10.13.06
A Feast for the Spirit
Among the nights of Ramadhan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (Quran, 97:3). Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Qur’an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur’an was brought down from Baytul M`amur (Heavenly abode), for Jibrael to reveal in parts to the Prophet (s). Others say it was the night when the Prophet received the entire Qur’an, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.
Laylatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans. It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfilment for the family, Laylatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind. Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses, Laylatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.
(taken from al-islam.org)
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In other news, the Sayyid, the local imam here at the masjid, has asked me to speak on Wednesday on any topic I want to. In the process of preparing, but I am accepting ideas! It will be a 15 minute speech. InshaAllah, please pray that I do well!
altaf Said:
October 14, 2006 at 12:23 am
a feast for the spirit…. inshallah! in times like these when so many of are angered with what is going on around us, and to us… may we find this time to take care and not lose sight of our internal jihad… -otherwise we risk becoming that which we may despise.
photoflo Said:
October 15, 2006 at 4:49 am
Mashallah, I havent a clue what to suggest you talk about but I am very glad that they are already trusting you to talk
Oh why dont you talk about the Quran project you’re doing and how good it would be to get some help. Though I’m not sure you want to make your first talk and help request.
Irving Said:
October 15, 2006 at 7:18 am
A wonderful opportunity for you
Inshallah, you will do well.
Perhaps the latest post on Darvish may give you some thoughts.
http://darvish.wordpress.com/2006/10/14/
Ya Haqq!
amel Said:
October 15, 2006 at 5:41 pm
ohhh congrats! so i’ll review and send by tomorrow, inshallah.
Ali Said:
October 15, 2006 at 8:54 pm
I finished your Qur’an Project with Nahjul Balagah with Tafsir of Al Mizan, Ayatullah Shirazi, Pooya, and 30 other Shi’i books.
Call me before it’s Iftar time in NY.
Wa Salaam,
Ali
naqvia Said:
October 16, 2006 at 12:23 am
InshaAllah, I will post my talk on the blog (written). And if you have anything personal for me (like Ali) please email me and not post under the comments- a lot of people read this blog.
Ali Said:
October 16, 2006 at 9:32 am
MashaAllah.
mabbas Said:
October 16, 2006 at 2:51 pm
lol