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IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO FAST AFTER 15TH SHAÃBAN?

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 7th day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Tuesday 28th February. 2023). *_IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO FAST AFTER 15TH SHAÃBAN?_*. BismilLah.  Our scholars have explained this in detail but in summary, we can conclude from the below hadith. Al-Bukhaari (1914) and Muslim (1082) narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of ALLAH (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him) said: “Do not anticipate Ramadhan by fasting one or two days before it begins, but if a man HABITUALLY FASTS, then let him fast.”  This indicates that fasting after halfway through Sha’baan is permissible for those who have the habit of fasting Mondays and Thursdays and also 13th to 15th of each Islamic month. *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and increases us in beneficial knowledge_*. Aameen.

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 7)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 7)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Khawla approached Abu Bakr, and his wife Umm Ruman and made the proposal for the engagement of Ayesha to the Holy Prophet. Abu Bakr felt honored at the proposal, but his difficulty was that Ayesha was already engaged to Jubayr son of Mut'im, and it was against Abu Bakr's code of conduct to break his pledge. When this difficulty was brought to the notice of the Holy Prophet, he said that God would Himself provide a way out of the difficulty. Abu Bakr called at the house of A1Mut'im. Al-Mut'im was still a disbeliever, and Mu'tim's wife said to Abu Bakr; _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... "O son of Abu Qahafa, suppose we married our son to your daughter, y

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 6)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 6)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... At the time of his conversion to Islam he had 40,000 dirhams with him. He spent a great part of this money for the relief of the Muslims in distress. Abu Bakr did not mind these sufferings, and the more he suffered the deeper became his faith in Islam. As more and more persons in Makkah became Muslims, the Quraish lost their nerve, and intensified their persecutions against the Muslims. Seeing the afflictions on his companions, the Holy Prophet advised them to migrate to Abyssinia, the ruler whereof was known for his tolerance. _____________*PAGE 2*____________ ✍🏻... When the first batch of the Muslims migrated to Abyssinia, Abu Bakr decided to stay in Makkah to be by the side of the Hol

Shaban Is the Month in Which Deeds are Raised to Allah

 *Shaban Is the Month in Which Deeds are Raised to Allah* On the authority of Osama bin Zeid, he said: “'O Messenger of Allah, I do not see you fasting any month as much as in Shaban.' He said: *'That is a month to which people do not pay much attention, between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the worlds, and I like that my deeds be taken up when I am fasting.'”* [Narrated by An-Nasa'i in Sunnan (2357), Ahmed (36/85) and al-Albani graded it as a Hasan hadeeth in Tammam Al-Minna (412)] The deeds of the year are raised to Allah in Shaban, and the deeds of the week are raised to Allah on Mondays and Thursdays, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: *“The deeds of people are presented every week on two days, Mondays and Thursdays. Every believing servant would be granted pardon except the one in whose (heart) there is grudge against his brother, it would be said: Leave them and put them off until they reach a reconciliation.”*  [Narrated b

There are those who fast while they do not pray Salaat, Will their fast be accepted?

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 7th day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Monday 27th February. 2023). *_There are those who fast while they do not pray Salaat, Will their fast be accepted?_*. BismilLah.  Salaah is the most fundamental pillar of Islam; it is the hallmark of faith and the key to paradise. So, no one can exaggerate the importance of salaah in Islam. We read in the Qur'an: "On the Day of Judgment, those in hellfire will be asked, 'Why are you in hell?' they would answer because we were not among those who used to pray, nor were in the habit of feeding the poor. Rather, we were simply indulging with those who used to indulge and we used to deny the Day of Reckoning until death came upon us." (Qur'an 74: 43-47). Therefore, no Muslim can afford to neglect the salaah without risking his salvation. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stressed the crucial nature of salaah when he said, "The covenant between us(Muslims) and them(non-Muslims) is mark

LET'S REPENT TO ALLAH NOW AND KEEP SEEKING FOR FORGIVENESS BEFORE RAMADHAN

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 6th day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Sunday 26th February. 2023). *_LET'S REPENT TO ALLAH NOW AND KEEP SEEKING FOR FORGIVENESS BEFORE RAMADHAN_*. BismilLah.  To repent and seek forgiveness from ALLAH is obligatory at all times, but because of the approach of a great and blessed month of Ramadhan, it is even more important to hasten to repent from sins between you and your Lord, and between you and other people by giving them their rights, so that when the blessed month begins you may busy yourself with acts of worship with a clean heart and peace of mind. Allah says in the Qur'an; “And turn to ALLAH in repentance, all of you,, O believers, that you may be successful.” Qur’an 24:31. The Prophet (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him) said: “O people, repent to ALLAH for I repent to HIM one hundred times (100) each day.” Narrated by Muslim (2702). *_May ALLAH keeps guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences_*. Aameen.

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 5)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 5) _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... The conduct of Abu Bakr was approved by God in the following verses of the Holy Quran: "He who gives in charity and fears Allah And in all sincerity testifies to the Truth; We shall indeed make smooth for him the path of Bliss" {*92:5-7}* "Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification; And have in their minds no favor from any one For which a reward is expected in return, But only the desire to seek the Countenance, Of their Lord, Most High; And soon they shall attain complete satisfaction." {*92:8-21}* _____________*PAGE 2*___________ ✍🏻... For three years the Muslims kept a secret of their faith, and prayed in secret. Abu Bakr always urged on the Hol

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 4)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 4) ____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Othman bin Affan Zubair bin Awam Talhah bin Ubaidullah Abdur Rahman b 'Auf Sa'ad b Abi Waqas Umar b Masoan Abu Ubaidah b. Al-Jarrah Abdullah b. Abdul Asad Abu Salma Khalid b Saeed Abu Hudhaifah. All of them were men of status and high social standing and they proved to be great assets for Islam. Before conversion to Islam, Abu Bakr used to meet Muhammad (peace be on him) occasionally. After becoming a Muslim, Abu Bakr made it a point to spend most of his time every day in the company of the Holy Prophet. Conversion to Islam made a phenomenal change in the life of Abu Bakr. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... He was little more than thirty seven years at the time of conversion

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 3)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta) (Episode 3) _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... He felt convinced that what the Holy Prophet had said was the truth. Overwhelmed with emotion, and elated with joy at the discovery of the truth, Abu Bakr said, "I believe in you and your mission from the depths of my heart. I testify and confirm that what you say is the truth. Call me to your religion, for verily you are the Prophet of God and that is a great honor." The Holy Prophet stretched his hand, and Abu Bakr grasped it reverently as a mark of faith and allegiance. He declared with great solemnity, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His prophet and messenger." This declaration forged new bonds between the Holy Prophet and Abu Bakr. _____________*PAGE 2*

THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR (rta) (Episode 2)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR (rta) (Episode 2) _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Though bred and brought up in an aristocratic family in the midst of an idolatrous society, conspicuous for indulgence in wine, women, and gambling. Abu Bakr resisted these temptations and led a disciplined life avoiding the frolics, frivolities, and dissipations that characterized the life of the contemporary youth of Makkah. Once Abu Bakr was asked whether he ever drank wine during the days of ignorance. He replied, "God forbid, I never touched wine even in the days of ignorance." He was asked, "why", and he said, "I sought to preserve my reputation and retain my decorum, and verily he who drinks wine destroys his reputation and his decorum." _____________*PAGE 2*

RAMADHAN MOOD ACTIVATION

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 5th day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Saturday 25th February. 2023). *_RAMADHAN MOOD ACTIVATION_*. BismilLah.  In shaa ALLAH, from today, our daily Islamic reminders will be focusing on the blessed coming month of Ramadhan. As Muslims we must know that all the blessings for this noble month approaching would never be achieved unless we understand its rulings from ALLAH and the Messenger and implement its rulings as it was practised by the Messenger and the Righteous Salaf (Pious Predecessors).  It is imperative for the general body of Muslims to take special care in counting the days of the month of Sha'baan in preparation for the month of Ramadaan. This was the practice of the Messenger. This is of great importance because Islamic Month consists of twenty-nine or thirty days. The month starts with the sighting of the crescent which indicates its beginning. If however, it is so cloudy that the crescent cannot be seen, then the thirtieth day of Sh

WHO OR WHAT IS OUR PRIORITY IN LIFE?

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 4th day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Friday 24th February. 2023). *_WHO OR WHAT IS OUR PRIORITY IN LIFE?_* Bismillah.  As Ramadan approaches, it's important to renew our relationship with our Creator, ALLAH. Please note that No matter how overloaded a bus is, the driver's seat is always reserved right?. Who is the driver of your life? No matter how busy your schedules are...always remember to reserve a seat for the driver of your life and that's ALLAH, not your job, husband, wife, father, mother etc but ALLAH so make your priority in life to please HIM and fear no one else in your efforts to Please ALLAH and ALLAH will then help you to deal with other challenges.  Frankly and truthfully, ALMOST ALL OUR DIFFICULTIES in life are due to the fact that we've made someone or something else as our driver in life and human beings can only fail you if you make them your priority other than ALLAH. For most people, job, partner, parents, child

RAMADHAN PREPARATIONS IN SHA'ABAAN

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 2rd day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Thursday 23rd February. 2023). *_RAMADHAN PREPARATIONS IN SHA'ABAAN_*. BismilLah.  The Arrival of the Sha’baan moon brings with it numerous blessings. Just as a farmer prepares for a fruitful harvest by harrowing his acreage so that the soil may readily retain water; in contrast, our souls are geared by the presence of such blessings in Sha’abaan effectively preparing us for a fruitful and completely advantageous Ramadan.  The month of Sha’abaan is one of the meritorious months in the Islamic calendar and it is reported in an authentic hadith that the Holy Prophet (sallalLaahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to fast most days in this month. Although these fasts are not obligatory, those of us who fast Mondays, Thursday and the 3 white days each month should continue in preparation for Ramadan.  *_May ALLAH (Azza wa Jal, The Mighty and The Majestic) aid our efforts tofor us to be able to benefit more in these coming m

THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO OFFEND US

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 2nd day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Wednesday 22nd February. 2023). *_THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO OFFEND US_*. BismilLah.  As Ramadhan approaches, let's prepare ourselves and strive to be a born-again Muslim.  If you are having trouble with your family, In-laws? Spouse? Relatives?..... The best way to maintain a healthy relationship is to always forgive and forget. No one is perfect. All perfections ONLY belong to ALLAAH. Whether people speak evil of us, in our presence or behind our back, or they do evil to us in either of those ways, all is known to ALLAH Almighty. It is not for us to punish. Our best course is not to do evil in our turn, but to do what will best repel the evil. Two evils do not make a good. ALLAH Almighty in the Noble Qur'an commands us in several places to return the evil that is done to us by others to not only with good but with best! ALLAH says in the Quran; "The good deed and the evil deed cannot b

CAN I PRAY TO ANYONE WHO DIES AS A NON MUSLIM?

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 1st day of Sha’abaan, 1444AH (Tuesday 21st February. 2023). *_CAN I PRAY TO ANYONE WHO DIES AS A NON MUSLIM?_*. BismilLah.  Dear brothers and sisters in Islam, let's be mindful of ALLAH. Let's fear ALLAH and not utter a word or phrase against ALLAH or HIS Messenger on any issues you have no knowledge of.  ALLAH says in Qur'an 9:113 مَا كَانَ لِلنَّبِىِّ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ أَن يَسۡتَغۡفِرُواْ لِلۡمُشۡرِكِينَ وَلَوۡ كَانُوٓاْ أُوْلِى قُرۡبَىٰ مِنۢ بَعۡدِ مَا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُمۡ أَنَّهُمۡ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡجَحِيمِ  It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire (because they died in a state of disbelief).  "When Abu Talib was dying, the Prophet went to him and found Abu Jahl and Abdullah bin Abi Umayyah present. The Prophet said, أَيْ عَمِّ قُلْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلاِّ اللهُ كَلِمَةً أُح

THE STORY OF THE CALIPHATES (KHULFAE RASHIDUN)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF THE CALIPHATES (KHULFAE RASHIDUN) ____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... *Welcome back you all to our daily evening lessons. Under this sub-topic of our broad topic (Storytelling), we are going to bring you comprehensive stories on the Caliphates. We shall start with Caliphate Abu Baqar then Umar then Uthman and conclude on Ali. However we shall continue on the Caliphate-ship to Muawiyah, Yazid, Hassan and Hussein in sha Allah. Under the story of Uthman (rta) we will however bring you some stories of some Sahabas who were Governors during his tenure. After this subtopic we shall then end on this topic on the four imams. Let’s as I already said start on Caliphate Abu Baqar (rta) story*. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE ABU BAQAR SADIQ (rta)

LET'S BE MINDFUL OF ALLAH IN ALL WE DO

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 29th day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Monday 20th February. 2023). *_LET'S BE MINDFUL OF ALLAH IN ALL WE DO_*. BismilLah.  Sheikh Abu Huraira may ALLAH be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The most beloved places to ALLAH are the masjids, and among the most hated places to ALLAH are the markets. Sahih Muslim 671.  What this hadith means is the fact that when we ignore salaat due to our businesses, then we lose any blessings to our businesses, we lie when seeking and buying in markets etc. This is what is happening today, we will hear the azan or are aware it's time for Salaat, but we will busy ourselves with our jobs or sales. Please note that 2 rakaats of salaat is better than any business or job you are doing, so let's be smart. Shut the shop or seek permission from your job and answer the call to salaat by rushing to the masjid or offering your salaat on time.  Be sincere in your

USING OUR INCOME OR WEALTH WISELY

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 28th day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Sunday 19th February. 2023). *_USING OUR INCOME OR WEALTH WISELY_*. BismilLaah. Imaam Abu Huraira (may ALLAH be pleased with him) reported ALLAH'S Messenger (peace be upon him) as saying: A servant says, My wealth. my wealth, but out of his wealth three things are only his: whatever he eats and makes use of or by means of which he dresses himself and it wears out or he gives as a charity, and this is what he stored for himself (as a reward for the Hereafter), and what is beyond this (it is of no use to you) because you are to depart and leave it for other people. (Sahih Muslim, Book 55, Hadith 6). Let's invest our little savings into the ways of ALLAH such as supporting orphans, support In building Mosques and Islamic Schools, Wells for Communities in need of drinking water, supporting our relatives and those in need etc. These things are our true savings which can benefit us when we die. We don't know wh

WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR PAST SINS AGAINST ALLAH AND OTHERS

THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 27th day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Saturday 18th February. 2023). *_WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR PAST SINS AGAINST ALLAH AND OTHERS_*. BismilLah.  ALLAH, may HE be exalted, says: "Indeed, ALLAH loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves" Qur'an 2:222. When ALLAH, may HE be exalted, loves a person, then undoubtedly HE will forgive your past and HE will aid you to resolve your issues with others. You just need to be so called born again Muslim and do righteous deeds and strive to correct your errors with others.  The one who repents sincerely fears ALLAH, so ALLAH will make for him a way out from the consequences of his sins. ALLAH says; "And whoever fears ALLAH, HE will make for him a way out" Qur'an 65:2. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may ALLAH have mercy on him) said: This verse is general in meaning and includes everyone who fears ALLAH. If ALLAH guides anyone, then HE causes the person to know

THE EFFECTS OF SALAAT IN OUR LIFE

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 26th day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Friday 17th February. 2023). *_THE EFFECTS OF SALAAT IN OUR LIFE_*. BismilLaah.  Today we have indeed come to treat the Prayer (Salah) as something insignificant in our lives. Very often we hear some says, "I will start praying when the time comes." Others, especially the younger Muslims, do not find much comfort, and joy in their Prayers. Due to our treatment of Prayer as a burden, due to lack of Islamic knowledge, weak eemaan etc, our love and passion for the Prayer have vanished. Our hearts have become hardened, and we have become depressed and defeated people. As a result, many are searching for 'cures and remedies to the distress in our lives, through any means available, but are unable to find any because they have ignored the greatest medicine *Salaah and zikir*!  The whole purpose of Salaah is to be ever conscious of ALLAH, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Salaah is indeed, one of the

TOLERANCE WITH PEOPLE IN ISLAM

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 25th day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Thursday 16th February. 2023). *_TOLERANCE WITH PEOPLE IN ISLAM_*. BismilLaah.  Tolerance (samah) is an important trait of a Muslim’s good character. We Muslims should be kind and gentle, patient with people, forgiving of bad character, and lenient whenever possible. The Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam commanded us to avoid causing unnecessary difficulty and hardship in people’s lives and to inspire people with graceful speech. Make things easy and do not make things difficult. Give glad tidings and do not repel people. Cooperate with each other and do not become divided. Sahih Bukhari 2873, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi. This command is closely related to the need of a Muslim to control his or her anger. Unrestrained anger leads to numerous sins and bad deeds, so Muslims must temper their anger with patience, tolerance, and the ability to hold back harmful words. Teasing, mockery, insults to others etc are

THE STORY OF AISHA BINT ABI BAKAR (r.t.a)(Episode 2)(final)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF AISHA BINT ABI BAKAR (r.t.a)(Episode 2)(final) ____________*PAGE 1*___________ ✍🏻... Once the Prophet stayed away from his wives for a month because they had distressed him by asking of him that which he did not have. This was after the Khaybar expedition when an increase of riches whetted the appetite for presents. Returning from his self-imposed retreat, he went first to Aishah's apartment. She was delighted to see him but he said he had received Revelation which required him to put two options before her. He then recited the verses: “O Prophet! Say to your wives: If you desire the life of this world and its adornments, then come and I will bestow its goods upon you, and I will release you with a fair release. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... But if you desi

THE STORY OF AISHA BINT ABI BAKAR (r.t.a)(Episode 1)

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF AISHA BINT ABI BAKAR (r.t.a)(Episode 1) ____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... The life of Aishah is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership. Her life is also proof that the same woman can be totally feminine and be a source of pleasure, joy and comfort to her husband. She did not graduate from any university there were no universities as such in her day. But still her utterances are studied in faculties of literature, her legal pronouncements are studied in colleges of law and her life and works are studied and researched by students and teachers of Muslim history as they have been

HOW TO OFFER OUR SALAAT WHEN SICK

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 23rd day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Tuesday 14th February. 2023). *_HOW TO OFFER OUR SALAAT WHEN SICK_*. BismilLah.  Scholars based on QUR'AN and Sunnah ruled that If a sick person is unable to pray standing, he should pray sitting using gestures of the upper part of your body; if he is unable to do that, then he should pray lying on his side. If he is not able to do that, then he should pray in whatever position he is able to. What is required is to do wudoo’ and cleanse himself of impurity; if he is unable to do wudoo’ and no one around to help him or her, he should do tayammum (“dry ablution”); if he is unable to do tayammum or to remove any impurity, he should pray as he is, because ALLAH, may HE be exalted, says (to the nearest meaning): “So fear ALLAH as much as YOU are ABLE” [at-Taghaabun 64:16]. Based on that, the prayer that you offer in such a situation is valid, and you do not have to repeat it when you get well, because that was

JIHAAD AGAINST OUR SINS/ HEART DESIRES IS FARD ON US

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 22nd day of RAJAB, 1444AH (Monday 13th February. 2023). *_JIHAAD AGAINST OUR SINS/ HEART DESIRES  IS FARD ON US_*. BismilLah.  The most important battle a Muslim needs to fight is the battle within himself against sinful desires (JIHAAD an-nafs). This is a struggle, a jihad in the way of ALLAH, in which all of us need to participate. ALLAH tells us the sinful desires within ourselves must be controlled and submitted to HIS will, and whoever does so will enter Paradise. ALLAH says: وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِ وَنَهَى النَّفْسَ عَنِ الْهَوَىٰ فَإِنَّ الْجَنَّةَ هِيَ الْمَأْوَىٰ As for him who fears to stand before his Lord and he restrained himself from his desires, then Paradise will be his refuge. Qur’an 79:40. For this reason, the Prophet declared that the true mujahid who wages jihad in the cause of ALLAH is the one who wages jihad against himself. Fadalah ibn Ubaid reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon hi

THE REALITY OF QIYAMAH

 ﷽ ➖➖➖ *THE REALITY OF QIYAMAH* ➖➖➖ *The day everyone would run away from you.* ➖➖➖ Allah ﷻ says  *يُبَصَّرُونَهُمْ* _they shall be made to see one another._ *يَوَدُّ الْمُجْرِمُ لَوْ يَفْتَدِي مِنْ عَذَابِ يَوْمِئِذٍ بِبَنِيهِ* _the criminal would desire to ransom himself from the punishment of the Day by his children,_ *وَ صَاحِبَتِهِ وَأَخِيهِ* _And his wife and his brother,_ *وَفَصِيلَتِهِ الَّتِى تُـْوِيهِ* _and his Fasilah (kindred) who sheltered him,_ *وَمَن فِى الاٌّرْضِ جَمِيعاً ثُمَّ يُنجِيهِ* _And all that which is in the earth, so that it may save him_ [70:11-14] _ This is what the chaos of Qiyamah will bring!  Everybody will be saying Nafsi Nafsi! (Myself myself) _ Not even your father will want you nor your mother! Each will run away from each other and be careless of each other!  _ As Allah ﷻ says  *لِكُلِّ امْرِىءٍ مِّنْهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ شَأْنٌ يُغْنِيهِ* _Every man that Day will have enough to make him careless of others_ [80:37] _ No ransom will be accepted from him eve