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 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 19th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Wednesday, 31st January 2024). *_ATTRIBUTES OF BENEFICIAL KNOWLEDGE_*. BismilLah.  Everything has its indications and signs. Indications that knowledge is beneficial are that it leads to fine character, good manners, and praiseworthy attributes. In this regard it was said: "He whose knowledge doesn’t cause him to weep, can be justifiably considered not to have been granted beneficial knowledge, since ALLAH described the people of knowledge saying: Verily! Those who were given knowledge before it, when it is recited to them, fall down on their faces in humble prostration. And they say: "Glory be to our Lord! Truly, the promise of our Lord must be fulfilled." And they fall down on their faces weeping, and it adds to their humility.'"Al-Quran (17):107-109.  Knowledge carries its possessor towards humility, prostration, crying, calling oneself to account, and truthfulness with ALLAH. Indeed, c...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 18th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Tuesday, 30th January 2024). *_FORGIVING OTHERS IS A BLESSINGS FOR OURSELVES_*. BismilLah.  Can anyone reading this reminder claim he or she does not make mistakes and fall short and does not wrong other people or transgress their rights to some extent? Each of us would like people to forgive us for all the wrongs we have done to them, isn't it?, so why wouldn't you forgive others who wrong you? Anyway, listen to what our Creator ALLAH may HE be exalted says in HIS Book, the Quran to forgive people and be patient with their annoyance: “If [instead] you show some good or conceal it or pardon an offence, indeed, ALLAH is ever Pardoning and Competent” [an-Nisaa’ 4:149]. Again, ALLAH says “And whoever is patient and forgives, indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination”[ash-Shoora 42:43]. Again “But if you pardon and overlook and forgive, then indeed, ALLAH is Forgiving and Merciful”[at-Tagha...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 17th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Monday, 29th January 2024). *_HOW PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam did business continues_*. BismilLah.  It was narrated that Qays ibn Abu Gharazah (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to say: “O merchants, selling involves idle talk and oaths, so mix it with Sadaqah (charity).” (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 1208; Abu Dawood, 3326; An-Nasa’i, 3797; Ibn Majah, 2145; classed as authentic by Al-Albani in Sahih Abu Dawood). This clearly means giving sadaqah can cause lots of blessings to the business and remove the sins of the idle talk within business transactions.  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to enjoin people to be tolerant and easy-going in buying and selling .  It was narrated from Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upo...

 *Fear of death* Death for a true mu’min is a moment of joy. As it is famously stated: الموت جسر يوصل الحبيب إلى الحبيب – Death is a bridge which links the lover with his beloved. After all, a true mu’min toils his entire life to earn the pleasure of Allah Ta`ala and longs for the day to meet Allah Ta`ala. In fact, this is the sign of intelligence. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma) said, “I was once among ten people who came to Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). An Ansaari stood up and asked, ‘Who is the most intelligent and careful person?’ Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) replied, ‘Those who remember death most and prepare for it most. These are people who have excelled in the nobility of this world and the honour of the hereafter.’” (Tabraani in Al-Mu`jamus Sagheer) Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) once said: تحفة المؤمن الموت – Death is a gift for a believer. (Mustadrak Haakim) The reason is quite clear - that life in this world is filled with tri...

 Something to ponder Upon in this world  A king was preparing to go to war, he locked his wife (the beautiful Queen) in a private room gave the key to his best friend and said: "If I'm not back in four days, open the room and she's yours ... " He climbed on his horse and galloped off towards the battlefield. *Half* an hour later, the King noticed a cloud of dust behind him. He stopped and saw his friend galloping very fast after him. "What's wrong?", asked the king. Out of breath, his best friend  *responded*: "You gave me the wrong key." What???? Can you imagine ! He didn't even wait for the said 4 days before trying the keys. *LESSON!!!*

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 16th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Sunday, 28th January 2024). *_HOW TO DO BUSINESS, THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommendations continues_*. BismilLah.  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to enjoin traders to be righteous and honest and to give charity.  It was narrated that Hakim ibn Hizam (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of ALLAH (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) said: “The two parties to a transaction have the option (of cancelling it) until they part. If they are honest and disclose any defects, their transaction will be blessed, but if they lie and conceal defects, the blessing of their transaction will be erased.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari, 1973 and Muslim, 1532)  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) saw the people engaging in trade. He said:  “O merchants!” and they responded to the Messenger of ALLAH (blessings and peace of Allah b...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 15th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Saturday, 27th January 2024). *_HOW TO DO BUSINESS, THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommendation_*. BismilLah.  If you are a Muslim and a business type person,  it is  important to study how our beloved Messenger of ALLAH did or run business so that you can emulate his examples and whoever strive to emulate the examples and recommendations of the Prophet in any ways of life has taken a path of blessings from ALLAH because of your intentions to emulate the Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam.  In shaa ALLAH, in the next few days, we shall explore the teachings of the Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) with regard to doing business, buying, and selling The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) worked in business before with his paternal uncle Abu Talib, and he also worked for Khadijah (may ALLAH be pleased with her), before he began his w...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 14th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Friday, 26th January 2024). *_MAKHMOOM HEART_*. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah, for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was asked: “Who are the best type of people?” He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) replied: “A person who is truthful in his speech and Makhmoom in his heart.” the companions asked: “We know what is truthful speech, but what is a Makhmoom heart?” He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) responded: “It is a pure pious heart that does not have envy, evil or spite.” [Ibn Maajah] Now, let's consider this short story to understand our reminder on this blessed morning: A teacher once told each child in her troublesome class to bring a plastic bag and some potatoes. Each child should put in their bag as many potatoes as the number of people they hated. Some brought two potatoes in a bag, some three and some up to five. The teach...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 13th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Thursday, 25th January 2024). *_BETRAYAL IS HARAAM IN ISLAM, AVOID IT_*. BismilLah.  One of our soul's defects that brutally affects our ties with our Creator, ALLAH, as well as our relationships with others, is betrayal. Betraying is an unfaithful act characterized by deliberate but hidden deceiving, lying, and scheming. Because of the intentional secretive planning that is involved in betrayal, its victims are always taken by surprise. The most harmful consequence of betraying is the sudden and abrupt destruction of the bond of trust, loyalty, and confidence that exists in different kinds of social relations. This results in a deep sense of disappointment and serious damage to the integrity of such relationships. ALLAH says in Quran 8:27 to the nearest meaning, "O you who believe, do not betray ALLAH and the Messenger, and do not betray those who trust you, now that you know. Students of the Quran know ...

THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 12th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Wednesday, 24th January 2024). *_SEEKING GUIDANCE FROM ALLAH REGULARLY_*. BismilLahir.  ALLAH subhaanahu wa ta`aalaa (exalted is HE) has given HIMSELF Names and attributes (siffat) so that we can know HIM through HIS attributes. What is most amazing and beautiful about ALLAH’s Names is that through them, you can see how your Creator recognizes the needs of HIS creation. We all need sustenance; and HE is ar-Razzaaq, The Provider. We all need love; and HE is al-Waduud, The Most Loving. We all need protection; and ALLAH is al-Hafidh, The Guardian. What we need the most is the very thing of which ALLAH (swt) has an unlimited supply. And so sometimes we are put through things to know ALLAH (swt). Sometimes, it is to open our eyes to our own flaws so that we can change. But whatever it is, if we realise that the answer to any problem is through HIM, and that HE suffices all our needs, then our relief is already at hand....

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 11th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Tuesday, 23rd January 2024). *_WHO CREATED THE UNIVERSE AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE_*. Bismillah. Allah asks mankind in the Qur'an: "Were the creation created out of nothing? Or were they themselves the creators? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay, but they are sure of nothing! (Qur'an 52:35-36).  Allahu Akbar.  Most deny or ignore the existence of The Creator because they can not see HIM.  However, there are many things which we do not see, yet we believe in their existence example air, soul etc. The basic fact is that the eyes the Creator gave us on earth are not capable of seeing HIM. He will recreate the eyes capable of seeing when we obey HIM and enter HIS eternal garden, Paradise. Can you look at the sun in its quarter brightness, not even half? No way, so how do you expect to see the Creator of the sun? Let us imagine ourselves standing in a laboratory stocked with beakers and...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 10th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Monday, 22nd January 2024). *_FAMILY PLANNING IN ISLAM CONTINUES_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our topic on family planning. We've been reminding ourselves about this topic for the past 2 days. The questions and answers that can arise then are; Can a Couple Limit Their Children? Answer: During the time of the Prophet, some of his companions tried to reduce the chances of conception and pregnancy because they did not want any more children. The Prophet was aware of that. Some referred to him, while some relied on the fact that no edict was given concerning the question of preventing pregnancy. The general rule is that "everything is permissible unless pronounced otherwise. If the Prophet's companions had been doing something unacceptable to Islam, ALLAH would have either revealed a prohibition in the Qur'an or the Prophet would have given an order in a Hadith. The fact is that the Prophet...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 8th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Saturday, 20th January 2024). *_FAMILY PLANNING IN ISLAM_*. BismilLah.  The institution of marriage and the want to have children was the custom of the best of creation, the PROPHETS and MESSENGERS chosen by ALLAH. ALLAH says about them "And indeed I sent messengers before you and made for them wives and offspring" (al-Raad 38). The best example for the believers is the example of the PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam, who married and had children. These Prophets and Messengers are the people whom Muslims should look to emulate. ALLAH says "They are those whom ALLAH has guided. So follow their guidance" (al-Anaam 90).  Islam has forbidden celibacy (state of not being married), monasticism (life of monks & nuns) and castration (removal of the male glands) for such purposes. The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam made this clear when he told those companions who were considering acetic...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. YawmulJumuat. 7th day of Rajab, 1445AH (FRIDAY, 19th January 2024). *_FRIDAY SERMON (KHUTBAH)_*. BismilLahir Rahmanir Raheem. AlhamdulilLah, for granting this blessed day of the week. Please note and be rest assured that nothing can happen to us without the permission of ALLAH. Whatever happens to us in life may either be a trial from ALLAH or punishment to forgive our sins as a preparation to grant us paradise. That's part of the justice of ALLAH.  Also, note that our enemies can laugh at us when we face any trials in our life but thats actually also good for us as their laughing increases our rewards from their good deeds. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam went through such mockery from the kuffar but lets hear what ALLAH says about that below;  ALLAH says in Qur'an 9:50 to the Prophet and all believing followers and emphasizes the enmity that the hypocrites have for the Prophet  ALLAH tells;  إِن تُصِبْكَ ...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 6th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Thursday, 18th January 2024). *_WHAT IS THE WISDOM BEHIND TAWAAF (circumambulating) THE KAABA?_* BismilLaah. As Muslims, we don't do anything as we wish. We follow the commands of ALLAH (As-Sabur, The Patient), the Creator, HIS Messenger, or consensus of scholars based on Qur'an and Sunnah. Even how to sleep, drink, eat, talk, walk, etc, must be in accordance with Sunnah. Similarly, Circumambulating the Kaaba is part of the command of ALLAH (Al-‘Afuww, The Pardoner, The Effacer of Sins) through HIS Messenger and it represents the idea of oneness. The meaning regarding the social life is not to leave unity and to try to maintain this unity regardless of our status, colour, nationality, etc. The Prophet did it, and we must do it because  we know the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam did nothing other than what ALLAH, The CREATOR  commanded him to do    ALLAH Almighty states the following in t...