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16. Al-WahhabThe Supreme Bestower

The One who is Generous in giving plenty without any return. He is everything that benefits whether Halal or Haram.

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” [Quran 7:180]

When the Prophet (saw) returned to Madinah from the Farewell Pilgrimage in the tenth year after the Hijrah, he fell ill. News of his illness spread rapidly throughout the Arabian Peninsula. Sincere Muslims everywhere were greatly saddened by the news but for others it was a time to disclose hidden hopes and ambitions and reveal their real attitudes to Islam and the Noble Prophet (saw).

In al-Yamamah, Musaylamah the Imposter renounced Islam. So too did Tulayhah al-Asadi in the land of the Asad. And in the Yemen, al-Aswad al-Ansi also became an apostate. More than that, these three imposters claimed that they were prophets sent to their respective peoples just as Muhammad the son of ‘Abdullah (saw) was sent to the Quraysh.

Al-Aswad al-Ansi was a soothsayer who practiced magic arts. But he was no minor magician or fortuneteller who dabbled in his evil arts in obscurity. He was powerful and influential and possessed a strange power of speech that memorized the hearts of his listeners and captivated the minds of the masses with his false claims. With his wealth and power he managed to attract not just the masses, but people of status as well. When he appeared before people, he normally wore a mask in order to surround himself with an air of mystery, awe and reverence.

In the Yemen at that time, a section of the people who had much prestige and influence were the “Abna’”. They were the scions of Persian fathers who ruled Yemen as part of the Sasanian Empire. Their mothers were local Arabs. Fayruz ad-Daylami was one of these Yemeni Abna’.

At the time of the appearance of Islam, the most powerful of the Abna’ was Badhan (ra) who ruled Yemen on behalf of the Chosroes of Persia. When Badhan (ra) became convinced of the truth of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and the Divine nature of his mission he renounced his allegiance to the Chosroes and accepted Islam. His people followed him in this. The Prophet (saw) confirmed him in his dominion and he ruled the Yemen until his death shortly before the appearance of al-Aswad al-Ansi.

Al-Aswad’s tribe, the Banu Mudh-hij, were the first to respond positively to his claims to prophethood. With this tribal force he mounted a raid on San’a’. He killed the governor, Shahr the son of Badhan (ra), and took his wife to

himself. From San’a’ he raided other regions. Through his swift and startling strikes, a vast region from Hadramawt to at-Ta’if and from al-Ahsa to Aden came under his influence.

What helped al-Aswad in deceiving the people and drawing them to him was his guile and cunning ways which knew no bounds. To his followers he alleged that an angel visited him, disclosed revelations to him and gave him intelligence of people and their affairs. What allowed him to appear to bear out these claims were the spies he employed and dispatched everywhere, to bring him news of people and their circumstances.

Reports were brought back in secrecy to him and when he met anyone, especially those in need, he could give the impression that he had prior knowledge of their needs and problems. In this way he astonished people and confounded their thoughts. He acquired a large following and his mission spread like wildfire.

When news of al-Aswad’s apostasy and his activities throughout the Yemen reached the Prophet (saw), he dispatched about ten of his companions with letters to those of his companions in the Yemen whom he felt he could trust. He urged them to confront the blind fitnah with faith and resolve, and he ordered them to get rid of al-Aswad by any means possible.

All who received the Prophet’s missives set about to carry out his orders implicitly. In the forefront of these was Fayruz ad-Daylami and those of the Abna’ who were with him. Let us leave Fayruz to relate his extraordinary story:

I and those of the Abna’ who were with me never for one moment had any doubt about the religion of Allah (swt). No belief in the enemy of Allah (swt) entered the heart of any one of us. (In fact) we waited for opportunities to get hold of al-Aswad and eliminate him by any means.

When we received the letters of the Messenger of Allah (saw) we felt strengthened in our mutual resolve and each one determined to do what he could.

Because of his considerable success, pride and vanity took hold of al-Aswad al-Ansi. He bragged to the commander of his army, Qays ibn ‘Abd Yaguth, saying how powerful he was. His attitude and relationship towards his commander changed so much so that Qays felt that he was not safe from his violence and

oppression.

My cousin, Dadhawayh, and I went to Qays and informed of what the Prophet (saw) had told us and we invited him to “make lunch” out of the man (al-Aswad) before he could “make supper” out of him. He was receptive to our proposal and regarded us as God-sent. He disclosed to us some of the secrets of al-Aswad.

The three of us vowed to confront the apostate from within (his castle) while our other brothers would confront him from without. We were all of the view that our cousin Dadha (ra), whom al-Aswad had taken to himself after the murder of her husband, should join us. We went to al-Aswad’s castle and met her. I said to her:

“O cousin, you know what harm and evil this man has visited upon you and us. He has killed your husband and dishonored the women of your people. He has massacred their husbands and wrested political authority from their hands.

“This is a letter from the Messenger of Allah (saw) to us in particular and to the people of Yemen in general in which he asks us to put an end to this fitnah. Would you help us in this matter?”

“On what can I help you?” she asked.

“On his expulsion…” I said.

“Rather on his assassination,” she suggested.

“By Allah (swt), I had nothing else in mind,” I said, “but I was afraid to suggest this to you.”

“By Him Who has sent Muhammad (saw) with the Truth as a bringer of good tidings and as a warner, I have not doubted in my religion for a moment. Allah (swt) has not created a man more detestable to me than the devil (al-Aswad). By Allah, from the time I saw him, I have only known him to be a corrupt and sinful person who does not promote any truth and does not stop from committing any abominable deed.”

“How can we go about eliminating him?” I asked.

“He is well-guarded and protected. There is not a place in his castle that is not surrounded by guards. There is, however, one broken-down and abandoned room that opens out into open land. In the evening, during the first third of the night, go there. You will find inside weapons and a light. You will find me waiting for you…”

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Fayruz ad-Daylami

she said.

“But getting through to a room in a castle such as this is no easy task. Someone might pass and alert the guards and that will be the end of us,” I said.

“You are not far from the truth. But I have a suggestion.”

“What is it?” I asked.

“Send a man tomorrow whom you trust as one of the workers. I shall tell him to make an opening in the room from the inside so that it should be easy to enter.”

“That’s a brilliant suggestion you have,” I said.

I then left her and told the two others what we had decided and they gave their blessings to the plan. We left straightaway to get ourselves prepared. We informed a select group of believers who were assisting us to prepare themselves and gave them the password (to signal the time they could storm the castle). The time was to be dawn of the following day.

When night fell and the appointed time came, I went with my two companions to the opening in the room and uncovered it. We entered the room and put on the lamp. We found the weapons and proceeded to the apartment of Allah’s enemy. There was our cousin standing at the door. She pointed out where he was and we entered. He was asleep and snoring. I plunged the blade in his neck and he bellowed like a bull being slaughtered. When the guards heard this, they ran quickly to his apartment and asked:

“What is this?”

“Don’t worry. You can go. The Prophet of God is receiving revelation,” she said, and they left.

We stayed in the castle until the break of dawn. Then I stood on a wall of the castle and shouted: ‘Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!’ and went on with the Adhan until I reached: ‘Ashhadu anna Muhammadar Rasulullah! (Then I added) ‘Wa ashhadu anna al-Aswad al-Ansi kadh-dhab!’ - I testify that al-Aswad is an imposter.

That was the password. Muslims then converged on the castle from every direction. The guards took fright when they heard the Adhan and were confronted by the Muslims shouting Allahu Akbar.

By sunrise, the mission was accomplished. When it was full light, we sent a letter to the Messenger of Allah (saw) giving him the good news of the death of Allah’s enemy.

When the messengers reached Madinah they found that the Prophet (saw) had passed away that very night. They learned, however, that Revelation had been communicated to the Prophet (saw) informing him of the death of al-Aswad al-Ansi the night it took place.

Years later, the Khalifah ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab

wrote to Fayruz ad-Daylami (ra), saying:

“I have heard that you are busy eating white bread and honey (meaning no doubt that he was leading an easy life). When this my letter reaches you, come to me with the blessings of Allah (swt) so that you may campaign in the path of Allah (swt).”

Fayruz (ra) did as he was commanded. He went to Madinah and sought an audience with ‘Umar (ra). ‘Umar (ra) granted him permission. Evidently there was a crowd waiting to see ‘Umar (ra) and a Quraysh youth pushed Fayruz. Fayruz (ra) raised his hand and hit the Quraysh youth on the nose.

The youth went to ‘Umar (ra) who asked:

“Who did that to you?”

“Fayruz. He is at the door,” said the youth.

Fayruz entered and ‘Umar (ra) asked:

“What is this, O Fayruz?”

“O Amir al-Mu’minin,” said Fayruz. “You wrote to me. You didn’t write to him. You gave me permission to enter and you didn’t give him permission. He wanted to enter in my turn before me. Then I did what you have been told.”

“Al-Qisas,” pronounced ‘Umar (ra) in judgment, meaning that Fayruz had to receive the same blow from the youth in retaliation.

“Must it be so?” asked Fayruz (ra).

“It must be so,” insisted ‘Umar (ra).

Fayruz then got down on his knees and the youth stood up to exact his retaliation. ‘Umar (ra) said to him then:

“Wait a moment, young man, so that I can tell you something which I heard from the Messenger of Allah (saw). I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say one evening:

‘This night, al-Aswad al-Ansi the Imposter has been killed. The righteous servant Fayruz ad-Daylami has killed him.’ ‘Umar (ra) then asked the youth:

“Do you see yourself taking retribution on him after you have heard this from the Messenger of Allah (saw)?”

“I forgive him,” said the youth, “after you have told me this from the Prophet (saw).”

“Do you think,” said Fayruz to ‘Umar (ra), “that my escape from what I have done is a confession to him and that his forgiveness is not given under duress?”

“Yes,” replied ‘Umar and Fayruz (ra) then declared:

“I testify to you that my sword, my horse and thirty thousand of my money is a gift to him.”

“Your forgiveness has paid off, O brother of Quraysh, and you have become rich,” said ‘Umar (ra), no doubt impressed by the sense of remorse and the spontaneous generosity of Fayruz, the righteous (ra).

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At this writing, over 30 million Americans have lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. For those of us who are currently blessed to still be working, it is our responsibility to stand with our family, friends, and neighbors during this frightening and difficult time.

Muslims are encouraged to be generous and charitable. But generosity is not restricted to the monetary. The Prophet said: “Charity is due upon every joint of the people for every day upon which the sun rises. Being just between two people is charity. Helping a man with his animal and lifting his luggage upon it is charity. A kind word is charity. Every step that you take towards the mosque is charity, and removing harmful things from the road is charity” (Bukhari).

Here are some ways, monetary and non-monetary, we can do that.

Babysit for them virtually: Sixty percent of those who have lost jobs in the current crisis are women. They are struggling to balance providing financially for their families while managing the expected childcare work as primary caregivers. This makes it exceptionally difficult for them, especially if they are single mothers. Since many are still in quarantine, virtual babysitting has taken off. Book an hour or two for someone who has lost their job so they can look for a job online without distraction. If that’s not possible and you have children yourself, have them “hang out” virtually online through Facetime.

Donate to your local food bank. They are on the frontlines of providing immediate relief to those who are struggling. Check out this national database to find your local organization to donate to.

If they are a small business owner, restaurant, or caterer: Order their food online and encourage family and friends to do the same. If you can afford it, order for others who may be struggling and have it delivered to their homes. Keep in mind those who

provide catering for your local Masjid or Islamic center’s events, or raise money for them after Juma. They are very likely those who earn some income for their families that way. Order food from them to support them during this difficult time.

Zakat: If your local Masjid or Islamic center is well-organized in how it runs its Zakat funds for this purpose, be exceptionally generous this Ramadan by donating to this fund for the local community.

Check in weekly: Call or text to just check in with them. Be a listening ear. This is critical for their mental health and well-being, which in the long run will help them get back on their feet.

Give them a laptop and make sure they have good internet service. If they don’t already have the technological tools necessary, or they have a spouse and kids who have to share a computer while everyone is home, give them a laptop and make sure it has good internet service. This will help greatly in their job search, or in developing the skills they need to shift careers.

Connect them to temporary work. There are still companies hiring amid the crisis, and demand is up for a number of jobs. Send them leads when you come across them so they can at least make up some lost income as they look for a more permanent job.

Help them brush up their resume: If you are able to edit or update their resume, this will help them start the process of finding work again. Even better: Pay a professional resume-writing service to do it for them. According to one study, recruiters valued candidates with professionally written resumes to be worth seven percent more than when assessed using their self-written

versions. As well, candidates with professionally written resumes were more likely to secure interviews, land a new job sooner, and advance their careers faster.

Help them set up profiles on job search sites: Online job sites take on new meaning at a time when social distancing is necessary. Help them

establish a profile on the ten best ones. Offer to pay registration fees, if there are any, for doing so. LinkedIn is the top site to post on - 77 percent of job recruiters search there.

Offer them temporary employment in something they are good at. If you are in need of a service they excel at, hire them remotely. Whether it’s making food or teaching your kids a skill online, find a way to help them make some money while you benefit as well.

Create a job for them. If you own your own business, offer them permanent employment. Think out of the box and assess their skills, and more importantly, their untapped talent.

Give them an employee referral. Find a job that matches their talents and skills in your company or business and refer them to your boss. Fifty percent of jobs are found this way.

If they are not tech-savvy, teach them the skills they need to work remotely in the future. Post-COVID-19, many jobs are likely to move online. One survey notes that since the crisis, over 72 percent of employers consider remote hiring a viable option. But not everyone is comfortable around a computer. Teach them.

Make Dua for them. Ultimately, Allah is Al-Razzaq, the Provider, and we seek His help through patience and prayer (Quran 2:45), as well as with Dua. The Prophet described Dua as the essence of worship (Tirmidhi). It is important to remember that when we pray for others, we benefit as well. The Prophet said, “No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: And for you the same” (Muslim).

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Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:

I sat in a gathering in which the chiefs of the Ansar were present, and `Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Laila was amongst them. I mentioned the narration of `Abdullah bin `Utba regarding the question of Subai’a bint Al-Harith. `Abdur-Rahman said, “But `Abdullah’s uncle used not to say so.” I said, “I am too brave if I tell a lie concerning a person who is now in Al-Kufa,” and I raised my voice. Then I went out and met Malik bin ‘Amir or Malik bin `Auf, and said, “What was the verdict of Ibn Mas`ud about the pregnant widow whose husband had died?” He replied, “Ibn Mas`ud said, ‘Why do you impose on her the hard order and don’t let her make use of the leave? The shorter Sura of women (i.e. Surat-at- Talaq) was revealed after the longer Sura (i.e. Surat-al-Baqara).” (i.e. Her ‘Idda is up till she delivers.)

Sahih al-Bukhari 4532

HADEETH

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In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful

Al-Mundhiri recorded the following chapter in his book Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib: Encouragement to perform fasting and what has been related of its virtues Source: al-Targhib wal-Tarhib 2/79

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Allah Almighty said, ‘Every deed of the son of Adam is for him, except for fasting. It is for Me and I will reward it.’ Fasting is a shield, so when one of you fasts, he may not be obscene or boisterous. If someone insults him or fights him, let him say: Indeed, I am fasting. By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, the breath coming from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk. The fasting person has two moments of relief he enjoys: when he breaks his fast he is joyful, and when he meets his Lord he is joyful for his fasting.

In another narration, the Prophet (PBUH) said: Allah Almighty said, ‘He abandons his food, drink, and desires for My sake. Fasting is for Me and I will reward it, a single good deed up to ten times the like of it. And in another narration, the Prophet (PBUH) said: Every deed of the son of Adam is multiplied, a single deed as ten times the like of it up to seven hundred times. Allah Almighty said, ‘Except for fasting, as it is for Me and I will reward it. He leaves his desires and his food for My sake.’ Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1795, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

Verily, there is a gate in Paradise called al-Rayyan, through which only those who fasted will enter on the Day of Resurrection. No one else will enter it along with them. It will be said: Where are those who fasted that they may enter? When the last of them enter, it will be closed and no one else will go through it. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

Jabir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Verily, fasting is only a shield by which the servant seeks protection from the Hellfire Source: Musnad Ahmad 15264, Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi

Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah,

peace and blessings be upon him, said: Fasting is a shield and a fortress among the fortresses of the believer. Every deed is for its companion, but Allah says: Except fasting, as it is for me and I will reward it. Source: Musnad al-Shamiyin 3381, Grade: Sahih

Uthman ibn Abi al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Fasting is a shield from the Hellfire, just like a shield of yours in battle. Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 1639, Grade: Sahih

Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Shall I not tell you about the gates of goodness? Fasting is a shield, charity extinguishes sins as water extinguishes fire, and the prayer of a man in the late night. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2616, Grade: Sahih

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Fasting and the Quran will intercede for the servant on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: O Lord, I prevented him from food and drink during the day, so let me intercede for him. The Quran will say: O Lord, I prevented him from sleeping during the night, so let me intercede for him. Thus, they will both intercede for him. Source: Musnad Ahmad 6589, Grade: Sahih

Hudhayfah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever declares there is no God but Allah seeking the countenance of Allah as his last deed, he will enter Paradise. Whoever fasts a day seeking the countenance of Allah as his last deed, he will enter Paradise. Whoever gives in charity seeking the countenance of Allah as his last deed, he will enter Paradise. Source: Musnad Ahmad 22813, Grade: Sahih

Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it. Source: Sunan al-Nasai 2223, Grade: Sahih

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah, Allah will move his face away from the Hellfire by a distance of seventy years. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 2685, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah Almighty, by that day Allah will deliver his face from the Hellfire a distance of seventy years of travel. Source: Sunan al-Nasa’i 2244, Grade: Sahih

‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah, Allah will distance him from the Hellfire by a distance of one hundred years of travel. Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsat 3249, Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi

Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah, Allah will make a trench between him and the Hellfire whose distance is like that between the heavens and the earth. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1624, Grade: Sahih

Zayd ibn Khalid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever helps break the fast of a fasting person, he will have the same reward as him without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 807, Grade: Sahih

Umm ‘Umarah bint Ka’b reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, entered her home and she served him food.

The Prophet said: Will you eat? She said, “Indeed, I am fasting.” The Prophet said: Verily, angels send blessings upon a fasting person when others eat in their presence until they finish. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 785, Grade: Sahih

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, came to the home of Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah, who presented him with bread and olive oil. The Prophet ate them and he said: The fasting have broken their fast with you, the righteous have eaten your food, and the angels send blessings upon you. Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3854, Grade: Sahih

Success comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.

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DR ZAKIYYAH HYATT, PSYDPsychologist | Advocate | Consultant | Life Coach• Building Productive Marriage. • Parenting Your Child’s Strength.Drzhyatt@gmail.com1650 Zanker RD., Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95112(408) 590-8655, (408) 475-5846

SNYDER TRADITIONAL MEDICINECupping/Hijama/Acupuncture/Herbs/NutritionAmy Snyder, Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist1361 S. Winchester Blvd., suite 206San Jose, CA 95128408-906-9645, SnyderMedicine.com

PEDIATRICSFareeda N. Adeeb, M.D., FAAPDiplomate American Board of PediatricsInfants–Children & AdolescentsTel: (408) 279-8798www.dradeeb.comMost major insurances accepted Complimentary Prenatal Visit

PEDIATRICS OFFICE, Farda Qureshi MD., FAAP., Sunnyvale Office: 500 E. Remington Dr., #15, Sunnyvale. San Jose Office: 2101 Forest Ave., #117, San Jose. After hour appts & medical ear piercing available. Tel (408)730‐2200

BUSINESS SERVICESAUTO HAUS EL CAMINO Complete Auto Repair & Service All work guaranteed (20 % Discount)3100 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA. 95051408 244-3634, Saranmoe@yahoo.com

PIONEER TECH ACADEMYTechnology Courses at MCA Courses in Database Technologies Cassandra, Oracle, MySQL Courses in Internet Technologies: PHP & MySQL, Ruby & Rails, Java Programming. Register now at: register@pioneertechacademy.com

ADAM GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. General Contractor Lic # 838185 Contact : Alaaeldin Adam 408-661-1525, 408-568-8666 Email : aaldin.adam@gmail.com For all your Construction need : home addition, home remodeling, kitchen & bath remodeling, construction projects managment.

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RAHIMA FOUNDATION Help Us To Help The Needy. 1823 Houret Ct., Milpitas CA 95035 Email: mail@rahima.org | www.rahima.orgPhone: 408-262-6006

MOONLIGHT HUMANITYOrphans and Poorest of the Poor. Countries we Currently Support. Burma. Rohingya Refugess in Bangladesh. Cambodia. Cham-Vietnam.www.MoonlightHumanity.org Office base in San Jose and Fremont 408-717-3737

REAL ESTATESHAN SAIGAL-BROKER-408-505-9302Pl. Call Shan to Buy/Sell/Property Management.20+Years Experience in this area.Referral Realty Silicon ValleyShan@ShanSaigal.com Bre#00768704

GAMAL HALIM, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTSCommercial & Residential SalesForeclosure, Short Sales & probatesLicense# 01352828, 20 Y ExperienceEmail: jimisinca@yahoo.com (925) 525-1305

ADAM ATITO TEAM FOR REAL ESTATE & MOBIL NOTARYwww.adamatito.com, 650-906-688320 + Years Experience in the Bay area.CSR Real Estate Servicesaatito@gmail.com Bre#01260271 INSURED and BONDED

ALAI HANBALI, REALTOR® at REALTY Fremont, Serving the Community for all your Real Estate needs. Thinking of Buying or Selling a Property, Home, Condo, etc., Feel free to call, text or email Alai at 415-254-5859 alai@realtyexperts.com,DRE# 02045099

WALID HAZIN, MBA REAL ESTATE Specialist. Residential and Commercial walid.hazin@kw.com(408) 858-5713CalBRE#01985393KELLER WILLIAM REALTYSARATOGA BAY AREA ESTATE

RULA SAIReal estate agent commercial and residential. Staging and Remodeling as well.Lic# 01986283rulasai.realtor@gmail.com209-677-7852

TAX / ACCOUNTINGMicro Tax, Audit, & Accounting Services, LLPCertified public accountants Tax preperation (e-file), audit, accounting, & payroll services. Call: M. Amin Haroon CPA, FFCA (UK)Ph: 408-986-9829 support@microtaxcpa.com

Islamic stories

The Patient Old ManWhen passing through a mountain pass, a bedouin (villager) once came across an old man who was blind and who seemed to be afflicted with various ailments all over his body. It was clear that he was wasting away. He was even paralyzed and was constantly forced to remain in a seated position. The Bedouin could clearly hear him say, “All praise is for Allah, Who has kept me safe from ailments with which He has tested many among His creation; and He has indeed preferred me over many among those that He created.”

“My brother!” exclaimed the bedouin. “What have you been saved from? By Allah, I think that you have been afflicted with every single kind of ailment!”

“Go away from me,” said the old man, as he raised his head. “Do I not still have a tongue with which I can pronounce His Oneness, and with which I can remember Him every single moment? And do I not still have a heart with which I can know Him?”

These words of the old man were enough for the bedouin to repent to Allah for his sins and ask Him for forgiveness.

Remember, there is always someone else who is in more problem than you.

PO Box 5481, Santa Clara, CA 95056 | 408.244.3282 | www.hidaya.org

Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization with Tax ID # 77-0502583

One Million Trees Project

• Produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide• Help keep the air clean• An effective sound barrier• Provide shade and cool• Reduce wind speeds• Reduce soil erosion and conserve rain water• Beautify land and increase property values• Help purify land from harmful chemicals (trees absorb pollutants and reduce levels as timber is harvested)• Provide sanctuary for wildlife• Assist in economic development (timber, fruit, leaves)

The Benefits of Trees

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “If any Muslim plants any plant and a human being or an animal eats of it, he will be rewarded as if he had given that much in charity.” (Sahih Bukhari Vol. 8, Number 41)

Just $1 per seedling!

Plant Fruit & Nut Trees as Sadaqah Jariah!

Alhamdulillah, this year Hidaya Foundation began distributing various fruit and nut trees for benefit of families in need as part of our One Million Trees Project. Different types of trees distributed so far include: persimmon, apricot, cherry, fig, peach, plum, pomegranate, loquat, lemon, guava, walnut, and almond.Join us in this effort of bringing great benefit to people and the environment by contributing towards the One Million Trees project.