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 FAJR REMINDER: SUBMISSION IS THE FOURTH By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 6, 1448 (21-June-2026) The fourth condition of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh (i.e. none is worthy of worship except Allāh) is Inqiyād (submission, obedience, and complete compliance with what it necessitates). This is an essential requirement of true Faith. Allāh (ﷻ) praises those who sincerely submit themselves to Him and makes such submission a hallmark of genuine belief. He (ﷻ) says: “And who can be better in religion than one who submits his face (himself) to Allāh (i.e. follows Allāh's Religion of Islāmic Monotheism).” [Sūrah An-Nisā' (4): 125] Indeed, the very essence of Islām is to surrender oneself completely to Allāh by devoting every act of worship to Him Alone, obeying His Commands, and remaining free from every form of Shirk. This is the path that Allāh (ﷻ) has commanded us to follow. He says: “And turn in repentance and in obedience with true Faith (Islāmic Monotheism) to your Lord and submit to Him, (in Islām), ...

 *Self Evaluation* [[--Part Three--]] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My dear brother and sister, I am speaking to you with a heavy heart. Please listen. Do not wait. We all say, "Tomorrow. I will do it tomorrow." We say, "I am young. I have time. I will pray more later. I will give charity later. I will ask for forgiveness later." This is the biggest lie that shaytan puts in our hearts. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) warned us. He said: "Hasten to do good deeds before you are overtaken by one of seven afflictions - sickness, sudden death.......”*📚At-Tirmidhi Think about these afflictions. They can hit you at any second. Now, Listen to this story. It will shake your heart. When the great Imam Bakr ibn Abdullah Al-Mazny passed away, a huge crowd came to his funeral. People were fighting with each other to carry his coffin. They were pushing and shoving to get close to his body. Al-Hassan Al-Basri was there. He looked at them and said a very powerful thin...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul ahad | 6th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Sunday, 21st June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr (The Overthrowing) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah At-Takwīr. Verse 11 وَإِذَا السَّمَاءُ كُشِطَتْ "And when the sky is stripped away." ALLAH Azzawajal continues describing the extraordinary events of the Day of Judgment. The word "كُشِطَتْ (kushiṭat)" means to peel off, remove, uncover, or strip away, like removing the skin from an animal or rolling up a covering. The sky that appears vast, beautiful, and firmly established above us today will be removed by ALLAH Azzawajal. The familiar order of creation will come to an end, and the hidden realities of the Hereafter will become visible. ALLAH Azzawajal says elsewhere: "The Day when WE will fold the heaven like the folding of a written sheet." (Qur'an 21:104). And HE says again: "And the heavens will be split open, for...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE PRINCIPLE OF GRADUALISM By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 5, 1448 (20-June-2026) There are two migrations (Hijratayn) in Islām. The first took place when some of the companions (the early Muslims) migrated to Habasha (Abyssinia, present-day Ethiopia). The second occurred later when Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ), along with his companions, migrated from Makkah to Madīnah. By the Will of Allāh, this morning I wish to reflect on the second Hijrah and the invaluable lessons it offers the Muslims. These lessons are meant to strengthen our knowledge, increase our faith, and help us become better servants of Allāh. The primary purpose of the Prophet's Hijrah was to preserve Islām and provide an environment where it could flourish and spread. The Prophet (ﷺ) and the early Muslims were prevented from practicing Islām freely in Makkah. As a result, migration became necessary to protect the religion and ensure its survival. Although the Hijrah was essential, leaving Makkah was extremely painf...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum As-sabt | 5th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Saturday, 20th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr (The Overthrowing) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah At-Takwīr. Verse 10. وَإِذَا الصُّحُفُ نُشِرَتْ "And when the records (of deeds) are laid open." Commentary: After describing the dramatic changes in the universe and the gathering of creation from verses 1-9, ALLAH Azzawajal now turns our attention to individual accountability. The word "Aṣ-Ṣuḥuf" refers to the records in which the Angels have written every deed of every person throughout their lives. Nothing is omitted, not even the smallest action, word, intention, or glance.  On the Day of Judgment, these records will be opened and displayed before their owners. Every person will see the reality of what they sent forth in this world. ALLAH Azzawajal says elsewhere: "And the record will be placed, and you will see the criminal...

 *Self Evaluation* [[-- Parr Two --]] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My dear brother and sister, please stop and listen to me. The world is shouting at you every single day. It says, "Do whatever feels right." It says, "You only live once, so enjoy your life to the fullest." Do not be fooled. These words are not your friends. They are traps. They are the whispers of the devil, wrapped in pretty paper. My People, We are not here to worship our feelings. We are here to worship Allah (swt). Think of your desires like a wild, hungry lion. If you let it loose without a chain, it will not play with you. It will attack you. It will eat you alive. This is why we must put a strong leash on our desires. The leash is Islam. We must pull it back. We must control our haram desires. We must never let it control us. Listen to what Allah (swt) says in the Qur'an: "But as for he who feared the position of his Lord and prevented the soul from [unlawful] desires, t...

 FAJR REMINDER: PRAYING AT HOME DURING HEAVY RAIN By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 4, 1448 (19-June-2026) It is well established that performing the five daily prayers in congregation at the Masjid is obligatory upon every man who is able to do so, according to the stronger scholarly opinion. Nevertheless, the Sharī‘ah, in its mercy and wisdom, recognizes certain legitimate excuses that exempt a person from attending the congregation. Among these valid excuses is rainfall that causes significant hardship, such as soaking one's clothes. The concession applies when heavy rain causes genuine harm or difficulty, whether by drenching one's clothing, exposing one to severe cold, or making the pathways muddy and hazardous. In such circumstances, a Muslim is permitted to perform the prayer at home instead of attending the Masjid. Ibn ‘Umar reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) used to order the caller to say on a cold, rainy night, “Alā ṣallū fī ar-riḥāl (Surely, pray in your homes).” [Ṣaḥīḥ ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Jumuat | 4th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Friday, 19th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr (The Overthrowing) continues_*. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day of the week. Let's continue with our studies of suurah At-Takwīr. Verse 8 وَإِذَا الْمَوْءُودَةُ سُئِلَتْ "And when the girl who was buried alive is asked." Before Islam, some Arabs buried baby girls alive out of shame or fear of poverty. ALLAH Azzawajal honours these innocent victims by publicly questioning them. Verse 9 بِأَيِّ ذَنبٍ قُتِلَتْ "For what sin was she killed?" The question is not for information but to expose the criminality of the oppressors. The child committed no crime. Never wrong another person. Fear ALLAH Azzawajal regarding the weak and vulnerable. ALLAH’S justice is perfect and complete. To be continued tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH.  To be continued tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH.  *_We ask A...

 FAJR REMINDER: SINCERITY IS THE THIRD By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 3, 1448 (18-June-2026) The next condition of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh is Ikhlāṣ (Sincerity). Sincerity is the foundation upon which the testimony of faith stands. It requires that every act of worship be performed solely for the Sake of Allāh, free from any trace of showing off, hypocrisy, or associating partners with Him. A believer must purify both his intentions and actions, directing them exclusively to Allāh. As Allāh (ﷻ) says: “So worship Allāh (Alone) by doing religious deeds sincerely for Allāh's Sake only, (and not to show off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship). Surely, the religion (i.e. the worship and the obedience) is for Allāh only.” [Sūrah Az-Zumar (39): 2-3] True sincerity demands complete reliance upon Allāh (Alone). Therefore, a Muslim should never resort to magical powders in pursuit of knowledge, sprinkle enchanted water in a shop to attract customers, or consume Shirk-laced concoctions in searc...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Al-khamis | 3rd day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Thursday, 18th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81. Suurah At-Takwīr (The Overthrowing) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah At-Takwīr. Verse 5 وَإِذَا الْوُحُوشُ حُشِرَتْ "And when the wild beasts are gathered together." Animals that normally flee from one another will be gathered by ALLAH Azzawajal. This demonstrates the magnitude of that Day when every creature will be brought before its Creator. Verse 6 وَإِذَا الْبِحَارُ سُجِّرَتْ "And when the seas are set ablaze (or overflow)." The oceans, which cover most of the earth, will undergo dramatic changes. Classical scholars explained this as the seas overflowing, while others mentioned they will be ignited by ALLAH'S command. This is another sign of the complete transformation of the universe. Verse 7 وَإِذَا النُّفُوسُ زُوِّجَتْ "And when the souls are paired." People will be grouped acco...

 *Self Evaluation* [[-- Parr One --]] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My dear brother and sister, please listen. Think of this life like a big exam hall. We are all sitting for a test. But the results? They will not be given to us until the Day of Judgement. My People, Allah (swt) has given us a special organ in our body that decides if we pass or fail. This organ is the heart. Yes. It is the most important part of us. This heart is what we use to sin in private. It is the organ that whispers to us when we are alone. It tells us, "No one is watching. Go ahead. Do it." Actually, It is easy to be a good person in front of others. We pray, we give charity, we speak kindly. People see us and think, "Masha'Allah, what a good Muslim." But how are we when we are alone? If we are two different people—good in public, but a sinner in private—then our heart is sick. This sickness grows every time we sin when no one is looking. It becomes a disease that is hard to...

*_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Arba'a | 2nd day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Wednesday, 17th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81. Suurah At-Takwīr (The Overthrowing) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah At-Takwīr from Mondays reminder.  Verse 2 وَإِذَا النُّجُومُ انكَدَرَتْ "And when the stars fall, losing their light." The stars that beautify the night sky and guide travelers will lose their brightness and scatter. The orderly universe that we know today will collapse as ALLAH Azzawajal prepares creation for the Final Judgment. This verse reminds us that the stability of the universe exists only because ALLAH Azzawajal maintains it. Verse 3 وَإِذَا الْجِبَالُ سُيِّرَتْ "And when the mountains are set in motion." Mountains symbolize strength, permanence, and stability. Yet on the Day of Judgment they will be uprooted, moved, crushed, and turned into dust. If mountains cannot withstand ALLAH'S command, how can human beings rely...

 FAJR REMINDER: CERTAINTY IS THE SECOND By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 2, 1448 (17-June-2026) Undoubtedly, the foundation of true faith is to firmly believe that none has the right to be worshipped except Allāh. A person cannot truly claim this belief unless he is convinced that the only path to Jannah and the Pleasure of Allāh is Islām—the complete submission to the Will of Allāh. Unfortunately, some who identify as Muslims have allowed doubt to creep into their hearts regarding this fundamental principle. They believe that those who die upon religions other than Islām—submitting themselves to someone or something besides Allāh Alone—may still attain Jannah or earn the Pleasure of Allāh. Such a belief directly contradicts the clear teachings of Islām. Allāh (ﷻ) says: “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islām, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter, he will be among the losers.” [Sūrah Aal-‘Imrān (3): 85] The second condition of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh is Certainty (يقين). ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Athalaatha | 1st day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Tuesday, 16th June, 2026.  *_MUHARRAM: A NEW BEGINNING WITH ALLAH AZZAWAJAL_*. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah, today marks the 1st of Muharram, the beginning of a new Islamic year. Let's pause our Qur’an studies today to welcome Muharram.  Muharram is one of the four sacred months that ALLAH Azzawajal has specially honoured. ALLAH Azzawajal says: "Indeed, the number of months with ALLAH is twelve months... of these, four are sacred." (Qur'an 9:36). Muharram is a month rich in history and lessons. The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijrah (migration) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions from Makkah to Madinah. Although the actual migration did not occur in Muharram, the companions later chose Muharram as the first month of the Islamic calendar because it marked a new chapter for Islam, one of faith, sacrifice, hope, and victory. Muharram also reminds us of the great event of Prop...