Qulill Haqqa Walau Kaana Murran

Say something if you see something. This message has been in ad everywhere. You see it in the bus, in the subway, train stations and bus stations. What does it mean for Muslims? There is an Hadiith says: Qulill haqqa walau Kaana Murran" Say something right even if it's bitter".


In this life we find our life is very difficult when we are facing a dilemma or problem where you have to decide should you tell them or to keep it secret. In my opinion that you have to clear up your mind from any misunderstandings and doubtful. Say it if it is true. When you said it your chest is widely opened for more true stories. And you will find yourself more confidence to do your upcoming tasks. But sometime of course it's very very hard to tell the truth since this is going affect your job for example. But once you have released what's bothering you, Insha Allah you will find your life is more meaningful because you know what you are doing and you know your expectations.

Once you made your decisions to say it, what you need now is to forget what has happened and forgive the one whom you had have made you say it. And then you move on with your life.

Allah SWT has made clear that:"...Whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is with Allah. Verily, He likes not the oppressors and wrong-doers" (QS. Ashura, 42:40)

Another thing what you should know is to cover some body's mistakes not to be brought into public. Let it happened between you and the one whom you dealt with.

Allah SWT again mention it in the Qur'an: Allah does like that evil should be uttered in public except by him who has been wronged.... Allah is Ever Oft Pardoning, All powerful" (QS Annisa', 4:148-149

"Say the truth, even if it's bitter"

Wassalam

Aswita

Ramadan Mubarak, September 1st, 2008

Assalaamu'alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu.

Dear Muslims all:

Ramadan Mubarak to you all. I hope you're all making the most of it by engaging and increasing in reciting of the Qur'an, performing Salah, Zikr etc and not merely going round congratulating everyone about the arrival of Ramadan. Insha Allah I'll be writing about Ramadan and includes some of articles already available elsewhere in internet.

Inshallah you will ALL be remembered in my duas during this month and I request for the same also please. May Almighty Allah accept all our good deeds in this month and give us the ability to turn away from sins from now onwards, Ameen.

Wassalam

Aswita Taizir

Learn How to Read Qur'an and Tajwid

Assalaamu'alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu,

Dear Muslims,

Reading the Qur'an is very important in our life. We must learn how to read Qur'an, try to memorize it (some parts of it), understand it, and must follow its teachings.

Allah SWt has said that "And indeed! We have made the Qur'an easy to understand and remember; but is there any person to do so? (QS. Al-Qamar 54:17)


And One of the Hadiith says that: "Rasulullah SAW told us: Those people who gather in one of the houses of Allah (Masjid) and read the Qur'an, and discuss its meaning and mesaage, Allah SWT sends upon them peace;His mercy covers them, the angels surround them and Allah SWT remembers them in the company of His Angels.. (Muslim)

And Rasulullah SAW advised us: The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it to others" (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Umm al-Mu'miniin Umm Salma RA was asked about the recitation of Rasulullah SAW, she described" "It was clear and distinct in every letter." (Ibn Hajar; Ibn 'Abd al-Barr)

Rasulullah SAW once said to his Shahaabah:"The hearts gets rusted as does the iron." Shahaabah asked him:"How can we clean the rust of the hearts? O Messenger of Allah." Rasulullah SAW replied: "The rust of the hearts is cleaned by remembering the death and reading the Qur'an." (Mishkaat)

If you need your children or yourself to learn how to read Qur'an, please either you email me at aswita@gmail.com or wita29@yahoo.com or call me at 516-248-2549.


Wassalam

Aswita Taizir

Konsultasi Agama/ Religious Consultancy

Assaalaamu'alaikum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu,

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Islam,

My name is Aswita Taizir. I reside in Long Island, New York, USA with my husband and two children. I graduated from Islamic Boarding School for girls (Pesantren Diniyyah Putri) Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, then Islamic State University of Indonesia (IAIN ) in Padang, West Sumatra, and I have my master degree from Institute of Islamic Studies at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. My specialitation is in Islamic Law (Shari'ah). I tought Fiqh Muqaaranah (Comparative Fiqh), Fiqh 'Ibadaah that includes shalaat, etc, Fiqh Munakahaat (Fiqh on Marriage) and fiqh Mu'aamalah at IAIN Padang.


If you have any question regarding Islamic Law, such as on marriage, shalat, everyday life matters, etc, please do not hesitate to send me an email at aswita@gmail.com or wita29@yahoo.com. Or you can contact me at 516-248-2549. You can send a silaturrahmi box (shout mix) at the side bar as well to keep our silaturrahmi going, Insha Allah.

Wassalam

Aswita Taizir

Liburan sudah berakhir

Tanggal 19 Agustus 2008, hari Selasa, jam 6.35 adalah hari keberangkatan kami kembali ke Amerika. Perasaan sedih bercampur haru dengan pikiran kapan saya bisa kembali ke Indonesia? Kunjungan yang sangat mengesankan selama lebih kurang 7 minggu dari tanggal 1 juli s/d tgl 19 Agustus 2008. Ya Allah kuatkan hati saya meninggalkan orang tua saya, saudara2, untuk niat ketemu lagi Insha Allah kapan saja Allah mengizinkan. Kenagan yang tak akan pernah terlupakan....


Alhamdulillah lebih kurang dua bulan lamanya saya sekeluarga tahun ini berkesempatan untuk mengunjungi kedua orang tua, sanak saudara, kerabat-kerabat lainnya, guru-guru, teman-teman dan tetangga. Masa liburan yang tak akan terlupakan penuh kenangan, suka duka yang saya rasakan sekali.