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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 124)*                                                                                                  ___ *PAGE 1* ___ ✍🏻… He said that he knew that fron1 the holy book Torah. Ha~ rat Umar enquired w' ether there was an>' reference to him in the Torah. Kaab said that Umar was not mentioned as such in the Torah, but the Torah zuentioned a king who was just like Umar, Kaab said that when he read of that king, he always recalled Uznar. About that king it was written in the Torah: “And he had with him a prophet who was inspired, and the Lord inspired the prophet to say to him make thou the covenant, and write thy testament, for verily thou art a dead man within three days. ___ *PAGE 2* ___ ✍🏻… The prophet therefore 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 123)*                                                                            ___ *PAGE 1* ___ ✍🏻… From Tripoli, Amr sent a column to Sabrata a city forty miles from Tripoli. A feeble resistance was put up, and thereafter the city surrendered and agreed to pay Jizya. From Tripoli Amr bin Al-Aas wrote to the Caliph, "We have conquered Burqa, Tripoli and Sabrata. The way to the west is clear, and if the Commander of the Faithful wishes to conquer more lands, we could do so wilh the grace of God”. Umar replied, "It is not Afriqa, it is Mafriqa. Any further advance would be divisive and treacherous, Consolidate your position in Egypt, and there should be no further campaigning”. ___ *PAGE 2* ___ ✍🏻… Amr bin Al-Aas ac

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 15th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Saturday, 30th September, 2023). *_HOW TO GET CLOSER TO ALLAH CONTINUES_* BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem. Nawaafil prayers (superogatory prayers) ALLAH says in Hadith Qudsi: ….and My slave keeps on coming closer to ME through performing Nawaafil (voluntary deeds) until I love them, so I become their sense of hearing with which they hears, and their sense of sight with which they sees, and their hands with which they grips, and their leg with which they walks; and if they asks ME, I will give them, and if they asks MY Protection, I will protect them..." [Bukhari].  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommended and encouraged us to perform at least 12 sunnah salaat and as many nawaafil salaat regularly which includes 2 rakaats Sunnah before Fajir. 4 before Zuhur, 2 after Zuhur, 2 after Magrib, 2 after Ishai popularly known as Shafai. In addition to these we should not ignore Witir, Tah

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 14th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Friday, 29th September, 2023). *HOW TO GET CLOSER TO ALLAH CONTINUES FROM YESTERDAY'S REMINDER.* BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem. Zikr (remembrance of ALLAH) and glorification of ALLAH  "…Verily, in the remembrance of ALLAH do hearts find rest or peace." (13:28) "Remembrance of ALLAH indeed is the greatest virtue.(29:46). "O ye who believe, remember ALLAH much. And glorify HIM morning and evening (33:42-43). Remembrance of ALLAH is the foundation of all good deeds. Whoever succeeds in it is blessed with the close friendship of ALLAH.  The Prophet, peace be upon him, would often tell his Companions to commit to more zikir.  The head of all zikir is Recitation of Qur'an, then others like SUBHAANALLAH. WALHAMDULILLAH. WALAAILAAHA ILLAA ALLAH. ALLAHU AKBAR ETC. Please remember today is Friday. *_May ALLAH aid us through our effort to get closer to HIM_*. Aameen.

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 13th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Thursday, 28th September, 2023). *_HOW TO GET CLOSER TO ALLAH_* BismilLah.  As Muslims, our no. 1 priority must be to please ALLAH by actions. The most important act of worship to get us close to ALLAH or to please HIM is by fulfilling obligatory duties and abstaining from prohibited matters. The Prophet (May ALLAH bless him and grant him peace) has guided us. And ALLAH, the Glorified and the Exalted, has guided us how to draw near to HIM. As HE said According to Hadith Qudsi: “Whoever draws near to ME among those drawn near by fulfilling what I have made obligatory on them. We cannot draw near to ALLAH except by fulfilling the obligatory duties which ALLAH has made obligatory on us; (that is) the obligatory duties from the obligatory duties (Faraid) such as Prayers, Zakat (obligatory charity), Hajj, Fasting and being good to Parents and all these obligatory duties on us draw us near to ALLAH, the Glorified

 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 122)*                                                                                                               ___ _*PAGE 1* ___ ✍🏻… When you get this letter demolish the upper storey". The order was complied with. The city of Fustat was built east of Babylon. In due course Fustat extended to include the old town of Babylon. The land of Nubia lay to the south of Egypt. It stretched from Aswan to Khartoum and from the Red Sea to the Libyan desert. The Nubians were Christians and were ruled by a king. The capital of the kingdom was Dumqula. ___ *PAGE 2* ___ ✍🏻… In the summer of 642, Amr bin Al-Aas sent an expedition to Nubia under the command of his cousin Uqba bin Nafe. The expedition was ordered by Amr bin Aas on hi

 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 121)*                                                                                                               _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… The Egyptian elders listened to the argument but they did not feel satisfied. They warned Amr that unless the sacrifice was offered as heretofore the Nile would not rise in flood and the entire countryside would get arid. Amr was however adamant that floods or no floods human sacrifice could not be permitted. The Egyptian leaders retired in a sullen mood. The month of July passed away. No sacrifice was offered, and there was no rise in the level of the river. It was the month of August and still the river did not rise. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… The Egyptians sh

 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 120)*                                                                                        _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… "Let us have a duel, one man out of you and one man from us. If your man kills our man, all of you can depart. If your man is killed the rest of you will be our captives". To this the Muslims agreed. Amr wanted to offer himself for the duel, but Masalma a young man of great sinews prevailed upon him that he should let Masalma fight the duel Amr ultimately agreed. The Byzantines gave a solemn undertaking in the terms of the agreement arrived at and the trapped Muslims came out of the cellar into the chamber where the duel was to be held. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… The Byzanti

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 12th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Wednesday, 27th September, 2023). Our Topic for today is on Voluntary Fasting. Bismillah.  One of the most important acts of worship is fasting which is excellent for us spiritually and its healthy for us too. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH recommended us to fast on Mondays and Thursdays and also the 3 white days of each Islamic calendar which start tomorrow.  “Beed”  is the plural of “Abyad” which means white. Three days of 13, 14 and 15 of lunar month are called “Al-Ayyam-ul-Beed” for the reason that their nights are bright because of the moonlight. The moon begins to diminish gradually after these days. Abu Dharr (radiAllaahu ‘anhu) said: The Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to me:“If you fast any part of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, (761); al-Nasaa’i, (2424); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, (1038

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 11th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Tuesday, 26th September, 2023). *_FOOTBALL BETTING IS FORBIDDEN IN ISLAM and it's Haraam_*. BismilLaahir Rahmanir Raheem. Please note that ALL forms of gambling or making money without any work or through trade of a commodity or service is haraam and a source of evil in your life. It's important to note as a Muslim that, you can never find peace in life and can never succeed in life if you choose to disobey ALLAH (Al-Qayyuum, The Maintainer of Life) in anything you do. Our sustenance is with ALLAH(The King of Kings), Satan also has his offer of sustenance so it's a choice for us to strive the halaal way so that ALLAH(ArRahmaan, The Most Gracious) can grant us base on our little efforts but if you chose the satanic way, you've really damage your relationship with ALLAH bcs it means, you are saying ALLAH is not sufficient for you so you've chosen the Satan's path to fake success. A

 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 119)*                                                                                            _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… The Generals of the emperor mustered at Alexandria the capital of Egypt, and decided to wage a relentless war against the Muslims and drive them from Egypt. Amr reported these developments to Umar, and Umar desired that before the Byzantines could gather further strength the Muslims should strike at them and drive them from Alexandria. In February 641, Amr set off with his army from Babylon and the destination was Alexandria. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… On the third day of their march from Babylon the Muslims encountered a Byzantine detachment at Tarnut on the west bank of the Nile

 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 118)*                                                                                   _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… He said that he would give as a gift an amount of two diners to each soldier, an amount of 100 diners to each Commander, and one thousand diners to the Caliph. Ubada made Maqauqas understand that the Muslims could not be frightened by the strength of the enemy, nor could they be bought with gold. They were fighting in the name of Allah, and if they won they would have all they wanted; if they died they would get paradise. Ubada offered the usual three alternatives, Islam, Jizya, and sword. Maqauqas enquired whether a fourth alternative was possible, and Ubada said "No". _____________*PAGE 2*_

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 10th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Monday, 25th September, 2023). *_SEEKING KNOWLEDGE BEFORE ANY ACTS OF WORSHIP_*. Bismillahir. Imam Bukhari may ALLAH  be pleased with him wrote a chapter heading "Knowledge comes before Statements and Actions". It is obligatory upon us not to act except with knowledge, and not worship ALLAAH except with knowledge, so we do not worship ALLAAH Subhanahu any how, as we wish or following desires. If you don't know anything especially when it comes to acts of worship then please always ask students of knowledge around you so that we can worship with knowledge without wasting our time.  We know ALLAH mentioned in the Qur'an in Suuratul Ankaboot verse 45 going that salaat alone should be able to stop us from committing zina and all wrong ways of life if we perform it properly, so imagine your salaat doesn't stop you from fornication, stealing, gambling etc, it basically means your salaat is

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul ahad. 9th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Sunday, 24th September, 2023). *_RELIGIOUS ARGUMENTS CREATES HATRED AND DIVISION_*. Bismillah Alhamdulillah for HIS guidance in making us Muslims but lets note that it comes with responsibilities and Sacrifices of our desires. Lets try to do daawah to non Muslims and Naseehah to fellow Muslims regularly but we must avoid disputes because The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The believer does not dispute and I will not intercede on the Day of Resurrection for those who dispute, so leave arguing for its lack of good.” [Authenticated by imam Tabaraani]. ALLAH, the Most High, says in this regard, “None dispute in the Aayaat (signs, proofs) of ALLAH except those who disbelieve.” [Surah Ghaafir, Ayat 4]. A man came to al-Hasan al-Basri and said, “I wish to debate with you about the Religion.” Al-Hasan replied, “I know my Religion. If you have lost your Religion go out and look for it!” Lets adopt the appr

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 8th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Saturday, 23rd September, 2023). *_DO NOT KILL OR HARM YOURSELF FOR ANY REASON_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem. Abu Huraira reported: We witnessed the battle of Khaibar along with the Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him. He said concerning a man who claimed to be a Muslim, “He is among the people of Hellfire.” When the battle began, the man fought so fiercely that he was inflicted with many wounds.  I said, “O Messenger of ALLAH, was it this man you said is among the people of the Hellfire? Indeed, he fought so bravely and was killed.” The Prophet said, “He will go to Hellfire.” Some of the people began to have doubts as someone said he was alive although severely wounded. When the night came, the man lost his patience and he killed himself. The Prophet was informed and he said, “ALLAHU AKBAR! I bear witness that I am the servant of ALLAH and HIS Messenger.” He ordered Bilal to make an announcem

 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 117)*                                                                                      _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… In July, Amr wrote to Umar asking for reinforcement. In August a reinforcement 4,000 strong came from Syria. Thus reinforced the Muslims renewed their attacks with greater force, but their attacks were not able to make any headway against Byzantine resistance. In these desultry fightings, a good number of Byzantine soldiers was killed, but no dents were made in the defences of the city. The attacks were called offend Amr again wrote to Umar for more belp. Umar raised a force in Madina for despatch to Egypt. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… Among those who volunteered to fight on the Egyptian

 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 116)*                                                                                          _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… Strange are the ways of destiny and who knows some day you may come here as the ruler of Egypt." Amr returned from Egypt loaded with gifts and money. The episode of the golden ball always remained fresh in the memory of Amr. He often tried to dismiss it as an idle dream, but in his heart of hearts there was a strong conviction that some day he would march to Egypt as its victor. When Amr became the Commander-in-Chief of the Muslim forces in Syria, he incessantly thought of Egypt and his destiny to conquer it. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… Umar visited Syria in 639. On this occasio

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 7th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Friday, 22nd September, 2023). *_THE EVIL NATURE OF HYPOCRISY_*. BismilLah.  The hypocrites have many characteristics, the worst and most serious of which is disbelief in ALLAH. ALLAH says:  “And when it is said to them (hypocrites): Believe as the people (followers of Muhammad, Al-Ansaar and Al-Muhaajiroon) have believed,’ they say: ‘Shall we believe as the fools have believed?’ Verily, they are the fools, but they know not”[Quran 2:13]. Among their characteristics are enmity and envy (hasad) towards the believers, as ALLAH says  “If good befalls you O Muhammad, it grieves them, but if a calamity overtakes you, they say: ‘We took our precaution beforehand’ and they turn away rejoicing” [Quran 9:50]. Among their characteristics is mockery of ALLAH, HIS Messenger and HIS religion. ALLAH says:  “If you ask them (about this), they declare: ‘We were only talking idly and joking.’ Say: ‘Was it at ALLAH, and HIS Ay

 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 115)*                                                                 _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… Umar had established military cantonments in important cities where reserves were available for mobilisation in the case of emergency. Umar despatched fleet couriers to selected cantonments requiring the commanders of the stations to despatch reinforcements to Emessa immediately. Qaqaa b. Amr was stationed at Kufah. Umar directed him to hasten with 4,000 cavalry to Emessa. Umar himself proceeded with some force from Madina. The Caliph himself stayed at Damascus, but he sent the force to Emessa. _____________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… As the Christian tribes from Jazira were the main component of the invading army, Umar

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 6th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Thursday, 21st September, 2023). *_TV MAY BE FITNAH IN OUR LIFE_*. *BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem*.  The most dangerous instrument that is being used today to prepare mankind for the coming of Dajjal, is the television. The television networks announce their viewer ship for all major events to be in the billions, which indicates the ability to influence so many people all at once. This shows the ability of disseminating information (true or false) to billions of people. We cannot allow ourselves as Muslims to be influenced or corrupted by television if we wish to be able recognize the fitna and fasaad of the Dajjal. What should we, as Muslims, be doing? We should be spending our precious time in an environment that promotes the consciousness of ALLAH (S.W.T) and fulfilling our object of our existence on earth. As ALLAH mentions in Qur'an: I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship ME. [a

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 5th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Wednesday, 20th September, 2023). *_GOOD DEEDS THAT WILL LEAD YOU TO ALLAH'S PLEASURE_*. BismilLah.  ALLAH'S Pleasure is the ultimate goal of our worship of ALLAH. It is the Pleasure of ALLAH that will lead us to HIS Mercy and eventually to HIS Paradise. And speaking about ALLAH'S Pleasure, there is an effortless way to gain it. There are many ways to please ALLAH but let's consider this simple one by our beloved Prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam who said: "Verily, ALLAH is pleased with a servant who praises HIM when he eats or praises HIM when he drinks." (Sahih Muslim 2734). It is simple as thanking HIM every time you eat or drink. SubhanaAllah, there is a big reward to earn even in something so casual like eating and drinking. And what is greater than ALLAH'S Pleasure? Nothing, SubhanaAllah. *_May ALLAH keeps guiding us all and protects us from any satanic influenc

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 4th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1445AH (Tuesday, 19th September, 2023). *_SOME WAYS SATAN USES TO DAMAGE OUR GOOD DEEDS_*. BismilLah.  Satan has so many ways to influence us to sin against our soul. Among them is to Instills feelings of pride and Ar-Riya (showing off). When one does good deeds, Satan is quick to instill feelings of pride followed by the desire to show off one’s virtues or achievements (also referred to as Ar-Riya). He diverts his victim’s mind from vying for the deed’s rewards from ALLAH to expecting praise to flow from people instead.  As Muslims, let’s not forget that the payoff that we desire for our deeds reflects the nature of the intention of doing those deeds. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (Peace be upon him) says: "The most fearful thing I fear for you is Minor Shirk". He (Peace be upon him) was asked about it, and he said: "It is (Ar-Riya’) showing off". Then, he (Peace be upon him) explained it s

 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 114)*                                                                                            _____________*PAGE 1*_____________ ✍🏻… The siege dragged on for several months without producing any result to the advantage of the Muslims. On the eve of the battle of Yermuk, the siege was lifted to enable all the Muslim forces concentrate at Yermak. After the conquest of Jerusalem, Umar issued orders that as Caesarea was the only Byzantine pocket left in Palestine it should be conquered. Yazid bin Abu Sufyan was appointed to the command. He marched with an army 17,000 strong and invested the city. A few days later he caught plague and withdrew to Damascus where he died. ______________*PAGE 2*_____________ ✍🏻… After the virulenc