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Nov/Dec 2013 | Issue 4

Live, Learn & Inspire

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06 Justice in Islam

Leadership justice

08 The Protector ofJerusalem

History

20 Istikharah

Du’as & Supplications

22 RecommendedReading

The Good Muslimah

16 Food Bites

Winter Warmers

24 Islam ChannelProgrammes

Sacred Lineage

23 Get Involved

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Across the Islamic world we are wit-nessing a combination of protests, wars, stability, development, and achievements. We at Ilma Magazine are inspired by the current global po-litical circumstance.

Therefore, in this last edition of 2013, we uncover the relationship between Islam and Justice and explore the life history of the Muslim leader, Salah al-Din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub, who ruled Syria and Egypt in the 11th Century. He has been depicted as one of the greatest contemporary Muslim leaders, for he showed mercy towards his enemies during the time of war.

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In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Compassionate.

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Justice and You

As a Muslim and human being, we are re-quired to encompass justice as a personal virtue reminding us that our Lord is closer than the jugular vein. Allah says, “Be just, for it is closest to God consciousness…” (Quran 5:8). Our character and speech must be a reflection of Allah’s teachings and beauty. We are told to utter words of goodness and truth. The Prophet Mu-hammad (peace be upon him) was sent to mankind as a mercy and role model, “God has sent me to perfect good man-ners and to do good deeds” (Bukhari & Ahmed). Therefore, being just is part of one’s ‘adhab’ (Islamic Etiquette).

Examples of Justice in the Quran

The concept of justice comes with impor-tant practical examples illustrated in the Glorious Quran. One such example is the requirement of just treatment of orphans. Allah says, “And approach not the prop-erty of the orphan except in the fairest way, until he [or she] attains the age of full strength…” (Quran 6:152).

Fair dealings in business transactions is also emphasized in the Quran. Chapter

‘Al adl’ is the Arabic word for justice. In the Islamic context, justice evokes vari-ous implications. By and large it is uni-versally accepted that justice is a moral virtue and an attribute of human personal-ity. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) declared, “There are seven catego-ries of people whom Allah will shelter un-der His shade on the Day, when there will be no shade except His. One is the just leader” (Sahih Muslim).

Supremacy of Justice

Allah, The Most High “commands justice and fair dealing...” (Quran 16:90). Justice is considered to be a supreme virtue and part of faith as it is mentioned numerous times in the Noble Quran encourag-ing Muslims and humanity to abide it. Allah, The Most Just declares, “We sent Our Messengers with clear signs and sent down with them the Book and the Measure in order to establish jus-tice amongst the people” (Quran 57:25). The phrase ‘Our Messengers’ shows that justice has been the goal of all revelation and scriptures sent to humanity. Working towards justice that does not only vali-date the Islamic Law, through it we be-come closer to Allah and His essence.

Equality in Justice

Justice applies to all races, religions, genders, and creeds. Muslims are com-manded to be just to their friends and foes alike, and to be just at all levels, as the Quran puts it, “O you who believe!  Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Al-lah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, and your relatives, or whether it is against the rich or the poor...” (Quran 4:135). Even more so, emotions should be put aside when there is a dispute and Allah says, “Let not the hatred of a people swerve you away from justice. Be just, for this is closest to righteousness…”(Quran 5:8).

With regards to relations with non-Mus-lims, the Quran further states: “God does not forbid you from doing good and be-ing just to those who have neither fought you over your faith nor evicted you from your homes...” (Quran 60:8). We can con-clude that this ruling applies to all nations and followers of all faiths.

Allah, The Most High “commandsjustice and fair dealing...” (Quran 16:90)

83 from the Quran identified as Surah Al Mutaffifeen (The Detractors in Giving Weights); the entire chapter is dedicated to explaining the repercussions of fraud-ulent dealings and the divine wrath that follows. Allah says, “Woe to those who give less than due…” (Quran 1:83).

References to justice also occur regard-ing polygamy, which was revealed after the Battle of Uhud in 625 AH. This par-ticular battle between the Quraysh and Muslims was a success for the believers, but a lot of men died, leaving many wom-en, often with children, widowed. The Quran demands equitable treatment of all wives, “If you fear that you can not be just, then marry only one…” (Quran 4:3).

The concept of justice should be innate to Muslims. It is the most noble of acts of devotion next to belief in Allah, the Omnipotent. The practice of justice may not always be effortless or to our imme-diate benefit, but we should trust that the divine is testing us to see, which one of us is best in conduct. Therefore, always have the intention to be just in your ap-proach to life.

Justice in Islam

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The Protector of

JerusalemThroughout world history many leaders have come and gone leaving behind recorded moments and legends remembered either for their tyranny or for their just leadership. The legend of Salah al-Din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub may not be fully known in detail by many. Commonly known as Salah al-Din 1137 was born in Tikrit, Iraq and died inDamascus, Syria.

The Kurdish leader ruled Egypt and Syria and is famous for his military competence against the Crusaders and his honourable mercy to them.

Salah al-Din was a King, Emperor, Minister, and Freedom Fighter, but yet left no funds for his funer-al. This is the legend that all true leaders should aspire to uphold, the legend of Salah al-Din.

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The Sunni Vizier in Shiite Caliphate

Post ruling of Egypt in 1169, the Abbasid Ca-liphate of Syria requested Salah al-Din to rule Syria. Many historians have debated the rea-sons of him taking upon the expansive posi-tion, but Islamic scholars refuted, saying that it was his “generosity, military excellence, and justice” that won him this post with all ministers supporting him. Upon the com-mencement of his post, he was bestowed with immense jurisdiction power. He banned alcohol consumption and further embraced the humble robes of Islam.

Islamic etiquettes, knowledge, and confi-dence are admirable attributes to look for in any leader. From a young age Salah al-Din was enlightened in religious studies and felt connected to the Holy Quran; the source of divine wisdom. His zeal for justice and mercy made friends and foes respect him.

His first experience of combat was in Egypt. Salah al-Din was taken with Commander Shirkuh (his uncle) against the tyrant rul-er of Egypt known as Shawar. The battle launched, Shirkuh and Salah al-Din were los-ing many men. Salah Al Din then suggested that they stage a false retreat at which, only his uncle will be present and Salah al-Din will attack full force from the back. Shawar was an arrogant tyrant with little knowledge

of the area. Hence, as he was commencing down the sandy hills with Giza horses, failed to maintain balance.

Salah al-Din used this opportunity of weak-ness and attacked from the back capturing Shawar, and defeating him. This battle was labelled as one of the greatest in history be-cause Salah al-Din demonstrated courage and knowledge in military strategy of the area, which Shawar did not acquire.

Salah al-Din’s uncle Shirkuh died a year af-ter the battle of natural causes. Thereafter, Salah Al Din was left to rule Egypt and made extensive efforts in building Islamic institu-tions, Islamic schools and mosques.

Salah al-Din humbled his character even more ensuring that he was trusted with even greater power in the future.

“Whoever acts on whims and desires and sin loses out and harms no one but himself. Whoever follows the Sunnah and adheres to laws and follows the right path, seeking that which is with Allah for those who obey Him, is doing the right thing, and is a winner.”

Umar Ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him).

The

Greatest

Battle

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Jerusalem is a city that has rarely seen peace and single unified ruling. Subse-quently, when a man managed to win a city over like Jerusalem and to unify its ruling, it must have been a turning point in history. Of all the victories nothing paved and marked history like the defeat of the crusaders.

In September 1182, the European Christian crusaders were taking over and harassing small villages, whilst Salah al-Din was con-quering cities. The crusaders pitiful harass-ments reached their height when they start-ed to seal and pursue ships and caravans passing through Aqaba for the annual pil-grimage to Makkah.

The pilgrims were brutally murdered and tor-tured by Raynald of Chatillon’s army.

Salah al-Din responded to the massacres by attacking in Beirut full force with 30 ships, leading Raynald to attack more pilgrimage caravans and threaten Makkah and Madi-nah. The battles between Salah al-Din and Raynald of Chatillon continued for approxi-mately three years.

In the final battle, the Battle of Hattin, involv-ing Raynald of Chatillon captured Salah al-Din’s sister and her son on their way to the pilgrimage. The pilgrims were not shown any mercy, and were brutally tortured and

murdered. In retaliation, the Crusader forc-es were largely annihilated by Salah al-Din’s army. It was a major disaster for the Crusad-ers and a turning point in the history of the Crusades.

Salah al-Din had already seized and con-quered most of Jerusalem by July 1187. Sa-lah al-Din captured Raynald of Chatillon and Raynald consequently faced death. On the other hand, Guy of Lusignan was released from prison two years after his capture and sought to return to power as King. Salah al-Din stated this to Lusignan referring to Ray-nald, “It is not the want of kings, to kill kings; but that man had transgressed all bounds,

Jarusalemand the

Crusaders

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and therefore did I treat him thus.”

A leader should be tolerant and merciful, but he should also seek justice for the op-pressed. Had Raynald been merciful despite the agreements between the Muslims and the crusaders he would have not have faced the downfall.

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The treasurers at that time started to collect tax money from the citizens of Jerusalem, but Salah al-Din would free every slave and every family that was poor. Such was the mercy of Salah al-Din. Upon the Frankish departure and the freedom that settled in the aftermath, Salah al-Din called back for the original Jewish settlers to come and reside in the city and continued to grant access to Christian pilgrims.

DeathSalah al-Din died from a fever on 4th March, 1193 buried in Damascus, Syria.

Richard I of England better known as Richard the Lion Heart was given this title for his tre-mendous courage in the battle field, despite his courage and his inexhaustible means to win over what the original crusaders lost, Je-rusalem. His attempt was feeble and yielded with no results. In 1191 after three years from the day he set from England to win Jerusa-lem, Richard realised that he was losing and ergo he wanted to make amends by secur-ing an alliance with Salah al-Din and not lose power. He suggested that Queen Joan, his sister marries Salah al-Din’s brother and the ruling of Jerusalem would pass to them. This did not take place. On the other hand, Rich-ard I claimed that he had a worthy and

generous opponent. Jerusalem remained under Islamic ruling granting Christians ac-cess to the sacred sites of their pilgrimage.

MercyThe Franks were a confederation of German-ic tribes. In the late 11th Century, Frankish rulers in Jerusalem captured many Muslims, threatening to kill them and the destruction of the Al Aqsa Mosque and shrines.

Salah al-Din was forced into challenging negotiations with the Franks, having to pur-chase every captured Muslim.

Final

Crusade

In his possession was one gold and forty silver capitals; not an adequate amount for his funeral. His wealth was distributed for the city’s requirements.

“The most miserable rulers are those whose purses are fat and their people thin.”

(Salah al-Din)

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“The most miserable rulers are those whose purses are fat and their people thin.”

(Salah al-Din)

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Food Bites Winter is here! You pull out those jumpers from your wardrobe and you wonder why you are crav-ing warm and rich foods. The temperature outside changes to cold British weather and so does our nutritional requirements, such as in taking more calories and healthy fats in order to maintain a healthy body temperature. We at Ilma Magazine decided to explore some recipes for you to make at home that are healthy and downright tasty!

Main Course:Shepherd’s Piewith Green Beans

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients (Serves 6)

1 red onion2 carrots2 sticks of celery2 cloves of garlicfresh rosemaryolive oil 500g minced lamb 400g chopped tomatoes 250ml lamb or vegetable stocksalt and ground black pepper1.5kg desiree potatoes100ml semi-skimmed milkButter – 1 large table spoon 250g of green beanslemon juice to taste

To prepare and cook your mince

• Peel and finely chop the onion and carrots • Trim and finely chop the celery • Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves• Pick the rosemary leaves, discard the

stalks • Heat a large pan on a medium heat • Add 3 tbsp of olive oil and onion, carrot,

celery, garlic and the rosemary leaves• Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occa-

sionally, until softened • Increase the heat, add the lamb mince,

and brown for 10 minutes, stirring occa-sionally

• Use a sieve or slotted spoon to drain away any excess liquid from the pan, then tip in the tinned tomatoes

Pour in the stock, season with a good pinch of salt and pepper and stir well, then bring to the boil Reduce to a low heat, pop the lid on slightly ajar, and simmer for 1 hour

To make your mash topping

• Peel the potatoes, cut them into halves and quar-ters depending on their size, and put them into a pan of salted, boiling water

• Boil for about 10 minutes until tender • Stick a knife into them to check their soft all the

way through• Drain in a colander and return them to the pan • Add the milk, butter and a pinch of salt & pepper • Mash until smooth and creamy• Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375ºF/gas 5 • Transfer the lamb mixture to a large ovenproof

baking dish• Spoon the mash evenly over the top and poke the

remaining rosemary leaves into the top• Drizzle with olive oil, then cook in the hot oven for

25 minutes or until golden and bubbling

Steam green beans for less than 2-3 minutes add a hint of lemon juice olive oil and salt

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Detox with Honey, Ginger andCinnamon Tea

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

Cooking Time: 7 Minutes

Preparation

1. Boil Cinnamon for 2 minutes2. Turn hob off3. Add ginger and cover the pan, let the mixture cool4. Add honey to the warm tea not boiling

Here is the tea that helps you digest, and sleep. Cinnamon is excellent for relieving arthritis, muscle, and joint pains. It also helps stabilise the sugar levels in the body and combine it with the legendary ginger known for centuries for a variety of powerful therapeutic and preventive treat-ments from colds to cancer. Ginger inhibits oxidative damage, inflation, nausea, vomiting, cancer, asthma, dementia, ulcerative colitis, cardiovascular diseases, platelet aggregation, and cholester-ol. Both cinnamon and ginger are great at aiding the digestion process.

The benefits of honey vary according to the type you use. We most certainly know that it is a healthy sweetener, but make sure it is organic.

Desert:Caramelised Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients (Serves 6)

3 tablespoons butter5 spicy-sweet, crisp apples peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon, plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup apple juice1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, as needed

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples to the pan and sprinkle with 1 table-spoon sugar. Sauté the apples, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes, until they just start to turn tender. Sprinkle the apples with the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Toss the mixture gently and cook over medium heat for an additional 2 minutes, until the sugar begins to caramelize and the apples are crisp-tender.

Transfer the apples from the skillet to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon. Turn the heat to high and add the apple juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce the heat slightly and allow the cider and the pan juices to simmer for 1-3 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Pour the finished sauce over the warm apples and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

How can a dessert help the hair grow and help you to remember things? Caramelized apples prompt hair and nail growth and combat Alzheimer’s disease due to their high content of iron and potassium!

BonAppetit!

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“Istikhara” means to seek goodness from Allah, the Exalted. It is not necessary that you have a dream or even a “feeling.” Rather, the Istikhara is a prayer that Allah guides you towards that which is best for you. This prayer can be performed more than once and it does not have to be done after Isha Prayer (Night Prayer).

Duafor

Istikhara

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach us the way of doing Istikhara in all matters as he taught us the Surats of the Quran. He said, “If anyone of you thinks of doing any job he should offer a two Rakat prayer (prescribed movements and words) other than the compulsory ones and say after the end of the prayer:

‘Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi’ilmika, Wa astaqdiruka bi-qudratika, Wa as’alaka min fadlika al-’azlm Fa-innaka taqdiru Wala aqdiru, Wa ta’lamu Wala a’lamu, Wa anta ‘allamu l-ghuyub. Allahumma, in kunta ta’lam anna hadha-l-amra Khairun li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa’aqibati amri (or ‘ajili amri wa’ajilihi) Faqdirhu wa yas-sirhu li thumma barik li Fihi, Wa in kunta ta’lamu anna hadha-lamra shar-run li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa’aqibati amri (or fi’ajili amri wa ajilihi) Fasrifhu anni was-rifni anhu. Waqdir li al-khaira haithu kana Thumma ardini bihi.’

(O Allah! I ask guidance from Your knowledge, And Power from Your Might and I ask for Your great blessings. You are capable and I am not. You know and I do not and You know the unseen. O Allah! If You know that this job is good for my religion and my subsistence and in my Hereafter–(or said: If it is better for my present and later needs)–Then You ordain it for me and make it easy for me to get, And then bless me in it, and if You know that this job is harmful to me In my religion and subsistence and in the Hereafter–(or said: If it is worse for my present and later needs)–Then keep it away from me and let me be away from it. And ordain for me whatever is good for me, And make me satisfied with it). The Prophet (peace be upon him) added that then the person should name (mention) his need (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 21 Hadith 263).

One must remember to be patient in terms of receiving the answer to their prayers. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The supplication of everyone is granted as long as he does not show haste and does not say that he made a supplication but it was not accepted.” (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

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The Sealed NectarBy Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri

The Sealed Nectar is a must read for those seeking an in depth biography of the Last Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It offers valuable insights of pre Islamic days and after the arrival of Islam covering history, lineage, and the development of the religion.

The author describes the difficult challenges faced by the early Muslim community, which was overcome with diligence, stead fastness, and divine guidance through the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). We at Ilma Magazine highly recommend this excellent factual and descriptive biography.

The Ideal MuslimahThe true Islamic personality of the Muslim woman as defined in the Qur’an andSunnah

By Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi

With some excellent worldwide reviews, The Ideal Muslimah empowers Muslim women to be true to themselves as well as excel in their private andpublic spheres of life and with strong faith.

The author particularly focuses on improving ones character by performing good deeds and increasing ones duty and devotion to Allah leading to content-ment. Sisters, reach out to this book and gain courage and wisdom.

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