tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925225590612819172024-03-05T01:39:43.101-08:00Travels Of My ThoughtsJust A Simple slave of Allaah hoping to Inspire others towards good while in the process of improving myself..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-5368638707224853972021-01-07T11:11:00.001-08:002021-01-07T11:11:01.176-08:00How The Coronavirus has Affected Our Imaan<div>Oh, how weakened our Imaan has become because of this virus..<br></div><div>What fear it has instilled in our hearts, it has overwhelmed our minds and overtaken our daily lives.</div><div>An enemy unseen, yet so detrimental to our Deen..</div><div>We no longer believe death is destined and that our time to leave the Dunya was written before we were even born.</div><div>Now we believe that people died "because they had covid". </div><div>We say it openly too, so and so died "from corona."</div><div>Or " he died because he had Covid "</div><div>As Muslims we should be weary of uttering statements like these, life and death is from Allaah. </div><div>Illness and Shifaa is from Allaah. </div><div>We need to believe that whether the person had the virus or not, this was their destiny with death. </div><div>The people who have died, succumbed because it was their appointed time. The illness or disease they may have had was just a test or a blessing, a means of expiation of their sins and hopefully a means of drawing them closer to Allaah, before their ultimate return ...</div><div><br></div><div>They have returned to an eternally better abode, through His grace and mercy. </div><div>Inshaa Allaah, no more suffering or trials. </div><div><br></div><div>Nabi ﷺ said something to the effect that</div><div>"The world is a prison for the Believer and Jannah for the kaafir."</div><div><br></div><div>So we should be happy that all those Muslims who have passed on have been freed from this prison and are no longer bound by its shackles.</div><div>The only people we should really feel sorry for are all the unfortunate souls who are still left behind in this transitory world. We should look forward to and prepare ourselves to return to our eternal home, which is Aakhirah.. </div><div><br></div><div>The virus has come as a test of our Imaan, and</div><div>it seems as if majority of us are failing the test. We've allowed the fear of COVID-19 to consume us to such an extent that we feel it is the only cause of death, the only cause of suffering. </div><div>My dear readers, you may sit in your homes, neither leave nor socialize etc, but just remember, if it is destined for you to become ill, or to pass away, you can't hide from the angel of death. </div><div><br></div><div>We have become so sure that we will contract the virus from another person, so much so, we have forgotten that sickness is only from Allaah. </div><div>No person can afflict you with illness. </div><div>It is only in Allaah's control, it is only Allaah who gives the command and says 'Be, and it is". </div><div>It is only Allaah who gives cure to whom He wills.</div><div><br></div><div>Many people who have been in the midst of helping with collecting bodies of deceased from coronavirus wards in hospitals, bathing, shrouding and burying deceased who had tested positive for the virus, yet they did not contract it.</div><div>People who have been in contact with and living in the same house with a family member who had the virus remained healthy and unaffected, Alhamdulillaah. </div><div><br></div><div>Nabi ﷺ said something to the effect that, </div><div>"There is no contagious disease (Meaning: No disease can effect you except with Allaah’s permission). </div><div><br></div><div>So why then are we still so gripped by fear of the virus, is it that we are so afraid of dying? Do we think we will live forever? </div><div>Is it that we are so attached to the Dunya that we cannot bear the thought of returning to our Allaah? </div><div>We're supposed to be thinking of Death everyday, virus or no virus. </div><div>We're supposed to be preparing for it, Death is an inevitable reality, regardless of the situation.. </div><div><br></div><div>We're not saying this virus is not real, it is indeed very real. </div><div>It is foolish and against Shariah to say don't take precautions, because we definitely should. However, we have been instructed to tie our camels, to do what is in our capacity and not have a nonchalant and don't care attitude.</div><div><br></div><div>Recite your protection Du'aas daily and constantly beseech Allaah's assistance. </div><div>Wear your masks if you are going out. </div><div>Wash your hands regularly.</div><div>Don't unnecessarily go to crowded places etc... </div><div>But, ultimately place your trust only in Allaah, let your heart be at peace knowing you did your part now it is in Allaah's hands. </div><div>Do not let fear of the virus be more than your fear of Allaah.. </div><div><br></div><div>May Allaah guide the entire Ummah. </div><div>May He remove this plight and virus from our countries and homes and safeguard us all.. </div><div>May He grant Shifaa to all those who are ill,</div><div>Grant Jannah to those who have passed on and make it easy for the families. </div><div>And May He grant us all good Deaths with Imaan.. </div><div>Aameen </div><div><br></div><div>Binte Ashraf Ali </div><div>travelsofmythoughts.blogspot.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-51742736243461581272018-11-21T01:03:00.001-08:002018-11-21T01:05:26.868-08:00Endless Greed and Desire <div dir="ltr">
Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “If the son of Aadam has two valleys of wealth, he will desire a third valley (of wealth), and nothing will fill the belly of the son of Aadam besides sand (of the grave), and Allah Ta‘ala forgives those who repent to him.” (Saheeh Muslim #2415)</div>
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On account of his carnal nature, man is ambitious and greedy. The more he has, the more he wants. If we have three pairs of shoes, we will still pine for the fourth. If the latest phone is released, we will not be satisfied until we upgrade by acquiring it. If we fly business class, we will hanker after flying first class. If we drive a German vehicle, we will wish that we drove an Italian supercar, and the list goes on.</div>
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In essence, there is no end to the greed of man. If he devotes himself to amassing wealth, so that he can fulfill his dreams and ambitions, his mission will never end, as the horizon of his ambitions will simply continue to expand. In this manner, his life will end without him having secured happiness and satisfaction.</div>
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The only thing that will curb this insatiable craving is the sand of the grave. Sadly, it is then too late for a person to attend to his primary objective – preparing for the Hereafter. Thus, we need to wake up to reality – no amount of wealth, clothing, holidays, social events and functions or anything else of this material world will help us in the Hereafter or even bring us true satisfaction and happiness in this world. Rather, true happiness lies in being content and making shukr (expressing gratitude) for what you have, not in acquiring what you do not have.</div>
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Finally, after realizing that we have been exhausting our energy, time and resources in the wrong avenue, there is no need for us to be depressed and despondent, as Allah Ta‘ala will forgive us if we turn to Him in sincere repentance.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-11337228831395339682018-10-27T03:06:00.001-07:002018-11-06T01:25:58.771-08:00"Glimpses of True Beauty from the Lives of Pious Women " (Book Review) <div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">This book teaches us</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">Modesty, Selflessness, Bravery, Sacrifice, Compassion, Forgiveness, Generosity, Simplicity, Taqwa & Sabr (amongst alot of other things)... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It teaches us that you don't need to go to school or have any kind of degree to be intelligent.. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">The women mentioned in this book were more intelligent then most of us are today with all our years of education... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">They knew how to deal with situations in such a way that it caused no conflict, they resolved their matters with such Hikmah (wisdom).. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It teaches us that by developing true love for Allaah, Following and loving the way of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم as well as love for the Qur'aan is the most beneficial knowledge & wealth for both Dunya and Aakhirah... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It teaches us that you don't need wealth to be happy... Most of the women mentioned in the book lived in poverty most if not all of there lives, some started of wealthy but eventually distanced themselves from all things of the dunya and chose poverty over wealth... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">They chose Deen over Dunya.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">The women in the book teach us how we should be, how we should conduct ourselves as Daughters, Sisters, Mothers, Wife's, Daughter in Law and most importantly slaves of Allaah... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">Just like the titles says, it gives us glimpses of True Beauty... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It teaches us that True beauty has nothing to do with how you look or what you wear but rather it has everything to do with your inner self, what you fill your heart with and how you act towards others.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">The book teaches us priceless lessons that if we follow will undoubtedly lead us down the road of success in both Dunya and Aakhirah (May Allaah grant me first!! and every one of us the ability to practice)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It is also an excellent book to be reading to our daughters from small (even before they can understand), it will plant the seeds of love for Allaah and Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in their little hearts and minds, it will teach them from a tender age that practicing on Deen will lead you to success and happiness in both worlds even if outwardly you don't have alot of Dunya.. And they will grow up with the correct role models & heroes in mind, as they grow older they will then understand the stories more and also Insha'Allah begin to strive to amulate what they hear and have been hearing from as far back as they can remember... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">The book has been compiled without any big or difficult to understand words and is easy to read and absorb, Making it the perfect book for women / girls of all ages... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">It is a must read for all Muslim women ❤️</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">I absolutely love it... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">I also love the cover, its so bright, pretty and eye catching... Makes me happy just looking at it Masha'Allah... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1,00em;">✍🏼 Binte Ashraf Ali </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-72723912468891602362018-10-10T00:50:00.001-07:002018-10-10T00:51:45.027-07:00"Get Married in Safar" <p dir="ltr">With the month of Safar almost upon us, Ulama are exhorting the Muslim public to let go of superstitious baggage regarding the upcoming month that they say has its roots in the Days of Ignorance.<br>
In years gone by, Cii Radio has witnessed that there are still comparatively fewer Nikahs being performed in the months of Muharram and Safar, and it is often speculated that this is the case due to a perception that still sees these months being characterized as periods of mourning, grief and ill omen.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the days of Jahiliyyah (prior to the appointment of the Prophet SAW as the Messenger of Allah), the pagans used to believe that the month of Safar would bring evil omens; but the matter was sufficiently clarified by the Messenger of Allah who made it absolutely clear that no day, no week, no month, and no year brings along with it evil omens.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>In a Hadith narrated by Al Bukhari, Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم said, : (There is) no ‘Adwa (no contagious disease is conveyed without Allah’s permission), nor is there any bad omen (from birds), nor is there any Hamah, nor is there any bad omen in the month of Safar, and one should run away from the leper as one runs away from a lion.”</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Commenting on such superstitions that some still harbour regarding Safar, senior Ladysmith based Aalim Moulana Salim Kareem says the main panacea is to acquire full trust that all conditions – good or bad – come from Allah SWT.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Belief in Taqdeer(Predestination) is essential to our faith. Once the Messenger of Allah SWT asked the Sahaba رضى الله عنه if they are true Muslims. They replied in the affirmative. The Messenger of Allah SWT then probed them further asking how could they prove such a contention. They replied citing three qualities: Their gratefulness for Allah SWT’s bounties upon them; their patience on calamities than befell them; and their belief in Taqdeer.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Sahaba رضى الله عنه questioned Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم on many things(on behalf of the entire Ummah) during his lifetime. One of them was the superstition that clouded the month of Safar. Answering them, Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم clearly negated the superstition that Safar was a month of bad omens.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The sad thing is that, in spite of this lots of people still believe that the first 13 days of this month are particularly calamitous, especially for menfolk. And lots of people would shut their homes on the 13th of Safar and proceed elsewhere bevieving that some form of evil is about to descend.</p>
<p dir="ltr">These are very dangerous beliefs that come very close to Kufr and Shirk.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Allah SWT teaches us in the Quraan, Surah Hadid Verse 23:</p>
<p dir="ltr">“No disaster strikes upon the earth or among yourselves except that it is in a register before We bring it into being – indeed that, for Allah , is easy”</p>
<p dir="ltr">So if any evil actually touches us, we learn from this Ayah that it may actually be coming to us due to our own sinful actions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To combat superstitions, evil thoughts and ward off potential calamities from our lives try to read the following Dua mentioned in the Hadeeth of Sayyidina Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم often:</p>
<p dir="ltr">“بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ”.</p>
<p dir="rtl">Bismillaahil-lathee laa yadhurru ma’as-mihi shay’un fil-’ardhi wa laa fis-samaa’i wa Huwas-Samee ‘ul- ‘Aleem .</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the Name of Allah, Who with His Name nothing can cause harm in the earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. (Recite three times in Arabic).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Reference:<br>
“Whoever recites it three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any calamity before evening, and whoever recites it three times in the evening will not be overtaken by any calamity before morning.” Abu Dawud 4/323, At-Tirmithi 5/465, Ibn Majah 2/332, Ahmad. Ibn Majah’s chain of transmission is good (Hasan).</p>
<p dir="ltr">This Dua with full faith can serve as a shield from all calamities and evil, not only in Safar, but on every day and night of our lives.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Always maintain good thoughts of Allah SWT, and Allah SWT will treat you accordingly.</p>
<p dir="ltr">So to be clear, there is absolutely no sin getting married in the months of Muharram and Safar and there is nothing to be perturbed about regarding the specific day of the 13th Safar.</p>
<p dir="ltr">So whoever intends getting married in this period, don’t even for a moment think it is a month of bad luck or a month unsuitable for marriage or travel etc.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>taken from jamiat.org.za</i></p>
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<b>Hadhrat Maulana Husain Ahmed Madani (Rahmatullahi’Alayh)
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<b>His Life and Mission..
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This book captivated me completely.
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Once I really started reading it I didn’t want to put it down, it had me amazed and in tears at several places.
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Subhaan'Allaah the amount of test and difficulties Hadhrat Moulana endured and went through is astounding, and yet through all of it his Faith in Allaah never once wavered.
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He dedicated his entire life for the Deen of Allaah.
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His life was a reflection of the Sunnah of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
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You have to read the book to realise and understand what a personality Hadhrat Moulana Husain Ahmed رحمة الله عليه was.
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The book has 318 pages and consists of 12 chapters.
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Each chapter focuses on different aspects of Hadhrats life.
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Chapter 1: Birth, Childhood and Family
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Chapter 2: Education
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Chapter 3: Madinah Munawwarah
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Chapter 4: Bay'at and Sulook
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Chapter 5: Family and children
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Chapter 6: Teaching Career
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Chapter 8: Differences of Opinion
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Chapter 9: Politics
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Chapter 10: Partition and India independence
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Chapter 11: Demise
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Chapter 12: Malfoozat (Advices)
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Each chapter comprises of several different headings and goes into detail on the subject.
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This book is easy to read and soak in, it doesn’t have words that go over your head and has been excellently compiled, Masha’Allaah.
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It has been compiled and published by the Jamiatul Ulama KZN Ta’limi board.
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I'm not sure which book shops stock it but it is available from the Jamiatul Ulama KZN Ta’limi board.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-68078686652860970632018-04-08T00:56:00.001-07:002018-04-08T01:01:57.624-07:00Lessons Life Has Taught Me<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that life is a journey with a lot of twist and turns.<br>
You will experience good , bad ,happy and sad .</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that you wont always get what you want, no matter how badly you want it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that just because you love a thing or person does not mean it is good for you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that sometimes those who are close to you will hurt you the most.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that people will judge you without verifying facts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that you can never please people, they will always seek out<br>
your faults even if you do a hundred good things.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that if you attach your heart to the commodities of this Dunya you will have your heart broken.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt, that no matter how much you love someone and they love you, death will inevitably separate you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt, that true friends are few and fake friends are many.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that people wont be happy if you have something good.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that if you lie you will get caught.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that deception destroys opportunities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that  time does not always heal wounds.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that happines does not lie in things, but rather it Is found in the Love of Allaah.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that even the darkest night gives way for the sun.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that the only love that doesn't break you is the Love of Allaah.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that the only deed worth doing is the one done for the pleasure for Allaah.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that patience is difficult, but the rewards are great.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that life is too short to hold on to grudges .</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that death comes without warning.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that the Quraan heals what this world breaks.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that if you follow the Sunnah you will be successful.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that if I put my Deen first ,I will never be a failure.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that this Dunya is not for me, its is but a temporary stop over. It is not forever, so no matter what happens good or bad it wont last.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have learnt that if I please Allaah I will earn Jannah<br>
And without a doubt Jannah is worth it all.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Written by Binte Ashraf Ali </i></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-12430885654964962492018-03-23T15:06:00.001-07:002018-03-23T15:06:11.508-07:00The Warped Society <p dir="ltr">Have you ever stopped to think about the society we live in.<br>
About the way they have warped our ideals.<br>
About how they have moulded us into the complete opposite of what a Muslim should be.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Why is it that we feel compelled to wish people a "Happy Birthday" or buy a gift or throw a birthday party or make a birthday cake. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Why is it that a wife might get upset with her husband if he forgets their anniversary... <br>
If he doesn't get her a gift on the day, if he doesn't surprise her with something special. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Why is it that we become unhappy when people do not invite us for their wedding or any function even though the event is un-Islamic. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Why is it that we hope that our spouse will bring us roses or something on valentines day..</p>
<p dir="ltr">Why do mothers feel unappreciated if once a year on mother's day they don't receive anything.. <br>
And the list goes on.. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yet if you go back in history to the time of our Rasoolullah ﷺ and the Sahabah رضي الله عنهم, & to the times of our pious predecessors none of these days held any significance whatsoever.</p>
<p dir="ltr">No one "celebrated" the day they were born..<br>
No one celebrated getting older, no one "celebrated" getting closer to death.<br>
Because they were actually preparing for the hereafter, because they would do nothing to anger Allaah. Because they wanted nothing to do with the customs of other religions. Because they realised that Deen is perfect it needs no additions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Nabi ﷺ never needed to celebrate his wedding anniversaries, and his wives did not get upset about it, because he made them feel special everyday. Not just once a year. <br>
He ﷺ didn't shower them with gifts, they lived in poverty most of the time, but they were happy because they didn't base their happiness and their marriages on material possessions. <br>
Same with the Sahabah (Radi-Allahu-Anhum) and the Awliya Allaah. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Islam is a perfect way of life, we don't need to follow the ways and celebrate the same days that the Kuffar do. <br>
Our success lies in following the Sunnah, <br>
In the pages of our Qur-aan we will find the path to Jannah.<br>
We don't need to go astray nor look for any other way. <br>
Don't be afraid to walk on the path of righteousness, even though you may be mocked. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Live your life to please Allaah and happiness will find you. <br>
Strive to please people, and worry and sadness will never depart from you. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>May Allaah guide all of us, our families and our progeny. Aameen </i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><i>Looking for happiness in Haram is like looking for a bed of Jannah in Jahannam - Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Patel (Damat Barakaatuh) </i></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>written by Binte Ashraf Ali.. </i></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-81816900829044104722018-03-20T16:10:00.001-07:002018-03-20T16:10:03.290-07:00Good and Bad Deeds <p dir="ltr"><i><b>The denoter towards good is like its doer and the denoter towards evil is like its doer</b></i></p>
<p dir="ltr">This hadeeth is pretty straightforward, but let’s delve a little deeper into it to understand it more. We are encouraged to do good actions and to motivate others to do the same. This is not just what is required of us, behind it is hidden reward written for us as well. The person who encourages another to do a good deed will get double reward, and every time that person practices on that deed, the first person who started it will automatically receive that ajar as well. It’s a chain reaction, all which leads to the very first person who began it.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr">A few deeds that we can remind others and ourselves about are listed below:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Encourage one another to make miswaak before and after meals, and before Salaah and tilaawat</p><p dir="ltr">Remind the family about eating Duaa’s when having meals</p><p dir="ltr">Stick Duaa’s up at appropriate places to remind others to read it. e.g. the entering Duaa’s at the doors of the house, the Duaa to be stuck on a mirror when looking in the mirror and Duaa’s for travelling in the car</p><p dir="ltr">Purchasing a miswaak, Quraan or kitaab for someone is very beneficialGifting a scarf, topee (or turban) or a tasbeeh will earn great reward as well<br></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><br>
These are just a few of the many ways to attain reward. Now that we know what we can do, we also know that whenever these, or similar actions are encouraged, YOU will earn extra reward. Imagine it as commission in a way. Every time you encourage someone to buy something and they purchase it, you get a part of the profit as well. But for amaal-e-saalihat it’s EVEN BETTER. You don’t get a <i>part</i> of their share, but you get the <i>full </i>reward, as if you’ve done it yourself. How can we say no to such a great opportunity?</p><p dir="ltr"><br>
You get TEN rewards for each LETTER of the Quraan that you recite, now imagine someone reading abundant tilaawat and your reward is doubling and tripling! Isn’t that great? <br>
The reward of reading la hawla wa la quwwata illah billah is from the treasures of Jannah, and when you gift a tasbeeh to someone, try to imagine how many treasures you’re opening, and in other forms of zikr, how many trees are getting planted for you, how many palaces are being built for you! The mind cannot even fathom the innumerable rewards that it’ll gain! SubhanAllah!</p><p dir="ltr"><br>
Now on the flipside, just as good comes with good, evil comes with evil as well.<br>
Firstly, we are told not to expose our sins to everyone, because Allah has concealed our sins and saved us from disgrace, but then we announce our sins openly to people without even realizing it. How? When we mention to someone <i>“hey, I just went to the cinemas and watched the latest movie”</i> or “<i>did you hear that new album that got released”</i> these are exposing our sins to people. <br>
So, if we now encourage someone to do evil, we’re going to get this sin, and when they continue doing it, it’ll be continuous for us too. Instead of telling someone <i>“you’ve got to check the movie out!”</i> rather save yourself from the chain of sin by remaining silent instead. Through not announcing what you did, you’ll protect yourself from continuous evil deeds being written for you.<br>
There is always hope and there is always Allah’s everlasting mercy. So if we have wronged ourselves, and if we have encouraged others to do wrong; let’s stop the action and turn towards taubah, let’s be regretful over our actions, let’s make an intention to never do it again and let’s encourage our fellow Muslims to do the same.<br>
Let’s replace the bad with good. It comes in the Qur;aan <i>“Certainly good deeds remove evil deeds.." </i>so follow up the bad with good and lets turn to our final destination; the aakhirah. The connection has to end, let’s end it before it’s too late. It all begins…<i>right now.</i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Written by a veiled writer.</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i><br></i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>taken from missmuslimah9.wordpress.com </i></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-37333127803414960772018-03-05T08:27:00.001-08:002018-03-05T08:27:32.162-08:00The Rasul Of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم <p dir="ltr"><u>A</u>lhamdulillah, we are fortunate and blessed to have so many bounties of Allah that are bestowed on us. We have a good home to protect us from the scorching sun and violent storms, we have more than three meals a day to satisfy our every craving, and we have sets upon sets of clothes for each day and every function. SubhanAllah! Let us make Shukr for that! But let us also not forget about the way we were taught to live compared to the way we are actually living. The Ambiyaa alayimus salaam, Sahaba radhiyallahu anhum and the pious never indulged themselves in the luxuries that the world had to offer them. They associated themselves with that which was necessary and abstained from anything that would take their attention away from Allah. May Allah grant us the ability to live according to Sunnah of our Nabi SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam.<br>
As I was working the other day, my mind seemed to wander about, and a thought occurred to me; how amazing would it be if Nabi SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam came to visit if he were alive? Imagine presenting our food to satisfy our Messenger who spent days on end without anything to eat, giving him the softest bed to soothe his body from the bruises he received, tending to his every need and call, imagining him leading the jamaat in Salaah, listening to his recitation of the Quraan. It was a wonderful thought to think about how we could be in his khidmat to attain barakah and reward, to even spend one moment in his presence. But I remembered a poem I read a while back, something which made me think twice about the way I live.</p>
<p dir="ltr">If the Prophet Muhammed visited you <br>
just for a day or two; <br>
If he came unexpectedly <br>
I wonder what you'd do. <br>
Oh! I know you'd give your nicest room <br>
To such an honored guest; <br>
And all the food you'd serve to him <br>
Would be the very best; <br>
And you would keep assuring him, <br>
You’re glad to have him there; <br>
To be in his presence is beyond compare. <br>
But... when you saw him coming, <br>
Would you meet him at the door? <br>
With arms outstretched in welcome <br>
To your visitor? <br>
Or... would you have to change your <br>
Clothes before you let him in? <br>
Or hide some magazines and put <br>
The Quran where they had been? <br>
Would you still watch X-rated Movies? <br>
On your TV set? <br>
Or would you rush to switch off <br>
Before he gets upset? <br>
Would you turn off the radio? <br>
And hope he hadn't heard? <br>
And wish you hadn't uttered <br>
That last loud nasty word? <br>
Would you hide your worldly music? <br>
And instead take Hadith books out? <br>
Could you let him walk right in? <br>
Or would you rush about? <br>
And, I wonder... if the Prophet spent <br>
A day or two with you, <br>
Would you go right on doing the things? <br>
You always do? <br>
Would you go right on saying the things? <br>
You always say? <br>
Would life for you continue? <br>
As it does from day to day? <br>
Would your family conversation <br>
Keep its usual pace <br>
And would you find it hard each meal <br>
To say a table grace? <br>
Would you keep up each and every? <br>
Prayer, without putting a frown? <br>
And would you always jump up early <br>
For prayer at dawn? <br>
Would you sing the songs you always do? <br>
And read the books you read? <br>
And let him know things on which <br>
Your mind and spirit feed? <br>
Would you take the Prophet with you? <br>
Everywhere you plan to go? <br>
Or would you, maybe, change your plan <br>
Just for a day or so? <br>
Would you be glad to have him meet? <br>
Your very closest friends? <br>
Or would you hope they'd stay away <br>
Until his visit ends? <br>
Would you be glad to have him stay? <br>
For ever on and on? <br>
Or would you sigh with great relief <br>
When he at last was gone? <br>
It might be interesting to know <br>
The things you would do <br>
If the Prophet Muhammed, in person, <br>
Came to spend some time with you. <br>
I wonder...</p>
<p dir="ltr">SubhanAllah…this stuck a chord in my thinking. Qiyaamah is close, and we all hope to be raised and in the company of the pious along with our Nabi SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, but the only way to attain that is to live like how they lived. In hadeeth it comes to the effect a person will be with whom he loves. So if the love of soccer players and t.v stars are more than the love of Allah and His Rasool SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, then it’s time that we check ourselves and correct our ways before it’s too late.<br>
May Allah grant me the ability to practice on this and may He reform myself first and make this a means of hidaayah for myself, then the rest of the Ummah. Aameen.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Written by a veiled writer.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><i>taken from missmuslimah9.wordpress.com </i></b></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-81231179699403242672018-02-03T12:31:00.001-08:002018-02-03T12:31:01.001-08:00Virtues of Surah Waaqiah, Mulk and Sajdah<p dir="ltr">Don't forget to Recite<br>
Surah Waaqiah, Surah Mulk & Surah Sajdah everyday between Maghrib and Esha or after Esha Salaah.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><i>*Do not go to sleep without reading them*</i></b> </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>~Virtues of Surah Waaqiah~</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Sayyidina Abdullah bin Masood Radi-Allahu-Anhu narrates that I heard Rasoolullah ﷺ say, "The one who reads Surah Waaqiah every night, poverty will not be fall him. (Baihaqi)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Rasoolullah ﷺ said<br>
Surah Waaqiah is Suratul Ghina (The Surah of Wealth). Therefore read it and teach it to your children. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>~Virtues of Surah Mulk~</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Rasoolullah ﷺ said <br>
Verily, a surah from the Quraan consisting of thirty Aayah (verses) intercede for a person until he is pardoned (by Allah), and that was Tabarakal ladhi biyadihil Mulk (Surah Mulk). (Tirmidhi) </p>
<p dir="ltr">Rasoolullah ﷺ said <br>
The Surah of Tabarak is a great protector and deliverer, it protects and frees one from the punishment of the grave. (Tirmidhi) </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>~Virtues of Surah Sajdah</b>~</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hadhrat Khalid bin Ma'daan reported <br>
"This Surah pleads for its reader in the grave and says, "Oh Allah, if i am in Thy book, then accept my intercession, otherwise write me off from Thy book". This Surah appears in the form of a bird, spreads its wings over the dead and guards him against the punishment of the grave."<br>
(he has also reported all these merits for Surah Mulk as well.)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Sayyidina Jaabir Radi-Allahu-Anhu says that Rasoolullah ﷺ would not sleep until he would read Alif lam meem tanzil-as-sajdah and Tabarakal ladhi biyadihil Mulk. (Bukhari & Tirmidhi)<br>
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Rasoolullah ﷺ said <br>
The person who reads Alif lam meem tanzil-as-sajdah and Tabarakal ladhi biyadihil Mulk between Maghrib and Esha. The reward (for reading these two Surahs) will be as though he (the reader) had stood awake during Laylatul Qadr. (Ruhul Ma'aani)</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-63273186600559595812017-10-24T20:19:00.001-07:002017-10-24T20:19:28.280-07:00Marriage and Waleema according to the Sunnah<p dir="ltr">When the groom is hosting a Waleema, it is not necessary for him to serve meat dishes. Even something as simple as dates an juice will suffice because the purpose of the Waleema is to express one's gratitude to Allaah. The Ahadeeth make it clear that a marriage should be as simple as possible and according to what a person can afford. This is necessary because marriage signifies the building of a home and not the destruction of a home (which is the case when people are forced to cater beyond their means). <br>
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The manner in which Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم married the queen of Jannah Hadhrat Faatima رضي الله عنها is a lesson for the world. Ummu Salma رضي الله عنها and Aaisha رضي الله عنها both report that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم asked the two of them to prepare Hadhrat Faatima رضي الله عنها and take her to her Husband Sayyidina Ali رضي الله عنه. Consequently, the two of them went to the house where Faatima رضي الله عنها was to reside and spread the soft sand of “Bat'haa" on the ground so that their bedding may be spread on soft ground. They also placed two pillows there, which they personally filled with the bark of a date palm. <br>
For the Waleema, they served dates, water and a sweet drink prepared from dates to the people present. When this was over, they placed a stick in the couples room so that they could hang their clothing or a water bag on it. After narrating this, they added that they never saw a marriage better than that of Faatima رضي الله عنها .(ibn Majah pg.616) <br>
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This was the home and marriage of the woman whom Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم described as the queen of Jannah. It was strikingly simple and without stress. However, we have burdened ourselves with the difficulty of hosting elaborate functions, making life difficult for everyone else. Because marriage is one of the necessities of life, it ought to be kept extremely simple so that every person may find it easy. <br>
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It is therefore quite obvious that the marriage of Faatima رضي الله عنها did not feature any elaborate feasts coupled with an expensive bridal suite in silk and velvet. The food and the preparation were most simple so that every member of the Ummah until Qiyamah may find it easy to emulate. </p>
<p dir="ltr">However, one will scarcely find people today who are prepared to emulate the simplicity of Rasoolullah صلي الله عليه وسلم 's life. Instead of being proud to emulate his lifestyle, many wretched people actually feel ashamed to do so. One should bear in mind that if Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم wanted to host an elaborate wedding ceremony for his youngest daughter, he could have easily done so. However, he chose the simplest route for the convenience of the Ummah; so that they do not have to tire themselves in this effort and rather concentrate their wealth and efforts in the propagation of the Deen. <i>It is rather foolish of Muslims to opt for the difficult ways of the kuffaar instead of the easy way of life that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم lived. </i><br>
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It is obvious that the pomp and extravagance with which many Muslims host wedding functions is all done for name and show. Allaah and his Rasool صلى الله عليه وسلم despise any action done for the purpose of show. Concerning those who behave extravagantly (obviously for show), Allaah says in the Quraan Kareem “Without doubt, the extravagant ones are brothers of the shayateen.” </p>
<p dir="ltr">When Allaah grants a person wealth, this wealth is a test for him and on the day of Qiyaamah, Allaah will question him about the avenues in which he spent this wealth. One's wealth should be spend only as the Shari'ah prescribes. <br>
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Squandering money on elaborate wedding ceremonies is not condemned only in the eyes of the Shari’ah, but even common society realises that this is an evil and a great wastage. Muslims should realize that it is futile to destroy the lives of people for a day's frolicking. It is like someone burning the home of another to ashes merely to build a house of his own. He may enjoy the house very much, but will soon have to wake up to reality and find that someone else is burning down his house to build one of his own. <br>
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It is therefore the responsibility of every Muslim to follow the lifestyle of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and to encourage the world to do the same so that the rot and evils invading society are quickly weeded out. In fact, it has always been the Muslims who have been responsible for bringing the world out of darkness and into light. The purpose of a Muslim in this world is not to frolic in its pleasures and vanities. What the world needs is for the Muslim Ummah to rise to the occasion and wage Jihad against the foolish customs and traditions that are plaguing people and making their lives a misery. <br>
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<b>To Summarize</b> <br>
The blessed lifestyle of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم is long calling to the Muslims, telling them to forsake their false vanities and to adopt the pure practices of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم because this will ensure their success in both worlds. However, if they insist on following the customs of others, they should understand that nothing will be able to check their downfall. One can either be the slave of Allaah or the slave of the ignorant customs. If women take the initiative of eradicating these customs from their lives, they can do so quite effectively and will earn tremendous rewards from Allaah. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>The above is an </i>Excer<i>pt from the book 'A Gift to the B</i><i>ride' (Tohfa-e-Dulhan)</i><br>
<i>Compiled by Moulana Muhammed Haneef Abdul Majeed.</i></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-26142405591160273102017-10-24T04:17:00.001-07:002017-12-28T12:18:39.936-08:00Bridal and Baby Showers ~ Advices Of Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel (رحمه لله)<p dir="ltr">Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are many customs and trends which have their affiliation with the non-Muslim culture and lifestyle. Many Muslims, due to being afflicted with what appears to be a truly insecure and inferior complex, look towards and choose the customs and trends of the non-Muslims over that of the beautiful Sunnah. It seems as if the need is to secure a kind of acceptance in a non-Muslim society and just blend in with them – so that we are not recognized as Muslims.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Bridal Showers and Baby Showers have become synonymous with the Muslim lifestyle as it is with the rest of the non-Muslim lifestyle. Many may ask: <i>What’s wrong with giving gifts, congratulating the bride-to-be or the new mother, or having a get together with friends?</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">There is nothing wrong with giving the bride or the new mother, a gift, or congratulating the person. <b>To give a gift and congratulate are from the teachings of Islam – and would draw rewards … but there are conditions to be met in even these noble deeds</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">What is extremely wrong and objectionable is the background to these good deeds. They are not within the parameters of Shari’ah.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>The picture of a typical bridal shower and baby shower is not typical with the Sunnah. It is typical of the non-Muslim way of life. By following suit, we fall into the sin of “Tashabbu bil Kuffaar” (emulating the disbelievers). It is aligning oneself with those who have rejected Allah Ta’ala, who live their lives in immorality and disobedience.</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Nikah is a great Ibaadah. Pregnancy and the birth of a child also have their requisites in Islam. <b>However, the west has commercialized all of these noble occasions, and made them into money-making events. The sacredness of these occasions is forgotten.</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">…Today, Nikahs have taken on a distinct mould of a Hollywood or Bollywood style wedding – where the bride is dressed to look like a Christian bride or a Bollywood actress – with no sign of Islam on her; and the groom is dressed in a suit and tie, looking like a typical Christian groom.  <br>
Adding insult to injury is the extravagance and open sin at the time of the wedding and Walimah. One’s mind moves in the direction of the millions and millions who are suffering famine and starvation, who have no home, no water, no food, no clothing – but the Muslim ignores all that suffering just for some fleeting attention and praise.<br>
All those hundreds of thousands of Rands wasted on draping a hall, on dressing the chairs, on wine glasses, on musicians, photography, on wedding cards that are thrown away, etc.  is money, which could have been the means of alleviating the plight of so many suffering people.</p>
<p dir="ltr">One brother handed me an elaborate invitation card for his daughter’s wedding. I enquired as to the cost of the wedding card, and was told that each card cost R50. Advising him, I told him that almost all people throw away wedding cards. People generally dispose of them. So he should regard that as people throwing away hundreds of his R50 notes. Would he throw R50 notes into a bin? No. However, the throwing away of those cards is equal to throwing away R50 notes. That same money could have been used in making the Aakhirah. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Even those who are known to be religious will waste thousands on halls, on décor, etc. sacrificing the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala and Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). Those who were meant to set the noble example of the Sunnah, who we expect are living the Sunnah – knowingly choose to forsake the Sunnah.  <b>Simplicity, which is part of Imaan, is a rare sight in these times.  </b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Hazrat ‘Ayesha (Radhiyallahu ‘anha) related that Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:<b><i>‘</i></b><b><i>Verily, the most blessed Nikah is that which involves the least difficulty (expenditure).</i></b>'</p>
<p dir="ltr">We have a perfect Sunnah – a perfect way of life in the life of our Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa-Sallam) and in the lives of his companions, men and women. We have what is superior to all other cultures yet we consider everything else. It shows great weakness if we give preference to the culture of the Christians, Jews and Idolators over the noble Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa-Sallam). <b>We are exchanging diamonds for stones… and what an unprofitable exchange this is! What a great loss!</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa-Sallam) said: <b>“Whoever emulates a nation is from amongst them.”</b><br>
In another Hadith, it is stated: <b>“A person is with whom he loves.”</b><br>
Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa-Sallam) also said that we will be raised on the Day of Judgment with those whom we imitate in this worldly life. (May Allah Ta’ala save us from such disgrace and humiliation.)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Emulating the non-Muslim culture is one downfall but there are many more that are found in the Bridal and Baby Showers.<br>
The non-Muslims have coined a novel concept of begging – especially amongst the upper-class.  It seems as if some, from amongst the wealthy, have developed an art to begging. They even have a name for it. In the name of Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Registries, people gracefully and politely extend their hands, and they ask and take from others.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The bride-to-be chooses her gifts from exclusive stores that offer a “registry” or she unashamedly hands out a list of those items she wants gifted to her. In the process, she places pressure and financial difficulty and sometimes a great burden on others - to purchase those gifts that she has chosen.<br>
At the get-together, these gifts and other gifts are presented to the bride-to-be, who opens them and shows them to all present – and each person can assess the kind of money that was spent on the gift given. Let us now consider the various wrongs in this act:</p>
<p dir="ltr">·      A person is forced to purchase gifts that the bride has chosen – which may be beyond her budget in spending.</p>
<p dir="ltr">·     A person who gives something simple or inexpensive will feel ashamed and embarrassed, considering the manner in which gifts are being received and shown to others. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The Hadith encourages giving gifts because giving gifts creates Muhabbah (love). <b>If Muhabbah is not created then this proves that either the giver or receiver in insincere. Sometimes, people give with intentions other than expressing their Muhabbah. However, there are many who request or are desirous of receiving and there is a kind of greed from the receiving side. This request or expectation (Ishraaf) reveals insincerity from the one who is receiving.</b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>A gift must be given happily and willingly – and should be received graciously and thankfully.</b> This is the Sunnah. However, when we ask of people, as in the case of registries, etc. – people will give, but they give unhappily and unwillingly. And if some gift is given, which is not to our liking, then we receive it without any appreciation and thanks. This is our lamentable condition.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Another aspect that has also been brought to attention is the immorality and shamelessness at such gatherings – with indecent talk, shameless dressing by Muslim women, inappropriate games, music, dancing and such filthy entertainment, that we would not want to bring on to our tongues. It is not permissible for a person to attend such gatherings. The Shari'ah instructs us:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>"IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO BE PRESENT IN A GATHERING WHERE ALLAH TA'ALA IS BEING DISOBEYED."</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Moreover, a person's presence is aiding in promoting and glorifying what is <b>not</b> permissible. We are told <b>not</b> to assist each other in sin; rather to assist in what is righteous:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>"Help each other in righteousness and piety, and do not help each other in sin and aggression."</b><br>
[Surah Al-Maa'idah 5 : 2]</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>A bride-to-be is known for her modesty and shyness – but all of this is lost in adopting the culture of the non-Muslims.</b> Their dressing and their fashion nurtures immodesty. Added to this, these sins are publicized and photographs are taken and uploaded on social media – for all and sundry to view the level of our degeneration.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>The heart bleeds at this miscarriage of the Sunnah. …Nay, this abortion of the Sunnah. How will we meet our Beloved Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) on the Day of Judgment? How will we show our faces to the one whose entire life was sacrificed so that today we be the reciters of the </b><b>Kalimah?</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">May Allah Ta’ala have mercy upon us since we stand to lose by adopting this culture. If we continue in this line and direction, we will lose the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala and we will lose the great rewards for enlivening and practising the Sunnah. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We also stand to lose the companionship of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayh wasallam) at the fountain of Kauthar on the Day of Judgment and even stand to lose the success of our marriages due to having sacrificed the beautiful, noble Sunnah by means of our emulation of the Hollywood and Bollywood culture.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>If our allegiance is to Allah Ta’ala and His Rasul (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam), then there should be no delay in repentance and mending our ways and coming back to what is pure and beautiful – Islam and the Sunnah. In this, is the success of both worlds. </b></p>
<p dir="ltr">May Allah Ta’ala grant us the understanding, the concern and the Taufeeq of Aml. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Taken From<br>
http://fragrance-of-a-rose.blogspot.co.za </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-87249111993832967132017-10-20T20:04:00.001-07:002017-10-20T20:04:20.211-07:00My Habib ❤ My Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم ❤<p dir="ltr"> <i>Jaabir (Radi Allahu Anhu ) said: </i><br>
<i>I was once with Muhammad صلي الله عليه وسلم on a night of the full moon. I would look at the moon and then at Rasoolullah صلي الله عليه وسلم trying to decide which was more radiant. Finally, I came to the conclusion that Muhammed was more radiant, handsome an beautiful than the full moon. (Shamaa'il Tirmidhi) </i><br>
<br>
Looking at the moon today, I find myself contemplating about the beauty of My Nabi صلى الله علىه وسلم. How would it be to set eyes on his blessed countenance. Would these eyes of mine be able to behold such beauty, or would they go blind were they to witness such splendour. <br>
Then I think, are my eyes even worthy of such an honour, are they worthy of gazing upon such a Mubarak face. The truth is, they are not. Yet my heart still yearns to see him صلى عليه وسلم to look at him صلى الله علىه وسلم , even if it is just once. <br>
How blessed are those who got to be in his صلى الله علىه وسلم Mubarak gatherings. To sit with him, to eat with him, to learn from him صلى الله علىه وسلم. <br>
I wish I could travel back in time so that I too could have had the good fortune of sitting in his صلى الله علىه وسلم presence. <br>
So that I too could witness his impeccable character and unparalleled kindness. <br>
So that I could hear for myself his eloquent speech. </p>
<p dir="ltr">If only, if only, I could get the opportunity to gaze at his Mubarak countenance even just once. <br>
My heart yearns to see my beloved صلى الله علىه وسلم. <br>
The one who cried for you and I. Made du’aa for you and I. <br>
Worried about you and I, even though he never saw us. <br>
Ya Rabbi Ummati! <br>
That was his cry, repeatedly. <br>
Even on the day of resurrection, when every soul will be worried only about themselves, Ya Rabbi Nafsi Nafsi will be the cry of everyone, including the Ambiya عليه السلام… Except my beloved Nabi صلى الله علىه وسلم. <br>
His cry will be Ya Rabbi Ummati Ummati. <br>
<br>
How can I not yearn to meet him, how can I not wish to gaze upon his blessed face. <br>
I wish I had been a branch on a tree in the time of Nabi صلى الله علىه وسلم so that I could've had the honour of granting him shade. <br>
Or a camel so that I could've been the one to be his mode of transport, moving from place to place. <br>
Even if I had been a grain of sand and I was trampled upon by his mubarak feet. That too, would have indeed been an honour. <br>
But, I remind myself that I am honoured to be chosen by Allaah Ta’aala as an Ummati. Whilst all the above inanimate creation will not be with Nabi صلى الله علىه وسلم in the hereafter, I have great hope that, Inshaa Allaah, through the grace and mercy of Allaah Ta'aala I will be with him in Jannah. <br>
I may not have been blessed with the honour of being among those who saw or served him in this world. <br>
But, if I live my life according to his beloved sunnah and teachings, through Allaah's mercy I will be with him Jannah. <br>
And in Jannah, If I wish, I can gaze at him forever. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Oh Allaah grant me the ability to live according to Nabi صلى الله علىه وسلم's Sunnah and reunite me with him in Jannatul Firdows. Aameen <br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-24039404854781748722017-09-19T20:58:00.001-07:002017-09-19T20:58:55.380-07:00Photography and Picture-Making
- Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)<p dir="ltr">Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Nowadays, we find that photography and videoing have become accepted in all circles, yet Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said<i>: </i><b>“Those involved in picture-making will be subjected to the worst forms of punishment on the day of Qiyamah.”</b><b><b>[1]</b></b><b> </b>...In another Hadith, Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Umar (Radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: <b>“Those involved in picture making will be severely punished on the Day of Qiyamah and Allah Ta’ala will say to them, ‘Give life to what you have created!’.”</b><b><b>[2]</b></b><b> </b>We also know the Fatwa of our respected Imams of Fiqh and the majority of past and present Scholars. They prohibited pictures of anything animate. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Photography carries within it so much of evil and it erupts into so many more sins. …Like a volcano erupts and spews out rocks, gases, ash and lava, which cause great harm and destruction, photography has led to an eruption of Fitan and spews out immodesty, obscenity and a host of other evils. There is no doubt that photography plays a key role in the destruction of man’s spirituality, modesty and morality. I receive so many emails and letters, and from the correspondence, it is clear that many, many people – young and old – are caught up in pornography and other sins, stemming from photography. …I have mentioned previously that the porn- industry and filthy films are all based on pictures. This gives rise to rape, incest, child porn and other vices. <b>Islam cuts at the root of the evil by prohibiting picture-making and photography</b><b><b>[3]</b></b><b>.  </b>…Whatever we see today, of various Fitan, is due to the Shar’i prohibitions being flouted and disregarded.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our Shaykh, Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh) had said that despite the deep love that the Sahaba-e-Kiraam (Radhiyallahu ‘Anhum) had for Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam), not one of them drew any image of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). </p>
<p dir="ltr">…From amongst the Sahaba-e-Kiraam (Radhiyallahu ‘Anhum), some could have sketched images of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) … when he was at Badr, at Uhud … in his armour; when digging the trench at Khandaq, when Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was entering Makkatul Mukarramah at the time of its conquest; when Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was on the plains of Arafah, hands raised, imploring and begging of Allah Ta’ala … So many pictures could have been drawn, to "capture the moment", to keep those "memories alive" and so that we, the latter of the Ummah, may also see a picture or pictures of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam), but not one Sahabi (Radhiyallahu ‘Anhum) drew such pictures. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Since picture-making, in any form, is prohibited, they did not compromise on obedience to Allah Ta'ala and His Rasul (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam). Their condition was: <b>"We hear and we obey."</b> This is what we have to learn to nurture and imbibe within ourselves: When we hear the Command of Allah Ta'ala; when we hear the Command of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam), we should willingly submit and obey. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We are told to follow the Sahaba-e-Kiraam (Radhiyallahu ‘Anhum) for guidance. Rasulullah Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam said: <b>“My Companions are like the stars, whichever of them you follow you will be rightly guided.”</b>[4] ...The Sahaba-e-Kiraam (Radhiyallahu anhum) set a precedent and a beautiful example for us. We need to follow in their noble footsteps. </p>
<p dir="ltr">May Allah Ta’ala grant us the concern, and grant us obedience to Him and His Rasul (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam). May Allah Ta'ala grant us Istiqaamah on Siraatul Mustaqeem. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Taken From<br>
http://fragrance-of-a-rose.blogspot.co.za </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-61756741370068766322017-08-15T13:27:00.001-07:002017-08-16T01:10:07.485-07:005 Reasons to leave Social Media<div dir="ltr">
<b>1. Intermingling and Zina of the Eyes</b><br />
As Muslims we know what’s wrong and what’s right.<br />
We know that intermingling of genders is prohibited.<br />
We know that in the Quraan Allaah as ordered both males and females to lower their gazes (verse 30 & 31 of surah noor). <br />
So why is it that on social media we forget this?<br />
We think we exempt from these thing online.<br />
We think to do these things from behind a screen is ok, its not crossing any boundaries.<br />
Well, its not okay.<br />
You supposed to lower your gaze even online, looking at the opposite gender online is a sin just as it is a sin offline.</div>
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Talking to the opposite gender online is not ok either even if it is only a few words, Shaytaan tricks us into believing that its ok, that we not friends with the person or its just a once off, or its just a comment etc.<br />
Don’t fall for this trap, avoid interaction with the opposite gender at all costs.<br />
And if you do / did get caught up then stop, its not to late, make taubah, Allaah is most forgiving.<br />
Be sure not to go back to it and be extra careful in future.</div>
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<b>2. Photography</b> <b>and Selfies</b><br />
You can say what you want, but the bottom line is that pictures of yourself or animate objects is haraam. </div>
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<i>Abdullah ibn Masood reported that the Prophet pbuh said:</i><br />
<i>“Those who will be most severely punished by Allaah on the day of Qiyaamah will be the picture makers. (Bukhari)”</i></div>
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Our primary objective in life is to attain the pleasure of Allaah, our ultimate goal is Jannah.<br />
So why would we want to take pictures and attain His displeasure and punishment? Why take the risk?<br />
Everyone is doing it online, so we too get caught up and we think its ok.<br />
But, remember, haraam will always be haraam even if everyone is doing it.</div>
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Firstly it’s a sin to take the picture and then when you post it online and any non mahram see it then its another sin, sin on top of sin (Allaah forgive and protect us).<br />
Even if you have on your Hijab and / or Niqab, even if your awrah is covered its still not permissible.<br />
We need to ask ourselves, is it really worth it?<br />
Earning the displeasure of our Allaah just for a few likes online, by people we don’t even know?<br />
I don’t think so…</div>
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(For a detailed article on the harm and impermissibility of photography go to missmuslimah9.wordpress.com and read the article titled Photography & <u>Selfies</u>)</div>
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<b>3. Evil eye and Jealousy</b><br />
By sharing everything online you expose yourself to the harms of evil eye and jealousy.<br />
Not everyone is going to be happy for you when you get something. You get those with pure hearts who will be truly happy for you, and the you get some people who might pretend to be happy for you but actually in their heart they are bitter because they don’t have what you have (or portray that you have).<br />
Or they not as “famous" or they don’t have the same talent. <br />
It could be anything. <br />
It could even happen that someone unintentionally ends up casting an evil eye.</div>
<div dir="ltr">
By sharing everything online you are actually harming yourself. When things go wrong in our life we quick to blame others but maybe its because of our own doings. We choose to share everything, we forget that evil eye and jealousy are real things. So be careful.<br />
Yes if occasionally you did something or went somewhere or ate something and you want to share it its ok.<br />
But don’t make it a habit.</div>
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<i>The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said “Be discreet in order to achieve what you want, for everyone who is blessed is envied.” (Tabrani)</i></div>
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<b>4</b>. <b>Comparing your life to others - ungratefulness</b><br />
Online we are exposed to what everyone has, we see things we can't afford or can't / don’t have<br />
And then we become sad or depressed, often we don't realise the reason behind it.</div>
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If you think about it, your heart can't yearn for something you've never seen. So if you don't have social media and you not constantly exposed to these things you'll be more content…</div>
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<i>Rasoolullah صلى الله علىه وسلمsaid : look at those who are below you, not those who are above. For this way you will not belittle Allaah's bounty on you. (Bukhari and Muslim)</i></div>
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<b>5</b>.<b> Waste of Time</b><br />
We can sit hours on social media, the time just flies by and you don’t even realise it.<br />
Its quiet a waste of time (and data ) if you actually think about it.<br />
After all those hours what have we gained? Most of the time, nothing. Or perhaps a bit of depression and longing for things we don’t have.<br />
In the same time we could perhaps read few pages of Quraan, do some Dhikr or even read a beneficial book.<br />
Or sit and talk to someone instead of sitting with your phone, or play with your kids (if you have kids). <br />
Time is precious lets not waste it behind a screen.</div>
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<i>The Prophet صلى الله على وسلم said: ”Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth before you become old; your health, before you fall sick; your wealth, before you become poor; your free time before you become preoccupied, and your life, before your death.” (Narrated by Ibn Abbas in the Mustadrak of Hakim & Musnad Imam Ahmad. Sahih)</i></div>
<div dir="ltr">
Theses are just a handful of the cons of social media, there are so many more.<br />
Each of us need to do introspection, and see if social media is doing us any good or causing more harm...<br />
Is it bringing us closer or distancing us from Allaah?<br />
If you can give up social media completely, Alhamdulillah.</div>
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If not then at least limit yourself, cut down on your usage.<br />
Or cut it out slowly, Only go on once a day for a minimal amount of time, then only every second day and then only once a week, once every second week, once a month.<br />
Its possible, its very very possible. </div>
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There are pros to it too, but that’s an article for another time, Insha'Allaah.</div>
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May Allaah grant me and all of us the tawfeeq to give up sins and live our lives in a way that is pleasing to him. Aameen.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-70099700521658504572017-07-02T04:37:00.001-07:002017-07-02T05:05:45.046-07:00The Keys To Contentment<p dir="ltr">Have you ever wondered how Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and the Sahabah رضي الله عنهم managed to go through trial after trial, hard times upon hard times and yet in their biographies you won't find one incident that says one or many of them went through severe depression, stress, anxiety or any of the other mental issues that are prevalent today. You won't find a story that says they sat in their houses for months because they couldn’t deal with something, or that they neglected themselves and their families because they couldn't deal with the emotional trauma of certain events. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The Sahabah went to war, they fought battle after battle, they saw people being killed, they were severely injured at times and they lost loved ones. <br>
Yes , Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم as well as the Sahabah experienced sadness, they even cried on the passing of those they loved or on witnessing or going through tough times, but they didn’t carry the sadness with them for prolonged periods of time. They carried on with their lives like normal, they moved on, they didn't let the sadness show or effect their daily lives, even if they felt it. They were strong not only physically but mentally too. Why? How come?? <br>
Because they had Strong Imaan! <br>
They loved Allah most, they relied on Him alone. <br>
And they never questioned Him or His plan. They were happy with whatever condition He placed them in. <br>
Most of them had nothing of Dunya, but they had true love for Allaah, Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, Quraan and Sunnah and as a result they had contentment of heart, they had peace of mind despite the situations. <br>
They truly believed Allaah knew best.. <br>
They did everything only for His pleasure. <br>
They were unbreakable.. <br>
The only time they experienced extreme grief was when they did something that displeased Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and Allaah or if they committed sin, even if it was unintentional, this would make them extremely uneasy and they would become saddened. They would not be happy again until Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم consoled them or Allaah revealed that they had been forgiven. <br>
Subhaan'Allah even their sadness and grief was only for Allaah. <br>
<br>
Our Imaan is so weak, every thing effects us. <br>
We can't weather even the slightest of storms. <br>
We become depressed and despondent way to quickly, and most of the time over worldly things and problems. You will rarely find us get saddened over the state of our Imaan or over the fact that we committed a sin (and continue to do so). <br>
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Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم lost his most beloved wife Khadijah رضي الله عنها and his uncle Abu Taalib in the same year, that year is known as the year of grief. He صلى الله عليه وسلم was greatly saddened by the loss. But, he didn’t go into depression. <br>
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At Taif he صلى الله عليه وسلم was stoned until his shoes were filled with blood. Yet he didn’t give up propagating after that, he didn't become despondent. After that incident he made a Du'aa, and what a beautiful Du'aa it was (its to long for me to add the entire Du'aa here, you can find it in the abridged Seeratul Mustafa on page 118) one of the things he said in the Du'aa was “(Oh Allaah) If you are not angry with me , I am not concerned in the least but your protection and safety is more accommodating and pleasant to me.” Subhaan'Allaah. <br>
In His صلى الله عليه وسلم 's lifetime he lost all three of his sons in their infancy, he lost 3 of his daughters, he lost hundreds of companions, he lost uncles, he lost wives and he lost grandchildren, and he shed tears on their demise. <br>
He صلى الله عليه وسلم said that the tears are a mercy from Allaah. <br>
But he never lamented, he never mourned for months. He never let it depress him or sadden so much that it effected his life long term. <br>
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Why? <br>
Because he had Yaqeen and he had Tawwakul. <br>
He truly believed in Allaah, without reservations. <br>
Some might argue that this was the Rasool of Allaah, he was perfect in every way. <br>
So lets take some other examples. <br>
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Hadhrat Faatima رضي الله عنها, the beloved daughter of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. <br>
Her life was tough, tougher than we can imagine. <br>
Her sons , Hadhrat Hasan and Hussein رضي الله عنهم were born 11 months apart. <br>
She had no help, she had to see to all the household chores by herself. And in those days it wasn’t like now it was a hundred times more difficult. She had to walk a long distance to get water and she had to then carry the heavy water filled bag back home, this left bruises on her chest. <br>
She had to grind wheat to make flour so she could make bread. <br>
She had had to grind date pits so she could feed the animals. <br>
This left her hands callused and rough. <br>
And on many occasions she had to go days with out any food at all, she had to see her children go hungry. <br>
Yet she didn’t complain, not to her husband, not to her father not to a friend. <br>
She did it all diligently, she was human , she obviously got tired. <br>
Looking after two small children alone is difficult enough let alone having to do all the other chores she did. <br>
When she did eventually ask her father, Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم for a servant to assist her, he told her that he was unable to give her one, instead he presented her with what we know as Tasbih e Faatimi which is to read Subhan'Allaah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allaahu Akbar 34 times. <br>
She took this with great happiness, she didn't complain she didn’t become depressed or angry or frustrated. <br>
She didn’t tell her father that this won't be able to assist her in her chores or that it would be of no use to her.. <br>
Why ? Why was she able to deal with her situation so well. <br>
How come she didn't become despondent or depressed or sad etc, Why? <br>
Because she had true Imaan. Because she had Love of Allaah. <br>
Because whatever she did, she did for the pleasure of Allaah and she knew He'll reward her for it. <br>
She knew that Dunya is temporary, her difficulties were temporary. <br>
She knew she was being rewarded for her sacrifices, She knew that her final abode is Jannah, and Jannah is forever… <br>
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The problem with us is that we view this Dunya as if it is forever, we think our problems are going to last forever. <br>
We think that we are in charge of things, our Imaan is so weak, our Tawakkul is at zero, our reliance on Allaah is non existence. So every problem becomes larger than life, every little thing becomes unmanageable. <br>
There are numerous other examples. <br>
How is it that Hadhrat Umme Sulaym رضي الله عنها was able to deal so exceptionally well with the passing away of her child, she didn't tell her husband until the next morning. <br>
How did Hadhrat Aaisha رضي الله عنها manage to deal with not having children. How did she manage to deal with the pain of becoming a widow at the age of 18.. <br>
The answer is the same is before, they had Allaah, as a result they had contentment of heart. <br>
They were human, they felt pain, they felt sadness and they cried. <br>
But they moved on, they were patient, they were strong. <br>
They were happy with whatever Allaah willed.. <br>
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Read the stories of the Companions رضي الله عنهم <br>
See the trials they went through, take an example. <br>
They didn't have psychologists or councillors and they didn't need it, because they didn't suffer from depression, anxiety etc. Today we have thousands who have studied human psychology, yet we have more depressed people, more people with anxiety and other mental issues. <br>
And if they (the Sahabah) experienced any heartache they turned to the turner of hearts, the one who controls everything, Allaah. <br>
They soothed their hearts with recitation of Quran, performance of Salaah and Du'aa. <br>
These are the keys to contentment. <br>
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In the Muslim community problems such as depression, anxiety, stress etc are supposed to be non-existent. But unfortunately due to our shortcomings and weakness in faith these problems are rife. May Allaah forgive us. <br>
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Yes, I know its not easy being patient. <br>
We cant expect to achieve the same level of piety as the Sahabah and we won't be able to change over night, but we have to start somewhere, we have to try to strengthen our Imaan, we have to work on strengthening our connection with Allaah. <br>
Its a lifelong journey, we have to embark on it one step at time. <br>
We have become complacent, we feel happy with the state of our Imaan or we're just not bothered. <br>
Whereas we should always be striving to improve and strengthen our Imaan. <br>
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May Allaah help me firstly and each and everyone of you to strengthen our Imaan and gain closeness to Him.. Aameen <br>
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<b>Note: Everything written is firstly for myself to take a lesson. </b><br>
<b>I am by no means shunning or trying to put down people who have anxiety, depression or any other problem nor am I saying you shouldn't get seek assistance. I am simply penning down some of my thoughts in hopes that it will be a source of inspiration and hope, for myself firstly and others Inshaa'Allaah. </b><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-62707864290158521882017-06-01T04:02:00.001-07:002017-06-02T03:34:06.799-07:00Zits are the worst Thing Ever!! Hmm, are they really??<p dir="ltr">Whenever we get a zit or blemish on our face we are absolutely horrified, more so if we are going to be going out somewhere were a large crowd of people will see us. Because it makes us feel self conscious, we think we don't look nice etc. Many girls use tons of make up to cover up any imperfections on their face so that they appear flawless at all times. <br>
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How strange though that we are not perturbed in the least by the black spots that appear on our hearts due to our sins. We couldn't be bothered that in the sight of Allaah we are getting more and more unattractive. <br>
If we continue sinning and sinning and not repenting or changing our ways then our hearts will continue getting blacker. <br>
But we don’t ever even think of this. Why? Because we are only worried about how we appear to people, and they cant see our hearts. We don't worry about how we appear in the sight of Allaah. <br>
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We're consumed by the need to impress people, to appear beautiful, rich and famous. We crave recognition, acknowledgement and praise from people. We will go to any length just to get some sort of social standing. <br>
We have given up our Aakhirah for the temporary commodities of Dunya. We have given up trying to gain the love of Allaah and instead we desire that people should love us. <br>
We have mixed up our priorities in life. We've forgotten our purpose as Muslims. <br>
Due to peer pressure we find ourselves getting involved in more sins , and many times we don't even consider some of the things as sins anymore because it’s a norm in society. <br>
We weren't created for this world, we weren't created to please people. <br>
We were created to please Allaah, we were created to do good deeds and ultimately achieve Jannah . <br>
We supposed be enjoining good and forbidding evil. <br>
We suppose to be following Sunnah not society. <br>
But we are not prepared to make any sacrifice, we don't want to take the pain on our hearts, we don’t want to fight off our nafs. <br>
We cant bear to give up on our worldly pursuits even if it is against the commands of Allaah, even if our heart is getting black. <br>
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What a sad state we are in, <br>
We give preference to clear beautiful faces over clean pure hearts. We corrupt our hearts and disfigure it with sins but can't stand it when our face has any blemish. <br>
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We give preference to gaining the love of people over gaining the Love of Allaah. Even though people will end up disappointing you at some point whereas Allaah will always live up to your expectations. <br>
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We give preference to society instead of Sunnah. Even though society is flawed and imperfect and following society will possibly lead to your downfall, and Sunnah is perfect and if you follow it you will be successful in Dunya and Aakhirah. <br>
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We have taken the path that is leading us to Jahannam, and yet we still claim that we want Jannah . <br>
We have forgotten. <br>
Jannah is not free, you can't sin and sin and continue sinning without making an effort to stop or making Tauba and then expect that you'll be blessed with the enjoyment and blessings of Jannah. <br>
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Lets change our view and our lives. <br>
Stop trying to attain fame and favour with people, strive to attain favour with Allaah. <br>
Stop running after people and start running towards the Allaah. <br>
Stop trying to be beloved to people and strive to become the beloved of Allaah. <br>
Lets stop living for people, start living for the Pleasure of Allaah <br>
Let stop worrying so much about how we look in the sight of people and worry about how we look in the sight of Allaah. <br>
Remember Allaah doesn't look at your beauty, social standing or wealth, Allaah looks at your heart. <br>
So strive to purify your heart and become beautiful in the sight of Allaah… <br>
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<b>Sayyidina Abu Hurairah (Radhi Allahu Anhu) reported: Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: </b><br>
<b>“Verily, when the servant commits a sin a black spot appears upon his heart. If he abandons the sin, seeks forgiveness, and repents, then his heart will be polished. If he returns to the sin, the blackness will be increased until it overcomes his heart. It is the covering that Allaah has mentioned: 'No, but on their hearts is a covering because of what they have earned (83-14)’.” </b><br>
<b>(Tirmidhi) </b><br>
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<b>Sayyidina Abu Huraira (Radhi Allahu Anhu) reports that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Verily Allah does not look at your appearance and wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions.” (Sahih Muslim) </b><br>
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<b>Sayyidina Abu Darda (Radhi Allahu Anhu) reports that Rasoolullah صلى عليه وسلم said: “ The world and all it contains is cursed, except for those actions that are done sincerely for the pleasure of Allaah.” (Tabrani) </b><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-74091246605799363142017-04-13T04:17:00.000-07:002017-04-13T04:18:17.344-07:00First Love ❤️<br>
We put our whole hearts into things that are temporary, and we still wonder why we end up with a broken heart.<br>
We place our full trust in everything besides Allah, and then we wonder why things don't turn out right.<br>
We set ourselves up for misery, heartbreak and pain by relying on and attaching ourselves to temporary things, we get attached to people, to places and to things. And when any one of the things we're attached to is taken from us, which is inevitable in this temporary abode, we become devastated, we feel like we can't carry on anymore. Everything comes crumbling down.<br>
But it shouldn't be like that, we shouldn't be attaching ourselves to these things.<br>
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We should attach ourselves to Allah!<br>
Because Allah is eternal.<br>
He will always, always be with us.<br>
You will never have to part from Him, ever.<br>
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Yes we're allowed to love things and people in the Dunya, but we shouldn't let the love overtake and control us, and yes we're allowed to feel sad and grieve when we lose someone or something we loved, but we shouldn't let the grief and sadness control us and make us depressed and despondent.<br>
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We should make Allah our first Love.<br>
Our strongest love should be for our Creator, the Ever living..<br>
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So no matter what you go through in life,<br>
No matter what or who you lose you still have your Allah, your heart will feel pain at the loss, but it will not shatter, because you love Allah the most, the love you have for Allah is stronger than the love you had for what you lost, and Allah will never leave you, so your heart will always remain whole And strong, no matter what it goes through... ❤️<br>
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The heart will rest and feel relief if it is settled with Allah and it will worry and be anxious if it is settled with people - Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله<br>
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💖The more you trust Allah, the easier it becomes to be patient💖<br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-76275239585115497862017-04-04T11:42:00.001-07:002017-04-04T11:44:29.550-07:00Coping with Life Challenges and Stress<p dir="ltr">Life is full of tests and challenges. There are times when it will upset us or it will not go our way. Look at Nabi ﷺ, when Allah asked him to stand on Mount Safa to give dawah for the first time in his life. He must have put so much thought and effort into preparing his first speech, but the people dispersed and ignored his call. Was this the reaction Nabi ﷺ was hoping for, or was it the total opposite? He tried so hard yet it did not go according to plan, the people refused to listen. At another stage in his life, He invited His whole family over for a meal and before they left, he invited them to Islam. He asked them that who will help me? No-one responded except Hazrat Ali رضي الله عنه.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Yet again, His efforts did not go according to plan. In Taaif He was stoned by the street urchins until He bled. He experienced boycotts against Him, moments when there was no food at home, loved ones passing away including His own children whom He buried with his own hands. A time came when He even got upset with His wives and separated from them for a month!</p>
<p dir="ltr">The point that I am trying to make is that the conditions of life will not be favourable at all times. However, as Muslims, our character is expected to be favourable at all times. We must be patient with the trials of life. Some days life will go well, other days it will not. When you return home, some days your favourite meal will be ready on the table, other days you may return hungry or in a hurry, but the food is still getting cooked.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Regardless of the situation, we are expected to rise above and display good manners. And who expects this from us? Allah himself. And how do we manage to act favourably during a difficult moment? How is it possible? By being in love with Allah. One who is in love remains unaffected because he is on cloud nine. He is so immersed in his own happiness that nothing can phase him.</p>
<p dir="ltr">When we have deep hearted love for Allah, he will rectify our hearts. Then in Salah, tilaawat and dhikr, we will feel peaceful and tranquil. This tranquillity immunizes the heart against all the adversities taking place. Now, though adversities will continue to occur, he will be able to manage due to the peace emanating from his heart.</p>
<p dir="ltr">However, when we remove religion from our lives, all of sudden, everything and anything becomes a cause of sadness for us. These adversities were happening all along but now we are feeling it because we forgot to take our immunization. If we neglect deen, our spiritual arteries become clogged, our hearts suffer, we no longer experience peace inside and therefore everything begins to irritate, upset or hurt us.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But when our relationship with Allah is strong, our spiritual arteries become unblocked and the noor of ibadah will light up our lives. When one is in a game park where predators are roaming freely, then one will not be seen strolling casually. However, in a zoo where the predators are caged, notice how people stroll through relaxed, calm and happy with an ice cream in their hands and a smile upon their faces. Because in this zoo, he knows that there are walls and cages. Therefore, although he is in the midst of predators he remains peaceful because he knows that they cannot affect him.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Likewise is the case of a believer. We all face adversities which prey on our weaknesses, but those who are immunized are unaffected. They stroll cheerfully down the thorniest of paths because the thorns cannot affect him. Whereas those who neglect deen neglect their own souls until every trail causes restlessness and worry.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Allah gave us dhikr and Salah for our own benefit and spiritual nourishment, they have great worldly benefits too. Nabi said that coolness of my eyes is Salah. That is a property of Salah, provided the Salah is performed properly. When one wakes up for Fajr and speaks to Allah, makes dua and reads the Quran, by the time morning comes he is mentally ready to face the jungle (i.e. work). Slowly he loses his stamina and by the time Zuhr Salah comes in, he cannot take it anymore.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Now he needs to reset, he needs a detox to refresh himself and get his sanity back. So he goes to pray Zuhr. Now he returns to the jungle again, mentally equipped and ready to work. But again he loses himself, so he returns to the Masjid for Asr. In the evenings at home, the day-to-day pressure of family life can be difficult to bear but rather than losing himself by displaying anger and bad character, yet again he returns to Allah for Maghrib and Ishaa.</p>
<p dir="ltr">A lady’s situation is similar. Every day brings with it a series of challenges but praying Salah in the way it should be prayed will enable us to cope. Rather than losing it, she also turns to Allah, her first love. She turns to Allah, He turns to Allah and Allah sees both, He sees that they are both turning towards him. So now Allah cements their hearts together.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is deen: an oasis open to all, ever-ready to silence our worries and fears, but we lack the sight to see it. May Allah enable us to return to Him and to realise the reality of life, Aameen.</p>
<p dir="ltr">— <b>Hazrat Maulana Dawood Seedat </b><br>
<b>حفظه الله </b></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Extract from one of Hazrats <u>Majilis</u>) </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>taken from www.Islaahiadvices.com</i></p>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-29699713659641491912017-02-25T14:38:00.001-08:002017-02-25T14:38:26.806-08:00Wishing to be among Queens ❤️<p dir="ltr">I wish i could meet up with some of the Sahabiya رضى الله عنهما. <br>
So that I could ask them about the things they experienced and endured. <br>
So that I could ask them about how they felt. So that I could ask them to guide me on how to get through life, how to live for the pleasure of Allah.. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish I could meet Khadija bint Khuwaylid رضي الله عنها, the beloved wife of Nabi ﷺ. <br>
So i could ask her how it felt to be the wife of Rasoolullah ﷺ. <br>
I would ask her how she felt being the mother of such great women, Zainab, Ruqayya, Umme Kulthoom and Faatimah رضي الله عنهما. <br>
I would ask her what emotions she experienced when Rasoolullah ﷺ came running to her saying Zamilooni, Zamilooni. <br>
Dathirooni, Dathirooni. <br>
I would be enthralled by her stories of sacrifice, love and patience..</p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish I could meet Zainab bint Muhammad رضي الله عنها, the beloved daughter of Nabi ﷺ.<br>
I would ask her about the love she and Abul Aas رضي الله عنه shared. <br>
About the difficulties they went through. <br>
I would ask her about the time she was separated from her husband. <br>
The time she had to part with the necklace her mother had given her. <br>
The time she had to travel alone to Madinah. I would have so many questions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Oh, I wish i could meet Ruqayya bint Muhammad رضي الله عنها. <br>
I wish i could ask her about her Hijrah to <u>Abyssinia</u> with her husband Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. How did she manage, leaving her home and family behind. <br>
The hardship that she had to endure during her stay there. <br>
I wish I could ask how she got through the pain on hearing that her mother was no longer alive on her arrival back to Makkah. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish I could meet Aaisha bint Abu Bakr. <br>
Another beloved wife of Nabi ﷺ.<br>
I would ask her how it was to share such a special bond with Nabi ﷺ. <br>
I would ask about the happiness she felt when Nabi ﷺ would be around. I would ask about her father Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه the closest friend of Rasoolullah ﷺ.<br>
And I would ask her about the sadness the day Nabi ﷺ departed from the dunya. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish i could meet <br>
Faatimah bint Muhammad رضي الله عنه. <br>
So i could ask her about her life, <br>
How it felt being the most beloved daughter to her father. <br>
How it felt being the wife of such a great man, Ali رضى الله عنه.<br>
How did she manage to do so much of tiresome chores by herself without any complaint. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Oh how I wish! <br>
How I wish I could meet some of the Sahabiya رضي الله عنهما .<br>
I could mention endless names. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I would ask them how it felt sending their husbands and sons off for Jihaad knowing they may never see them again. <br>
I would ask how they lived so simply, yet they were content. <br>
I would ask them countless questions. <br>
And I would be captivated by their answers,<br>
By their stories of war, sacrifice, love, patience, honesty, honor, death and difficulties. <br>
I would no doubt be left spell bound by their answers. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I would ask them to guide and teach me how to be patient and Allah fearing. <br>
How to be a good wife, mother and daughter. <br>
Oh how I wish I could meet them. <br>
What perfect role models they are for the Muslimahs of the Ummah if only we took heed. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Unfortunately we won't get to meet them now, or anytime here in Dunya. <br>
But we can read and learn about their lives. <br>
And we can take lessons from their lives and try to amulate them so that we too can attain closeness to Allah. <br>
So that we can attain Jannah and be united with them there, Insha'Allah... </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>You cannot dress however you want (short tight clothing, no hijab, perfume etc). </i><br>
<i>You cannot act however you want (immoral, immodest, interact with non Mehrams). </i><br>
<i>You cannot follow whoever you want (actresses, singers, make up artist etc). </i><br>
<i>And then hope to be with the Sahabiya رضي الله عنهما in Jannah.  It doesn't work like that. </i><br>
<i>If you want Jannah, and you want to get the good fortune of meeting the Sahabah and Sahabiya رضي الله عنهما Then you need to follow their lifestyle and the Sunnah of Rasoolullah ﷺ</i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>You can't live and love the Kuffar lifestyle and then expect to receive Jannah and all its joys. </b><br>
<b>No. </b><br>
<b>You need to act Muslim and look Muslim. </b><br>
<b>You need to live like a Muslim. </b><br>
<b>Follow the righteous, don't go against the laws of Allah and make dua.</b> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Then, Insha'Allah, through Allahs infinite mercy He will afford us the good fortune of being with them in Jannah.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Always remember, <br>
"You will be with who you love (on the day of Qiyaamah)"</p>
<p dir="ltr"><u>And</u> if you love someone, you'll follow their way and you will do everything possible to get a chance to be with them. <br>
You won't just say you wish you could meet them and then do everything in your power to stay away from them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">May Allah grant me and everyone Ikhlaas and the ability to practice and may He through His mercy join us with the Sahabah رضي الله عنهما in Jannah.. <br>
Aameen </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-87539374527094964552017-02-08T01:12:00.001-08:002017-02-08T02:24:10.844-08:00Don't Be Bitter. Be Better <p dir="ltr">People will hurt you, in a variety of different ways.. <br>
Sometimes knowingly and other times unknowingly.. <br>
But, no matter what other people may do too you, or how they behave towards you, you should never be nasty to them or do the same bad things to them..<br>
Why you may ask? <br>
Because we should be the better person, the better Muslim. <br>
Follow the example of our Nabi ﷺ, he preferred to forgive people rather then to take revenge. He forgave people no matter how nasty they had been to him. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Rasoolullah ﷺ said, </i><br>
<i>"You do not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness." (Bukhari) </i></p>
<p dir="ltr">We should strive to do the same. Forgive, no Matter how hard it is (and yes i know it can be really hard), be nice to the person no matter how horrible they are to you..<br>
Never wish bad or make bad duas for anyone.<br>
Because we will be answerable for everything we say and do. <br>
If they hurt us, they will be answerable and not us.. <br>
But if we then go and cause the same hurt or worse to them then we're answerable too. <br>
And that makes us the same as them, or worse perhaps. <br>
Its better not to retaliate, in any <u>way</u> whatsoever, leave it in the hands of Allah. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>It is narrated that once A person started verbally abusing Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) while Rasoolullah ﷺ was also sitting there.  Because Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) gave no reply Rasoolullah ﷺ was impressed and kept smiling. However, when the persons abuse became too much, Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) replied some of what he was saying. This angered Rasoolullah ﷺ and he left. Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu)  then met Rasoolullah ﷺ and asked, "O Rasoolullah ﷺ! You were sitting there while he was swearing at me but when i replied to some of his abuse, you became angry and left?"  Rasoolullah ﷺ replied, "There was an angel with you who was responding on your behalf. However, when you started replying to some of his abuse, shaytaan arrived and I could not sit with shaytaan."</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">We learn from this that no matter what people say or how much they may abuse or insult you (whether it is in your presence or your absence) remain silent and don't ever try to go after them or retaliate... <br>
Allah will retaliate on your behalf Insha'Allah. <br>
We also learn that no matter who you are, you'll always get people who will not like you. Subhan'Allah, how great was Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu), yet this person was swearing and shouting at him.<br>
If a person as wonderful and good as him had people who disliked him, then obviously we to will encounter such people. </p>
<p dir="ltr">But no matter what, don't allow people to make you bitter and nasty. <br>
Guard your tongue, though it is small the damage it causes is huge, and sometimes irreparable.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>"The tongue is like a lion, if you let it lose it will wound someone -  Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (Radi-Allahu-Anhu)"</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">Don't mention the faults of others.<br>
Dont lie, Don't backbite,  Don't slander etc. <br>
Think before you speak.<br>
We all have and continue to just talk without thinking, we are so careless. (may Allah forgive me first and everyone else). </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>"</i><u><i>H</i></u><i>adhrat Abu Moosa Al Ash'ari Radi-Allahu-Anhu reports that some people asked Rasoolullah ﷺ, "Whose Islam is the best (who is the best Muslim)?" Rasoolullah ﷺ replied, "The one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe." (Bukhari) </i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>"Whosoever protects ones tongue from mentioning the fault of another, Allah will conceal his faults." (Mishkaat)</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">The world needs more kind people, more people who wish good for others, more people who are willing to forgive. <br>
Soften your heart, be good no matter what others do, don't let them change you. <br>
Our Beloved ﷺ has set a perfect way of life for us to follow. <br>
Yes we are weak, And we often cannot or do not follow it. But Insha'Allah we can aim to amullate him in as many ways possible.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Always strive to be a better person and a better Muslim.<br>
Dont let others influence you with bad habits and traits. Keep good company. <br>
And when you do come across people who are nasty, give them a huge smile and be extra nice, extra kind and extra caring towards them, Insha'Allah you will be rewarded for your goodness and Insha'Allah they will get influenced and change their ways.. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Rasoolullah ﷺ said </i><br>
<i>"None of you truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (Bukhari) </i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Rasoolullah ﷺ Said, </i><br>
<i>"I guarantee a house in Jannah for one who gives up arguing, even if he is right; and i Guarantee a house in Jannah for one who gives up lying even for the sake of fun; and I guarantee a house in the highest part of Jannah for one who has good manners. (Abu Dawood) </i></p>
<p dir="rtl"><i>وَجَعَلْنَا بَعْضَكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ فِتْنَةً أَتَصْبِرُونَ وَكَانَ رَبُّكَ بَصِيرًا</i><br>
<i>"And We have made some of you a trial for others; will you bear patiently? And your Lord is ever Seeing."(Surah Furqan:Verse 20)</i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>May Allah grant me first the ability to practice and everyone else.. Aameen</b> </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-13556296411829467832017-01-07T05:59:00.001-08:002017-01-07T06:06:09.462-08:00Don't Aim For Perfection <p dir="ltr">No one is a perfect Muslim. <br>
No one can ever claim to be a perfect Muslim, because we're human, and we will never achieve perfection. <br>
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to be good Muslims, it doesn't mean we should stop trying to better ourselves.<br>
Each one of us are sinners, we are weak and often we succumb to our desires. <br>
We succumb to the temptations that are all around us. <br>
But each one of us has the ability to repent. <br>
Allah is the most Merciful, and He is the most patient, and He loves those who repent and turn to Him. <br>
So no matter how many times we fall into the trap of sin, we should stand up and repent. <br>
Obviously we shouldn't just sin and then say I'll repent afterwards. <br>
But if we do fall into some sin, which in this day and age seems inevitable, then we shouldn't just continue doing it and think theres no use repenting I'm doomed now. <br>
Once we realise what we doing is wrong we should try and stop it and rectify ourselves. <br>
And remember <u>c</u>hange doesn't happen overnight. Maybe we'll find ourselves trapped in the sin over again, but each time we need to rebuke ourselves, and we need to repent and then try harder to stop. <br>
No matter how many times you sin NEVER lose hope in Allahs mercy, continue repenting. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم said </b><br>
<b>"All of the children of Adam are sinners and the best of sinners are those who repent." (Tirmidhi) </b></p>
<p dir="ltr">So keep going. <br>
Keep trying to become a better Muslim. <br>
Yes we will fall and falter along the way. <br>
Yes we'll experience spiritual highs, and also spiritual lows. <br>
Due to our weak nature we may not reach where we want to be,but don't be to hard on yourself, keep going and do what you can. <br>
The important thing is that we never give up trying to be the best Muslims. <br>
Maybe as a result of us trying again and again even though we may fail, and because of our effort to be good Allah will have mercy on us and grant us Jannah... </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>"In the sight of Allah the best action most loved by Him is the one done consistently even if it is little."</b><br>
<b>(Bukhari & Muslim) </b><br></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Narrated Abu Huraira Radi-Allahu-Anhu </b><br>
<b>The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, and the nights."</b><br>
<b>(Bukhari) </b></p>
<p dir="rtl"><i><b>قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِن رَّحْمَةِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ</b></i><br>
<i><b>O my servants! who have acted extravagantly against their own souls, do not despair of the mercy of Allah; surely Allah forgives the faults altogether; surely He is the Forgiving the Merciful.</b></i><br>
<i><b>(Surah Az-Zumar, Verse 53) </b></i></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593580159164426633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692522559061281917.post-61163224587965432822016-10-13T01:13:00.001-07:002016-10-13T01:13:58.834-07:00Have Faith In Allah <p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even when the darkness thats overcome you makes you stumble. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even when you feel your situation is hopeless.. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even though things are not going your way. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even when your heart feels exhausted and all you want to do is cry. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even if you feel like you can't stand anymore. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even though you don't want to carry on trying anymore. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah even when everything else is failing. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Have faith in Allah! <br>
He will never let you down. <br>
He will guide you through everything. <br>
He will assist you in the toughest situations. </p>
<p dir="ltr">When you feel like its the end and your world is crumbling. <br>
When u feel like this is it. I can't go on anymore. <br>
Just have faith in Allah. <br>
Have faith in Allah... </p>
<p dir="rtl"><i>وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا</i><br>
<i>And rely on Allah; and Allah is sufficient for a Protector</i><br>
<i>(Surah Ahzaab : Verse 3)</i></p>
<p dir="rtl"><i>فَاللَّهُ خَيْرٌ حَافِظًا وَهُوَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ</i><br>
<i>Allah is the best Keeper, and He is the most Merciful of the merciful ones</i><br>
<i>(Surah Yusuf : Verse 64)</i></p>
<p dir="rtl"><i>رَبِّي عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ</i><br>
<i><u>My</u></i><i> Lord, on Him do I rely and to Him do I turn time after </i><i><u>time</u></i><br>
<i>(Surah Ash-Shuara : Verse 10)</i></p>
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