EDEN
Arabic 'Adn, which al-Baizawi says means " a fixed abode." The Hebrew is generally understood by Hebrew scholars to mean "please" or "delight." The word 'Adn is not used in the Qur'an for the residence of our first parents, the term used being al-jannah, although the Muslim Commentators are agreed in calling it the Jannatu 'Adn', "the Eden". The expressions Jannatu 'Adn;, "the Garden of Eden" and Jannatu 'Adn, "the Gardens of Eden," occur ten times in the Qur'an.
In Al-Qummi's tafsir of Eden, such place was not entirely earthly. According to the Quran, both Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in a Heavenly Eden . As a result, they were both sent down to Earth as God's representatives. Each person was sent to a mountain peak; Adam on Al-Safa, and Eve on Al-Mar wa. In this Islamic tradition, Adam wept 40 days until he repented, after which God sent down the Black Stone, teaching him the hajj. According to a prophetic hadith, Adam and Eve reunited in the plain of 'Arafat, near Mecca. They had two sons together, Qabil and Habil.
The concept of original sin does not exist in Islam because Adam and Eve were forgiven by God. When God orders the angels to bow to Adam, Iblis questioned, "why should I bow to man, I am made of pure fire and he is made of soil". The Liberal movements within Islam have viewed God's commanding the angels to bow before Adam as an exaltation of humanity, and as a means of supporting human rights, others view it as an act of showing Adam that the biggest enemy of humans on earth will be their ego.
EVIL EYE
Isabatu 'l-'Ain. Muhammad was a believer in the baneful influence of an evil eye. 'Asthma bint 'Umais related that she said, "O Prophet, the family of Ja'far are affected by the baneful influence of an evil eye; may I use spells for them or not?" The Prophet said, "Yes, for if there were anything in the world which would overcome fate, it would be an evil eye." (Mishkat, book xxi c I, part 2.)
It is the eye of Dajal.Evil eye, Isabat al-’ayn, is a common belief that individuals have the power to look at people, animals or objects to cause them harm. In Islam, God is the only one who can protect against the evil eye; no object or symbol can. Prophet Muhammad prohibited the use of talismans as protection against the evil eye because it is idolatry, the form of protection allowed being supplication to Allah.[7]It is tradition among many Muslims that if a compliment is to be made one should say "Masha'Allah" ("God has willed it.") and also "Tabarakallah" ("Blessings of God") to ward off the evil eye. Reciting Sura Al-Falaq and Sura Al-Nas from the Qur'an is also used as a means of personal protection against the evil eye.
So you have to protect yourself and your children by reading the Qur'an and saying the designated supplications of the morning and evening, it might be that by doing so, you will be protected from the effect of evil eye. If, however, it is predestined that someone will be affected by an evil eye, then Allaah has permitted the means of treating it.
Also, we are not aware of any evidence of the narration stated in the question. However, it is confirmed in the narration that we previously stated that the evil eye is true. Its danger is stated in the narration of the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) who said: "The evil eye kills (makes the person enter the grave) and makes the camel enter a pot, (i.e. has an amazing effect)."
ETIKAAF
Etikaaf means to stay in mosque for a certain time with the pure intention of worship or of seeking proximity, nearness of Allah Almighty.
There are some prerequisites of 'Etikaaf (retirement to mosque for a certain time): (1). Intention. If one stays in a mosque without the intention of 'Etikaaf will not earn its reward, (2). One must be Muslim and (3). Sane, if one is not in his senses he will not earn the reward of 'Etikaaf, (4). Stay in such mosque where Imaam and Muazzin are posted, (5). To be free from seminal pollution. It is unlawful for "Junbi" (seminally or sexually polluted man) to enter a mosque, (6). For woman: to be free from "Haiz-o-Nifaas" (menstruation and discharge of blood of the child-birth) and (7). Fasting. If one observes 'Etikaaf of vow.
ETIKAAF
Etikaaf means to stay in mosque for a certain time with the pure intention of worship or of seeking proximity, nearness of Allah Almighty.
There are some prerequisites of 'Etikaaf (retirement to mosque for a certain time): (1). Intention. If one stays in a mosque without the intention of 'Etikaaf will not earn its reward, (2). One must be Muslim and (3). Sane, if one is not in his senses he will not earn the reward of 'Etikaaf, (4). Stay in such mosque where Imaam and Muazzin are posted, (5). To be free from seminal pollution. It is unlawful for "Junbi" (seminally or sexually polluted man) to enter a mosque, (6). For woman: to be free from "Haiz-o-Nifaas" (menstruation and discharge of blood of the child-birth) and (7). Fasting. If one observes 'Etikaaf of vow.
EZRA.
Arabic 'Uzair. The son of Sharahya, the scribe. Mentioned only once by name in the Qur'an, Surah ix, 80: -
The Jews call `Uzair a son of Allah, and the Christians call Christ the son of Allah. That is the saying from their mouth; (In this) they are intimate; what the Unbelievers of the old used to say. Allah's curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the truth. [Qur'an 9:30]Arabic 'Uzair. The son of Sharahya, the scribe. Mentioned only once by name in the Qur'an, Surah ix, 80: -
Uzayr - is a figure mentioned in the Qur'an, in the verse 9:30, which states that he was revered by the Jews as "the son of God". Historically, Muslim scholars have interpreted this verse as referring to a small group of Jews making such a reverence.
Although not explicitly mentioned in the Quran among the prophets, Ezra is considered as one by some Muslim scholars, based on Islamic traditions. Ezra lived between the times of King Solomon and the time of Zachariah, father of John the Baptist.
On the other hand, Muslim scholars such as Mutahhar al-Maqdisi and Djuwayni and notably Ibn Hazm and al-Samaw'al accused Ezra (or one of his disciples) of falsification of the Torah. Several sources state that the Qur'an refers to Jews who began to call Ezra a "son of God" due to his religious achievements coupled with the misunderstanding of his position in the Jewish faith as a Bene Elohim.
The Quran claims that Jews exalted Ezra as a son of God.The Jews call Ezra a son of God, and the Christians call the Christ a son of God. That is a saying from their mouth; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say. May Allah destroy them: how they are deluded away from the Truth! (Quran 9:30)
ETIKAAF
Etikaaf means to stay in mosque for a certain time with the pure intention of worship or of seeking proximity, nearness of Allah Almighty.
There are some prerequisites of 'Etikaaf (retirement to mosque for a certain time): (1). Intention. If one stays in a mosque without the intention of 'Etikaaf will not earn its reward, (2). One must be Muslim and (3). Sane, if one is not in his senses he will not earn the reward of 'Etikaaf, (4). Stay in such mosque where Imaam and Muazzin are posted, (5). To be free from seminal pollution. It is unlawful for "Junbi" (seminally or sexually polluted man) to enter a mosque, (6). For woman: to be free from "Haiz-o-Nifaas" (menstruation and discharge of blood of the child-birth) and (7). Fasting. If one observes 'Etikaaf of vow.
Etikaaf means to stay in mosque for a certain time with the pure intention of worship or of seeking proximity, nearness of Allah Almighty.
There are some prerequisites of 'Etikaaf (retirement to mosque for a certain time): (1). Intention. If one stays in a mosque without the intention of 'Etikaaf will not earn its reward, (2). One must be Muslim and (3). Sane, if one is not in his senses he will not earn the reward of 'Etikaaf, (4). Stay in such mosque where Imaam and Muazzin are posted, (5). To be free from seminal pollution. It is unlawful for "Junbi" (seminally or sexually polluted man) to enter a mosque, (6). For woman: to be free from "Haiz-o-Nifaas" (menstruation and discharge of blood of the child-birth) and (7). Fasting. If one observes 'Etikaaf of vow.
EID ul FITR
According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims every year – Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan and Eid-ul-Adha occurs about two months later during the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj.
According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims every year – Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan and Eid-ul-Adha occurs about two months later during the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj.
The first, Eid-ul-Fitr is the great
festival that follows the end of holy month of Ramadan. Eid, popularly known as
Eid-ul-Fitr, observed by the Muslim community to celebrate the conclusion of
the month of fasting. Eid-ul-Fitr literally means ‘festival of breaking the
fast’. Like other festivals observed by the Muslim community, this festival
symbolizes faith. The festival is celebrated based on an Islamic belief by
following the form of social practice. Eid is celebrated on the first date of
Shawwal, that is, the tenth month of the Hijra calendar. Ramzan, the month of
fasting, symbolizes a lot practices and beliefs of the community. It is not merely
restraining oneself from having food but also to abstain from all kinds of evil
and unlawful practices in Islam.
Muslims, just before the
celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr, keep a month long fast throughout the month of
Ramzan. The practice of fasting is also known as ‘roza’ that starts from the
break of dawn till dusk and during this whole day an individual has to refrain
him/herself from drinking, eating or having sexual intercourse. The term ‘roza’
us an Arabic word means abstinence. Many Muslims believe that fasting reminds a
sense of responsibility within themselves. The month long fasting ends with the
festival of Eid-ul-Fitr that symbolizes a reward for their fasting. Muslims on
this day wear their best clothes and offer ‘namaz’ a congregational prayer at
masjids or mosques. After offering their prayers they exchange good wishes of
the festival with their neighbors and other people. They also donate alms to
the poor on the auspicious occasion.
Fitr Zakat /Zakat al-Fitr paid on
the day when Muslims break the fasting period at the end of the month of
Ramadan. Payment of Fitrah becomes obligatory after sunset on the eve of Eid
al-Fitr. The main purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to provide those who fasted with
the means of making up for their errors during the month of fasting. Zakat
al-Fitr also provides the poor with a means with which they can celebrate the
festival of breaking the fast (Eed al-Fitr) along with the rest of the Muslims.
EID ul ADHA
According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims every year –Eid-ul-Adha occurs during the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj and Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan.
According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims every year –Eid-ul-Adha occurs during the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj and Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan.
Eid-ul-Adha occurs about two months
later during the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj.This festival is incorporated in the
great pilgrimage to Mecca which should properly be made during this month but
it is also observed all over the Muslim world at the same time. The underlying
importance of this festival is the spirit of sacrifice (Qurbani) in memory of
prophet Ibrahim’s(SAW) great act of faith many centuries ago.
Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the occasion
when Allah appeared to Ibrahim (SAW) in a dream and asked him to sacrifice his
son Isma’il(SAW) as an act of obedience to God. The devil tempted Ibrahim (SAW)
by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son. As Ibrahim (SAW) was about
to kill his son, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.
This story is also found in the Jewish Torah and the Christian Old Testament
(Genesis 22).
Muslims all over the world who can
afford it, sacrifice an animal (sheep, goat, cow or even a camel) as a reminder
of Ibrahim’s (SAW) obedience to Allah. They share out the meat among family,
friends and the poor, who each get a third share. Eid usually starts with
Muslims going to the Mosque for prayers, dressed in their best clothes, and
thanking Allah for all the blessings they have received. It is also a time when
they visit family and friends as well as offering presents. At Eid it is
obligatory to give a set amount of money to charity to be used to help poor
people buy new clothes and food so they too can celebrate.
EZRA / UZAIR
According to Ibn Kathir, Uzair lived between the times of King Solomon and the time of Zachariah, father of John the Baptist. Some Quranic commentators viewed Uzayr as a learned scholar who sought to teach the people the forgotten laws of God. He is sometimes identified as the protagonist in the Quranic story of the man who slept for a hundred years (2:259). Some Islamic scholars held Uzayr to be one of the prophets. However, Islamic tradition also reports that God expunged Uzayr from the list of prophets because he refused to believe in qadar (predestination). Ibn Hazm, al-Samaw'al and other scholars put forth the view that Uzair (or one of his disciples) falsified the Torah, and this claim became a common theme in Islamic polemics against the Bible. Many aspects of later Islamic narratives show similarity to Vision of Ezra, an apocryphal text which seems to have been partially known to Muslim readers.
EZRA / UZAIR
According to Ibn Kathir, Uzair lived between the times of King Solomon and the time of Zachariah, father of John the Baptist. Some Quranic commentators viewed Uzayr as a learned scholar who sought to teach the people the forgotten laws of God. He is sometimes identified as the protagonist in the Quranic story of the man who slept for a hundred years (2:259). Some Islamic scholars held Uzayr to be one of the prophets. However, Islamic tradition also reports that God expunged Uzayr from the list of prophets because he refused to believe in qadar (predestination). Ibn Hazm, al-Samaw'al and other scholars put forth the view that Uzair (or one of his disciples) falsified the Torah, and this claim became a common theme in Islamic polemics against the Bible. Many aspects of later Islamic narratives show similarity to Vision of Ezra, an apocryphal text which seems to have been partially known to Muslim readers.
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