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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Few Practical steps to help our Brothers and Sisters in Palestine !!

The Muslims today are deeply grieved and filled with sorrow as the Palestinian situation goes from bad to worse, and gets more complicated because of differences among nations, media and their failure to stand together as one against the enemy. Even non-Muslims who are reasonable, fair-minded and compassionate, when they see the persecution of innocent people, intending to drive them out of their own homes so that the enemy can take their place, can feel the pain in those people’s eyes. An enemy that possesses the most advanced weapons, with which they attack unarmed people who are deprived of the means of defending themselves. 

 In another side I, see humanity is lost as I heard few of the heartless people say "It is okay to kill "while some said, "They deserve it" etc. My Questions to those who say such things to those innocent people, "what have they done to you? Will you earn and build houses and give it to strangers away? Will you allow a stranger speak abusively to your family member? In addition, will you let others torture your loved ones for silly reasons or interfere in every basic rights and activities? . Do not believe in what you hear from fake media, Feel their situations; for that, you do not need to be Muslim but a human with humanity. May Allah Protect us from being arrogant and heart less. 

 As Muslims what can we do? 

• Let us never lose hope in the help of Allah.

أَمْ حَسِبْتُمْ أَن تَدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَأْتِكُم مَّثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوْا۟ مِن قَبْلِكُم ۖ مَّسَّتْهُمُ ٱلْبَأْسَآءُ وَٱلضَّرَّآءُ وَزُلْزِلُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يَقُولَ ٱلرَّسُولُ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ مَتَىٰ نَصْرُ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَآ إِنَّ نَصْرَ ٱللَّهِ قَرِيبٌۭ ٢١٤

 Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near. [Qur’an, 2:214]

 • Let us make du'a’ for all the mu'mins around the world and now Palestinian family need our special duas (supplication),

اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ اللَّهُمَّ فَرِّجْ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ

Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. AllahummaRham

Ummata Muhammad [sallAllahu alayhi wasalam]

Meaning : “O Allah! Improve (help) the state of the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Grant ease to the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.”

“O Allah, help and protect the people of Palestine. O Allah, ease their pain and suffering. O Allah help those who are in need. O Allah, fortify their hearts and calm them, Bestower of Mercy, bestow Your mercy on them. O Allah, You are the Giver of victory, O Al-Fattah, You are the Opener of doors, please grant them freedom and victory.”

 •Ley us recite du’a’ al-qunoot in our salaah (prayer). 

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) offered supplication (du’aa’) at times of calamity on a number of occasions, and his supplication was appropriate to the calamity for which he was praying Qunoot. When he prayed for the salvation of the weak and oppressed in Makkah, he said “O Allaah, O Allaah, save al-Waleed ibn al-Waleed, Salamah ibn Hishaam, ‘Ayyaash ibn Abi Rabee’ah and the weak and oppressed believers.” When he prayed against some of the Arab tribes because of the severity of their enmity towards Allaah and His Messenger, he said “O Allaah, punish Mudar severely and send upon them a famine like that of Yoosuf.” Narrated by Muslim (675).

   

 • Let us Collect charity and send it through trustworthy channels (There are many trustworthy channels but you need to research if they are trustworthy before donating.) 

• Let us support the weak and oppressed families in all possible ways including the media and the internet, awareness programs, billboards etc. we have to help the mujaahideen (martyrdom ) as much as they can, and do everything that will strengthen Islam and the Muslims.

 • Reminding oneself and others of the virtues of martyrdom for the sake of Allah and studying the rulings on martyrdom the sake of Allah), and not having an attachment to this worldly life immensely.

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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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Importance of learning the Seerah of ProphetMuhammad ﷺ ?

Allaah SubhaanaHu wa Ta'ala Says, "Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah (Muhammad ﷺ) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allaah much". [Al-Ahzab, Ayah 21]

A few benefits of studying the Seerah may be summarised as follows: (By Shaykh Arshad Abu Jafar حفظه الله)

1. Seerah is an explanation of how to live Islam and apply it correctly. If one seeks to understand the Quran, it is necessary to study the Seerah.

2. The more you know about a person, the more you love them. When we study the Seerah of the Prophet (ﷺ), we love him more, and respect him on a deeper level.

3. Strengthening our belief and resolve. Knowing the status of who we are following will prevent doubts from entering our hearts.

4. Beyond purely Islamic lessons, the Seerah is filled with wisdom and morals. It teaches us how to interact in a smart and constructive way with those who love us, those who hate us, those who are close to us, those who have rights upon us, those who are less fortunate than us, and so on. The Seerah is applicable in many situations.

5. Similar to the previous point, the Seerah is a rich source of guidance for all members of society because the Prophet (ﷺ) fulfilled many roles simultaneously and balanced them perfectly. In modern terms, he (ﷺ) was a father, husband, political leader, counsellor in all affairs, teacher of Quran and fiqh, devout worshipper in his own time, and so on and so forth. As a result, everyone can learn something from the Seerah.

 May Allaah help us learn more about our Prophet (ﷺ) and emulate his example in each and every field of life.

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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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Let's consider these during Congregational Prayer ( jama"ah) .....

I thought of writing this article just to remind my blog readers about a sunnah which could be called forgotten or ignored by some of us while performed by some others. And theses ahaahadeeth are so important as we need to apply theses sunnah in our daily life as we are supposed to pray five times a day...

It was narrated from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Make your rows straight, stand shoulder to shoulder and close the gaps, and do not resist your brothers’ hands. Do not leave any gaps for the Shaytaan. Whoever complete a row, Allaah will reward him, and whoever breaksa row, Allaah will forsake him.
(Abu Dawood, 666; al-Nasaa’i, 819.)

It was narrated that al-Nu’maan ibn Basheer said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) turned to face the people and said, ‘Straighten your rows,’ three times, ‘for by Allaah either you straighten your rows or Allaah will create division among your hearts.’ And I saw men standing shoulder to shoulder, knee to knee, ankle to ankle.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 662

These ahaadeeth clearly indicate the importance of making the rows straight, which is part of the perfection of congregation  prayer; they indicate that people should not stand back (from the row) or in front of (the row), and that they should stand shoulder to shoulder, foot to foot and knee to knee with their neighbours and it is sunnah which would be rewarded by Allah immensely!

And i would love to include this hadeeth too : the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When I command you to do something, do as much of it as you can.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 7288; Muslim, 1227].

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Excellence of Prayer at Night - Qiyam al-layl

Qiyaam al-layl(The night prayer ) is Sunnah mu’akkadah (a confirmed Sunnah) which plays a great role in strengthening one's faith and gaining more rewards. Many texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah encourage it and speak of its high status and great reward. This Qiyaam al-layl(The night prayer ) is not performed only during Ramadhan as most of us practice, it is a spiritual activity which should be performed everyday.But in Ramdhan Qiyaam al-layl(The night prayer ) has multiplied good deeds as it is a blessed month.

when Allah says about those who stands at the night for prayer:

Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, [like one who does not]? Say, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know?" Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding.[Az-Zumar 39:9]

And in another Quranic verse Allah states as:
Only those believe in Our verses who, when they are reminded by them, fall down in prostration and exalt [ Allah ] with praise of their Lord, and they are not arrogant.They arise from [their] beds; they supplicate their Lord in fear and aspiration, and from what We have provided them, they spend.And no soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort for eyes as reward for what they used to do.   [al-Sajdah 32:15-17]

And in another Quranic verse Allah states as:

Verily, the Muttaqoon (the pious) will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in the Paradise),Taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. Verily, they were before this Muhsinoon (good‑doers).They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord (Allaah) and praying, with fear and hope]” [al-Dhaariyaat 51:15-17]

From this we may note the virtue of qiyaam al-layl and its good consequences that cannot be ignored; it is one of the means of avoiding the punishment of Hell and attaining Paradise. May Allaah make us among those who attain success thereby.

And prophet Muhammed (pbuh) said the excellency of Qiyaam al-layl and encouraged us to pray qiyaam al-layl in many ahaadeeth as follows:

"Abdullah bin Salam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "O people, promote the greetings, feed (the poor and needy) and perform Salat when others are asleep so that you will enter Jannah safely." [At-Tirmidhi].

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best prayer after the obligatory prayer is prayer at night.” Narrated by Muslim, 1163.

And he said: “You should pray qiyaam al-layl, for it is the custom of the righteous who came before you and it brings you closer to your Lord, and expiates sins and prevents misdeeds.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi,

Al-Tirmidhi (1984) narrated that ‘Ali said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “In Paradise there are apartments the outside of which can be seen from the inside and the inside of which can be seen from the outside.” A Bedouin stood up and said: “Who are they for, O Messenger of Allaah?” He said: “They are for those who speak good words, feed others, fast regularly and pray to Allaah at night when people are sleeping.” Saheeh al-Tirmidhi. 

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12 Tips from Quran and sunnah to increase Provision (rizq)

 Ar-Razzaq (الرَّزَّاقُ) meaning The Total Provider / The Sustainer is a name of Allah which is mentioned in quran and sunnah. Allah is the One who provides everything we need to live in this world. These are called Rizq generally meaning Provisions.

Ar-Razzaq is so merciful....

Abu Sa’eed reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, ate or drank, he would say, “All praise is due to Allah who has fed us, given us drink, and has made us Muslims.”Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3457
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar

1. TAWBAH (REPENTANCE) FROM SINS.

“Ask forgiveness from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.”
[Surah Nooh 71:10-12]

2. TAQWA (GOD-CONSCIOUSNESS, PIETY)

“…And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide for him from (sources) where he does not expect…”
[Surah at-Talaq 71:2-3]

3. KEEPING TIES OF KINSHIP

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he heard The The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever would like his provision to be abundant and his lifespan to be extended, let him uphold his ties of kinship.”
[Bukhari & Muslim]

4. SADAQAH (GIVING CHARITY)

“Say: “Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and (also) restricts (it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah’s Cause), He will compensate it. And He is the Best of providers.”
[Surah as-Saba’ 34:39]

and

The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains.And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.
[Surah al-Baqarah 2:261]

5. ‘IBAADAH (WORSHIP)

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Allah says, O son of Adam! Take time out to constantly worship me, I will fill your heart with contentment, and remove your poverty, and if you do not do so. I will make your hands constantly occupied but I will not remove your poverty.””
[Musnad Imam Ahmad, Tirmidhi 2466, Ibn Majah 4107. Authenticated in As-Saheehah 1359.]

6. DOING HAJJ AND ‛UMRAH

‛Abdullah Ibn Mas‛ood (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Perform Hajj and ‛Umrah consecutively. Verily, the succession between the two (rituals) removes away poverty and removes away sins just as the bellows removes away the dross of iron and gold and silver. And a Hajj not mingled with a sin has no reward except paradise.”
[Musnad Imam Ahmad, Tirmidhi 810, Nasa’i 2360 & 2361, Ibn Majah 2887. Authenticated in As-Saheehah 1200.]

7. TAWAKKUL (RELIANCE UPON ALLAH ALONE)

‛Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he heard the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say, “If you would trust in Allah as He truly should be trusted, He would surely provide for you as He provides for the birds. They set out in the morning with empty stomachs and return in the evening with full stomachs.”
[Musnad Imam Ahmad, Ibn Majah 4164, Tirmidhi 2344. Authenticated in As-Saheehah 310.]

8. AN-NIKAAH (MARRIAGE)

“And marry off the unmarried among you and the righteous among your male slaves and female slaves. If they should be poor, Allah will enrich them from His bounty, and Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.”
[Surah An-Nur 24:32]

9. DUA (SUPPLICATION)

Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say, when he would pray the Morning Prayer, after making the taslim [saying Asalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmahtullah to the right and then to the left] he would say, “O Allah, I ask You for knowledge which is beneficial and sustenance which is good, and deeds which are acceptable.”
[Ibn Majah 926, 3843]

10. GRATITUDE AND PRAISING ALLAH

“And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you show ingratitude, indeed, My punishment is severe.”
[Surah Ibrahim 14:7]

11. HONESTY AND FAIRNESS IN TRADE AND BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Ḥakim ibn Ḥazim (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ” The two parties of a transaction have the right (to annul the contract) as long as they do not separate (from each other). So, if they were truthful (to one another), and honest in explaining (the defects of an item), then they will be blessed in their transaction. But, if they lied, and hid (the defects of an item) then the blessings of their transaction are destroyed.”
[Muslim Book 10:3661]

12. HAVING CHILDREN

“And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We (Allah) provide for them and for you. Indeed, the killing of them is a great sin.”
[Surah Al-Isra’ 17:31]

Source: LetterOfPeace.com Islamic Newsletter by Guided.com project. http://orbitislam.com/

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It is amazing to know how to plant a tree in jannah..

Assalamu Alikum ,First will speak about

The trees of Paradise

Trees of paradise are abundant and good and of many kinds.Its trees and fruits are of many kind and everlasting.The trees of Paradise bear fruit constantly, unlike the trees of this world, which bear fruit only at certain times or seasons. The trees of Paradise always bear fruit and offer shade.

Allah says:The companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? (27) [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed (28) And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] (29) And shade extended (30) And water poured out (31) And fruit, abundant [and varied], (32) Neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, (33) And [upon] beds raised high. (34)  [Al-Waqia 56:27-33]

The supply is continuous and the people of Paradise are never denied. one of the delights that the people of Paradise will enjoy is finding that its fruits are similar in appearance, but different in taste:

"....Everytime they will be provided with a fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before", and they will be given things in resemblance [i.e. in the same form but different in taste]...." [Al-Baqarah 2:25]

The fruits of the trees will be low-hanging, in easy reach of the people of Paradise: "Reclining upon the couches lined with silk brocade, and the fruits of the two Gardens will be near at hand" [Ar-Rahman 55:54]

Some of the trees of Paradise

"Verily, for the muttaqoon, there will be a success [Paradise], (31) gardens and grape yards" [An-Naba 78:31-32]

"in them [both will be fruits, date palms and pomegranates" [Ar-Rahman 55:68]

This is a huge tree, whose true size is known only to its Creator. The Prophet (saw) conveyed an impression of its size when he said that "In Paradise there is a tree which the rider of a swift horse would need one hundred years to pass beneath" 

[Bukhaari, Kitaab ar-Riqaaq]

There is a tree in paradise which Allah has mentioned in a clear and unambiguous revelation. Allah (swt) told us that our Prophet Muhammad (saw) saw Jibreel in the form in which Allah created him at that tree. He also told us that it was veiled with something known only to Allah (swt) when the Prophet (saw) saw it: "And indeed he [Muhammad] saw him [Jibreel] at a second descent [i.e. a second time] (13) near Sidrat al-Muntaha [the Lote-tree of the utmost boundary beyond which none may pass](14)near it is the Paradise of Abode. (15) When that covered the lote-tree which covered it! (16) The sight of [Muhammad] turned not aside [right or left], nor did it transgress beyond [the] limit [ordained for it] (17) Indeed he (Muhammad SAW) did see, of the Greatest Signs, of his Lord (Allâh).

 [An-Najm 53:13-18]

The Prophet (saw) told us about what he saw of this tree: "Then I was taken up until I reached Sidrat al-Muntaha and I saw its Nabq [fruits] which looked like the clay jugs of Hajar, its leaves were like the ears of elephants, and one of these leaves could cover the whole of this ummah. It was veiled in colours indescribable. Then I entered Paradise, and its lights were pearls and its soil was musk". [Saheeh Bukhaari and Muslim]

This is a huge tree which produces the fabric for the clothing of the people of Paradise. Ahmad Ibn Jareer and Ibn Hibbaan report from Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "Tooba is a tree in Paradise, as big as a hundred year's journey; the clothes of the people of Paradise comes from its calyces [the outer parts of its flowers]" [Silsilat al-Hadith as-Saheehah, 4/639, no. 1985, the isnaad is hasan]


One of the wondrous things that the Messenger of Allah (saw) told us is that the trunks of the trees are gold: "There is no tree in Paradise that does not have a trunk made of gold" [Ibn Hibbaan, at-Tirmidhi, al-Bayhaqee, from Abu Hurayrah, Saheeh al-Jaami' as-Sagheer 5/150 saheeh]

How can i plant a tree in Paradise?

Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:"I met Ibrahim (PBUH) on the Night of Ascension (Al-Asra),
and he said to me:
`O Muhammad, convey my greetings to your Ummah, and tell them that Jannah has a vast plain of pure soil and sweet water. It is a plain levelled land. The plants grow there by uttering:

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ العَظِيم

Transliteration: Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi, Subhanallahil Azeem
Translation: Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to him, glory be to Allah the great

[At-Tirmidhi]

It was narrated from Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Whoever says Subhan Allah il ‘azeem wa bi hamdihi (Glory and praise be to Allah, the Almighty), a palm tree will be planted for him in Paradise.”[At-Tirmidhi]

                                                                                                         Allah Knows the best

Seven habits of a good believer......

1. Faith and righteous deeds 

“Whoever works righteousness — whether male or female — while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision), and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter).”
[al-Nahl 16:97]

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) expressed this in a saheeh hadeeth (authentic report) in which he said: “How wonderful is the situation of the believer, for all his affairs are good. If something good happens to him, he gives thanks for it and that is good for him; if something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience, and that is good for him. This does not apply to anyone but the believer.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 2999).

2.Being kind to people in word and deed

“There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or Ma‘roof (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind; and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allah, We shall give him a great reward.
[al-Nisa 4:114]

3.Being patience in tensions

And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah ]

4.focusing all one’s thoughts on the present day

And not worrying about the future or grieving about the past. Hence the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) sought refuge with Allah from worry and regret, from regret for things in the past which cannot be put right or changed, and worry which may come because of fear for the future. So one should focus only on the present day, and focus one's efforts on getting things right today. If a person is focused on the present, he will do things properly and forget about worry and regret.

5.Repentance and seeking forgivness for all the past sins and asking Allah to help to protect from evil thoughts

{But whosoever repents after his crime and does righteous good deeds (by obeying Allaah), then verily, Allaah will pardon him (accept his repentance). Verily, Allaah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful } [Al-Maa’idah:39 – interpretation of the meaning

“Truly, Allaah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves”[al-Baqarah 2:222]

6.Remember Allah 

One of the greatest means of feeling content and relaxed and of acquiring peace of mind is to remember Allah a great deal (dhikr). That has a great effect in bringing contentment and peace of mind, and relieving worry and distress. Allah says: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest"
[al-Ra'd 13:28]

7.Look at the people who has less blessing than you

If a person experiences anxiety and distress because of a disaster, then one of the most effective means of relieving himself of that is to think of the worst scenario to which that may lead, and try to accept what is at present.

HOW TO REACT TO CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ

Assalamu Alikum

My dearest Readers,

This article of mine will tell you how we should react on the cartoonists who published a picture saying it is the picture of our respected  Prophet ﷺ who guided us from darkness of this worldly desire toward a brightness of this life to attain Jannah.The publishing of cartoons will hurt the sentiments of 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, as well as millions of non-Muslims who respect the great personality of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).For every Muslim, love of the Prophet ﷺ is a necessary part of his/her faith. He is dearer to us than our mothers, fathers, sons & daughters. We prefer him to more than our own self.

As reveled by our beloved prophetﷺ as a Muslim we face much trials and tributes in this world.
 The first of these narrations is that of Thawban - radiallahu 'anhu He related that the Messenger of Allahﷺ said: "The nations are about to call each other and set upon you, just as diners set upon food." It was said: "Will it be because of our small number that day?" He said: "Rather, on that day you will be many, but you will be like foam, like the foam on the river. And Allah will remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies and will throw wahn (weakness) into your hearts."Someone said: "O Messenger of Allah! What is wahn?" He said: "Love of the world and the hatred for death."

And today most of us except one who are guided has more love toward dunya and are negligence about akhira and are particularly not bothered about others and happy about his or her peaceful life.And today we see that happens to all Muslims around us and still some of us does not even care to pray for them at least.May Allah guide all of us.

Recently a cartoonist from France magazine named Charlie Hebdo has been accused for drawing a cartoon picture and saying it as the picture  of our beloved Muhammadﷺ so till today more than 50 Islamophobic attack has been recorded. May Allah protect all the Muslims who suffer around the word because of their faith InshaAllah.

How should one react on this issue?

Be patience

As it is clear that the cartoons are to be published again, but our reaction must be a reflection of the teachings of the one we love ﷺ. Enduring patience, tolerance, gentleness and mercy as was the character of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best and immediate way to respond. With dignified nobility we must be restrained, as the Qur’an says:

“And when the ignorant speak with them, they say peace.” 25:63

Elevated your remembrance

As Muslims have to remember that by depicting the Prophet ﷺ, no one can ever tarnish his image and his personality, as he is way beyond what is depicted.So we should spend much of our time on prayers, sending salawaat and blessings to his beloved personality. May Allah’s mercy, peace & blessing be upon his soul.

Speak of your love for the Prophet ﷺ

Speak of your love for the Prophet ﷺ and do not be shy to let your non-Muslims friends know your justified anger at the mockery that is made of our faith. People need to know how much we love our Prophet ﷺ.Learn more & share more about the great Prophet Muhammed ﷺ.

Remembrance (dhikr) and the path of mercy......................

In the name of Allah praise be to you 

This article will contain Quranic verses which would help us find what Allah says about dhikr

"And whoever turns himself away from the remembrance (dhikr) of al-Rahman (The Compassionate), We appoint for him a shaitan (a satan), so he becomes his close companion (and associate). And most surely they (the satan's) turn them away from the path, though they (the people) persistently imagine that they are rightly guided...." (Qur'an 43:36-37)

O you who Believe, make abundant remembrance of ALLAH!" (33:41)

Those who remember Allāh (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying): "Our Lord! You have not created (all) this without purpose, glory to You! (Exalted be You above all that they associate with You as partners). Give us salvation from the torment of the Fire.(Al Imran 3:191)

Verily, in the remembrance of Allāh do hearts find rest.(Ra'd 13:28)

124 "But whosoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e. neither believes in this Qur'ān nor acts on its orders, etc.) verily, for him is a life of hardship, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection."

125 He will say:"O my Lord! Why have you raised me up blind, while I had sight (before)."

126 (Allah) will say: "Like this, Our Ayat . came unto you, but you disregarded them (i.e. you left them, did not think deeply in them, and you turned away from them), and so this Day, you will be neglected (in the Hell-fire, away from Allah's Mercy)."(Ta-Ha 20)

Make dua for your brothers and sisters

On the authority of Umm Darda (May Allah be pleased with her) it is reported that Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:

“…the dua of a muslim for his brother (in Islam) in his absence is readily accepted, and an angel is appointed to his side, whenever he makes a beneficial dua for his brother the appointed angel says “Ameen and may you also be blessed with the same”

[Muslim]

8 Steps for my dearest Reverts

Assalamu Alikum

This article of mine will be for one who accepted Islam from their hearts and Changed their lifestyle just for sake of Allah. Alhamdulliah Allah Guided you to the perfect path.May Allah accept our faiths and admit us in Jannah insha allah. Today I am here to write a simple article for one who was protected from the hell fire. Alhamdullilah. 

1. Practice Islam as much as you can

The Prophet Muhammad said, «He who loves my Sunnah has loved me, and he who loves me will be with me in Paradise» (Tirmidhi) .

 As a new Muslim, you will have trouble keeping up with prayers every day, fasting during Ramadan, and the many other practices in this religion. Keeping up with your devotional practices is something that will strengthen your faith immensely. Read the Qur’an whenever possible. Find a collection of hadith and read it often. You will start to feel a connection to Allah (swt) and you will become used to Islam as a religion and a way of life.

2. Find a teacher

The Prophet Muhammad said, «For him who follows a path for seeking knowledge, Allah will ease for him the path to Paradise» (Muslim).

Finding a teacher to bounce ideas off of is a great way to learn your deen . This will also help you have a real grounding in the Islamic way of life .

3. Respect your parents

The Prophet Muhammad said, «Heaven lies under the feet of your mother» (Ahmad, Nasa’i).

Keeping up a good relationship with your family is essential.Might be your parents are not muslims but give them good respect , love them and take care of them.Help them and spend time with them. But make sure not to do anything against Islam the way of life . Try to avoid bringing up or taking part in controversial subjects regarding your former religion.

4.  Learn Arabic language the language of Qurabn

{Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an that you might understand} [Yusuf:2}

Start by learning the alphabet and connecting letters together. Sit on that for a while and eventually you will be able to follow along in the Qur’an if you listen to a recitation on your computer or MP3 player. You will start to recognize words.Look for a person who can make you learn arabic.

5. Maintain your Identity

{O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted} [Al Hujurat:13].

Cover what you are supposed to cover.Eat those which are permitted. Make sure you are avoiding things that are prohibited.Still keep enjoying your life on the right track.

6. Find friends who can guide you and love everyone for sake of Allah

Find Muslim friends who can help you to go closer to Allah, because good friends are only one who guide you to the right path; and avoid one who pulls you toward disasters.And love anyone for sake of Allah alone as 

our Prophet Muhammad said, «On the Day of Resurrection Allah Almighty will proclaim: “Where are those who have mutual love for My Glory’s sake? Today I shall shelter them in My shade where there is no shade but Mine» (Muslim).

7. Avoid Loneliness

The Prophet Muhammad said, «Islam began as something strange and will revert to being strange as it began, so give glad tidings to the strangers» (Muslim).

The best thing we can do to fight the feeling of loneliness is to spend as much time as possible with good company.Try not to lock yourself away in your apartment to avoid the world. This will just causedeep depression and can lead to searching haram (unlawful).

8. Do not despair

The Prophet Muhammad said, «So know that victory is with patience, and relief is with distress and that with hardship comes ease» .

Being a convert to Islam, you will face a lot of tribulations. There is not anything that you cannot overcome though, and never despair in Allah (swt).Allah (swt) guided to you to Islam, you searched for the answer and you found it. Be happy and constantly remind yourself of the blessings in your life. There are a lot of good things that will happen to you and you are on the straight road to Jannah (paradise).
                                                                                                                                

Does the soul come out of the body during sleep?

Praise be to Allah.

There is clear evidence in the Qur’an and Sunnah which indicates that the soul is taken when one falls asleep, and that sleep is a kind of death. This evidence includes the following:

1 .Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“It is Allah Who takes away the souls at the time of their death, and those that die not during their sleep. He keeps those (souls) for which He has ordained death and sends the rest for a term appointed. Verily, in this are signs for a people who think deeply”

[az-Zumar 39:42].

2.And He, may He be glorified, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“It is He, Who takes your souls by night (when you are asleep), and has knowledge of all that you have done by day”

[al-An‘aam 6:60].

3. It was narrated from Abu Qataadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that when they slept and missed the prayer, the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Verily Allah took your souls when He willed, and He returned them when He willed.”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 7474

4. It was narrated that Abu Juhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was on a journey during which they slept until the sun rose. He said: “Verily you were dead and Allah returned your souls to you; whoever sleeps and misses a prayer, let him offer it when he wakes up, and whoever forgets a prayer, let him offer it when he remembers.”

Narrated by Abu Ya‘la in al-Musnad, 2/192; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 1/293

5. It was narrated from Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) woke up, he would say: “Al-hamdu Lillahi alladhi ahyaana ba‘da ma amaatanaa wa ilayhi an-nushoor (Praise be to Allah Who has given us life after He caused us to die, and to Him will be the resurrection).”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6312. It was also narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, 2711, from al-Bara’ (may Allah be pleased with him).

The verse indicates that sleep is a death, and the hadeeth indicates when a person sleeps his soul is taken. They both indicate that the soul that is taken in death is the soul that is taken during sleep.

But the taking of the soul in sleep does not necessarily mean that it is completely separated from the body, as happens in death; rather the fact that the life remains in the body during sleep indicates that the soul is still connected to the body during sleep, but the connection is less than the connection when it is awake. Not every departure of the soul from the body implies death; rather what happens to the body differs according to the type of separation.

The taking of the soul from the body does not necessarily mean that it has departed from the body altogether; rather it may be taken whilst some kind of connection is still present, as in the case of one who is sleeping.

And Allah knows best.

15 tips on When and whose duas are accepted

All of us believers are waiting for the supplication to be accepted but knowing these times of acceptance of supplication will be more useful us.It does not mean Allah does not accept our supplication in other situation but it just means these are best time to supplicate.There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (SWT) as mentioned by Prophet (SAW).

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]

2. Late at night

When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (SWT) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (SWT) for whatever they need.
 The Prophet (SAW) said: 'There is at night an hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs) every night.'
[Muslim #757]

3. 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)]

4. An Hour On Friday

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): Allah’s Messenger (SAW) talked about Friday and said: 'There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (SWT), then Allah (SWT) will definitely meet his demand.' And he (the Prophet (SAW) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands.[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque on Friday’s prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer).

5. While Drinking Zamzam Water

Jaber (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.' [Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062].
This means that when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (SWT) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness.... etc.

6. While Prostrating 

Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW), said: 'The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (SWT) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]

7. When Waking Up at Night 

Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (SWT) He is the only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (SWT) All the glories are for Allah (SWT) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (SWT) and Allah (SWT) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (SWT) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (SWT), he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. [Sahih al-Bukhari]

8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:

Narrated Abu Omamah (RA): that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (SWT), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer) [at-Tirmidhi].

9. The Night Of 'Qadr' (Decree) 

This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (SWT) said about it, "The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months." [Surah al-Qadr, 97: 3]

10. During The Rain and Adhan

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].

11.. Dua immediately after wudu

Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'There is not one of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger', except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever one he pleases' [Muslim #234, abu Dawud #162, Ahmad, an-Nasa'i]

12. 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]

13. 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 traveller. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

During travel supplication is heard by Allah (SWT) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.

14. The Parent's Supplication for their Child

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]

15. Dua after praising Allah and giving salat on the Prophet (SAW)

Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (RA): that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'When anyone of you makes du'a, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet (SAW), then let him pray for whatever he wants'[abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]

Ibn Mas'ud narrates: I was once praying, and the Prophet (SAW), Abu Bakr and Umar (were all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then sent salams on the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the Prophet (SAW) said:
'Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be given it!' [at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]

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25 Beautiful Hadiths and Quranic Verses on The Etiquettes of Speech !

1. “And when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with ‘Salamaa’ (peaceful words of gentleness).”(Qur’an, 25:63)

2. “If they pass by some vain speech or play, they pass by it with dignity.” (Qur’an, 25:72)

3. “And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys… But of the people is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge or guidance or an enlightening Book.”(Qur’an, 31:19-20)

4. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him) said:“He who gave up disputing while he is right, a palace of high rank in Paradise will be built for him. He who gave up disputing while he is a fabricator, a palace in the center of Paradise will be built for him.” (al-Tirmidhi who declared it as hasan)

5. “There are no people who went astray after having been guided except for indulging in disputation.” (al-Tirmidhi)

6. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ repeated three times, “Those who search deeply for confusing questions have perished.”(Muslim)

7. “Do not dispute with your brother, ridicule him, nor promise him and then break your promise.” (al-Tirmidhi)

8. Bilal ibn Sa’d radiAllahu `anhu (ra) said, “If you see a disputing, arrogant, and bigoted person, bear in mind that they are utterly lost.”

9. Luqman `alayhi assalam (as) said to his son, “O son! Do not dispute with the knowledgeable lest they detest you.”

10. `Umar (ra) said, “Do not learn knowledge for three things and do not leave it for three things. Do not learn it to dispute over it, to show off with it, or to boast about it. Do not leave seeking it out of shyness, dislike for it, or contending with ignorance in its stead.”

11. `A’ishah (ra) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The most hated person with Allah is the most quarrelsome person.” (al-Bukhari)

12. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The one initiating abuse incurs the sin of abusing as long as the other did not return it.” (Muslim)

13 “The believer does not curse.” (al-Tirmidhi who declared it hasan)

14. “The believer does not defame, abuse, disparage, nor vilify.” (al-Tirmidhi, sahih)

15. “Do not invoke Allah’s curse, His anger, or Hellfire.” (al-Tirmidhi who declared it hasan sahih)

16. “Men accustomed to cursing will not be intercessors or witnesses on the Day of Resurrection.” (Muslim)

17. Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (ra) narrated, “I asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ about what saves me from Allah’s wrath, and he said, “Do not become angry.” (al-Tabarani and Ibn Abdul Barr) Ibn `Umar, Ibn Mas’ud, and Abu Darda’ (ra) relate similar conversations on their own behalf.

18. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “He who is victorious over his passion at the time of anger is the strongest among you. He who forgives having the power to release (his anger and take revenge) is the most patient among you.” (a-Baihaqi in Shu’ab al-Imaan)

19. Abu Hurairah (ra) narrated, “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, ‘The strong person is not he who has physical strength but the person is strong if he can control his anger.” (al-Bukhari and Muslim)

20. `Umar ibn Abdul Aziz wrote to one of his governors and said, “Do not punish at the time of anger. If you are angry with any man, keep him in detention. When your anger is appeased punish him in proportion to his crime.”

21. ‘Ali ibn Zaid mentioned, “A man of the Quraysh spoke harshly to the Caliph `Umar Ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz who remained silent for a long time and then said, “You wish that the devil rouses in me the pride of the Caliphate and I treat you so rudely that you can take revenge tomorrow (in the Afterlife) on me.”

22. Ibn ‘Abbas (ra) narrated, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “And when you get angry, keep silent.” (Ahmad, Ibn Abi Dunya, al-Tabarani, and al-Bayhaqi)

23. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Anger is a burning coal. It burns in the heart.” (al-Tirmidhi and al-Bayhaqi)

24. “When anyone of you gets angry, let him perform ablution because anger arises from fire.” (Abu Dawud)

25. “Nobody swallows a more bitter pill than that of anger—seeking the satisfaction of Allah.” (Ibn Majah)