tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796300632484930392024-03-27T09:17:05.244+05:30TAZKIYA (PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL) - QUOTES, ARTICLES AND ANECDOTESExtracts from speeches and writings of Scholars on Islamic Spirituality and Purification of the Soul!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-45565868558810269512023-11-18T22:30:00.002+05:302023-11-18T22:30:15.729+05:30The danger of taking sins lightly :<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">The danger of taking sin lightly:</span></h1><h1 class="title" style="color: #293c00; font-family: BebasNeueRegular; font-size: 38px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 34px; margin: 0px; text-shadow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.298) 0px 1px 0px;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #47474e;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></h1><h1 class="title" style="color: #293c00; font-family: BebasNeueRegular; font-size: 38px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 34px; margin: 0px; text-shadow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.298) 0px 1px 0px;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #47474e;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></h1><div style="font-family: BebasNeueRegular; font-weight: normal; line-height: 34px; margin: 0px; text-align: left; text-shadow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.298) 0px 1px 0px;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: #293c00; font-size: medium; line-height: 20px;">O believers! Turn to Allah in sincere repentance, so your Lord may absolve you of your sins and admit you into Gardens, under which rivers flow, on the Day Allah will not disgrace the Prophet or the believers with him. Their light will shine ahead of them and on their right. They will say, “Our Lord! Perfect our light for us, and forgive us. ˹For˺ You are truly Most Capable of everything</span><span style="color: #293c00; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 20px;">…” [al-Tahreem </span></span><span face="'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #47474e; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 20px;">66:8].</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Allah has given us time to repent before the honourable scribes ( kiraaman kaatibeen – </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">recording angels) record our deeds.The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">him) said: “The (scribe) on the left hand raises his pen (i.e., delays writing) for six hours [this </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">may refer to six hours of 60 minutes as measured by astronomers, or it may refer to short periods of time during the day or night – Lisaan al - ‘Arab] before he records the sinful deed of a Muslim. If he regrets it and seeks Allah ’s forgiveness, the deed is not recorded, otherwise it is recorded as one deed.” (Reported by al- Tabaraani in al -Kabeer and al -Bayhaqi in Shu’ab al -Eemaan; classed as hasan by al -Albaani in Silsilat al -Ahaadeeth al- Saheehah, 1209).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> A further respite is granted after the deed has been recorded, up until the moment before death approaches.The problem is that many people nowadays do not place their hope and fear in Allah. They </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">disobey Him by committing all manner of sins, day and night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">There are those who are being</span><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">tested by the idea of regarding sins as insignificant, so you may see one of them regarding </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">certain “minor sins” (saghaa’ir) as inconsequential, so he might say, “What harm can it</span><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">possibly do if I look at or shake hands with a (non -mahram) woman?” They think nothing of</span><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">looking at women in magazines and on TV shows. Some of them, when they are told that </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">this is haraam, may even facetiously ask, “So how bad can it be? Is it a major sin ( kabeerah) </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">or a minor sin ( sagheerah)?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Compare this attitude with that reflected in the following </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">reports narrated by Imam al -Bukhaari (may Allah have mercy on him):-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “You do things which in your eyes are less significant than a hair, but at the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), we</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">used to count them as things that could destroy a man.” </span></div><div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Ibn Mas’ood (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The believer regards his sin as if he were sitting beneath a mountain which he fears may fall on him, whereas the sinner regards his sin as if a fly lands on his nose and he swipes it away.” </span></div><div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Will these people then understand the seriousness of the matter when they read the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">following hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">“Beware of</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">the minor sins which are often thought of as insignificant, for they are like a group of people </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">who stopped in the bottom of a valley. One of them brought a stick, and another brought a</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">stick, until they had gathered enough to cook their food. These minor sins, if a person is </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">called to account for them, will destroy him. ” According to another report, he said: “Beware</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">of minor sins, for they will pile up until they destroy a person.” (Reported by Ahmad; Saheeh </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">al- Jaami ’, 2686- 2687).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The scholars said that when minor sins are accompanied by a lack of shame or remorse, and </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">with no fear of Allah, and are taken lightly, then there is the risk that they will be counted </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">as major sins. Hence it is said that no minor sin is minor if you persist, and no major sin is </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">major if you keep on seeking forgiveness. So we say to the one who is in this situation: Do not think about whether the sin is major or minor; think about the One Whom you are disobeying. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Insha Allah, these words will benefit those who are sincere, and who are aware of their sins </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">and shortcomings, and do not insist upon doing wrong and adhering to their faults.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 14pt;">These words are for those who believe in the words of Allah</span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 14pt;">: </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 14pt;"> “Declare (O Muhammad) unto My slaves, that truly, I am the oft-Forgiving, the </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: 14pt;">Most-Merciful.” [al-Hijr 15:49] and in His words “And that My Torment is indeed the most </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">painful torment. ” [al-Hijr 15:50].</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"> It is </span><span style="background-color: white;">essential to keep this balanced view in mind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">From the book "I want to Repent But.." by Saleh Al-Munajjid</span></h1>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-32624494634728530962023-09-30T16:22:00.005+05:302023-10-01T10:11:49.120+05:30Arrogance of knowledge- Qarun's quality <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Many people today become arrogant and start feeling superior to others when they get some degree in modern education and they look down upon at the less educated. Indeed, the way modern education is taught almost invariably makes one arrogant! But a Muslim must realise that such arrogance of knowledge is a character trait of the cursed Qarun mentioned in the Holy Quran and we must be humble when Allah gives us knowledge.<br></span></p><p speechify-initial-font-family="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" speechify-initial-font-size="15px" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 20px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Though Qarun was from Musa’s (AS) people, Bani Israel, he rebelled against him and became an ally of the Firaun. Allah had made Qarun the wealthiest man on earth to the extent that the keys to his treasure were so heavy they could not be carried by the strongest men. </span></p><p class="has-text-align-center" speechify-initial-font-family="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" speechify-initial-font-size="15px" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 20px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; scroll-behavior: auto; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-3" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6a6a6a; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline; z-index: 10000;"></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span id="speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-3" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline;">إنَّ قَـٰرُونَ ڪَانَ</span><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"> مِن قَوۡمِ مُوسَىٰ فَبَغَىٰ عَلَيۡهِمۡۖ وَءَاتَيۡنَـٰهُ مِنَ ٱلۡكُنُوزِ مَآ إِنَّ مَفَاتِحَهُ ۥ لَتَنُوٓأُ بِٱلۡعُصۡبَةِ أُوْلِى ٱلۡقُوَّةِ إِذۡ قَالَ لَهُ ۥ قَوۡمُهُ ۥ لَا تَفۡرَحۡۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلۡفَرِحِينَ</span></span></p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote" speechify-initial-font-family="Lora, serif" speechify-initial-font-size="15px" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 21px; padding: 18px 10px 14px 60px; position: relative; quotes: none; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline;"><p speechify-initial-font-family="Lora, serif" speechify-initial-font-size="21px" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-4" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline; z-index: 10000;"></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span id="speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-4" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; scroll-behavior: auto; vertical-align: baseline;">Indeed Qarun was</span> from the people of Musa, then he rebelled against them. And We had given to him such treasures as their keys would weigh too heavy for a strong group of people. (Remember) when his people said to him, “Do not exult. Surely, Allah does not like the exultant. (28:76)</span></p></blockquote><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In his Tafseer of Surah Qasas, Imam Ibn Katheer RA says:<br><br>Allah informs us how Qarun responded to the exhortations of his people when they sought to guide him to what is good.</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">﴿قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُ عَلَى عِلْمٍ عِندِى أَوَلَمْ يَعْلَمْ أَنَّ اللَّهَ قَدْ أَهْلَكَ مِن قَبْلِهِ مِنَ الْقُرُونِ مَنْ هُوَ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُ قُوَّةً وَأَكْثَرُ جَمْعاً وَلاَ يُسْأَلُ عَن ذُنُوبِهِمُ الْمُجْرِمُونَ ﴾</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">(Surah Qasas:Ayah 78. He said: "This has been given to me only because of the knowledge I possess.''...)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> meaning, `I have no need of your advice; Allah has only given me this wealth because He knows that I deserve it and because He loves me. ' In other words: `He has given it to me because He knows that I am fit for this.' </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This is like the Ayat:</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">﴿فَإِذَا مَسَّ الإِنسَـنَ ضُرٌّ دَعَانَا ثُمَّ إِذَا خَوَّلْنَـهُ نِعْمَةً مِّنَّا قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُ عَلَى عِلْمٍ﴾</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">When harm touches man, he calls upon Us; then when We have changed it into a favor from Us, he says: "Only because of knowledge I obtained it.' '(39:49) </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">An alternative interpretation of this Ayah says that the meaning is: "Only because of what Allah knows about me did I obtain this favor.'' </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This is like His saying:</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">﴿وَلَئِنْ أَذَقْنَـهُ رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا مِن بَعْدِ ضَرَّآءَ مَسَّتْهُ لَيَقُولَنَّ هَـذَا لِى﴾</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">"And truly, if We give him a taste of mercy from Us, after some adversity has touched him, he is sure to say: "This is from me.'' (41:50) <br>
meaning, "I deserved it.''</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> Imam `Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam explained this Ayah very well. Concerning the phrase,</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">﴿قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُ عَلَى عِلْمٍ عِندِى}</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">He said: "This has been given to me only because of the knowledge I possess.''<br>
He said: "Were it not for the fact that Allah is pleased with me and knows my virtue, He would not have given me this wealth.''</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ultimately Allah destroyed Qarun and he was swallowed up by the earth along with his wealth..</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">"Then We caused the earth to swallow him up, along with his home. There was no one to help him against Allah, nor could he even help himself." (28:81)</span></p><p dir="ltr">This arrogance can also be because of Religious knowledge, particularly if it's self acquired with out sitting at the feet of real Ulama. That's why proper Spiritual Tarbiyah and Tazkiya is considered by the ulama as essential for the students of Deeni Ilm too.</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">May Allah protect us from the arrogance of knowledge. Aameen.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-47202731369217086612023-08-14T14:44:00.001+05:302023-08-14T14:44:23.641+05:30A sign of Mudāhanat (compromising & diluting the Deen) is having lots of friends & followers <div><br></div><div>"Having plenty of friends is a sign of weakness in Dīn, i.e., Mudāhanat (compromise) in commanding the good. </div><div>This is because whichever person forbids and stops others from wrong in the matters of Dīn, people become displeased with him. He cannot have many friends."</div><div>-Maqālāt e Ṣūfiyyah by Mawlānā Ashraf Alī Thānawī (r.a) & Muftī Shaf'ī (r.a)</div><div><br></div><div> Imam Ibn Hajar says that Mudāhanat is taken from the word ad-Dahhān (the painter) who glosses over something and covers what is actually there. The scholars have explained it as lying with a sinner (by not pointing out his sin) and openly displaying happiness with what he is doing without forbidding him at all. (Fath ul-Bārī [Dār ur-Rayyān], vol.10, pg.545)</div><div><br></div><div>So, generally it's done to please the sinners in expectation of some Dunyawi benefits.</div><div>Since this compromises the Shariah and goes against the Hukm of Amr bil Maroof and Nahi anil munkar and displays lack of gheerah for Deen, it's prohibited. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah says that mudāhanat is a quality of a Munafiq (hypocrite). The mudāhin (compromiser) uses kindness in order for the person to remain established upon falsehood and leaves him upon his desires. (Ar-Rūh pg. 231)</div><div><br></div><div>Many modern 'social-media scholars' and 'Chocolate Daiees' fall into this error to gain followers & publicity on social media and end up creating a very imbalanced and one-sided concept of Dīn in the masses. May Allah protect us.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-48499452043274457172023-06-19T10:10:00.001+05:302023-06-19T10:10:47.005+05:30Wisdom behind not cutting one's hair or nails in the first 10 days of Zul Hajj until Qurbani and it's Fiqh status: <div><br></div><div>With regards to not cutting one’s hair and pairing one’s nails, Rasūlullah صلى الله عليه و سلم has mentioned, “When the ten days (of Dhul Hijjah) commence and a person has a sacrificial animal, which he intends to slaughter, then let him not cut his hair or pare his nails.” (Muslim) </div><div><br></div><div>قال إذا دخل العشر وعنده أضحية يريد أن يضحي فلا يأخذن شعرا ولا يقلمن ظفرا</div><div>(مسلم رقم الحديث 1977, دار إحياء التراث العربي) </div><div><br></div><div>Rasūlullah صلى الله عليه و سلم did not mention the exact reason why a person should not cut his hair or nails; therefore, any explanation for its underlying reason is mere conjecture. </div><div><br></div><div>Nevertheless, some ‘Ulamā and commentators of Hadīth state various possible reasons for this instruction. </div><div><br></div><div>Imām Nawawī رحمه الله states that the wisdom behind not cutting the hair and trimming the nails is to include these body parts in the emancipation from the fire after the sacrifice of the animal along with the remainder of the body. This understanding is possibly based on the following narration quoted in al-Targhīb wa al-Tarhīb, “Whoever offers a sacrifice with a contented heart anticipating reward for his sacrifice, it will serve as a veil for him from the fire.” </div><div><br></div><div>وروي عن الحسين بن علي رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من ضحى طيبة نفسه محتسبا لاضحيته كانت له حجابا من النار (الترغيب والترهيب رقم الحديث 1664, دار الكتب العلمية) </div><div><br></div><div>Other commentators of Hadīth such as Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله state that it constitutes part of the completion of the sacrificial rite of the Qurbānī. He presents the following narration of Rasūlullah صلى الله عليه و سلم as evidence for this claim, “Cut your hair and nails, trim your mustache and shave your pubic hairs for verily that constitutes the completion of your sacrifice by Allah, the Most-Honored and Sublime” </div><div><br></div><div>تأخذ من شعرك وأظفارك وتقص شاربك وتحلق عانتك فتلك تمام أضحيتك عند الله عزوجل </div><div><br></div><div>(ابو داود رقم الحديث 2789 , دار الفكر) </div><div><br></div><div>Imām Suyūtī رحمه الله mentions that some ‘Ulamā are of the opinion that the wisdom behind not cutting one’s hair and nails is to resemble, in some way or the other, the pilgrims of Hajj.</div><div>(Taken from Shaikh Yusuf bin Yaqub's fatwa on askimam.og) </div><div><br></div><div>Majority of the Ulama consider this to be a recommended act and not compulsory. </div><div><br></div><div>According to the Hanafi Fiqh, It is Mustahabb (meritorious, preferable) for one intending to make Qurbani not to trim the nails and not shave during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. (Raddul Muhtaar V6 P185). If one does trim, etc. no sin will be incurred.</div><div>This is understood to be a recommendation based on the fact that ‘A’isha relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him) sent a sacrificial animal to be slaughtered during the Hajj seasons while in Madina but he did not abstain from those things that a person performing Hajj abstains from (due to the rules of ihraam). [Bukhari; Muslim] </div><div><br></div><div>As such, this action indicates that the instruction of the Prophet (Allah bless him) mentioned in the first narration was not for obligation but recommendation. </div><div><br></div><div>According to the Shafaee Fiqh, It is Sunnah for one intending to make Qurbani not to trim the nails and not shave during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. (Mughnil Muhtaaj V4 P283). It will be Makrooh to trim without need. </div><div><br></div><div>However, in the Hanbali fiqh , the rulling is stricter and it is considered haraam (forbidden) to cut your hair and nails if you’re intending to do Qurbani.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-56564075299505384282022-04-09T09:52:00.001+05:302022-04-09T09:52:22.097+05:30Submitting and surrendering our intellect before the Deen:Submitting and surrendering our intellect before the Deen:<div><br></div><div>"The Prophet (ﷺ) then asked us, "Which month is this?" We said, "Allah and His Apostle know (it) better." He kept quiet so long that we thought he might call it by another name. Then he said, "Isn't it Dhul-Hijja?" We said, "Yes." He asked "What town is this?" We said, "Allah and His Apostle know (it) better.' Then he kept quiet so long that we thought he might call it by another name. He then said, "Isn't it the (forbidden) town (Mecca)?" We said, "Yes." He asked, "What is the day today?" We said, "Allah and His Apostle know (it) better. Then he kept quiet so long that we thought that he might call it by another name. Then he said, "Isn't it the Day of An-Nahr (slaughtering of sacrifices)?" We said, "Yes." ...- Sahih Al-Bukhari 7447</div><div><br></div><div>This incident is from the Hajjatul wida and has a very profound message for us. How we have to surrender ourselves totally to the teachings and the message of the Prophet ﷺ. </div><div>The sahabah in this hadith surrender their very sense of time and place to the will of the prophet though they all knew that it was the month of ZilHaj and city of Makkah as they all had come to perform Haj! </div><div>But none from the 120000 sahabah present there dared to answer any of the even basic questions of the prophet. Apart from their tremendous Adab for the prophet ﷺ, it shows that the Sahabah did not consider their knowledge and information as worthy of any consideration at all and they waited for the Prophet ﷺ to teach them and enlighten them in every matter. </div><div><br></div><div>Unfortunately, our attitude today is of arrogance and resistance to Islamic teachings instead of willing submission. We try to judge the Shariah and Sunnah from our own limited knowledge and experience and try to raise objections, doubts and contentions when they appear to be against our ideas and desires and our understanding which is shaped by modern culture, western ideologies, media, our family and society and the dominant baatil discourse. </div><div>The more "educated" we are, the more we show this behaviour. Instead of submitting ourselves to the Shariah, we try to submit the Shariah to our whims and fancies. How can we attain true Imaan if we continue this behaviour? May Allah guide us.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-90512071313525627612020-08-19T00:00:00.001+05:302020-08-19T11:45:28.907+05:30Three Ahadith on Dangers of Cursing:Three Ahadith on Dangers of Cursing:<br>
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Hadith 1. <br>
Sayyiduna Abu Darda narrated that he heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ say, ''When a person curses anything (man or an inanimate object), the curse rises up to the heaven but the gates of heaven are locked against it, so it comes down to earth but its gates are locked against it. So, it turns to the right and the left. If it does not find any point of entry, it comes again to that which was cursed (and effects it) if it deserves the curse. If not then it reverts on him who had uttered the curse." Abu Dawud.<br>
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COMMENTARY: People take the curse very lightly but this hadith points out how serious it is and the one who curses is himself liable to fall prey to it.<br>
Hence, no one may be cursed unless one is confident that he deserves it, but this can only be known when the Prophet ﷺ tells us who deserves it.<br>
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Hadith 2.<br>
Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas narrated that (one day) the wind blew away the cloak of a man, so he cursed it. Allah's Messenger said,<br>
"Do not curse it, because it is under command. If any one curses something and it is not liable to it, then the curse rebounds to him." Tirmidhi & Abu Dawud.<br>
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COMMENTARY: the wind is not independent but it follows the command of Allah. Hence, it is very bad to curse it and it is contrary to servitude.<br>
The same command applies at other occasions like when facing reverses of fortune or grief, etc. One must keep one's tongue in check. No complaint must be made. It is against Islamic teachings.<br>
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Hadith 3.<br>
Sayyiduna Abu Darda narrated that he heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ say, "those who are accustomed to curse often will not be witnesses or intercessors on the day of resurrection." (Muslim)<br>
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COMMENTARY: On the day of resurrection, the ummah of Muhammad ﷺ will be presented as witnesses over the previous peoples. They will testify that the Prophet ﷺ had conveyed to those peoples the messages of Allah and had invited them to Allah's path. But, they did not listen to them. Allah says about it:<br>
{And thus have we made you mid-most justly balanced) community so that you may be witnesses to mankind.} (2: 143) The Prophet ﷺ said that on the day of resurrection such people who are given to cursing will not be honoured as witnesses over the past ummahs, they will also be deprived of the honour of interceding (doing Shifa'at) for anyone on the day of resurrection.<br>
<br><div>This is why the Ahl us sunnah wa al jama'ah refrain from cursing anybody, even if he deserves it. However, there is no harm in cursing the disbelievers about whom it is known for certain that they died as disbelievers.</div><div><br></div>
(Taken from Mazahir e haq- sharah Mishkat English translation.)<!--/data/user/0/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/clipdata/clipdata_200818_235825_887.sdoc-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-44328788356434591922020-04-27T13:23:00.001+05:302020-04-27T13:23:50.852+05:30The urgency of the Day of Judgment and our heedlessness<div>The urgency of the Day of Judgment:</div><div><br></div><div>"˹The time of˺ people’s judgment has drawn near, yet they are heedlessly turning away." (Quran 21:1)</div><div><br></div><div>One of the fundamental themes of the Quran is man's flight from reality. Even at the simplest every day level there is a constant avoidance of the thought of death. The worldly life makes man forget and neglect the inevitable end of his life as well as the end of the entire creation.</div><div><br></div><div>It is the tearing-away of all illusions of security that characterizes both the Last Judgement and its anticipation in the Qurān; and this is the background against which life is seen as a brief but immensely precious opportunity, offering a once-and-for-all choice.</div><div><br></div><div>Hence the sense of urgency which informs the whole Qurān, making the very thought of 'passtimes' an outrage against common sense; for to waste the little time we have seems to the Muslim like insane profligacy. </div><div><br></div><div>The common plea of those described in the Quran as 'the losers' (al-khāsirūn) –</div><div>those who face damnation - is to be sent back, if only for a short while, to human life; and one understands that even a single day in which to make good use of time would be, for them, a treasure beyond anything they desired while living.</div><div> 'So warn mankind of the Day when the punishment comes to them and the wrongdoers exclaim: Our Lord! Grant us respite for a short while we will obey Your call and follow the messenger!" (Quran 14:44).</div><div><br></div><div>Adapted from 'Islam and the Destiny of Man' by Charles Le Gai Eaton.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-81672884196943791442019-10-27T22:11:00.000+05:302019-10-27T22:11:46.356+05:30Great Sunnah Dua for Love of God:Sunnah Dua for the ULTIMATE Love of God:<br>
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اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أََحَبَّ الأَشْيَاءِ إِلِىْ ، وَاجْعَلْ خَشْيَتَكَ أَخْوَفَ الأَشْيَاءِ عِنْدِيْ وَاقْطعْ غَنِّي حَاجَاتِ الدُّنْيَا بِالشُّوْقِ إِلى لِقَائِكَ ، وَ إِذا أَقْرَرْتَ أَعْيُنَ أَهْلِ الدُّنْيَا مِنْ دُنْيَا هُمْ ، فَاقْرِرْ عَيْنِيْ مِنْ عِبَادَتِك<br>
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Allahummaj'al hubbaka a-habbal ashyaa'i illayya, waj'al khashyataka akhwafa ashyaa'i 'indi, waq-ta 'anni haajaatid-dunya bish shawqi illa liqaa'ika, wa idha aq-rarta 'a'yuna ahlid-dunya min dunnyahum, fa aqrir 'aynee min 'ibaadatika.<br>
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O Allah! Make my love for You the most beloved thing to me, and my fear for You the most fearful thing to me, and remove from me all worldly needs and wants by instilling a passion for meeting You, and when You have given the people of the world the pleasures of their world, make the coolness of my eyes (pleasure) in worshipping You.<!--/data/user/0/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/clipdata/clipdata_191027_220431_840.sdoc--><div>(Reported in Kanzul ummal, on the authority of Abi Malik)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-86050315365762118432019-10-07T21:47:00.001+05:302019-10-07T21:47:49.048+05:30How to add value to our Good Deeds:<p dir="ltr"><u>Dhikrullah</u> makes good deeds better:</p>
<p dir="ltr">The most excellent good deed is the one that is performed with fervent Dhikrullah (remembrance of God). The best person among those who observe fast, give wealth in charity or go on pilgrimage is the one who does excessive Dhikr of Allah during the performance of these good deeds.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ibn Abi Dunya related that the Holy Prophet ﷺ was asked, ‘which of the visitor to the mosque is the best’?<br>
The prophet ﷺ replied, "The one who remembered God most".<br>
"Which warrior is the best?"<br>
"Who remembered God most".<br>
"Which pilgrim is the best?" <br>
"Who remembered God most".<br>
"Which worshipper is the best?"<br>
"Who remembered God most".<br>
After that the narrator Abu Bakr (R.A.) said, "Those who remembered God have taken away all the good".<br>
-From 'al Wabil as sayyib' by Ibn AlQayyim R.A.</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-85522317577264961712019-09-28T16:41:00.001+05:302019-09-28T16:41:10.576+05:30Signs of wretchedness- by Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani<p dir="ltr">Signs of wretchedness- by Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani <u>rh</u></p>
<p dir="ltr">Among the signs of wretchedness of the servant is the hardness of the heart, dryness of his eyes, vastness of his hopes.<br>
his niggardliness with regard to what he possesses, giving little importance to the commandments and prohibitions and his<br>
dissatisfaction when tribulations strike.</p>
<p dir="ltr">When you see someone of this description, be aware that he is wretched. The person with a hard heart does not show mercy toward anyone and his eyes never turn moist with tears in times of happiness or in times of sadness, for the dryness of his eyes is due to the hardness of his heart. </p>
<p dir="ltr">How could his heart not be hard when it is filled with hopes, acts of disobedience, sins, wide expectations, desire to obtain things which are not destined to be his, envy toward their owners and niggardliness with regard to the obligatory alms? </p>
<p dir="ltr">Additionally, he does not pay the dues of expiations, does not fulfill his vows, does<br>
not pay attention to the needs of his relatives, does not settle his debts despite his ability to do so and even tries to delay them in the hope of avoiding payment altogether and hates to give anything by way of charity or in payment of a debt. All these and the like are signs of wretchedness. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The Invincible One said: (Has not the time yet come for the hearts of those who belleve to submit with humility to the remembrance of Allah and to the truth which has been revealed?} [Quran 57:16].</p>
<p dir="ltr">-From Jila Al Khatir by Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani rh</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-11900083912505778802019-06-12T21:57:00.001+05:302019-06-12T21:57:24.779+05:30Considering the sins as Major or Minor:<p dir="ltr">Considering the sins as Major or Minor:</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to the ahadeeth, sins are broadly classified as Major (kabeera) or Minor (sagheera) sins. Their numbers vary according to various accounts and narrations. <br>
Generally, it is held that any sin for which a punishment in the dunya or aakhirat has been defined in the Quran or hadith is a major sin.</p>
<p dir="ltr">However this differentiation is not always present.<br>
The scholars say that any minor sin that is committed habitually is counted as a major sin.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Given below are some interesting insights of the salaf on this issue:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Qadhi ‘Iyad رحمه الله  said:<br>
“According to how small you consider  the sin, that much big will it be in the sight of Allah, and according to how great you consider the sin that much smaller will it be in the sight of Allah.” [As-Siyar, 8/428]</p>
<p dir="ltr">Imam Al- Awza’i رحمه الله  said:<br>
“Once I heard Bilal Ibn Sa’d saying, ‘Do not look at how small the sin is but instead look at how great is the One that you have disobeyed.’ “ [Al-Hilya, 5/223]</p>
<p dir="ltr">Abu Hazim Salamah Ibn Dinar said:<br>
“Look at every act that you would hate to die while committing, and then abandon it.” [Al-Musannaf, 7/194]</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ عنه said:<br>
“There cannot be a major sin along with seeking Allah's forgiveness, nor a minor sin while being persistent upon it.” <br>
[Ash-Shu’ab, 5/7268]</p>
<p dir="ltr">Imam Al- Awza’i رحمه الله  said:<br>
“From the major sins is for a man to do a sin and then look down upon it (considering it as minor or inconsequential)." <br>
[Ash-Shu’ab, p.6752]</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-12771377789680564822019-06-12T21:42:00.001+05:302019-06-12T21:42:09.044+05:30How the Sahaba recited the Quran:<p dir="ltr">How the Sahaba recited the Quran:<br>
‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Urwah رحمه الله said: “I asked my grandmother Asma,  رضي الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ عنه  ‘How were the Companions of the Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ  when they <b>recited the Quran</b>?‘ She replied,<br>
‘<b>Their eyes watered and their skins trembled just as Allah has described them [in the Quran]</b>.‘ “ <br>
[Baihaqi in 'Shu’ab ul Imaan']<br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-9249553242199129252019-06-03T15:28:00.001+05:302019-06-03T16:38:23.753+05:30Authentic Virtues & importance of Surah Ya Sin (Yaseen)<p dir="ltr">Surah Yaseen is one of the commonly recited <u>Surahs</u> of the Qur'an due to the many virtues mentioned in ahadeeth.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It was narrated by Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه :<br>
"Whoever recites surah Ya Sin in the morning <b>will be given ease (comfort)</b> till evening and whoever recites surah Ya Sin in the evening will be given ease (comfort) till morning." <br>
[Sunan Daraqutni, Hadith No.3422/ 3462; Isnad - Hasan].</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <b>tafseer ibn katheer</b>, one of the most authentic tafseers mentions the following Virtues of Surah Ya <u>Sin</u>:</p>
<p dir="ltr">"Al-Hafiz Abu Ya`la recorded that Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "The Messenger of Allah said:</p>
<p dir="ltr">«مَنْ قَرَأَ يس فِي لَيْلَةٍ أَصْبَحَ مَغْفُورًا لَهُ، وَمَنْ قَرَأَ حم الَّتِي يُذْكَرُ فِيهَا الدُّخَانُ أَصْبَحَ مَغْفُورًا لَه»</p>
<p dir="ltr">(<b>Whoever recites Ya Sin in the night, will wake up forgiven</b>, and whoever recites Ha Mim in which Ad-Dukhan (the Smoke) is mentioned, will wake up forgiven.) <br>
Its chain of narration is good (Jayyid). </p>
<p dir="ltr">Ibn Hibban recorded in his Sahih that Jundub bin `Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, <br>
"The Messenger of Allah said:<br>
«مَنْ قَرَأَ يس فِي لَيْلَةٍ ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ اللهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ غُفِرَ لَه»<br>
(<b>Whoever recites Ya Sin in the night, seeking the Face of Allah, will be forgiven</b>.) "</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-72195481032296090862019-05-22T13:39:00.001+05:302019-05-22T13:39:22.701+05:30Conduct during Fasting <p dir="ltr">Conduct during Fasting: </p>
<p dir="ltr">Hadhrat Jabir ibn ‘Abdillah رضي الله عنه summarised beautifully the fasting person's conduct and said, “When you fast, then let your hearing, your sight and tongue also fast from speaking lies and carrying out forbidden deeds, and do not cause harm to your servant. When you're fasting, you should be dignified and calm. Do not make the day you are not fasting and the day of your fasting the same.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Kitabuz Zuhd: 1308, Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah: 8973)<br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-32744632531180432052018-07-04T20:19:00.001+05:302023-03-05T16:51:51.661+05:3010 Things That Shouldn’t Happen Once You Become a More Practising Muslim<p dir="ltr"><u>We</u> have seen it time and time again. We may have even experienced it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">For so long, you were a Muslim only by name. You did not know much about Islam and its teachings, and you were content with your ignorance.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But something changed. Like the shifting of the earth before a quake, something happened in your life that suddenly opened your eyes to the beauty of your religion. You realized that you needed God and in that instance, you turned back to Him.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Or, you were never a Muslim, but the story that was your life fell upon a new chapter: Islam. You left whatever you were (or were not) practicing for His sake.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In both these instances, you have tried to claim or reclaim the Muslim identity that you finally realized and accepted as being yours. Yet, it was during the birth of your new spiritual self that things began to go downhill. You may not have seen it, but everyone around you certainly did…</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are a list of 10 things that shouldn’t happen as a result of you turning a new leaf and becoming a more practicing (or new) Muslim:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. You Become Narrow Minded</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is probably one of the worst – and ironic – things that can result from you becoming a more practicing Muslim. Islam has richness and diversity embedded within its history; from its revelation to the interpretations and rulings, from great scholars and intellectuals (think: Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Ash-Shafi’i & Imam Ahmad), Islam is not something that can be limited to what you have learned from one person within your community, or after watching a few videos on YouTube. Contrary to what you might think, becoming closer to Allah, subhanahu wa ta ‘ala (exalted is He), and the teachings of Islam should make you far more OPEN minded. That is, the more educated you become, the more you realize that differences of opinions within Islam are not a curse, but a blessing. They make the religion easy & practical – a stark juxtaposition to the Islam you may be viewing through your narrow lenses.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Most of the time, it’s narrow mindedness that leads individuals to do the following:</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. You Rebel Against Your Family</p>
<p dir="ltr">Now that you have seen the light, you begin to notice the sins that your family may be immersed in. How dare they not pray? Why do they not attend these lectures? Why don’t they support me – I’m following the same religion as them after all!? Why wasn’t I born into a more practicing family? Why didn’t my parents teach my Qur’an from a younger age!? Why, why, why…?</p>
<p dir="ltr">These, and many more, are thoughts that might cross your mind. But you have to remember a couple of things: a) You will probably never be able to completely change your family – especially your parents b) Humble yourself. It was only a short while ago that you were immersed in the same sins and was it not by the mercy of the Most Merciful, your plight may have never changed.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Coming closer to Allah (swt) should indeed bring you closer to your family (despite their flaws) as now you realize the great importance of kinship in Islam, and the enormous rights of your parents upon you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. You Rebel Against Society</p>
<p dir="ltr">You have not only become hyper aware to the ills within your home, but those outside of it too.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You take extremes and ban yourself from things like all social activities, malls, gyms or sports activities, family gatherings etc.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Becoming more practicing in the deen (religion) shouldn’t mean that you revile the very society that may have raised you and to which you owe your cultural traditions, norms and values. Instead, it should make you more involved. Being a Muslim means to be balanced – appreciate and enjoy the good your society has to offer while avoiding the bad.</p>
<p dir="ltr">4. You Declare Everything as Haram/Halal</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is an extremely dangerous thing to do. Just because you have learned a bit about Islam, you still have no right to be declaring fatwahs (Islamic legal rulings). This is something left to the most learned of Muslims; those who have dedicated their lives to the study and teachings of Islam.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Further, if you are quick to declare things haram/halal, remember this: you are putting your word against that of Allah (swt) and those who have studied His deen. Pretty scary, huh?</p>
<p dir="ltr">But inevitably, becoming more practicing may make you more quick to declare things as haram/halal. A word of advice: don’t. Just because someone holds a different opinion on a matter than yours, doesn’t make their opinion less valid. There were differences of opinions during the time of the Prophet ﷺ and after his death! But these differences did not divide Muslims as they do today – instead, they highlighted the beauty of Islam and how it is truly a religion that has transcended time, history, and culture.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5. You Isolate Yourself</p>
<p dir="ltr">Just because you have become more practicing, doesn’t mean that you should only limit yourself to your home or Islamic events, activities, conferences, etc.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Allah (swt) has set boundaries that cannot be transgressed. If you remove your head from the sand for 5 seconds, you will realize that there is a LOT of leeway as to what we can do as Muslims.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As long as they do not transgress the bounds of Allah (swt), feel free to engage in the things that bring joy and happiness to you and your family within the limits of moderation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Do not totally ditch your long-time friends just because you have become more practicing than them unless they are likely to influence you negatively. Do not quit your job or schooling (unless, of course they are, or lead to, haram). Do not limit your days to locking yourself in your room and only studying Islam. You will go nuts, trust me.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Becoming more practicing should open you to a more positive and productive world and new possibilities. Also, it should make you more engaged within your community, whether it be through non-profit organizations, sports, etc.</p>
<p dir="ltr">6. You Lose Your Identity</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is a big one. We are all unique, creative and different human beings. You should never feel that you now have to dress or look or behave like a particular group or jamaat. Avoid cultish behaviour.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Getting closer to Allah (swt) should bring you closer to your truer self. </p>
<p dir="ltr">7. You start discriminating against the sinful Muslims and non-Muslims </p>
<p dir="ltr">This speaks for itself. Again, humble yourself because as they say:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Every righteous person has a past, and every sinner has a future.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Also, cut out the discrimination against non-Muslims. They may not be your sisters/brothers in faith, but they are certainly still your sisters/brothers in humanity and deserve your respect and kindness.</p>
<p dir="ltr">8. You Instantly Become a “Scholar”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and any social media site or piece of technology does NOT make you an expert in the field of Islam. Think of the work it takes to become a doctor – would you ever accept the claims of someone who simply Googles their information without any valid form of education?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Do not make fatwahs, do not rebuke others and do not think that you know everything. Simply assume the position of a student. Recognize, too, that being on the receiving end of knowledge is a life-long thing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">9. You Race to Catch Up</p>
<p dir="ltr">Please go easy on yourself. Yes, you may have less Qur’an memorized than your friends. Yes, you may have less Islamic knowledge. Yes, you may not be as steadfast on Islamic acts of worship. Yes, you may constantly stumble, fall, and falter.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But remember, this is your personal journey to Allah (swt), it is not a race. It makes no sense to compare the beginning of your story to another person’s middle. Start from whatever level you may be at and keep going. Do not give up and purify your intentions. It is not about quantity, it is about quality. Remember that.</p><p dir="ltr">10. You start considering your self as a better Muslim than others</p><p dir="ltr">This is a dangerous spiritual disease of pride and takabbur and is a potent weapon of shaytan to destroy you spiritually. Always be on alert and check your heart for such thoughts. Whenever you feel takabbur in your self, remember that it is only Allah who guided you and immediately bring to mind those who are more pious and religious than you. Attending regularly the gatherings of the pious elders will help instill the required sense of humility and prevent this disease of takabbur.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Many of the points taken from: <i>http://www.suhaibwebb.com/islam-studies/islam-101/misconceptions/10-things-that-shouldnt-happen- once-you-become-a-more-practicing -muslim/</i></p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-42556427272872812862018-06-25T11:34:00.001+05:302023-11-18T22:32:25.161+05:30To get the rewards of ikhlas in all our actions:
Mufti Taqi<p dir="ltr"><u>To</u> get the rewards of ikhlas in all our actions:</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Fajr time recite the ayah:</p>
<p dir="ltr">إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ <br />
"Surely my prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are (all) for Allah, the Lord of the worlds." 6:162</p>
<p dir="ltr">Insha'Allah The whole day will pass with intention of iklaas/sincerity even though one may forget to make individual intention before any action/amal during the day.</p>
<p dir="ltr">-Mufti Taqi Usmani sb's advice</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-48715956876589836152018-06-17T20:07:00.001+05:302018-06-17T20:07:43.630+05:30WAYS TO GET REWARD OF FASTING EVEN WHEN NOT FASTING:<p dir="ltr">HOW TO GET REWARD OF FASTING EVEN WHEN NOT FASTING:</p>
<p dir="ltr">*1) BEING THANKFUL TO ALLAH*</p>
<p dir="ltr">*► PROPHET MUHAMMAD (ﷺ) said:*<br>
The one who eats and is grateful is like the status of the patient fasting person.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(SUNAN TIRMIDHI Vol #4, Hadith #2486)<br>
(SUNAN IBN <u>MAJAH</u> Vol #3, Hadith #1765)<br>
(MUSNAD AHMAD Hadith #7793)<br>
(MUSNAD AHMAD Hadith #19036)<br>
(SAHIH AL JAAMI Hadith #3942-3943)<br>
(SAHIH IBN HIBBAN Hadith #315)<br>
(SUNAN AD DARMEE Hadith #2067)<br>
(AS SILSILAH AS SAHIHAH Hadith #655)</p>
<p dir="ltr">*2) HAVING GOOD MANNERS*</p>
<p dir="ltr">*► PROPHET MUHAMMAD (ﷺ) said:*<br>
By his good character a believer will attain the degree of one who<br>
1) Prays during the night and<br>
2) Fasts during the day.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(SUNAN ABU DAWUD Vol #5, Hadith #4798)<br>
(MUWATTA IMAM MAALIK Hadith #1641)<br>
(AL ADAB AL MUFRAD Hadith #284)<br>
(SAHIH IBN HIBBAN Hadith #480) <br>
(SAHIH AL JAAMI Hadith #1621)<br>
(SAHIH AL JAAMI Hadith #1932)<br>
(SAHIH AT TARGHEEB Hadith #2643-2644)<br>
(AL MUAJAM AL AWSAT LIL TABRANI 6/236)</p>
<p dir="ltr">*3) TAKING CARE OF WIDOW/POOR*</p>
<p dir="ltr">*► PROPHET MUHAMMAD (ﷺ) said:*<br>
The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is<br>
1) Like a Mujahid (warrior) who fights for Allah's Cause, or<br>
2) Like him who performs prayers all the night and<br>
3) Fasts all the day.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(SAHIH BUKHARI Vol #7, Hadith #5353)<br>
(SAHIH BUKHARI Vol #8, Hadith #6006-6007)<br>
(SAHIH MUSLIM Vol #7, Hadith #7468)<br>
(SUNAN TIRMIDHI Vol #4, Hadith #1969)<br>
(SUNAN IBN MAJAH Vol #3, Hadith #2140)<br>
(SUNAN NASAI Vol #3, Hadith #2578)<br>
(SAHIH IBN HIBBAN Hadith #4245)<br>
(SAHIH AL JAAMI Hadith #3680)<br>
(SAHIH AT TARGHEEB Hadith #2546)<br>
(AS SUNAN AL KUBRA LIL BAIHAQI 6/283)<br>
(AL MUAJAM AL AWSAT LIL TABRANI 2/50)</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-76709475243713629772018-03-08T15:17:00.000+05:302019-06-12T22:23:17.513+05:30The root of all sins: Imam Muhasibi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“I have found the origin of what is inimical to the spiritual life to come, the most<br>
far-reaching of the stratagems of Satan in corrupting the faithful and destroying the<br>
sanctions of religion, to be the love of this world and exaltation and glory therein.<br>
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It is the root of evil and the chief of sins, and because of it God’s creatures are remiss in what is due to Him, and go astray from His law, and neglect prayer and fasting and the rest of the ordinances and, through love of wealth and reputation, they are enticed by the seductions of what is unlawful and sinful, and despise much of what is in accordance with the Divine command and purpose.<br>
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For the sake of this world, they disobey God and fall into mortal sin, and bring themselves to perdition unawares.<br>
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The Prophet of God ﷺ warned them of the seductions of this world, for he said: “After my time worldliness shall come upon you, and it shall consume your faith, as fire consumes the fuel.” He ﷺ also had said: “There is nothing more abhorrent to God, after polytheism, than the love of this world.”<br>
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“He who loves this world and its pleasures casts out the fear of the next from his<br>
heart. While you rejoice in what you gain from this world, you have lost the fear of God<br>
Most High. Yes, and perhaps you are so satisfied with your life of worldliness that your<br>
care for spiritual things has grown weak, and it may be that the burden of your sins is<br>
lighter upon you than your affliction from worldly loss. Yes, and your fear of the<br>
diminution of your wealth is twice as great as your fear of committing sin. It may be that<br>
you give away to others what you have amassed by unlawful means, in order to obtain<br>
exaltation and reputation in this world, and perhaps you are satisfied with the creatures,<br>
when God is dissatisfied with them, in order that you may be reckoned good and gain<br>
position and advantage.” </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br>
“Know, O my brother that sins produce heedlessness (ghafla)- that is, the sinner is<br>
forgetful of God and his law- and heedlessness produces hardness of heart, and hardness<br>
of hearts leads to alienation from God, and alienation from God leads to Hell.”</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br>
“There is hardly a day in a man’s life, he feels, in which he is not guilty of some sin of commission, of the ‘members’ or the heart, and outward piety is no proof of freedom from sin. Most of the devout men of our time are heedless, self-deluded. We reckon ourselves among those who lead an austere and pious life, and it may be that in the sight of God we are among the wicked and sinners. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">How can we believe that we are righteous, when not a day comes upon us but we purpose fresh sins, which we have not committed before, and we add them to our past sins, sins of the members and sins of the heart, pride and envy and malevolence and evil supposition and other sins beside? </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Every day of our lives we add new sins to the sins of yesterday, and increase our liability to<br>
judgment. The very first sin which we commit, consciously and deliberately, renders us<br>
guilty in the sight of God, and every sin committed thereafter increases our guilt. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Then, O my brother, let godliness (taqwa) be your chief concern, for it is your capital stock, and works of supererogation (nafil) beyond that represent your profit. There is no merchant so heedless, nor any man wise and sound in judgment, who reckons that he has made a profit, without having secured his capital.”<br>
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“You will not attain (to the conquest of sin) except by a sound purpose and a firm Intention to combat desire, and by controlling your inward self, for if the servant controls his inward self, he dominates his members and has knowledge of his own heart, and self examination and other means of opposing the self in what she desires become easy to him, by the leave of God Most High; but if you lose control of your inward self, God’s command will seem hard to you, and your members will go astray and your heart will be lost, and you will not be aware of it, and will find yourself unfit for self-examination.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br>
Then keep to what is lawful, control your tongue except in what will aid you in<br>
approaching God Most High, guard also your hearing and your sight and consider in what you sin and for what you sin.<br>
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Fear the sins of the heart, and search out its hidden faults and the basic principles<br>
of its sins, and the evil of its inmost parts and subtilties of its sensual desires and the<br>
secrets of its lusts, then strive to expel what is opposed to the good pleasure of God Most<br>
High from your hearts, for when you delivered from the sins of the heart, then you are<br>
saved from the punishment of God Most High.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-64573913858410263322017-08-29T14:30:00.001+05:302017-08-29T15:13:16.110+05:30The 4 Pillars of Noble Manners -
<p dir="ltr"><u>The</u> 4 Pillars of Noble Manners -</p>
<p dir="ltr">Imam Abi Zayd al-Qayrawaanee (May Allah have mercy on him) says:<br>
"The Hadiths of morals and manners have been combined into four narrations. They are:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. The Prophet ﷺ  said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the last day then let him say (a word that is) good or be silent."</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. The Prophet ﷺ said: "From the goodness of a person's Islam is that he leaves off that which does not concern him."</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. The Prophet  ﷺ  said to the one who sought advice from him: "Do not become angry!"</p>
<p dir="ltr">4. The Prophet ﷺ said: "None of you (truly) believes until he loves for his brother, what he loves for himself."</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hence, these four narrations- are all from forty hadeeth of the narrations collected by Imam Nawawee (May Allah be pleased with him). </p>
<p dir="ltr">All of the Hadiths related pertaining to conduct, return back to these four narrations.<br>
This benefits us (knowing) that whoever is given success toward the understanding of these narrations, as well as the application of them then verily the pillars of conduct will be gathered with him and that which they stand upon.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b> Explaining The 4 Pillars of Noble Manners -</b></p>
<p dir="ltr"> <b>The  first  pillar: </b> Safeguarding  the  tongue  and  its  evidence is  the  statement  of  the  prophet ﷺ :   “Whoever  believes  in  Allah  and  the  last  day,  then  let  him say  (a  word  that  is)  good  or  be  silent.”   This  is  the  first  pillar,  and  whoever  does  not  safeguard  his tongue  will  not  be  from  the  people  of  morals  and  manners.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hence,  from  the  tremendous  foundations  and  strong supports  which  morals  and  manners  are  established upon…is  safeguarding  the  tongue. Meaning:  taking  it  into account  and  holding  it  back  from  speech,  except  for  what  is beneficial  in  it.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> So, the  prophet  ﷺ  said: “…then  let  him  speak  good  or  be  silent.” In  it  is  a  call  to  pondering  over  one’s  speech  prior  to speaking;  because  speech,  before  it  exits,  you  own  it…and when  it  has  exited  it  owns  you!  For  this  reason,  from  the beauty  of  an  individual  is  that  he  reflects  upon  his  statement before  he  speaks.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> <b>The  second  pillar</b>  from  the  pillars  of  morals  and  manners: <br>
Distancing  oneself  far  away  from  meddling  and  being involved  in  what  does  not  concern  him;  and  that  the individual  does  not  delve  himself  into  what  does  not concern  him.<br>
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Thus,  the  meddling  person  will  not  be  one  of morals  and  good  manners,  because  his  meddling  and delving  himself  into  what  does  not  concern  him  removes him  from  good  manners  and  takes  him  outside  of  its boundary.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">However,  when  he  is  far  away  from meddling…he  is  far  away  from  entering  into  what  does  not concern  him.  Hence,  this  is  from  the  characteristics  of  good manners.  Rather  it  is  from  the  pillars  of  good  manners.  The proof  of  this  is  the  statement  of  the  prophet   ﷺ :   “From  the  goodness  of  the  person’s  Islam  is  that  he  leaves off  what  does  not  concern  him.” </p>
<p dir="ltr"> <b>The  third  pillar</b>  from  the  pillars  of  morals  and  good character:  the  avoidance  of  being  driven  by  human emotions,  in  particularly  anger.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">When  the  person  gets excited  and  he  becomes  angry,  upon  him  is  that  he  does  not proceed  at  the  time  of  his  anger.  Meaning  that  he  does  not carry  out  a  statement  or  an  action  because  any  statement  he carries  out  at  the  times  of  anger,  and  any  action  he  carries out  at  the  time  of  anger,  in  most  cases  will  be  away  from  the realm  of  morals  and  manners.  Surely,  it  has  been  said regarding  the  dispraise  of  anger  and  its  ugliness: “Anger…the  first  part  of  it  is  insanity  and  the  final  stage  is regret”.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> When  the  person  is  driven  by  his  emotions  and  by  his  anger this  is  conducive  to  falling  into  major  evils  and  many  actions where  its  end  results  are  not  praiseworthy.  </p>
<p dir="ltr"> <b>The  fourth  matter</b>  from  the  pillars  of  morals  and  good manners:  Soundness  of  heart;  that  is  there  will  not  be  in  the heart  of  the  person  any  jealousy,  malice,  grudges, resentment,  or  anything  like  this  from  the  diseases  of  the heart  and  its  illnesses.   </p>
<p dir="ltr"> “None  of  you  will  (truly)  believe  until  he  loves  for  his brother  that  which  he  loves  for  himself.”<br>
 Hence,  this  is  the  narration  (used  as)  a  support  on  the  topic of  good  character.  When  the  person  has  reached  the  extent  of actualizing  this  narration,  and  he  has  gained  mastery  over this  narration,  then  he  will  safeguard  his  heart,  and  cleanse his  soul  from  evil  and  inner  corruption  .  Then  verily  he  –by the  permission  of  Allah-will  actualize  in  himself  good character  at  the  time  of  his  most  splendid  image  (i.e.  when he  is  physically  looking  his  best)  and  in  his  most  beautiful apparel.  He  ﷺ to  said  “None  of  you  truly  believe until  he  loves  for  his  brother  that  which  he  loves  for himself.”  <br>
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- taken from 'Noble Manners based on four pillars' by Sh Abdur Razzak Al Badr.</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-10251119612222559212017-03-15T13:24:00.001+05:302017-03-15T13:33:24.776+05:30Simplicity is a part of Faith <p dir="ltr"> "Simplicity is part of Faith":</p>
<p dir="ltr">Abu Umamah bin Tha'labah radi Allahu anhu reported: The Companions of Messenger of Allah sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam mentioned the life of the world before him. He sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said,</p>
<p dir="ltr"> “Do you not hear? Do you not hear? <br>
Simplicity (in life) is part of Faith, simplicity is part of Faith.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Imams Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah (rahimahumallah) have recorded this narration. Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) has graded the Hadith authentic (sahih).</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 4158, Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 4161. Refer: Fathul Bari, Hadith: 5926)</p>
<p dir="ltr"> <b>Explanation</b>:</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Arabic word used in this Hadith is ‘البذاذة’ which refers to simplicity and humility in one’s dressing and food.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Refer: footnotes of Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah on Sunan Abi Dawud and Fathul Bari) from http://hadithanswers.com/simplicity-is-part-of-iman/ </p>
<p dir="rtl">: قال المنذريّ رحمه الله:" ( البذاذة )_ بفتح الباء الموحّدة وذالين معجمتين _ هي: التّواضع في اللّباس برثاثة الهيئة، وترك الزّينة، والرّضا بالدّون من الثّياب "اهـ.</p>
<p dir="rtl">وقال الخطابي رحمه الله: " البذاذة: سوء الهيئة والتجوّز في الثّياب ونحوها، يقال: رجل باذ الهيئة إذا كان رثّ الهيئة واللّباس".</p>
<p dir="rtl">والمقصود من الحديث ما ذكره ابن الأثير رحمه الله في " النّهاية " فقال:" أراد التواضع في اللّباس وترك الافتخار به " اهـ.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> Humility in dress by having a dowdy (or simple) appearance, avoiding decoration and being content with inferior kinds of clothes​.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Overall​ purpose from what is intended from the hadīth is to have humility in one's dress and to avoid haughtiness.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Fashion</b><b> vs Simplicity</b>:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Another aspect of simple life style is to not get caught up in the fashion craze prevalent today.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The famous Sahabi ‘Amr Ibnul 'Aas, رضى  الله عنه said,</p>
<p dir="rtl">«لا أملُّ ثوبي ما وسعني، ولا أملُّ زوجتي ما أحسنت عشرتي، ولا أملُّ دابَّتي ما حَمَلَتْني ؛ إنَّ الملال من سيِّىء الأخلاق».</p>
<p dir="ltr">“I will not get fed up with my clothes so long as they continue to fit me, and I will not get fed up with my wife so long as she is good to me, and I will not get fed up with my ride so long as it continues to carry me. A person who continually becomes bored with things has a deficiency in his character.”  </p>
<p dir="ltr">[From the book "Taareekh Dimashq"]</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-14221021525679454592016-12-19T23:52:00.001+05:302016-12-19T23:52:12.436+05:30Duas for protection of Eeman and steadfastness on Deen<div>Duas for protection of Eeman and steadfastness on Deen up to the end of one’s life:</div><div><br></div><div>No one is safe from misguidance. So remember to constantly ask Allah to keep you on the straight path.</div><div><br></div><div>The Duas given below should be read daily for this purpose of protecting one's Imaan and Living and Dying on Islam:</div><div><br></div><div>------------------</div><div><br></div><div>رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ</div><div><br></div><div> "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower."</div><div> [Qur’an- Surah Aal ‘Imraan 3:8]</div><div><br></div><div>---------------------</div><div><br></div><div>The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) often used to say:</div><div><br></div><div> «يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِك» </div><div>(Yaa Muqallibal Quloob Thabbit Qalbee ‘alaa Deenik) </div><div>“O Turner of the hearts, make my heart steadfast in adhering to Your religion.”</div><div>(Tirmidhi (2140), Ibn Majah; graded Sahih)</div><div>---------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>The prophet ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said:</div><div><br></div><div> اللَّهُمَّ مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوبَنَا عَلَى طَاعَتِكَ </div><div><br></div><div>Allāhumma Musarrif al-Qulūbi Sarrif Qulūbana 'alā Tā'atika</div><div>"O Allah, Turner of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience."</div><div>(Sahih Muslim)</div><div>----------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>The prophet ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ used to pray after salah:</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></div><div>"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kufri wal-faqri, wa 'adhabil-qabri </div><div>(O Allah, I seek refuge with You from Kufr, poverty and the torment of the grave.)" (Nasai- Grade Hasan)</div><div>----------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>The prophet ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ advised to recite:</div><div>اللهم اهدني، وسددني</div><div><br></div><div>Allahumma-hdini wa saddidni </div><div><br></div><div>(O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path)." (Sahih Muslim)</div><div>--------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>Even Prophet Yusuf عليه سلم prayed for death on Eeman:</div><div><br></div><div>تَوَفَّنِي مُسْلِمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالصَّالِحِينَ</div><div><br></div><div>"Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the Righteous." (12:101)</div><div>---------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>*Other important advice:*</div><div><br></div><div>Please notice in the above ayah that dying as a Muslim and being in the company of the righteous have been inter-linked. </div><div>Similarly the Hadith mentions that a man is up on the Deen of his friend. (Sunan Abu Dawud-</div><div>الرَّجُلُ عَلَى دِينِ خَلِيلِهِ فَلْيَنْظُرْ أَحَدُكُمْ مَنْ يُخَالِلُ )</div><div><br></div><div>So, along with the Duas, we must be careful about the people we befriend and the company we adopt, in real life or online. </div><div><br></div><div>And if one gets any doubts or misunderstands any aspect of Islam, he should discuss it with a good scholar as soon as possible so as to have certainty of faith and peace of mind.</div><div><br></div><div>May Allah protect us all from every misguidance. آمين يا رب العالمين </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-80620479425257319122016-10-24T20:52:00.001+05:302016-10-24T20:52:48.958+05:30Humility leads to Wisdom- Hadith<div>Humility leads to Wisdom:</div><div><br></div><div>The prophet ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said : </div><div>"There is not a son of Adam except that he has wisdom in his head that is in the hand of an Angel. So, if he becomes humble, it is said to the Angel: 'Raise his wisdom,' and if he becomes arrogant, it is said to the Angel: 'Throw away his wisdom.'</div><div>-Sahih Jami al Sagheer, 5675 (authenticated by Albani)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-42336280343056394902016-10-08T00:35:00.001+05:302016-10-08T00:35:27.829+05:30The best person and the pure heart according to the Prophet:<div>The best person and the pure heart:</div><div><br></div><div>Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked, ‘Which people are the best?’ He said, ‘Those with pure hearts and truthful tongues’. They said, ‘We know the meaning of truthful tongues, but what is pure hearts?’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, ‘[It is that heart which is] having Taqwa (conscious of Allah), clean, sinless, and has no injustice nor envy or jealousy/malice’</div><div><br></div><div>-Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 4216.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-75589422052273918552016-09-30T15:38:00.002+05:302023-04-16T14:39:52.510+05:30IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING ONE'S ANGER<div>::: THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING ONE'S ANGER AND THE GREAT REWARD THEREIN :::</div><div><br></div><div>(1) The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Whoever controls his anger, Allah will protect him from his punishment.” </div><div><br></div><div>[Ibn Abi Dunya, #21 and Iraaqi said it is Hassan in Al Mughni #2862 and Ibn Hajar agreed in Matalibul Aaliyah #3144]</div><div><br></div><div>(2) The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever suppresses his rage while able to unleash it, Allah will call him before the heads of creation on Qiyamah and inform that he can choose any of the Hoorul Ayn that he likes" [Tirmidhi #2021 and Hassan] & another version says, "..then Allah will fill his heart with contentment on the day of judgment." [Tabarani, 12/453 and Sahih according to Sahih al Jami’, #6518]</div><div><br></div><div>Al Mubarakfuri said that this applies to the one who can enact an action of anger and Ali al Qari commented, "If this is the reward for merely suppressing one's rage, then what about the one who joins that with pardoning his offender and adds ihsan towards him?" [Tuhfatul Ahwadhi]</div><div><br></div><div>(3) The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was asked what deed can distance one from the anger of Allah and he replied, "Do not become angry." </div><div><br></div><div>[Musnad Ahmad, 2/175 & Sahih according to Ibn Hibban in Al Ihsan]</div><div><br></div><div>In another narration of Tirmidhi [Majma' al Zawa'id, 8/70], Abu Darda' asked, "Oh Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, show me an action that will enter me into Jannah" and he said, "Do not become angry and Jannah is yours." </div><div><br></div><div>* The Sahabi Humayd Ibn Abdirahman said, "I reflected on this hadith and it struck me that anger comprises all of evil." (Jami' ulum wal Hikm, 234)</div><div><br></div><div>* A man asked Ibnul Mubarak to summarise all of good character into one phrase and he replied, "Give up anger" (Jami' ulum wal Hikm, 234) & Imam Ahmad, Ishaq bin Rahawayh and others explained that good character is in controlling ones anger. </div><div><br></div><div>Ata' Ibn Abi Rabah said, "Nothing makes the people of knowledge weep at the end of their lives more than a fit of anger which ruins their work of 50, 60 or 70 years..." (Narrated in the Mawsu'at of Ibn Abi Dunya)</div><div><br></div><div>* Ibn Rajab al Hanbali explained "not getting angry" to be: "...It means that you should not act in accordance with your anger and instead struggle with yourself to give up putting it into effect and acting by what it commands." (Jami' ulum wal Hikm, 234)</div><div><br></div><div>* What should one do when he is angry to attain these rewards? Follow these steps in order:</div><div><br></div><div>[1] Respond to the one making you angry with good: As Ali al Qari explained, the reward is far greater when one responds with good. Hasan al Basri would make du'a ffor those people behaving ill towards him so much that his companions would say to him, "Oh Hasan, I wish to oppress you just so you make the same du'a for me as you do for those who oppress you."</div><div><br></div><div>[2] If you cannot do that, then seek refuge from Shaytan and make Wudoo' without acting upon your anger as many authentic ahadith tell us.</div><div><br></div><div>[3] If you cannot do the second option, then do not speak or act upon your anger: A marfu' narration from Ibn Abbas states, "When you become angry, say nothing" (Musnad Ahmad, 1/239) and Ibn Rajab said about this, "This is a great remedy for anger because words he utters in anger he will regret but if he is silent, all of it will pass him. Al Ijlee said, "I have never filled up right and spoken in anger that which i will later regret. This shows that the angry person is charged with the responsibility of being silent and not speaking." (Jamiulum wal Hikm, 237 - 242)</div><div><br></div><div>Source: Telegram Channel //</div><div>@RemindingTheBelievers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879630063248493039.post-1990505961266251112016-09-16T15:22:00.002+05:302023-04-16T14:40:48.864+05:30Searching for one's own faults-the cure for self-admiration:<div>Searching for one's own faults-cure for <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">self-admiration</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">:</span></div><div><br></div><div>Ibn Hazm (rahimahullah) said:</div><div><br></div><div>“Whoever is tested with self-admiration, let him think of his faults; if he admires his virtues, let him think of his bad manners and attitude. If he cannot find any, to the point that he thinks that he has no faults, then he should realise that his problem is chronic and that he is the most imperfect of men, and he has the most faults and least discernment.</div><div><br></div><div>That is because he is feeble-minded and ignorant; and there is no fault worse than these two, because the wise man is the one who can see faults in himself and tries to overcome them, whereas the foolish man is the one who is ignorant of his own faults.”</div><div><br></div><div>[al-Akhlaaq was-Siyar (p. 71)]</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0