A brief article biography of Abu Bakr As-shidiq (friend of the Messenger of Allah)

Abu Bakr As-shidiq, he was born two years a few months after the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the city of Mecca. Or the year before 51 Hijri (751 AD). His full name is Abdullah bin Uthman ibn 'Amir ibn at-Uthman ibn 'Amir ibn at-Taimy Ka'b al-Quraysh. Previously he was known by the name Abdul Kaaba (servant Kaba) and then change the name of Allah Abdullah (Servant of God). As-shidiq title he acquired when events Isro' and Mi'raj Prophet Muhammad. At that time, none of Mecca residents who believe the Prophet's story about her trip to the Baitul Maqdis, Palestine (known as Isro') and his journey to heaven, Sidratul Muntaha (known as the Mi `raj) is done only in one night . And Abu Bakr was the first to believe it. And among the Companions of the Prophet, Abu Bakr, including friends who at first believed the teachings of Islam. Among his people, he was known as al-'Atiq.

About personal, narrated by Ibn Asaker from Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr, "When the friends are gathered in an assembly, someone asked Abu Bakr"; "Did you ever drink alcohol at the time of ignorance?" The man said. He said, "I take refuge to God." "Why?" the man asked." I can keep myself and my honor and my 'Muruah'. For people who drink alcohol / wine will lose its honor and muruah", said Abu Bakr. The man was reported to the Prophet and Apostle said, "He (Abu Bakr) was right". From 'A'ishah said, "By Allah, Abu Bakr had never read the poem during the period jahilliyah and Islam. He and Uthman did not drink wine."

At the time the Prophet died, the Muslims became upset and confused about the future of Islam ongoing. Is 'Umar bin Khatab which at that time really shaken his soul, and was not believed and did not accept the death of the Apostle. To the extent that 'Umar said he would kill anyone who said Muhammad had died. In a very critical condition and dangerous, then Abu Bakr came to compose 'Umar and the Muslims by saying, "Who among you worship Muhammad (the Prophet), then Muhammad is dead. But he who worship God, then God It remains alive and will not die for ever ". By his words, then relax them.

After the Prophet died, he (Abu Bakr) in appointed Caliph (leader) by the Muslims in the year 11 Hijri. This is the first Muslim Caliph time in history that is based on the deliberations of the people. At the time chosen, he said, "I'm in the lift to your leader does not mean I'm the best among you. If I do good, you must help me. And if I do something wrong, then you must straighten out and remind me. Honesty is the mandate and lie is treasonous, and the denial of the right. The people are weak among you, to me are people who strongly that I gave him the rights. And those strong among you, for me is the weak until I take the rights of him".

He served as caliph for two years and three months. Died at the age of 63 years, such as age when the messenger died. His body was buried in his tomb near the Prophet. Within his department,as Caliph, he was fighting the rebellion caused many of the apostates and some people refused to pay zakat. Musailamah Al-Kadzab, recorded as a false prophet who successfully lost her. And during the reign of Abu Bakr, also from the Qur'an make 'Mushaf' (a book).

In the story the way 'hijra', history has recorded, how Abu bakar affection and love and fear for the Prophet Muhammad, he was willing to accompany the Prophet to move (hijra) to Medina by risking his life. They were chased by the enemies who want to kill the Prophet. However, they managed to escape from persecution and hiding in one of the caves in the desert for several days. Even according to history, Abu Bakr was willing to make the finger as the 'victim' to cover the hole where the nest venomous animals when they rested in the cave. It was he doing in order to safeguard the security and comfort of the Prophet who was asleep in her lap.

There are 142 hadith narrated by him, one of history narrated from him are: One day Abu Bakr asked the Prophet, "O Messenger of Allah, teach me the prayer in worship (prayers)". Prophet replied, "Allahumma inni Katsiro dholamtu nafsi dhulman .. (Oh God, I sinned a lot, no one can forgive sins except You. So give forgiveness for all my sins. Thou Giver Essence of Mercy and the Blessed Merciful)".(Narrated by Bukhori)

In another hadith mentioned, one when the Prophet asked, "Who among you is fasting today?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm," "Who among you has to feed the poor?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm Messenger of Allah." "Who among you who have visited this day and pray for the sick?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm Messenger of Allah." After that the Apostle says, "If the nature and it was committed by someone, but soon he will enter Paradise".

When he died, 'Ali bin Abi Tholib said, "May Allah have mercy on Abu Bakr, you are Allah's relatives, close friends, entertainers and make friends in the discussion. You are the first firm in Islam, the most sincerely believe in Allah and His Messenger, the best in friendship, and most honorable people among others. You are the most similar to the Prophet during quiet and move. He has degrees lift your name, O, Abu Bakr, in the highest levels . He said, "Those who believe in the prophethood Muhammad"

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ABABIL,birds that have destroyed the army of Abraha

Have you heard a bird named Ababil? If you are a true Muslim is not sure of the name of the foreign birds this one. He (Ababil) deliberately created in God to destroy the arrogance, greed and cruelty of war a commander of the most feared at that time. He is Abraha, Yemen country warlord very popular for cruelty and army forces. This term is a very real story is horrible, the story of the evidence will power and greatness of Allah at the time the story happened before the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The story begins when Abraha feel envy of the town of Mecca in his Ka'bah or the House that there is always visited by many Arabs who want to make the pilgrimage every year. At the time of ignorance, the pilgrimage rite is not as p resent Islam. He has a great desire to destroy and divert worship ka'ba Arabs to Yemen, which is a large church built by Abraha. Before the offensive to Mecca, he first sent a messenger to inform the aims and desires. The messenger was suggested for the people of Mecca to worship their pilgrimage in Yemen only. If not, then the Ka'ba will be destroyed. They didn't care about the threat from Abraha, they still worship in Mecca. Because they are disobedient, finally Abraha was really mad and ordered all troops to be getting ready to attack Mecca and destroy the Ka'ba. Abraha's army has a very complete war equipment, armor, and the elephants that will be used to knock down ka'ba. What is the meaning of human strength when faced with the elephants!! They are really very strong, but watch, in a moment of God's army is much stronger than the army will destroy Abraha and his army without rest. Abraha told him the purpose of attack is not intended to fight, but just wanted to destroy the Ka'ba. At that time Mecca residents, led by Abdul Mutthalib can not do anything to stop the intentions Abraha. There is no choice but to surrender and give up. Some time before the destruction of the Ka'ba,Abdul Muttholib instructed his people to shelter and evacuate immediately behind the hill near Mecca. There is a separate story about Abdul Mutthalib and Abraha. In the course of its expansion of troops toward the destruction of the Ka'ba, was Abraha had robbed many camels are owned by residents of Mecca and the surrounding population, including the camel's Abdul Muttholib. So with great fury, grandfather of the Prophet is the courage to take back the camels that had been seized by Abraha. In order to retake his property, he also visited the tent where Abraha rest. He came alone, without escort. Dialogue ensued between them "It's what interests you to see me?" Abraha said. "You have robbed my 200 camels and 400 camels from the people of Mecca. I came to ask you to return it to us", said Mutthalib. Abraha was shocked and burst into laughter as he mocked, "Ha ha ha.. You are so weird. I came here to tear down the Ka'ba, and you come to me with trivial matters? Where is the guts and self-esteem? It proper that you and Ka'ba Arabs glorified it was in danger, instead you just insist your camel back??" "Of course", Said Mutthalib. "The camels are mine and belongs to the people of Mecca. So I must keep it. The Ka'ba is not mine. Ka'ba belongs to Allah, then He was the one who will protect and preserve". Again Abraha laughed uproariously as Abdul Mutthalib abusive words, "What God said to the owner of the Ka'ba will be able to stop me destroy it?" "I do not know, it was a matter for God. But I'm sure, God will not allow his property tainted by anyone." "So you do not want me to stop my intention to destroy the Ka'ba?" Abdul Muttholib shook his head, "no." Answer a calm and assured of Abdul Mutthalib make uneasy Abraha. But he did not care about his concerns. Despite the trouncing her anxiety and worry, Abraha continued intention and immediately ordered his men to return the camels of the Arabs, and then completed his mission is to destroy the Ka'ba. Destruction seconds arrived, the army of Abraha and his elephants to begin to approach the Ka'ba. Abraha was convinced that he will be able to destroy the Ka'ba with very easily. But what happens next?? Power and God's help arrived. In his start with the reluctance elephants were touched the Ka'ba, as if the elephants knew that soon they will experience a tragic and terrible fate. Sure enough, a bunch of birds totaling Ababil, hundreds, thousands, even millions may have been flying just above them.In the beak and legs of birds, there is coal Ababil a very hot fire that came from the pebbles of hell. What the Ababil? It turned out that their fire dropped him right on target, that is the enemy of God, Abraha and his army. One by one they were showered embers. One is for fire that could melt the pebble leather Abraha's army and burn their bodies and destroyed before they managed to destroy the Ka'ba. Thus Ababil story in history. And the story is actually true. Nothing happens without the wisdom contained therein. The story teaches us to believe that the power of God and His power is very great and invincible. Be assured that the help of Allah is very close to the servants of His sincere and patient in dealing with various difficult life. Think about it. Wallahu'alam ..

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The largest tsunamis in history

Ocean waves of the largest earthquake recorded in history are as follows:

The oldest giant waves known to the sea by the earthquake-named 'Tsunami' by the Japanese and the 'Huangtao' by the Chinese are going in the Mediterranean Sea East on july 21, 365 AD, and killed thousands of people in the city of Alexandria, Egypt.

November 1,1771, the capital of Portugal devastating earthquake destroyed Lisbon. Atlantic Ocean waves reached a high of 6 meters to destroy the beaches in Portugal, Spain, and Marocco.

August 27, 1883, Krakatoa erupted in Indonesia and generate tsunami waves that swept the coasts of Java and Sumatra, killing 36000 people. Volcano eruption was so powerful that many nights the sky lit by a red lava dust and the roar of the explosion was heard up to the American Continent.

June 15, 1896, 'Sanriku tsunami' hit Japan. 23-meters giant tsunami that swept the crowd of people gathered in celebration of religion and claimed as many as 26000 people lives.

December 17, 1896, tsunami damage to some of embankment of Santa Barbara in California, United States. Causing flooding streets and major highways.

January 31, 1906, earthquake in the Pasific Ocean Tomaco destroyed part of the city in Colombia, including the beach house is located between Rioverde in Ecuador and Micay in Colombia. Killing 1500 people.

April 1, 1946, tsunami that destroyed the Scotch Cap lighthouse on the Aleutian islands and five guards moved toward Hilo in Hawaii, killing 159 people.

May 22, 1960, tsunami 11 meters high has killed 1000 people in Chile and 61 people in Hawaii. Giant wave came up to the Pasific coast and shock the Philippine and Okinawa islands in Japan.


March 24, 1964, tsunami 'Good Friday' in Alaska remove three villages from the map by killing 107 local residents and 15 people died in Oregon and California.

August 16, 1976, tsunami in the Pasific killed 5000 people in the Moro Gulf, Philippine.


July 17, 1998,
ocean waves caused by the earthquake that changed in the Papua New Guinea, the northern part of the 2313 killing, destroying seven villages and caused thousands of people homeless.



December 26, 2004, an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale and giant sea waves that struck six countries in Southeast Asia killed more than 156000 people.

Natural disasters can't be prevented from using the technology or the means early countermeasures. This shows how truly helpless human beings. As quoted in the statement

Dr. Walter C. Dudley, Professor of Oceanography,

"United States and Japan have established the most advanced monitoring devices in the Pasific Ocean, but the device has an error rate of fifty percent!!"

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Itching drug a la Prophet Muhammad

Perhaps, for people with itching pain that was worse, seeing a skin specialist on a regular basis is tedious and annoying. Besides a lot of money spent, even more shame haunts. Therefore, to avoid this disease is one special tips from the Prophet Muhammad that can be used in this century.

Itching is a trivial disease. Really? At least, thats assuming some people. However, try to encourage these opinions to some people who've been there. Various answers we get. Someone commented itching disease was mild, mediocre-to-severe ones. For patients with mild itching, maybe not a problem, but it does'nt apply to patients that the itching worse.

If a disease of the skin is already acute, a patient will try to heal him in every way. Starting from just buying drungs in pharmacies, dispensaries to special treatment at specialist doctors skin very expensive cost. Whay? The reason is, people who are'nt ashmed to be seen scratching because of itching before the crowd. Or who is'nt shy when the skin on her body looked broken in the presence of relatives and friends. However, to cope with this troubling disease, the Prophet Muhammad has its own way.

In an authentic hadith narrated by Anas ibn Malik that the Prophet Muhammad has given a dispensation (relief) for Abur Rahman ibn Auf and Al-Zubayr ibn 'Awwam to wear silk clothes while in a long journey in order to treat the itching they suffered. (Narrated Buhkori and Muslim)

Meanwhile, in other reports which also said that Rahman ibn Auf and Al-Zubayr ibn 'Awwam complained to Muhammad about skin rashes that may befall them in battle. So the Prophet was the king Allowed them to wear silk, and my own (Anas ibn Malik) saw use. (Narrated Muslim)

It was another era also another way of treatment. At least that's what is reflected in the words of the Prophet above. Silk fabric that is one madication that is recommended by the Apostle to the people who suffer from itching like a reply stated in the hadith. Why?

Based on the above hadith, there are two aspects to note. First, aspects of Islamic law (fiqh). Second, aspects of treatment (medical). Based on the review of Islamic law, in principle, as stipulated in the Sunnah, the silk can be used by women only. While for man,silk is forbidden.

For this, the Prophet himself had said as narrated from ibn Umar, he said: Umar ibn Khatab ra see the At-Tamimi Utharid is a person close to the king and he got a silk dress from them. Umar also said, "O Messenger of Allah I saw 'standing in the market Utharid displaying silk dress. We recommend you buy it, then you use to greet the Arab delegations that come to you". (Look like Umar said), "Silk you use for delivering the sermon on friday in the worship Solat Firday". So the Prophet said to Umar, "Verily users silk in the world are people who don't get a part in the Hereafter". (Narrated by Bukhori and Muslim)

Meanwhile, in another hadith as never told Ali bin Abi Talib was mentioned. he said, "The Prophet took silk and placed in his right hand, then he took the gold and put on his left hand, then he said: "Actually, both are haram for a man of my people". (reported by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Hiban and Ibn Majah)

However, even so, in some cases allowed men wearing silk. Among other things: when the silk was able to bring the benefit of (good), in a state of forced (emergency) such as during cold weather while there was no clothing, or used when suffering from skin disease, and others.

Another aspects when viewed from the madical side, as has been known that the silk came from the animal (silk worm) that a lot of its benefits and efficacy. Among them; encouraging and exciting and useful for the diseases suffered, strengthens the view when used as a mascara, and if charged it useful to keep warm. Therefore, one of the classic silk al-Adwiyah al-Hayawaaniah (animal drugs).

Imam Al-Razy could say, that the silk is warmer than 'kattan' (flax), and colder than 'quthun' (cotton). For him, any clothing that is rough and hardened skin to slim down and vice versa.

In other cases, the author of the book al-Minhaj added that the wearing of silk is no such thing heats his cotton and any clothing that was slightly less slippery hot, so silk is ideal if used in summer or in tropical countries.

Because they have such properties, then the silk is very suitable to be used people by itching disease. Because, if explored further, itching disease that usually comes from the hot dry condition and rough. That's why Prophet Muhammad recommended to Abdurrahman ibn Auf and Al-Zubayr ibn 'Awwam to wear silk in order to cure the disease they suffered. Thus, as one alternative, the silk would be made solutions to treat people who suffer from skin rashes to chronic. However, despite that,God willing,too, who heals. Therefore, repentance should be accompanied juncture in prayer to Him. God luck..!!
Wallahu'alam..

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Shut Up

"So let say the good or shut up". prophet Muhammad saw.

An Arab poet once said, "The tongue is sharper than unsheathed tip of the spear". Or perhaps, some of us think there is more than what it was compared to the Arab poet. Blade tip of the spear that is not yet adequate to describe the pain of the tongue. Could be, the crime through the tongue has the power of destruction like a stick of dynamite that can destroy an imposing building.

So, how said the word that came out of a piece of meat called 'tongue' could be more painful sharp objects other. He is not just a line down from our mouths, and than gone with the wind. But also a series of meanings and messages than can be captured by every person with all the commentary. And than, he slipped into the soul of the listener. One was hurt by the words that we tell, there is also feeling happy.

The issue is, we do not know whether the words that we say it painful or pleasant? The words just came out then, either in daily conversations, discussions, or even the mere jest. For those of us who speak, may not be problem, but not necessarilly for those who hear.

For them, some words that hurt will have tremendous influence. Ranging from those who accept it with tears, hatred, curses, cursed, insulted, fistfights, despair, and even to murder though. Because of that, have we contemplate these impacts? Do we ever imagine the pain was in their position?

From this it appears, that the evil tongue is more poisonous than a can (poison) snake. He even became the lead all the bad things. Not weird, when Al-Harith Al-Muhasibi, in the book Al-Adab Nufus "Heartfelt without Borders" (translated version) commented, "Don't be complacent about the tongue, because he was like a dangerous wild animal that is prey to the first owner. Close the door talk with a vengeance. Don't open it unless you have to open it. If you open it, than beware. Fulfill the need to talk again if necessary just shut the door oral".

Hence, the Prophet ordered 'silence' as a solution. His saying, "He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should say good or (if not) shut up". (Narrated by Bukhori)

From this point, still a very important meaning. With silence, we learn to filter out words,measured speech, and deliver appropriate portions and purposes. And, if we have to get the words out, we recommend a series of sentences that we generate has been filtered into a expression that realy worthwhile. Similarly in jest.

In this way, we not only become a good storyteller, but also a wise listener. If not,than be prepared to enter the door of hell, as Prophet said to Muad bin Jabal, "No way people will continue in the fire except for the harvest of their tongues". (Narrated by Tirmidhi). Wallahu'alam bis-showab (only God knows)

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Between the rights of Allah and human rights

In life, people often times faced with dilemmas and problems. Like it or not humans should be able to analyze and understand and find a way out of difficulties and problems that are often encountered. Before taking a decision and determine the choice and the right steps, we should be able to identify the problem carefully. One thing to note is that the rights issue will I explained briefly.


Message of Islam brought by the Prophet is a doctrine which has multidimensional rules. Dimensions are not only about man's relationship with humans, but also manage the relationship with the Creator (God), and even human relationships are also concerned with the universe.

In the case of such rights, Islam split into two parts, namely concerning the rights of God and human rights. When it comes to or in connection with the rights of God. So a way out of all this could not be reached by way of making peace or compromise, but the settlement between the slave (man) with his right God must be taken by way of implementing these rights, not the way to ignore it.

Examples of the implementation of the rights of God, among others, 'had' (penalty) due to his violation of the prohibition. 'Zakat' (choice), 'kirafat' and things like. So, when it was about the right of God, must be conducted and will not be accepted, except by way of enforcing such penalties.

What if there is trying to notify authorities relating to the right peace of God, then God will curse those who give aid and those who helped in the peace.

In contrast to the rights of God, are human rights, in which he is a right that can accept a peaceful settlement, abortion penalties, and reimbursement rights. For example, accounts receivable debt problems. Settlement by peaceful means can be pleased with human rights. A just peace is the peace that was ordered by Allah and His Messenger.

Word of God, "So make peace between them with justice" (al-Hujurat: 9)

And unjust peace is the peace that contain oppression and tyranny. Humans often do not adhere or ignore justice in making a peace, so that the next trip often clashes between each other.

Peace is going on between two people with the debts that should be implemented without reducing the rights of one of them, as companions of the Prophet who named Ka'b with other companions of the Prophet with a fair way.

Peace is something that is forbidden to allow or forbid something that is made lawful, or enslave the people of independence, or move 'blood relation' (ethnicity) children from one place to another, or devouring the 'usury', drop a duty, neglect 'limit' (penalty), do 'dzalim' against third parties, and similar matters, so that peace, including peace rejected the teachings of Islam.

Peace received the peace who hold the willingness of God, and the willingness of the two people who disagree, and starts to science and justice, so people can find peace is clearly all the problems occurred. May we include people who could exercise the right of God and the human rights according to the principles of peace and justice. Amen ..

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Pray, God will Grant

"And your God said, 'Pray to Me and I will I let you. For those who boast of worship Me will enter Hell in abject circumstances" (al-Mu'min: 60)

Every time finding difficulties and problems, we would expect to live apart from the burden of these. Various ways and we continue to make efforts for a settlement. In situations like this, we need true friends who want to become a snitch, 'vent', and share complaints, so as to soothe the soul from the unrest and complexity.

It wasn't easy to find people who are ready to hear our complaints, perhaps only certain parties, such as the closest relatives are willing to spend the time to accompany us. However, dont worry and keep afflicted poor. God is the most appropriate complaints in the time we reached an impasse.

Pray to God, stir all the issues, pray at the other man fell asleep in the middle of the night, accompanied by prayers tonight. Moments like this prayer and we will direct complaints heard by the God. Prayer is conducted with sincerity and hope only to Him, then God will grant our request is genuine. 'Cause, all things come from Him and will return to Him. In a hadith the Prophet stated, "Prayer is a weapon of a believer and columns (pillars) of religion and the light of heaven and earth" (Narrated by Abu Ya'la)

From the above hadith, we can understand how important prayer in the journey of human life, even in the history Tirmidhi hadith, stated, "Prayer is the brain of worship". However, it doesn't mean that we only pray without effort and hard work, because, God will give to man according to the hard work and levels of human capabilities. In other words, God will still give something that is best for His servants.

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