There is no compulsion in religion or life.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

The sisters' work really is admirable. They really have great networks that they've created on social media. They seem to be very close knit, as well. Brothers in Islam could stand to take notes on how the sisters are doing things. Selling clothes, hijabs, makeup, getting major endorsements...it really is fascinating to see.

There is nothing wrong with reminding against the haram. We have only been warned from Allah not to make the haram the halal, and not to make the halal the haram. And if Allah (swt) did not specifically say it is haram or if the hadiths sometimes conflict making (same thing) halal and haram something Allah never said Himself was haram, then something that is a grey area of non-judgment should remain so and not be given a judgement by that person. Not everyone can step up to become engineers, doctors, lawyers, architects (although I had architectural drafting completely on the table a few years ago but the unseen fitnah behind that study dropping is a dissertation)...but we cannot step up to those things not from a lacking mental aptitude standpoint, but from a lacking getting the credentials standpoint from a respected institution of higher education. Again some of us are dealing with some pretty heavy spiritual fitnah, as well. Some guys have background check issues, and they have to find that legal hustle, but don't want to drive taxis, uber, etc. 

We have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot. But, those boycotts are noticed across a number of demographics for a number of reasons. There is no compulsion in religion. If a person boldly doesn't help another believer, then they should boldly not harm, nor require help from that believer. Reciprocation expands the Barakat of Allah. If I extend the As Salaamu Alaikum to a brother, but they don't reply it in turn, then fortune went to one person and not the other unless the person who was first to extend the greetings decides that they want to ask Allah to withdraw their blessings upon them. The Salaams is a Sunnah of the Nabi that he expressed fosters love and return to Jannah. I have to find that hadith and place it in the comments here.

But, getting back to the sisters. They have displayed survival and money making skills during a pandemic on social media. I really was trying to add to that money they could hustle by making tracks available to split 50/50 with them.

Was willing to agree to 3 months on whichever tracks in my catalog are holding an acceptable standard.

Distrokid is part owned by Spotify and allows us to assign a split to any tracks to who we wish. It is all handled by Distrokid to your Paypal or other good options. I don't receive any of their personal info, and they don't receive any of my personal info. Just have to be a member and that costs $20 per year. So, if a particular sister's network is 100k to 250k or greater of sisters, and they have it so that they can go to them and say, "Ladies download this.", then we could be splitting that total reach in $1 downloads of which ever tracks deemed acceptable to them to shop to the ladies.

There is no compulsion in religion or life. But we do have to remember that Allah (swt) will turn his back on those who turn their backs on the cries of the poor in their times of need. Can click image to enlarge.

I have to say that not being able to succeed in this has been a bit of a disappointment. On paper it should have been an easy thing, but for some reason that clearly was not the case. But again no compulsion because I don't want anyone trying to compel me to do something that I don't want to do either. And it is best to respect people's wishes and comfort levels about things. Can everybody bear witness? That is part of Kindness, Courtesy and Consideration of others, as well. I must merchant to others, yes? I try to never forget to ask Allah to bless those "believing servants of His" who help me. "Believing servants of His" because we do get people who help but have ulterior motives.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you shall not believe until you love one another. May I inform you of something, if you do, you love each other. Promote greeting amongst you (by saying As-salamu 'alaikum to one another)".

[Muslim]. (46) Chapter: Excellence and Etiquette of Sincere love for the sake of Allah - Introduction, Hadith 378.

May Allah accept it.

I'm getting old.

Kitab concerning the Beasts - Passages concerning "Beasts" mentioned in the Holy Quran

 

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

These are from my personal notes. I was asking Allah (swt) what qualifies someone for 2 things:

1. To be transformed and likened to beasts (including apes and swine)
2. To be assigned "The Beast" or "Ad Dawab". 

We are able to understand when Allah (swt) says that someone is like (mathala, analogous to) something that He (swt) mentions, then that can mean a moment, sign, ayat of transformation. This is because Allah (swt) does transform people. We can actually confirm the concept of reincarnation in the Holy Quran. Will add that research to this blog post on the bottom of this list of ayats later today, insha Allah.

The beautiful thing about this research is that it also exposes what does not qualify someone to be transformed to; or to be assigned "Ad Dawab", as in, based on skin color; or based on gender (women tend to call men dogs in general and not solely based on behavior). It also exposes that a person does not qualify based on their economic status, but can draw the conclusion that whether rich or poor it again would be based on the person's behavior in those statuses. The ayats that are not in bold are pertaining to Ad Dawab and Anam being a part of Allah's plan from the 6 Days of creation. The ayats in bold are pertaining to transformations or assignments of Ad Dawab concerning what is not a part of Allah's plan, although integrating them into the 6 Days of creation, and resetting His (swt) Divine Plan from the beginning of creation.

Kitab concerning the Beasts

HQ 2:164 - Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships through the ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which God Sends down from the skies, and the life which He gives therewith to an earth that is dead; in the beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds, and the clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the earth;- (Here) indeed are Signs for a people that are wise.

HQ 8:22 - For the worst of beasts in the sight of God are the deaf and the dumb,- those who understand not.

HQ 8:55 - For the worst of beasts in the sight of God are those who reject Him: They will not believe.

HQ 16:82 - And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust, zalimun), we shall produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: He will speak to them, for that mankind did not believe with assurance in Our Signs.

HQ Luqman:10 - He created the heavens without any pillars that ye can see; He set on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and He scattered through it beasts of all kinds. We send down rain from the sky, and produce on the earth every kind of noble creature, in pairs.

HQ Qalam:16 - Soon shall We brand (the beast) on the snout!

HQ Takwir:5 - When the wild beasts are herded together (in the human habitations);

HQ 2: 65 - And well ye knew those amongst you who transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath: We said to them: “Be ye apes, despised and rejected.”

HQ 4:47 - O ye People of the Book! believe in what We have (now) revealed, confirming what was (already) with you, before We change the face and fame of some (of you) beyond all recognition, and turn them hindwards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath breakers, for the decision of God Must be carried out.

HQ 4:154 - And for their covenant we raised over them (the towering height) of Mount (Sinai); and (on another occasion) we said: “Enter the gate with humility”; and (once again) we commanded them: “Transgress not in the matter of the sabbath.” And we took from them a solemn covenant.

HQ 5:62 - Say: "O People of the Book! Do ye disapprove of us for no other reason than that we believe in Allah, and the revelation that hath come to us and that which came before (us), and (perhaps) that most of you are rebellious and disobedient?"

HQ 5:63 - Say: "Shall I point out to you something much worse than this,(as judged) by the treatment it received from Allah? Those who incurred the curse of Allah and His wrath, those of whom some He transformed into apes and swine, those who worshipped Evil (Jibt, Taghut, Suhr) ; --these are (many times) worse in rank, and far more astray from the even Path!" {extra verses to provide context}

HQ 7:163 - Ask them concerning the town standing close by the sea. Behold! they transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath. For on the day of their Sabbath their fish did come to them, openly holding up their heads, but on the day they had no Sabbath, they came not: thus did We make a trial of them, for they were given to transgression.

HQ 7:164 - When some of them said: "Why do ye preach to a people whom Allah will destroy or visit with a terrible punishment?" --Said the preachers: "To discharge our duty to your (and our) Lord, and perchance they may fear Him."

HQ 7:165 - When they disregarded the warnings that had been given them, We rescued those who forbade Evil; but We visited the wrongdoers with a grievous punishment, because they were given to transgression.

HQ 7:166 - When in their insolence they transgressed (all) prohibitions, We said to them: "Be ye apes, despised and rejected.” {extra verses to provide context}

HQ 16:124 - The Sabbath was only made (Strict) for those who disagreed (as to its observance); But God will judge between them on the Day of Judgment, as to their differences.

Ayats of Holy Quran that Confirm the Concept of Reincarnation and that Allah (swt) can transform His created beings if and when He (swt) chooses:

Surah 36:

    65. That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But their hands will speak to Us, and their feet bear witness, to all that they did.

    66. If it had been Our Will, We could surely have blotted out their eyes; then should they have run about groping for the Path, but how could they have seen?

    67. And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (to remain) in their places; then should they have been unable to move about, nor could they have returned (after error).

    68. If We grant long life to any, We cause him to be reversed in nature: Will they not then understand?

Surah 30: 

    11. It is Allah Who begins (the process of) creation; then repeats it; then shall ye be brought back to Him.