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 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), ...

 *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...