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(Peace be upon you)
السلامُ عليكُم

  


Welcome to the University of Cambridge Islamic Society (ISoc)

***What's New***

Materialism vs Spirituality - Striking the Balance
Mufti Ibn Adam
Thursday 15th May, 2008
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ISoc aims to support Muslim students in every way we can, increase awareness of Islam and provide a forum for the discussion of issues such as spirituality and human rights. We work in partnership with the Cambridge Muslim community; Cambridge Muslims ONLINE.

New to Cambridge? Join our mailing list
You can join our mailing list to find out about weekly events held by the society. We also have separate mailing lists for brothers and sisters. If you would like to be added to any of these please write to mail @ isoc.co.uk (no spaces). We also have a buddy system in place within the Islamic society and can pair you up with a brother or sister studying your subject, who will guide you during your first year here.

Accommodation
Looking for a place to stay? If your college is unable to provide you accommodation, or if you’re travelling from overseas, we can help you to find a room. Just send us an email at
information @ isoc.co.uk

Prayer
View information regarding salaat in Cambridge. Details of where to pray and a timetable for the current month.

Applicants
Thinking of applying to Cambridge? Here you’ll find out more about the application procedure from students themselves. We can get you in touch with a current student studying a subject you’re thinking of, and give you more information about Muslim life at particular colleges. Please do not hesitate to send us an email at accesscom @ isoc.co.uk

Donate
ISoc strives to provide as many free events as possible, but financial limitations restrict the society's vision for further improvement. Please help us in any way you can.

 
Thought for the Day

The Prophet (saaw) said, "Allah the Exalted revealed to Musa ibn Imran (Moses) in the Torah that the source of all mistakes are three - arrogance, envy and greed. Another six diseases were born out of these three, and thus they became nine - satiety, excessive sleep, excessive rest, love of wealth, love of praise, and love of leadership."

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Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) said, "Worshippers are of three groups, each group has three signs by which it is known - a group who worship Allah the Exalted out of fear; a group who worship Allah out of hope; and a group who worship Allah out of love. For the first group there are three signs - they disparage themselves; deem their righteous deeds to be few; and their evil deeds to be plenty. For the second group there are three signs - they are an example to others in all situations; they are the most generous of all people in spending their wealth; and they have the best of opinion amongst creatures regarding Allah. As for the third group there are three signs - they give away what they love most and do not care as long as their Lord is pleased with them; and they do that which will displease their nafs to please their Lord; and they are with their Lord in every situation, whether it be in [following] His commandments or [avoiding] His prohibitions."

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Umar (ra) said, "The progeny of Satan are nine - Zaleetoon, Watheen, Laqoos, A'waan, Haffaaf, Murra, al-Musawwit, Daasim and Walhaan. Zaleetoon commands the markets and he unfurls his banner therein; Watheen commands catastrophes; A'waan commands rulers; Haffaaf commands intoxicants; Murra commands licentious music; Laqoos commands the Magians; Al-Musawwit commands [false] news which he puts in the mouths of people while they know not its origin; Daasim commands houses: if a man were to enter his house without greeting his wife and family with salaam and mentioning the name of Allah the Exalted, Daasim will cause a dispute between husband and wife such that it leads to divorce, separation, or violence; as for Walhaan, he whispers [in people's ears] during ablution, prayer, and other acts of worship."

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Uthman (ra) said, "The one who observes the five daily prayers in their proper times and is constant in this, Allah will honour him with nine miracles - Allah will love him, his health will be good, angels will protect him, blessedness (baraka) will descend on his house, the sign of righteousness will be apparent on his face, Allah will soften his heart, he will cross the bridge of sirat al-mustaqim [in the Hereafter] at the speed of a flash of lightning, Allah will save him from Hellfire, and Allah will place him amongst the people who have no fear nor are they ever sad."

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Ali (ra) said, "Shedding tears is of three types - the first is from the fear of Allah's punishment, the second is from the fear of Allah's anger, and the third is from the fear of being cut off from Allah. The first one is a compensation for sins, the second is a purification from faults, and the third is elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved. The fruit of the compensation of sins is salvation from punishment; the fruit of the purification of faults is bliss and high ranks; and the fruit of the elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved is glad tidings from Allah the Exalted of His pleasure, of seeing Him, of the visiting of angels, and of an increase in virtue."

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- Quotes from "Preparing for the Day of Judgement" by Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani

 
Comments/Suggestions
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