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 *Three Daughters* *On Eid this year, I gifted my three girls this personalised wall art set with their names and the Hadith of the prophet (s):* *“Whoever has three daughters and he accommodates them, shows mercy towards them and supports them; then they will be his shield from the hellfire on the day of resurrection”* 🤲🏽🤲🏽🤲🏽 *We put these up on the wall that seperates their rooms; so they see it all the time and are reminded of the honour it is for us, their parents, to have them and their status in Islam.* ❤ *When people ask me how many kids I have and I tell them “3 girls”; it’s (still) almost always followed by an awkward pause, a delayed “Aww mashallah” or “Try for a boy”… a new one the other day said “How sad for your husband he doesn’t have anyone to play football with”, to which I replied “Don’t worry, he doesn’t play football.”* 🤣🤣 *I hope my girls grow up in a time where they don’t hear such comments, it reminds me of the days of Jahilyah…and those days are scary as…

 *Imitating The Other Nations*  Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, *"You will follow the ways of those nations who were before you, span by span and cubit by cubit (i.e., inch by inch) so much so that even if they entered a hole of a mastigure, you would follow them." We said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! (Do you mean) the Jews and the Christians?" He said, "Whom else?"* 📚 [Sahih Bukhari 7320] ⁉️ When we read this Hadith we must examine ourselves that on what occasions do we imitate the non muslims and polytheists, either it's wishing the new year or celebrating it, celebrating the Birthday, Mother's or Father's day, Valentine's day, and even at the marriage ceremonies and other occasions, imitation and following the foot steps of disbelievers, or correspondence to them in dressing and so on. The muslims who are following the foot steps of these non muslims, this hadith of Prophet (ﷺ) is enough for them: *«مَنْ تَشَبَّهَ

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Learn to forgive and let go of those who have wronged you so you’ll be free to move ahead with a light heart. Let peace and happiness prevail.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 54 *DO NOT FEEL SAD OVER FEARS FOR WHAT MAY HAPPEN* In the Torah, the following has been related: "Most of what is feared to occur, never happens!" This means that most apprehensions and fears of impending difficulty fail to take shape in reality. Conjectures of the mind are far greater in number and in scope than the things that actually happen in life. An Arab poet said: "I said to my heart when it was attacked by a fit of anxiety, be happy, because most fears are false." This implies that if you hear of an impending calamity, or hear of oncoming disaster, don't be overly alarmed, especially since the majority of predictions about impending harm are false. Surah Ghafir, Verse 44: فَسَتَذْكُرُونَ مَا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ وَأُفَوِّضُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ "And you will remember what I am telling you, and my affair I leave it to Allah. Verily, Allah is the All-Seer of (His) slaves." Surah Ghafir

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 27.  *A wolf testified about the Messenger of Allah's Prophethood to a shepherd outside the city of Madinah, who consequently went to accept Islam at his blessed hands.* • Narrated Sayyidina Unais bin 'Amr: Sayyidina Ahban bin Aus said, "I was amongst my sheep. Suddenly a wolf caught a sheep and I shouted at it. The wolf sat on its tail and addressed me, saying, 'Who will look after it (i.e. the sheep) when you will be busy and not able to look after it? Do you forbid me the provision which Allah has provided me?' Sayyidina Ahban added, "I clapped my hands and said, 'By Allah, I have never seen anything more curious and wonderful than this (that a wolf can speak like a human being)!' On that, the wolf said, 'There is something (more curious) and wonderful than this; that is, Allah's Apostle in those palm trees, inviting people to Allah (i.e. Islam).'" Sayyidina Unais bin 'Amr further s

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ،  أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ،‏.‏ وَقَالَ اللَّيْثُ  حَدَّثَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ كَعْبِ  بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ  أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ أَبَاهُ قُتِلَ يَوْمَ أُحُدٍ شَهِيدًا، فَاشْتَدَّ  الْغُرَمَاءُ فِي حُقُوقِهِمْ، فَأَتَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه  وسلم فَكَلَّمْتُهُ، فَسَأَلَهُمْ أَنْ يَقْبَلُوا ثَمَرَ حَائِطِي،  وَيُحَلِّلُوا أَبِي، فَأَبَوْا، فَلَمْ يُعْطِهِمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى  الله عليه وسلم حَائِطِي، وَلَمْ يَكْسِرْهُ لَهُمْ، وَلَكِنْ قَالَ ‏"‏  سَأَغْدُو عَلَيْكَ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَغَدَا عَلَيْنَا حَتَّى أَصْبَحَ، فَطَافَ فِي  النَّخْلِ، وَدَعَا فِي ثَمَرِهِ بِالْبَرَكَةِ، فَجَدَدْتُهَا،  فَقَضَيْتُهُمْ حُقُوقَهُمْ، وَبَقِيَ لَنَا مِنْ ثَمَرِهَا بَقِيَّةٌ،  ثُمَّ جِئْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهْوَ جَالِسٌ،  فَأَخْبَرْتُهُ بِذَلِكَ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم  لِعُمَرَ ‏"‏ اسْمَعْ ـ وَهْوَ جَال

*Surah At-Taubah, Verse 77:* فَأَعْقَبَهُمْ نِفَاقًا فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يَلْقَوْنَهُ بِمَا أَخْلَفُوا اللَّهَ مَا وَعَدُوهُ وَبِمَا كَانُوا يَكْذِبُونَ So He punished them by putting hypocrisy into their hearts till the Day whereon they shall meet Him, because they broke that (covenant with Allah) which they had promised Him and because they used to tell lies. #COMMENTARY If men are false to their covenants and words, the natural consequence will be hypocrisy to cover their falsehood. Such consequences will last till the Day of Judgement, when they will have to account for their deeds. They may think that they are deceiving men by their hypocrisy, but they cannot deceive ALLĀH, to Whom all their most secret thoughts and plots and doings are known. *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 78:* أَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ سِرَّهُمْ وَنَجْوَاهُمْ وَأَنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ Know they not that Allah knows their secret ideas, and their Najwa (secret counsels), and that Allah

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn, 19th day of Shawwal (Monday 31st May 2021). *_ISLAM, THE MODERN BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO LIFE_*. BismilLah.  Some people think that to live an Islamic life is "restrictive". Islam however, was revealed as a balanced way of living. ALLAH (The Most High) created all the humans with what is called 'A Fitrah' (a natural state/desire). Islam recognises that within this Fitrah there are motivations that influence a man's role on earth e.g. a desire for good food and drink, to have a home, a desire for love, to protect and be protected and to be successful and strong. Without some form of control and limit, all of these legitimate motives could prove very dangerous. So what constitutes the perfect control for the Fitrah? It must be a method that provides an organised yet practical demonstration of how to balance all these natural human desires. It cannot be something that goes against the Fitrah, by placing on it extra burdens.

 ﷽ *REMINDER FOR SUNNĀH FASTING!* Tomorrow is Monday. Please, endeavour to fast and remind others. Fasting twice a week (i.e Monday and Thursday) helps keep our faith strong and our desires under control. It also keeps us more conscious of Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala). This is the formula for success given to us by our beloved prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). ✔️'Ā'ishah (R.A.) said, "The Messenger of Allāh (Blessings and Peace be upon him) used to take care to fast on Mondays and Thursdays." (at-Tirmidhi) May Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) make it easy for us and accept it as an act of Ibadah (worship). May He also guide us through our little efforts and answer our positive prayers only if what we request will be of benefit to us both Here and the Hereafter. Ameen

 *The dangers of Zina:* Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: “Another of the effects of zina is that zina leads to cutting the ties of kinship, disobedience towards parents, haram earnings, mistreating others, neglect of one's wife and children, and it may even lead a person to shed blood unlawfully.  He may seek help to commit zina by means of sihr (witchcraft) and shirk, and he may or may not know that this sin inevitably includes other sins committed beforehand or alongside it, and that it leads to other kinds of sins that come after it.  It is surrounded by a host of other sins that come before and after. It is the thing that is most likely to bring about evil in this world and the Hereafter, and the most likely to prevent good in this world and in the Hereafter.  If a person falls into its traps and snares, it will be hard for sincere people to save him and for doctors to treat him; its prisoner cannot easily be ransomed, and its victim cannot be rescued. It also leads to the loss of

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 53 *GRIEVE NOT OVER BEING POOR* The more the body enjoys, the more the soul become sullied, and there is safety in having little. Taking only that which you need from this world is an early comfort that Almighty ALLĀH bestows upon those whom He pleases among His slaves. Surah Maryam, Verse 40: إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَرِثُ الْأَرْضَ وَمَنْ عَلَيْهَا وَإِلَيْنَا يُرْجَعُونَ Verily! We will inherit the earth and whatsoever is thereon. And to Us they all shall be returned, One poet said: "Water, bread, and shade, These form a most worthy bliss, I have denied the favours of my Lord, If I said that I had too little." What in this world is truly important, but cold water, warm bread, and plentiful shade!

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Don’t ever let your heart harden. Just because someone betrayed your trust, doesn’t mean you can’t trust others. Learn from it. You’ll grow.

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 26.  *A ditch of fire appeared before Abu Jahl when he resolved to attack the Beloved Messenger of Allah whilst he prayed.* • Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah that Abu Jahl said, "Does Muhammad cover his face with dust  (i.e., from prostration) while he is among you all?'' The people replied, "Yes.'' Then he  said, "By al-Lat and al-Uzza, if I see him praying like this, I will stomp on his neck, and I will certainly put his face in the dust.'' So the Messenger of Allah came and he began  praying, which made it possible for Abu Jahl to stomp on his neck. The people became  surprised at Abu Jahl because he began retreating on his heels and covering himself with his hands. Then it was said to him, "What's the matter with you?'' He replied, "Verily,  between me and him is a ditch of fire, monsters and wings.'' Then the Messenger of Allah said, “If he had come near me, the angels would

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ  الْمُنْكَدِرِ، سَمِعْتُ جَابِرًا ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ لِي  النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لَوْ جَاءَ مَالُ الْبَحْرَيْنِ أَعْطَيْتُكَ هَكَذَا ثَلاَثًا ‏" ‏‏.‏  فَلَمْ يَقْدَمْ حَتَّى تُوُفِّيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم،  فَأَمَرَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ مُنَادِيًا فَنَادَى مَنْ كَانَ لَهُ عِنْدَ  النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عِدَةٌ أَوْ دَيْنٌ فَلْيَأْتِنَا‏.‏  فَأَتَيْتُهُ فَقُلْتُ إِنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعَدَنِي‏.‏  فَحَثَى لِي ثَلاَثًا‏.‏  Narrated Jabir:                         The Prophet (ﷺ) said to me, "I will give you so much (the Prophet (ﷺ) pointed thrice with his hands) when  funds of Bahrain will come to me." But the Prophet (ﷺ) died before the money reached him. (When it  came) Abu Bakr ordered an announcer to announce that whoever had a money claim on the Prophet (ﷺ) or  was promised to be given something, should come to Abu B

*Surah At-Taubah, Verse 75:* وَمِنْهُم مَّنْ عَاهَدَ اللَّهَ لَئِنْ آتَانَا مِن فَضْلِهِ لَنَصَّدَّقَنَّ وَلَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ And of them are some who made a covenant with Allah (saying): "If He bestowed on us of His Bounty, we will verily, give Sadaqah (Zakat and voluntary charity in Allah's Cause) and will be certainly among those who are righteous." *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 76:* فَلَمَّا آتَاهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِ بَخِلُوا بِهِ وَتَوَلَّوا وَّهُم مُّعْرِضُونَ Then when He gave them of His Bounty, they became niggardly [refused to pay the Sadaqah (Zakat or voluntary charity)], and turned away, averse.

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad, 18th day of Shawwal (Sunday 30th May 2021). *_AQEEQAH, THE SUNNAH WAY_*. BismilLah.  Aqeeqah is a confirmed Sunnah. If the guardian of the child is capable of slaughtering two sheep for a baby boy and one sheep for a female child, he should do so. The Prophet said: “A baby is being pledged for his ‘Aqeeqah, sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved, and a name is given to him.” If one cannot slaughter on the seventh day, one may slaughter on the fourteenth day, or on the twenty-first day. If one is not capable of doing so, then one may slaughter any time before the puberty of the child. After puberty, the person should slaughter for himself/herself. The recommended acts related to the newborn baby are as follows: First, one proclaims the Azan (prayer call) in the baby's ear as narrated by Al-Tirmizi and Abu Daawud that Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) proclaimed the Azan in the ear of Al Ha

 ﷽ *DU'Ā FOR RAIN* Many people are complaining about lack of rain in different parts of the world. Let's continue reciting the following Prophetic Du'ās (prayers)👇 اللّهُمَّ اسْقِنَا غَيْثاً مُغِيثاً مَرِيئاً مَرِيعاً، نَافِعاً غَيْرَ ضَارٍّ، عَاجِلاً غَيْرَ آجِلٍ Allaahumma 'asqinaa ghaythan mugheethan maree'an maree'an, naafi'an ghayradhaarrin, 'aajilan ghayra 'aajilin. O Allah, shower upon us abundant rain, beneficial not harmful, swiftly and not delayed. Abu Dawud 1/303. ___________________________________ اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا Allaahumma 'aghithnaa, Allaahumma 'aghithnaa, Allaahumma 'aghithnaa. O Allah, send us rain. O Allah, send us rain. O Allah, send us rain. Al-Bukhari 1/224, Muslim 2/613. _________________________________ اللّهُمَّ اسْقِ عِبَادَكَ، وَبَهَائِمَكَ، وَانْشُرْ رَحْمَتَكَ، وَأَحْيِي بَلَدَكَ الْمَيِّتَ Allaahum-masqi 'ibaadaka, wa bahaa'imaka, wanshur rahmataka, wa

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Don’t hold grudges. Let them go and be merciful. Remember, the mercy you show others is the mercy Almighty ALLĀH is going to show you.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 52 *GRIEVE NOT WHEN OTHERS BLAME AND DISPARAGE YOU* Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 111: لَن يَضُرُّوكُمْ إِلَّا أَذًى وَإِن يُقَاتِلُوكُمْ يُوَلُّوكُمُ الْأَدْبَارَ ثُمَّ لَا يُنصَرُونَ They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will show you their backs, and they will not be helped. Surah An-Nahl, Verse 127: وَاصْبِرْ وَمَا صَبْرُكَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ وَلَا تَحْزَنْ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا تَكُ فِي ضَيْقٍ مِّمَّا يَمْكُرُونَ And endure you patiently (O Muhammad [Blessings and Peace of ALLĀH be upon him]), your patience is not but from Allah. And grieve not over them (polytheists and pagans, etc.), and be not distressed because of what they plot. Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 48: وَلَا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ وَدَعْ أَذَاهُمْ وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا And obey not the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and harm them not (till you are ordered). And put your trust in Allah, and Sufficient is

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 25.  *Swiftly after the prayer of the Messenger of Allah, Sayyidina Umar ibn al-Khattab accepted Islam.* • Sayyidina Anas ibn Malik narrates that the Messenger of Allah supplicated on Thursday  night saying, “O Allah, strengthen Islam by Umar ibn al-Khattab or Amr ibn Hisham.” On the morning of Friday, Umar became Muslim. [al-Tabarani in al-Awsat; Imam Suyuti's Forty Hadith on the Virtues of Umar ibn al-Khattab]

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا  شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي عِمْرَانَ الْجَوْنِيِّ، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ  اللَّهِ ـ رَجُلٍ مِنْ بَنِي تَيْمِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ ـ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى  الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، إِنَّ لِي جَارَيْنِ  فَإِلَى أَيِّهِمَا أُهْدِي قَالَ ‏"‏ إِلَى أَقْرَبِهِمَا مِنْكِ بَابًا ‏" ‏‏.‏  Narrated Aisha:                         I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! I have two neighbors; which of them should I give a gift to?" The Prophet (ﷺ)  said, "(Give) to the one whose door is nearer to you."  Sahih Bukhari  (Gifts) Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2595 In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 29 ﷽ *Second Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ  أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ  عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّهُ،  سَمِعَ ا

 *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 73:* يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ جَاهِدِ الْكُفَّارَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ وَاغْلُظْ عَلَيْهِمْ وَمَأْوَاهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ وَبِئْسَ الْمَصِيرُ O Prophet (Muhammad [Blessings and Peace of ALLĀH be upon him])! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be harsh against them, their abode is Hell, - and worst indeed is that destination.  *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 74:* يَحْلِفُونَ بِاللَّهِ مَا قَالُوا وَلَقَدْ قَالُوا كَلِمَةَ الْكُفْرِ وَكَفَرُوا بَعْدَ إِسْلَامِهِمْ وَهَمُّوا بِمَا لَمْ يَنَالُوا وَمَا نَقَمُوا إِلَّا أَنْ أَغْنَاهُمُ اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ فَإِن يَتُوبُوا يَكُ خَيْرًا لَّهُمْ وَإِن يَتَوَلَّوْا يُعَذِّبْهُمُ اللَّهُ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَمَا لَهُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ مِن وَلِيٍّ وَلَا نَصِيرٍ They swear by Allah that they said nothing (bad), but really they said the word of disbelief, and they disbelieved after accepting Islam, and they resolved that (plot to murder Prophet Muhammad [Blessings and Peace of ALL

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt, 17th day of Shawwal (Saturday 29th May 2021). *_IMPORTANCE OF BASMALAH (saying: Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem OR BismilLah)_*. BismilLah.  The Holy Messenger for Mankind Muhammad(sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to have said: "Any action of importance not begun with basmalah(BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem) is devoid of blessing and therefore incomplete." The basmalah begins the Surah al-Fatihah and therefore opens the whole Quran.  The Almighty describes HIMSELF by means of HIS Attributes. The Attributes of ALLAH are a means of us becoming knowledgeable about HIM. ALLAH , in this respect, does not only introduce the Quran but HE also introduces HIMSELF. The basmalah is an invocation of the Divine Being by HIS supreme Name (ALLAH), followed by two of HIS most beautiful names (Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim), which are in fact two of His principal Divine attributes, The Most Merciful to all HIS creation and especially Merciful to those am

 *💎How To Raise And Discipline Boys💎* By Ibn al-Jawzi Rahimahullah   (d. 597H)  THE best of discipline is that which is done at a young age. If a child is left to his own characteristics and he or she matures into an adult possessing those characteristics, changing the person would be difficult. A poet said: “If you straighten the branches they will straighten up, But wood does not soften if you amend it. Discipline benefits children gradually, But it will not benefit those who have aged.” Being perseverant in discipline is important, particularly with regard to children, as it benefits them and doing good becomes a habit. A poet said: "Do not neglect disciplining a child, Even if he complains of the pain of exhaustion." Know that a doctor considers the age of the patient, as well as his place and time before prescribing the medicine best suited for him. Likewise, discipline should be suited to each child, and signs of the success or failure of a child can be noticed from a

 ﷽ *10 THINGS TO DO ON JUMU'AH (FRIDAY)* 1. Clipping nails and removing extra hair. 2. Taking a ritual purificatory bath. 3. Dressing in finest clothes. 4. Cleaning teeth using siwāk/miswāk. 5. Applying perfume (non alcoholic scent) and hair oil. 6. Reading Sūra Al-Kahf. 7. Proceeding early to the mosque to be in the first rows. 8. Sitting near the Imām and listening to Friday Khutbah (sermon) attentively. 9. Invoking blessings on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him). 10. Supplicating Almighty Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) abundantly especially during the last hour before sunset. *As Friday Shines in the hearts of sincere Muslims, May Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) make us among those who will receive the benefits and blessings of Jumu'ah (Friday) Prayers. Ameen.*

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Forgiveness is not only about others. It’s also about our own spiritual growth. Love and forgiveness cannot be separated. If we choose to live the way Almighty ALLĀH wants us to, then forgiving cannot be avoided. Because we all sin, we should forgive others.

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 24.  *A cloud would follow him wherever he went, providing shelter and shade from the sun.* • One incident is reported that, when Allah's Messenger came back from a business trip  together with Sayyida Khadijah and her maid-servant Maysara, Sayyida Khadijah saw two angels above the Prophet's head, making shade like a cloud. She told it to Maysara, who replied: “I saw the same thing during the whole journey.” [Qadi Iyad‟s al-Shifa; Imam Bayhaqi‟s Dala‟il al-Nubuwwa]

  ﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ  بُكَيْرٍ، عَنِ اللَّيْثِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ بُكَيْرٍ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ،  مَوْلَى ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ أَنَّ مَيْمُونَةَ بِنْتَ الْحَارِثِ ـ رضى الله  عنها ـ أَخْبَرَتْهُ أَنَّهَا، أَعْتَقَتْ وَلِيدَةً وَلَمْ تَسْتَأْذِنِ  النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم، فَلَمَّا كَانَ يَوْمُهَا الَّذِي يَدُورُ  عَلَيْهَا فِيهِ قَالَتْ أَشَعَرْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَنِّي أَعْتَقْتُ  وَلِيدَتِي قَالَ ‏"‏ أَوَفَعَلْتِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَتْ نَعَمْ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏  أَمَا إِنَّكِ لَوْ أَعْطَيْتِيهَا أَخْوَالَكِ كَانَ أَعْظَمَ لأَجْرِكِ  ‏"‏‏.‏   وَقَالَ بَكْرُ بْنُ مُضَرَ عَنْ عَمْرٍو عَنْ بُكَيْرٍ عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ إِنَّ مَيْمُونَةَ أَعْتَقَتْ.  Narrated Kuraib:                         the freed slave of Ibn `Abbas, that Maimuna bint Al-Harith told him that she manumitted a slave-girl  without taking the permission of the Prophet. On the day when it was her turn to be with the Prophet,  she said, "Do you know, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), that I hav

*Surah At-Taubah, Verse 71:* وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَاءُ بَعْضٍ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ أُولَٰئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ اللَّهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ The believers, men and women, are Auliya' (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one another, they enjoin (on the people) Al-Ma'ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); they perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give the Zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah will have His Mercy on them. Surely Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 72:* وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا وَمَسَاكِنَ طَيِّبَةً فِي جَنَّاتِ عَدْنٍ وَرِضْوَانٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat, 16th day of Shawwal (Friday 28th May 2021). *_LET'S BE MINDFUL OF THE LAST VERSE OF THE QUR'AN REVEALED TO MANKIND FROM THE CREATOR_*. BismilLah.  In Quran 2:281 ALLAH says; وَٱتَّقُواْ يَوۡمًا تُرۡجَعُونَ فِيهِ إِلَى ٱللَّهِۖ ثُمَّ تُوَفَّىٰ كُلُّ نَفۡسٍ مَّا كَسَبَتۡ وَهُمۡ لَا يُظۡلَمُونَ  Tafsir ibn kathir;  *_And have Taqwa (Fear or mindful) for the Day when you shall be brought back to ALLAH_*. *_Then every person shall be paid what he earned, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly_*. Sheikh An-Nasa'i and Sheikh Ad-Dahhak and Al-Awfi all recorded that Sheikh Ibn Abbas narrated that the above verse is the last verse of the Quran. Let's be mindful and ensure we remain steadfast in good deeds seeking the Pleasure of Meeting ALLAH. Please also remember today is a mini Eid, Friday. Please ensure you recite Qur'an more especially Suuratul Kahf. Recite lots of durood (Salaat Alan Nabi), Perform Ghusul before going to Ma

 Reminder Be careful of the company you keep. When you surround yourself with people who constantly blame others, criticize, gossip, backbite and complain about everything & everyone, you’re slowly poisoning your mind & your life with their fears, doubts, and negativity.  Break the cycle!

 Reminder *✍️With your trying, you'll never regret your efforts to become a good person. You might have been born with distasteful qualities like easily furious, arrogant, pride, jealous, discouraged, poor, low class, vulgar etc. Revisit them and reform for the sake of Allah. Remember the evil we're taught to refrained from is affecting only us. You won't be blamed for that which you cannot change as a test for you or which perhaps is better for you without your knowledge. May Allah grant us patience with which we can't change and avert us from bad qualities which affects only us.'🌺🌺🌺* Ameen

 *Pearls Of Motivation* If you have a good heart, you’ll be hurt. That’s reality. Whatever others do, they know you’ll forgive. But don’t keep the hurt inside you.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 50 *GRIEVE NOT OVER UNWORTHY THINGS* By being unconcerned over trifles, you display a virtue that will bring you happiness, for the one who is lofty in his aims is engrossed only with concern for the Hereafter. One of our pious predecessors advised one of his brothers with the following words, "Be concerned about this only: about meeting ALLĀH, about standing in front of Him, and about the Hereafter." Surah Al-Haaqqa, Verse 18: يَوْمَئِذٍ تُعْرَضُونَ لَا تَخْفَىٰ مِنكُمْ خَافِيَةٌ That Day shall you be brought to Judgement, not a secret of you will be hidden. There is not a single worry of concern whose significance is not diminished when it is compared to the concerns of the Hereafter. What are the worries of this life? They are status, prestige, fame, income, wealth, mansions and children. They are all nothing when compared to the accountability before ALLĀH! ALLĀH described His enemies, the hypocrites, by saying: Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 154:

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 23.  *The increase of provision in the house of Sayyida Haleema, his foster-mother, during the time he went to live with her as a child.* • From the time he went to live with her and during the time he stayed with her, her provision and goats & camel milk increased significantly more in amount than before, and in huge contrast to the others in her tribe.  [Imam al-Haythami, Majmau‟z-Zawaid; Imam Abu Nuaym, Dala'il al-Nubuwwa; Hafiz ibn Kathir's al-Bidaya wal-Nihaya; Qadi Iyad's al-Shifa]

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ  طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ  قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ الْعَائِدُ فِي هِبَتِهِ كَالْكَلْبِ يَقِيءُ، ثُمَّ يَعُودُ فِي قَيْئِهِ ‏" ‏‏.‏  Narrated Ibn `Abbas:                         The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "One who takes back his gift (which he has already given) is like a dog that  swallows its vomit."  Sahih Bukhari  (Gifts) Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2589 In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 23 ﷽ *Second Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ  عَبَّادِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ  قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا لِي مَالٌ إِلاَّ مَا أَدْخَلَ عَلَىَّ  الزُّبَيْرُ فَأَتَصَدَّقُ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ تَصَدَّقِي، وَلاَ تُوعِي فَيُوعَى عَلَيْكِ ‏" ‏‏.‏  Narrated Asma:                         Once I said, "O Allah

*Surah At-Taubah, Verse 69:* كَالَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ كَانُوا أَشَدَّ مِنكُمْ قُوَّةً وَأَكْثَرَ أَمْوَالًا وَأَوْلَادًا فَاسْتَمْتَعُوا بِخَلَاقِهِمْ فَاسْتَمْتَعْتُم بِخَلَاقِكُمْ كَمَا اسْتَمْتَعَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُم بِخَلَاقِهِمْ وَخُضْتُمْ كَالَّذِي خَاضُوا أُولَٰئِكَ حَبِطَتْ أَعْمَالُهُمْ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْخَاسِرُونَ Like those before you, they were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in wealth and children. They had enjoyed their portion awhile, so enjoy your portion awhile as those before you enjoyed their portion awhile; and you indulged in play and pastime (and in telling lies against Allah and His Messenger Muhammad [Blessings and Peace of ALLĀH be upon him]) as they indulged in play and pastime. Such are they whose deeds are in vain in this world and in the Hereafter. Such are they who are the losers. *Surah At-Taubah, Verse 70:* أَلَمْ يَأْتِهِمْ نَبَأُ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ قَوْمِ نُوحٍ وَعَادٍ وَثَمُودَ وَقَوْمِ إِبْرَاه

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis, 15th day of Shawwal (Thursday 27th May 2021). *_GOOD CHARACTER IS PART OF OUR IDENTITY AS SERVANTS OF ALLAAH_*. BismilLah.  It is upon us as individuals, to examine the shortcomings in our character, and to then seek to improve them - modeling ourselves upon the character of the last of the Prophets and Messengers, and their leader, Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), aspiring also for the excellence which he mentioned in his saying: "I am a guarantor for a house on the outskirts of Paradise for whosoever leaves off arguing, even if he is in the right; and a house in the center of Paradise for whosoever abandons falsehood, even when joking; and a house in the upper-most part of Paradise for whosoever makes his character good." [Related by Aboo Daawood (no.4800) and al-Bayhaqee (10/249), from Aboo Umaamah (radiyallaahu ‘anhu). It was authenticated by al-Albaanee in as-Saheehah (no.273). *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and pro

 Today's Beautiful reminder is about Allah's Mercy... 😍  Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): I heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) saying, "Before Allah created the creations, He wrote a Book (wherein He has written): My Mercy has preceded my Anger." and that (Book) is written with Him over the Throne." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, Book 97, Hadith 178) This beautiful Hadith highlights how you should never think Allah (SWT) will not forgive you. He is all Merciful. Nothing that you have done is beyond forgiveness. Don't ever think you've ventured so far from the right path that you can't turn back and come to it. Just turn to Allah with sincere repentance, ask for forgiveness and guidance. You will not be left disappointed Insha'Allah!

 Importance of Amanah (keeping promise) Amanah is an Arabic word that literally means trust, loyalty, trustworthiness, reliability and faithfulness. In general, it means trusting a person about some matter and fulfilling or upholding the trust. Amanah is the moral responsibility of fulfilling one's obligations properly. It is an important aspect of a Muslim's life. Allah (SWT) commanded us strictly to fulfil Amanah properly. He says: "Surely Allah commands you to make over trusts to their owners and that when you judge between people you judge with justice; surely Allah admonishes you with what is excellent; surely Allah is Seeing, Hearing." (Sura Nisa 4:58). The first Amanah we are entrusted with is to be a true worshipper of Allah (SWT) and to live in this world by obeying Allah's laws and commands. Allah says: "O you, who believe, do not betray (the Amanah or trust of) Allah and His Messenger, and do not knowingly violate your trusts." (Sura Anfal: 27

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Don’t wish ill on others as much as you want to hurt those who hurt you. Wish them healing. Wish them love. Walk away. Almighty ALLĀH knows.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 49 *DO NOT BE SAD --- NEVER LOSE HOPE OF ALLĀH'S MERCY* Surah Yusuf, Verse 87: يَا بَنِيَّ اذْهَبُوا فَتَحَسَّسُوا مِن يُوسُفَ وَأَخِيهِ وَلَا تَيْأَسُوا مِن رَّوْحِ اللَّهِ إِنَّهُ لَا يَيْأَسُ مِن رَّوْحِ اللَّهِ إِلَّا الْقَوْمُ الْكَافِرُونَ "O my sons! Go you and enquire about Yusuf (Joseph) and his brother, and never give up hope of Allah's Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve." Surah Yusuf, Verse 110: حَتَّىٰ إِذَا اسْتَيْأَسَ الرُّسُلُ وَظَنُّوا أَنَّهُمْ قَدْ كُذِبُوا جَاءَهُمْ نَصْرُنَا فَنُجِّيَ مَن نَّشَاءُ وَلَا يُرَدُّ بَأْسُنَا عَنِ الْقَوْمِ الْمُجْرِمِينَ (They were reprieved) until, when the Messengers gave up hope and thought that they were denied (by their people), then came to them Our Help, and whomsoever We willed were delivered. And Our Punishment cannot be warded off from the people who are Mujrimun (criminals, disobedients to Allah, sinners, disbelievers, polythe

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 22.  *The divine inspiration within him when revelation took place. [Qur'an 42:52]* • “And thus have we, by our command, sent inspiration to you…” [Qur'an 42:52] • On the above verse, Tafsir ibn Kathir comments: Sometimes He casts something into the heart of the Prophet, and he has no doubt that it is from Allah.

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ  يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ  عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، وَمُحَمَّدِ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ،  أَنَّهُمَا حَدَّثَاهُ عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ،  أَتَى بِهِ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ إِنِّي  نَحَلْتُ ابْنِي هَذَا غُلاَمًا‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَكُلَّ وَلَدِكَ نَحَلْتَ  مِثْلَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ لاَ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَارْجِعْهُ ‏"‏‏.‏  Narrated An-Nu`man bin Bashir:                         that his father took him to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said, "I have given this son of mine a slave." The  Prophet asked, "Have you given all your sons the like?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet (ﷺ) said,  "Take back your gift then."  Sahih Bukhari  (Gifts) Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2586 In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 20 ﷽ *Second Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا حَامِدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ،  حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ

*Surah At-Taubah, Verse 67:* الْمُنَافِقُونَ وَالْمُنَافِقَاتُ بَعْضُهُم مِّن بَعْضٍ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمُنكَرِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَقْبِضُونَ أَيْدِيَهُمْ نَسُوا اللَّهَ فَنَسِيَهُمْ إِنَّ الْمُنَافِقِينَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ The hypocrites, men and women, are from one another, they enjoin (on the people) Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief and polytheism of all kinds and all that Islam has forbidden), and forbid (people) from Al-Ma'ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do), and they close their hands [from giving (spending in Allah's Cause) alms, etc.]. They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them. Verily, the hypocrites are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah). #COMMENTARY Literally, "the Hypocrites... are of each other." The forms of hypocrisy may vary, but are all alike, and they understand each other's hypocrisy. They hold together. The English phrase "close-fisted" would cover only a part of the meaning. Th

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a 14th day of Shawwal (Wednesday 26th May 2021). *_SOME BASIC ADVICE FOR US ALL_*. BismilLah.  Let's strive to live a life full of appreciation to ALLAH regardless of your situation seeking ALLAH to make it better. If things get difficult, the Qur'an is your companions today's easiness. If loneliness starts to hurt, send your supplications through the heavens especially by reciting durood regularly (salaat Alan Nabi). When people ask how you are, always praise ALLAH by saying Alhamdulillah and smile even if things seems rough. When you see an ant or any little creations on the road, avoid stepping on it or hitting it with your car, seeking therein the Face of ALLAH; for perhaps HE will have mercy on you as you had mercy on it Remember that the ant glorifies ALLAH, so don't cut of it's glorifying by killing it. When you pass by a bird drinking from a pond, don't go so near so as to scare it, and seek therein the Face of

 *REMINDER* *When you feel sad after you’ve sinned or done wrong, be happy because your heart is not dead. It’s a gift from the Almighty to be able to tell right from wrong. Beware the dead heart that is numb; it keeps sinning repeatedly and doesn’t feel an iota of guilt!* *You have a choice. You can either stress over what you’re going through or you can do your best given the circumstances and pray for the best outcome. What’s done is done. Pray about it. You don’t know what the future holds, pray for it. Whatever your situation, pray!* *Look at those who have less than you in worldly matters. Don’t look at those who have more than you. Only then will you be grateful. Remember, the more you complain about things, the harder things will be for you. Learn to look for the positive in every negative!* *If you want to change, start by setting small goals from today. Change won’t happen overnight. It takes time but if you strive and show the Almighty you’re sincere, He will pave a way for

 *Think About This...* *If you don’t want to be disappointed, keep this in mind. Be prepared to have the most unexpected people let you down. It’s bound to happen at some stage. Amid all this, be yourself and spread goodness as much as possible but don’t expect goodness from everyone.* *Those who succeed eventually are the ones who don’t get discouraged when things don’t work out initially. They know the Almighty’s in control. They don’t allow a setback to bother them. They trust that it’s His way of setting them up for something bigger and better!* *Don't take anything for granted because you never know when you'll have it for the last time. Life is a precious gift, cherish every moment. It’s truly such a blessing to be alive and to be able to impact so many lives. You’ll never know whose life you’re touching.* *It's a fact that some people just won’t like you or appreciate you. That’s okay. You don’t need people’s approval to fulfill what the Almighty has decreed for you.

 *Pearls Of Motivation* When you find it hardest to forgive the one who has wronged you, that’s when you should really try to do so. It could be the most loved act by Almighty ALLĀH that will take you to Paradise on the Day of Judgement!

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 48 *DO NOT BE SAD --- ALWAYS REMEMBER ALLĀH* Concerning His remembrance, ALLĀH, the All-Glorious, says: Surah Ar-Rad, Verse 28: الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 152: فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying, etc.). I will remember you, and be grateful to Me (for My countless Favours on you) and never be ungrateful to Me. Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 35: إِنَّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ وَالْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَالْقَانِتِينَ وَالْقَانِتَاتِ وَالصَّادِقِينَ وَالصَّادِقَاتِ وَالصَّابِرِينَ وَالصَّابِرَاتِ وَالْخَاشِعِينَ وَالْخَاشِعَاتِ وَالْمُتَصَدِّقِينَ وَالْمُتَصَدِّقَاتِ وَالصَّائِمِينَ وَالصَّائِمَاتِ وَالْحَا

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 21.  *When the Beloved Messenger was born, Shaytan and the jinns were no longer able to access the Heavens, symbolised by an increase of meteorites and falling stars.* • After Allah's Messenger honoured the world, especially on the night of his birth, there was an increase in star-fallings. This is a sign of the devils and jinn being forbidden to eavesdrop on the unknown in the Heavens. [Imam Bayhaqi's Dala'il al-Nubuwwa; Qadi Iyad's al-Shifa]