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 *FRIDAY SERIES *🌸 by Asma bint Shameem 🌿 *Yet another Friday* 🌿 So…. It’s another Friday. We will perform ghusl. We will attend the Jumu’ah prayer. We will read Surah al-Kahf. Then, before we know it, it will be another Friday. Time is flying. It seems like yesterday but a whole week has passed since last Friday. Similar is our life. Hours turn into days. Days turn into weeks. Weeks turn into months. And months turn into years. *BLINK*... *Before we know it, our time is up.* Yes that’s right. Just like that. In a flash of a second.  🍃al-Hasan al-Basree said: “Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days. With each passing day a part of you has also gone.” 🍃And he also said: "The world is but 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* on it." 📌*Ask yourself this:* 🔺*How did I spend my time from last Friday to today?* 🔺*Have I improved my relationship with

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul Jumuat, 1st day of Rabeeu ath-thaani, 1446AH (Friday, 4th October 2024). *_SIGNS OF ALLAH WITHIN US_*. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day of the week. We human beings must appreciate our Creator for what HE has done for us. To appreciate ALLAH, our CREATOR. We must learn more of HIS signs around us or within us. Wait till you lose one of your eyes, legs, hands etc to know and appreciate ALLAH more.  ALLAH says in Qur'an 30:21 going  وَمِنۡ ءَايَٰتِهِۦٓ أَنۡ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنۡ أَنفُسِكُمۡ أَزۡوَٰجًا لِّتَسۡكُنُوٓاْ إِلَيۡهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيۡنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحۡمَةًۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَأٓيَٰتٍ لِّقَوۡمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ  And among HIS signs is that HE created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and HE placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought. ALLAH says وَمِنْ ءَايَـتِهِ (And among HIS signs), which speak of HIS

 The dignity of friday.  Alhamdulillah, lets praise and thank Allah for making us witness this day.  Friday is the best day of the week.  Allah says,  Al-Jumu'ah 62:9 O you who have believed, when [the adhān] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumuʿah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allāh and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew. As reported in hadith,  Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it Adam was created, on it he wasmade to enter Paradise, on it he. was expelled from it. Sahih Muslim 854. As in another Hadith, Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it Adam was created. on it he wasmade to enter Paradise, on it he was expelled from it. And the last hour will take place on no day other than Friday. Sahih Muslim 854 b.  It is sunnah to bath ghusl and chew siwak and wear the best apparel for jum'

 *Learn from Hafsah* [[--Second Outing--]] ------------------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Hafsah (r.a.) was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab (ra). Became widow after the death of her husband. Her father (Umar ibn al-Khattab) felt sad when Abubakr and Uthman (ra) turned down his request to marry Hafsah.. Umar ibn al-Khattab rushed down to report them to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The Prophet smiled😊, and said, *"Hafsah will marry one better than Abubakr and Uthman"* My People! Every challenges of life can be a very hard nuts to crack and serve as disappointments, but in Islam, every disappointments is truly a blessing in disguise. Servants of Allah! You lost your spouse either through divorce or death, you lost your relationship which you think will result to marriage, you lost your job or something so dearest to you, etc etc.... All these happened for good reasons and will always be a blessing in disguise, BUT if (1) you believe sincerely in Allah (2)

 Today's Beautiful Hadith is about True Dreams Narrated `Aisha (RA): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said (to me), "You were shown to me in a dream. An angel brought you to me, wrapped in a piece of silken cloth, and said to me, 'This is your wife.' I removed the piece of cloth from your face, and there you were. I said to myself. 'If it is from Allah, then it will surely be.'" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5125, Book 67, Hadith 61) This is such an inspiring Hadith that shows the amazing dream of the Prophet (SAW) where he saw his future wife.

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-Khamis, 30th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1446AH (Thursday, 3rd October 2024). *_WE ARE STRANGERS OR VISITORS ON EARTH, LETS STRIVE TO RETURN TO OUR CREATOR NOT TO SATAN_*. BismilLah.  We all know that we are on earth like a visitor travelling , so let's not waste our time knowing we will soon continue our journey to our final abode. We were created weak and will return to account to ALLAH. The longer the son of Adam lives, the more he becomes weak after being strong and incapable after being able and active.  ALLAH says in Qur'an 36:68 وَمَنْ نُعَمِّرْهُ نُنَكِّسْهُ فِي الْخَلْقِ And he whom ALLAH grant long life, ALLAH reverse him in creation. This is like the Ayah: اللَّهُ الَّذِى خَلَقَكُمْ مِّن ضَعْفٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِن بَعْدِ ضَعْفٍ قُوَّةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِن بَعْدِ قُوَّةٍ ضَعْفاً وَشَيْبَةً يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَأءُ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْقَدِيرُ ALLAH is HE WHO created you in (a state of) weakness, then gave you strength after weakness, then after strengt

 *Learn from Hafsah* [[--- First Outing ---]] ------------------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Hafsah (r.a.) was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab (r.a.). She had been married to someone else, but was widowed at age eighteen. Umar asked both Abu Bakr and Uthman, 1 by 1 if they would like to marry her, but they both declined😳. Yes, because they knew that the Prophet had expressed an interest in marrying her. When Umar went to the Prophet (pbuh) to complain about their behavior, the Prophet smiled😊, and said, *"Hafsah will marry one better than Abubakr and Uthman"*. Umar was startled and then realized that it was the Prophet was asking for her hand in marriage. He was overcome with delight. They were married just after the battle of Badr, when Hafsah was about twenty years old and the Prophet as fifty-six. LESSONS: *Every disappointment a blessing* Life is all about give and take, this is the natural course of the earth which we have no power over. Life as it is and al

 What to say when imam makes mistake in solaah.  Alhamdulillah, what the imam makes mistake in solaah like adding or reducing a raka'ah or seated rather than making the tashshahud out of forgetfulness, one is to alert to imqm saying subhan Allah for males and for women is clapping the hands.  As reported,  Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went to establish peace among Bani `Amr bin `Auf. In the meantime the time of prayer was due and the Mu'adh-dhin went to Abu Bakr and said, "Will you lead the prayer, so that I may pronounce the Iqama?" Abu Bakr replied in the affirmative and led the prayer. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came while the people were still praying and he entered the rows of the praying people till he stood in the (first row). The people clapped their hands. Abu Bakr never glanced sideways in his prayer but when the people continued clapping, Abu Bakr looked and saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) beckoned him

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 29th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1446AH (Wednesday, 2nd October 2024). *_Does rebuttals causes the Ummah to split?_*. BismilLah. Refutations are of two types, those done by the people of knowledge, learning and insight, to clarify the truth and refute falsehood, these are beneficial and essential and shouldn't cause any split of the ummah. As for the refutations which emanate from the ignorant and students like us who are not well-versed, or the refutations that emanate from desires and [particular] inclinations, then these refutations are not allowed because they harm and do not benefit. As for the correct, reliable refutations which come from the people of knowledge in clarification of the truth and not based upon desires, then these are essential, because it is not allowed to remain silent about the people of misguidance who spread their misguidance and deceive the Ummah and the Ummah’s youth.  Alhamdu lilLaahi alaa kulli ne'ematii, wa asta

 The story to reflect.  Alhamdulillah, lets remind ourselves as verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.  There once lived a man who was in seek of peace.. As he travelled from different places to get peace in life, he went to different places and did different actions yet he had no peace.  One-day he was on his journey and thereupon met a very young beautiful woman. He immediately felt some happiness in his heart and said this is what will give me peace. And he came again and saw a man who was in some clothes that he does not like. So he chased the beautiful woman to have peace but as he chased her, the woman smiled and for three days, his depression even increased and worsen.  He still didnt have the peace and return to the man to see him again, but as he went the man was there and he said to him,  I want peace and i want you to teach me how to get peace of heart.  The man said to him,  Have taqwa of Allah and you will get peace. The man started to sit with thi

 Today’s Beautiful Hadith is about Generosity Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (RA): Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) was the most generous of all the people, and he used to reach the peak in generosity in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel met him. Gabriel used to meet him every night of Ramadan to teach him the Qur'an. Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) was the most generous person, even more generous than the strong uncontrollable wind (in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds) (Sahih al-Bukhari 6, Book 1, Hadith 6) Be generous with others. With your time, your wealth and your kindness. Everything will come back to you.

  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Ath-thalaatha, 28th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1446AH (Tuesday, 1st October 2024). *_SHOWING GRATITUDE AND THANKING ALLAH_*. BismilLaah. ALLAH Glorified and Exalted be HE has bestowed upon us abundant blessings, so HE deserves to be thanked for HIS many Favours. Blessings are commensurate with our gratitude. If you thank ALLAH for HIS Favours, ALLAH will increase and bless you. But if you are ungrateful and always complaining, favours will disappear, and immediate punishments may follow in this life before the hereafter. Blessings are of various types. They include having good health, hearing, seeing, intellect, and organs. The greatest favour is guiding us through Islam, holding fast to, caring for, and comprehending it. ALLAH (Exalted be HE) states: “This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islâm as your way of life.” [Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5: 3]. *_May ALLAH keep guiding our eemaan till Jannat become

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm al-ithnayn, 27th day of RabeeulAwwal, 1446AH (Monday, 30th September 2024). *_THE BEST FORM OF INVESTMENT IN ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  Many of us seem to spend an incredible amount of time and energy chasing the dream job. After all, a bigger paycheck often translates into a better car, a bigger house, and a higher worldly social status. Each of us is dreaming such a big, which also includes a beautiful wife, a wealthy husband etc. But we are warned about this in The Qur’an where ALLAH says  *Alhaakumuttakaathur hatta zurtumulmaqaabir* “Rivalry in worldly increase distracts you (from the remembrance of ALLAH), till you come to the graves” (102: 1-2). “Your wealth and your children are but a trial, and ALLAH has with HIM a great reward.” (64:15).  Ever think of the results of all of your worldy efforts? ”It will be, on the Day they see it, as though they had not remained [in the world] except for an afternoon or a morning thereof.” (79:46). READ AGAIN PLEASE.  H

 FAJR REMINDER: *WHEN YOU ARE DIFFERENT* By: Umm Affān  Rabī' Al-Awwal 28, 1446 (1-October-2024) The Jews learned about the truth through the Tawrah but didn't understand it nor abide by it. They choose knowledge but act in opposition to the knowledge gained and thus earn Allāh's Anger. Allāh likens them to donkeys. What benefits are books carried by a donkey to it? Allāh says: The likeness of those who were entrusted with the (obligation of the) Tawrah (Torah) (i.e., to obey its commandments and to practice its legal laws), but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is as the likeness of a donkey who carries huge burdens of books (but understands nothing from them). [Sūrah Al-Jumu'ah (62): 5] On the other hand, Christians don't bother to know the truth. They don't seek knowledge, they don't seek understanding, and, thus, are astray as they only do what appears appealingly.  Hence, to not be like the Jews and Christians, Islām obligates Muslims to l

 The hadith to reflect.  Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: Whoever suffers from destitution and he beseeches the people for it, his destitution shall not end. And whoever suffers fromdestitution and he beseeches Allah for it, Allah will send provisions to him, sooner or later." Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2326. This hadith teaches us tawakkal and to rely upon Allah alone.  Whatever is happening to us, lets tell Allah of our problems and seek help from him alone and not peoples..  No person can take away our worries except Allah who has made us fall into such trial.

 The story to reflect from the hadith..  Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent some men from the Ansar to ((kill) Abu Rafi`, the Jew, and appointed `Abdullah bin Atik as their leader. Abu Rafi` used to hurt Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and help his enemies against him. He lived in his castle in the land of Hijaz. When those men approached (the castle) after the sun had set and the people had brought back their livestock to their homes. `Abdullah (bin Atik) said to his companions, "Sit down at your places. I am going, and I will try to play a trick on the gate-keeper so that I may enter (the castle)." So `Abdullah proceeded towards the castle, and when he approached the gate, he covered himself with his clothes, pretending to answer the call of nature. The people had gone in, and the gate-keeper (considered `Abdullah as one of the castle's servants) addressing him saying, "O Allah's Servant! Enter if you wish, for I want to close the gate." `

*Issues & Bismillah* ------------------------------ Questions asked - "Tell me about bismillahi b4 fatiha in prayer. And must one say "Bismillahi rahman nirahim" quietly after finishing al-fatihah in order to begin the surah one will recite aloud? What if after fatiha, one begins recitation in the middle of a surah?". *RESPONSE:* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم *Basmalah Before Fatiha In Swalat:* The scholars hold differing opinions about this issue. Yes. Some say that it is definitely a verse from al-Fātiḥah and it should be recited aloud in those prayers which are recited out-loud. They believe it is not correct unless the Basmalah is recited since it is part of the entire chapter of al-Fātiḥah. Other scholars say that it is not a verse of al-Fātiḥah, but it is a separate verse from the book of Allah. Now, None of these Scholars, however, could be labeled *“wrong”* as both have their reasons. Furthermore, Reciting the Basmalah  is mustahabb (encouraged), not obligator

 Today’s Beautiful Hadith is about Forgiveness Thauban (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) finished his Salat (prayer), he would beg forgiveness three times [by saying, 'Astaghfirullah' (3 times)] and then he would say: "Allahumma Antas-Salamu, wa minkas-Salamu, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram. (O Allah! You are the Bestower of security and security comes from You; Blessed are You. O Possessor of glory and honour)." Imam Al-Auza'i (one of the subnarrators) of this Hadith was asked: "How forgiveness should be sought?" He replied: ""I say: Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness from Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah)." [Muslim]. (Riyad as-Salihin 1876, Book 19, Hadith 8) The Arabic of the Astaghfar is: استغفر الله And this is the Dua of the Prophet (SAW): اللهم أنت السلام، ومنك السلام، تباركت يا ياذا الجلال والإكرام‏ Seek Allah’s forgiveness at all times and have hope for His Mercy.