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54 February 2015 Salsaal e Safa SALSAAL E SAFA Monthly, Hyderabad A SAFA Baitul Maal - An Educational Welfare & Charitable Trust Magazine in English & Urdu Volume (3) Issue (2) Pages (56) Editor : Gayas Ahmed Rashadi February 2015 Price Rs.10/- Contents O! THOSE WHO TAKE PRIDE BECOMING SIBLINGS OF SATAN Gayas Ahmed Rashadi Safa Diary 53 51 Welfare Services of Safa Baitul MaaL's Branches 49 Why our Prayers are not Answered? Mohammad Abdul Jameel Sahib 41 Printed, Published & owned by Gayas Ahmed Rashadi, Published at 16-9-408/P/45, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad-5000 36, (A.P) and Printed at Sri Sai Process Multi Colour Offset Printers, 3-4-612/1, Narayanguda, hyderabad - 500 029. February 2015 53 Salsaal e Safa Editorial O! THOSE WHO TAKE PRIDE BECOMING SIBLINGS OF SATAN Gayas Ahmed Rashadi Inspite of various organisations, groups and movements determinately striving for reforming the society and for eradication of ceremonies, innovations, rituals, frivolousness particularly associated with marriages; the state of affairs of the Muslims is such that the expenditure which used to be incurred on marriages in the past is being incurred on engagements alone now-a-days. The world is progressing but the intellect of these people is dwindling who are considered astute and cerebral in the society; is it prudence that the money earned through years of hard work is washed-out in a few hours and just for the sake of fame and eminence lakhs of rupees are blown off; as such these people are awarded aptly by the Holy Quran as "siblings of Satan", Verily the spendthrifts are the brothers of devils. The astonishing part is that these fools with hollow intellect are proud of their acts instead of being remorseful. This is the reason that people after performing the marriages of their sons or daughter in an evil way; comment that their marriage was of such standard that none other in the locality could match it; whilst Allah has commented about them that through these marriages they have become brothers of Satan. Do those who indulge in thrift and extravagance in conducting marriage ceremonies believe that it would fetch blessing to their homes? The Prophet's (SAW) saying has answer to this: The Best marriage in terms of blessing is the one on which the least is spent. The major loss for those who perform marriages with lavishness is the expulsion of blessing. The fate of the marital lives of the couples whose marriage is devoid of blessing is anyone's guess. To comprehend the reality one may have a look at the article of Mr. Syed Mohammad Irfan Pasha published in Munsif Daily on 15th January 2015. February 2015 52 Salsaal e Safa EARNEST REQUEST TO COMPATRIOT WEALTHY PEOPLE CNN has presented a research done by the professors of Emory University, Andrew M. Francis and Hugo M. Mialon, on 13th October 2014; according to which extravagant marriage ceremonies play no role in making the marital life cheerful, infact these people are often deprived of jovial marital life. Lives of 3151 married people had been studied in the survey and they were asked various questions. After the research, it came to light that those who were married in a simple way had a strong marital bonding and the divorce rate was low among them. Professor Hugo says that low expenditure on marriage provides financial peace of mind to the young couples and the burden of financial expenses before and after marriage is not present in their minds and they live jovially instead of living a grumpy life. Blessings be on the Prophet (SAW) who, 1400 years ago, had already comprehended this research through these words: The most blessed marriage is that in which the expenditure is the least. (Musnad Ahmad 24529). Have you ever realized the plight of the daughter of a poor from our society upon the marriage and valima ceremonies of our sons and daughters, sumptuous feats, several day ceremonies-reckoning dow ry a nd c om fo rt s of l if e- la vis h cl ot he s an d he ap s of jewelry-fulfilling every whim of son-in-law? Spending beyond means on engagements, farewell and valima just for the sake of fame and smugness have enormously inflated the expenses of marriage. We have no estimate of the number of girls still waiting to get married for want of the heavy expenditures involved; of the fathers and brothers set out on the path of illegitimate procurement of earning; or burdened with such huge debts that they are unable to raise their heads; how many properties have been lost for the sake of false pride and how many families have been ruined financially after marriages-kindly ponder-are these the traits of noble husbands? This showoff of yours is becoming the source of worst deterioration in the society. May Allah have mercy on the community! Please follow the Prophet's (SAW) Traditions and adopt simplicity. February 2015 51 Salsaal e Safa SAFA DIARY DISTRIBUTION OF RS.150640 AS PENSIONS TO 183 DESERVING PERSONS Through the Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, this month too, on 6th January, from 10AM to 1 PM, pensions totaling Rs.150640 were distributed to a total of 183 deserving persons which included 91 widows, 36 disabled persons, 33 poor persons, 18 deserving students and 5 ailing persons; it may be noted that through Safa Baitul Maal Hyderabad, until December 2014 the deserving persons to whom pension had been distributed; upon completion of their period, from the month of January 2015, pensions have been sanctioned to 183 deserving persons as per requirement; Safa Baitul Maal, through its representatives, enquires about the conditions of the w id o ws a nd d isa b le d a nd a ft e r t heir c o m p le t e investigation, issues pensions for a period of one year. SAFA EMPLOYMENT PROVISION Through the Safa Baitul Maal, it has been decided to provide employment to 15 poor youths and distressed disabled persons each year; hence during this month, an extremely poor lady living in Malakpet area who was forced to beg at mosques and other places for household expenditures, upon her acceptance, was given Rs.3000 for vegetable trade near her house so that she could become stable financially. ASSISTANCE TO THE DISABLED Through the Safa Baitul Maal, apart from deserving poor, partial assistance is provided to impoverished disabled persons as per situation; hence an assistance of Rs.15300 had been provided this month to 4 disabled persons. February 2015 50 Salsaal e Safa SAFA FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICE Through the Safa Baitul Maal, arrangement of funeral and burial of the poor dead bodies is made; hence during this month shroud sets have been arranged for a hafiz from Baba Nagar and for a lady from Medak. INSTALLATION OF BORE WELL Through the Safa Baitul Maal, bore wells are installed in such villages where usually there isn't any arrangement of water in mosques or localities; hence during the current month, complete bore well in a mosque in Nanded district and motor pump in Madhapur, Nizamabad had been provided. FREE MEDICAL CAMPS OF SAFA BAITUL MAAL Through the Safa Mobile Clinic organised by Safa Baitul Maal, medical camps are conducted in about 54 different localities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, also at the Abeda Clinic established in Singareni Colony locality free diagnosis of the poor patients is done and free medicines are also provided. Also, through Safa Diagnostic Center, as per requirement, ECG, Nebuliser, all blood and urine examinations, x-ray tests etc. are provided free of cost. Hence during the current month, a total of 2398 patients have availed of this service through a total of 27 such camps. Daily Treatment of various poor patients in Safa Mobile Clinic Camps Nearly Rs. 2,50,000/- spent on medicines. Appeal for contribution under Safa Baitul Maal. Daily medical camps are conducted and nearly 200 poor patients are been treated and are given medicines free of cost Rs. 2,50,000/- are been spent only on medicines. We appeal well-wishers to contribute in the purchase of medicines. Please contact. Representatives will reach you. 9394419814, 24551319, 24551717 February 2015 49 Salsaal e Safa WELFARE SERVICES OF SAFA BAITUL MAAL'S BRANCHES WELFARE SERVICES OF DHARWAD BRANCH Through the Dharwad branch of Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, during the current month too, pensions of Rs.500 each have been issued to a total of 64 destitute widows, disabled, visually challenged and deserving persons and a few persons had been given pensions of Rs.1000 each. Medical assistance of Rs.2000 had been provided to a lady from Chapparband locality suffering from renal ailment. The monthly medical assistance of more than Rs.1500 to a lady from Malapur, Dharwad; the arrangement of monthly medicines for 4 patients and the arrangement of medicines along with insulin for a lady from Tolnaka, are recurrent. Emergency assistance of Rs.2000 had been provided to a poor person. The educational sponsorship of two poor students is recurrent. Medical assistance of Rs.2000 had been given to a student living in Malapur, Dharwad and Rs.1500 had been provided to another student living in Shivanand Nagar. Through the employment scheme being run by the Dharwad branch of Safa Baitul Maal, a team of 20 poor persons and widows with uniform and ID cards has been created who shall perform catering services in marriages and other functions. WELFARE SERVICES OF KAREEM NAGAR BRANCH Through the Kareem Nagar branch of Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, this month too, pensions of Rs.400 each totaling Rs.32000 were distributed to 80 destitute widows and disabled persons; assistance of Rs.8600 was provided for the operation, treatment, etc. of 6 persons suffering from various ailments; Rs.1500 had been given for the school fees of a tenth class student. Rs.1000 had been given to a poor person for the repair of his home damaged due to recent rains; also Rs.600 had been February 2015 48 Salsaal e Safa given to a tea vendor living in Mukarrampura for the repair of his pushcart. A distressed poor and deserving household had been provided ration, likewise assistance of Rs.1500 had been provided for the marriage of an orphan girl living in Amer Nagar locality. WELFARE SERVICES OF MEDAK BRANCH Through the Medak branch of Safa Baitul Maal, during the current month, Rs.500 each have been distributed to 150 widows and deserving persons and Rs.750 each have been distributed to 25 deserving persons totaling a sum of Rs.93750; on this occasion, the head of the Medak branch of Safa elucidated the services of Safa to the donors of Medak branch and the guests present over there. WELFARE SERVICES OF MANJLEGAON BRANCH On Thursday, 1st January 2015, a branch of Safa Baitul Maal has been established in Manjlegaon town. A delegation of the incharge persons and members of Safa toured the civil hospital on 2nd January. The patients were visited and fruits were distributed to them. Assistance of Rs.13700 had been provided to needy and deserving persons. A total sum of Rs.5000 had been given for 5 marriages; Allah willing, it has been planned to perform services in various departments through the Manjlegaon branch of Safa Baitul Maal. WELFARE SERVICES OF RAICHUR BRANCH Through the Raichur branch of Safa Baitul Maal, during the current month, pensions of Rs.300 each totaling Rs.13500 have been distributed to 40 widows and 5 disabled persons. During the current month, apart from pensions, blankets were provided to widows and disabled persons on behalf of a well-wisher; on this occasion, the members and other guests were present. Assistance in the form of essential items, food stuff etc. worth Rs.2250 had been provided for the marriage of 2 poor orphan girls. February 2015 47 Salsaal e Safa WELFARE SERVICES OF HALIYAL BRANCH On 14th January 2015, a branch of Safa Baitul Maal has been established in Haliyal, Karwar district. To begin with, pensions of Rs.500 each have been distributed to 12 destitute disabled widows and deserving persons. Assistance of Rs.1000 along with medicines had been provided to 3 deserving persons. WELFARE SERVICES OF CHIKMAGALUR BRANCH Through the Chikmagalur branch of Safa Baitul Maal, monthly pensions of Rs.400 each totaling Rs.15200 were distributed to 38 destitute widows and deserving persons; due to gas cylinder explosion in a house in Azan Nagar locality, all the inmates of the house were injured and a six-month girl had died; the remaining injured were undergoing treatment at the government hospital; the incharge persons of Safa had visited the injured persons and issued Rs.2000 as emergency assistance to them; from among the injured the wife of the house owner expired this month. Free shroud set had been provided for her. WELFARE SERVICES OF SADASHIVPET BRANCH Through the Sadashivpet branch of Safa Baitul Maal, like each month, this month too, monthly pensions of Rs.200 each totaling Rs.3600 had been distributed to 18 destitute widows. Due to the winter season, a delegation under the supervision of the members of the Sadashivpet branch of Safa Baitul Maal toured the town. Blankets were distributed to persons living a life of penury on footpaths, crossroads, bus stands etc. WELFARE SERVICES OF KHANAPUR BRANCH Through the Khanapur branch of Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, during the current month too, monthly pensions of Rs.300 each totaling Rs.15000 have been distributed to 50 widows. Assistance of Rs.5000 was given for the marriage of a poor girl. February 2015 46 Salsaal e Safa WELFARE SERVICES OF NANDED BRANCH Through the Nanded branch of Safa Baitul Maal, a blood donation camp had been held. In this camp 116 persons donated blood. An ailing person had been given Rs.1000 for treatment and another person had been given Rs.500 for eye operation. Rice worth Rs.4000 had been provided for the marriage of a deserving girl. An auto had been purchased for the Nanded branch of Safa Baitul Maal and consultations had been held in connection with medical camp. A meeting on Seerat Nabi (SAW) had been held presided by Moulana Mohammad Qasmi Sahab which was attended by a large gathering . WELFARE SERVICES OF PARBHANI BRANCH During the current month, ration was distributed to 20 poor households comprising of 10Kg wheat, 10Kg rice, 5Kg Chana Dal, 1Kg Masoor Dal, 1kg sugar, 100gm tea powder, 2 washing soaps, 1 bathing soap, 1 packet hair oil and 1Kg oil. One-month tailoring and Mehandi designing training had been provided to 60 Muslim girl students in collaboration with DIC & MITCON. All the students have been given certificates approved by the government of Maharashtra. All the students were given cheques of Rs.1000 each in accordance with the State scheme. From among these students, 5 orphan and poor students were provided with sewing machine by the Parbhani branch of Safa Baitul Maal. In this public meeting for women, blankets were distributed to 75 widows and impoverished persons. The house of an agricultural labourer from Parwad village caught fire and all the belongings had been gutted. Through the Parbhani branch of Safa, assistance in the form of warm clothes and essential commodities had been provided. The construction work of the house of a widow is also in progress. February 2015 45 Salsaal e Safa WELFARE SERVICES OF MYSORE BRANCH Through the Mysore branch of Safa Baitul Maal, pensions of Rs.400 each have been given to 30 needy widows; ration worth Rs.500 each was given to distressed 10 households. Pensions of Rs.400 each were given to 4 disabled aged men. Medicines worth Rs.1800 were distributed to 7 poor patients. Marriage of an orphan girl had been performed. The donors of the Mysore branch of Safa Baitul Maal had sponsored the entire expenditure of this marriage. The Nikah sermon had been read by the secretary of Mysore branch of Safa. All the residents of the locality immensely appreciated the services of Safa and gave best wishes. The local members of Safa had wholesomely assisted in these services. WELFARE SERVICES OF HASAN BRANCH Through the Hasan branch of Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, this month too, pensions of Rs.250 each were distributed to 20 widows and deserving persons. A sum of Rs.1000 was given for the treatment of a disabled child. Ration worth Rs.1000 had been arranged for a disabled household. WELFARE SERVICES OF WARANGAL BRANCH Through the Warangal branch of Safa Baitul Maal, like each month, this month too, pension of Rs.300 each had been given to 13 widows and disabled persons and as usual all the recipients of pension were provided with fare. Partial assistance in the form of prayer seat for 4 marriages and through 25kg rice each for 3 other marriages had been provided. In view of winter season, 30 blankets were distributed to poor and deserving persons. The incharge persons of the Warangal branch of Safa have decided to setup Safa tailoring center so as to provide February 2015 44 Salsaal e Safa lawful employment opportunity for the poor and deserving women and make them self-reliant; Allah willing, soon it shall be inaugurated. Those desirous of benefitting from the Safa tailoring center may get in touch with the Warangal branch of Safa near Jama Masjid Madrasi Mandi Bazaar, Warangal. Details can be had from Safa tailoring center, opposite Kausar Masjid, Mandi Bazaar, Warangal or through mobile numbers 9849184314, 9848407997. Passionate appeal for monetary assistance is here made to the empathetic persons of the community. WELFARE SERVICES OF AURANGABAD BRANCH Through the Aurangabad branch of Safa Baitul Maal, assistance of Rs.4000 had been provided for the marriage of a poor girl. Monthly ration had been provided to a destitute aged lady. Pensions were distributed among poor and studious students of Arabic schools. A comprehensive speech on Seerat Nabi (SAW) and on condemnation of intoxication had been given at a meeting in Maisarwadi by the president of the Aurangabad branch of Safa, Mufti Anees-ur-Rahman Nadvi and in this meeting the residents of the locality resolved to end all the intoxications centers running in the locality and a committee of 10 youths had been formed. In this meeting itself, 25 youths vowed to perform marriage with simplicity and their caretakers too vowed the same. A group of 50 youngsters named Safa Youth h ad bee n formed in Amblur near Aurangabad town, who have been given the responsibility to perform various welfare activities and the villagers were gathered and were encouraged to assist the youngsters doing social reform work. A successful medical camp had been held in Maisarwadi through which almost 600 patients were benefited. Poor inhabitations were surveyed, households with February 2015 43 Salsaal e Safa two or more disabled persons were located and partial assistance was provided to them. WELFARE SERVICES OF SAGAR BRANCH Through the Sagar branch of Safa Baitul Maal, like each month, this month too, pensions totaling Rs.23000 had been given to 52 widows. Rs.2000 had been given to a distressed widow to get rid of usurious debt. One quintal of rice worth Rs.5000 had been given for the marriage of a poor girl. An almirah worth Rs.7000 had been given for the marriage of an orphan girl. Rs.4100 was given to three patients. T he construction of house for a poor widow having three daughters and small children is being initiated. Desirous persons could take part in the construction by providing construction material. WELFARE SERVICES OF KALWAKURTHY BRANCH Through the Kalwakurthy branch of Safa Baitul Maal, like each month, during the current month too, pensions of Rs.200 each have been dispensed to 23 widows and 5 disabled persons. An expenditure of Rs.2100 has been incurred on three regional schools. 20 blankets have been distributed to poor persons sleeping at bus stands and other locations, on which Rs.4200 had been incurred. During the current month a total sum of Rs.11700 had been spent and all these services have been performed with the assistance of the local people. The welfare and relief services of the Kalwakurthy branch of Safa Baitul Maal have been well appreciated by the general public. WELFARE SERVICES OF GUTTI BRANCH Through the Gutti (Anantapur district) branch of Safa Baitul Maal, as each month, this month too, pensions of Rs.200 each totaling Rs.3200 have been distributed to 16 deserving persons. The government hospital was toured, the February 2015 42 Salsaal e Safa patients were visited and fruits were distributed among them. Rs.200 had been given as partial assistance to a traveller. The well-wishers are hereby requested to donate for performing these services, assistance could be provided by giving away the non-essential stuff lying in homes to the Gutti branch of Safa Baitul Maal. Please get in touch on the phone numbers 9346449199, 7032621604. WELFARE SERVICES OF MAHBOOBNAGAR BRANCH Through the Mahboobnagar branch of Safa Baitul Maal, like each month, this month too, monthly pensions had been distributed to destitute widows; Rs.300 each totaling Rs.4800 had been distributed to 16 widows; on the occasion of the distribution, the incharge persons and the staff of Safa were present. WELFARE SERVICES OF SHIMOGA BRANCH Through the Shimoga branch of Safa Baitul Maal, pensions of Rs.500 each totaling Rs.22500 had been given to 45 widows. Partial assistance of Rs.3500 had been provided for the marriage of a poor girl. WELFARE SERVICES OF BANGALORE BRANCH Through the Bangalore branch of Safa Baitul Maal, during the current month, 18 free medical camps have been conducted in various poor localities, in which services of two doctors have been availed; through these camps 1900 patients have been benefited; free diagnosis of patients was done and free medicines were also provided; like each month, this month too, Rs.2000 each totaling Rs.10000 had been given to five disabled households; this apart, pensions of Rs.500 each have been given to 6 destitute widows. February 2015 41 Salsaal e Safa WHY OuR PRAYERS ARE NOT ANSWERED? Mohammad Abdul Jameel Sahib This is a famous story mentioned in the Holy Quran in Sura Al-FIL,that took place in 570 AD before the birth of PROPHET MOHAMMAD (SAW). Abrah (Governor) of Yemen built tall luxurious church, decorated it with gold, silver and precious stones, he meant it to be an architectural master piece. The purpose of building it was to attract the people of Yemen and other pilgrims. He proclaimed throughout his kingdom, that from now on pilgrimage should take place to his so called KABA in Yemen. Though Arabs were Idol worshippers those days, the love and reverence for the religion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and the love of KABA permeated their hearts, and as a result Quraish and other tribes were enraged by his proclamation. One night someone entered the church and defecated in it and according to some other narrations, a nomadic tribe camped near the church and started fire for their need; fire spread due to winds and church caught fire and sustained great loss. When Abrah came to know about it and learnt that the Quraish had done this, he swore to march Makkah. He prepared himself, set out with a huge powerful army and Elephants. They arrived at a place called Wadi-Mohassir 3 Km from Makkah and settled there, this was a Pasteur land where camels and other animals of Quraish grazed. Abrah sent troops to capture the camels and other grazing animals of Quraish, they also captured 200 camels of Abdul-Mutallib Grand Father of PROPHET MOHAMMAD (SAW) and the leader of the Quraish and sent a message by his emissary (Hanatah-Al-Himayari) to the leaders of Quraish. When Abrah saw Abdul-Mutallib he was February 2015 40 Salsaal e Safa imp r es sed b y his cha r ming a nd a tt r act ive per sonalit y. Abdul-Mutallib descended from his throne and sat beside Abrah and told him to return his camel's back. Abrah replied "When I first set my eyes on you, I admired you greatly and had great respect for you, but all that is lost now. You speak only about your camels, while you fully know that I have come to destroy your KABA (House of ALLAH), which is the embodiment of your religion and the religion of your fore fathers, you did not utter a single word nor persuade me to spare it. Abdul-Mutallib responded-"I AM THE OWNER OF MY CAMELS AND HENCE CONCERNED ABOUT THEM. I AM NOT THE OWNER OF ALLAH'S HOUSE - THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE KNOWS BEST HOW TO PROTECT HIS HOUSE." Abrah rudely rebuffed, "Your GOD cannot protect it from me." Abdul-Mutallib said "Do as you like". Abrah gave their camels back. Abdul Mutallib returned home with other chiefs of Quraish. Abdul-Mutallib with few figures of Quraish went to KABA and prayed earnestly, "We have no strength to face the army of Abrah, so O MY LORD protect your KABA." Having prayed earnestly they left with confidence that ALLAH'S scourge would overtake Abrah and his army. Abrah's plan back fired. ALLAH (SWT) destroyed Abrah's army with a flock of ordinary flying birds that threw upon them stones of baked clay which turned them into eaten-up chaff. If you see the other side of the coin, in spite of existence of many ISLAMIC and WEALTHY countries with huge Muslim population, there is no unity, no proper Leadership. If there is a war against any Islamic state, USA, Britain & Europion countries get united and attack that Islamic nation together. Even leaders of few Islamic countries support them, because they don't want to lose their CHAIR. Hajj is an ideal occasion for addressing important political and socio-economic factors affecting the Muslim communities of the world. The custodian of Haramain and other Muslim leaders of the world fail to realize the importance of such a big platform) to February 2015 39 Salsaal e Safa solve the problems of the Ummat of Prophet MOHAMMAD (SAW). Even though the QURAISH were NON-BELIEVERS, they had faith that Allah's scourge will come upon the army of Abrah. Today Millions of Muslim belief in Allah and perform HAJ and UMRAH but are not able to solve problems, WHY? Because we don't have 1. FEAR OF ALLAH 2. BELIEF IN ALLAH and 3. OUR DEEDS & CHARACTER are not good. 1. If one fears ALLAH, he will not deceive anyone. Today in every walk of life, transactions, business you see people telling LIES and cheating each other to fill their pockets. Those who FEAR to stand before ALLAH, there are TWO GARDEN (JANNATAN) for him. SURA RAHMAN Verse 46. 2. Belief in ALLAH, everybody is running after money, even when ALLAH (SWT) has promised that he is responsible for everything including the breadth you take. But we are running after this materialistic world and our needs and greediness has increased running from morning to evening and we are not afraid of taking bribes or bribing a person, taking loan from bank with Interest and giving loan with Interest. In Surah: Al-Baqarah: Verse 279 says taking money on Interest and giving on Interest, supporting, giving guarantee, guiding a person ---waging war against ALLAH and RASOOL (SAW)). 3. Our character has gone down, specially our younger generation, for a simple reason they get angry, have no respect for elders and do not know how to talk to them, especially Parents. Fighting among relatives. All the love and Affection has gone. Geor ge Ber nar d Shaw says-"ISLAM IS T HE BEST RELIGION WITH THE WORST FOLLOWERS. "We have to build our character as PROPHET MOHAMMAD (SAW) taught us, Be patient, control your anger, talk politely as there is saying that "GOOD WORDS BRING SNAKE OUT OF THEIR PITS."
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