Significance of Bayt-Al-Muqaddas The station of Al-Isra and Al-Miraj (the miraculous journey of Mohammed SAW) The second house

se of Allah, built on earth - it has been destroyed and rebuilt many times The place where hundreds of Messengers of Allah are buried The place where many companions are buried A place where miracles were shown by Allah's will A place which Allah Himself calls a 'blessed place' Referred to directly and indirectly, many times in the Holy Quran The place where Angels have descended with Allah's message The only place on earth where all the Messengers of Allah prayed at the same time led by the Mohammed The only Masjid mentioned by name in the Holy Quran apart from the Ka'bah

Zaid Ibn Thabit (ra) reports that the Prophet (SAW) said,

"How blessed is Al-Sham"! The Companions (ra) asked, "Why is that"? The Messenger (SAW) replied, "I see the Angels of Allah spreading their wings over AlSham". Ibn Abbas (ra) added, "And the Prophets lived therein. There is not a single inch in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) where a Prophet has not prayed or an Angel not stood". (Tirmidhi, Ahmad)

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(Masjid al-Qiblatain ) Mosque of the two Qiblas) is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where the prophet Muhammad (SAW), leading the prayer, is said to have been commanded to change the direction of prayer (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca. Thus it uniquely contained two prayer niches (mihrabs).

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(142. The fools (idolators, hypocrites, and Jews) among the people will say: "What has turned them (Muslims) from their Qiblah prayer direction (towards Jerusalem) to which they used to face in prayer.'' Say (O Muhammad ): "To Allah belong both, east and the west. He guides whom He wills to the straight way.'')

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Similar Ayahs

(...so wherever you turn (yourselves or your faces) there is the Face of Allah (and He is High above, over His Throne).) (2:115),

( It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is the one who believes in Allah) (2:177)

The best act is to adhere to Allah's commands. Hence, wherever He commands us to face, we should face. Also, since obedience requires implementing Allah's commands, if He commands us every day to face different places, we are His servants and under His disposal, and we face whatever He orders us to face.

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Kitab Allah

Khalil

Allah

Rasul Allah

ALLAH (SWT)
Dhikr Allah

Bayt Allah

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Imam Ahmad reported that `A'ishah (the Prophet's wife) said that Allah's Messenger said about the People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): They do not envy us for a matter more than they envy us 1. for Jumu`ah (Friday) to which Allah has guided us and from which they were led astray; 2. for the (true) Qiblah to which Allah has directed us and from which they were led astray; 3. and for our saying `Amin' behind the Imam (leader of the prayer).
Ahmad 6:134/Ibn Kathir

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Changing the Qiblah

Allah's Messenger was commanded to face Bayt Al-Maqdis and he used to offer prayer towards it in Makkah, between the two corners (of Ka`bah), so that the Ka`bah would be between him and Bayt AlMaqdis. When the Prophet migrated to Al-Madinah, this practice was no longer possible; then Allah commanded him to offer prayer towards Bayt Al-Maqdis, as Ibn Abbas and the majority of the scholars have stated.

The first prayer which he offered (facing the Ka`bah) was the `Asr (Afternoon) prayer in the company of some people.

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(143. Thus We have made you true Muslims real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal ways), a Wasat (just and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad ) be a witness over you. And We made the Qiblah which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad ) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e., disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy, difficult) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e., your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind.)

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1. Allah made MUSLIMS a Wasat (just and the best) Nation

2.Muslims are witnesses over mankind and Muhammad (SAW), a witness over us 3. Made the Qiblah only to test! Great (heavy, difficult) test except for those whom Allah guided. 4. Allah would never make your faith ( prayers) to be lost (i.e., your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind.)

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1.

MODERATION IN ALL THINGS

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once asked a companion: "(Is it true) that you fast all day and stand in prayer all night?" The companion replied that the report was indeed true. The Prophet then said: "Do not do that! Observe the fast sometimes and also leave (it) at other times. Stand up for prayer at night and also sleep at night. Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you and your wife has a right over you."
- Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Hadith 127

ADOPT A MODERATE COURSE The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately. . .Always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course, whereby you will reach your target (of paradise)."
- Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Hadith 470

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1.

MUSLIMS
A Wasat (just and the best) nation

Christians

Jews

Muslims are supposed to be a BALANCED nation

1. 2. 3.

4.

1. Surah Al-eBetween 2 Extremes Imran 2. Worship Spiritual Individual worship Community worship Extreme 3. QURAN They cared so much Intellectual Spiritual about their Scientific facts Miracles prophet, that they Eiman-Inspiring, Law: Complete committed thought provoking Way of life Shirk. Marriage Give up Everything is allowed Food Very strict Kosher rules worldly Clothes pleasures to please Allah
Cleanliness

In the Middle

Surah AlBaqarah Intellectual Extreme They obsessed about their nation, lineage and identity, so much that they became arrogant and refused to recognize Muhammad (SAW).

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1.

Muslim Ummat/Community

And of those whom We have created, there is a community who guides (others) with the truth, and establishes justice therewith. (Surah Al-Araf 7:181)

) ( ) (

Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islm), enjoining Al-Ma'rf (i.e. Islmic Monotheism and all that Islm orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islm has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful. [Surah Al-E-Imran 3:104].

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1.

Jareer ibn 'Abdullaah al-Bajali (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

"The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:

'Whoever starts a good thing and is followed by others, will have his own reward and a reward equal to that of those who follow him, without it detracting from their reward in any way. Whoever starts a bad thing and is followed by others, will bear the burden of his own sin and a burden equal to that of those who follow him, without it detracting from their burden in any way.'" (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, no. 2675.

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1.

What are the things we do that come in our way of becoming Ummat e Wasat?
1. Following, instead of Leading.

2. Bringing personal Hasad/Jealousy while picking right people to lead.

3. Forming Allies instead of taking a stand for the Truth 4. Responding to Terror instead of Decency 5. Mistaking Cowardice for Humility as mentioned by Zainib earlier 6. Hiding behind the phrase, Nobody can judge me

In the end, we still have to remember moderation!

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2.

2.Muslims are witnesses over mankind and Muhammad (SAW), a witness over us
Imam Ahmad reported that Abu Sa`id Khudri narrated: Allah's Messenger said: The Prophet would come on the Day of Resurrection with two or more people (his only following!), and his people would also be summoned and asked, `Has he (their Prophet) conveyed (the Message) to you' They would say, `No.' He would be asked, `Have you conveyed (the Message) to your people' He would say, `Yes.' He would be asked, `Who testifies for you' He would say, `Muhammad and his Ummah.' Muhammad and his Ummah would then be summoned and asked, `Has he conveyed (the Message) to his people' They would say, `Yes.' They would be asked, `Who told you that' They would say, `Our Prophet (Muhammad) came to us and told us that the Messengers have conveyed (their Messages).
Ibn Kathir

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1&2 Chess

Coffee

Fabric

University: Al Firhi sisters

Cheque

Chemistry

These are a few Muslim Inventions, when we strived to be Ummat e Wasat(the Just, Best and Vaccination Balanced). When Muslims put benefit of Ummah ahead of their personal gains, Allah blessed them with Worldly Success as well!

Fountainpen

Windmill

Al-Zahrawi:
Ibn al-Haitham:Camera

Al Khwarizmi: Algebra/Geometry

Abbas ibn Firnas : Parachute/Handglider

Carpet

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1.

3.

The Wisdom behind changing the Qiblah

The command to change the Qibla was a test of the faith of those who claimed to be the followers of the Prophet(SAW). It openly demonstrated the distinction between those who were genuinely obedient to Allah and His Messenger(SAW), and those who followed their individual opinion. History records that after this verse had been revealed, those who were weak in their faith, or were just hypocrites, forsook Islam and even accused the Holy Prophet(SAW) of having gone back to the ways of his own people - that is, of the mushrikin. This verse also shows that the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah too, cannot be delinked from the Quran. There is no mention in the Quran about Baytul-Maqdis as the Qiblah. It is instituted by the Hadith alone. But the present verse clearly states at the end that prayers which had been offered, taking the Baytul-Maqdis as the Qiblah, as commanded by the Prophet(SAW)are altogether valid and acceptable to Allah.

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3. Surah At-Tawba

And whenever there comes down a Srah, some of them (hypocrites) say: "Which of you has had his Faith increased by it?" As for those who believe, it has increased their Faith, and they rejoice. (124) But as for those in whose hearts is a disease, it will add suspicion and doubt to their suspicion, disbelief and doubt, and they die while they are disbelievers. (125)

() ( ) () () () ( ) ) ( ) ( ()
Whenever a matter occurs, it causes doubts for those who have a disease in their hearts, while the same matter adds faith and certainty to the believers

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3.

Al-Bukhari reported in the explanation of the Ayah (2:143) that Ibn `Umar narrated: While the people were performing the Fajr (Dawn) prayer in the Quba' Mosque, a man came and said, "Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet and he was ordered to face the Ka`bah. Therefore, face the Ka`bah.'' They then faced the Ka`bah. Muslim also recorded it. At-Tirmidhi added that they were performing Ruku` (bowing down in prayer), and then changed the direction (of the Qiblah) to the Ka`bah while still bowing down. Muslim reported this last narration from Anas. These Hadiths all indicate the perfect obedience the Companions had for Allah and His Messenger and their compliance with Allah's commandments, may Allah be pleased with them all. Ibn Kathir

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Masjid Quba at dawn

Merits of Masjid Al Quba It is mentioned in the Quran as the mosque founded on piety and devoutness (Masjid alTaqwa): (Verily, the Masjid whose foundation was laid from the first day on Taqwa is more worthy that you stand therein (to pray). In it are men who love to clean and purify themselves. And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure.).
Sura (At-Tawba) 9:108

"Whoever makes ablution at home and then goes and prays in the Mosque of Quba, he will have a reward like that of an 'Umrah."
Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Al-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Hakim al-Nishaburi.

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4.

Some Muslims who offered prayer towards the previous Qiblah (Jerusalem) before it was changed towards the House (the Ka`bah in Makkah) had died or had been martyred.

A man from among the Muslims said, "We wish we could know about those among us who died before the Qiblah was changed (i.e., towards Makkah) and also about our own prayers, that we had performed towards Bayt Al-Maqdis.' Allah then revealedaya # 143
recorded by At-Tirmidhi from Ibn `Abbas, and At-Tirmidhi graded it Sahih

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4.

Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind

Allah's Messenger saw a woman among the captives who was separated from her child. Whenever she found a boy (infant) among the captives, she would hold him close to her chest, as she was looking for her boy. When she found her child, she embraced him and gave him her breast to nurse. Allah's Messenger said:

(Do you think that this woman would willingly throw her son in the fire) They said, "No, O Messenger of Allah!'' He said, (By Allah! Allah is more merciful with His servants than this woman with her son.)
Muslim: 4:2109

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4.

Salat = Eimaan

"Verily, As-Salat (the prayer) prevents from Al-Fahsha' (i.e., great sins of every kind, unlawful sexual intercourse) and Al-Munkar (i.e., disbelief, polytheism, and every kind of evil, wicked deed).'' (Al Ankaboot 29:45) Success is surely achieved by him who purifies himself, And pronounces the name of his Lord, then offers prayer. (Al Ala 87:14-15) Seek help through patience and prayer. It is indeed exacting, but not for those who are humble in their hearts, (Al Baqara 2:45) Guard strictly the Salah, especially the middle Salah. And stand before Allah with obedience. (Al Baqara 2:238) Informing us about the inhabitants of Hell, Allah Most High says: (The people in Hell will be asked): "What caused you to enter Hell-fire?" They will say: "We were not among those who prayed, nor did we feed the needy. We used to engage in vain discourse with the vain-talkers, and we used to deny the Day of Judgment, until there came to us that which is certain (i.e.. Allah's judgment)." Then no intercession by an intercessors will benefit them. (Al-Muddaththir74:42-48)

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4.

1. The first thing that will be judged among a persons deeds on the Day of Resurrection is the prayer. If that is in good order, he will pass the test and prosper, and it that is defective, he will fail the test and will be a loser. (Tirmidhi) 2. The metaphor of the five prayers is that of an sizeable flowing river at the door of one of you in which he washes five times every day. [Muslim] 3. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) reported that a man asked the Prophet (SAW):

"Messenger of Allah, what action is dearest to Allah Most High?" The Prophet (SAW) replied: "Prayer at its proper time. The one who does not pray has no religion. Prayer is the main pillar of the religion (of Islam)." (Imam Baihaqi)

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`Ali bin Abu Talhah related that Ibn `Abbas said: When Allah's Messenger migrated to Al-Madinah, Allah commanded him to face Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). The Jews were delighted then. Allah's Messenger faced Jerusalem for over ten months. However, he liked (to offer prayer in the direction of) Prophet Ibrahim's Qiblah (the Ka`bah in Makkah) and used to supplicate to Allah and kept looking up to the sky (awaiting Allah's command in this regard) Ibn Kathir

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(144. Verily, We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haram (at Makkah). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction. Certainly, the people who were given the Scripture (i.e., Jews and Christians) know well that, that (your turning towards the direction of the Ka`bah at Makkah in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do).

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2:144 In this Aya, Allah describes the state of the Holy Prophet in an appreciative manner, and promises to assign him a Qiblah that he would like . Immediately after the promise, there follows the commandment "Now turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque."

1. 2.

The Jews, did not like the change of your Qiblah from Bayt Al-Maqdis. They already knew that Allah will command Muhammad(SAW) to face the Ka`bah.

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The Jews read in their Books, their Prophets' description of Allah's Messenger and his Ummah.
They knew Allah has endowed and honored him with the complete and honorable legislation. Yet, the People of the Book deny these facts because of their envy,

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