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 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 12th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Friday, 30th June, 2023). *_PRESCRIPTION FOR PIETY_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  ALLAH (SWT) says in Aayah 119 of Surah Taubah: “O Believers fear ALLAH and be with those who are truthful.” To fear ALLAH means to avoid sins at all cost and to make sincere repentance and seek forgiveness from ALLAH in case a sin is committed.  Along with fearing ALLAH, this Aayah also commands to be with the people who are truthful, i.e., who always speak the truth, who at heart are truthful and whose actions reflect their belief in truth. This is ALLAH (SWT)’s mercy that when HE commands to do something, which may apparently seem hard, HE sends a command soon after which makes the first command easy and doable. In other words the second or the following command paves the way for the fulfillment of the first command. A person, who is living in an amoral, immoral or unethical environment, may ask a question: “Ho...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 11th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Thursday, 29th June, 2023). *_REWARDS, DEEDS and INTENTIONS. THE BEAUTY of ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah for guiding us through these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. May ALLAH accept it from us all. For those who managed to sacrifice we say Alhamdulillah and if you intended but couldn't sacrifice may ALLAH accept your intentions. May ALLAH accept the  eid and sacrifice of those offering it today and even tomorrow. The 10th to 12th of Dhul Hijjah are for Sacrifice and part of the eid so do not fast in any of them.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH peace and blessings be upon him, said that a person who intended to do a good deed, and didn’t do it, ALLAH (SWT) will write one good deed in their record, and if we actually do it, then ALLAH (SWT) will add 10 good deeds. That too is not the limit. The number may reach 700 times rewards and beyond subject to ALLAH’s will base on our intentions an...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Tuesday, 27th June, 2023).  *_GOOD DEEDS ON THIS BLESSED DAY OF ARAFAH_*. BismilLah.  *_AlhamdulilLah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day_*. It's my hope that all those who could fast are Fasting be-iznilLah. *_May ALLAH accept it from us all and forgive our past, present and future shortcomings_*. Aameen.  After each salaat from the fajir of this morning 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, it's recommended to recite the below Zikir up to the Asr of the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah.  *Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, WalLaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, wa Lillaahi’l-hamd* (ALLAH is Most Great, ALLAH is Most Great, ALLAH is Most Great, there is none worthy of worship except ALLAH, ALLAH is Most Great, and all praise be to ALLAH).  As we fast today seeking for ALLAH'S forgiveness, let's recite a lot of Zikir starting from the above. Followed by the follo...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Wednesday, 28th June, 2023). *_SUNNAH WAY OF EIDUL ADHAR_*. EID MUBARAK TO YOU ALL. BismilLah.  The Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa sallam) delivering a khutbah saying: “The first thing to be done on this day (first day of Eid-ul-Adha) is to pray; and after returning from the prayer we slaughter our sacrifices (in the name of ALLAH), and whoever does so, he has acted according to our sunnah.  (Kitaabul-‘Eidayn, Bukhari).    Eid-ul-Adhar is celebrated on the 10th through 12th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month of the lunar calendar. Many of the rituals related to the Eid directly commemmorate the sacrifices of  Ibrâhîm, Abraham (alayhis-salaam) and his family for the sake of ALLÂH.  On the way to the Eid prayer, while waiting for it and on the way back from the prayer one should recite the following takbeer as much as possible:  Allaahu akbar - Allaahu akbar – Laa ilaaha il...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 46)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... How can I then distribute them among those who are present and deprive those who will come after." The debate lasted for several days, and ultimately the concensus of opinion emerged in favour of the view advanced by Umar. According to the four schools of law that emerged subsequently three schools upheld the view tak...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 45)*                                                                               ______________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Umar held that when a man was under debt...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 44)*                                                                                    ______________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Umar said that the Holy P...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 43)*                                                                    ______________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... The Holy Quran clearly provided that such woman could lodge with her husband till...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn. 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Monday, 26th June, 2023). *_GOOD DEEDS ON THESE BLESSED DAYS AHEAD_*. BismilLah.  Let's strive to use the opportunity of today and tomorrow of ZUL-HIJJAH to make Sincere Repentance as ALLAH loves those who repent to HIM in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to ALLAH with intention to never return to HIS disobedience and sin is very dear to HIM. Return to ALLAH by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that HE dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which ALLAH loves.  ALLAH  says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]. ALLAHU AKBAR.  Alhamdulillah, there are much to be gained in these few days ongoing till eid day. So let's make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 7th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Sunday, 25th June, 2023). *_SHARING AN ANIMAL FOR THE SACRIFICE_*. BismilLah.  Islam is a complete way of life as such has rulings on all issues if we choose to learn. ALLAH does not require us to do things above our abilities or Capabilities. Remember its compulsory to sacrifice IF you have the means, married or single, male and female.  It is permissible to share in a sacrifice if it is a camel or a cow, but it is not permissible to share in a sheep or goat etc. It is permissible for seven, 7 people to share one camel or cow.  Whichever animal you use please divide it into 3, one part for yourself, one part for your relatives at home and the 3rd part as sadaqah for those who couldn't sacrifice.  Please don't miss fasting on Tuesday 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the day of ARAFAH, a huge rewarding day of mending our relationship with our Creator, ALLAH.  *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and gr...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 42)*                                                                 ____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... These were symbolic of the egalatarian society of Islam, whereunder all were equal. Many bu...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 6th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Saturday, 24th June, 2023). *_WHY YOU MUST NOT MISS FASTING ON ARAFAH DAY ON TUESDAY_*. BismilLah.  1. It is the day on which the religion was perfected and ALLAAH’S Favour was completed and previous religious way of life (Ahlul Kitaab, Christianity & Jewism) was abrogated.  ALLAH says: “This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” [al-Maa’idah 5:3]  ‘Umar(RA) said, “We know on which day and in which place that was revealed to the Prophet (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him). It was when he was standing on ‘Arafaah on a Friday.”   2. It is a day of Eid for the people who are performing Hajj.  The Prophet (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him) said: “Yawm ‘Arafaah (the day of ‘Arafaah), Yawm al-Nahr (the Day of Sacrifice) and Ayyaam al-Tashreeq (the 3 days following Yawm al-Nahr) are...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 5th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Friday, 23rd June, 2023). *_SOME GOOD DEEDS IN THESE BLESSED 10 DAYS CONTINUES_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  *_ANIMALS FOR THE UPCOMING EID SACRIFICE_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  Eid sacrifice is a Sunnah (recommended act) for any Muslim who is able to do it. Slaughtering the 'Eid sacrifice is better than giving its value in charity. If you are living abroad and cannot find a suitable animal to sacrifice, you can pay money to Islamic charities who buy the animals and slaughter on your behalf as your sacrifice for the poor to enjoy the meat. The best way for more rewards is to buy and slaughter and be slaughted for you and your family to enjoy, given some to those who couldn't slaughter and some to neighbours even if non Muslims or to let your own family sacrifice on your behalf and enjoy its meat.    The sacrificed animal should be from the livestock: cows, camels, sheep and goat...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 41)* ______________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Ka'b-b. Sur al-Azdi was the Qadi of Basra. He was a man of keen insight and wide learning. Many of the dicta laid down by him became classical and were reported by Imam Ibn Sirin. Ibada b. al-Samat was the Qadi of Palestine. He was one of the five men who had memorised the Holy Quran in the lifetime of tbe Holy Proph...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 4th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Thursday, 22nd June, 2023). *_SOME GOOD DEEDS IN THESE BLESSED 10 DAYS continues_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  Do not miss praying Eid Salah.  Eid Salah is one of the ways we show our Islamic identity as a community and is therefore a very important act of worship for all Muslims to partake in. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) always attended Eid Salah, as did his companions after he had passed away. He encouraged everyone to attend, even menstruating women - who are unable to perform the prayer itself but can still share in the blessings of this gathering.  Give a Prophetic Qurbani Abu Talhah (ra) reported, ‘The Prophet (saw) sacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of ALLAH and [his] Prophethood’. [Tabarani and Ahmad] During Eid, the Prophet (SAW) would offer an additional sacrifice on behalf of someone in his Ummah that co...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 40)*                                                                             _____________*PAGE 1*____________ ✍🏻... In spring the troops were generally sent to lands...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 39)* _______________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Then Umar recollected Sura Al-Hashr which spoke of the poor who had fled, and of those to come thereafter. From these verses Umar inferred that lands were assets in which even the coming generations were interested and as such these should be the property of the State. These verses proved decisive and a concensus wa...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 38)* ____________*PAGE 1*____________ ✍🏻... 🔹Sahib-ul-Kharaj; Revenue Collector; 🔹Sahib-ul-Ahdath; Police Officer; 🔹Sahib-ul-Bait-ul-Mal, Treasury Officer 🔹Qadi, the Chief Judge. In some districts there were separate military officers, though the Wali was in most cases the Commander-in-chief of the army quartered in the province. During the Caliphate of Umar ...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 2nd day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Tuesday, 20th June, 2023). *_SOME GOOD DEEDS IN THESE BLESSED 10 DAYS continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue from yesterday's reminder.  Praying Tahajjud. It’s been one month since the last ten nights of Ramadan, and many of us are missing the ‘spiritual high’ of seeking out Laylat al-Qadr through our nightly worship. But did you know that praying at night for the first ten nights of Dhul-Hijjah is equivalent to praying on Laylat al-Qadr? AlhamdulilLah for granting us these opportunities.  Give Sadaqah: Many of us maximised our Sadaqah during the last ten nights of Ramadhan, but the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are just as valuable and present the perfect opportunity to earn extra rewards for simple good deeds! Hasan al-Basri (rh) said, ‘Going to fulfil the need of your brother is better for you than performing Hajj after Hajj’. Helping our brothers and sisters in need is one of the a...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn. 1st day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1444AH (Monday, 19th June, 2023). *_SOME GOOD DEEDS IN THESE BLESSED 10 DAYS AHEAD_*. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah for granting us the opportunity to be part of these blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah. Please note that its not compulsory to fast all the 9 days before eid day. Its not even compulsory to fast on Arafah day but as a Muslim, you want to emulate our beloved Messenger of ALLAH who fasted regularly most of these 9 days of Dhul-Hijjah. Let's continue from yesterday's reminder some good deeds to earn us good rewards.  Remember loved ones. Many of us will try to perform a Hajj specifically for a loved one that has passed away or make du’a for loved ones during our own Hajj so that ALLAH will forgive them and have mercy on them on the Day of Judgement. If you are unable to perform a Hajj for a loved one you can still honour them by giving Sadaqah Jariyah in their name on these blessed days. Prophet Muhamm...

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 37)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Thereupon Umar asked Bilal to narrate his dream. After Bilal had narrated his dream, one of the Cumpanions stood up to say: "Amirui Muminin there is nothing against you in this message. The Holy Prophet prescribed the prayer of Istisqa for praying to God for being relieved of any calamity. The message of the Holy Prop...