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 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum As-sabt | 26th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Sunday, 12th July, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH ABASA, QUR'AN CHAPTER 80 continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah from verses 27-32 which speaks about The Sign of ALLAH Azzawajal in our Sustenance. Verses 27–31:  ALLAH Azzawajal lists various types of vegetation HE causes to grow on land from: Grain (ḥabb): staple foods such as wheat, barley, rice, and similar crops. Grapes ('inab): delicious fruits enjoyed fresh or dried. Fresh vegetation (qaḍb): tender plants and vegetables consumed by people and animals. Olives (zaytūn): a blessed food and source of beneficial oil. Date palms (nakhl): among the most honoured trees in Islam, providing highly nutritious fruit. Dense gardens (ḥadā'iq ghulb): lush orchards and forests with abundant trees. Fruits (fākihah): all varieties of fruits for enjoyment and nourishment. Pasture (abb): grasses and plants that feed grazin...

 Set Yourself Free [-Final Episode -] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم You wake up one day, and your world is shaken. Someone you loved broke your trust. Someone you trusted stabbed your back. Someone you gave your heart to, shattered it into pieces. And you ask: "Why me?" Here is the hard truth that will set you free: This is a test. Yes! Allah (swt) tells us clearly: "And We will surely test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives, and fruits. But give good news to the patient." 📚(Quran 2:155) Did you catch that? Test. Not punishment. My People, Allah (swt) is not punishing you by sending difficult people into your life. He is testing you. He wants to see what you will do with the hurt. Will you explode? Will you revenge? Will you hold the poison inside until it kills you? Or will you rise above it? You see, The Good and the Bad Are Teachers. Yes! Look around you. Everything in this life—both good and bad—is here to teach us something. ...

 FAJR REMINDER: EVEN SHAYṬĀN KNOWS HIS LORD By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 27, 1448 (12-July-2026) Many Muslims are careful to protect their ablution because they know that without it, their Ṣalāh is invalid. The moment they lose their ablution, they hasten to renew it before standing before their Lord. Yet, how many of us give the same level of concern to the matters that invalidate our Islām and Eemān? Just as there are acts that nullify one's ablution, there are also beliefs, statements, and actions that nullify a person's faith. These nullifiers are not minor matters. They are among the gravest dangers a Muslim can face because they threaten the very foundation of one's relationship with Allāh. They may be classified into four major categories. The first category is the denial of Allāh's Existence or speaking about Him with rejection, falsehood, or slander. Among the clearest manifestations of this is Atheism—the belief that there is no Creator. For decades, this ideology h...

 *Register Ur Name* ----------------- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Don't worry! Your bed will be there when you come back. Yes. But Tahajjud time? Once it's gone, you can't get it back. In fact, Angels carry the attendance register every night. So never miss even for one night without waking up for Tahajjud. Do it until the end of your life. Now, Any Nafil prayer established after ishai prayer (before you sleep) is called Qiyamul-lail. Any Nafil prayer established when you wake up from sleep (after ishai prayer) is called Tahajjud. The two Nafil are good but Tahajjud is more rewarding because only the determined Muslims can wake from sleep just for Allah (swt). My People, It is best to delay the tahajjud or late night prayer to the *last third portion of the night.* Evidence: Abu Hurairah (r.a.) reports that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Our Lord Descends to the lowest heaven during the *last one-third of the night* inquiring: 'Who will call on Me so that I may re...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum As-sabt | 26th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Saturday, 11th July, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH ABASA, QUR'AN CHAPTER 80 continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah from verses 24-32 which speaks about The Sign of ALLAH Azzawajal in our Sustenance. Verses 25–26: "How ALLAH pour down water in abundance, then split the earth open." ALLAH Azzawajal describes the beginning of the food cycle. Rain falls from the sky in precisely the amount and at the time ALLAH Azzawajal wills. The earth, which appears hard and lifeless, splits open as tiny seeds germinate and emerge. This remarkable process occurs countless times every year, yet people often overlook it. ALLAH Azzawajal says elsewhere: "Have you seen the water that you drink? Is it you who bring it down from the clouds, or it's ALLAH the One who sends it down?" (Qur'an 56:68–69).  Every drop of rain is a sign of ALLAH’S mercy and complete co...

 FAJR REMINDER: A JOURNEY THAT BUILT CHARACTER AND BROTHERHOOD By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 26, 1448 (11-July-2026) The Hijrah of the Prophet (ﷺ) also teaches us a timeless lesson in honesty and integrity. Although many of the Quraysh rejected the Prophet‘s (ﷺ) message and fiercely opposed him, they still entrusted their most valuable possessions to him because they knew him as the most trustworthy of people. As he prepared to migrate to Madīnah, the Prophet (ﷺ) instructed ‘Alī (Raḍiyallāhu 'Anhu) to remain behind and return every trust to its rightful owner before joining him. Allāh Akbar! Even those who persecuted him were not deprived of their rights. Allāh (ﷻ) says: “And verily, you (O Muḥammad ﷺ) are on an exalted standard of character.” [Sūrah Al-Qalam (68): 4] The testimony to the Prophet's noble character did not come from people alone—it also came from the One Who created him. How many of us would have acted the same way? Many would have viewed it as the perfect opportunity ...

  The Story of the Gift Trays ​There was a pious man who used to regularly visit the graveyard to pray, make dua , and seek forgiveness for his deceased parents and the other inhabitants of the graves. ​One day, after performing his prayers, he felt incredibly fatigued and fell asleep right there among the graves. While asleep, he had a vivid, spiritual dream. ​He saw the graves split open, and the deceased emerged. Suddenly, angels descended from the heavens carrying brilliant, glowing trays covered with light ( nur ) and silk cloths . The angels began walking among the deceased, distributing these trays like gifts. Every deceased person received a tray, and their faces lit up with immense joy and happiness. ​However, the dreamer noticed one man—his own deceased father—sitting off to the side, looking deeply sorrowful, heartbroken, and completely empty-handed. No angel had brought him a tray. ​The son rushed over to his father in the dream and asked, "O my father, why are yo...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE DIRECTION THAT UNITES EVERY MUSLIM By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 25, 1448 (10-July-2026) Every time a Muslim prepares to stand before Allāh (ﷻ) in Ṣalāt, one important condition must first be fulfilled: facing the Qiblah, the direction of the Ka‘bah. For the one who is close enough to see the Ka‘bah, he must look towards it before beginning his prayer to ensure he is truly facing it. As for the one who is far away and cannot see it, he faces its direction because that is the utmost of his ability. This is why, whenever a Muslim arrives in a new town, city, or country, one of the very first things he seeks is the direction of the Qiblah. Before settling into his surroundings, before becoming familiar with the place, he wants to know where to stand when it is time to meet his Lord. Now pause for a moment and reflect. Allāh (ﷻ) says: "The east and west belong to Allāh." [Sūrah Al-Baqarah (2): 142] If the east and the west all belong to Allāh, why then are Muslims co...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaumul Jumuat | 25th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Friday, 10th July, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH ABASA, QUR'AN CHAPTER 80 continues_*. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day of the week. Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah from verses 24-32 which speaks about The Sign of ALLAH Azzawajal in our Sustenance. Having reminded mankind of the fact that HE created us, ALLAH Azzawajal now directs us to reflect on another obvious sign of HIS power and mercy: the food we eat every day. Verse 24: "Then let man look at his food." ALLAH Azzawajal commands us to reflect, not merely to look with our eyes, but to think deeply. Where did our food come from? Who sent the rain? Who caused seeds to germinate? Who gave plants their colours, flavours, nutrients, and seasons? No farmer, scientist, or government can produce a single grain without ALLAH Azzawajal first providing the rain, soil, sunli...

 Allah's Angels & You ------------------ بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم Abu Huraira (r.a.) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, *“There is not a day upon which the servant awakens but that two angels descend. One of them says: O Allah, repay one who spends in charity! The other says: O Allah, give destruction and more problems to one who withholds charity!”* 📚Source: S‌ah‌i‌h‌ al-Bukha‌ri‌ 1442, S‌ah‌i‌h‌ Muslim 1010 My People, Allah (swt) did not design it that HIS Angels from the sky should be descending to do the jobs of masjid funding and maintenance - a job meant for human beings. In Surah At-Taubah, chapter 9 verse 18, Allah (swt) say: إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَٰجِدَ ٱللَّهِ مَنْ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْءَاخِرِ "The mosques of Allāh are MAINTAINED by those who believe in Allāh and the Last Day..." 📚At-Taubah 9:18 It's popularly said *"Action Speak Louder than Words"* . And the Qur'an verse above have proven t...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE CHOICE IS YOURS By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 24, 1448 (9-July-2026) One of the greatest gifts Allāh has bestowed upon us is guidance. He did not create us aimlessly, nor did He abandon us to confusion. He created us, created our abilities, created our actions, and then showed us the path that leads to His Pleasure and the path that leads to His Anger. Every day we stand at a crossroads, making choices that will either profit our Hereafter or fill it with regret. How Merciful is our Lord that He did not leave us without direction. Allāh is the Creator of our actions. He (ﷻ) says: “While Allāh has created you and what you make (i.e. your actions)!” [Sūrah Aṣ-Ṣāffāt (37): 96] Yet, despite the clarity of this truth, there emerged a deviant sect known as the Qadariyyah, who claimed that Allāh is not the Creator of our actions. They argued that man independently creates and carries out his own deeds, thereby denying a fundamental aspect of Tawḥīd and disbelieving in Allāh. ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Al-khamis | 24th day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Thursday, 9th July, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH ABASA, QUR'AN 80 continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah from verse 21 which continue to speaks about Human creation and ingratitude. Verse 21: "Then I, ALLAH causes him to die and places him in a grave." Death is certain for every soul. ALLAH Azzawajal alone determines the time of death, and HE has honoured mankind by legislating burial, preserving human dignity even after death. Unlike many creatures left exposed after death, the human being is buried with respect, reminding us of the honour ALLAH Azzawajal has given the children of Adam. Verse 22: "Then, when ALLAH wills, HE will resurrect him." Death is not the end. Just as ALLAH Azzawajal created mankind from nothing, HE is fully capable of bringing every person back to life on the Day of Resurrection. Resurrection is certain and will occur ...

 Set Yourself Free [[-- Episode 6 --]] ------------------ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Have you ever felt your head is too full? You think and think about what they did. You replay the scene a hundred times. You cannot sleep. You cannot work properly. All of that energy is being stolen. And the thief is not that person who hurt you. Yes. The thief is your own anger. My People, When you hold a grudge, your mind is never free. You are always carrying a heavy bag of stress. This bag slows you down. It makes you less productive. It takes the joy out of your day. *Breathe Out the Poison:* Imagine you are holding a deep breath. Hold it for too long, and it hurts. Your chest tightens. You feel panicked. That is exactly what holding a grudge does to your heart. It locks the stress inside. Now, imagine what it feels like to finally exhale. All that tightness leaves your body. You feel light again. You feel free. Forgiveness is that exhale. When you forgive, you are not saying what they did was ri...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE FOURTH LEVEL OF AL-QADAR By: Umm Affān Muḥarram 23, 1448 (8-July-2026) Dear brethren! Every moment of our lives unfolds under the perfect Care of Allāh. Nothing exists independently of Him, and nothing escapes His Knowledge, Power, or Authority. He alone creates every creature, owns everything completely, places each creation where it belongs, provides for it with perfect justice, knows what is best for it at every stage of its existence, decrees its end when its appointed time arrives, and will resurrect every soul to stand before Him for judgment. How magnificent is our Lord! Allāh (ﷻ) says: “That is Allāh, your Lord, the Creator of all things…” [Sūrah Al-Ghāfir (40): 62] This brings us to the fourth level of understanding Al-Qadar: Al-Khalq—the belief that Allāh is the Creator of everything and the One Who oversees every affair. From the smallest atom hidden from our sight to the greatest creation in the heavens, from what remains still to what moves without ...

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_* Yaum Arba'a | 23rd day of Muharram, 1448 AH | Wednesday, 8th July, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH ABASA, QUR'AN 80 continues_*. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah from verse 19 which continue to speaks about Human creation and ingratitude. Verse 19: "From a drop of fluid I, ALLAH created him and proportioned him." ALLAH Azzawajal reminds us that every person began as a tiny nutfah (drop of fluid). From something seemingly insignificant, ALLAH Azzawajal: Created the human body. Determined each person's appearance, lifespan, provision, and abilities. Perfectly fashioned every organ and faculty. ALLAH Azzawajal says elsewhere: "Has there not come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing worth mentioning?" (Qur'an 76:1). Remembering our humble beginning helps remove arrogance and increases gratitude. Verse 20: "Then 1 ALLAH made the path easy for him." The scholars mention tw...