Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

26. Haraam


Haraam is an Arabic term meaning “forbidden”. 

Haram is anything that is prohibited by the faith. Its antonym is halal.

The religious term haraam can be applied to:

Certain foodstuffs or food ingredients, such as alcohol or pork and also to foods, objects and people that would normally be halaal but which were tarnished in some or other way, for example meat slaughtered in a non-permitted way.

Certain behaviours, such as adultery or abuse, abstention in the general elections.

Haraam also applies to ill-gotten wealth obtained through sin. Examples include money earned through cheating, stealing, corruption, murder or any means that involves harm to another human being.

It is prohibited in Islam for a true Muslim to profit from such Haraam actions.

Monday, March 30, 2020

25. Allah Protect Us From Wronging Others

Narrated Abu Huraira radiyallaahu ‘anhu: Allah's Messenger salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, 
"Whoever has oppressed another person concerning his reputation or anything else, he should beg him to forgive him before the Day of Resurrection when there will be no money (to compensate for wrong deeds), but if he has good deeds, those good deeds will be taken from him according to his oppression which he has done, and if he has no good deeds, the sins of the oppressed person will be loaded on him."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Book 46, Hadith 10)

A wonderful reminder to make amends while you can, to seek forgiveness from those you have wronged before it is too late. 

You don't want to have a mountain of good deeds vanish because of what you did to others. 

Take care of your self, your family, community and others by remembering Allah often and thinking before you act. 

May Allah protect us from wronging others - Ameen!

Sunday, March 29, 2020

24. Surah Aal-e-Imran, Aayat No 200

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

O you who believe! be patient and excel in patience and remain steadfast, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, that you may be successful.

Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala has a plan for you. A beautiful plan which holds  lot of goodness in future In Shaa Allah. 

Don't be afraid, He isn't angry or He isn't punishing you..He's preparing you!

Preparing you for the BEST that's yet to come your way. 

Sometimes He has to remove certain things/people from our life because He loves us too much to see us hurt.

It can get hard to understand the places He's taking your life to, but it's all in His plan to take us to the place where He wants us to be.

Your tears have served the ground for far too long and now it's time to let Joy & Peace take over your heart.

Smile because even though you might not realize what Allah is doing Now.. later you will understand!

Your just in your growth and trial period, that In Shaa Allah will reap beautiful rewards in future.

All you have to do is have complete TRUST IN HIM sincerely with all your heart!

Smile and Wait patiently, In Shaa Allah, Your BEST days are ahead!

Saturday, March 28, 2020

23. Surah Hud, Aayat No 56




إِنِّي تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّي وَرَبِّكُم مَّا مِن دَابَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ
Surely I rely on Allah, my Lord and your Lord; there is no living creature but He holds it by its forelock; surely my Lord is on the right path.

We have to trust that when things don't work out the way we want, Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala has something better planned.

You may not end up where you thought you'd be, but you will always end up where you're meant to be right where Allah, your Rabb  intended you to be all along!

Have faith, do not lose hope, wait patiently. Your struggles will create a pathway of light for you In Shaa Allah

Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala indeed will create a way to deliver you from your hardships.

Persevere, Have faith in His benevolence. He's Al-Alim(The all knowing)

Through afflictions Allah only tests your faith; He is Al-Khabeer(The Aware). He is completely aware of your condition. He is with you as your protector and guardian 

Have patience and wait for the divine decree. In Shaa Allah, It's all going to unfold beautifully.

Friday, March 27, 2020

22. Why You Need Fajr And How To Make It A Habit

Look at your life. Is the first thing you do when your alarm goes off washing your face, eating, and going to work or school? Or do you get up to pray first before you start your day? What is really akbar (greater) in your life? Saying Allahu akbar means we put Allah and our duties to Him first. Choosing to start your day by praying Fajr is a crucial choice between success and loss. Are you a winner or a loser?

Imagine you had a plane to catch the next morning or a job interview. You’d make sure you woke up, right? You sometimes even wake up before your alarm goes off. So why don’t you get up as easily for the Fajr prayer?

It’s all in the mind. It’s very simple; we attach more value to our worldly lives then to our hereafter. Our sense of duty to our Most Merciful Lord might be weaker than our desire for the things around us.

If you’re attached to Allah, you see Fajr as more important than the rest of the day’s affairs all put together! You find peace in praying it and it motivates you to rise again, creating a positive cycle. Being productive as a Muslim is all about breaking bad cycles and starting good ones!

Al-Bukhaari reported: *Angels come to you in shifts by night and by day. They meet at salaat al-fajr and salaat al-‘asr, then those who had stayed with you at night ascend, and are asked by the One Who knows better than they: ‘How did you find My servants?’ They say, ‘We left them when they were praying, and we came to them when they were praying.’”*

With what report do you send the angels off to Allah ‘azza wajal each morning? And if the rewards don’t convince you, motivate yourself with this warning from the Prophet (peace be upon him): *The most burdensome prayers for the hypocrites are ‘Isha and Fajr but if they only knew what they contain, they would come even if they had to crawl.”* [Ahmad]

Does your heart want to wake up, yet your body keeps sleeping and you feel regret later in the morning? This is still a gift from Allah ‘azza wajal in the sense that your still desire to worship Him and you regret when you fail. However this connection with Allah doesn’t come without any effort on your part!

I wanted to share with you a few practical steps in terms of trying to ensure you wake up for Fajr, which I found really useful and which are a bit different from many I came across. They are of three types: physical, mental, and spiritual. And they are our homework!

PHYSICAL PREPARATION

1. Simplify your bedding.

2. Drink ample water so you are forced to wake up to use the bathroom.

3. Set multiple alarms (especially the alarm phone app which asks you to solve a sum in order to switch off!)

4. Really set priorities by not finishing off certain works at night

MENTAL PREPARATION

1. Before bed, visualize yourself rising, washing, and praying.

2. Tell your mind with determination before sleeping that there’s an important appointment at Fajr which you must attend (with Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala)

3. Warn your mind beforehand that your body will be tempted to close its eyes when the alarm rings (for “just a few more minutes”) and not to give in to it.

4. Never give up and feel hopeless; if you didn’t wake up today, you will tomorrow in Shaa’Allah!

SPIRITUAL PREPARATION

1. Fill your heart with love for your Creator and the desire to please Him for all He has given to you– fill your heart with the importance and love for praying Fajr and the fear of missing it.

2. Beg Allah the Almighty before bed for the ability to wake up the following morning.

3. Feel really regretful and sad if you miss it (but never despair!) and make it up immediately.

4. Strive to avoid other major sins in your daily life and repent from them to try to gain divine assistance (tawfiq).

Don’t give up. You are created for a reason! You can be something special to Allah ‘azza wajal if you take the steps towards Him. If you haven’t woken up for your Fajr prayer for years, set ten alarms today. Make sincere dua before you sleep— plead with Him to let you pray. You won’t be disappointed.

May Allah ‘azza wajal make us among those who rise and pray Fajr easily and consistently, out of submission and gratitude, Aameen.




Thursday, March 26, 2020

21. Healing Comes From Allah Alone

But out of His Immense Mercy, our Rabb has shown us the ‘means’ that will facilitate the healing process with His Permission.

The secret behind this is that we should put our full trust, reliance and Tawakkul in Allaah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, as it is ONLY HE that is the source of all healing and cure.

So we should read RUQYAH on the sick person from the Qur’aan and duas from the authentic Sunnah, or other good duas asking Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala to heal them quickly. 

FROM THE QUR’AAN

1. Surah Faatihah -odd number of times
2. Aayatul Kursi 
3.The last two Aayaat of Surah al-Baqarah
4.The last 3 Surah of the Qur’aan. 

FROM THE SUNNAH

Some of the duas are:

1. Aaishah radhi Allaahu anhaa said that when any of us fell sick, the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam would wipe him with his right hand then say: 

أَذهِبِ البَاسَ ، رَبَّ النَّاسِ ، وَاشفِ أَنتَ الشَّافِي ، لا شِفَاءَ إِلا شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا 

“Adhhib il-ba’s, Rabbi l-naas washfi anta al-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadir saqaman 

“Remove the harm, O Lord of mankind and heal him, for You are the Healer and there is no healing except Your healing, with a healing which does not leave any disease behind.”
(al-Bukhaari, Muslim)

2. ‘Uthmaan ibn Abi’l-‘Aas al-Thaqafi radhi Allaahu anhu complained to the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam about some pain that he had felt in his body since he became Muslim. 

The Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said to him: 
“Put your hand on the part of your body that hurts and say: 

‘Bismillaah (in the name of Allah)’ three times, then say seven times: 

أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ وَقُدرَتِهِ مِن شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ "

“Aa’oodhu billaahi wa qudratihee min sharri maa ajidu wa uhaadhir”

‘I seek refuge in Allah and His Power from the evil of what I find and I fear.’” (Muslim)

3. Jibreel Alaiyhis-Salaam came to the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and said: 

O Muhammad, are you sick? 

He said: “Yes.” 

He said: 

بِاسْمِ اللهِ أَرقِيك ، مِن كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤذِيك ، مِن شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفسٍ أَو عَينٍ حَاسِدٍ ، اللَّهُ يَشفِيكَ ، بِاسمِ اللَّهِ أَرقِيكَ

Bismillaahi Arqeek, min kulli shay’in yu‘dheek, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘ainin haasidin, Allaahu yashfeek, Bismillaahi Arqeek

“In the name of Allah I perform ruqyah for you, from everything that is harming you, from the evil of every soul or envious eye may Allaah heal you, in the name of Allah I perform ruqyah for you.” (Muslim)

4. Abu’l-Darda’ radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

“I heard the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam say: 

“Whoever among you suffers some sickness, or his brother suffers some sickness, let him say: 

رَبّنَا الَّلهُ الذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ ، تَقَدَّسَ اسمُكَ ، أَمرُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَالأَرْضِ ، كَمَا رَحمَتُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ فَاجْعَلْ رَحْمَتَكَ فِي الأَرْضِ ، اغفِر لَنَا حَوْبَنَا وَخَطَايَانَا ، أَنتَ رَبُّ الطَّيِّبِينَ ، أَنزِلْ رَحْمَةً مِن رَحمَتِكَ ، وَشِفَاءً مِن شِفَائِكَ عَلَى هَذَا الوَجَعِ

Rabban-allaahul-ladhi fis-samaa’i, taqaddasa ismuk, amraka fis-samaa’i wal ardh, kamaa rahmatuka fis-samaa’i faj’al rahmataka fil ardh, ighfir lanaa hawbanaa wa khataayaanaa, anta Rabbut-tayyibeen, anzil rahmatam-min rahmatik, wa shifaa’am-min shifaa’ika alaa haadhi-hil waja’

‘Our Lord Allah Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, You will is done in heaven and on earth; as Your mercy is in heaven, bestow it upon the earth. Forgive us our sins. You are the Lord of the good. Send down some Your mercy and healing upon this pain,’ and he will be healed.” 

Abu Dawood - saheeh by al-Haakim and hasan by Ibn Taymiyah in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (3/139)

5. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:

“The one who visits a sick person who is not dying, and says seven times in his presence, 

أَسأَلُ الَّلهَ العَظِيمَ رَبَّ العَرشِ العَظِيمِ أَن يَشفِيَك

As’alullaahal Adheem Rabbal arshil adheem an-yashfiyak

‘I ask Allah the Almighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne, to heal you,’ Allah will heal him from that sickness.” 
(Abu Dawood -saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood)

Shaikh Assim al-Hakeem said:
“You can recite Ruqyah on yourself by gathering the palms of your hands and reciting the Ayaat into them and then blow in your hands and wipe the area that is ill and hurting you.

You can also bring Zamzam water preferably and recite 3, 5 or 7 times the following over it and blow every time you recite it:
Al Fatiha, 
Ayatul Kursi, 
the last 2 verses of Suratul Baqarah and 
the last 3 Surah of the Quran.

You can add add to that any Prophetic Dua’a and blow on it.
Drink from this water in the morning , in the afternoon and before going to bed and also you can wipe with it over the places that hurt you.”

May Allah give all who are sick, a quick and complete shifa. Ameen.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

20. Heena (Mehndi) - A Great healer

The Henna plant is not only extensively grown throughout India, but cultivated as well. It is planted as hedges around houses, buildings and sometimes fields. It is two-meter long when fully grown and emission of a typical fragrance is also noted during nights. It is cultivated throughout India. For ages. The Mehndi of Faridabad is very much popular and liked by the users. The different parts of the plant viz. leaves, stems, flowers and fruits are being used for cosmetic as well as medicinal purposes.

Hazrat Umme Salma radiyallaahu ‘anhu narrates: 
“In the life of Prophet Muhammed salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, no injury or thorn piercing was treated on which Henna was not applied.” (Tirmizi, Sanad-e-Ahmed)

“Whenever somebody came to Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam with complaints of headache, he directed him to undergo cupping and whosoever complained of pain in legs, was advised to apply Henna.” (Bukhari, Abu Dawood)

In another narration Henna was prescribed for headache also Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates: Nabi-e-Akram salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said that Jews and Christians did not use Khizab, you oppose that.

The same verse is narrated by other narrators in Nisai and Tirmizi.
Osman bin Abdullah Ibn Mohib radiyallaahu ‘anhu narrates: 
“My family sent me to Ummul Momineen, Hazrat Salma radiyallaahu ‘anhu, with a bowl of water (the narrator of this Hadith, Israil closed his three fingers and said the bowl was of silver). A few holy hairs of Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam were there in the bowl. If some one fell ill with evil sight or with any other ailment would send the water in a bowl to Umme-e-Salma. She would dip the plate in it. I looked into the water and found that the colour of the Prophet’s hair was red.” (Bukhari)

Jahzma radiyallaahu ‘anhu the wife of Bashir Bin Khasasia radiyallaahu ‘anhu narrates:
 “I saw Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam coming out of the house. He was coming after taking bath, therefore, he was shaking his hairs. The colour of Henna was visible on his head.” (Tirmizi)

Wasila (r a) narrates that Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:
“Use Henna, it makes your head lustrous, cleanses your hearts, increases the sexual vigour and will be witness in your graves.”

Abi Rafai radiyallaahu ‘anhu narrates:
“I was present before Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Passing his hand over his head he said that the head of all dyes was Henna which gave a glow to the face and increased the sexual vigour.” 

(Abu Naim)The scholars of Hadith paid a great attention towards its use keeping in view the repeated sayings of Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.

Sahaba and Tabayeen like Abu Bakr, Umar, Abu Ubaida, Mohammed Ibnal Hanifa, Mohammed Ibn Al Sirin used to apply Henna on their hairs.

Mohaddis Abdul Latif Baghdadi says that its red colour is very attractive and its colour and smell is a nerve stimulant. The fact is well understood in today’s scenario, from the impact of colour and odour on personality and physiology.

Mohd. Ahmed Zahbi says that there are three essential factors for healing
Expulsion of fluids from the wounds
Cessation of production of any more fluids
Formation of healthy flesh (granulation tissue) to fill the gap.

Henna contains all these three factors and possesses very good healing properties. If Mehndi leaves are soaked in water throughout the night and this decanted water, if taken in morning for 40 days, is effective in leprosy and heals the wounds.

Hafiz Ibu al Qayyim in the light of his experiences describes it a good healing agent for burns. Its gargles are beneficial in stomatitis and all ulcers of tongue, cheeks and lips. Its local application has soothing effects on acute inflammations and hot abscesses. Henna levels’ extract in oil mixed with natural wax and oil of rose, if applied locally in conditions of backache, is highly effective.

It is a clinically tested fact that if Mehndi leaves paste is applied on the soles of the patients of small pox and chicken pox, the eyes remain unaffected with the disease and besides become dry very soon.

Dry leaves of Henna if kept in clothes, serve the purpose of insect repellant.

If the paste of Henna is applied on nails, the lustre of the nails increases and if applied on feet and soles, is effective in burning feet syndrome.

If the nails become disfigured after getting fungal infection, it is advisable to use Henna with vinegar to restore it to normalcy. The paste of Henna is very effective in Burns and scalds. It heals the boils of scalp if applied with Roghan-e-Zaitoon.

The physicians of Unani Medicine describe it as a good blood purifier. Hakim Ajmal Khan once used the paste of Henna on the palms of a female patient who was suffering from Menorrhagia and she got cured. Headache from heat is cured by inhaling the scent of its flowers.

The oil prepared from olive oil and leaves of Henna is very much effective in muscular rigidity. If Henna leaves are soaked in a sufficient quantity of water and kept throughout the night and the decanted water is taken in morning it is effective in Jaundice and Splenomegaly.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

19. Allah Loves You

Narrated Abu Huraira radiyallaahu ‘anhu: The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, 
"If Allah loves a person, He calls Gabriel saying: 'Allah loves so and so; O Gabriel, love him.' Gabriel would love him, and then Gabriel would make an announcement among the residents of the Heaven, 'Allah loves so-and-so, therefore, you should love him also.' So, all the residents of the Heavens would love him and then he is granted the pleasure of the people of the earth."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 8, Book 78, Hadith 70)

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala make us among those He loves! What a heartwarming and beautiful Hadith! 

SubhanAllah!


Monday, March 23, 2020

18. You're Defined By your Relationship With Your Rabb

Surah Aal-e-Imran, Aayat No 31
قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Say (O Muhammad): If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your faults, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

Allah Subhanahu wa taala has created you amongst the BEST of all His creations.

You're amongst the Asharaful Makhlooqat

You matter to Allah Subhanahu wa taala. Your loved by The Lord Of The Worlds. You're not defined by what other people think of you.

You're defined by your relationship with your Rabb.

When people hurt you, remember Allah will heal you. 
When people humiliate you, Allah will magnify you. 
When people break you, Allah will mend you.
When people judge you, Allah will justify you.
When people misunderstand you, Allah will understand you.
When people hate you, Allah loves you.

O you, the beautiful creation of your Rabb, Never be sad or depressed. Your Rabb loves you.

Ups and Downs are a part & parcel of life, but Allah is the owner of your life.

He will never put you in a situation that you cannot handle. He's always besides you.

Every hardship or difficulty that you face is just to make you stronger and prepare you for the blessings that await you in future In Shaa Allah.

So never ever lose Hope in the Mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa taala. He will work wonders out for you soon In Shaa Allah.

Turn back to him, Seek forgiveness and come closer to him. He's waiting for His lost soul to find his/her way back to Him.

Don't worry, He'll guide you, but you need to initiate. Cry out your heart to Him and see how He draws you closer towards Him

And Indeeed, my Rabb loves and forgives those who seek His forgiveness.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

17. Fatima Bint Muhammad radiyallaahu ‘anhu

Fatimah was the fifth child of the Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and Khadijah.

She was about five years old when The Prophet received 
revelation so scholars say “she grew up in Islam.” 

One of her nicknames was Ummu Abeeha (Her Father’s 
Mother), due to the fact that she was always in his company 
and ready to defend him, just like a mother would do for her 
child. Once she saw her father while he was in sujood, and 
`Uqbah ibn Abi Mu`ayt came and placed the guts of a dead 
animal on the Prophet’s back while he was praying. Fatima 
ran to her father and removed the filth from his back while 
she was crying. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam saw her crying and said, “Don’t cry my daughter, for indeed Allah will make your father victorious”.

She adopted so many characteristics from her father, that 
Aisha says, “I have not seen anyone who resembled the 
Holy Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam more in manners, habits, character and in the method of sitting and standing than Fatimah.” (Tirmidhi)

The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam had so much love for her that if he would be seated and Fatima would enter he would get up and kiss her between her eyes, all the time.

When Ali and Fatima got married the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam  was involved in their life. Once the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam  went to visit them and found Fatima at home alone, he asked where Ali was, she told him that they were upset with each other and 
that Ali has left the house.

The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam  went to look for Ali and found him sleeping in the masjid covered in dust. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam  woke him while wiping away the dust saying, “get up the father of dust”. He did not even ask them what they fought about and instead told Ali, “O Ali come back to your home with me”.

Even though Fatima and Ali were poor they still had a happy 
marriage. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam would go to visit them and he would hear their laughter from outside. They had four children, Hasan, Hussayn, Muhsin (who died very shortly after birth) and Umm-Kulthoom.

Fatima was only 28 years old when her father died. She went
 through a very hard time. She entered upon the Prophet 
salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam when he fell ill, but he was unable to get up to kiss her, as he usually does. So she sat to the right of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam while she was crying. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam  said “bring your ear closer to me O Fatima”, so he whispered something in her ear, so she cried. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam again said “bring your ear closer to me O Fatima” and he whispered something else in her ear, and so she laughed. 

Aisha later asked her after the death of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam please tell me what he whispered to you, she said, “firstly he said “O Fatima I am going to die tonight,” and so I cried, and when he saw me crying he said, “will you not be satisfied that you will be the first from amongst my family to follow me and that you will be the leader of the women of Paradise”, and so I laughed”.

Fatimah died six months after the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and she instructed Ali, “When you bury me to cover me properly, I don’t want anyone to see anything of me, and bury me during the night for I am embarrassed from the multitude of people attending.”.

Ali was very upset by her death and cried a lot. He said, 
“I have never been more exhausted from anything more 
than I was as a result of the death of the Prophet and 
Fatimah within six months of each other”.

Fatimah was the highest example of chastity, honor, 
modesty, and piousness for all Muslim women.

May Allah make us able to follow her footsteps!

Saturday, March 21, 2020

16. 10 Tips On How To Concentrate During Salah (Prayers)

1. Before standing up for Prayer, try to deal with all the minor urgent matters which demand your attention. If you are pressed by hunger, eat first; if you are pressed to attend to the call of nature, relieve yourself; if you are the parent of an infant, feed him or her, or keep him or her busy.

2. Perform your wudu’ (ablution) well, paying ...due care and attention.

3. Approach the Prayer with zest and passion as if it is the last prayer in your life before dying. Actually the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam taught us that we could do nothing in this world that could ever surpass Prayer in merit and excellence.

4. Visualize that in your Prayer you are going to have a special audience with Allah, Lord of the worlds, and that you are enjoying a direct communion with Him—which, in fact, is true.

5. Think of the Prayer you are performing as if it were the last Prayer of your life. In fact, it could very well be the last one, since no one is given a guarantee that he would live to perform another Prayer.

6. Picture the scene of the Last Day when people will be lined up into two groups, one destined for Heaven, and another for Hell, and ask yourself where you would be placed.

7. Focus your mind on what you are reading in your Prayer and recite simple surah that you understand it's meaning and ponder on the meaning whiles u recite.

8. If, in spite of your best efforts, your mind is still wandering, seek refuge in Allah and bring your mind back to Prayer.

9. Pray to Allah and beg Him to grant you true the joy of concentrating in your Prayer and protection against the wanderings of your mind.

10. Place your eyesight to the one spot where you will be making your sujood while you recite and avoid taking your eyes from that spot.

May Allah protect us from the tricks of shaitan during prayers and forgive us our mistakes.

Ameen!

Friday, March 20, 2020

15. Do Good Deeds

Narrated `Aisha radiyallaahu ‘anhu: The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam 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 salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam?" He said, "Even I, unless and until Allah bestows His pardon and Mercy on me." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 8, Book 81, Hadith 56)

Do you think your deeds alone will carry you across the bridge of Sirat? 

Your actions, intentions, deeds and legacy will benefit you but it is only with Allah's Mercy that you have any of these things and it is only by His permission that you and your loved ones will enter Paradise. 

Remember that and remember Him, for Allah's Mercy knows no bounds!

Thursday, March 19, 2020

14. Be A Giver

Narrated Malik ibn Nadlah radiyallaahu ‘anhu: The Prophet properly, sincerely and moderately said: 
"Hands are of three types: Allah's Hand is the upper one; the bestower's hand is the one near it; the beggar's hand is the lower one. So bestow what is surplus, and do not submit yourself to the demand of your soul." (Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 9, Hadith 94)

The ego and the soul may desire more but know that what you have is enough. 

Nobody can take away what is meant for you nor what has been measured out for you. 

Accept that and show gratitude and then see how your eyes open to the multitude of blessings before you! 

Alhamdulillah!

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

13. Allah Mercy Never Ends

Abu Hurairah radiyallaahu ‘anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:
“Allah created a hundred mercies, and He placed one mercy among his creation, they show mercy to one another by it, and there are ninety-nine mercies with Allah.” (Jami`at-Tirmidhi 3541, Book 48, Hadith 172)

Even if you try to, you cannot imagine the Mercy of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala.

Whatever you have done, however far you feel you've come from salvation, know that is only a dua away. 

Raise your hands and ask Allah for His Mercy, he is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful. Everything is only because of Allah's Mercy - Alhamdulillah!

It's Friday today. 

Have you read Surah Al Kahf? It only takes 15-20 minutes to read? Surely you have 15-20 minutes for Allah today? 

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

12. How To Control One's Anger

Narrated Abu Dharr radiyallaahu ‘anhu: The Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said to us: 
"When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down." (Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 43, Hadith 10)

Anger consumes us and changes our heart rate, our blood pressure and physical state. 

Quell your anger by changing your state and thank Allah for all He has bestowed upon you because even if you let anger consume you in a moment, the next is waiting for you to repent. 

Alhamdulillah!

Monday, March 16, 2020

11. How Satan Divert Your Attention From Your Prayers

Narrated Abu Huraira radiyallaahu ‘anhu: Allah's Messenger salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, 
"When the Adhan is pronounced Satan takes to his heels and passes wind with noise during his flight in order not to hear the Adhan. When the Adhan is completed he comes back and again takes to his heels when the Iqama is pronounced and after its completion he returns again till he whispers into the heart of the person (to divert his attention from his prayer) and makes him remember things which he does not recall to his mind before the prayer and that causes him to forget how much he has prayed." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1, Book 10, Hadith 6)

The Adhan is pronounced when we are born. 

It is one of the first sounds directed into our ears as an invitation to pray. 

Heed the invitation and spend your life in prayer. 

When you hear the Adhan, listen to it and let it resonate within your heart. 

May all your prayers be accepted before the day comes that people pray over you - Ameen.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

10. Memorise Duas To Keep Satan away

It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that he heard the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam say: 
“When a man enters his house, and remembers Allah when he enters and when he eats, Satan says: ‘You have no place to stay and no supper.’ If he enters his house and does not remember Allah upon entering, Satan says: ‘You have found a place to stay.’ And if he does not remember Allah when he eats, (Satan) says: ‘You have found a place to stay and supper.’ (Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 61)

Remember Allah in all you do. 

Memorise the duas for entering the home, leaving the home, eating, finishing eating, for all you do. 

Seek the blessings of every moment and know that your Lord is merciful, kind and has given you every single breath as an opportunity to remember Him and be grateful.

Use it.

Saturday, March 14, 2020

9. A Protective Jealousy

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah radiyallaahu ‘anhu that: the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: 
"There is a kind of protective jealousy that Allah loves and a kind that Allah hates. As for that which Allah loves, it is protective jealousy when there are grounds for suspicion. And as for that which He hates, it is protective jealousy when there are no grounds for suspicion." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 9, Hadith 2074)

When you love something and hold it dear to your heart, your love for it evokes a desire to take care of it. 

If you suspect harm coming to it, you wish to preserve and protect it and so a jealousy is born for the preservation of that which you love. 

If this is warranted because what you love is not being cared for or preserved as it should, this is permissible protective jealousy. 

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala allow us to preserve our imaan, our religion and love it so deeply, a protective jealousy keeps it safeguarded and entrusted to us in Shaa’Allah! 

Friday, March 13, 2020

8. Daughters Are A Blessings

Aishah radiyallaahu ‘anhu said: "A woman came to me with two daughters. She was asking (for food) but I did not have anything with me except a date. So I gave it to her and she divided it between her two daughters without eating any of it herself. Then she got up to leave, and the Prophet entered, and I informed him about her. So the Prophet said: " Whoever is tested something from these daughters (and he/she passes the test), they will be a screen for them from the Fire."
(Jami`at-Tirmidhi, Book 27, Hadith 21)

Alhamdulillah for this beautiful lesson! 

The mother went hungry to provide for her daughters and the daughters were blessed as a screen from the hellfire. 

We strive for our children, sacrifice our time and more for them, do you not know Allah is the most Just, the most Wise? 

He will recompense everything you spend or do in the service of your family. 

In Shaa’Allah in the next life you will see the reward of what you did in this life. 

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala bless all those with children, all those with daughters and the parents who raised them.


Thursday, March 12, 2020

7. Sadaqah


If the person giving Sadaqah knows that the money he is donating will reach Allah first and then the poor person, he will truly gain much more joy in giving rather than taking

The benefits of Sadaqah

1. Sadaqah is one of the doors from jannah 

2. Sadaqah is the most virtuous action in all good actions, and the best form of Sadaqah is to feed others 

3. Sadaqah will be a shade on the day of judgement and it will save a person from the fire 

4. Sadaqah makes the anger of Allah cool and it also cools the heat in the grave 

5. The best and most beneficial gift for a deceased person is Sadaqah and Allah continues to increase the reward of Sadaqah 

6. Sadaqah is a way to purify the soul and increases good deeds 

7. Sadaqah will be a cause of happiness on the day of judgement on the face of the giver 

8. Sadaqah is a source of peace from the dangers of the day of judgement and it doesn't let you grieve the past 

9. Sadaqah is a means of sins being forgiven and also expiates past sins 

10. Sadaqah is glad tidings of a good death and is also a cause for the duas of the angels 

11. The person who gives sadaqah is from the best of people and all those associated with it will also receive the reward

12. The person who gives Sadaqah is promised great rewards

13. The person who spends is counted in those who have piety and people also begin to love him 

14. Giving Sadaqah is a sign of kindness and grace 

15. Sadaqah is a means of duas being accepted and hardships being removed 

16. Sadaqah removes difficulties and closed 70 doors of harm in the world

17. Sadaqah is a means of age and wealth being increased and is also a means of success and provision

18. Sadaqah is a cure and a medicine 

19. Sadaqah prevents theft, a bad death, burns from fire and drowning

20. Sadaqah is rewarded, even if it is on animals and birds.

*The last thing*
The best form of Sadaqah at this moment is to forward this message with the intention of it being Sadaqah

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

6. Bad Dreams

The Bad dreams are from Shaitan. 

Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam told us what to do upon seeing a bad dream. "So when one of you sees a dream which he does not like, he should spit on his left side three times, seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan thrice, and change the side which he was lying (Sahih Muslim) and in another narration in Muslim, Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam told us if we spit three times and seek refuge from Allah then it (the dream) will not harm them." (Sahih Muslim)

Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam also told us that if we saw a bad dream to "stand up and offer prayer." (Sahih Muslim)

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

5. Points On Living A Productive Life

1) Start your day with the *Fajr* Prayer. 
Begin the day with Allah’s name, shun all the things that bring you shame.

2) Seek *forgiveness (istighfaar)* continuously, *abstain from sin* and you will receive an *increase in sustenance* (rizq).

3)   Always remember to read *Salaat.*It is the key to *success.*

4) Bear in mind that everything *you utter* is being *recorded.*

5) Do not lose hope ... even in a bad storm.

6) In the of midst of *worries and anxiety* recite * laa hawla wa laa Quwatta illa billah*.

7) Earn the *Duas* of the poor through *charity*.

8) Try to spend some time with the *Quran* instead of reading Newspapers and Magazines. 

9) Initiate *change within* yourself, and your family will follow you, in Shaa Allah. 

10) *Respect* your parents. They are the most important bounty and the means of *Allah Ta'alas pleasure.
Rabbir hum huma kamaa rabbayaanee sagheera.

11) Do not lose your *temper.*
Do not hold *grudges*. Do not *break family ties*.

12) You have the *support* of The *Most Powerful* and The most wise Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Trust Him. 

13) *Salaah* is the best *coping mechanism*.

14) Abstain from *harming* others.

15) Whoever *speaks ill* of you behind your back, *forgive her*. She is already transferring her good deeds to you.

16) Salaat, Recitation of Quran and Zikrullah (the remembrance of Allah) will bring noor into your life, baraqah (blessings) in your day & contentment to your heart. You will feel motivated to do more good deeds. 

17) Remembering the *hellfire* is a deterrent from *committing sins*.

18) Don’t waste your *energy and time* arguing. You have more *important things* to do...

19) Have easy access to the *Quran*. Recitation of a single verse is *better* than worldly affairs.

20) The *beauty* of this life is nothing *without Imaan (faith).*

*Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen.*

Monday, March 9, 2020

4. What To Do Of Old Torn Pages Of Qur'an

By Asma Bint Shameem

I have some old torn pages of the Qur’aan. How should I dispose of them?

ANSWER

To dispose of old, torn pages of the Qur’aan or other pieces of paper that have Allaah’s Name on it, you can do three things. 

1. BURN THEM

You can respectfully burn old, torn pages of the Qur’aan in a clean place. 

PROOF:
When Uthmaan radhi Allaahu anhu consolidated the Qur’aan in the dialect of the Quraish, he ordered all the other copies of the Qur’aan to be burned respectfully. And that’s also what the other Sahaabah did. 

2. BURY THEM

You can also bury them in a clean place making sure that there’s no chance of people walking over that area, to the best of your ability. 

3. SHRED THEM 

You can also use a paper shredder and shred such papers and pages so that the words are cut up finely and are no longer distinguishable. 

Someone asked Shaikh Salih al-Munajjid about this issue. He said:
“They may be destroyed by burning or by cutting them up so that the verses of the Qur’aan and the name of Allaah disappear, or they may be buried. 
If a part of the word remains there is no harm in that. 
There are machines that cut paper into long, thin strips (i.e., shredders), which may be used for this purpose.”

And Allah knows best.