429. Is Ghusl “Mandatory” On Fridays, Even If I’M Not Going For Jumu’ah Prayers?

By Asma bint Shameem 

It is true that the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam asked us to take ghusl on Fridays. 

He said:

“When any one of you goes to Jumu’ah, let him do ghusl.” (al-Bukhaari 882)

But the majority of the scholars say that these instructions are in the sense of a *recommendation* and *NOT* something *“obligatory”, even for the men.* 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Whoever performs Wudhu on Friday, then he will receive the blessing, and whoever performs ghusl then ghusl is more virtuous." 

(at-Tirmidhi 497 saheeh by al-Albaani) 

So, although doing ghusl is “preferred”, even wudhu would be just fine. 

That shows that ghusl on Fridays is not “mandatory”.

The scholars said:

“Doing ghusl on Fridays is mustahabb, not obligatory, according to the majority of fuqaha’, although some of them were of the view that it is obligatory. 

Secondly: 

This ghusl is prescribed for those who come to Jumu‘ah prayers, whether men or women, although it is men who are addressed in the verse which tells them to attend the prayer.

But if a woman attends Jumu‘ah prayer, it is prescribed for her to do ghusl for it and observe its etiquette. “ 

(Islamqa Fatwa # 142753)

So ghusl on Friday is *Sunnah mu’akkadah* ONLY for those who are *attending the Friday prayers*. 

Imaam an-Nawawi said:

“Doing ghusl on Friday is Sunnah, not obligatory in the sense that not doing it is not a sin, and there is no difference of opinion among us concerning that. 

It is Sunnah for everyone who wants to attend Jumu‘ah, man, woman, child, traveler, slave and others, because of the apparent meaning of the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar, and because the aim is cleanliness, and they are all the same with regard to that.

It is not Sunnah for the one who does not intend to attend, even if he is one of those who should attend Jumu‘ah, because of the meaning of the hadeeth and because the reason is no longer present; and because of the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar, 

according to which the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: 

“Whoever comes to Jumu‘ah, man or woman, let him do ghusl, and whoever does not come to it, man or woman, does not have to do ghusl.” Narrated by al-Bayhaqi with this wording and with a saheeh isnaad.”

[al-Majmoo‘ (4/405)]

Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen said: 

“The Sunnah indicates that performing ghusl is specific to those who show up to the *Jumu’ah (prayer)…*

It is possible for the word 

‘al-Jumu’ah’ to take the meaning of 

A.) the prayer or 

B.) the day

However (The Prophet’s) statement, 

‘Whenever one of you *comes to the Jumu’ah*…’ (Sunan Abu Dawud) specifies that the intended meaning is the *prayer*. 

Based on this, it is not Sunnah for women (who do not attend the Jumu’ah prayer) to make the (Sunnah) ghusl. 

Likewise, it is not Sunnah for those who do not attend the Jumu’ah prayer with a legitimate excuse to make ghusl for the Jumu’ah (prayer).” 

(al-Mumti’ (5/81)

*Conclusion*

Ghusl is performed for the Jumu’ah *“prayer”* and *not* for the *“day”* of Jumu’ah. 

So it’s not mandatory for those who’re not attending the Friday prayers to take ghusl. 

Now I’m not telling you to stop taking showers on Fridays :)

If someone wants to take a bath on Friday, that’s good and there’s nothing wrong with that. 

Just keep in mind that it’s not ‘mandatory’. 

And Allaah knows best

428. Qunoot In Witr

 By Asma bint Shameem 

1. What does Qunoot mean?

Qunoot is “the Duaa offered during prayer at a specific point while standing.”

2. Waajib or Sunnah?

Reading Duaa of Qunoot in witr is *Sunnah* and *not mandatory* according to the majority of the scholars. 

In fact the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said it SOMETIMES and did not say it at other times. 

So we should do the same. 

Shaikh Ibn Baaz said:

“.....when the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam taught al-Husayn ibn ‘Ali radhi Allaahu anhumaa to say Qunoot in Witr, he did not tell him to omit it sometimes or to do it all the time. 

This indicates that either is permissible. 

Hence it was narrated that when Ubayy ibn Ka’b radhi Allaahu anhu 

led the Sahaabah in prayer in the Masjid of the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam, he used to omit Qunoot some nights; perhaps that was in order to teach the people that it is not obligatory.”

(Fataawa Islamiyyah, 2/159)

NOTE: 

Do keep in mind that Qunoot is DIFFERENT from Witr. 

We usually assume that Qunoot and Witr are one and the same thing, although they’re NOT. 

Qunoot is the *DUAA* that is said in Salaah at a specific time. 

Witr is the odd-numbered *PRAYER* done after Ishaa Salaah. 

3. Any Specific Words for Qunoot?

Although the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam taught Hasan radhi Allaahu anhu what to say in Qunoot of witr, you don’t “have” to use these same exact words although it’s *better* to do so. 

You could make duaa in Witr using ANY words, or add to the duaa taught by the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam 

or say anything that’s different from it. 

You can even read duaas from the Qur’aan in Qunoot of witr. 

Imaam al-Nawawi said: 

“Note that there is no specific du’aa for Qunoot according to the preferred point of view. 

ANY du’aa’ that is said will serve as Qunoot, even if one recites a verse or verses from the Qur’aan that include words of supplication, this will count as Qunoot, but it is *better to recite the words that were narrated in the Sunnah.*”

(Al-Adhkaar al-Nawawiyyah, p. 50)

4. The Duaa itself. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam taught Hasan radhi Allaahu anhu the following duaa:

 اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ ، وَعَافِنِي   فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ ، وَتَوَلَّنِي   فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ ، وَقِنِي   شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ ، فإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي     ولا يُقْضَى     عَلَيْكَ ، وَإِنَّهُ لا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ ، وَلا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ ، ولا منجا منك إلا إليك 

“Allaahumma ihdini feeman hadayta wa ‘aafini feeman ‘aafayta wa tawallani feeman tawallayta wa baarik li feema a’tayta, wa qini sharra ma qadayta , fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk, wa innahu laa yadhillu man waalayta wa laa ya’izzu man ‘aadayta, tabaarakta Rabbana wa ta’aalayta la manja minka illa ilayk

“O Allaah, guide me among those whom You have guided, pardon me among those whom You have pardoned, turn to me in friendship among those on whom You have turned in friendship, and bless me in what You have bestowed, and save me from the evil of what You have decreed. 

For verily You decree and none can influence You; and he is not humiliated whom You have befriended, nor is he honoured who is Your enemy. 

Blessed are You, O Lord, and Exalted. There is no place of safety from You except with You.” 

[Abu Dawood (1425), al-Tirmidhi (464), and al-Nasaa’i (1746) ; saheeh by al-Albaani]

5. The other duaa:

It’s ALSO permissible to make duaa in Qunoot of witr using the words that we were taught growing up in Pakistan. 

However, it’s reported that the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam used to recite this duaa in Qunoot Naazilah, that is, he made this duaa when some calamity hit the Muslims. 

However, since ANY words may be used to make duaa in Qunoot, this duaa is also valid. 

اَللَّهُمَّ إنا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ وَنُثْنِئْ عَلَيْكَ الخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ ئَّفْجُرُكَ اَللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي    وَنَسْجُدُ وَإِلَيْكَ نسعىٰ وَنَحْفِدُ نَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشىٰ عَذَابَكَ إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالكُفَّارِ مُلْحَقٌ

“Allaahumma inna nasta’eenuka wa  nastaghfiruka nu’minu bika, wa natawakkalu ‘alayka wa nuthni ‘alayka al-khayr, wanashkuruka wa laa nakfuruka wa nakhla’u wa natruku man yafjuruka

Allaahumma iyyaaka na’budu wa laka nusalli wa nasjudu, wa ilayka nas’aa wa nahfid. Narju rahmataka wa nakhsha ‘adhaabaka, inna ‘adhaabaka al-jadd bil kuffaari mulhaq. 

“O Allaah, verily we seek Your help, we believe in You, we put our trust in You and we praise You and we are not ungrateful to You. O Allaah, You alone we worship and to You we pray and prostrate, for Your sake we strive. We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment, for Your punishment will certainly reach the disbelievers.” 

(al-Bayhaqi - saheeh by al-Albaani)

6. Before the rukoo or After?

Duaa of Qunoot can be said before, as well as, after the rukoo. 

BOTH are allowed. 

Ibn Taymiyah said:

“With regard to qunoot: there are two extreme views and one middle (or moderate) view. 

Some say that qunoot should only be recited before bowing and some say that it should only be recited after bowing. 

The fuqaha’ among the scholars of hadeeth, such as Ahmad and others, say that BOTH are ALLOWED, because both are mentioned in the saheeh Sunnah, but they preferred reciting qunoot after bowing because this is mentioned more often.” [Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (23/100)]

7. Raise hands?

We should raise our hands and make duaa when standing for Qunoot. 

That’s what Omar radhi Allaahu anhu said and did. [al-Bayhaqi- saheeh (2/210)]

The scholars of the Standing Committee said:

“One should raise the hands during the du’aa al-qunoot and when saying Takbeer during the janaazah and Eid prayers, because evidence to this effect has been narrated.”

(Al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah li’l-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wa’l-Iftaa, 7/53)

And Allaah knows best.

427. The Believer And The Coronavirus

By Asma bint Shameem 

The Coronavirus....

It’s spreading everywhere. 

People are falling sick everywhere. 

Hundreds of thousands dead... many, many more infected. 

The statistics are increasing. 

And that’s scary. 

Something similar happened 1400 years ago. 

Our Mother Aaishah radhi Allaahu anhaa asked the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam about the plague.

He said:

"The Plague was a punishment which Allaah used to send on whom He wished, but Allaah made it a blessing for the believers. 

None (among the believers) remains patient in a land in which plague has broken out and considers that nothing will befall him except what Allaah has ordained for him, but that Allaah will grant him a reward similar to that of a martyr."   

(al-Bukhari 5734)

And the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said, 

"Plague was a means of torture sent on some people before you. 

So if you hear of its spread in a land, don't approach it, and if a plague should appear in a land where you are present, then don't leave that land in order to run away from it (i.e. plague).”  

(al-Bukhari 3473)

Although these ahaadeeth are about the plague, the same can be applied to any of the contagious diseases or epidemics. 

And this latest outbreak of Coronavirus is one of them. 

So what’s a believer to do?

1. Do NOT panic. 

Stay calm.and place your TRUST in Allaah.

KNOW that NOTHING can harm you or benefit you except with Allaah’s Permission. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Everything has a reality, and the servant will not reach the reality of faith until he knows that what afflicted him could never miss him, and that what missed him could never have afflicted him.” (Ahmad saheeh by al-Albaani) 

And he Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said:

“Know that if the whole community were to gather together to benefit you with anything, it would benefit you only with something that Allah had already prescribed for you, and that if they gather together to harm you with anything, they would harm you only with something Allah had already prescribed for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.” 

(at-Tirmidhi saheeh by al-Albaani) 

2. REMAIN where you are 

If your in the place of the epidemic, stay there. 

And if you’re not in the place of the epidemic, stay away and do not go there. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“The plague is a calamity (or a punishment) that was sent upon the Children of Israel, or upon those who came before you. If you hear of it in some land, do not go there, and if it breaks out in a land where you are, do not leave, fleeing from it.” [al-Bukhaari (3473) and Muslim (2218)]

This rule applies to any other contagious epidemic diseases. 

3. Read your morning and evening adhkaar 

If we read the adhkaar that the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam told us to read every morning and every evening, we will be in the *protection of Allaah* against ALL kinds of harm such as magic, evil eye, diseases and sicknesses. 

These adhkaar are like a FORTRESS surrounding us from all sides and PROTECTING us with the permission of Allaah. 

Ibn al-Qayyim said, 

“The morning and evening adhkar play the role of a shield; the thicker it is the more its owner will not be affected. Rather, its strength can reach to such an extent that the arrow shot at it will bounce back to affect the one who shot it.”

Shaykh Uthaymeen said, 

“The morning and evening adhkar are a stronger fortress than the wall of Ya’jooj and Ma’jooj, for the one who says it while his heart is present.

Ibn Katheer said, 

“Wear the ‘coat’ of adhkar so it can protect you from the evils of humans and jinn. And cover your souls with istighfar so it can erase the sins of the night and day.”

Some of the adhkaar are:

a) Uthmaan ibn ‘Affaan radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

“I heard the Messenger of Allaah Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam say: 

“Whoever says:

 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ 

‘Bismillah illadhi la yadurru ma’a ismihi shay’un fi’l-ard wa la fi’l-sama’ wa huwa al-Samee’ ul-‘Aleem’ 

(In the name of Allaah with Whose name nothing can harm on earth or in heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing)’, 

THREE times, will not be stricken with a sudden affliction until morning comes, and whoever says them when morning comes will not be stricken with a sudden affliction until evening comes.” 

(Abu Dawood -Saheeh by al-Albaani)

b) A man came to the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam and said: 

“O Messenger of Allaah, I was stung by a scorpion last night.”

He said: 

“If you had said, when evening came, 

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ 

A‘oodhu bi kalimaat-Illaah it-taammaati min sharri ma khalaq 

“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of that which He has created”, *it would not have harmed you*.” (Saheeh Muslim)

c) The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Say: Qul Huwa Allahu ahad [i.e., Soorat al-Ikhlaas] and al-Mu‘awwidhatayn [i.e., Soorat al-Falaq and Soorat an-Naas] three times every evening and every morning, and they will suffice you against everything.”

(at-Tirmidhi (3575); hasan by al-Albaani)

d) Abu’d-Darda’ radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

“Whoever says, morning and evening:

حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ

 ‘Hasbi Allah, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, ‘alayhi tawwakaltu wa Huwa Rabb ul-‘Arsh il-‘azeem 

“Allaah is sufficient for me, there is no god but He, in Him have I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne”’, seven times, *Allaah will SUFFICE him against all that concerns him.”*

e) Abdullah ibn ‘Umar radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

“The Messenger of Allaah Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam never failed to say these supplications when evening came and when morning came: 

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي

“Allahumma inni as’aluka al-‘aafiyata fi’d-dunya wa’l-aakhirah. Allahumma inni as’aluka al-‘afwa wa’l-‘aafiyata fi deeni wa dunyaaya wa ahli wa maali. Allahumma astur ‘awraati wa aamin raw‘aati. Allahumm ihfazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa ‘an yameeni wa ‘an shimaali, wa min fawqi, wa a‘oodhu bi ‘azamatika an ughtaala min tahti 

“O Allaah, I ask You for WELL-BEING in this world and in the Hereafter. 

O Allaah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my faith, my worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. 

O Allaah, conceal my faults and protect me from that which causes me to worry. 

O Allaah, PROTECT me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness lest I be destroyed from beneath me).”

(Abu Dawood (5074) and Ibn Maajah (3871); saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani)

Shaykh Abu’l-Hasan al-Mubaarakfoori said:

“O Allaah, I ask You for well-being” means: Safety from anything that could undermine my faith and from worldly hardships. It was also said that what is meant is safety from sicknesses and calamities; or not being tested by them, and being granted patience in bearing them and acceptance of the divine decree. The word ‘aafiyah (well-being) refers to when Allah preserves a person and protects him from that which is disliked, and grants him well-being and protection from troubles and calamities.“

[Mirqaat al-Mafaateeh Sharh Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh (8/139)]

f) Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Abi Bakrah that he said to his father: 

O my father, I hear you supplicating every morning (saying),

اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ 

“O Allaah, grant me soundness in my body; 

O Allaah, grant me soundness in my hearing; 

O Allaah, grant me soundness in my sight, there is no god but You, and you repeat it three times in the morning and three times in the evening. 

He said: Yes, O my son; I heard the Messenger of Allah Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam supplicating with (these words) and I like to follow his Sunnah.”

[Ahmad (19917) and Abu Dawood (5090); chasan by al-Albaani]

And there are others  

4. Make duaa to Allaah 

a) Umar radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

“One of the du‘aa’s of the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam was:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ

 “Allahumma inni a‘oodhu bika min zawaali ni‘amatika wa tahawwul ‘aafiyatika wa fujaa’ati niqmatika wa jamee‘i sakhatika

“O Allaah, I seek refuge with You from the withdrawing of Your blessing, and the loss of the well-being that You granted me, and the sudden onset of Your wrath, and anything that may lead to Your displeasure).”

[Saheeh Muslim (2739)]

An-Nawawi said: 

“[The word translated here as] ‘loss’ refers to a change in something and disconnection from something. It is as if he was asking for *continual well-being*, which is *protection from pain and sickness*.

[Fayd al-Qadeer (2/140)]

Al-‘Azeemabaadi said:

“the loss of the well-being that You granted me” refers to health being replaced with sickness, and independence of means being replaced with poverty.”

[‘Awn al-Ma‘bood Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood (4/283)]

b) Anas radhi Allaahu anhu said that the Prophet  Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam used to say:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئْ الْأَسْقَامِ 

 “Allahumma inni a ‘oodhu bika min al-barasi wa’l-junooni wa’l-judhaami wa min sayyi’ il-asqaam

“O Allaah, I seek refuge with you from leprosy, and from insanity, and from paralysis, and from evil diseases.”

[Ahmad (12592), Abu Dawood (1554) Others saheeh by al-Albaani]

At-Teebi said: 

“The reason why he did not seek refuge with Allaah from sicknesses in general terms is that some sicknesses may be easy to bear but bring a great deal of reward if one bears them with patience and they are not chronic, such as fevers, headaches and inflammations of the eye. Rather the hadeeth is seeking refuge with Allaah  from CHRONIC SICKNESS, which can lead a person into a situation where a close friend will flee from him and he will not have many people around him to comfort him and take care of him, and – moreover – may carry a great deal of stigma.”

5. Thank Allaah

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Whoever sees a person who is afflicted with some trial and says, 

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلاكَ بِهِ وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلًا

‘Al-hamdu Lillaah alladhi ‘aafani mimma abtalaaka bihi wa faddalani ‘ala katheer mimman khalaqa tafdeelan 

“Praise be to Allaah who has spared me that with which He has tested you and has favoured me over many of those whom He has created’ *that trial will not befall him*.” 

[al-Tirmidhi (3432) and Ibn Maajah (3892); saheeh by al-Albaani]

6. When you leave home

Say the following duaa every time you leave home, and you’ll be protected against ALL harm.

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Whoever says – i.e., when he leaves his house,

باسْمِ اللَّهِ ، تَوَكَّلْتُ على اللَّهِ ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ باللَّهِ 

 Bismillaah, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allaah, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa Billaah 

“In the name of Allaah, I put my trust in Allaah and there is no power and no strength except with Allaah” , 

it will be said to him: You are taken care of and you are protected and guided, and the devils will move away from him, and one devil says: What can you do with a man who has been guided, taken care of and protected? 

[Abu Dawood (5095) and al-Tirmidhi (3462); saheeh by al-Albaani]

7. Take PRECAUTIONS 

-Wash hands frequently 

-Use a mask 

-Avoid crowded places

-Cover your cough 

-Use common sense

May Allaah protect us all from ALL kinds of diseases, physical and spiritual  Ameen  

And Allaah knows best

426. A Deed SO Special....Yet So Easy

By Asma bint Shameem 

Would you like to know of a deed.....that will take you away from Hellfire a distance of seventy years? 

And every single time you do it, it takes you away ANOTHER seventy years!

.....A deed that will act as a SHIELD for you from Hell Fire and be an INTERCESSOR for you on the Day of Resurrection?!

.....A deed that is SOOO BELOVED to Allaah that even He said: 

"It is for Me and I will reward him for it (beyond measure)." (Bukhaari - Hadith Qudsi) 

 

Subhaan Allaah! What a wonderful, awesome, amazing deed that would surely be!

That deed, dear brother/sister is....FASTING. 

Our beloved Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: 

"No servant fasts a day for the sake of Allaah except that Allaah removes the hellfire seventy years away from his face." (Muslim)

And he (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) also said: 

"The fast and the Qur'aan are two intercessors for the servant of Allaah on the Day of Resurrection. The fast will say: 'O Lord, I prevented him from his food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him.' The Qur'aan will say: 'I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for him.' And their intercession will be accepted." (Ahmad-saheeh)

But, mind you, I am not talking about fasting in the month of Ramadhaan. Obviously that fasting is fardh on us and we really don't have much choice in that matter.

What I am talking about is the *'nafl'* fast....the fast that is purely *voluntary*....... not because you HAVE to fast. 

But because you *WANT* to fast......because you *LOVE* to fast....for the sake of Allaah...just to please Him.

And if you do that, sincerely, for His sake, this nafl fasting will bring you closer to Allaah and earn his Great Pleasure and Love. 

It will also be a means to purify your soul and strive against your desires, while earning immense reward from Allaah, Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala.

Allaah says: 

"My slave does not draw near to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My slave continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I will love him, 

When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, he seeing with which he sees, 

his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. 

Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it." (al-Bukhaari-Hadeeth Qudsi). 

Subhaan Allaah! Imagine....Allaah loving you.....yes, YOU! 

What more could a person ask for?!!!

*That's for the Dunya*. 

*And what about the Aakhirah?*

This fasting will take you to Jannah, the Ultimate Goal, the Supreme Success.

Abu Umamah  radhi Allaahu anhu said: 

"I came to the Messenger of Allaah (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) and said: 'Order me to do a deed that will allow me to enter Paradise.' He said: 'Stick to fasting, as there is no equivalent to it.' Then I came to him again and he said: 'Stick to fasting."' (an-Nasa'ee; saheeh by al-Albaani) 

*So what are the Sunnah days of voluntary fasting?*

1. The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) LOVED to fast, especially on *Mondays and Thursdays.* 

When asked why he does that, he (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

"Those are two days on which people's deeds are shown to the Lord of the Worlds, and I want my deeds to be shown to Him when I am fasting." (al-Nasaa'i, Ibn Maajah, Ahmad-- saheeh by al-Albaani)

Let me ask you....

Wouldn't you like your deeds to be shown to Allaah while you are fasting?

2. And if you find it difficult to fast every Monday and Thursday, then try and fast *AT LEAST THREE DAYS* out of every month. 

It is recommended to fast on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth (Ayyam al-Beed) of every Lunar month. 

But, if it is difficult, then fast any three days in the entire month. 

And that means ANY three days out of thirty. 

Now that's not too hard....is it?!!

The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: 

"Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and ayaam al-beed are the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth." (al-Nasaa'i-- saheeh by al-Albaani)

Someone asked Aaisha (Radhi Allaahu anhaa) :

"Did the Messenger of Allaah (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) fast three days of every month?" 

She said, 

"Yes."

They asked

"Which days of the month did he fast?"

 She said, 

"He did not mind which days of the month he would fast." (Muslim)

And if you think about it, it's really not that hard at all. 

With a little patience and the hope of earning reward, one can easily get used to fasting. 

Alhamdulillaah we fast a whole month in Ramadhaan. 

And we prove to ourselves during this month, that we can do everything, from going to work, to working in the kitchen, studying, driving, thinking, cooking, cleaning, in fact, doing all our duties and chores extremely effectively even while fasting. 

If we can do all that while fasting for an entire month, what's a couple of days in a week or three days in a month?

Amir ibn Abdullah was once asked, 

"How can you tolerate being awake all night, and thirsty in the intense heat of the day?"  

He replied, 

"Is it anything more than postponing the food of the day to nighttime, and the sleep of the night to daytime?  

This is not a big matter." 

 

3. It is also Sunnah to fast 

▪️the day of 'Aashoora' (tenth of Muharram, along with the ninth), 

the day of 'Arafaah (ninth of Dhu'l-Hijjah), 

▪️the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah 

▪️the six days of Shawwaal, 

▪️most of the months of Muharram and Sha'baan, 

▪️and other general voluntary fasting throughout the year. 

 

So do as the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) advised us and make the most of your time, young age and good health before it is gone: 

"Make the most of five things before five (other things happen): your life before you die, your good health before you become sick; your free time before you become busy; your youth before you grow old; and your wealth before you become poor."  (saheeh by al-Albaani)

So what are you waiting for, my Muslim brother/ my sister?

Fasting is especially easy these days in the winter; the days are so short, its Maghrib before you know it. 

So why not take advantage of these short days for a perfect opportunity to earn the pleasure of Allaah and save yourself from the fire of Hell?

"And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for Al-Muttaqoon (the pious)" [Aal 'Imraan 3:133] 

And Allaah knows best.

425. The Best Greeting There Could Ever Be

By Asma bint Shameem

 Did you wake up this morning and say “As-Salaamu Alaikum” to your spouse or your child? 

Or did you greet them with a “Good Morning” or even a casual “hi”?

Have we been teaching our children the importance of greeting each other with salaam? 

Or when we see them off to school, do we send them off with a ‘bye’, instead of “As-Salaamu Alaikum”, the dua for peace and blessings?

For some of us, this may seem a minor issue. 

Or it may even be a ‘progressive’ issue. 

But, in our haste to ‘adapt’, we forget that saying *“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is the best greeting there could ever be.*

This was the practice and teaching of Prophet Muhammad Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam, the best example for mankind. 

And it was Allaah Himself that prescribed the manner of greeting among Muslims as “As-Salaamu Alaikum” [not ‘good morning’ or ‘hey’ or ‘hi’ or whatever]

 

He says:

“When those who believe in Our Ayaat (proofs, verses, signs, etc.) come to you, say: "Salaamun Alaikum" (peace be on you)..…” (Surah al-An‘aam:54)

Ibn al-Qayyim says:

“Allaah, the Sovereign, the Most Holy, the Peace, prescribed that the greeting among the people of Islaam  should be ‘As-Salaamu Alaikum’, which is better than all the greetings of other nations which include impossible ideas or lies, such as saying, ‘May you live for a thousand years,’ or things that are not accurate, such as ‘An’im sabaahan (Good morning),’ or actions that are not right, such as bowing in greeting. 

Thus the greeting of salaam is better than all of these, because it has the meaning of safety which is life, without which nothing else can be achieved….” 

(Badaa’i' al-Fawaa’id)

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is the best Dua

The word ‘salaam’ comes from the root ‘salema‘, which implies to disassociate oneself from evil and harm. 

Thus, when we greet other Muslims, the greeting means: 

“No harm shall come to you from me (may no evil come to you, may no harm come to you)

And since As-Salaam is also one of the Beautiful Names of Allaah, the greeting of salaam also means, “May the blessing of His Name descend upon you, may Allaah be with you, may Allaah guide and protect you.”

Subhaan Allaah! What a beautiful greeting!

Yet, it is utterly tragic to see that some of us have exchanged something so beautiful for something ugly, when we stopped saying Assalaamu Alaikum and exchanged it with ’Good Morning’ or ‘Hi’. 

It is especially sad to see some of our youth, who don’t even know how to say the words clearly and properly. 

And when you meet them, some say ‘Saakum”, some just mumble something incomprehensible under their breath and some don’t even bother to say anything at all!  

And if they are being really nice to you, they just might throw you a ‘hey’ from afar.

And even among those of us who do know how to say salaam, some of us are so stingy or hesitant in saying it. 

Although, at the time of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) the Sahaabah would *compete* with each other to see who could give salaams first. 

They would go to the market just to say salaam to people they knew and to the people they did not know.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: 

"The best of the two persons is the one who begins with salaam." (al-Bukhaari, 5727; Muslim, 2560)

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is a means of immense reward

A man passed by the Messenger of Allaah (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) while he was sitting with others, and said “As-salaamu ‘alaykum.” 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said,

“[He will have] ten hasanaat.” 

Another man passed by and said “As-Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah).” 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, “[He will have] twenty hasanaat.” 

Another man passed by and said “As-Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings).” 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, “[He will have] thirty hasanaat.” 

[al-Nisaai (368), al-Bukhaari in al-Adab al-Mufrad (586) and by Ibn Hibban (493)]

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is an aspect of Imaan

Once a man asked the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) about which aspect of Islaam was best. 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) replied: "Feeding the hungry, and *saying salaam to those you know and those you don't know.*" 

(al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is a means of entering Jannah

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: 

“You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. 

Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? 

*Spread salaam (the greeting of peace) among you.*" (Muslim)

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” gets rid of sins

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) also said, 

“When two Muslims meet (give salaam), and shake hands, they are forgiven their sins before they part (with each other).” 

(Abu Dawud : saheeh by al-Albaani) 

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is the greeting of the people of Jannah

Allaah says:

“Then, those that feared their Lord shall be driven in companies into Paradise. When they draw near its gates will be opened, and its keepers will say to them: *"Salaamun 'Alaikum"*  (Peace be upon you), you have done well. Enter and live in it for ever.” 

(Surah Zumar:73)

Even Allaah Himself says “As-Salaamu Alaikum” 

Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala sends His Salaam upon the people who believe in Him, especially the prophets such as Nuh, Ibraheem, Ismaeel, Musa, etc.(Surah as-Saaffaat) as well as other pious people.

 Jibreel Alaiyhis-Salaam came to house of the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and Khadeeja was there.  

Jibreel Alaiyhis-Salaam said: 

“Allaah sends his salaam to Khadeeja.”  

The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said:  

"O Khadeeja, Allaah is sending His salaams to you."  

She said, "Allaah is As-Salaam.  And upon you O Jibreel, be as-salaam and upon you Rasulullah be as-salaam." [al-Bukhaari]

It is obligatory to return the greeting of “As-Salaamu Alaikum” 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“The Muslim has five rights over his fellow-Muslim: *he should return his salaams*, visit him when he is sick, attend his funeral, accept his invitation, and pray for mercy for him [say “Yar ha'mu kallaah”] when he sneezes.” 

(al-Bukhaari, Muslim) 

We should say “As-Salaamu Alaikum”  when we enter our homes:

Allaah says:

“When you enter houses, *greet (with peace) one another with a salutation from Allaah*, blessed and good. 

As such Allaah makes clear to you His verses so that you understand.” (Surah an-Nur: 61)

“As-Salaamu Alaikum” is also to be said at time of leaving 

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: 

"When one of you joins a gathering, he should greet those present; and when he leaves them he should salute them, because the first salutation is not better than the last one." 

(Abu Dawud and Tirmithi; saheeh by al-Albaani) 

 

In the end:

Why would you want to give up something beautiful for something ugly?

It is sad to see that when it comes to the matters of Dunya, we strive our utmost to give our families and friends the best. 

Yet when it comes to greetings, we forget the most beautiful and comprehensive greeting “As-Salaamu Alaikum”, which is also a prayer….a prayer of peace and blessing….of security and protection from all harm and all evil…..a blessing that Allaah Himself sends down to His beloved slaves……a greeting of the people of Jannah itself.

Important note: 

Remember never to bend your head or bow to anyone as a sign of greeting. 

We bend our heads only to Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala.

Also keep in mind that other body gestures in any form or shape like  raising eyebrows, extending the arms, smiling, winking, etc. cannot replace the beautiful greeting of  “As-Salaamu Alaikum”. 

And Allaah knows best

424. Mondays And Thursdays Are SPECIAL

By Asma bint Shameem 

Mondays and Thursdays are special, SPECIAL days. 

You know why?

1. *Our deeds are shown to Allaah*

Mondays and Thursdays are special because our deeds are shown to Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala on these two days. 

And that’s the reason why the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam LOVED to fast on these two days. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allaah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am *fasting*.” (al-Tirmidhi— saheeh by al-Albaani)

2. *The gates of Jannah are OPEN and Allaah FORGIVES* *people* 

Also out of His immense Mercy, Allaah Subhaan Allaah forgives people on Mondays and Thursdays. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday, and everyone who does not associate anything with Allaah is forgiven, except a man who has had an argument with his brother. 

It is said: 

‘*Wait* for these two until they reconcile, 

*Wait* for these two until they reconcile, 

*Wait* for these two until they reconcile.” 

(Muslim)

So fast Mondays and Thursdays if you can. 

Do your best. 

And if you have your fardh fasts left over from this Ramadhaan that you need to make up, make them up on Mondays and Thursdays. 

It’s the Sunnah. 

Also reading the second hadeeth gives you scary goosebumps; 

Subhaan Allaah!

How important it is to forgive others and let go of grudges!

May Allaah enable us to fast Mondays and Thursdays and bless us with the a heart that forgives. 

And Allaah knows best

423. Can I Read Qur’aan For The Deceased To Benefit Them Or “Donate” The Reward To Them?

By Asma bint Shameem 

No doubt that reading the Qur’aan is one of the most noble deeds. 

The Qur’aan is Guidance and Light and a Healing. 

In fact, if it wasn’t for the Qur’aan we would be lost and gone astray. 

But it’s not just about *“what”* the act is. 

Rather it’s *also* *“how”* and *“when”* and *“where”* it’s done. 

You see, when you study Usul al-Fiqh, there are certain LEGAL MAXIMS you will learn that form the basis of our Deen. 

One of those principles is that 

“All acts of ibaadah are HARAAM, EXCEPT those that have PROOF from the Qur’aan and authentic Sunnah. 

In other words, no one can just “come up” with an act of ibaadah and claim it to be part of the Sharee’ah. 

They have to bring PROOF for it. 

Based on the above legal maxim, we will do only those acts of ibaadah that are PROVEN from the practice of the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam. 

And we will do them in the MANNER that the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam did them, 

at the TIMES that the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam did them 

and in the PLACES the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam did them. 

The burden of proof lies on the one who claims that a certain act of ibaadah is part of the Deen. 

So when we look for PROOFS from the authentic sources for reading Qur’aan for the deceased, we find NO  SUCH PROOF. 

NOTHING from the Qur’aan. 

NOTHING from the practice of the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam or his Noble Sahaabah. 

There’s NO PROOF of reading the Qur’aan for the deceased. 

Not al-Faatihah. 

Not Yaseen. 

Not ANY other Aayah or Surah. 

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam never read Qur’aan for his deceased loved ones. And neither did the Sahaabah. 

There were many deaths in the lifetime of the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam from his loved ones. 

His own sons and daughters passed away in front of him. 

His beloved wife Khadijah radhi Allaahu anhaa passed away in front of him. 

His beloved uncle, Hamza radhi Allaahu anhu was martyred in front of him. 

But did he EVER read Qur’aan for them?

No NEVER. 

If it was good, he Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam would have done so and encouraged us to do it too. 

But he didn’t 

So we shouldn’t do it either 

Rather, the Qur’aan is a Book for the “LIVING”; to read and UNDERSTAND and IMPLEMENT in their lives. 

It’s for US while we’re STILL ALIVE so that we can CHANGE for the better and LIVE our lives according to the instructions of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala and the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam. 

Allaah says:

“(This is) a Book (the Qur’aan) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember” (Surah Saad 38:29)

What ‘good’ would the Qur’aan do for a person if he has passed away?

The TIME for him to ACT on it has GONE. 

Shaikh Ibn Baaz said regarding reading Qur’aan for the deceased:

“There is NO REPORT in the Holy Qur’aan or in the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam, or from his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) to indicate that it is prescribed to give one's reading of Qur’aan (or the reward thereof) to one's parents or to anyone else. 

Rather Allaah has enjoined reading Qur’aan so that one may BENEFIT from it, LEARN from it, PONDER its meanings and ACT upon it. 

Allaah says:

“Say: It is for those who believe, a guide and a healing”

[Fussilat 41:44]

And our Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: 

“Read the Qur’aan, for it will come as an intercessor for its companions.” 

And he Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: 

“The Qur’aan will be brought on the Day of Resurrection along with its people who used to ACT upon it, preceded by Soorat al-Baqarah and Aal ‘Imraan, like two clouds or two flocks of birds, spreading their wings, pleading on behalf of their companions (i.e., those who used to read them).”  

*The point is that it was revealed to be ACTED UPON and PONDERED, to be read as an ACT of WORSHIP and read a great deal, NOT to be GIVEN to the DEAD or to anyone else.* 

I do not know of any reliable basis for giving it to one’s parents or anyone else. 

The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: 

“Whoever does any action that is not in accordance with this matter of ours will have it rejected.” 

Some scholars are of the view that that is permissible, and they said: There is no reason why the reward for reading Qur’aan and other righteous actions cannot be given to others, and they liken that to the case of charity and du’aa’ for the deceased and others. 

BUT the CORRECT view is the first view, because of the hadeeth quoted above, and other similar reports. 

If giving the reward for reading to another was permissible or prescribed, the righteous salaf would have done it. 

*It is NOT PERMISSIBLE to make ANALOGIES with regard to acts of worship, because they can ONLY be proven by a text from the Book of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala or the Sunnah of His Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam*, because of the hadeeth quoted above and other similar reports.”

(Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz, 8/360, 361)

Ibn Taymeeyah -Rahimahullaah- said

‘It was not from the practice of the Pious Predecessors that when they prayed optional prayers, or fasted, or performed Hajj, or recited the Qur’aan that they would gift that to their deceased Muslims.

In fact, from their practice was to make Dua as preceded, so it is not permissible for the people to deviate from the path of the Pious Predecessors which is better and more complete.’

May Allaah enable us to follow the Sunnah and live our lives according to the teachings and practice of our beloved Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam. 

And Allaah knows best

422. Surah Al-Kahf: Aayah 82

By Asma bint Shameem 

*“and their father was a righteous man...”*

Worrying about your children’s future? 

Then live a life of *obedience* to Allaah and He will protect them.

Allaah says:

وَأَمَّا الْجِدَارُ فَكَانَ لِغُلَامَيْنِ يَتِيمَيْنِ فِي الْمَدِينَةِ وَكَانَ تَحْتَهُ كَنزٌ لَّهُمَا وَكَانَ أَبُوهُمَا صَالِحًا

“And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the town; and there was under it a treasure belonging to them; and their father was a righteous man.”

(Surah Al-Kahf :82)

One of the stories mentioned in Surah al-Kahf is the story of Musa and al-Khidr Alaiyhimus-Salaam. 

When they arrived in a town, they saw a wall that belonged to two orphans, was breaking and about to fall. 

Allaah sent them there to rebuild that wall without any repayment. 

The reason?

“.... because of the *righteousness of their father”*

Ibn Abbaas radhi Allaahu anhumaa  said: 

“They were protected due to the *righteousness of their father* and it is not mentioned that the ‘two boys’ were righteous.” 

(al-Hakim 3395; saheeh according to the conditions of al-Bukhaari and Muslim; adh-Dhahabi agreed with him)

Ibn Rajab said: 

Sa’eed ibn al-Musayyab said to his son: 

“O my dear son; surely I increase in my prayer for your sake, hoping you will be protected.” 

Then he recited the Aayah: “And their father was a righteous man”.

Umar ibn Abdul Azeez said:

“There is no believer who dies except that Allaah will protect his offspring, and their offspring and their offspring.for his sake.”

Ibn al-Munkadir said: 

“Allaah will protect, for the sake of a righteous man, his children and his children’s children, and the households around him, and they will continue to be under the protection of Allaah. 

When a person is preoccupied with *obedience* to Allaah, Allaah will protect him in that situation.”

(Jaami‘ al-‘Uloom wa’l-Hikam p. 187) 

And Khaythamah said: 

‘Eesa ibn Maryam Alaiyhis-Salaam said: 

“Glad tidings to the child of the believer; glad tidings to him, they will be protected after he is gone”

and Khaythamah recited the Aayah, “and their father was a righteous man” (Surah al-Kahf:82)

(Ibn Abi Shaybah 35374) 

He also said: 

There is no mention of his two children being righteous; 

Allaah  protected them for the sake of their father.”

Ibn Katheer said: 

“The words “and their father was a righteous man” (al-Kahf :82) indicate that the progeny of a righteous man will be protected, and the barakah (blessing) of his worship will benefit them in this world and the hereafter, and by virtue of his intercession for them, they will be raised  to the highest degrees in Paradise so that he may have the joy of the company, as it says in the Qur’aan and is mentioned in the Sunnah.”

[Tafseer Ibn Katheer (5/186-187)]

Alhamdulillaah and Allaahu Akbar!

Yet another reason to have Taqwa of Allaah and obey Him!

If we truly love our kids and we’re sincere to them, we must fear Allaah and live our lives in accordance with the Qur’aan and authentic Sunnah.

And out of His Mercy, Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala will protect our children and our grandchildren and further generations to come. 

This is how Allaah protects the righteous. 

Wouldn’t we want to be one of them?

*Don't just “READ” Surah al -Kahf every Friday.*

*UNDERSTAND*. 

*REFLECT*. 

*IMPLEMENT*”