Dealing with Hardships & virtue of being patience in the life of a believer!! ( Part1 )

We give thanks to Allah سبحانه و تعالى and we testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that the Prophet ﷺ is His servant and Messenger sent to the world to guide us to the truth.

Today our topic on which we are are here to discuss is Dealing with Hardships & virtue of being patience in the life of a believer!!  (where most of us lack patience except those whom Allah has blessed). Now we are living in an era where we are surrounded by test , calamity & bunch of problems everyday. Hardship is an inevitable experience in our lives. Each one of us will encounter pain, loss, fear, anxiety, sadness, and grief in our journey to Allah. 

The prophets and righteous people are afflicted the most, and their rewards are the highest.

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most severely tested are the Prophets, and then the righteous. One of them would be tested with poverty until he could find nothing to cover himself but a cloak. One of them would rejoice in a trial just as one of you rejoices in prosperity.”Sunan Ibn Mājah 4024

But never forget this Ayah 

Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity.

(Surah Baqarah, Quran 2:286)

But do you know that Allah test us for a reason!! 

Let me mention a few reasons from the big list of reasons.

Allah is give us the opportunity to grow closer to Him through our good deeds and acts of worship.

It is He who created death and life to test which of you is best in deed.(67:2)

Sign of Faith

“Do people think they will not be tested because they say, ‘We have faith?’ We had certainly tried those who lived before them to make sure who were truthful in their faith and who were liars(29:2-3).”

Sign of Allah’s Love

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whenever Allah wills good for a person, He subjects him to adversity”(Al-Bukhari and others)

Imam Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah رحمه الله "Calamities, trials and tests are signs of love from Allah for the believers. They are comparable to a cure; although it may be bitter, you accept it because it is from the one whom you love; and to Allah belongs the best example."[Ighaathatul Lahfan” p. 286]

Expiations of Sins

Like a blacksmith who melts gold and silver in a furnace to remove its dross, Allah likewise puts us to trial in order to remove our spiritual defects such that only our best qualities remain.

The Prophet ﷺ said: Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it(sahih al Buhari)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet said:“Hardships continue to befall a believing man and woman in their body, family, and property, until they meet Allah burdened with no sins” (At-Tirmidhi)

Ranks in Paradise elevated by hardship.

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, a man may have a rank with Allah that he does not achieve by his good deeds. Thus, Allah continues to put him to trial with what he hates until he reaches the rank destined for him.”Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 575

How should a believer deal the hardship?

We must understand the truthfulness of this life, we Should know that if we are believers and sincere in our faith Allah will test us. So as a true believers we are supposed to remain patient in times of difficulty, think good of his lord regardless, put the trust upon him  and wait for relief. We should respond our trials with an optimistic spirit, having good thoughts and good assumptions about Allah, and striving to obey Allah inwardly and outwardly as we navigate such challenges in life.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah, Glorified and Exalted, said: 'I am as My slave thinks of Me, and I am with him wherever he remembers Me.' By Allah, Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His servant than one of you would be upon finding his lost camel in a barren desert. 'Whoever draws nearer to Me by a hand span, I draw nearer to him by a cubit; and whoever draws nearer to Me by a cubit, I draw nearer to him by a fathom; and whoever comes towards Me walking, I go to him running'" [Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]

Al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Verily the believer thinks positively of his Lord, therefore he does righteous deeds, and the evildoer thinks negatively of his Lord, therefore he does evil deeds.

Some among us with weaker faith might think they are being punished unjustly and they do not deserve to be in such situations. Some others might blindly believe the advices of enemies of Islam and fall in the trap of shaithan away from their creator.  This is not the way and reasoning of true believers.

to be continued Insha Allah 

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Let's connect to the Book of Allah in this blessed month!!

The blessed month of Ramadan is finally here and Alhamdulillah, we’ve been given another opportunity to fast, worship Allah (SWT), and spend our days becoming better Muslims. One of the most important aspects of Ramadan is connecting with the Quran by understanding its message. As  Allah mentioned that the Quran was revealed in this blessed month of Ramadhan. 

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ ۚ (2:185)

Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the decisive authority. Baqarah ayah 185

So lets try our best to connect with the book of Allah, here are few tips to Connect to The Quran. This a reminder for me first of all and then to you.

Feel that Quran is the Source of  guidance.

Allah says in his book:

ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًۭى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ

“This is the book of which there is no doubt, a guidance for those mindful of Allah” Surah Baqarah, Ayah 2

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “By this book (the Qur’an), Allah would exalt (to a high status) some peoples and degrade others.” [Reported by Muslim 817]

Recite as much as You can

Try to complete at least one khatmah/khatam of the Qur’ān. However, if you managed to complete one last year, aim to increase your khatmah by one and complete two this year. If You are a beginner try as much as you can. Tip You may keep a target of 20 pages a day, divide the number of pages to recite as convenient to you.

Ibn al-Qayyim, the great scholar, wrote, “There is nothing more beneficial for the heart than reading the Quran with contemplation and reflection.”

 

Hope the reward for your recitation from Allah.

When you recite expect the reward from  Allah alone, and feel that you are in the presence of the noble angels.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with him her, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “Whoever recites the Quran and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). Moreover, whoever recites the Quran and stutters with it, and it is difficult for him, will have a double reward.” [Reported by Muslim 798]

Learn the Quran and teach others.

We find most Muslims are traditional reciters of Quran, many of us end up reciting Quran for the sake of reciting the Quran during Ramadhan. The Quran is a guiding force in our lives, it brings us closer to Allah which will allow us to develop a meaningful relationship with Allah (SWT) and as a result, lead us to become better Muslims. And also we are rewarded for every letters and so many rewards and benefits by learning the Quran. This Quran will even intercede for us on the Day of Judgement. It has been sent down to us so we can understand the purpose of our existence and why we were created.
Pick a sūrah or a collection of sūrahs, and then read or listen to the tafsīr (explanation) of these sūrahs. Focus on them in this month. Then we may teach others to be rewarded.

كِتَـٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَـٰرَكٌۭ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ

“This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, so you may reflect upon its verses, and the people of of reason may be mindful” Surah Sad, Ayah 29

‘Uthman ibn ‘Affân, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “The best among you is the one who learns the Quran and then teaches it.” [Reported by Al-Bukhari 5027]

Ponder and reflect on the Qur’ān (tadabbur).

Recitation of the Qur’ān is not enough. Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) tells us: 

كِتَـٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَـٰرَكٌۭ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ٢٩

“This is a blessed Book which We revealed to you, that they may reflect upon its verses, and those with understanding may take heed.” (38:29)

Reflecting upon the Qur’ān entails thinking over the meaning and the purpose behind an ayah : what is Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) asking me to do here? Deep thinking and reflection allow us to develop a deeper connection with the Qur’ān and will help us to act upon the Qur’ān In sha Allah.

Listen to Quran

Find one recitation of the Qur’an and do your best to listen to it all the way through. Listening to Quran will improving your tajwid, aiding your memorization and providing you with the chance to absorb the beauty of the Qur’ān.

Memorize as much as you can.

Whoever memorizes Qur’aan and acts upon it, Allah will reward him and honor him greatly for that, so that he will rise in status in Paradise to a level commensurate with what he memorized of the Book of Allah.

Al-Tirmidhi (2914) and Abu Dawood (1464) narrated from ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Amr that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “It will be said to the companion of the Qur’aan: Recite and rise in status, recite as you used to recite in the world, for your status will be at the last verse that you recite.” This hadeeth was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 5/218, no. 2240,

Here is beautiful video on Connecting with Quran!!

An article of a muslim woman. Are we oppressed?

Assalamu Alaikum warahmathullahi wa barakathuhu(Peace be upon You all). Before I start my article, I am here to say all those People who call themselves well-wishers of Muslim women,Muslim women freedom fighter, squad against Hijab or any other personality or movements "Islam has Already given us our Due rights and our Freedom and we are not oppressed ; I am here to say I am a happy Muslimah Alhamdullilah (Muslim woman)!!! "The media's portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their "oppression and mystery" seems to contribute to this negative perception.In fact, Islam condemns oppression of any kind of creation whether it is towards a woman or humankind in general or animals and plants.

These people who ever think that a Muslim women has no freedom, status or rights, either they do not know how a woman is treated in Islam (by failing to learn from correct sources) or they really have a wrong definition of these words which I mentioned earlier (freedom, status or rights).

The media and people around us (specially those people who sells beauty related goods ) make us feel worth when we are beautiful for their eyes by make ups, dressing hair, wearing dresses which expose the parts of her beauty (some time they feel it is better to avoid long covering dresses ) or when we speak sweetly, dancing with everyone and dressing for parties and they will only complement those fit their expectations . However, these are not real freedom, status or rights as most people believe blindly. These are type of enslavement set for the female by the communities and media. A woman is not merely a an enjoyment as the ignorant describe her to be. She is main stay, a pillar and integral part of a community or society who should be loved, respected and honored.

What is freedom? These are few answers from google.

• The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
• The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
• The state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable).

If this is freedom alhamdullilah we been provided complete freedom. We are not slaves of creation (people, community, media, business magnets etc.) but the slave of our creator almighty Allah alone. Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. Allah, may He be Glorified, is the Creator of male and female; He is their Lord, the One Whom they worship, and He is far above any injustice:

"And your Lord is not ever unjust to [His] servants" [Fussilat 41:46]
"And your Lord does injustice to no one." [Al-Kahf 18:49]

In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Qur'an says:
And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women. (Al Baqarah 2:226)

The Qur'an, in addressing the believers, often uses the expression, 'believing men and women' to emphasize the equality of men and women in regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits.

Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, the men who guard their private parts and the women who do so, and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.

(Surat Al-'Aĥzāb 33:34)

To be continued Insha Allah.

Allah knows the best

Islam is the best.

Honor of Being a Student of Knowledge!!

Assalamu Alaikum warahmathullahi wa barakathuhu my dear readers (Brothers and Sisters in islam) I am writing this article as I find most of us are not aware of importance of seeking knowledge, If we ask someone among us to seek beneficial knowledge they say "we know how to pray,that is enough" and they ignore our request, some others they say it is not that important. Lets check how important it is to seek knowledge through the words of Allah and sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

• The first verse of Quran was "Read" 

which shows the learning is so important to understand the creator which leads to worshipping the creator“Read!in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created – Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful, He Who taught (the use of) the pen, Taught man that which he knew not” [Quran, 96:1-5].

• It is our duty to seek knowledge

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim(Sunan Ibn Mājah)

• Allah guide them to the Straight path

This should be every muslims Dua to ask Allah to guide them in the Straight path.That is one of the Dua we say at least 17 times in our prayer when Surah al Fathiha is recited.
“And those who strive in Our (cause), – We will certainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with those who do right” [Quran, 29:69].

• Allah Almighty raised the ranks of true people of knowledge
  

Elevated their status revealing the importance of knowledge and people bearing it,
God will raise up, by many degrees, those of you who believe and those who have been given knowledge: He is fully aware of what you do. [Qur’an, 58:11]

• Makes the path to Paradise easy for him

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:Whoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him (Bukhari and Muslim).click to read about Paradise

• To be in on the way of Allah (fee sabeel)

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:Whoever goes out seeking knowledge is in the way of Allah until he returns.(Sunnan at thirmidhi)

• Allah directed Rasoolulluah to Pray to increase the knowledge!

Knowledge is among the most important things as Allah (SWT) directed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to pray to increase the knowledge. Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Qur’an: "And say: My Lord, increase me in knowledge." (Qur’an 20:114)

• Beneficial knowledge can bless us more rewarding even after our death 

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “When a man dies all his deeds come to an end except for three: an ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who prays for him.” (Al-Bukhari)

• Make us feel more humble before the greatness of the creation of Allah (SWT).

“It is only those who have knowledge among His servants that fear Allah." (Qur’an 35:28)

• To guard ourselves against the evil

“…they could devote themselves to studies in religion, and admonish the people when they return to them, – that thus they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil)” [Quran, 9:122].

• To receive blessings of angels, inhabitant of heavens and the earth!!

We need to learn to teach others good which can bring blessings of angels and inhabitant of heavens and the earth!!The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The virtue of the scholar over the worshiper is like my virtue over the least of you. Verily, Allah, his angels, the inhabitants of the heavens and earth, even the ant in his hole and the fish, send blessings upon the one who teaches people what is good.(Tirmidhi)

• Rasullulah loved seeking of knowledge

Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:The virtue of knowledge is more beloved to me than the virtue of worship, and the best of your religion is piety.al-Ādāb lil-Bayhaqī 

Alhamdullilah i have listed few virtues of seeking knowledge. Hope you benefited from this article and please share your knowledge with your friend too. 

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Jannah is my motive that make me love righteous deeds!!! (Part 1)

Assalamualaikum, wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Hope everyone is fine and healthier with the help of Allah. Alhamdullilah we are blessed to be guided by our master (Raab) by best way of life that is Islam. May Allah accept all our good deeds and make us among the Salihoon the righteous one. As Muslims, we all have a big dream which is to enter the Jannah.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Leave the people to do deeds, for verily in Paradise there are a hundred levels, what is between every two levels is like what is between the heavens and the earth. Al-Firdaus is the highest of Paradise and its most expansive, and above that is the Throne of Ar-Rahman (the Most Merciful), and from it, the rivers of Paradise are made to flow forth. So when you ask Allah, ask Him for Al-Firdaus."

And we as Believers that is Our Goal & Hope and will work for it in sha Allah!!As messenger of Allah said "The world is the believer’s prison and the disbeliever’s paradise". As we are in a world  which is filled with desires and love, greed, jealousy etc... Paradise is expensive merchandise, and al-Firdaws al-A‘la is the highest and best part of Paradise. 

Allah says in Surah Nisa verse 123 and 124 : It [i.e., Paradise] is not [obtained] by your wishful thinking nor by that of the People of the Scripture. Whoever does a wrong will be recompensed for it, and he will not find besides Allah a protector or a helper. And whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, while being a believer - those will enter Paradise and will not be wronged, [even as much as] the speck on a date seed.(4:123-124)

In another hadeethIt was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said:The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Paradise is surrounded with difficulties and Hell is surrounded with desires.” Agreed upon. 

So as believers we are supposed to work harder and smarter to reach it.Today I am here to write an article that will contain a few Quran verses and authentic ahadeeth that will help us understand certain good deeds which could help us with our Jannah goal Insha Allah.

Belief in Allah and in His Messengers

“Verily! Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds, shall have the Gardens of Al-Firdaws (the Paradise) for their entertainment” [al-Kahf 18:107].

It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The people of Paradise will be able to see the people in the apartments above them as you see the shining stars on the horizon in the east and the west, because of the differences in their status.” They said: “O Messenger of Allaah, is that the status of the Prophets which no one else will reach besides them?” He said: “No, by the One in Whose hand is my soul, they are men who had faith in Allaah and believed in the Messengers.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2082; Muslim, 2831.

Narrated 'Ubada:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If anyone testifies that None has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone Who has no partners, and that Muhammad is His Slave and His Apostle, and that Jesus is Allah's Slave and His Apostle and His Word which He bestowed on Mary and a Spirit created by Him, and that Paradise is true, and Hell is true, Allah will admit him into Paradise with the deeds which he had done even if those deeds were few." (Junada, the sub-narrator said, " 'Ubada added, 'Such a person can enter Paradise through any of its eight gates he likes.")

Abu Sa‘eed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “O Abu Sa‘eed, whoever is content with Allah as his Lord, Islam as his religion and Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) as his Prophet, Paradise is guaranteed for him.” Abu Sa‘eed wondered at that and said: Say it to me again, O Messenger of Allah. He did that, then he said: “And there is something else by means of which a person will be raised one hundred levels in Paradise, and the distance between each two levels is like the distance between heaven and earth.” He said: What is it, O Messenger of Allah? He said: “Jihad for the sake of Allah, jihad for the sake of Allah.” Muslim narrated in his Saheeh (1884) Sahih al-Bukhari 3435

Do righteous actions for Sake of Allah

And whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, while being a believer - those will enter Paradise and will not be wronged, [even as much as] the speck on a date seed.(4:123-124)

Narrated Abu Aiyub:A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ) "Tell me of such a deed as will make me enter Paradise." The people said, "What is the matter with him? What is the matter with him?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He has something to ask. (What he needs greatly) The Prophet (ﷺ) said: (In order to enter Paradise) you should worship Allah and do not ascribe any partners to Him, offer prayer perfectly, pay the Zakat and keep good relations with your Kith and kin." Sahih al-Bukhari 1396

Forgiveness and Mercy of Allah

Narrated `Aisha:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and receive good news because one's good deeds will not make him enter Paradise." They asked, "Even you, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?" He said, "Even I, unless and until Allah bestows His pardon and Mercy on me."Sahih al-Bukhari 6467

Narrated Abu Huraira:I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The good deeds of any person will not make him enter Paradise." (i.e., None can enter Paradise through his good deeds.) They (the Prophet's companions) said, 'Not even you, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?' He said, "Not even myself, unless Allah bestows His favor and mercy on me." So be moderate in your religious deeds and do the deeds that are within your ability: and none of you should wish for death, for if he is a good doer, he may increase his good deeds, and if he is an evil doer, he may repent to Allah."

Sincere Dua

Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"Whoever asks Allah (s.w.t) Paradise three times, Paradise says: 'O Allah, admit him into Paradise', and whoever seeks refuge from the Fire three times, the Fire says: 'O Allah, save him from the Fire.'"

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise will say: 'O Allah, admit him to Paradise.' And whoever seeks protection from Hell three times, Hell will say: 'O Allah, protect him from the Fire.'" Sunan an-Nasa'i 5521 (Sahih)

Recite this Simple dua!!

‘Umar reported God’s messenger as saying that if anyone says on entering the market, “There is no god but God alone who has no partner, to whom belongs the dominion, to whom praise is due, who gives life and causes death while He is living and does not die, in whose hand is good, and who is omnipotent,”

 لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, yuhyee wa yumeetu, wa Huwa hayyun laa yamootu, biyadihil-khayru, wa Huwa alaa kulli shayin Qadeer.

God will record for him a million good deeds, obliterate from him a million evil deeds, raise him a million degrees, and build him a house in paradise.Mishkat al-Masabih 2431

These Beautiful Qualities

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: I guarantee a house in the surroundings of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he were in the right, a house in the middle of Paradise for a man who avoids lying even if he were joking, and a house in the upper part of Paradise for a man who made his character good.

Allah knows the best and we ask Allah to guide us to the correct path!!! Insha Allah will continue with more Tips in sha Allah.

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The Noble Quran is the eternal miracle of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing be upon him, because all the miracles of the prophets ended with their death, except our Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, whose miracle is still preserved. This everlasting miracle is The Book of Allah and His Revealed Speech that:

لَّا يَأْتِيهِ الْبَاطِلُ مِن بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَلَا مِنْ خَلْفِهِ ۖ تَنزِيلٌ مِّنْ حَكِيمٍ حَمِيدٍ - 41:42

Falsehood cannot approach it from before it or from behind it; [it is] a revelation from a [Lord who is] Wise and Praiseworthy. (41:42)

I remember these words of Allah (A few verses of Quran) that orders us to ponder. subhanahu wa thaala :

أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ اللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا - 4:82

Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.(4:82)

أَفَغَيْرَ اللَّهِ أَبْتَغِي حَكَمًا وَهُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكُمُ الْكِتَابَ مُفَصَّلًا ۚ

[Say], "Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book explained in detail?"(6:114)

كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَارَكٌ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوا آيَاتِهِ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ - 38:29

[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.

أَوَلَمْ يَتَفَكَّرُوا فِي أَنفُسِهِم ۗ مَّا خَلَقَ اللَّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ وَأَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ۗ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ النَّاسِ بِلِقَاءِ رَبِّهِمْ لَكَافِرُونَ - 30:8

Do they not contemplate within themselves? Allah has not created the heavens and the earth and what is between them except in truth and for a specified term. And indeed, many of the people, in [the matter of] the meeting with their Lord, are disbelievers.

May Allah Guide us and help us learn this Quran with its understanding and to apply it to our lives; I found it this particular dua very Special, so I am posting it here;

اللهم إني عبدك وابن عبدك وابن أمتك ناصيتي بيدك ماض في حكمك عدل في قضاؤك ، أسألك بكل اسم هو لك سميت به نفسك أو أنزلته في كتابك أو علمته أحدا من خلقك أو استأثرت به في علم الغيب عندك أن تجعل القرآن ربيع قلبي و نور صدري وجلاء حزني وذهاب همي 

“O Allah, I am your slave, the son of your slave. My forelock is in Your Hand. Your judgment of me is inescapable. Your trial of me is just. I am invoking You by all the names that You call Yourself, that You have taught to anyone in Your creation, that You have mentioned in Your Book, or that You have kept unknown. Let the Qur’an be delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness and the pacifier of my worries.” (Source: Musnad Ahmad # 1/391)

Informed about HUMAN DEVELOPMENT before 1400 years!!

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وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ مِن سُلَالَةٍ مِّن طِينٍ - 23:12
ثُمَّ جَعَلْنَاهُ نُطْفَةً فِي قَرَارٍ مَّكِينٍ - 23:13
ثُمَّ خَلَقْنَا النُّطْفَةَ عَلَقَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْعَلَقَةَ مُضْغَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْمُضْغَةَ عِظَامًا فَكَسَوْنَا الْعِظَامَ لَحْمًا ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَاهُ خَلْقًا آخَرَ ۚ فَتَبَارَكَ اللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ الْخَالِقِينَ - 23:14

We created man from an extract of clay. Then We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging.. Then We made the sperm-drop into an alaqah (leech, suspended thing, and blood clot), and We made the alaqah into a mudghah (chewed-like substance), and We made [from] mudghah (chewed-like substance), bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.[Noble Quran 23:12-14]

1.First stage : We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging

2.Second Stage :We made the sperm-drop into an alaqah
Literally the Arabic word alaqah has 3 meanings:

• leech
• suspended thing
• blood clot

3.Third stage: We made the alaqah into a mudghah (chewed-like substance or lump)

 mentioned in the verse is the mudghah stage. The Arabic word mudghah(الْمُضْغَة) means "chewed-like substance or lump" If one were to take a piece of gum and chew it in his mouth, and then compare it with the embryo at the mudghah stage, we would conclude that they would be almost identical because of the somites at the back of the embryo that 'somewhat resemble teeth marks in a chewed substance.'

4: fourth stage: We made [from] mudghah (chewed-like substance), bones, and We covered the bones with flesh

5 fifth Stage :We developed him into another creation(complete).

How could Muhammad (pbuh) have possibly known all this even before 1400 years ago, when scientists have only recently discovered this using advanced equipment and powerful microscopes which did not exist at that time? (Electronic microscope was build in 1931)

Professor Emeritus Keith L. Moore is one of the world’s most prominent scientists in the fields of anatomy and embryology and is the author of the book entitled The Developing Human, which has been translated into eight languages. In 1981, during the Seventh Medical Conference in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Professor Moore said: “It has been a great pleasure for me to help clarify statements in the Quran about human development. It is clear to me that these statements must have come to Muhammad from God, because almost all of this knowledge was not discovered until many centuries later. This proves to me that Muhammad must have been a messenger of God.”

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Thirty Ayat that will intercede on behalf of its reciter !

A sister in Islam narrated a story which I have no witness about its truthfulness, she informed me about the death of a sister whose Qabr (grave) smelled like fragrances of flowers, her husband was asked about her good deeds and he informed people that his wife never missed a night without reciting surah al Mulk. After hearing this particular story I was interested in this particular surah and wanted to know more about it, so these are the hadiths I found regarding the virtue of Surah al Mulk.

Imam Ahmad recorded from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that Allah’s Messenger (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said,

“Verily, there is a chapter in the Qur'an which contains thirty Ayat that will intercede on behalf of its reciter until he is forgiven. (It is): 'Blessed be He in Whose Hand is the dominion( Tabaarak Alathi bi yadihi’l-mulk).’”

[This Hadith was collected by At-Tirmidhi and the four Sunan Compilers. At-Tirmidhi said concerning it, “This is a Hasan Hadith.”]

In another narration :It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: 

“A soorah from the Qur’aan containing thirty verses will intercede for a man so that he will be forgiven. It is the soorah Tabaarak Alathi bi yadihi’l-mulk [i.e., Soorat al-Mulk].” 

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2891; Abu Dawood, 1400; Ibn Maajah, 3786.(Hasan)

In another narration :It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood said: Whoever reads Tabaarak allaahi bi yadihi’l-mulk [i.e., Soorat al-Mulk] every night, Allaah will protect him from the torment of the grave. At the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) we used to call it al-maani’ah (that which protects). In the Book of Allaah it is a soorah which, whoever recites it every night has done very well.

Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 6/179; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb, 1475.

These were the authentic hadeeths i could find among many hadeeths regarding this surah, So let us try our best to add this surah in our day to day life.
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How can i be among the Successful people?

All praise is for Allaah, Lord of the Worlds, who ordered us to follow His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) and to call to His Way, and may Allaah send praises and blessings of peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family, his companions, and those who truly follow them until the Day of Judgement.

Today my topic will be about calling people from darkness to light which is called Dawah.When the word da’wah is mentioned, we are generally talking about enjoining the good (Al-Ma’roof: Islamic monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding the evil (Al-Munkar: Polytheism, disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden) to Muslims as well as non-Muslims.

Allah says in the quran “Let there be a group of people amongst you inviting to all that is good, enjoining al-ma`roof [i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do] and forbidding al-Munkar [polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden]. And it is they who are successful.” [al-Qur’aan, Aal `Imraan (3):104]


Who are these group of people?

Da’wah is recognised by the majority of scholars as being obligatory upon every Muslim. Therefore by the act of da’wah we can fulfill our obligation and gain the love of  Allah .

And prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said “Convey from me, even one verse.” [al-Bukhaaree]

Conveying the message therefore does not require a high level of scholarship, it is in fact a responsibility of each and every Muslim, according to his or her ability.

Why is it So important?

1.Get closer to Allah.

“…And My slave does not come close to Me with anything more beloved to Me than what I have made obligatory upon him. My slave continues to come nearer to Me through voluntary deeds until I love him, and when I love him, I become his ears with which he hears, I become his sight with which he sees, I become his hands with which he strikes, I become his legs with which he strides. If he asks Me, I shall surely grant his request.” [Bukhari]

2.To be among successful people

“Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining Al-Ma’roof (Islamic monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (Polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). And it is they who are successful.” [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 104]

3.To be the best of the people

He says: You are the best of peoples, taken out for mankind. You enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and believe in Allah. (Al-Imran:11O)

4.It is better than having the best of camel.

The Prophet(sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam)  in relation to this says:“By Allah, if a single person is guided by Allah through you, it will be better for you than the best of camels.” [Bukhari]

5.Ongoing charity after death

If a person is guided by you and he continue to do good deed from him his generation and friends ;even if you are dead you will be rewarded.

As the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) perfectly says:“When a man dies, his good deeds come to an end except three: on going charity, beneficial knowledge and righteous offspring who will pray for him.” [Muslim]

To be among successful

6.You can help yourself escape from the questioning of Allah on the day of judgement.

The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam)  talked about the consequences of those who do not spread possessed knowledge:“Whoever is asked about some knowledge that he knows, then he conceals it, he will be bridled with bridle of fire.” [Tirmidhi]

7.To be in the supplication of Allah his angels and all those in the earth

Also, as the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) says:
“God, His angels and all those in the Heavens and on Earth, even ants in their ant-hills and fish in the water, call down blessings on those who instruct others in beneficial knowledge.” [Tirmidhi]

Visiting my Sick brother or sister can make seventy thousand angels pray for me !

Assalamu Alikum Warahmathullahi wa barakathuhu

My dear sisters and brothers in Islam ,Today my article will be about virtue of visiting the sick.As we know we are so busy these days working and enjoying the blessings given to us , but as a Muslim we are not even ready to fulfill the right of our brother in Islam. Do you all know visiting a sick brother is a right of him which we should fulfill? 

It was mentioned in a hadith Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Every Muslim has five rights over another Muslim (i.e., he has to perform five duties for another Muslim): to return the greetings, to visit the sick, to accompany funeral processions, to accept an invitation, to respond to the sneezer [i.e., to say: 'Yarhamuk-Allah (may Allah bestow His Mercy on you),' when the sneezer praises Allah]."
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

what is the Virtue of Visiting sick?

In this Para let us speak about the virtue of visiting a sick brother or a sister according the sunnah (tradition) so that we can strive to be among the good  doers. Without delay let us discuss the virtues of visiting the sick .

'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "When a Muslim visits a sick Muslim at dawn, seventy thousand angels keep on praying for him till dusk. If he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels keep on praying for him till the morning; and he will have (his share of) reaped fruits in Jannah."[At- Tirmidhi].

In another hadith:
Thauban (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who visits his brother in Faith, will remain engaged in picking the fresh fruits from the garden of Jannah till he returns."[Muslim].

According to al-Tirmidhi (2008), the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever visits a sick person or visits a brother in Islam, a caller cries out to him: ‘May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you occupy a dignified position in Paradise’.” Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

What should i do when i visit my sick brother or sister?

Let us learn through the tradition of prophet what to do when we visit our sick brother or sister.

When the Prophet (ﷺ) visited any ailing member of his family, he would touch the sick person with his right hand and would supplicate:
‏"‏اللهم رب الناس، أذهب البأس، واشف، أنت الشافي لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك، شفاءً لا يغادر سقماً”
"Allahumma Rabban-nasi, adhhibil-ba'sa, washfi, Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifaan la yughadiru saqaman[O Allah! the Rubb of mankind! Remove this disease and cure (him or her)! You are the Great Curer. There is no cure but through You, which leaves behind no disease]."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When you visit a sick or a dying person, you should utter good words because the angels say `Amin' at what you say.'' She added: When Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) died, I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, Abu Salamah has died." He (ﷺ) directed me to supplicate thus: "Allahummaghfir li wa lahu, wa a`qibni minhu `uqba hasanatan [O Allah, forgive me and him, and bestow upon me a better future (give me a better substitute)]." So I supplicated as he directed, and Allah gave me a man who was better for me than Abu Salamah (i.e., the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)). (The Prophet (ﷺ) married Umm Salamah afterwards.)[Muslim].

One should not sit too long with the sick person rather the visit should be short so that it does not cause any hardship to him or his family. Haashiyat Ibn Qaasim, 3/12; al-Sharh al-Mumti’, 5/174
 (View of the scholars )

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Few tips to Increase your Relationship with Quran!!!

Assalamu alikum (peace be upon you).Most of recite Quran without any understanding which   will make no changes in our lives. For example think you are reading a physics book and someone ask you “Can you explain me this chapter which you are reading  ?" and if your answer to him was “Sorry i have no idea" Then the questioner will tell please don't waste your time reading this book if it is of no use. It is same in our Muslim umma today they say i finished reading this chapter of Quran so and so.... But when asked what did you understand or what is the lesson you got from this chapter? They say "No idea".

Here we do not advice you not to recite Quran, but We say recite Quran with understanding. We can find many hadith of holy prophet (sal) on reciting quran such as" Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have TWICE that reward.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] " and in another hadith narrated by Ibn Mas'oad RadiyAllahu `anhu says that Rasullullah Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam said, "Whoever reads one letter of the Book of Allah is credited with one blessing and one blessing is equal to tenfold the like thereof in its reward. I do not say that الم (Alif Lam Meem) is one letter, but '(ا )' (Alif) is one letter, ' ( ل )’ (Lam) is one letter, and '( م )' (Meem) is one letter." (Tirmidhi)

Why do we say we need to that we need to understand Quran while reciting it. Because Allah says in his Quran "And we have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?" [Al Qamar: The Moon: 17].From This Ayah it is clear that Quran was made easy to remember and understands and Allah ask is there anyone who will learn or take lesson from it?.And Mu'az Juhani RadiyAllahu `anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam said, "Whoever reads the Qur'an and acts upon what is con­tained in it, his parents will be made to wear a crown on the Day of Judgment, the brightness of which will excel that of the sun, if the same were within your worldly houses. So, what do you think about the person who himself acts upon it?" (Ahmad, Abu Dawud) So where are we heading to?? .We Give priority to other leanings and understandings while forgetting to learn our guidance for this temporary life. But some others completely forgot Quran as if they are going to live on this earth always. May Allah protect us from being such people!

Now let us discuss how to increase the connection with the Quran?

 First Feel Allah is addressing you directly

Take all the verses are related to you and is for you personally

Know all these verses were planned to hear or recite for you

Quran is a reminder so its verses are relevant to you

When reciting or recited concentrate on what is read to you

Understand its meaning if you don't take steps to understand Quran

Imagine wherever it is possible to imagine, when Allah mentions about signs, jannah or hell or etc

Ask Allah to help you to receive admonition from Quranic verses.

Evaluate you past day or night to present and check constantly.

Plan yourself to understand and learn Quran (in future how would you improve)

Propagate what you learn (convey others your learning)

These tips were taken from Understand the Quran academy. Dr.Abdulazeez Abdulraheem

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Amazing time for Supplicating .....part1

1 .The Last Third Of The Night

Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (SWT)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?."' [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi] 

Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: 'The closest any worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do so.'[at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih] 

2.  Between Adhan and Iqamah 

Anas (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.' 
[Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]

3. During The Rain 

Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa'ad (RA): that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain'. [Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah] 

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls' [reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]. 

4. The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and Opression

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (RA), 'Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and Allah (SWT)' [Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim] 

The prophet (SAW) declared, 'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan] 

5. The Traveler

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

Are you a stranger in this world (part 2)?

Assalamu alikum warahmathulla my dear reader i thought of writing and gathering some hadith related to us Muslims (strangers in this world). I was request to write another article about strangers after my firt article alhamdullilah i am trying my best. First of all this article is written to please Allah subhanahu wa tha ala and then all my readers and visitors.

Who are Strangers( Ghurabaa’)?

The Ghurabaa’(Strangers) are those who submit to Allah (swt) exclusively, and follow the Sharee’ah in every aspect of their life. They worship, obey and follow none but Allah, whilst associating no man, woman or object with Him. Their example to follow is the Messenger (saw) and his companions (ra). Tawheed is their attribute as they offer their ritual acts to none but almighty Allah:

“Say: ‘Verily, my Salaat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists).’” ( al-An’aam, 6: 162)

They are far away from the majority, acting upon the divine information Allah has sent to mankind:
And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah . They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying.(6:116)

Be happy we are strangers to the world

As It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.’”Sunan Ibn Majah 3986

Characteristics of the Strangers

1. The first of those characteristics is that they single out Allaah
2. follow the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam), and taking his words over the words of other creation.
3. having sabr (patience) in this upon the hardships
4. Love one another for sake of Allah
5. Living to enter jannah\

If you have not read Are you a stranger in this world (part 1 & 3)? click
Are you a stranger in this world? (part 1)

Are you a stranger in this world (part 3)?( in more deeper sense!!)

Do you want Allah to conceal your mistakes?

As a Muslim we have certain duty to be fulfill toward our fellow Muslim brother or sister.we are bond to care and help each other in need and enjoin  good deeds and in need of advice we need to advice him/her and conceal his/her mistake from others. Today in this article I am willing to write about concealing or hiding the fault of a fellow brother or a sister. By exposing ones fault or mistake Muslim brother/sister they go through pain , stress and disappointment ,a believer do not leave his fellow Muslim under such trial as

The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon) said: “The likeness of the believers in their mutual love, mercy and compassion is that of the body; when one part of it is in pain, the rest of the body joins it in restlessness and fever.” Al-Bukhaari (6011) and Muslim (2586) 

All of us are human and we commit sins and do mistake but best among us repent our mistake as soon as we commit.Some of them commit sin or mistakes but they do not do it openly. Anyone who comes to know of that has to advise the person and cover his faults. And some of them commit sin openly. They should also be advised, and others should be warned against them to whatever extent is appropriate.

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying: The servant (who conceals) the faults of others in this world, Allah would conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection. [Sahih Muslim]

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Beware of suspicion, for it is the worst of false tales and don't look for the other's faults and don't spy and don't hate each other, and don't desert (cut your relations with) one another. O Allah's slaves, be brothers!" - Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 8 Number 717

Narrated Aisha: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "I do not like to speak of anyone's faults even if I should receive such and such." Tirmidhi

And on another occasion: "Each of you is the mirror of his brother, so if he sees any fault in him he should wipe it away." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1286

So insha allah will conceal the mistakes of our brothers and help our day of resurrection insha allah..

Ya Allah forgive all our sins and mistakes. 

If Allah loves you.. He call jibreel(ali).... So Emotional

The hand which gives is better than which takes

Hadith

It was reported in Sahih Muslim on the authority of `Abdullah ibn `Umar that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was sitting on the pulpit and talking about charity and abstention from begging, he said: «The upper hand is better than the lower one, the upper being the one which bestows and the lower one which begs»

Hakim ibn Hizam, may Allah be pleased with him. narrated that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: «The hand which gives is better than which takes and start giving first to your dependents. And the best object of charity is that which is given by a wealthy person (from the money which is left after his expenses) [out of surplus]. And whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him and save him from asking others, Allah will make him self-sufficient»

Lessons gained from the Hadith 

1- The Hadith contains exhortation to charity because the upper hand is the giver and the lower hand is the beggar and it is known that a giver is better than the taker.

2- The best kind of charity is the charity of a person to himself or to whom he must support.

3- A Muslim has to start by obligatory spending due on him such as spending on his wife and children then he may spend thereafter on whatever he wants.

4- The Hadith contains an instruction to start with the most important then the important in Shari`ah matters.

5- the best kind of charity is that a person gives after he keeps the amount which he shall use to meet his needs.

6- Exhortation to abstaining from begging people.

7- The permissibility of seeking money so as to spend on himself and those whom he supports then he may spend his money in the different channels of charity and righteous actions so that he may be one of the upper-handed people.

Are you suffering from illness?? then take a look what Islam says

Assalamu alikum My dear readers ,

Today my article will be focused on what Islam says about one who is suffering from illness, it can be you or someone whom you love so much .Still we must accept this hardship as we are here on this earth for only a short period and every illness is a trial for a mu'min. To support my saying I would love to select some Quran verses and saying of our beloved prophet (peace be upon him)

Allah says:

Verily, We shall put you to test with some fear, and hunger, and with some loss of wealth, lives, and offspring. And (O Muhammad) convey good tidings to those who are patient, who say, when inflicted by hardship, "Verily we are of God and verily to Him shall we return;" upon them is the blessings of Allah and His mercy. (2:155)

Following are hadiths of Muhammad  (peace be upon him) in which virtues of being sick is mentioned :

Narrated by 'Aisha(ral) (the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle said, "No calamity befalls a Muslim but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it, even though it were the prick he receives from a thorn."(sahih Bhukhari)

Narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri(ral) and Abu Huraira(ral),The Prophet said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that."(sahih Bhukhari)

Hadrat Abdullah bin Mas'ood(R.A.) reports that Rasulullah(Sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, 'Whenever a Muslim experiences any hardship like sickness (etc.), Allah Ta'ala wipes away his sins just as a tree sheds its leaves during autumn.' (Bukhaari and Muslim)

Rasulullah(Sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) has also said, '(Sometimes) a very high rank (in Allah's sight) is decreed for a Mu'min which he could never have attained by virtue of his deeds, so Allah Ta'ala lets him experience some hardship, whether it be physical, material (financial, etc.) or concerning his children. Then, He makes him patient and lets him attain the position decreed for him.' (Ahmad, Abu Dawood)

Therefore, although it is bitter to bear calamities and misfortunes with patience, we should consider it sweet in view of the great bounty attainable through it. The difficulty and hardship of only a few days will be followed by a life of eternal happiness, Insha-Allah.

Amazing chance for patient

Rasulullah(Sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said,'When you visit a sickperson, then tell him to make dua for you, because his duas are (accepted readily) like the duas of the Angels.' (Ibn Maajah)

Rasulullah(Sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) has also said, 'The dua of a sick person is not rejected until he recovers from his sickness.' (Ibn Abiddunyaa)

Dua for sickness

بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏ وَقُلْ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Bismillah thrice and say (the following) seven times:
A'oozu bi'izza tillaahi wa qudratihi min sharri maa ajidu wa uhaaziru
I seek protection in the great might of Allah and His power against the evil I am
experiencing and dread. (Sahih Muslim 2202)

أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَاً

"O Lord of the people, remove this pain and cure it, You are the one who cures and there is no one besides You who can cure, grant such a cure that no illness remains".

8 Things to Strengthen the Husband-Wife Relationship in Islam

GOOD ATTITUDE

A Muslim must always have a positive attitude toward life. We say, “Alhamdulillah” (Praise be to Allah) for whatever He gives us (or doesn’t give us).

HELP

Our Prophet (peace be upon him) stressed the importance of men helping their wives and Allah tells us the importance of women being mates and helpers to their husbands. This is a real “win-win” situation, if we just follow it.

TRUST

Muslims, men and women are ordered to be trustworthy and follow the example of our prophet (peace be upon him) as the “Trustworthy”.

RESPECT

You get respect, when you give respect. This is mandatory for all Muslims toward all people, how much more toward the spouse?

JOY

Our prophet (peace be upon him) used to entertain his wife Aysha (peace be upon her) and she used to play and race with him. She said, “I used to out-run him, but then when I got heavy he used to outrun me”. He told us to play with our wives and have some fun.

FORGIVENESS

Clearly, this is one of the most important aspects of Islam. Whoever does not forgive – will not be forgiven. This comes from Allah, Himself. We must learn to forgive each others for a good relationship.

TIME

Spend time together. Go for walks. Take a bus ride. Visit a friend or someone who is ill (you get big rewards for that). Fast together on Mondays & Thursdays if you can. Make hajj – this is a great way to get a “new start” on life.

WORSHIP

Our prophet, peace be upon him, used to lead his wife in salat, even though he lived connected to the mosque. He told us not to make our homes like grave yards. We should offer some of our sunnah prayers at home.