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 *🌷A Forgotten Way to Honor your Parents🌷* Of course we all know that honoring our parents is one of the BEST deeds in Islaam and one of the ’most beloved’ to Allaah. It’s a direct Order from Him and is something that earns great rewards.  🌷Allaah says: “And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents” (Surah al-Israa:23)  However, one of the easiest ways to honor the parents, yet quite overlooked and even ‘forgotten’ is to keep in touch with the parents’ friends and loved ones. And this can be done while the parents are still alive and even if they’ve *passed away. *  🌷The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: “Part of honoring (one’s parents) is to keep in touch with your father’s friend.” (al-Silsilah al-Saheehah- saheeh by al-Albaani)  🌷Keeping in touch with your parents’ friends and loved ones is so important that the Sahaabah went out of their way to do so in order just to honor their parents and ...

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Everyone out there is hurting one way or the other. The fact is we will never know. Only Almighty ALLĀH does. So be kind and compassionate.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 84 *WHEN YOUR THOUGHTS WANDER* Thomas Edison said: "There is no subterfuge that one may resort to in order to flee from his thoughts." One can confirm the accuracy of this statement from experience, for even when reading or writing, one is constantly divorced by inappropriate thoughts. One of the best means of controlling such thoughts is to work at something that is at once interesting and useful.

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 57.  *A lion killed the son of Abu Lahab as a result of the curse of the Messenger of Allah.* • The Messenger of Allah said, 'Utba b. Abu Lahab: “O Allah, beset a dog on him from among your dogs!” Some time later, 'Utba went on a journey during which a lion sought him out from among the caravan, and tore him to pieces. [Qadi Iyaad‟s al-Shifa; Mulla Ali al-Qari, Sharh al-Shifa]

 ﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  يَعْقُوبُ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ  الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ  قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا هَذَا مَا لَيْسَ فِيهِ فَهُوَ رَدٌّ ‏" ‏‏.‏ رَوَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْمَخْرَمِيُّ وَعَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ أَبِي عَوْنٍ عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ‏.‏  Narrated Aisha:                         Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If somebody innovates something which is not in harmony with the principles  of our religion, that thing is rejected."  Sahih Bukhari  (Peacemaking) Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2697 In-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 7 ﷽ *Second Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ  أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ بْنَ عَازِبٍ ـ رضى ا...

﷽ *Surah Yunus, Verse 9:* إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ يَهْدِيهِمْ رَبُّهُم بِإِيمَانِهِمْ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهِمُ الْأَنْهَارُ فِي جَنَّاتِ النَّعِيمِ Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah along with the six articles of Faith, i.e. to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, Day of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments) - Islamic Monotheism], and do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their Faith; under them will flow rivers in the Gardens of delight (Paradise). #COMMENTARY Their Faith is the cause as well as the instrument of their Guidance, the kindly Light which leads them as well as the Joy which fills their Soul. ﷽ *Surah Yunus, Verse 10:* دَعْوَاهُمْ فِيهَا سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَتَحِيَّتُهُمْ فِيهَا سَلَامٌ وَآخِرُ دَعْوَاهُمْ أَنِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Their way of request therein will be Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory to You, O Allah!) and Salam (peace, safe from each and every ev...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 20th day of Dhul-QA'adah (Wednesday, 30th June 2021). *_LET'S BE MINDFUL_*. BismilLah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallalLaahu  Alaihi Wasallam said "if you know what I know, you'll laugh less and cry more" does that ring a bell in our head? Do we have to see before we believe?  I want to have money, I want to marry a beautiful wife, I want to marry a handsome guy, I  want to buy a nice car, I want to build a big house, is that all we think about? We will all die & leave all these. You think regret is when u did not marry the man u wanted, or did not study the course u liked? NO! Regret is you reaching the grave without enough good deeds" astaqfirullah. Rich, poor, pretty, ugly, slim, fat, literate, illiterate, white, black, ustaz, pastor, player, King, slave etc, DEATH does not care who u are, when its time, you are going" true or false? Someone is dead & you are alive, someone is sick & u a...

 *Story of Abu Darda*  *(May Allah be pleased with him)* *Abu Darda (رضي الله عنه) was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .* *His full name was Uwaimir bin Zaid bin Qais. He was a trader in Medina. He was a man of simplicity and kindness.* *He was a well-known wealthy person in Medina and everyone liked and respected him. Abu Darda (رضي الله عنه) was not a born Muslim.* *However, after the Battle of Badr, he got converted into Islam. His preaching's were basically focused on the insignificance of worldly wealth. (الحمد لله)* *Abu Darda (رضي الله عنه) always enlightened the youth with his great wisdom. Once Abu Darda (رضي الله عنه) was walking through the street and found a group of youth sitting and chatting. They were also looking at the passerby. Abu Darda (رضي الله عنه) walked to them and said "My children, the monastery of a Muslim man is his house in which he control himself and lowers his gaze. Beware of sitting in the marketplace as this fritters away time ...

 Seven Qualities that Allah Loves... 1. Tawbah (Repentance)... "For Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly (in repentance)" [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222] 2. Taharah (Purification)... "Allah loves those who keep themselves pure and clean." [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222] 3. Taqwa (Piety)... "For Allah loves the righteous (the pious)." [Surah Al Tawbah 9:4] 4. Ihsan (Goodness & Perfection)... "For Allah loves those who do good" [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:134] 5. Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)... "For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)." [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:159] 6. Adl (Justice)... "For Allah loves those who judge in equity." [Surah Al Ma'idah 5:42] "For Allah loves those who are fair (and just)." [Surah Al Hujurat 49:9] 7. Sabr (Patience)... "And Allah Loves those who are firm and steadfast (As-Sabirin (the patient))." [Surah Ale Imran 3:146]

 *Pearls Of Motivation* Why do we condemn others when we are making the same mistakes? It’s hypocritical to judge people. Instead, work hard to get closer to Almighty ALLĀH (Sub-haanahu wata'aala).

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 83 *HOLD A GOOD OPTION OF YOUR LORD* William James said: "God forgives us our sins, but our nervous system do not." Ibn al-Wazeer wrote in his book Al-Awwasim wa al-Qawwasim: "Verily, to be hopeful of ALLĀH's mercy opens the doors of optimism for one of His slaves, making him more avid in worship, and inspiring him to be more enthusiastic in performing voluntary acts of worship and racing to perform good deeds." This is true, especially because some people are not moved to do good deeds except when they recall ALLĀH's mercy, forgiveness, and generosity. As a consequence of reflecting on these qualities, they seek closeness to Almighty ALLĀH (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) through diligently performing good deeds.

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 56.  *He prayed for Sayyidina Abu Qatada who, as a result, had a youthful radiant face until he died at the age of seventy.* • Allah's Messenger prayed for the Sayyidina Abu Qatada so that he would remain youthful: “May Allah prosper your face! O Allah, bless his hair and his skin!” When he died at the age of seventy, he was like a youth of fifteen. [Qadi Iyaad's al-Shifa; Mulla Ali al-Qari's Sharh al-Shifa]

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ  اللَّهِ الأُوَيْسِيُّ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَرْوِيُّ، قَالاَ  حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ  سَعْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ أَهْلَ، قُبَاءٍ اقْتَتَلُوا حَتَّى  تَرَامَوْا بِالْحِجَارَةِ، فَأُخْبِرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم  بِذَلِكَ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ اذْهَبُوا بِنَا نُصْلِحُ بَيْنَهُمْ ‏" ‏‏.‏  Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:                         Once the people of Quba fought with each other till they threw stones on each other. When Allah's  Apostle was informed about it, he said, "Let us go to bring about a reconciliation between them."  Sahih Bukhari  (Peacemaking) Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2693 In-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 4 ﷽ *Second Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ  سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّ...

 ﷽ *Surah Yunus, Verse 7:* إِنَّ الَّذِينَ لَا يَرْجُونَ لِقَاءَنَا وَرَضُوا بِالْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَاطْمَأَنُّوا بِهَا وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنْ آيَاتِنَا غَافِلُونَ Verily, those who hope not for their meeting with Us, but are pleased and satisfied with the life of the present world, and those who are heedless of Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), #COMMENTARY Those who fall from Grace are described by three epithets: 1. The meeting with Almighty ALLĀH is not the object of their hope and earnest desire, but something else, viz. 2. The material good of this world, which not only attracts them but apparently gives them complete satisfaction, so that there is no glow of the Future in their horizon, and  3. They are deaf and dead to the resounding and living Message of Almighty ALLĀH (Sub-haanahu wata'aala). 1 and 2 refer to the extinction of Faith in them, and 3 to their falling a prey to the evils of this world in their conduct. They are cont...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 19th day of Dhul-QA'adah (Tuesday, 29th June 2021). *_SALAAH IS THE KEY TO PARADISE_*. BismilLah.  It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahualaihiwasallam) said: "The first thing for which a person will be brought to account will be his/her Salah. If it is complete (all well and good), otherwise ALLAH will say: 'Look and see if My slave did any voluntary prayer.' If he/she is found to have done voluntary prayers, his/her obligatory prayers will be completed therewith." (Sunan an-Nasa'i 467, Book 5, Hadith 20). Lets Perfect and complete what is fard. This is essential. We sometimes see many engaging in voluntary acts but neglecting what is obligatory. Ensure that your fard is complete, then allow your nafl actions to ornament your actions. What is lacking will be made up on the Day of Judgement In shaa ALLAH. *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic inf...

 *Dealing with Favouritism of the leaders* Ibn Mas‘ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "You will see after me favoritism and things which you will disapprove of." They submitted: "What do you order us to do (under such circumstances)?" He replied, "Discharge your obligations and ask your rights from Allah". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary:  This Hadith tells that if you have rulers who deny your rights and give themselves and their relatives preference over you then patience is a better recourse. Rather than revolting against them, you should seek pardon and forgiveness from Allah and pray for His Protection against the mischief and tyranny of the rulers provided they do not show outright disbelief.

 *The Story of Abu*  *Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)* *His appearance was striking. He was slim and tall. His face was bright and he had a sparse beard. It was pleasing to look at him and refreshing to meet him. He was extremely courteous and humble and quite shy. Yet in a tough situation he would become strikingly serious and alert, resembling the flashing blade of a sword in his severity and sharpness.* *He was described as the Amin or Custodian of Muhammad's community. His full name was Aamir ibn Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah. He was known as Abu Ubaydah. Of him Abdullah ibn Umar, one of the companions of the Prophet, said:* *"Three persons in the tribe of Quraysh were most prominent, had the best character and were the most modest. If they spoke to you, they would not deceive you and if you spoke to them, they would not accuse you of Lying: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Uthman ibn Affan and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah."* *Abu Ubaydah was one of the first persons to accept Islam. He became a...

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 82 *BEAR YOUR HARDSHIPS WITH SERENITY* Dale Carnegie said: "African-Americans that live in the South along with the Chinese rarely fall prey to those heart diseases that result from anxiety. This can be attributed to the serene and casual way in which they lead their lives." He also said: "The number of Americans that make suicide attempts is greater than the number of those who die as a result of the five most deadly diseases combined." This is a startling statistic that should not be taken lightly.

 *Pearls Of Motivation* We may disagree with others. That’s ok. We’re humans. But that’s no reason to hate. Our feelings are a reflection of ourselves. Not others.

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 55.  *His prayer for Sayyidina Abdullah ibn Abbas, who consequently became the scholar amongst the Companions.* • The Messenger of Allah said, “O Allah! Give him knowledge of religion and teach him interpretation.” This supplication was accepted in such a way that Sayyidina Abdullah ibn Abbas gained the glorious title of "Interpreter of the Qur'an‟, and reached the elevated degree of "learned scholar of the Muslim community.‟ [Bukhari; Muslim; Mustadrak; Imam ibn Hajar‟s al-Isaba]

﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا  سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ، قَالَ  حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ  أُنَاسًا، مِنْ بَنِي عَمْرِو بْنِ عَوْفٍ كَانَ بَيْنَهُمْ شَىْءٌ،  فَخَرَجَ إِلَيْهِمُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي أُنَاسٍ مِنْ  أَصْحَابِهِ يُصْلِحُ بَيْنَهُمْ، فَحَضَرَتِ الصَّلاَةُ، وَلَمْ يَأْتِ  النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم، فَجَاءَ بِلاَلٌ، فَأَذَّنَ بِلاَلٌ  بِالصَّلاَةِ، وَلَمْ يَأْتِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَجَاءَ إِلَى  أَبِي بَكْرٍ فَقَالَ إِنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم حُبِسَ، وَقَدْ  حَضَرَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَهَلْ لَكَ أَنْ تَؤُمَّ النَّاسَ فَقَالَ نَعَمْ  إِنْ شِئْتَ‏.‏ فَأَقَامَ الصَّلاَةَ فَتَقَدَّمَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، ثُمَّ  جَاءَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْشِي فِي الصُّفُوفِ، حَتَّى قَامَ  فِي الصَّفِّ الأَوَّلِ، فَأَخَذَ النَّاسُ بِالتَّصْفِيحِ حَتَّى  أَكْثَرُوا، وَكَانَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ لاَ يَكَادُ يَلْتَفِتُ فِي الصّ...

﷽ *Surah Yunus, Verse 5:* هُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ الشَّمْسَ ضِيَاءً وَالْقَمَرَ نُورًا وَقَدَّرَهُ مَنَازِلَ لِتَعْلَمُوا عَدَدَ السِّنِينَ وَالْحِسَابَ مَا خَلَقَ اللَّهُ ذَٰلِكَ إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ يُفَصِّلُ الْآيَاتِ لِقَوْمٍ يَعْلَمُونَ It is He Who made the sun a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured out its (their) stages, that you might know the number of years and the reckoning. Allah did not create this but in truth. He explains the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail for people who have knowledge. #COMMENTARY The fitting epithet for the sun is dhiāa, "splendour and glory of brightness", and for the moon is "a light" (of beauty), the cool light that illuminates and helps in the darkness of the night. But the sun and moon also measure time. The simplest observation can keep pace with the true lunar months and lunar years, which are all that is required by a pastoral people. For agriculture solar years are requ...

THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ithnayn. 18th day of Dhul-QA'adah (Monday, 28th June 2021). *_A VALUABLE LESSON_*. BismilLah. Let's finalise on our topic above    Abu Hurairah may ALLAH be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: O people, verily, ALLAH is pure and HE accepts only what is pure. Verily, ALLAH has commanded the believers with that which HE commanded HIS Messengers. HE said: O Messengers, eat from good things and work righteousness, for indeed I am knowing of what you do (23:51); and HE said: O you who believe, eat from good things with which ALLAH has provided you. (2:172). Sahih Muslim 1015, Grade: Sahih. From this hadith we've  learned that, any good deeds from haraam sustenance is null and void as such would not be accepted by ALLAH. So let's fear ALLAH and avoid any haraam means of sustenance without any excuses. *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences_*. Aameen.

 Dear Parents, HABITS THAT SHOW IMPROPER UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN Please, carefully look at the list below and identify where you may want to make amends on yourself or on the young ones you are bringing up. Children, if not properly groomed may never get to the top in life, even if both parents are at the top of their careers. Manners take you to where your education can't irrespective of your status, wealth or your reach or influence: 1) Going to your child's school indecently dressed. (Think again). 2) Speaking rashly to your child's teacher. 3) Cursing, using foul language or swearing words in front of your children. 4) Using makeup on children. 5) Dressing your little children up indecently (they loose their sense of Princesshood). 6) Putting earrings on your son's ears. 7) Your child hold the cup or glassware by the brim and you don't correct. 8) Your children don't greet and you just feel they will come around one day because they have a mood swing. (You wi...

 👩‍⚕️TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY PART👩‍⚕️ 1) The *STOMACH* is injured when you do not have breakfast in the morning. (2) The *KIDNEYS* are injured when you do not even drink 10 glasses of water in 24 hours. (3) The *GALLBLADDER* is injured when you do not even sleep until 11 o'clock and do not wake up to the sunrise. (4) The *small INTESTINE* is injured when you eat cold and stale food. (5)The  *Large intestines* are injured when you eat more fried and spicy food. (6) The *LUNGS* are injured when you breathe in smoke, dirt and polluted environment of cigarettes and bidi. (7) The *LIVER* is injured when you eat heavy fried food, junk, and fast food. (8) The *HEART* is injured when you eat your meal with more salt and cholesterol. (9) The *PANCREAS* is injured when you eat more sweet because of the taste and freely available. (10) The *Eyes* are injured when you work in the light of mobile and computer screen in the dark. (11) The *Brain* is injured when you start thinking negative...

 *Pearls Of Motivation* We are quick to give up on others because of their shortcomings. Yet the Almighty ALLĀH is most merciful towards us each time we do wrong.

 ﷽ *DON'T BE SAD* Episode 81 *WHAT DEPRESSION AND ANGER DO* Doctor Russell Cecil of Cornel University mentioned four widespread causes of arthritis: 1. Marital strife. 2. Financial difficulties and depression. 3. Loneliness and anxiety. 4. Malice and rancour. Doctor Williams Mark Gaungil, while addressing the Federation of American Dentists, remarked: "Unhappy feelings like anxiety and fear possibly affect the distribution of calcium in the body, and in consequence, can lead to tooth decay."

 ﷽ *300 MIRACLES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ* Number 54.  *Water flowed from his blessed fingers in abundance.* • Sayyidina Anas b. Malik narrates: It was the time of Asr prayer and people searched for  water but in vain. Then the Messenger of Allah brought some water for ablution and he dipped his hand into the vessel, and ordered the people to do their wudhu. I saw water  running out from under his fingers and all people till the last one did their ablution.”  [Bukhari; Muslim]

﷽ ﷽ *First Hadīth Of The Day* حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ،  أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي خَارِجَةُ بْنُ  زَيْدٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، أَنَّ أُمَّ الْعَلاَءِ، امْرَأَةً مِنْ  نِسَائِهِمْ قَدْ بَايَعَتِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَخْبَرَتْهُ  أَنَّ عُثْمَانَ بْنَ مَظْعُونٍ طَارَ لَهُ سَهْمُهُ فِي السُّكْنَى حِينَ  أَقْرَعَتِ الأَنْصَارُ سُكْنَى الْمُهَاجِرِينَ‏.‏ قَالَتْ أُمُّ  الْعَلاَءِ فَسَكَنَ عِنْدَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ مَظْعُونٍ، فَاشْتَكَى،  فَمَرَّضْنَاهُ حَتَّى إِذَا تُوُفِّيَ وَجَعَلْنَاهُ فِي ثِيَابِهِ دَخَلَ  عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقُلْتُ رَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ  عَلَيْكَ أَبَا السَّائِبِ، فَشَهَادَتِي عَلَيْكَ لَقَدْ أَكْرَمَكَ  اللَّهُ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لِي النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ وَمَا يُدْرِيكِ  أَنَّ اللَّهَ أَكْرَمَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ لاَ أَدْرِي بِأَبِي أَنْتَ  وَأُمِّي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه  وسلم ‏"‏ أَمَّا عُثْمَانُ فَقَدْ ...

﷽ *Surah Yunus, Verse 3:* إِنَّ رَبَّكُمُ اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَىٰ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ يُدَبِّرُ الْأَمْرَ مَا مِن شَفِيعٍ إِلَّا مِن بَعْدِ إِذْنِهِ ذَٰلِكُمُ اللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ فَاعْبُدُوهُ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ Surely, your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and then Istawa (rose over) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty), disposing the affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His Leave. That is Allah, your Lord; so worship Him (Alone). Then, will you not remember? #COMMENTARY Istawā, with the preposition ilā after it, means He turned to or He directed Himself by His will to as in Qur-ān chapter ii, verse 29. With the preposition alā after it, as here and in Qur-ān chapter vii, verse 54 and elsewhere, the meaning seems to be "to mount or ascend", and to be firmly established, to sit firm and unshaken, beyond question. "The Throne represen...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 17th day of Dhul-QA'adah (Sunday, 27th June 2021). *_A VALUABLE LESSON_*. BismilLah. Let's continue from the Reminder yesterday; Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: There are three to whom ALLAH will not speak to on the Day of Resurrection, nor will HE look at them or purify them, and they will have a painful punishment: a man who has extra water but he refuses to share it with a traveler, a man who swears a false oath in order to sell some goods after the afternoon prayer and he swears by ALLAH that he bought it for a certain price although it is untrue, and a man who pledges allegiance to a leader only to get something in the world and if he is given he will fulfill his pledge but if he is not given he will not fulfill his pledge. Sahih Muslim 108. In another narration, another category to fall under above are an old man who commits adultery, a king who lies, and an arrogant person in ...

 *Think About This...* 1.The lecturer who insists on sex for a young girl to pass is complaining about the rot in Nigeria. 2.The Pastor who pays his driver 15K in Lagos or Abuja while his own son schools in the USA is complaining about the hopelessness in Nigeria. 3.The trader who removes 2 bowls of rice from the bag, rebags and sells as a 'full' bag is complaining about the wickedness in Nigeria. 4.The civil servant who comes to work once a week and shows up end of the month to receive full salary and kickbacks is complaining about politicians who do nothing. 5.The student who spends the whole weekend at party after party only to start posting Instagram pictures on Monday is complaining that Nigeria is stealing his/her dreams. 6.The "VIP driver" who can't join a simple queue but keeps overlapping in and out of traffic to shunt is complaining about disorderliness in Nigeria. 7.Doctors in public and teaching hospitals on government payroll who abandon patients on t...

GO NATURAL - NO SIDE EFFECTS. If you love drinking tea, see below list of leaves which you can convert to tea and you will reap a great deal of benefits from them. 1. MANGO LEAVES: Pluck 3 to 4pcs (leaves) drop them in a cup of hot water or boil for 2 mins and drink. It is an excellent tea as it strengthens the  nervous system, especially those with shaky nervous hands, it stops with time.  2. GUAVA LEAVES: Wonderful!!!  It is full of power and strength, it supplies real time energy also full of antioxidants. It manages diabetes, lowers cholesterol and fights cancer. It promotes weight loss, heals cold and cough, it reduces acne and improves skin texture. 3. AVOCADO LEAVES: Avocado pear is one of the five healthiest foods on earth, so is the tea brewed from its leaves is a super drink. It lowers cholesterol, it helps to flush out excess fluid that hypes your heart beats better than going in for water pill. It treats cold, flues, stomach aches, arthritis, tooth ache, back ...

 *FOUR QUALITIES OF A RIGHTEOUS FRIEND* 1. When you see them, they remind you of Allah. 2. When you sit with them, it increases your Imaan (Faith). 3. When they speak to you, it increases your knowledge of Deen (Islam). 4. When you see their actions, you remember the Akhira (Hereafter).  Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “A good friend and a bad friend are like a perfume seller and a blacksmith: The perfume seller might give you some perfume as a gift, or you might buy some from him, or at least you might smell its fragrance. As for the blacksmith, he might singe your clothes, and at the very least you will breathe in the fumes of the furnace.” [Bukhari, Muslim]

 Death: The Inevitable, Inescapable And Unavoidable Journey! By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters! I enjoin you and myself to fear Allah, for it (the fear of Allah) is the provision and safety in this world and the Last Day: "The day when neither wealth nor sons will avail, except him who brings to Allah a clean heart.” Dear brothers and sisters! Allah Almighty says: “Everyone shall taste death. And only on the day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the fire and admitted to Paradise he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).” [Qur'an, 3:175] Such is the reality of death and what comes after it. Every one of us shall taste it whether poor or rich; ...