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 How to be patient in life and as a muslim.  Alhamdulillah, patience cannot be attained without first controlling our anger.  When we do not learn to control our emotions we can never control our Anger.  As reported in hadith,  Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Some Ansari persons asked for (something) from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) and he gave them. They again asked him for (something) and he again gave them. And then they asked him and he gave them again till all that was with him finished. And then he said "If I had anything. I would not keep it away from you. (Remember) Whoever abstains from asking others, Allah will make him contented, and whoever tries to make himself self-sufficient, Allah will make him self-sufficient. And whoever remains patient, Allah will make him patient. Nobody can be given a blessing better and greater than patience."" Sahih al-Bukhari 1469. To be patient, we have to control ourselves and learn to forgive and let things go away. ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 25th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Wednesday, 31st July 2024). *_FIRM BELIEF AND PERFECT RELIANCE ON ALLAH SHOULD BE OUR PRIORITY AS MUSLIMS_*. BismilLah.   ALLAH, the Exalted, says:  "The believers are only those who, when ALLAH is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts; and when HIS Verses (this Qur'an) are recited unto them, they (i.e., the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their Creator(Alone)(8:2).   So as Muslims, Even in the worst circumstances one should always have faith and trust in ALLAH and recite the above verse and in shaa ALLAH nothing can touch us except if it's a test from ALLAH on our eemaan (faith) in HIM. Nothing  can happen to us without HIS permission so let's be mindful of ALLAH and fear None. There is nothing like "but" or "what about" etc when it comes to reliance jn ALLAH.  *_We ask ALLAH to increase us in knowledge, wisdom and courage to be able to rely only on ...

 *Realities in Homes* [[------4th Show -----]] --------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم When you were first joined as a legal husband and wife, your partner could do no wrong. They wooed and romanced you so well that you barely noticed their quirky little habits. But now, after few months or years of marriage, what was once a cute quirk has now turned into an irritating quirk. Servants of Allah! Everyone wants to feel comfortable with the choices they make in life whether good or bad. However, repeating familiar behaviours can be harmful and destructive in a marital relationship, and the good news is that you can help your spouse overcome negative repetitive behaviour in your marriage. Yes. This remind me of some people's testimonies which will help in this situation: *Testimony No 1:* "I'm someone who hate music the way i hate shaytan (devil). I married a sister who was found of listening to music. Infact, she enjoyed listening to music more than she enjoy...

 The importance of remembering Allah each day  Alhamdulillah, lets always remember Allah as remembering Allah is a great act of worship.  It protects one from sins and safeguard us from the companionship of shaitan.  As Allah says,  Az-Zukhruf 43:36 And whoever is blinded from remembrance of the Most Merciful - We appoint for him a devil, and he is to him a companion. The prophet salla Allahu alayhi wasalam said,  The difference between the one who remembers Allah and the one who does not remember Allah is like the living and the dead  Sahih.  Whenever we remember Allah, satan cannot come closer to us or instigate us with negative and evil thoughts.  Allah says,  Al-Baqarah 2:268 Satan threatens you with poverty and orders you to immorality, while Allāh promises you forgiveness from the Him and bounty. And Allāh is all-Encompassing and Knowing. Remembering of Allah also brings peace to the soul.  Allah says,  Ar-Ra'd 13:28 Thos...

 The sacrifice of the sahaba(companions) for the deen.  Alhamdulillah, the sahaba(companions) sacrificed their life a lot to see the progress and the spread of this religion.  The fought with their lives, their families, their wealth and everything for the sake of Allah and Allah s.w.t was pleased with them and appreciated them.  The companions were the best of generations because they lived with the messenger of Allah sall Allahu alayhi wasalam and supported him.  So when the messenger of Allah s.w.t was asked which people were the best?  The messenger of Allah salla Allahu alayhi wasalam said,  The best qarn(generations) are the people whom i have lived with and the next are those who came after them and those who will come after them.  I hope the last will understand my message better than you do.  Sahih by Tirmidhee.  The sahaba lived in hunger, their wealth taken because they accepted islam but never let their faith to decrease....

 Hold unto the deen.  Alhamdulillah, this religion of Islam is a honour  Allah says,  Today i have completed your religion and bestow my favour unto it and be pleased with it and have named Islam as your religion.  Surah 5;3. Islam is a honour Allah has granted us and teaches us how to live a happy and secure life in this world and the hereafter.  When we accepts islam, it is not our will or wish but it is Allah who has willed and guided us to the deen  Allah says,  Al-Baqarah 2:272 Not upon you, [O Muḥammad], is [responsibility for] their guidance, but Allāh guides whom He wills. And whatever good you [believers] spend is for yourselves, and you do not spend except seeking the face [i.e., approval] of Allāh. And whatever you spend of good[1] - it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged. Guidance is from Allah and whosoever Allah guides, none can lead him astray and whosoever is led astray cannot be guided.  Allah says, Al-Ma...

 *Realities in Homes* [[------3rd Show -----]] -------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Prophet(pbuh) stood up and said, “O people, I declare that this man was a very good son-in-law, he never broke his promise, and neither did he tell lies. So if you accept, I will return his money back and let him go. If you refuse it’s your decision and I will not blame you for it.” The companions agreed, “We will give him his money”. So the Prophet (pbuh) said to Zainab, “We have freed the one you have freed, O Zainab.” Then, he went to her and told her, …don’t let him get near you, he is prohibited for you.” She replied, “Sure, father, I’ll do as you say”. She went in and told her husband, “O Abu Al’As, didn’t you miss us at all? Won’t you become a Muslim and stay with us?” But he refused. Abu Al’As then took the money and returned to Makkah. Once he returned he stood up and announced, “O people, here is your money. Is there anything left?” They replied, “No, Abu Al’As, ther...

 (Chief Admin): سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك نشهد ان لا اله الا انت نستغفرك ونتوابوااليك *Realities in Homes* [[------2nd Show -----]] -------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Zainab's husband -“Abu Al’As ibn Rabi”. - remained an unbeliever, and then came the migration. Zainab went to her father and asked him for the permission to stay with her husband. The Prophet (pbuh) replied, “Stay with your husband and children”.So Zainab stayed in Makkah, until the battle of Badr occurred. Her husband was to fight in the army of Quraish against the Muslims. For Zainab, it meant that her husband will be fighting her father, a time Zainab had always feared. She kept crying out: “O Allah, I fear one day the sun may rise and my children become orphans or I lose my father”. So the battle started, and ended in victory for the Muslims. Abu al-‘As ibn Rabi’ was captured by the Muslims. Zainab asked, “What did my father do?” They told her, “The Muslims won”. So she prayed to Allah, thanking Him...

 *Realities in Homes* [[------1st Show -----]] -------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Do you have a spouse or partner who refuses to change, won’t listen to your advice, or continues to make poor decisions? Your spouse’s bad behavior can make your life seem as though it’s falling apart. Your psyche is stretched to the limit, and you’re not sure how much longer you can survive if things don’t change. Muslim Faithful! All relationships have their fair share of ups and downs, and you need to work hand in hand with your partner to overcome adverse situations. If we bargain for or insist on "immediate" changing our spouse's uncomfortable behaviors, then, such expectations can never be realizable because their behavior probably won't be changing significantly anytime soon. Yes. I have seen some couples who after fighting and quarrelling to change their spouse's bad behaviors and failed, resorted to adapting better workable means of achieving that, and a...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 24th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Tuesday, 30th July 2024). *_OUR DAILY SUSTENANCE IS FROM ALLAH_*. Bismillah.  ALLAH says in the Quran: There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on HIM: HE knows where it lives and where it rests: All is in a clear Record"……… Qur'an, Hud, 11: 6  "And the earth ALLAH have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance. And ALLAH have provided therein means of subsistence, for you and for those for whose sustenance you are not responsible." [Hijr 15:19-20]. There are many of such Assurances and sayings from ALLAH in the Quran and teachings of the Prophet sallallahu Alaihi wasallam.  Practically, if we obey ALLAH as HE deserves, then HE will always provide a means for our sustenance. Alhamdulillah HE has been doing this for us without doubt, but because of our lack of appreciation and always comp...

 The religion of Islam is for all races.  Alhamdulillah, Al Islam means submission and it is the religion of all prophets.  Allah says in Quran,  Ash-Shura 42:13 He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah and that which We have revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to establish the religion and not be divided therein. Difficult for those who associate others with Allāh is that to which you invite them. Allāh chooses for Himself whom He wills and guides to Himself whoever turns back [to Him]. This religion of Islam, Allah told rasulullah salla Allahu alayhi wasalam that it was the religion of all prophets. And this religion is not only for the Arabs as people assumed because many of the teachings of Islam is against the Arab culture and barbarism. Islam is a religion for all whether black, white, Arab or non-Arab The prophet salla Allahu alayhi wasalam said,  An Arab is not superior than a nom A...

 The miracle of the prophet muhammad salla Allaahu alayhi wasalaam are many    and there  is no prophet but was given a miracle.  The prophet salla Allahu alayhi wasalam said,  There was no prophet that was sent but was given a miracle but the miracle i was given was the Qur'an.  And among the greatest miracle of the Prophet Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wasalam was splitting the moon.  Allah says,  Al-Qamar 54:1 The Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in two].[1] Al-Qamar 54:2 And if they see a sign [i.e., miracle], they turn away and say, "Passing magic."[1] This was a great miracle when Abu Jahl and his people came to ask the Prophet to make a miracle for them, He salla Allahu alayhi wasalam asked them which miracle they want?  They said we want to see the moon split.  So the prophet peace be upon Him said if he made the moon split, will they believe in him?  They said Yes and the prophet made dua and the moon splitte...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 23rd day of Muharram, 1446AH (Monday, 29th July 2024). *_MANNERS OF ASSEMBLY AND GATHERINGS_*. BismilLaah.  Because Islam is a complete way of life, it has guidance for all aspects of life for those who chooses to follow the Qur'an and sunnah. Among the complete and balanced ways of life are the etiquette or manners when we gather anywhere which Imam An-Nawawi records in his book Riyad us-Saliheen: Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Do not ask someone to give up his seat/space to another, but rather make it easy and provide accommodation. Sahih Muslim 2177.  Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said, If a man stands from his seat and later returns it, then he is more entitled to it. Sahih Muslim 2179. This sunnah teaches us NOT to request someone to give up his or her space to someone who attend a gathering late including jamaat salaat in mas...

 *Realities in Homes* [[------1st Show -----]] -------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Do you have a spouse or partner who refuses to change, won’t listen to your advice, or continues to make poor decisions? Your spouse’s bad behavior can make your life seem as though it’s falling apart. Your psyche is stretched to the limit, and you’re not sure how much longer you can survive if things don’t change. Muslim Faithful! All relationships have their fair share of ups and downs, and you need to work hand in hand with your partner to overcome adverse situations. If we bargain for or insist on "immediate" changing our spouse's uncomfortable behaviors, then, such expectations can never be realizable because their behavior probably won't be changing significantly anytime soon. Yes. I have seen some couples who after fighting and quarrelling to change their spouse's bad behaviors and failed, resorted to adapting better workable means of achieving that, and a...

 Question asked can one speak without knowledge in the religion of Islam?  Alhamdulillah, it is not allowed for one to speak without knowledge in the deen.  Allah says,  Al-Isra' 17:36 وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِۦ عِلْمٌۚ إِنَّ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْبَصَرَ وَٱلْفُؤَادَ كُلُّ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ كَانَ عَنْهُ مَسْـُٔولًا  And do not pursue[1] that of which you have no knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart - about all those [one] will be questioned. So if we do not speak what is right in the religion, we will be held accountable for it.  Allah says,  An-Nahl 16:25 That they may bear their own burdens [i.e., sins] in full on the Day of Resurrection and some of the burdens of those whom they misguide without [i.e., by lack of] knowledge. Unquestionably, evil is that which they bear. So misguiding others, we shall bear their sins on the day of qiyaamah for misguiding them so Allah says we will bear their sins behind our backs. The sahaba were cauti...

 Why in Islam, leaving it is punishable by death?  Alhamdulillah, islam is a religion that is based on truth and accepting it and rejecting brings fitnah.  Just like the jews of Medina said,  Aal-e-Imran 3:72 وَقَالَت طَّآئِفَةٌ مِّنْ أَهْلِ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ ءَامِنُوا۟ بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَجْهَ ٱلنَّهَارِ وَٱكْفُرُوٓا۟ ءَاخِرَهُۥ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ  And a faction of the People of the Scripture say [to each other], "Believe in that which was revealed to the believers at the beginning of the day and reject it at its end that perhaps they will return [i.e., abandon their religion], So this is what the hypocrites use to do, to destroy the faith of people and the deen so Allah brought such ruling that if one does accept the deen and neglect it opens way for fitnah and people to play with Islam.  Just like if one loves a country and show betrayal of the country is accuse of treason and jailed or sentence to death in some countries or as...

 The dignity of humbleness.  Alhamdulillah, humbleness is among the qualities of a believer.  The best of creation, Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wasalam had the quality of being humble.  As reported in hadith,  Narrated Haritha bin Wahb: Al-Khuzai: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Shall I inform you about the people of Paradise? They comprise every obscure unimportant humble person and if he takes Allah's Oath that he will do that thing, Allah will fulfill his oath (by doing that). Shall I inform you about the people of the Fire? They comprise every cruel, violent, proud and conceited person." Sahih al-Bukhari 6071. Among the qualities of people of jannah are those who people do not see them as important and nothing among peoples.  Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Paradise and Hell (Fire) quarrelled in the presence of their Lord. Paradise said, 'O Lord! What is wrong with me that only the poor and humble people enter me ?' Hell (Fire said, I have been fav...

 The story to reflect.  Having taqwa of Allah wherever we are.  There once lived a girl who lived with her grandma.  Her grandma was a good woman and always use to tell the girls,  Always remember that wherever you are, Allah is there so fear him.  So she always tell her grand daughter of this.  One-day, the girl was taken to her mother and the mother was a woman who use to sell millet to the people.  So the day the mother came and then started to mixed the millet with different substances, the girl said to her mother,  My mother, will you like that someone will do this to you selling you this millet?  The mother said to her daughter, be quiet as no one knows this.  The girl said there is someone who knows, i know what you do and someone above us in heaven sees it.  The mother was amazed at what the girl said and said to her,  Do you want us to loose and not get anything?  The girl said it is Allah who provides for us...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 22nd day of Muharram, 1446AH (Sunday, 28th July 2024). *_LET’S PUT OUR COMPLETE TRUST IN ALLAH_*. BismilLah.  The concept of relying on ALLAH is known in Arabic as TAWAKKUL. Tawakkul involves placing complete trust in ALLAH above and beyond all others, including oneself. The great scholar Ibn Rajab beautifully defined it as; "Complete reliance on ALLAH is the sincere dependence of the heart on ALLAH in the servant's endeavors in pursuing his interests and safeguarding himself against anything that may be harmful to his well-being both in this life and in the aakhira.". [The Purification of the Soul (London: Al-Firdous, 1996), s.105]. Tawakkul is your source of contentment, ease, protection, and relief from fear and doubt. It is one of the best means you can use to come closer to ALLAH and raise your level of faith (eeman) and certainty (yaqeen). And by submitting your heart and giving complete authority to ALLAH through tawakkul, you...

 *Laws of Reliability* -------------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Doing things consistently signifies you are a reliable and trustworthy person. And because, *"Consistency"* reflects commitment and sincerity, or something that only people with sincere hearts can commit their time and effort to doing. Servants of Allah! The Prophet (PBUH) was asked about the most beloved good deed to Allāh, to which he replied, *أَدْوَمُهُ وَإِنْ قَلَّ* (meaning that, a deed which is most regular and constant even if it is little in amount)” 📚[Muslim]. From the above, The Prophet didn't mention the "size" of those deeds to emphasise that Allah (swt) loves good deeds regardless of their size and quantity. And, He (Allah) clearly loves the good deeds that are done continuously. This is because, *Doing good deeds continuously makes you a reliable & Trustworthy person*. After all, raindrops make an ocean and one raindrop creates a ripple effect. So, Never belittle ...

 The blessings of being a Muslim Alhamdulillah, being a muslim is a great honour upon a person.  All the prophets Allah sent before they left this world use to make advice or give advice to their sons to worship Allah alone after them.  Allah says,  Al-Baqarah 2:132 And Abraham instructed his sons [to do the same] and [so did] Jacob, [saying], "O my sons, indeed Allāh has chosen for you this religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims." When Ibrahim A.S was raising the foundation of the kaaba, he was making dua saying,  Al-Baqarah 2:128 Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites [of worship] and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful. All the prophets gave advice to the sons to submit to Islam and surrender their lives to Allah after them.  This deen of Islam is an honour upon us.  As reported in hadith,...

 The prohibition of taking dogs as pet.  Alhamdulillah, it is forbidden in Islam to take dogs as pet.  But one can take them as for hunting animals and protecting the farm.  Allah says,  Al-Ma'idah 5:4 They ask you, [O Muḥammad], what has been made lawful for them. Say, "Lawful for you are [all] good foods and [game caught by] what you have trained of hunting animals[1] which you train as Allāh has taught you. So eat of what they catch for you, and mention the name of Allāh upon it, and fear Allāh." Indeed, Allāh is swift in account. If one trains the dog, one can use it for hunting but before releasing the animal should mention the name of Allah before releasing it.  As reported in Hadith,  Abu Tha'laba al-Khushani reported: I came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said: Allah's Messenger, we are in the land of the People of the Book, (so) we eat in their utensils, and (live) in a hunting region. where I hunt with, the help of my bow, and hunt with my trai...

 The Hadith to reflect  It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al Khudri said: Shall I not tell you what I heard directly from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)? I heard it and memorized it: 'A man killed ninety-nine people, then the idea of repentance occurred tohim. He asked who was the most knowledgeable of people on earth, and he was told of a man so he went to him and said: “I have killed ninety-nine people. Can I repent?” He said: “After ninety-nine people?!” He said: 'So he drew his sword and killed him, thus completing one hundred. Then the idea of repentance occurred to him (again), so he asked who was the most knowledgeable of people, and he was told of a man (so he went to him) and said: “I have killed one hundred people. Can I repent?” He said: “Woe to you, what is stopping you from repenting? Leave the evil town where you are living and go to a good town, such and such town and worship your Lord there.” So he went out, heading for the good town, but death came to him on the ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 21st day of Muharram, 1446AH (Saturday, 27th July 2024). *_SOME OF WHAT THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH SAID CONCERNING GIVING SADAQAH (charity)_*. Bismillah. The Prophet sallallahu  alaihi  wasallam said: “Give sadaqah without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” By Imam Tirmidhi hadith number 1887. Hudhaifa and Abu Shaiba reported ALLAH'S Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Every act of goodness is sadaqa. Sahih Muslim, book 5 hadith no. 2197.  Narrated by Suraqah ibn Malik: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Shall I not guide you to the most excellent sadaqah? It is to provide for your daughter when she is sent back to you and has no one but you to provide for her." Imam Tirmidhi hadith no. 5002.  Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim heard the Prophet saying: "Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity for ALLAH sake." Sahih Bukhari book 24 hadith no. 498.  All these hadith shows the i...

 Making dua on friday.  Alhamdulillaah, lets remind ourselves as today is friday, there is an hour if one makes dua is never rejected.  As reported in hadith and some scholars say it is between the time the friday prayer is done till the time the sun falls(maghrib). As reported in hadith,  Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) talked about Friday and said, "There is an hour (opportune time) onFriday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand." And he (the Prophet) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands. Sahih al-Bukhari 935. It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Salam said: “I said, when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sitting: ‘We find in the Book of Allah that on Friday there is an hour when no believing slave performs prayer and asksAllah for anything at that time, but Allah will fulfill his need.’” ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pointed to me, saying: ‘Or ...

 *During Tough Times* [[--- 17th Outing ---]] ----------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Islam, everything considered harmful either to the body, mind, soul or society is prohibited (haram), while whatever is beneficial is permissible (halal). Islam encourage Muslims to sincerely turn to Allah (swt) and prohibits Muslims from complaining around and about regarding their life challenges.. Islam also warn Muslims to stay away from any act of shirk, for it consume their eemaan (Faith). Because, Hafsah bint Umar (RA), reported: *“The sallah of whoever approaches a fortuneteller and asks him about anything will not be accepted for 40 days and nights.”*📚Sahih Muslim Really? Is this serious like this? The scholars said: 👉 the punishment stated in the above hadith is simply for approaching a fortuneteller and asking him/her out of curiosity😳. Yes. Whether the person believes what the fortuneteller said or not. And believing the fortuneteller amounts to disbelief (ie - kufur...

 *During Tough Times* [[--- 16th Outing ---]] ----------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allah (swt) say in Suratul Maryam, chapter 19 verse 23: فَأَجَآءَهَا ٱلْمَخَاضُ إِلَىٰ جِذْعِ ٱلنَّخْلَةِ قَالَتْ يَٰلَيْتَنِى مِتُّ قَبْلَ هَٰذَا وَكُنتُ نَسْيًا مَّنسِيًّا And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten." 📚Maryam 19:23 *Tafsir ibn kathir:* فَأَجَاءهَا الْمَخَاضُ إِلَى جِذْعِ النَّخْلَةِ And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a date palm. This means that her pains of labor compelled her to go to the trunk of a date-palm tree that was at the place where she had secluded herself. قَالَتْ يَا لَيْتَنِي مِتُّ قَبْلَ هَذَا She said: "Would that I had died before this, She knew that she was going to be tested with the birth, the people would not assist her, and they would not believe her story. After she was known as a devout worshipper among them, th...

 The sunnah and avoid extremism.  The sunnah is to practice how the prophet muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wasalam practice islam.  Going beyond it is extremism as reported in Hadith,  Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able tocontinue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the afternoons, and during the last hours of the nights." (See Fath-ul-Bari, Page 102, Vol 1)..  Another hadith that confirms not to do much than the sunnah is that of the three men who came to ask how the prophet peace be upon Him worship.  Anas (Allah be pleased with him) reported that some of the Companions of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) asked his (theProphet's) wives about the acts that he performed in private. Someone among them (among his Companions) said: I...

 The prohibition of talking while imam delivers the khutbah Alhamdulillah, it is forbidden on friday to talk as imam delivers the khutbah.  This is from the hadith,  Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (RA):: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "Whoever speaks on Friday while the Imam is giving the Khutbah (religious talk), he islike a donkey which carries books; and he who tells him to be quiet has no Jumu'ah." [Reported by Ahmad with an acceptable chain of narrators]. So it is haraam to talk as imam delivers the khutbah

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 20th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Friday, 26th July 2024). *_THE ACCEPTANCE of GOOD DEEDS in ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  Before a Muslim moves another step forward or performs any act or deed, he/she is obliged to acquire knowledge in the path that will lead him/her to the best end, that is, having his good deeds accepted by ALLAH (Al-Wadud, The Loving, The Kind One). It is important to note that what counts is not the number of good deeds or acts of worship performed, for there may be a person who performs many good deeds, yet, all what he gains is tiredness in this life and hardships in the hereafter. Don't finish the act before asking if it's haraam or halaal.  There are two essential conditions that must both be present in every performed good act or deed, so as to ensure their acceptance by ALLAH (Ash-Shaheed, The Witness). First, a Muslim must seek ALLAH (Al-Haqq, The Truth, The Real) alone in the good deeds that he performs. Second, th...

 The story of juraij and his mother.  Alhamdulillah, lets remind ourselves as verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.  None spoke in the cradle but only three (persons), Christ son of Mary, the second one the companion of Juraij Juraij had got constructed a temple and confined himself in that. His mother came to him as he was busy in prayer and she said: Juraij. He said: My Lord, my mother (is calling me while I am engaged in) my prayer. He continued with the prayer. She returned and she came on the next day and he was busy in prayer, and she said: Juraij. And he said: My Lord, my mother (is calling me while I am engaged) in prayer, and he continued with the prayer and she went back, and then on the next day she again came and he was busy in prayer and she said: Juraij. And he said: My Lord, my mother (is calling me while I am engaged in my prayer, and he continued with the prayer, and she said: My Lord, don't give him death unless he has seen the ...

 *During Tough Times* [[--- 15th Outing ---]] ----------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Nana Aʾishah (r.a.) relieved the Prophet's (PBUH) grief when he was suffering the hardship of life and whenever he faced opposition in spreading the message of Allah. She endured poverty and hunger with the Prophet (PBUH). According to many sources, it is said that they both spent two or three months without cooking. All what they feed on were just dates and water. My People! Even though you're unfortunate to be married to a wicked, irresponsible or ill mannered man, if you swallow his mischief with the intention of expecting compensation from Allah (swt), Wallahi you will never see your marriage as a failure. My Sister In Islam! Due to the patient, enduring nature of Nana Aʾishah exhibited in her marriage, below are some of the Blessings of Allah which distinguished her from all other women: Following are some of many blessings from Allah which distinguished Aisha (r.a.) from all...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 19th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Thursday, 25th July 2024). *_DYING WITH DEBTS IS DANGEROUS_*. BismilLah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:  “Whoever dies free from three things:- Arrogance, Cheating and Debt, will enter Paradise.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (1572). There are many hadith on each of these 3 things Astaqfirullah.  *_May ALLAH protect us from debts and aid us to pay off debts before dying_*. Aameen.

 Tawakkal, the sign of a believer.  Alhamdulillah, the word tawakkal came from wakeel meaning trust.  This is one of the sign of a believer.  Allah says,  Aal-e-Imran 3:122 When two parties among you were about to lose courage, but Allāh was their ally; and upon Allāh the believers should rely. This was during the battle of Badr, when the believers met, the pagans were 1000 in numbers while the believers were 313 in numbers, but because they had trust and faith in Allah, they saw the 1000 people small in their eyes.  This is because od tawakkal, trust in Allah.  Aal-e-Imran 3:159 So by mercy from Allāh, [O Muḥammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allāh. Indeed, Allāh loves those who rely [upon Him]. This ayah was revealed upon rasulullah sal...

 *During Tough Times* [[--- 14th Outing ---]] ----------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم For those who are following us bumper-to-bumper since we began this topic *"During Tough Times"*, we can see that, the few first ten verses of Suratu Maryam enumerated could serve as morale booster for us. But when going through these verse, a question that may comes to mind of some of us will be *"Is it only Zakariyyah (a.s.) who can receive this kind of Allah’s mercy and blessings, or I will also be a recipient of such Allah’s mercy too?"* My people! In the midst of our life problems and trials, we zoom in on the problems and complaints so much that we forget the bigger picture of Allah’s favours and mercy. We fail to realize how submerged we are in the blessings of Allah. It wasn’t only Zakariyyah who received Allah’s mercy, we receive it too. Yes. Your marriage is delayed, remember that many of your age mate have died since.. You are married for years without child...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 18th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Wednesday, 24th July 2024). *_IS MY SALAAT VALID IF I NOTICE IMPURITIES ON MY GARMENT AFTER THE SALAAT?_*. BismilLah.  Scholars have ruled based on Quran and Sunnah that ALLAH does not hold us responsible for issues we were not aware of or unintentional mistakes so if you did not know your GARMENT of any type was impure or was contained with urine, sperm or whatever, your salaat is valid and no need to repeat your salaat.  But if you notice any impurities and instead of resolving the issue immediately, you delayed, then forgot and pray with any such impurities from yourself such as after the toilet or after sunnah with your wife or husband then you must purify yourself and pray again due to the fact that you knew, ignored it and forgot it so it becomes an act of ignorance or carelessness which require you to repeat your salaat after resolving your state of impurity. ALLAH knows best.   *_May AL...

 The eeman and the basis of it.  Alhamdulillah, Faith means Eeman and it increases and decreases.  Allah says in Quran,  Aal-e-Imran 3:173 Those to whom people [i.e., hypocrites] said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allāh, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs."[1] Allah says,  Al-Anfal 8:2 The believers are only those who, when Allāh is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely - The Eeman(Faith) increases as one does good deeds and decreases when one does evil and bad deeds.  As reported in hadith,  It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When the believer commits sin, a black spot appears on his heart. If he repents and gives up that sinand seeks forgiveness, his heart will be polished. But if (the sin) increases...

 The religion of Islam.  Alhamdulillah, Islam is a religion which Allah sent upon mankind to practice it to have peace in this world and hereafter.  A person cannot attain complete peace no matter the wealth, power and what a person has, without Islam, such a person cannot attain peace without submitting to Allah.  Allah says,  Aal-e-Imran 3:85 وَمَن يَبْتَغِ غَيْرَ ٱلْإِسْلَٰمِ دِينًا فَلَن يُقْبَلَ مِنْهُ وَهُوَ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ مِنَ ٱلْخَٰسِرِينَ  And whoever desires other than Islām as religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers. Islam is not against false teachings and associating partners with Allah.  Allah s.w.t is jealous and hates one to worship anyone when he has created us, given us wealth, mouth, life, water, food and everything yet we associate partners with him.  Allah says,  Luqman 31:13 And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Luqmān said to his son while he was instructing him, "O ...

 *Enemy Within You* ------------------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم “The World is three days: As for yesterday, it has vanished, along with all that was in it. As for tomorrow, you may never see it. As for today, it is yours, so work in it.” 📚 (Hassan al-Basri) My people! The greatest enemy within you is your *"Sins"* - (major & minor) because sins damages the power house of our body - which is our 💜 heart. *Dangers of Sins Committed:*  Acts of disobedience weakens the heart and the body.. Its weakening the heart is something which is clear. Disobedience does not stop weakening it until the life of the heart ceases completely. For instance, If you have started any act of worship and along the line or after sometimes, you see yourself finding it difficult to continue, then, check yourself. Yes. It's possible that there's a sin you are commiting which is working to damage the most ex...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 17th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Tuesday, 23rd July 2024). *_PATIENCE AND REGULAR ZIKIR OR DUA ARE THE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS_*. BismilLah.  Our Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Much silence and a good disposition, there are no two things better than these.” [Authenticated by Imam Al-Bukhari]. “Every man/woman is hidden under his/her own tongue.” The tongue reveals inner beauty as well as inner vileness. Therefore, the safety of a man/woman lies in holding his tongue. Do not judge or marry through the beauty of the face but investigate his or her character especially his or her obedience to ALLAH not the beauty and the wealth. If you are married already then manage him or her as a trial from ALLAH and strive to change him or her through dua and patience as dua can even change the qadar of ALLAH.  *_May ALLAH protect us from any satanic influences_*. Aameen.

 The importance of reciting the Quran.  Alhamdulillah, reciting of the Quran has a great reward.  Allah says,  Al-Baqarah 2:121 Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital.[1] They [are the ones who] believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it - it is they who are the losers. It is not reciting Quran alone but pondering and acting upon it.  As reported in hadith,  Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is aletter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter." [At- Tirmidhi]. Riyad us saliheen.  Book 9, Hadith 9. Narrated Muhammad bin Ka'b Al-Qurazi I heard 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud saying: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah's Book, then he receives the reward from it, and...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 16th day of Muharram, 1446AH (Monday, 22nd July 2024). *_HOW TO HANDLE DEPRESSION AND SADNESS_*. BismilLah. When we go through difficult times, when we have a financial loss, when we lose a loved one, when we struck by bad times, it brings out the real humanness in us, and we begin to ask the very questions that are most fundamental to us, “Why are we here?”, “What is the purpose of life”, “why me”, “What happened to all my plans and dreams, etc. We learn the frailty of our humanness. The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Look at the ones who are less fortunate than you, not at the ones that are more fortunate than you.” Hunger attracts food. Hunger is a spiritual experience, it is good for the soul, and food is an experience of the body. In the same way, ease and happiness is good which the body like and is welcomed, and hardships and difficulty are disliked by the body but are very good for the soul. It forces the soul...

 *During Tough Times* [[--- 13th Outing ---]] ----------------------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Difficult times are part of Allah’s laws in this universe; they are part of the tests that people go through. They are not necessarily something evil, however. A difficulty we go through, on the contrary, could be a learning experience, a reminder, purification from sins and mistakes, a test of patience and perseverance, or all of these together. We can emerge from difficult times closer to Allah, stronger, united, more skilled, and more guided, but only if we know how to live through them and respond to them. Servants of Allah! There is no one to learn from who better responded to difficult times other than our beloved Prophet, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Not only was he a great man with noble character, he was also guided by revelations from Allah Almighty. Following his footsteps is essential to live a successful life and is part of us being Muslims. By definition, ...