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 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  70)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... After subjugating these areas the Muslim forces returned to Uballa. The southern sector was now under the command of the Muslims, and the Persian supply line from Fars was cut off. Another revolution in Persia brought Yazdjurd to the throne of Persia. He was young and intelligent, and on coming to the throne his principal concern was to take effective steps to drive away the Arabs from the soil of Iraq. Heretofore some battles had been fought on the soil of Iraq, but these had not been decisive. "The Muslims had occupied some areas, but their hold had not been firm. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... In the counter movements of the Persians the Muslims were pushed out

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 12th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Sunday, 30th July, 2023). *_OUR ROLE WHEN PROVIDING ADVICE_*. BismilLah.  As human beings, no one is perfect. We all make mistakes especially against ALLAH and to others. This advice is first of all to myself then to you the reader. I fell guilty when preparing this reminder but in Islam we must speak the truth even if it is against ourselves hoping that through that ALLAH can guide us from our errors and mistakes in life.  When correcting others, let's choose words that aim to “advise” rather than condemn, demean, or punish the other. Avoid correcting the other person when your emotions are running high. If your intent is to see longer term behavior change in the other person without hurting your relationship, save the advice for future when you are more in control of your emotions. Angrily advising someone is bound to push the other to erect barriers rather than staying open to listen to the advice. Even whe

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat and Yaumul Aashuura. 10th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Friday, 28th July, 2023). *_SPECIAL EID DAY FOR US ALL_*. BismilLah.  Assalaamu Alaikum WarahmatulLah to you all. AlhamdulilLah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day. Today mark the day when ALLAH granted Musah alayhi salaam victory over Fir'awn. Today mark the day ALLAH humiliated HIS worse enemy on earth Fir'awn for his disbelief in ALLAH and claiming he was ALLAH. We are all fasting on this blessed day seeking forgiveness from ALLAH for our sins from last year till date as the Prophet sallalLaahu Alaihi Wasallam recommended.  Those who are unable to fast can still do much to earn lots of rewards especially our sisters and daughters in their monthly cycle. You can recite lots of azkaar and give sadaqah with your intention to seek forgiveness from ALLAH. Please remember today is Friday lets strive to go to Masjid early and also remember to send salutations to

 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 69)* ___ *PAGE 1* ___ ✍️... Masud himself while dying cried, "Let not my death make you lose heart; you must forward to your task." Anas b. Hilal, a Christian commander fighting with the Muslim forces fell fighting heroically. Muthanna took him up in his arms, and laid him alongside his brother Masud. Many Muslim officers of note were killed, but Muthanna wanted his men to persevere. Mihran the Commander-in-Chief of the Persian army fought heroically. Muthanna asked his men to advance, and make Mihran their target. ___ *PAGE 2* ___ ✍️... A youthful warrior of the Taghlab tribe rushed forward with great courage and intrepidity, and penetrating the Persian ranks slew Mihran with his sword. The youth proclaimed: "I

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 68)* ___ *PAGE 1* ___ ✍️... Bahman felt elated at his victory over the Muslims. He had demonstrated that the Persians were still a mighty force. He had a mind to pursue the Muslims across the Euphrates but at that crucial moment there was a revolt against Rustam at the Persian capital, and Rustam recalled Bahman to al-Madain to help in putting down the revolt. When the scouts brought the news that the Persians were marching back to al-Madain Muthanna felt relieved. Hira was now unsafe for the Muslims. Muthanna accordingly abandoned Hira and marched with his weary army to Ulleis. ___ *PAGE  2* ___ ✍️... Abdullah bin Zaid carried the news of the tragedy of the Battle of the Bridge to Madina. Umar felt grieved at the reverse of the Muslims, but the disaster did not unner

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 9th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Thursday, 27th July, 2023). VIRTUES OF FASTING. BismilLah. Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu to all of you. It's my hope that majority are fasting today if you intend to fast tomorrow. If you forgot you can continue if you've not eaten yet as its highly recommended to fast today so that you can add tomorrow day of Aashuura.   There is nothing wrong to fast on Friday as some are made to think. What is not recommended is to opt or single out for only Friday to fast optionally but if you fast on Thursday then nothing wrong to fast on Friday. We all know the importance of fasting in Islam so let's strive for this 2 days. Fasting is one of the best form of getting us closer to ALLAH and ALLAH love those who fast optionally for HIS sake and fasting tomorrow will hopefully expiate our minor sin from last year in Shaa ALLAH.  *_May ALLAH aid us through our efforts to please HIM and May ALLAH acce

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 8th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Wednesday, 26th July, 2023). *_THE BEST WEEK OF MUHARRAM_*. *BismilLaah*   It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of ALLAH (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) said: “The best fast after Ramadan is in the month of ALLAH Muharram.”Narrated by Muslim (1982).  We are encouraged to fast each Mondays and Thursdays well known to each of us but this coming Thursday and Friday are special for golden rewards so do not miss this coming Thursday 9th of Muharram then Friday then 10th of Muharram which is the day of Aashuura, the day ALLAH saved Musah alayhi salaam with his  followers and drowned Fir'aun and we fast to praise ALLAH bcs Musah alayhi salaam was one of the Messengers of ALLAH who was a Muslim so lets fast these 2 days together as its not recommended to single out Friday alone to fast even if its day of Aashuura.  *_May ALLAH aid us to fast and may HE be

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum ath-thalaatha. 7th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Tuesday, 25th July, 2023). *_ALLAH IS AL-FATTAH_*. BismilLah.  AL-FATTAAH means, The Opener, The Judge. The One who opens all the doors of Opportunities, profit and sustenance to HIS slaves/servants. The gate of the solution of every difficut can be easily opened by HIM. HE makes clear what is unclear. Al-Fattaah is the One who judges between HIS slaves with perfect justice. ALLAH, Al-Fattah sends solutions when we least expect it.  Some matters may seem like dilemmas at first. Yuusuf alayhi salaam was imprisoned. But it was through the imprisonment that he  became the Minister. So remember that openings can come through things that look like problems to begin with so search the positives of every issues that seems problematic and always remember Innamal Usri ? Yusraa. AlhamdulilLah. Lets make good use of this attribute of ALLAH when seeking any help from HIM. Praise HIM with this attribute first before aski

 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 67)* ____________*PAGE 1*___________ ✍🏻... In a vainglorious mood Abu Ubaid declared, "We will cross the river; go and tell your Commander accordingly." As soon as the Persian emissary had left, Abu Ubaid ordered that the Muslim forces should prepare for crossing the river. Saleet bin Qais who had been appointed by Umar as the Adviser to Abu Ubaid told Abu Ubaid that his decision to cross the river was not sound. Abu Ubaid retorted "Saleet, you are frightened Have trust in God”. Muthanna who commanded the cavalry also tried to persuade Abu Ubaid reconsider his decision. ___________*PAGE 2*___________ ✍🏻... Abu Ubaid remained adamant and he removed Muthanna from the commend of the cavalry. In his place he appoin

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 66)* ____________*PAGE 1*____________ ✍🏻... Ali's voice attunes with Abu Dharr's, Although the throat be that of Qanbar or Bilal. Each one of us is trustee to the whole community And one with it in malice or in truce. As the Community is the sure base On which the individual rests secure, So is its covenant his sacred bond. Though Jaban was a foeman to Islam, A Muslim granted him immunity; His blood, O followers of the best of men Cannot be spilled by any Muslim sword." ____________*PAGE 2*____________ ✍🏻... After the battle of Namaraq, the defeated Persian force who survived sought refuge with Narsi at Kaskar. Narsi was a cousin of the Kisra Puran Dukht and Kaskar was his estate. Kaskar was the Tigris downstream of Ctesiphon the capital of Persia. It was about two

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 65)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... He said: “Ye Muslims, listen to me! You should have no fear of the Persians. I have tested the courage of the fireworshippers and discovered that they are not at home on the battle-field. Years of luxury have made them easy going, and it would not be difficult for us to overpower them. We have already conquered most of the important districts of Iraq, and humiliated the Persians. With a little more effort and with the help of God we can become the masters of the whole of Iraq. It is incumbent on us to take the message of Allah and His Messenger to these fire worshippers and offer them the true faith of Islam." _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... Then Umar delivered a thrilling speech highlighting the mission of Islam. That

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn. 6th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Monday, 24th July, 2023). *_WHY IS WUDUU(Ablution) SO IMPORTANT_*. BismilLah.  Wuduu(Ablution) is so important even in terms of health because it cleans the organs that are exposed to dirtiness and that are always in contact with things outside like hands, face, mouth, teeth, nose, head and feet. The ways through which microbes could penetrate the body are cleaned at least five times a day Alhamdulillah; thus, many diseases are prevented; the nervous system and the circulatory system of the body then functions better. Wuduu actually eliminates anger and calms the spirit. Therefore, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) advised a person who becomes angry to make wuduu. (Abu Dawud, Adab, 3; Musnad, 4/226) Wuduu is a spiritual weapon of a believer and a spiritual shield against invisible dangers. Alhamdulillah.  A Muslim who makes wuduu is purified and cleaned from both material and spiritual impurities. His si

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 5th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Sunday, 23rd July, 2023). *_THE HIDDEN BLESSINGS OF ILLNESSES, SICKNESSES and HARDSHIPS_*. BismilLah.  Jabir ibn Abdullah narrated that ALLAH'S  Messenger salallahu alayhi wasallam said, “On the Day of Resurrection, when people who have suffered affliction on earth are given their reward, those who were always healthy will wish their skins had been cut to pieces with scissors when they were in the world.” (Al-Tirmidhi, 1570).  SubhanAllah, whatever pain we suffer in this life is not in vain as Muslims. It is not wasted. *_ALLAH the Most High has a plan for us, and HE is the best of planners_*. We must have faith in HIM and HIS plan for us.  Any form of hardship is an expiation for our sins to be wiped so that we can enter Jannatul Firdaus without any sins.  *_We ask ALLAH, AL-GHAFFAR (The All- and Oft-Forgiving) to have mercy on us all and forgive our sins_*. Aameen.

 [Friday Sermon] 1445 Hijrah: Let's Imitate The Patience Of Our Beloved Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. Dear brothers and sisters, the Sultanate Council announced that due to non-sighting report of the crescent in Nigeria, Wednesday has been declared the first day of Muharram 1445 After the Hijrah (AH). In line with the Sultan, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar declaration of Wednesday, July 19, 2023 as the first day of Muharram 1445 After Hijrah, Sokoto state has joined the league of states, declaring the day as public holiday. The chair

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 4th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Saturday, 22nd July, 2023). *_LETS STRIVE TO BE TRUTHFUL AND FOLLOW THOSE WHO PRACTICE TRUTHFULNESS_*. BismilLah.  ALMIGHTY ALLAH says in Qur'an 9:119 يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَكُونُواْ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰدِقِينَ  O you who have believed, fear ALLAH and be with those who are true. The Ayah says, adhere to and always say the truth so that you become among its people and be saved from destruction. ALLAH will make a way for you out of your concerns and a refuge. Imam Ahmad recorded that Abdullah bin Mas`ud said that the Messenger of ALLAH said, Hold on to truth, for being truthful leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. Verily, a man will keep saying the truth and striving for truth, until he is written before ALLAH as very truthful (AS-Siddiiq). Beware of lying, for lying leads to sin, and sin leads to the Fire. Verily, the man will keep lying and striving for falsehood u

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 3rd day of Muharram, 1445AH (Friday, 21st July, 2023). *_BENEFITS OF MUHARRAM_* BismilLah.  Although many of us understand the importance of the month of Ramadhan, we can often neglect the sacred months. However, they offer us a wealth of opportunities to seek the mercy and favour of ALLAH, the likes of which cannot be found at any other time of the year. They have been specifically selected by ALLAH HIMSELF as the best times to draw closer to HIM. Some easy ways to take advantage of the benefits of Muharram include: Saying salaam more! This is the greeting of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and the people of Paradise, and such a simple action can reap countless rewards and forgiveness. Smile at everyone. This simple action will weigh heavy on the scales during Muharram. Give regular Sadaqah. Muharram is the beginning of the Islamic New Year, so it’s the perfect time to make resolutions and establish good habits that you can reap th

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 64)* Wednesday 19th July 2023. 1  Dhu’l-Hi’jah 1444 AH _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... He instructed further that if the complaint was correct, Ayad should be summoned to Madina. On reaching Egypt the agent deputed by Umar felt satisfied that the Governor dressed himself in fine clothes, and that he was not easily accessible to the public. The emissary of Umar accordingly summoned Ayad to Madina. When Ayad was presented to Umar, the latter could not recognise him. When he was told that he was in fact Ayad, he said: “When I sent you as Governor you were neither so white nor so fat as you are now. Prima facie you have abused your position." _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... Umar asked him to take off his fin

 Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . 👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 63)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Some time in 637 A.D., Khalid had a special bath in which he rubbed his body with a certain substance which had an ingredient of alcohol in it. This was reported to Umar, who reprimanded Khalid as follows: “It has come to my notice that you have rubbed your body with alcohol. Lo Allah has made unlawful the substance of alcohol as well as its form, just as he has made unlawful both the form and substance of sin. He has made unlawful the touch of alcohol in a bath no less than the drinking of it. Let it not touch your body for it is unclean." _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... Khalid explained that the drug had been boiled before use and all alcohol therein had evaporated. Umar did not accept the explanation, but he chose to

Muslims Till Death: ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU.  👇.                                                                            *THE STORY OF CALIPHATE UMAR BUN AL-KHATTAB (r.t.a) (Episode 62)* _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻... Thus cornered Amr said to the complainant, "You may take your revenge". Thereupon the complainant said, "Now I forgive you." On another occasion an Egyptian complained before Umar that in a horse race his horse was leading but Muhammad the son of Amr beat him and had his own horse to be the winner. When the matter was brought to the notice of Amr he put the complainant in prison. The complainant escaped from the prison and came to Madina to lodge his complaint with Umar. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻... Umar summoned Amr and his son to Madina. They were apprised of the complaint against them. They could not offer a satisfactory explanation. Umar ordered that the complainant should beat Muhammad the son of A

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 2nd day of Muharram, 1445AH (Thursday, 20th July, 2023).  *_MUHARRAM IS A BLESSED MONTH TO INCREASE GOOD DEEDS AND AVOIDING BAD DEEDS._* BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem.  ALLAH'S sacred month of Muharram is a blessed and important month. It is the first month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar and is one of the four sacred months concerning which ALLAH says; "Verily, the number of months with ALLAH is twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by ALLAH on the Day when HE created the heavens and the earth; of them, four are sacred. That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein… "Al-Qur'an 9:36. The Prophet (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him) said: "The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumadah and Sha'aban." Reported by Al-Bukhari, 2958. Muharram is so called because it

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Arba'a. 1st day of Muharram, 1444AH (Wednesday, 19th July, 2023). *_RACISM, NATIONALISM AND DISCRIMINATION ETC ARE FORBIDDEN IN ISLAM _*. BismilLaah. It's a sad reality that discrimination has become part of Muslims attitude towards each other. In Europe or abroad in particular, you go to some masjids especially those dominated by the middle east brothers and sisters, they look at you as if you shouldn't be part of them. Some don't even stand shoulder to shoulder with you and they hardly ask for your wellbeing even if you missed some days absence to masjid. To even get them to mourn with you when you loose your relative is difficult for them just because of our colour.  Islam strictly rejects the whole notion of racism and condemns it to its very core. The religion of Islam stands on a solid foundation based on the concept of mutual love and brotherhood, which in essence, out rightly rejects discrimination based on color, race, ethni