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August 1997
Issue Six
How Unappreciative is the Human Being by Fatimah Gorin
Have you ever counted all the times that you have complained in a day? You are constantly asking yourself, why did this happen to me? Why am I a problem magnet? Why can't I be more like the person next door? The human being spends most of their time complaining about what they do not have and how they are constantly unhappy. If you believe in God, you are appreciative and content with what you do have and you put your trust in God that no matter what situation you are in, it is the best for you because God is the Most Merciful and is in full control of everything. Sincere faith in God means that you do not constantly complain but try to understand the wisdom in what you have and do your best to enjoy it. For example, most people would get upset if they got a glass of water and it was filled only half-way. The question would arise as to why the cup is half empty? Another way. of looking at the situation is by being thankful to God for that half glass of water and by realizing that it is at least half full and not totally empty. The first step in being appreciative is to put yourself in a position where you have nothing and at that time you will realize how God's provisions, whether they be food, transportation, water, or even your friends are a great blessing.
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 Joseph
By Sheila and Melissa Rad
The life of each messenger of God is an interesting story with many lessons for us. Joseph was Jacob’s son and had eleven brothers. One day, Joseph came to his father and said. “Father, I had a dream last night where I saw eleven planets and the sun and the moon prostrating in front of me. ” Jacob told Joseph to keep his dream a secret and to not tell his brothers. Since Jacob liked Joseph more than his other brothers, his brothers became jealous and decided to kill Joseph. But. they didn't realize that those who believe in God are blessed with God's assurance and protection. God saved Joseph from his brothers' evil schemes and gave Joseph a very high position as the treasurer of Egypt’s government. During Seven years of terrible drought and famine, Joseph was in charge of distributing all the food to the needy families who came to him for food. One day, Joseph's brothers came to him and asked him for food. They did not recognize Joseph Until Joseph told them who he was. His brothers felt ashamed and asked God for forgiveness. There are many lessons in this messenger’s life for the seekers. Among them, we need to put our trust in God and realize that God protects and supports those who believe In Him.
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(Here's a song for you that was sent to us from a young Submiuer in Europe. Enjoy the power of the words!)
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AIN'T NOBODY
OH MY G0D,1 KNOW YOU'RE THE BEST TO PRAISE ALL NIGHT. PLEASE SEND DOWN A LITTLE BIT OF GRACE ‘CAUSE YOU'RE THE SUPREME LIGHT, BLAZE IT UP! YOU'RE THE GOLDEN LACE AND I' M GONNA TRY TO HOLD IT REAL TIGHT, EVERYDAY AND NIGHT FROM THE FULL MOON THAT TURNS TO SUNLIGHT, 'TIL THE DARKNESS IS G0NE AND MY LOVE STILL REMAINS STRONG, TO THE BOND BETWEEN YOU AND ME IS WORN, WHEN I FEEL YOUR HEAVENLY TOUCH. WHEN I FEEL YOU’RE GONE YOUR SUPREME LIGHT I YEARN TO CLUTCH. YOU’RE ECSTASY FLOATIN IN A CLOUD, HEAVENLY. ATTRACTION IS BURNING THRU THE CR0WD, WITH YOU HEAVEN IS ON EARTH, BUT PARADISE STILL FOR A PRICE, IT’S COOL THOUGH. I'LL WORSHIP YA FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. AND YOU KNOW WHY!
(CHORUS) AIN'T NOBODY KNOWS ME BETTER. MAKES ME HAPPY MAKES ME FEEL THIS WAY AIN'T NOBODY KNOWS ME BETTER
I ‘M STUDYING YOUR TRUTHFUL WORDS. I'M TRYIN TO BE PATIENT TO LEARN MORE 'CAUSE YOU’RF THE ONE I ADORE YOU MAKE A MAN FROM A BOY. THE MERCY YOU GIVE IS NICE TO ENJOY SOMETHING THE MIND FLIES AND SATAN ALWAVS LIES, PUT ONE TO THE TEST. BUT YOU’RE THE BEST. SOMETHING TO YOU IS JUST SO NICE I GUESS THAT’S WHAT IT FEELS LIKE WHEN THE SOUL CRIES OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORDS, UH, THE WHOLE WORLD SEEMS TO BE TRAPPED UP IN A MAZE. BUT WITH YOU THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR RAINY DAYS, YOU ALWAYS WORK IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. PUT US IN THIS WORLD SO THAT YOU ALL OF US PRAISE, (CHORUS)
AS I TRAVEL THRU THE LAND, YOUR SUPREME LIGHT IS EVERYWHERE DAY AND N1GIIT. STILL INVISIBLE FOR THE ORDINARY EYE. PLEASE LET ME SUBMIT TO YOU 100% BEFORE I DIE, 'CAUSE THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE AND NOT A DANCE LET ME PRAISE YOU LIKE THE MAN OF MOSES, SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE AN ENDLESS PATH BUT I KNOW IT IS RIGHT IF ONE DOESN'T WANT TO FEEL YOUR WRATH. I CAN FULFILL ALMOST EVERV DREAM WHEN I HAVE THE SUPREME KING WATCHING OVER ME 4-EVER, I WILL NEVER FALL IF I GOT YOU WITH ME I'LL CONTINUE TO WALK ON THIS BEAUTIFUL ROAD AND ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORDS ARE STILL TO EXPLORE, YOU'RE THE ONE I ADORE. PLEASE TAKE MY HAND AND GUIDE ME THRU THE NIGHT. YOU'RE THE SUPREME L1GHT
(CHORUS)
BY: SOUTHPAW
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DEAR SEBASTIAN
(This Dear Sebastian column is a continuation of a response to a letter received from a 'Seeker of the Truth' printed in the June l997 issue of the Elite about women and Islam. Enjoy!)
Dear 'Seeker of the Truth',
Praise be to Allah, it's certainly time to clarify certain issues in regards to women in Islam. There are so many points that we will not be able to cover them all in one issue.
As far as the Creator is concerned, women are absolutely, positively without a doubt equal to men. In the Quran, chapter Ali Imran (The Amramites), God supports this fact in verse 195 (directly talking with us) "I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female, you are equal to one another."
Are you listening? God is telling you and me (men and women) that we are equal to one another. We must remember nothing bad is from the Creator. Hence, the problem between men and women in terms of equality and justice is the work of mankind supported by Satan.
Further supporting this equality issue, Allah indicates in chapter Al-Nesa (Women) in verse 124, "As for those who lead a righteous life, male or female, while believing, they enter paradise without the slightest injustice."
My dear friend, there are overwhelming numbers of verses supporting this fact. In addition, in chapter Al-Bara'ah (Ultimatum), verse7l and 72, Allah illustrates not only the character of women in Islam, but that there are no gender differences as to the outcome of the women: "'The believing men and the believing women are allies of one another. They advocate righteousness and forbid evil, they obey God and his messenger. These (men and women equally) will be showered with God's mercy. God is Almighty, Most Wise. God promises the believing men and the believing women (both equally) gardens with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever and magnificent mansions in the gardens of Eden. God's blessing and approval are even greater. This is the greatest triumphs." We must distance ourselves from anyone or any other source of information that differs from this fact. These verses only serve as guidance. They are the truth, not man-made, and certainly not coordinated by Satan.
My dear friend, as the final seal of this subject, Allah re-emphasizes on the equality of his creations (men and women) in chapter Al-Ahzaab, Parties), verse 35, "'The submitting men, the submitting women, the believing men, the believing women, the obedient men, the obedient women, the truthful men, the truthful women, the steadfast men, the steadfast women, the reverent men, the reverent women, the charitable men, the charitable women, the fasting men, the fasting women, the chaste men, the chaste women, and the men who commemorate God frequently and the commemorating women; God has prepared for them forgiveness and a great recompense.
However, we ought to remember also that although God created men and women equally, we are certainly endowed with unique qualities. In chapter Al-Nesa, (Women), verse 32, God specifically explains this phenomena; "You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other by God, the men enjoy certain qualities and the women enjoy certain qualities. You may implore God to shower you with His grace. God is fully aware of all things."
My dear seeker of the truth, we have only scratched the surface of this huge subject matter (women in Islam). However, I do hope indeed that, although brief, this answered some of you immediate concerns.
Sebastian
All other issues and questions received will be answered in the following issues of The Elite, inshallah.
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