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 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum As-sabt | 12th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Saturday, 27th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's conclude with our studies of this beautiful suurah At-Takwīr: Verses 26–29 فَأَيْنَ تَذْهَبُونَ ۝٢٦ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَالَمِينَ ۝٢٧ لِمَن شَاءَ مِنكُمْ أَن يَسْتَقِيمَ ۝٢٨ وَمَا تَشَاءُونَ إِلَّا أَن يَشَاءَ اللَّهُ رَبُّ الْعَالَمِينَ ۝٢٩ 26. "So where are you going?" 27. "It is nothing but a reminder to all the worlds," 28. "For whoever among you wishes to take the straight path." 29. "But you cannot will unless ALLAH, the Lord of all the worlds, wills." Commentary: These concluding verses summarize the central message of the suurah. After establishing the certainty of the Day of Judgment, affirming the truthfulness of the Prophet ﷺ, and confirming that the Qur'an is a revelation from ALLAH Azzawajal, the listener is left with a powerful question: Ve...

 FAJR REMINDER: BETWEEN ONE PRAYER AND THE NEXT By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 11, 1448 (26-June-2026) Death has been decreed for every soul, and only Allāh knows which Ṣalāh will be the last a servant performs before returning to Him. Without a doubt, one of the five daily Ṣalawāt will be your final prayer. Your death will come between one prayer and the next. Likewise, it will certainly occur between one Jumu'ah and the next. What about you? Which prayer will be your last? None of us knows. So, how should we prepare for death when we are certain that it will arrive between one of two prayers? Dear brethren! One of the finest ways to prepare is to perform each prayer with a sincere intention and eagerness to perform the next one. Abū Umāmah reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “Prayer followed by another prayer, without any vain talk in between, is written in the heavenly record.” (83:18) [Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1288] Reflect on this for a moment. You pray Fajr with the intention of per...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Jumuat | 11th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Friday, 26th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah At-Takwīr: Verses 22–25: COVERS THE TRUTHFULNESS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD SALLALLAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM: وَمَا صَاحِبُكُم بِمَجْنُونٍ ۝٢٢ وَلَقَدْ رَآهُ بِالْأُفُقِ الْمُبِينِ ۝٢٣ وَمَا هُوَ عَلَى الْغَيْبِ بِضَنِينٍ ۝٢٤ وَمَا هُوَ بِقَوْلِ شَيْطَانٍ رَّجِيمٍ ۝٢٥ 22. "And your companion is not mad." 23. "And indeed he saw him on the clear horizon." 24. "And he is not withholding knowledge of the unseen." 25. "And it is not the word of an accursed devil." Commentary:  These verses continue ALLAH’S defence of HIS Messenger ﷺ against the false accusations of the Quraysh. The disbelievers claimed that Muhammad ﷺ was a poet, a sorcerer, a fortune-teller, or even possessed by jinn. ALLAH Azzawajal refutes each of these claims and es...

 FAJR REMINDER: ONLY ALLĀH KNOWS THE GHAYB By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 10, 1448 (25-June-2026) Dear brethren! We must firmly believe that the knowledge of the Ghayb (the unseen and hidden matters) belongs to Allāh alone. No one shares with Him in this exclusive attribute. Yet, it is unfortunate that some people claim knowledge of what is hidden, thereby competing with what belongs solely to Allāh. These are the soothsayers, fortunetellers, and others who present themselves as religious figures, spiritual leaders, or herbalists. They claim to possess knowledge of unseen matters and employ various methods such as drawing lines in the sand, reading palms, casting sea-shells, and similar practices. Such individuals prey upon the ignorance and vulnerability of people, exploiting them for financial gain. Some may argue, “But, sometimes, what they say comes true.” Indeed, this may occur occasionally. However, this does not validate their claims. They remain liars who cooperate with the Shayāṭī...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Al-khamis | 10th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Thursday, 25th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah At-Takwīr: Verses 19–21: The Qur'an Came Through Angel Jibreel (عليه السلام) إِنَّهُ لَقَوْلُ رَسُولٍ كَرِيمٍ ۝١٩ ذِي قُوَّةٍ عِندَ ذِي الْعَرْشِ مَكِينٍ ۝٢٠ مُطَاعٍ ثَمَّ أَمِينٍ ۝٢١ 19. "Indeed, this is truly the word conveyed by a noble Messenger;" 20. "Possessing great strength and having high rank with the Lord of the Throne;" 21. "Obeyed there (among the Angels) and trustworthy." Commentary:  These 3 verses are a direct response to the accusations of the disbelievers of Makkah at the time of Revelation who claimed that the Qur'an was poetry, magic, or the speech of a madman. ALLAH Azzawajal clarifies that the Qur'an is a revelation from HIM, conveyed to the Prophet ﷺ through the Angel Jibreel (عليه السلام). ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Arba'a | 9th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Wednesday, 24th June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah At-Takwīr but before that I hope you are fasting today and intend to continue tomorrow as the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommended. May ALLAH Azzawajal accept it from us all. Aameen. Verses 15–18 فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِالْخُنَّسِ ۝١٥ الْجَوَارِ الْكُنَّسِ ۝١٦ وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا عَسْعَسَ ۝١٧ وَالصُّبْحِ إِذَا تَنَفَّسَ ۝١٨ 15. "Nay! I swear by the retreating stars," 16. "Those that move swiftly and then disappear," 17. "And by the night as it departs," 18. "And by the dawn as it breathes forth." Commentary: After describing the scenes of the Day of Judgment in previous verses, ALLAH Azzawajal now swears by some of HIS magnificent signs in creation to establish the truth of what follows: namely, that the Qur'a...

 *Self Evaluation* [[-- Part Four --]] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 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. The world is shouting at you every single day. It says, "Watch phonography or Blue-Films or half naked ladies to quench your sexual desires." It says, "You can masturbate to quench your sexual desires since you are not married and because 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, If you blindly follow your haram desires without thinking—if you say, "It's okay, no one is watching, I will just enjoy this one sin"—you are making a very dangerous mistake. But wait—there is more. Listen to this verse about your eyes: "When they reach it, their ears, eyes, and skin will testify a...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Athalaatha | 8th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026. *_REMINDER TO FAST TOMORROW WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY_*. BismilLah.  Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh. A gentle reminder that tomorrow is the 9th of Muharram, followed by ʿĀshūrāʾ (10th Muharram). Let us revive the Sunnah of fasting on these blessed days as recommended by our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam. Some key lessons from the story of Prophet Musah عليه السلام: Victory comes through patience – "Indeed, ALLAH is with the patient." (Qur'an 2:153). Trust ALLAH Azzawajal during hardship  "Indeed, my Lord is with me; HE will guide me." (Qur'an 26:62) Show gratitude to ALLAH, Musah عليه السلام fasted in gratitude for ALLAH'S deliverance, and we fast these days seeking ALLAH’S pleasure and forgiveness.  In shaa ALLAH, we will continue with our studies of the Qur’an tomorrow.  *_May ALLAH Azzawajal accept our fasting, for...

 FAJR REMINDER: ACCEPTANCE IS THE SIXTH By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 8, 1448 (23-June-2026) The sixth condition of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh (none is worthy of worship except Allāh) is Qabūl (Acceptance). After acquiring ‘Ilm (Knowledge) and Yaqīn (Certainty) regarding Lā ilāha ill-Allāh, a believer must also demonstrate complete and unconditional acceptance of what it entails. This acceptance is manifested both in the heart and upon the tongue, and it stands in direct opposition to rejection. Allāh (ﷻ) says: “Truly, when it was said to them: Lā ilāha ill-Allāh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allāh), they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it). And (they) said: Are we going to abandon our ‘ālihah (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?” [Sūrah Aṣ-Ṣāffāt (37): 35-36] These verses clearly demonstrate that the disbelievers' arrogance prevented them from accepting Lā ilāha ill-Allāh. Rather than submitting to the declaration's negation and affirmation, they met it with pride and d...

 *Million Years Ago* ------------------ بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (r.a.) said: The Prophet (pbuh) said: *“On the night on which I was taken on the Night Journey (Isra’), a beautiful fragrance came to me. I said: O Jibreel, what is this beautiful fragrance? He said: This is the fragrance of the hairdresser of Pharaoh’s daughter and her children. I said: What is their story? He said: Whilst she was combing the hair of Pharaoh’s daughter one day, the iron comb fell from her hand and she said,, ‘Bismillaah (in the name of Allah).’ The daughter of Pharaoh said: ‘My father?’ She said: ‘No. My Lord and the Lord of your father is Allah.’ She said: ‘I will tell him (Pharaoh) about that.’ She said: ‘Yes.’ So she told Pharaoh and he summoned her and said: ‘O So and so, do you have a Lord other than me?’ She said: ‘Yes, my Lord and your Lord is Allah.’ He ordered that a baqarah (lit. “cow”) made of copper be heated up, then he ordered that she and her children be...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Al-ithnayn | 7th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Monday, 22nd June, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF QUR'AN 81, Suurah At-Takwīr continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah At-Takwīr. Verses 12–14 وَإِذَا الْجَحِيمُ سُعِّرَتْ ۝١٢ وَإِذَا الْجَنَّةُ أُزْلِفَتْ ۝١٣ عَلِمَتْ نَفْسٌ مَّا أَحْضَرَتْ ۝١٤ 12. "And when the Hellfire is fiercely kindled," 13. "And when Paradise is brought near," 14. "Then every soul will know what it has brought forward." Commentary: These three verses form a complete scene of the Day of Judgment. After describing the destruction of the universe and the gathering of creation, ALLAH Azzawajal now mentions the two final destinations: Jahannam (Hellfire) for those who rejected ALLAH and persisted in sin. Jannah (Paradise) for those who believed and strove to obey ALLAH Azzawajal. Verse 12: The Hellfire is Intensified وَإِذَا الْجَحِيمُ سُعِّرَتْ The Fire will be made to blaze...

 FAJR REMINDER: TRUTHFULNESS IS THE FIFTH By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 7, 1448 (22-June-2026) The fifth condition of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh is Sidq (Truthfulness and Honesty). This condition stands in direct opposition to lies and falsehood. When a person declares Lā ilāha ill-Allāh (none is worthy of worship except Allāh), the question is: does he truly mean it? More importantly, do his actions reflect the reality of that testimony? The true nature of this declaration becomes evident when a believer is tested. When trials arise because of Lā ilāha ill-Allāh, do you remain firm, relying solely upon Allāh for help, or do you turn to others, seeking from them what only Allāh can provide? Allāh (ﷻ) says: “Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: ‘We believe,’ and will not be tested. And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allāh will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are ...

 *Tayammum Step By Step* ------------------ بسم الله الرخمان الرحيم Tayammum (dry ablution) replaces Wudhu (ablution) or Ghusl and enables a person to do any acts of worship that normally require Wudhu or Ghusl. *How to perform Tayammum:* 1. Intention, it is to be made in the mind, not uttered.         2. Basmallah, i.e. to say Bismillah (I begin with the name of Allah).           3. Strike the ground (or substance being used) with the palms of the hands and then blow off any excess dust.  4. Wipe the face with the hands once only.    5. Wipe over the back of the right hand up to the wrist with the palm of the left hand.      6. Wipe over the back of the left hand up to the wrist with the palm of the right hand.      Now, Scholars are divided on the issue of rubbing or not rubbing the arm to elbow during tayammum.. Yes.. So...

 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), ...