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Jumaada al-Thaany 04,1435/April 04,2014
The Imam of Jamia Mosque Sheikh Muhammad Swalihu together with Sheikh Subki Shee and the deputy Imam Sheikh Juma Amir consoles Steve Mutuku, one of the victims of the Eastleigh grenade attack at Kenyatta National Hospital
esidents of Eastleigh have faulted the manner in which police carried out an operation following the Monday terror incident in which six people were left dead and scores injured. The residents have accused the security apparatus of causing anxiety and not following due process in handling of security situations in the area. On Monday night, an operation was launched in the area that led to the arrest of more than 567 suspects. The police are accused of harassing and victimizing residents especially those from the Somali community. Tales of police men breaking into homes at the wee hours of the night, smashing doors and windows in the estate have been decried by residents who feel that their constitutional rights have been violated by those tasked with providing security and maintaining law and order. Whenever such incidents occur in this place, it is the police who benefit and they seem to enjoy harassing people, said a resident who sought anonymity. Residents in Eastleigh have for long complained about how the men in blue extort money from them and even those who have documents find themselves caught up in the situation. Do we always have to buy our freedom while it is one of our fundamental rights? he continued. Reacting to the attacks, the Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) secretary General Adan Wachu called on the police and law enforcement agencies to exercise due diligence and restraint while trying to apprehend and bring the perpetrators of this heinous to book. Wachu further said security of the country, the people as well as their properties cannot be compromised at any cost stating that at the same time innocent citizens despite their color, tribe or creed ought not to be victimized and the rule of law must be upheld and respected. He urged the public in general to cooper-
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ate with the law enforcement agencies in order to volunteer information on the perpetrators of crimes since criminals do not live in isolation but are among them in one way or the other adding that by being vigilant and cooperative with the law enforcers, the local citizens will go a long way in preventing crime and averting disasters. Wachu said SUPKEM is against the shoot to kill order and extra judicial killings of any order adding that the rights of all citizens should be respected as envisaged in the constitution. Inconsistent application of the rule of law is abhorred and will not be tolerated ,we must realise we have a modern and elaborate Bill of right in the constitution .We will not allow any manipulation of the rule of law said Wachu in a statement sent to newsrooms. He called for calm not only in the coast but also throughout the country as the security apparatus continue to bring normalcy.
Kenyans. It is deplorable that some people can even contemplate shooting an innocent child. We strongly condemn these despicable acts and the government should act fast and apprehend all those who are involved in killing of innocent people, he said. Sheikh Juma Amir spoke in the company of other Imams at Kenyatta National Hospital where they had gone to console victims of the Sunday grenade attack at Nairobis Eastleigh suburb which left six people dead. He further said it was unfair to associate Muslims with acts of violence and stressed that the teachings of Islam emphasized on the protection of life and property and at no time does Islam sanction the killing of innocent people. If someone with a Muslim name is involved in these acts, it does not imply that such action is condoned by Islam and the whole community should not be collectively blamed for the wrong acts of a few individuals, he said. Islam itself means peace and it is a religious obligation for each individual Muslim to work and support all efforts aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence, Sheikh Juma who was accompanied by the Imam of Jamia mosque Sheikh Muhammad Swalihu and the former deputy Imam Sheikh Subki Shee further elaborated. He called on all Kenyans from diverse faith backgrounds to work together towards nurturing a peaceful society where all citizens live in peaceful co-existence. We have for generations lived together in peace and harmony and we should not allow dark forces to create divisions and sow mischiefs among Kenyans, he said.
QUR'AN
Al-Haafidh ibn Kathir
Suratul Faatihah
to leave the Mosque, I said, O Messenger of Allaah! You said: I will teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur'an. He said, Yes. AlHamdu lillahi Rabbil-Alamin. It is the seven repeated (verses) and the Glorious Qur'an that I was given. Al-Bukhaari, Abu Daawud, An-Nasaai and Ibn Maajah also recorded this Hadith. Also, Imaam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said, The Messenger of Allaah went out while Ubayy bin Ka`b was praying and said, O Ubayy! Ubayy did not answer him. The Prophet said, O Ubayy! Ubayy prayed faster then went to the Messenger of Allaah saying, Peace be unto you, O Messenger of Allaah! He said, Peace be unto you. O Ubayy, what prevented you from answering me when I called you. He said, O Messenger of Allaah! I was praying. He said, Did you not read among what Allaah has sent down to me, Answer Allaah (by obeying Him) and (His) Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life (8: 24). He said, Yes, O Messenger of Allaah! I will not do it again. The Prophet said, Would you like me to teach you a Surah the likes of which nothing has been revealed in the Tawrah, the Injil, the Zabur (Psalms) or the Furqan (the Qur'an). He said, Yes, O Messenger of Allaah! The Messenger of Allaah said, I hope that I will not leave through this door until you have learned it. He (Ka`b) said, The Messenger of Allaah held my hand while speaking to me. Mean while I was slowing down fearing that he might reach the door before he finished his conversation. When we came close to the door, I said: O Messenger of Allaah! What is the Surah that you have promised to teach me? He said, What do you read in the prayer. Ubayy said, So I recited Umm Al-Qur'an to him. He said, By Him in Whose Hand is my soul! Allaah has never revealed in the Tawrah, the Injil, the Zabur or the Furqan a Surah like it. It is the seven repeated verses that I was given. Also, At-Tirmidhi recorded this Hadith and in his narration, the Prophet said, It is the seven repeated verses and the Glorious Qur'an that I was given. At-Tirmidhi then commented that this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is a similar Hadith on this subject narrated from Anas bin Malik (May Allaah be pleased with him). Further, `Abdullah, the son of Imam Ahmad, recorded this Hadith from Abu Hurayrah from Ubayy bin Ka`b, and he mentioned a longer but similar wording for the above Hadith. In addition, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasaa'i recorded this Hadith from Abu Hurayrah from Ubayy bin Ka`b who said that the Messenger of Allah said, Allah has never revealed in the Tawrah or the Injil anything similar to Umm Al-Qur'an.
Meaning of al-Faatihah and Its Names This Surah is called Al-Faatihah, that is, the Opener of the Book, the Surah with which prayers are begun. It is also called, Umm Al-Kitaab (the Mother of the Book), according to the majority of the scholars. In an authentic Hadith recorded by At-Tirmidhi, who graded it Sahih, Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah said, Al-Hamdu lillahi Rabbil-`Alamin is the Mother of the Qur'an, the Mother of the Book, and the seven repeated Ayat of the Glorious Qur'an. It is also called Al-Hamd and Asw-Swalah, because the Prophet said that his Lord said, The prayer (i.e., Al-Faatihah) is divided into two halves between Me and My servants. When the servant says, All praise is due to Allaah, the Lord of existence, Allah says, My servant has praised Me. Al-Faatihah was called the Swalah (Prayer), because reciting it is a condition for the correctness of Swalah - the Prayer. Al-Faatihah was also called Ash-Shifaa (the Cure). It is also called Ar-Ruqyah (remedy), since in the Sahih, there is the narration of Abu Sa`id telling the story of the Companion who used Al-Faatihah as a remedy for the tribal chief who was poisoned. Later, the Messenger of Allaah said to a Companion, How did you know that it is a Ruqyah. Al-Faatihah was revealed in Makkah as Ibn Abbaas, Qataadah and Abu Al-`Aliyah stated. Allaah said, And indeed, We have bestowed upon you the seven Mathani (seven repeatedly recited verses), (i.e. Suratul Faatihah (15:87). Allaah knows best. How Many Verses Does al-Faatihah contain There is no disagreement over the view that Al-Faatihah contains seven verses. According to the majority of the reciters of Al-Kufah, a group of the Companions, the Tabiin, and a number of scholars from the successive generations, the Bismillahi is a separate Ayah in its beginning. We will mention this subject again soon, if Allaah wills, and in Him we trust. There are other scholars who are of the opinion that Bismillahi is neither a verse in Suratul Faatihah nor of any other Surah except the Bismillahi of Suratun Naml verse 30. The Number of Words and Letters in al-Faatihah The scholars say that Al-Faatihah consists of twenty-five words, and that it contains one hundred and thirteen letters.
The Reason it is Called Umm al Kitaab In the beginning of the Book of Tafsiyr, in his Sahih, Al-Bukhari said; It is called Umm Al-Kitaab, because the Qur'an starts with it and because the prayer is started by reciting it. It was also said that it is called Umm Al-Kitaab, because it contains the meanings of the entire Qur'an. Ibn Jarir said, The Arabs call every comprehensive matter that contains several specific areas an Umm. For instance, they call the skin that surrounds the brain, Umm Ar-Ra's. They also call the flag that gathers the ranks of the army an Umm. He also said, Makkah was called Umm Al-Qura, (the Mother of the Villages) because it is the grandest and the leader of all villages. Muslim Deaf Association of Kenya announce 1 Month It was also said that the earth was made starting from Makkah. programme at Nairobi Muslim Academy starting 11th Further, Imaam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah narrated April- 6th May 2014.Incase of a deaf Muslim child nearabout Umm Al-Qur'an that the Prophet said, It is Umm Al-Qur'an, by don't hesitate to contact the programme coordinator the seven repeated (verses) and the Glorious Qur'an. Abdi Abdille (Deaf) 0722-273083 (SMS ONLY) Also, Abu Ja`far, Muhammad bin Jarir At-Tabari recorded Abu Hurayrah saying that the Messenger of Allaah said about Al-Faatihah, It is Umm Al-Qur'an, Al-Faatihah of the Book (the Opener of SUNDAY LECTURE the Qur'an) and the seven repeated (verses). The evening Reverts Programme is due to commence Virtues of al-Faatihah Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal recorded in the Musnad that Abu Sa`id again on Monday 7th April 2014 at 5:00pm at Jamia bin Al-Mu`alla said, I was praying when the Prophet called me, Multi Purpose Hall so I did not answer him until I finished the prayer. I then went to him and he said, What prevented you from coming. I said, O SUNDAY LECTURE Messenger of Allaah! I was praying. He said, Didn't Allaah say, O SUNDAY LECTURE Allah Topic: Kumpwekesha you who believe! Answer Allaah (by obeying Him) and (His) MesBy: Ustadha Maryam senger when he calls you to that which gives you life (8: 24). He then said, I will teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur'an before 6th April 2014 Time: 2.00 pm -4.00 pm you leave the Mosque. He held my hand and when he was about Venue: Makina Mosque Kibera
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gether with the support of Prison chaplains and Imams for spiritual development and reformation of Muslim inmates. The organization also participates in emergency relief programmes hand in hand with other charitable organizations to provide humanitarian services during disasters and raises funds for long-term development for the benefit of the affected. CNN takes this opportunity to thank Muslim Care-UK for their partnership in this noble cause and also thank all donors, including Jamia Mosque Committee who continue to support CNN, for their support towards the Medical care camp. We pray to ALLAH (SWT) to give them strength and blessings in their endeavors.
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