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  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum al-Ithnayn | 17th day of Rabee-uthaani, 1448 AH | Monday, 28th September, 2026. WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO PLEASE? BismilLah. Sometimes, we spend our entire lives trying to please people. We worry about what they will say. We fear their criticism. We change ourselves to gain their approval. And sometimes, we even compromise what pleases ALLAH Azzawajal just to keep people happy. But let us remember something important: WE CANNOT PLEASE EVERY HUMAN BEING. Even if you do everything right, someone may still misunderstand you, criticise you, reject you, or dislike you. So why sacrifice your Aakhirah for the approval of people whose approval will not save you on the Day of Judgement? ALLAH Azzawajal says: “And whoever fears ALLAH, HE will make for him a way out, and provide for him from where he does not expect.” 📚 Qur’an 65:2–3 The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Whoever seeks the pleasure of ALLAH even though it makes people ...

  A GIFT FOR YOU [Episode 12] بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ Allah (SWT) has created the future and knows intimately what it holds, just as He knows our past and present. Nothing is hidden from His knowledge. Yet, Allah has given us the ability to make choices and has commanded us to choose righteousness and avoid sin. We do not know what the future holds, and this uncertainty encourages us to strive, make good choices, repent from our mistakes, and do righteous deeds. What matters is that we sincerely strive to obey Allah. Allah (SWT) says: “Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a true believer — We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward according to the best of what they used to do.” 📚 Qur'an 16:97 NOW, LISTEN CAREFULLY… There is a serious category of wrongdoing that involves the rights of other people . Allah (SWT) is the Most Forgiving, but when we wrong another person, repentance involve...

  WHAT COUNTS MOST بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم It is related in some accounts that someone once presented 300 gold coins to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, who gave them to ʿAli ibn Abi Talib رضي الله عنه. On his way home, ʿAli رضي الله عنه encountered a woman known for prostitution and gave her 100 of the coins. The following day, people began gossiping about what they considered to be misplaced charity. ʿAli رضي الله عنه was troubled by their criticism and resolved to give the next 100 coins to someone whom people would consider more deserving. He then encountered a man known for stealing and gave him 100 coins. Again, people criticized him for giving charity to someone they regarded as undeserving. Finally, ʿAli رضي الله عنه gave the remaining 100 coins to a wealthy man. Once again, people questioned his decision. According to the account, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was informed that Allah had accepted ʿAli's charity. The woman subsequently abandoned her sinful profession, the thief ...

  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum Al-Aḥad | 16th day of Rabīʿ Al-Thānī, 1448 AH | Sunday, 27 September 2026 ASK YOURSELF: IS ALLAH PLEASED WITH ME? Bismillāh. Before you speak, act, earn, spend, use your phone, or make a decision, pause and ask yourself: “Will this please Allāh ʿAzzawajal?” Allāh ʿAzzawajal says: “And the pleasure of Allāh is greater.” — Qur’ān 9:72 The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allāh, even if it means displeasing the people, Allāh will be pleased with him…” — Jāmiʿ At-Tirmidhī 2414 Brothers and sisters, we spend so much time asking ourselves: “Will people be pleased with me?” But the question that truly matters is: “IS ALLĀH PLEASED WITH ME?” Our wealth, status, beauty, and worldly achievements will all be left behind. What matters is what we take with us when we return to Allāh ʿAzzawajal. Live for His pleasure. Die upon His pleasure. May Allāh make us among those who earn His pleasure and meet Him while He is pleased with...

  FAJR REMINDER: TEACH THEM AL-FĀTIḤAH, REAP THE REWARD Rabīʿ Al-Akhīr 15, 1448 (27 September 2026) Learning, reciting, and teaching the Qur’ān are among the greatest acts of worship a Muslim can engage in. Among the most important portions of the Qur’ān to learn is its opening chapter, Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah. Abū Saʿīd Ibn Al-Muʿallā (Raḍiyallāhu ʿAnhu) narrated: “The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said to me, ‘Shall I not teach you the greatest Sūrah in the Qur’ān before I leave the Masjid?’ Then the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to leave, so I reminded him, and he said: Al-Ḥamdulillāhi Rabbil-ʿĀlamīn (All praise is due to Allāh, the Lord of all that exists). It is the Seven Oft-Repeated Verses and the Grand Qur’ān that has been given to me.” [Sunan Ibn Mājah 3785] Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah also holds a unique position in Ṣalāh, as its recitation is an essential part of the prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no prayer for one who does not recite the opening of the Book, Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah.” [Ṣaḥīḥ ...

  FAJR REMINDER: UNTIE DEADLY KNOTS بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allah (SWT) placed Prophet Ādam (AS) and his wife in Paradise. Shayṭān came to them and whispered a lie. He told them that eating from the forbidden tree would make them live forever. Ādam (AS) and his wife ate from it, and Allah (SWT) commanded them to descend to the earth. This teaches us an important lesson: Shayṭān's promises are always lies. Shayṭān is still using the same trick with us today. When he wants you to do something wrong, he puts sweet lies into your heart, such as: (1) “Do it; nobody is watching you.” It is a lie: Allah (SWT) is always watching you. (2) “Don't worry. Allah (SWT) is Most Forgiving, so just do it.” It is a lie: Allah's mercy is not permission to deliberately persist in sin. The believer should never use Allah's forgiveness as an excuse to disobey Him. Rather, when we fall into sin, we should sincerely repent and return to Allah. (3) “Go to a fortune-teller or use char...

FAJR REMINDER: MORE THAN A COMPANION'S WIFE Rabīʿ Al-Akhīr 14, 1448 (26-September-2026) Some women are remembered because of the men they married, while others are remembered for what they themselves contributed to Islām. Umm ad-Dardāʾ al-Kubrā, Khayrah bint Abī Ḥadrad (Raḍiyallāhu ʿAnhā), belongs to the latter. Before we proceed, however, there is an important distinction: there were two women known as Umm ad-Dardāʾ . The Kubrā was Khayrah bint Abī Ḥadrad, a Ṣaḥābiyyah and the wife of Abū ad-Dardāʾ (Raḍiyallāhu ʿAnhu). The Ṣughrā was his later wife, Hujaymah bint Ḥuyayy al-Waṣābiyyah, who was a Tābiʿiyyah (Raḥimahallāh). Umm ad-Dardāʾ al-Kubrā (Raḍiyallāhu ʿAnhā) was not merely the wife of a famous Companion; she herself heard from the Prophet (ﷺ) and transmitted his teachings. She did not merely live around knowledge—she preserved and reported it. Ibn Ḥajar (Raḥimahullāh) records her as a Companion and states that she preserved reports from the Prophet (ﷺ) and from her hus...

  FAJR REMINDER: HEALTH AND REWARD IN ONE STICK! Rabīʿ Al-Akhīr 13, 1448 (25-September-2026) What if a simple stick could earn you reward, cleanse your mouth, strengthen your commitment to the Sunnah, and be an act that pleases your Lord? This is the Siwāk —a simple Sunnah that many people overlook despite its tremendous virtue. Among the recommended acts associated with Wuḍū’ is using the Siwāk. The Prophet (ﷺ) used it regularly, particularly before Ṣalāh, and he repeatedly encouraged its use because of its cleanliness and virtue. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ʿAnhu) reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said: “Were it not that it would be difficult for my nation, I would have commanded them to use the Siwāk before every prayer.” In another narration, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Were it not that it would be difficult for my nation, I would have commanded them to use the Siwāk with every Wuḍū’.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 252] The Siwāk is traditionally obtained f...

  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum As-Sabt | 15th day of Rabee-uthaani, 1448 AH | Saturday, 26th September, 2026. THE LOVE OF THIS LIFE HAS BLINDED US FROM FOCUSING ON THE HEREAFTER BismilLah. Sometimes, our hearts become so attached to the dunya that we spend all our strength chasing money, status, comfort, houses, cars, and the praise of people, while becoming careless about the most important thing we should strive for: the Aakhirah. ALLAH Azzawajal reminds us: "But you prefer the worldly life, while the Hereafter is better and more lasting." (Qur'an 87:16–17) Allahu Akbar. The dunya is not the problem. The problem is when the dunya enters our hearts and pushes the Aakhirah out. We work hard for a temporary life, but how much effort are we making for Jannah? We plan carefully for our future in this world, but are we preparing for the day when we will stand alone before ALLAH Azzawajal? Let us wake up before it is too late. The dunya will eventually leave us, but ...

  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaumul Jumu‘ah | 14th day of Rabī‘-uth-Thānī, 1448 AH | Friday, 25 September 2026 SEEKING ALLAH AZZA WAJAL’S SUPPORT THROUGH ACTS OF WORSHIP Bismillāh. Alhamdulillāh for granting us the opportunity to witness this blessed day of the week. May Allah (ﷻ) accept our deeds and make this Jumu‘ah a source of mercy and blessings for us all. Āmīn. In the Qur’ān, Allah (ﷻ) says: “And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah].” — Qur’ān 2:45 Imām Ibn Kathīr (رحمه الله) explained in his Tafsīr that Allah (ﷻ) commanded His servants to seek help through patience and prayer in order to attain the good of this life and the Hereafter. What does patience mean in this verse? Some of the scholars explained it as fasting . Imām Al-Qurṭubī (رحمه الله) and others mentioned that this is why Ramaḍān is described as the month of patience, as mentioned in the Ḥadīth literature. Patience in this Āyah...

  FAJR REMINDER: HEALTH AND REWARD IN ONE STICK! Rabī‘ Al-Akhir 13, 1448 AH (25 September 2026) What if a simple stick could earn you reward, cleanse your mouth, strengthen your commitment to the Sunnah, and be an act that pleases your Lord? This is the Siwāk —a simple Sunnah that many people overlook despite its tremendous virtue. Among the Sunnahs of Wuḍū’ is using the Siwāk. The Prophet (ﷺ) used it regularly, especially before Ṣalāh and on other occasions, and he repeatedly encouraged its use because of its cleanliness and virtue. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said: “Were it not that it would be difficult for my nation, I would have ordered them to use the Siwāk before every prayer.” In another narration, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Were it not that it would be difficult for my nation, I would have ordered them to use the Siwāk with every Wuḍū’.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 252] The Siwāk is a natural tooth-cleaning s...

  FAJR REMINDER: THE DECEPTIVE PATH TO LOSS Rabīʿ Al-Akhīr 12, 1448 AH | 24 September 2026 Among the Ḥarām (unlawful) ways through which people seek money and fortune is gambling . Today, gambling is no longer confined to betting shops, casinos, horse races, and lottery tickets. It has entered people's phones and computers through online sports betting, live betting, virtual sports, online casinos, slot games, crash and multiplier games, esports betting, digital lotteries, and other apps and platforms that allow people to stake money on uncertain outcomes. What once required a person to visit a particular place can now be carried in his pocket, available almost at any hour of the day. Whatever form it takes, gambling is Ḥarām, and whatever wealth is acquired through it is unlawful. But why would Islām prohibit something that may appear harmless to some people? Why is an activity that seems to offer nothing more than entertainment and a chance to make money forbidden? The ans...

  WHY ARE WE FORGETTING? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم My dear brother. My dear sister. Allah ﷻ Himself sends blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and His angels do the same. This is mentioned clearly in the Qur’an. Allah ﷻ says: “Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.” 📖 Qur’an 33:56 Think about that. Allah ﷻ does it. The angels do it. And we, as believers, are commanded to do it too. So why are we forgetting? Send abundant ṣalawāt upon the Prophet ﷺ every day, and increase them especially on Fridays. This reminds me of a beautiful conversation between Ubayy ibn Kaʿb رضي الله عنه and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Ubayy رضي الله عنه asked: “O Messenger of Allah, how much of my supplication should I devote to sending blessings upon you?” The Prophet ﷺ replied: “As much as you wish.” Ubayy رضي الله عنه asked: “A quarter?” He ﷺ said: “As much as you wish. But if you increase it, th...

  DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER Yaum Al-Khamis | 13th Rabee-uthaani, 1448 AH | Thursday, 24th September, 2026 SEEKING ALLAH’S SUPPORT IN OUR WORSHIP بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Never become so confident in yourself that you assume you will always remain sincere and steadfast until death. Instead, constantly ask ALLAH Azzawajal to protect your faith and help you remain firm upon worshipping Him. Consider this remarkable supplication of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) in the Qur’an: وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ رَبِّ اجْعَلْ هَـٰذَا الْبَلَدَ آمِنًا وَاجْنُبْنِي وَبَنِيَّ أَن نَّعْبُدَ الْأَصْنَامَ “And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham said, ‘My Lord, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.’” [QUR’AN 14:35] Think about what Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was asking ALLAH for. He was asking ALLAH to help him and his children stay away from idol worship . Ibrahim (A.S) was one of the greatest prophets of ALLAH, yet he still recognised his complete...

  GET YOUR UMBRELLA ☔ بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Imagine a day when the sun is directly above your head. No water. No building. No shade. Everyone is desperately looking for somewhere to escape the unbearable heat, but there is nowhere to hide. The heat will be so severe that people will long for the judgment to begin just so they can be relieved from standing in that condition. This is the Day of Judgment. But on that Day, some people will receive a special protection. The Prophet ﷺ said: “...a man who gives charity and conceals it so that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given.” 📚 Sahih al-Bukhari 660; Sahih Muslim 1031 And the Prophet ﷺ also said: “The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” 📚 Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi Think about that. The charity you give today may become a source of shade and protection for you on a Day when there will be no ordinary shade to escape to. My people, Islam teaches us to love consistent good deeds...