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 FAJR REMINDER: THE LOCATION OF HELL By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Qa'dah 15, 1447 (3-May-2026) Where exactly is Hell located? This is one of the matters of the unseen over which the scholars have held differing views, primarily because no clear, and decisive text conclusively settles the issue. Some scholars, including Ibn ‘Abbās (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), held the well-known opinion that Hell is situated in the lowest, seventh layer of the earth. They supported this view with the Statement of Allāh: “Nay! Truly, the Record (writing of the deeds) of the Fujjār (disbelievers, sinners, evil-doers and wicked) is (preserved) in Sijjiīn.” [Sūrah Al-Muṭaffifīn (83): 7] Likewise, in the Ḥadīth of Al-Barā’ Ibn ‘Āzib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) concerning the soul of a disbeliever, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allāh then commands, ‘Write his record (that he will be) in Sijjīn, in the lowest earth.’” [Musnad Aḥmad 18534] Similarly, when Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymīn (Raḥimahullāh) was asked about the location of Hell, he expla...

 ✨ DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER ✨ Yaum As-sabt | 15th day of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1447 AH | Saturday, 2nd May 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AL-INSHIQĀQ (Qur’an 84)_*. BismilLah.  Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullah brothers and sisters in Islaam. First of all, my apologies for the delay in sharing today. I arrived in Ghana late yesterday preparing for Hajj be-iznilLah. May ALLAH Azzawajal accept it from us all. You may experienced such delays from today so please be patient as I will hopefully not miss sharing on daily basis in shaa ALLAH.  Let's start with the Context & Background of Suurah Al-Inshiqāq which was revealed in Makkah during a time when the early Muslims were facing denial and mockery from the Quraysh. The Main themes are: The Day of Judgment. The accountability of every human being. The contrast between believers and disbelievers. The certainty of returning to ALLAH  Azzawajal. This suurah vividly describes cosmic events, like the sky splitting and the earth stretching....

 FAJR REMINDER: SHE WAS ALSO TESTED! By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Qa'dah 14, 1447 (2-May-2026) What is the reality of how widows and divorcées are treated in many Muslim communities today? Sadly, many of our sisters endure painful experiences at the hands of some brothers. The situation can become even more difficult for those who come from non-Muslim families, lacking the support system they need. We ask Allāh for His Aid in easing their burdens. Now reflect on how the Muslim community during the time of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) conducted themselves toward women without husbands, such as Sawdah Bint Zam’ah Ibn Qays (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). Their compassion was not mere words—it was sincere and practical. They felt one another’s struggles and stood together in support. Khawlah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) even recommended Sawdah to the Prophet (ﷺ) for marriage, and he accepted and married her. Subḥānallāh! The best of mankind, our beloved Prophet (ﷺ), married Sawdah, a widow. This stands as a powerfu...

 🍀بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم🍀 ﷺ ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ   *`` Friday 1st May 2026/12 Dhul-Qa'da 1447 AH ` * *FRY THE EGGS NOW  BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE* A friend told me a story of how her mother called her around 10:00 pm and asked her to quickly fry  eggs for her. She said, she told her mother she was too tired and pleaded with her to allow her fry them in the morning. The mother insisted on eating the eggs that night but the lady prevailed and the mother kept quiet over the matter and went to sleep.  Early the following morning, the lady went into the kitchen and fried few eggs, well garnished and with fresh fish. She knocked her mother's door to serve her the scrambled eggs; with hot tea. There was no answer. She forcefully opened the door and woke the mother up to eat her eggs, but the mother was dead !!! She screamed! She shook her! She shouted,  "Mummy! Mummy !, Stand up and eat your eggs. I even made hot tea for you with them, mummy I am sorry". Hot tears rolled ...

 ✨ DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER ✨ Yaumul Jumuat| 14th day of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1447 AH | Friday, 1st May 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AL-BURŪJ (Qur’an 85) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah Al-Burūj with some practical lessons below.  1. Let's stay firm in our faith, no matter the pressure. The believers in the trench chose death over disbelief, this teaches us sincerity and conviction. 2. Oppression never goes unnoticed. Even if justice is delayed, ALLAH Azzawajal sees everything. 3. True success is not dunya, it is Jannah. What looks like loss in this life may be ultimate victory in the next. 4. ALLAH Azzawajal balances justice and mercy. Even oppressors are given a chance to repent, so never lose hope in ALLAH'S forgiveness. 5. Trials are part of the believer’s path. Hardship is not a sign of failure, it may be a sign of being tested and elevated. 6. Beware of being passive in the face of the oppressed. The oppressors sat and watched, sometimes sile...

Nīkah Written by Qādr, Tested by Genotype Chapter Two: When Hearts Began to Lean We lived in a community where no one talked about genotype. It was one of those things that existed quietly in the background, yet no one gave it the attention it deserved. Only a few people even knew what genotype compatibility meant in marriage, and among those who knew, many still ignored it. People got married based on emotions, family approval, and sometimes pressure, without understanding the possible consequences. Despite that, it was rare to openly see the effects, or maybe people simply chose not to speak about them when they happened. Whenever such issues arose, they were hidden behind statements like “it is destiny” or “Allah knows best,” and life moved on as if nothing had ever gone wrong. As for us, we grew up without giving it much thought. At fifteen, our biggest concerns were laughter, friendship, and the simple joys of life. But as we grew older, things began to change in ways we did not f...

 Nīkah Written by Qādr, Tested by Genotype Chapter One: The Days That Passed Like a Whisper My name is Tahira. I live in a family of five—two boys and two girls, including me, making us five in total. We were known to be a respected family in our community, not because of wealth or status, but because of something far more valuable—our adherence to the Deen and the way we carried ourselves with dignity. Our home was simple, yet filled with peace. The mornings began with the sound of Qur’an recitation from my father’s room, soft yet powerful enough to settle the heart. My mother moved through the house with calm authority, her presence alone enough to keep everything in order. My brothers, though playful and sometimes stubborn, knew their boundaries. And my sister and I shared a bond that needed no words. Outside our home, however, was a different world. We were surrounded by people who no longer valued modesty. Women dressed without shame, men spoke without respect, and marriages ...

 FAJR REMINDER: DELAYING IN FOLLOWING THE IMĀM By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Qa'dah 13, 1447 (1-May-2026) Last week, I addressed the impermissibility and the harmful consequences of deliberately preceding the Imām in Ṣalāh. Today, the focus shifts to another common issue—delaying in following the Imām. In reality, delay in following the Imām falls into two categories: (1) delay due to a valid reason, and (2) delay without any excuse. A delay that occurs for a valid reason may happen when a person becomes distracted, loses concentration, or is unable to hear the Imām clearly. In such a situation, if the Imām has already performed one or two pillars of the prayer—such as Rukū‘ (bowing), rising from it, or Sujūd—the individual should complete what he has missed and then continue following the Imām accordingly. However, if the gap becomes significantly wide—for example, a person is praying behind the Imām, but due to something like a power outage, he is unable to hear and remains standing while...

 🍀بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم🍀 ﷺ ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ   *`` Thursday 30th April 2026/11 Dhul Qa'ada 1447 AH ` * *"WHOEVER ABANDONS SOMETHING FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH SUBHANA WA TA'ALA, ALLAH SUBHANA WA TA'ALA WILL REPLACE IT WITH SOMETHING BETTER”* “Shaikh Ibraaheem Al-Hilaalee Al-Halabee – a pious & noble scholar – traveled to Al-Azhar University in search of knowledge. While seeking knowledge, he became very poor & used to rely on charity. One time, several days passed by & he did not find anything to eat, so he became extremely hungry. So he came out of his room in Al-Azhar to ask for some scraps of food. He found an open door from which a pleasant smell of food was coming out of. So he entered the door & found himself in a kitchen with no one around. There he found some tempting food, so he grabbed a spoon & dipped it in, but when he lifted it to his mouth, he held himself back from eating it, since he realized that he had not been given permission to eat f...

 🍀بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم🍀 ﷺ ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ♥‌‌‌🍃ﷺ   *`` ` * *MY HANDS* An old man, probably some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if he was ok. Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was ok. He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking, he said in a clear strong voice. I didn't mean to disturb you... but you were just sitting here staring at your *hands* and I wanted to make sure you were ok I explained to him. Have you ever looked at your *hands* he asked. I mean really looked at your *hands*? I slowly opened my *hands* and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my *hands* as I tried to figure out the point he was making. The...

 *The Secret to Allah’s Help* ------------------ Do you want Allah (swt) to help you when you or any of your family member needs Allah's help? Then help an orphan smile today and always. Yes! Allah (swt) promises to help those who bring joy to orphans. But listen carefully: Allah's help might not be more money in your pocket. It could be saving you or your loved ones from a sickness, fixing a problem in your family, or giving you everlasting peace of mind. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah will help a servant as long as the servant helps his fellow Muslim.” 📚 Authentic Hadith So if you leave an orphan sad on Eid, do not expect Allah to rush and help ......😷. It is that simple. *Why Are They Orphans? A Test for You:* Never think a father died because his family or he offended Allah (swt). That is a lie. And we should never think we are alive with our families because we did something special for Allah (swt). We did not. Yes. Allah (swt) kept us alive as a m...

 ✨ DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER ✨ Yaum athalaatha | 11th day of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1447 AH | Tuesday, 28th April 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AL-BURŪJ (Qur’an 85) continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of suurah Al-Burūj.   Verses 4–8 قُتِلَ أَصْحَابُ الْأُخْدُودِ النَّارِ ذَاتِ الْوَقُودِ إِذْ هُمْ عَلَيْهَا قُعُودٌ وَهُمْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَفْعَلُونَ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ شُهُودٌ وَمَا نَقَمُوا مِنْهُمْ إِلَّا أَن يُؤْمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْحَمِيدِ Destroyed were the people of the ditch, The fire full of fuel, When they sat around it, Watching what they were doing to the believers, And they resented them only because they believed in ALLAH, the Almighty, the Praiseworthy. Commentary: here is a curse upon the oppressors. The tyrants sat and watched calmly, showing extreme cruelty. The believers were punished for one reason only: faith in ALLAH. This highlights a timeless reality: truth is often opposed, not because it is wrong, but because it is right. To be continu...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE GATES AND THE LEVELS OF HELL By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Qa'dah 12, 1447 (30-April-2026) Just as Jannah (Paradise) has gates prepared for its people, Hell too has gates awaiting its inhabitants. Allāh says: “So enter the gates of Hell, to dwell therein. Thus evil indeed is the abode of the arrogant.” [Sūrah An-Naḥl (16): 29] While Jannah is blessed with eight gates, Hell has seven. Each of these gates has been assigned a specific group from among the followers of Shayṭān. Every individual will enter through a gate that corresponds to their deeds, and their place within Hell will also be determined by what they earned in this world. Allāh says: “To it are seven gates: for each of those gates is a (special) class (of sinners) assigned.” [Surah Al-Ḥijr (15): 44] The levels of Hell vary, and they are not all the same. They differ based on the extent of disbelief and wrongdoing committed in the worldly life. Among its inhabitants, the hypocrites will suffer the worst fate, ...

 FAJR REMINDER: DRAGGED TO HELL By: Umm Affān Dhū al-Qa'dah 11, 1447 (29-April-2026) On the Day of Resurrection, the disbelievers will be raised in the most humiliating condition—dragged and gathered upon their faces. This will be a severe disgrace and a terrifying punishment for those who rejected the truth and turned away from the Guidance of Allāh. Allāh says: “...And We shall gather them together on the Day of Resurrection on their faces, blind, dumb and deaf, their abode will be Hell; whenever it abates, We shall increase for them the fierceness of the Fire.” [Sūrah Al-Isrā‘ (17): 97] This reality was further explained by the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) when a man found it difficult to imagine how someone could be made to walk on his face. Anas Ibn Mālik (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated: A man said, “O Allāh's Prophet! Will Allāh gather the non-believers on their faces on the Day of Resurrection?” He said, “Will not the One Who made him walk on his feet in this world, be able to ma...