well. The Prophet (PBUH) says that "Allaah is beautiful and he love beauty" (Masnad Ahmed).
Be in others' favor and help them. Good treatment classifies you as an obedient, beloved slave of Allaah. Allaah says in the Qur'an: "And spend of your substance in the cause of Allaah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your own) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good"(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:195). Sayyidina Abu Dharr (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “Your smile your brother is a sadaqah for you, and your enjoining piety and forbidding evil is a sadaqah. Your guiding one who is lost on the land is a sadaqah for you. Your leading the blind is a sadaqah for you. Your removing from the thoroughfare a stone, a thorn or a bone is for you a sadaqah. And, your filling with your bucket the bucket of your brother is a sadaqah for you." (Jami Tirmidhi)
Be generous. Offering money is the key for most of the closed doors that hinder you from reaching others hearts, especially in these days. Now I will tell you a story about the magic of the merit of generosity. In the conquest of Makkah, there was a man called "Safwan Ibn Umia". That man ran away after making all possible means in keeping the people of Islam and after making conspiracies to kill the Prophet (PBUH). Later on, the Prophet (PBUH) forgave him and he came back asking the Prophet (PBUH) to give him the time of two months to think about Islam and the Prophet (PBUH) said, "You can take four months, not just two". In spite of being an atheist, he accompanied the Prophet (PBUH) in the Hunain and Al Ta'if conquests. In Al Ta`if, while the Prophet (PBUH) was dividing the booties of the war, he noticed that man looking longingly to a vast land in which a large number of cattle were flocking. The Prophet (PBUH) asked him, "Do you like it?" The man eagerly answered "Yes." The Prophet (PBUH) said, "It is for you then." Safwan said, "Only a prophet could behave as generously as you have. I believe that there is no god but Allaah and that Muhammad is His Prophet." Notice how the Prophet (PBUH) found the missing key and succeeded in moving his heart. Some people behave stingily as if they see the ghost of poverty waiting to attack them once they think about being generous in offering money.
Have a good opinion of others and give them an excuse. Keeping an eye on others behavior is a bad merit that blocks your way to their hearts. On the contrary is to have a good opinion of them. So, try hard to give your brothers the excuse as much as you can. Concerning this merit, Ibn Al Mubarak says, "The believer is he who gives his brothers the excuse, and the hypocrite is he who seeks their slips." Quran says " O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other behind their backs." (Surah Hujraat 49:12)
Express your feelings. If you love someone, or have good feelings about him, don't wait, just tell him at once. Regarding this Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “If one of you loves his brother, let him inform him about it.” (Sahih Bukhari) Prophet (PBUH) also said " A good dream is from Allah, so if anyone of you saw a dream which he liked, he should not tell it to anybody except to the one whom he loves." (Sahih Bukhari)
How to Find out if a Hadeeth Is Authentic or Not
A "Hadeeth" (pl. ahaadeeth) is a transmitted saying, action, endorsement, or physical traits and characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad [(sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam (Peace be upon him)]. Authentic ahaadeeth, together with the Holy Qur'aan, are the primary source of Islamic Law.
Steps
- Determine if the hadeeth is in either of the two Saheehs : Saheeh-ul-Bukhaaree and Saheeh Muslim, which are the most authentic books after the Qur'aan. The most authentic and reliable translations of the two Saheehs are those published by Daarussalaam [Dar-us-Salam.com].
Also useful are: SahihAlBukhari.com & SahihMuslim.com
If the hadeeth is found in the two Saheehs or either of them, it is authentic except in a few extremely rare cases.
If the hadeeth is not found in the two Saheehs or either of them, or its authenticity is still in doubt, the best online resource currently available in English is Hadeeth Encyclopedia [Hadeeth.webs.com] .
Tips
Some resources for those who know Arabic:
AhlalHdeeth.com ملتقى أهل الحديث
How to Recite the Iqama
Before performing the solat (Islamic prayer), it is encouraged for Muslims to recite the iqama (private call for prayer).
Steps
Recite in this order.
- Allaahu Akbar
"God is the greatest"
Allaahu Akbar
"God is the greatest"
Ashhadu Allah ilaaha illa-Lah
"I bear witness that there none worthy of worship except God"
Ash Hadu anna Muhamadar rasuulullah
"I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
Hayya' alas Salaah
"Come to prayer"
Hayya' alal Falaah
"Come to felicity"
Qad qaamatis Salaah(2x)
"Our prayers are now ready
Allaahu Akbar(2x)
"God is the greatest"
Laa ilaaha illa-Lah
"There is none worthy of worship except God"
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How to Learn to Love Islam
Learning to love Islam again after becoming a lapsed Muslim can be hard, but follow these steps and Insha' Allah you will achieve love for your religion.
Steps
Learn the seerah of Prophet Muhammad (saws) and identify with his struggle to establish Islam amongst the pagan Arabs.
Read the Qur'an as often as possible.
Surround yourself with positive things associated with your faith, i.e. a Qur'an recitation that you enjoy, and Islamic book that you like, friends and family that are good practicing Muslims...
Understand the ins and outs of your faith and why Allah has enjoined certain things on the believers (such as no alcohol) and understand the wisdom behind the prohibition and be thankful to Allah that he has saved you from this and given you the opportunity to enter jannah.
Make Dua often and communicate with Allah, seeking forgiveness and assistance in reaffirming your trust in Him and the deen.
Tips
Remember that Allah is All Merciful.
Remember that there is still time to repent for wrongdoings.
Warnings
Don't give up.
Don't expect everything to come quickly without working for it first.
Things You'll Need
Ultimate faith in Allah.
How to Be a Muslim
Being a good Muslim may be hard, doing things like keeping up with prayers and all the rules you have to follow. One wikihow article is nowhere near enough to learn all about Islam, but here are a few tips and steps to get you started.
Steps
- Learn about the most important parts of Islam, things like the five daily prayers: Fajr, Zuhr/Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Learn about the other five pillars, too. Remember to persevere with these prayers! It always seems a little like too much at first, but when you think about it, you're only putting aside a few minutes every time you pray.
- You can learn a lot from translations of the Qur'an, the most accurate guide to being a Muslim that there is
Some of these translations may be harder to understand than others, however Abdullah Yusuf Ali and Pickthall are the two most common.
Learn about certain things such as how to fast in the holy month of Ramadan. You can even get help from other Muslims who have more experience than you. Fasting is always difficult at first, but after a week you'll be completely used to it.
Say the declaration of faith: There is only One God, and Muhammad (Peace be Upon him) is His messenger (Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa-Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammad ar-Rasulallah).
Learn to live as a Muslim. Remember, a religion is not a part-time thing...it is for all the time. Islam is a way of life.- You can look at chapters of the Qur'an and Hadiths of the Prophet to help you with certain things. There are books with detailed step-by-step guides on how to complete your five daily prayers. This may also seem like a lot to remember if you are praying for the first time, but you can start by learning about the easier prayers at first, like Fajr.
There are specific things to do with hygiene and cleanliness, how to act around others, etc. You can look for books on these topics.
Tips
- Remember Allah (God) is always with you.
There are lots of small books to advise new Muslims about how to behave, talk, etc. Islam isn't just about reading the Qur'an or whatever, it's the way you live your life.
Your religion should show through in your behavior. Muslims are not permitted to lie, gossip or badmouth others. A Non-Muslim deserves your respect just as much as a Muslim does.
Search online. You can find many islamic websites that tell you rules of Islam
There are two main sects in Islam, the Sunnis and Shias. Follow the one which you think is the right one after research. Avoid other sects such as the Wahabbis/Salafis (puritan fundamentalists) and Sufis (not true monotheists). Make sure you are guided to the right group.
Warnings
- Remember to read the Qur'an correctly.
Not everything you hear or read about Islam is true.
Islam is usually negatively portrayed in the media, and the majority of people are not given the main idea of the peaceful nature of this religion. Do not try to force your opinions on others.
If you really want to learn about Islam, then you should listen to Muslims that you trust because not any one with a huge beard is Muslim and not any one wearing anything else is not.
Don't forget about your family members--how will they react when you tell them you are becoming a muslim? They might not be too happy about it, but don't let them change your choice to become a muslim. Be ready to explain, firmly and calmy, why you chose to be a muslim. Say things like, "It's my choice to what religion I want to follow." Remember, being a muslim might change a few things in your life that you were used to!
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How to Find Truth According to Islam
For the sincere truth seekers in life, take the patience to read and ponder this "how-to".
Steps
- Know what Islam means. Islam means submission to the will of the only God and peace. That God is our Creator, who created us out of nothing and deserves our praise. A Muslim is someone who peacefully submits to the will of The One Creator, Who will test us on the Day of Judgment based on our obedience of His Laws (not the ones we create for ourselves). That Creator's proper name is Allah (The One to worship, in Arabic).
Know the prophets of religion. The Lord sent a prophet to every nation to teach them right from wrong and warn them of the Day of Judgment. Relaying the message of Allah, the prophets gave the glad tidings of eternal Paradise to those who obey, and a stern warning of eternal hellfire to those who reject the truth when delivered to them.
Worship The One God with no partners, as it is he alone who made you; follow the prophets; believe in the Day of Judgment; enjoin good; forbid evil.
Acknowledge the other scriptures; five known scriptures were revealed: the Scrolls to Abraham, the Torah to Moses, the Psalms to David, the Gospel to Jesus, and the Qur'an to Muhammad [in that order, pbut].- Don't believe everything you hear. Investigate for yourself. This is the most important decision of your life, it's not like choosing what degree to seek, and which house to buy. This life has an end.
- Research the religion and know the what the Five pillars of Islam are. They are: Allah is the only god, and Muhammed (pbuh) is his prophet
To pray 5 times a day, everyday, at the correct times.
To fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
To give part of your wealth to charity on a regular basis
To visit the Kabbah in Mecca, if able to do so.
Tips
- Allah has promised that the Qur'an will be guarded and never be changed.
Not even one letter has changed - so many people even memorize the whole Qur'an.
Many people have come to Islam post 9/11.
Muslim women wear the hijab to obey Allah's command. Many people see this as oppression when they are only guarding their chastity.
Research the religion to find out what is haraam and what is halaal (what is unlawful and was is lawful). You may be surprised to know that you cannot eat carnivorous animals, or have partners unless married. There are many more "rules" you must follow, and it's best to take it from a reliable source and not the media.
Go to the websites listed below for more information.
Warnings
This life surely has an end - no matter how grand you get in this life, you will die someday.
Don't blame Islam for it's misguided followers. This game can be played with all religions.
Never take the media's word for it. Islam has nothing to hide. Go research Islam yourself, and you will realize the truth.
Don't be afraid to accept the truth - you are never guaranteed the next breath in life - when Allah wills, you are dead.
If some teachings ever 'fail', it doesn't mean that it is wrong.
Things You'll Need
Quran
Assuming you do not read Arabic, an English version of Quran, with detailed translations (you can go to a mosque and probably ask for one, they will be more than happy to give it to you)
Go to a Mosque and learn from other Muslims
Patience, discipline, and an open mind willing to learn
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