CARA RASULULLAH S.A.W MENJAGA KESIHATAN DIRI

(Oleh Ustaz Zawawi Yusof)

SELALU BANGUN SEBELUM SUBUH

Rasulullah mengajak umatnya untuk bangun sebelum Subuh bagi melaksanakan solat sunat, solat fardu dan solat Subuh secara berjemaah.



Hal ini memberi hikmah yang mendalam antaranya mendapat limpahan pahala, kesegaran udara subuh yang baik terutama untuk merawat penyakit tibi serta memperkuatkan akal fikiran.



AKTIF MENJAGA KEBERSIHAN

Rasulullah sentiasa bersih dan rapi. Setiap Khamis atau Jumaat, Baginda mencuci rambut halus di pipi, memotong kuku, bersikat serta memakai minyak wangi.

“Mandi pada hari Jumaat adalah sangat dituntut bagi setiap orang dewasa. Demikian pula menggosok gigi dan pemakai harum-haruman.” (Hadis riwayat Muslim)

TIDAK PERNAH MAKAN BERLEBIHAN

Sabda Rasulullah w yang bermaksud: “Kami adalah satu kaum yang tidak makan sebelum lapar dan apabila kami makan tidak terlalu banyak (tidak sampai kekenyangan).” (Muttafaq Alaih)

Dalam tubuh manusia ada tiga ruang untuk tiga benda: Sepertiga untuk udara, sepertiga untuk air dan sepertiga lainnya untuk makanan.

Bahkan ada satu pendidikan khusus bagi umat Islam iaitu dengan berpuasa pada Ramadan bagi menyeimbangkan kesihatan selain Nabi selalu berpuasa sunat.

GEMAR BERJALAN KAKI

Rasulullah berjalan kaki ke masjid, pasar, medan jihad dan mengunjungi rumah sahabat. Apabila berjalan kaki, peluh pasti mengalir, roma terbuka dan peredaran darah berjalan lancar.

Ini penting untuk mencegah penyakit jantung. Berbanding kita sekarang yang lebih selesa menaiki kenderaan. Kalau mahu meletakkan kenderaan, mesti letak betul-betul di hadapan tempat yang hendak kita pergi.

TIDAK PEMARAH

Nasihat Rasulullah ‘jangan marah’ diulangi sampai tiga kali. Ini menunjukkan hakikat kesihatan dan kekuatan Muslim bukanlah terletak pada jasad, tetapi lebih kepada kebersihan jiwa.

Ada terapi yang tepat untuk menahan perasaan marah iaitu dengan mengubah posisi ketika marah, bila berdiri maka hendaklah kita duduk dan apabila sedang duduk, maka perlu berbaring.

Kemudian membaca Ta’awwudz kerana marah itu daripada syaitan, segera mengambil wuduk dan solat dua rakaat bagi mendapat ketenangan serta menghilang kan gundah di hati.

OPTIMIS DAN TIDAK PUTUS ASA

Sikap optimis memberikan kesan emosional yang mendalam bagi kelapangan jiwa selain perlu banyakkan sabar, istiqamah, bekerja keras serta tawakal kepada Allah s.w.t.

TIDAK PERNAH IRI HATI

Bagi menjaga kestabilan hati dan kesihatan jiwa, semestinya kita perlu menjauhi daripada sifat iri hati. “Ya Allah, bersihkanlah hatiku dari sifat-sifat mazmumah dan hiasilah diriku dengan sifat-sifat mahmudah.”

PEMAAF

Pemaaf adalah sifat yang sangat dituntut bagi mendapatkan ketenteraman hati dan jiwa. Memaafkan orang lain membebaskan diri kita daripada dibelenggu rasa kemarahan.

Sekiranya kita marah, maka marah itu melekat pada hati. Justeru, jadilah seorang yang pemaaf kerana yang pasti badan sihat.

"BAHAGIA sebenarnya bukan MENDAPAT tetapi dengan MEMBERI. Sebenarnya, banyak lagi cara hidup sihat rasulullah.. semoga hati kita semakin dekat dengan Nabi yang amat kita rindukan pertemuan dengannya.."-)

Oleh Ustaz Zawawi Yusof

Placing your trust in Allah SWT

If ALLAH brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Whatever misfortune you have experienced, let ALLAH show you the way out.

Has your heart been broken? Have you experienced disappointment and loss? Trying to figure out how to be happy again? You need only three things: faith, hope and time. Keep the faith alive in your heart, even if it’s just a spark.

Hold on to your hope for the future, even by the tips of your fingers. And let time pass… In time your faith will blaze again, your hope will soar.

So be patient, trust ALLAH, thank Him, and look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there. He will bring you through.

“Attach your heart to ALLAH and you will never be let down.” – Imam Zaid Shakir.

“When I cry or lose or bruise, so long as I am still alive, nothing is ultimate. So long as there is still a tomorrow, a next moment, there is hope, there is change, there is redemption. What is lost, is not lost forever.” – Yasmin Mogahed

(from FB : Daily Qur'anic Verses by Toufique H. Sumon)

ISR Season 5 Episode 15.

Returning to our natural disposition.

By : Jamaal Diwan.

ISR Season 5 Episode 2 (here)

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 14.

Giving Others Benefit of the Doubt.

By : Lobna Mulla.

ISR Season 5 Episode 14 (here)

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 13.

Social Justice.

By : Osama Shabaik.

ISR Season 5 Episode 13 (here)

Br. Osama Shabaik graduated as a Regents Scholar with honors from UC Irvine in June 2010 with a Bachelors in Economics and a Bachelors in International Studies with a focus on Africa/Middle East.

His honors thesis topic discussed the application of principles of Islamic economics within the global economy, specifically in regards to the economic crisis.

Osama was also active outside the classroom while being part of the Muslim Student Union all four years of his undergrad, serving first as the MSU’s Treasurer and later as its Vice President. Osama was the first student that stood up and spoke out during Ambassador Michael Oren’s speech at UC Irvine on February 8, 2010.

Osama is currently pursuing his JD at Harvard University’s law school.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 12.

Overcoming Our Whims

By : Abdel Rahman Mussa.

ISR Season 5 Episode 12 (here)

Ustadh Abdel Rahman Mussa is a graduate of Sharia’ from the United Kingdom, and a therapist by profession. He is the founder of iPersonalEnrichment.com.

He has served in varying capacities in Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) youth department and MAB Shura.

Ustadh Abdel Rahman is happily married and blessed with one son.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 11.

Overcoming Obstacles

By : Eyad Alnaslah.

ISR Season 5 Episode 11 (here)

Br. Eyad Alnaslah was born in Tallahassee, FL and raised in Southern California. He is an active member of MAS since 2003, and has served in varying capacities, particularly in the youth department.

He was also active with the Muslim Student Association of UC San Diego from 2007 – 2011 in various capacities. Br. Eyad received his B.S. degree from the University of California, San Diego in Mathematics/Economics in 2011 and M.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in Finance in 2012.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 10.

Dealing with Hardship.

By : Imad Bayoun.

ISR Season 5 Episode 10 (here)

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 9.

Love for the Sake of Allah

By : Suhail Mulla.

ISR Season 5 Episode 9 (here)

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 8.

Reach Out and Help Someone

By : Muslema Purmul

ISR Season 5 Episode 8 (here)

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 7.

Sincerity

By : Abdel Rahman Mussa.

ISR Season 5 Episode 7 (here)

Ustadh Abdel Rahman Mussa is a graduate of Sharia’ from the United Kingdom, and a therapist by profession. He is the founder of iPersonalEnrichment.com.

He has served in varying capacities in Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) youth department and MAB Shura.

Ustadh Abdel Rahman is happily married and blessed with one son.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 6.

Attaining a Pure Heart

By : Ismahan Abdullahi.

ISR Season 5 Episode 6(here)

Sr. Ismahan Abdullahi is a UCSD graduate of Somali descent. She and her family escaped war-torn Somalia to have a life filled with opportunities in America in 1992.

She has been an active part of her community since high school, in which she graduated as Valedictorian and pursued her dream of attending UCSD. Sr. Ismahan graduated from UCSD with a BA in Human Biology and a minor in Health Care and Social Issues and Middle Eastern Studies.

She served as President of the MSA at UCSD and is active within MAS San Diego in varying capacities. After two years of working with Survivors’ of Torture as a contractor, Ismahan is currently working as an Eye Bank Technician with the San Diego Eye Bank.

She is also currently serving as the Treasurer for the Islamic Center of Eastlake and is a member of the Board of Education for the Islamic School of San Diego. Ismahan’s passion lies in working with the youth and helping them to strengthen their relationship with Allah and retaining their Muslim identity.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 5.

Turning to Allah,

By : Lobna Mulla.

ISR Season 5 Episode 5 (here)

Born to Egyptian parents, Ustadha Lobna Youssef Mulla, along with her three siblings, was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting.

She has served on the board of the Muslim Public Affairs Council for two years and worked for 10 years as an accountant before entering motherhood. In 2005, Ustadha Lobna moved to Egypt with her husband, Shaykh Suhail Mulla, and her children for three years where she studied Arabic, Islamic Studies and Tajweed, before moving back to the States.

Ustadha Lobna has been working with the youth for the past 15 years in various capacities such as assisting with youth camps, leading halaqat, teaching tajweed classes, and leading a MAS Girl Scout troop among others.

Currently, Ustadha Lobna lives in Orange County with her husband and four children and is currently serving as the Vice Chair for MAS Greater L.A.’s Tarbiya Department.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 4.

Forgiving Others

By : Imad Bayoun

ISR Season 5 Episode 4 (here)

Dr. Imad Bayoun is widely involved in religious education, especially among the youth, as a lecturer for the Muslim American Society (MAS), and its signature project the Oak Tree Institute.

Bayoun was born in Beirut, Lebanon, where he received his BS and MS from the American University of Beirut. He received his PhD in Entomology from the Texas A&M University. He resides in Riverside and works as the Insectary and Quarantine Officer at the Entomology Department of University of California in Riverside.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies at the Graduate Theological Foundation. He taught Aqeedah and Fiqhas-Seerah (Jurisprudence of the Prophet’s Biography) at the Islamic American University, and has published several audio series on “Purification of the Heart”, “Muslim Character”, and other topics.

Some of his lectures are available to listen/download at imadbayoun.com.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 3.

The Believer is Quick to Respond

By : Suhail Mulla.

ISR Season 5 Episode 3 (here)

A native of Los Angeles, California, Shaykh Suhail Hasan Mulla received his bachelor’s degree from CSU Northridge in African-American Studies and a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from UCLA. Sh. Suhail spent 10 years as a social worker with the Los Angeles Unified School District where he helped families and youth cope with life issues.

More recently, Sh. Suhail graduated from the world-renowned Al-Azhar University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Shari’ah (Islamic Law). He also completed a two-year Islamic Studies program at Al-Asheera Al-Muhammadiya, an Al-Azhar affiliated institute in Cairo, Egypt, where he studied under renowned Azhari scholars. Sh. Suhail has received ijazas—authorizations to teach—in various sciences and texts, including hadith and tajweed.

Sh. Suhail has been an active member of the Southern California Muslim community for many years. He has served as Tarbiya Coordinator for the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Muslim American Society (MAS), lectured at educational and religious institutions, conducted weekly courses on tafsir, tajweed, seerah and Arabic, and served as a mentor and online counselor for Muslim youth. Sh. Suhail has taught ‘Fiqh of Fasting’ and ‘Introduction to Qur’an Sciences’ courses on SuhaibWebb.com. He currently serves as the Resident Scholar of the Islamic Center of Orange County (Garden Grove).

Sh. Suhail lives in Orange County with his wife, Ustadha Lobna, and their four children.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 2.

Racing to the Houses of Worship

By : Jamaal Diwan.

ISR-Season 5 Episod 2 (Here)

Shaykh Jamaal Diwan was born and raised in Southern California and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Third World Studies and a minor in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.

He accepted Islam in 2003 and has been married to his wife, Shaykha Muslema Purmul, since 2004. He has served with the Muslim Student Association (MSA), MSA West, and Muslim American Society (MAS) in varying capacities.

He remains an active MAS member and recently graduated from the College of Sharia at al-Azhar University in Cairo through a scholarship with the Islamic American University. Sh. Jamaal also completed some graduate work in Islamic Studies from the Western academic perspective.

He currently serves as Resident Scholar at the Islamic Center of Irvine.

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

ISR Season 5 Episode 1.

Racing to Allah – Muslema Purmul

ISR-Season 5 Episod 1 (here)

Shaykha Muslema Purmul was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in the Study of Religion and a Bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of California at San Diego.

She has served the Muslim Students’ Association, MSA West and the Muslim American Society (MAS) in various capacities, is an active MAS member, and a scholarship student with the Islamic American University.

Muslema and her husband, Jamaal Diwan, participated in the International Union of Muslim Scholars “Future Scholars Program” in 2008/2009. They have completed their Bachelor’s degrees in the College of Shari`ah at al-Azhar University in Cairo. Sha.

Muslema Purmul is currently serving as the Educational and Executive Director of MAS Greater Los Angeles. 

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"In the Shade of Ramadan” is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS (Muslim American Society) Youth

Benefits of Ramadan

Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. While major holidays of other faiths have largely become commercialized events, Ramadan retains its intense spiritual meaning.

The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the month in fasting. As opposed to other holidays, when people often indulge, Ramadan is by nature a time of sacrifice.

• Through fasting, a Muslim experiences hunger and thirst, and sympathizes with those in the world who have little to eat every day.

• Through increased devotion, Muslims feel closer to their Creator, and recognize that everything we have in this life is a blessing from Him.

• Through increased charity, Muslims develop feelings of generosity and good-will toward others. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, "A man's wealth is never diminished by charity."

• Through self-control, a Muslim practices good manners, good speech, and good habits.

• Through changing routines, Muslims have a chance to establish more healthy lifestyle habits -- particularly with regards to diet and smoking.

• Through family and community gatherings, Muslims strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, in their own communities and throughout the world.

Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims, but the feelings and lessons we experience should stay with us throughout the year. In the Qur'an, Muslims are commanded to fast so that they may "learn self-restraint" (Qur'an 2:183). This restraint and devotion is especially felt during Ramadan, but we all must strive to make the feelings and attitudes stay with us during our "normal" lives. That is the true goal and test of Ramadan.

May ALLAH accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and guide us all to the Straight Path. May ALLAH bless us all during Ramadan, and throughout the year, with HIS forgiveness, mercy, and peace, and bring us all closer to HIM and to each other. Aameen

-GB-

Source FB : Daily Qur'anic Verses by Toufique H. Sumon(here)

Muraqabah

Muraqabah is when a person watches over or takes care of his spiritual heart (or soul) knowing that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is watching over us.

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala says,

"...Be assured that Allah knows what is in your hearts. So, fear Him and be assured that Allah is most Forgiving, Forbearing." (Al-Baqarah(2) : 235)

"..And Allah is watchful of every thing" [Al-Ahzab(33) : 52]

"...He is with you wherever you are, and Allah is watchful of whatever you do. (Al-Hadid(57) : 4)

In the hadith of Jibreel alayhis salam when he asked the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam about ihsan (goodness and excellence), the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam replied,

 "Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, but since we do not see Him we should know that He sees us at all times."

 [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]

The meaning of this hadith is the definition of muraqabah. Namely, the endurance of the servant's knowledge and his conviction and certainty that Allah is watching over his internal and external affairs. To have this knowledge and certainty at all times is called muraqabah. It is the fruit of the servant's knowledge that Allah is his Watcher, Over-seeing him, Hearing his utterances, and Observing all of his deeds at all times.

"Drown deep into yourself and find the secret of life"

The Messenger of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam said:

"Whoever possesses the following three qualities attains the sweetness of faith: To have Allah and His Messenger dearer to him than anything else, to love a person only for the sake of Allah, and to hate to return to kufr after Allah has rescued him from it like he hates to be thrown into fire."

[Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]

"Those who believe, and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace. (Al-Rad(13) : 28)

Go Easy..

One thing we got to change in ourselves strongly is to stop finding faults with others all the time. Nobody is perfect NEITHER OTHERS, NOR WE.

She/he talks like that, walks like that, uses this or that, says something and do something,

...spend a lot, shop a lot, waste a lot, eat a lot, facebooking all the time, watches movies, listens to music, do not train their kids well,

...wears this /that, too rich, too poor, too female, too male, too white, too non-white, too much status, not enough status,

...being too smart, or not smart enough, too tall, too short, too fat, too skinny….

The list goes on and is really endless.

GO EASY….On yourself too and on others too. Let’s stop wasting time always finding faults about others. We rarely say good about others.

Let’s keep a firm check on our tongue not to criticize any Muslim brother or sister of ours.

(Excerpt from an article in FB)

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The Quran has commanded believers to refrain from such utterances and statements that may sow enmity and discord among the family or society members. It says:

“Say to My servants that they should only say those things that are best, for Satan does sow dissensions among them, for Satan is to man an avowed enemy.” (Al-Quran, Sura Israa, 17:53)

“O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion, in deed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear Allah, verily, Allah is the one who accepts repentance, Most Merciful.” (Al-Quran, Surah Hujrat, 49:12)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been reported saying: "Whoever protects his tongue from unlawful utterances and guards his private parts from illegal sexual relations, I shall guarantee him entrance into the Paradise." (Sahih Bukhari: Hadith No 6109)

While, at another place the Prophet (peace be upon him) is asked: “Who is the best Muslim? The Messenger of Allah replied: “He is the one from the evils of whose tongue and hands people are safe." (Sunan Nasai: Hadith No 11726)

"Do you know what backbiting is?" They said, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He then said, "It is to say something about your brother that he would dislike." Someone asked him, "But what if what I say is true?" The Messenger of Allah said, "If what you say about him is true, you are backbiting him, but if it is not true then you have slandered him." (Sahih Muslim: Haidth No 2589).

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