February 21, 2007

The Days of Prophet Noah


It was thousands of years ago, a thousand years after Adam. The Great Creator, because of His All-Compassion to them all and to all humanity, sent Noah. Noah asked his people for 950 years to leave paganism, called them to the true way, the truth, believing in one God. But people teased him and called him crazy. Later his wife joined the pagans in their betrayal
One day God sent the Angel Gabriel to order Noah to build a ship. Inspired by God, Noah built the ship. God ordered him to take two of every creature, the believers, and his family, except his wife, in the vessel. Noah again told people about the flood, and warned them against it. But their response remained same. The believers and animals boarded the ship and supplies were loaded. As all nonbelievers were drowning with their all vices, a long and hard journey was awaiting Noah and the believers, a long, tumultuous journey.
Days had passed, and food was scarce. They were facing starvation. No food by itself was enough to make a good meal. Noah gathered all the foods and, mixing them, obtained a delicious meal. Believers survived through famine. The very next day, flood receded. Today we call the meal Noah prepared “Noah’s Pudding”.
Ashura’ is a day of great historical significance.
On this day:
• God accepted the repentance of Adam (pbuh) after his exile from Paradise
• God saved Noah (pbuh)and his companions in the ark
• God spoke directly to Moses (pbuh) and gave him the Commandments.
• On this same 10th of Muharram, Job (pbuh) was restored to health (from leprosy)
• Jonah (pbuh) was taken out from the belly of the fish
• The sea was divided as the nation of Israel was delivered from captivity and Pharaoh's army was destroyed.
• Jesus (pbuh) was raised to Heavens
PROPHET MUHAMMAD (P.B.U.H) HAS SUGGESTED:
• worship God as much as you can on ‘Ashura day’.
• whoever fasts on this day is like one who fasts all his life.
• whoever clothes a needy person God will release him from a painful punishment.
• He who visits a sick person, God will grant him a reward that will not be decreased.
• Whoever places his hand on an orphan’s head, or feeds a hungry person gives water to a thirsty man, God will feed him a feast from Paradise and will quench his thirst with Salsabil (a wine that does not intoxicate).
Share Noahs pudding with your neighbors 40 homes North, South, East, West. Keep good relations no matter which religion.

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