If you want your heart to soften ❤️
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he complained about the hardness of his heart. The Prophet said, “If you want to soften your heart, feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan.”
Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7576
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he complained about the hardness of his heart. The Prophet said, “If you want to soften your heart, feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan.”
Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7576
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar
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🌟 Someone said:
⚡️I used to believe that it was the slave who would first love Allaah so that Allaah would love him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
فَسَوْفَ يَأْتِي اللَّهُ بِقَوْمٍ يُحِبُّهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَهُ
{Allaah will bring a people whom He will love, and they will love Him}
📚[Surah al-Maaidah (5): 54]
So, I learned that the first one who loves is Allaah (and He makes you love Him).
⚡️ And I used to believe that it was the slave who would first repent so that Allaah would forgive him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
ثُمَّ تَابَ عَلَيْهِمْ لِيَتُوبُوا
{Then He (Allaah) turned to them so that they might repent}
📚 [Surah al-Tawbah (9): 118]
So, I learned that it is Allaah who first guides you towards repentance so that you may repent (and then He accepts your repentance).
⚡️ And I used to believe that it was the slave who would first try to please Allaah so that Allaah would be pleased with him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
رَّضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ
{Allaah being Well-Pleased with them, and they with Him}
📚[Surah al-Bayyinah (98): 8]
So, I learned that the first one who is pleased is Allaah (and then He makes you pleased with Him).
✍️ Fahad Barmem
كنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يحب الله أولاً حتى يحبه الله؛ حتى قرأت قول الله تعالى "فسوف يأتي الله بقومٍ يُحبُّهم ويُحبُّونه".. فعلمت أنَّ الذي يحب أولاً هو الله..
وكنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يتوب أولاً حتى يتوب الله عليه؛ حتى قرأت قوله تعالى "ثُمَّ تَابَ عليهم ليتوبوا".. فعلمت أنَّ الله هو الذي يلهمك التوبة حتى تتوب..
وكنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يُرضي الله أولاً ثم يرضى الله عنه؛ حتى قرأت قوله تعالى "رضي الله عنهم ورضوا عنه".. فعلمت أنَّ الله هو الذي يرضى عن العبد أولاً..
⚡️I used to believe that it was the slave who would first love Allaah so that Allaah would love him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
فَسَوْفَ يَأْتِي اللَّهُ بِقَوْمٍ يُحِبُّهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَهُ
{Allaah will bring a people whom He will love, and they will love Him}
📚[Surah al-Maaidah (5): 54]
So, I learned that the first one who loves is Allaah (and He makes you love Him).
⚡️ And I used to believe that it was the slave who would first repent so that Allaah would forgive him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
ثُمَّ تَابَ عَلَيْهِمْ لِيَتُوبُوا
{Then He (Allaah) turned to them so that they might repent}
📚 [Surah al-Tawbah (9): 118]
So, I learned that it is Allaah who first guides you towards repentance so that you may repent (and then He accepts your repentance).
⚡️ And I used to believe that it was the slave who would first try to please Allaah so that Allaah would be pleased with him, till I read the saying of Allaah تعالى:
رَّضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ
{Allaah being Well-Pleased with them, and they with Him}
📚[Surah al-Bayyinah (98): 8]
So, I learned that the first one who is pleased is Allaah (and then He makes you pleased with Him).
✍️ Fahad Barmem
كنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يحب الله أولاً حتى يحبه الله؛ حتى قرأت قول الله تعالى "فسوف يأتي الله بقومٍ يُحبُّهم ويُحبُّونه".. فعلمت أنَّ الذي يحب أولاً هو الله..
وكنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يتوب أولاً حتى يتوب الله عليه؛ حتى قرأت قوله تعالى "ثُمَّ تَابَ عليهم ليتوبوا".. فعلمت أنَّ الله هو الذي يلهمك التوبة حتى تتوب..
وكنت أعتقد أنَّ العبد هو الذي يُرضي الله أولاً ثم يرضى الله عنه؛ حتى قرأت قوله تعالى "رضي الله عنهم ورضوا عنه".. فعلمت أنَّ الله هو الذي يرضى عن العبد أولاً..
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Forwarded from Muslim Marriage Tips
We wish all our dear members celebrating Eid today a Blessed and Prosperous Eid ul Fitr!
"May Allaah SubhaanaHu wa Ta'ala Accept whatever Ibaadaat we put forward by His Grace in the month of Ramadaan and Help us to be steadfast upon His Obedience throughout the months to come and Allow us all to reach the next Ramadaan in high Eemaan and good health."
🎁 EID MUBARAK 🎁
✨ تقبل الله منا ومنكم ✨
"May Allaah SubhaanaHu wa Ta'ala Accept whatever Ibaadaat we put forward by His Grace in the month of Ramadaan and Help us to be steadfast upon His Obedience throughout the months to come and Allow us all to reach the next Ramadaan in high Eemaan and good health."
🎁 EID MUBARAK 🎁
✨ تقبل الله منا ومنكم ✨
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Attachments
Attachments are everything that the heart gets deeply attached to besides Allah and His Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam), like worldly pleasures, desires, leadership, being in the company of people and loving them.
There is no way at all to cut off or reject these three matters except by strong attachment to the highest issue. Man does not abandon his beloved or that which is used to except for the sake of another beloved one who is dearer to him than the former. And whenever his attachment to his desires becomes stronger, his attachment to others would be weaker, and vice versa.
To be attached to desires is to have a strong desire for them, and that is according to one’s knowledge about it, its honor and its excellence.
Reference: Al-Fawaid – Ibn Al-Qayyim (Rahimahullah) Page 259-260
Attachments are everything that the heart gets deeply attached to besides Allah and His Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam), like worldly pleasures, desires, leadership, being in the company of people and loving them.
There is no way at all to cut off or reject these three matters except by strong attachment to the highest issue. Man does not abandon his beloved or that which is used to except for the sake of another beloved one who is dearer to him than the former. And whenever his attachment to his desires becomes stronger, his attachment to others would be weaker, and vice versa.
To be attached to desires is to have a strong desire for them, and that is according to one’s knowledge about it, its honor and its excellence.
Reference: Al-Fawaid – Ibn Al-Qayyim (Rahimahullah) Page 259-260
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“Let no Muslim belittle another Muslim; the lowest of Muslims is great in the sight of ALLAAH ”. Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq [Ihya' 'Ulum ad-Din, 3/400]
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“The hearts of the righteous people are filled with longing, lamenting from the pain of departure[of Ramadhaan].
How can a believer not shed tears upon its [Ramadhaan] departure when he does not know if he will live to see it again?
O Ramadhaan! Be gentle, the tears of your lovers are pouring out. Their hearts are torn from the pain of your departure.
Perhaps standing to bid you farewell will extinguish the burning fire of longing.
Perhaps taking a moment to repent will mend everything that has been torn in past.
Perhaps one cut off from the procession of those whose fast has been accepted will be joined with them.
Perhaps the one imprisoned by his sins will be freed.
Perhaps one deserving to be punished in Hell will be liberated.
Perhaps the mercy of the Lord will be granted to the sinner."
O Ramadhaan! Be gentle, the tears of your lovers are pouring out.
● [Lataif Al Ma’arif of Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali, Pg 216]
How can a believer not shed tears upon its [Ramadhaan] departure when he does not know if he will live to see it again?
O Ramadhaan! Be gentle, the tears of your lovers are pouring out. Their hearts are torn from the pain of your departure.
Perhaps standing to bid you farewell will extinguish the burning fire of longing.
Perhaps taking a moment to repent will mend everything that has been torn in past.
Perhaps one cut off from the procession of those whose fast has been accepted will be joined with them.
Perhaps the one imprisoned by his sins will be freed.
Perhaps one deserving to be punished in Hell will be liberated.
Perhaps the mercy of the Lord will be granted to the sinner."
O Ramadhaan! Be gentle, the tears of your lovers are pouring out.
● [Lataif Al Ma’arif of Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali, Pg 216]
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The Ideal Muslim Businessman Broadcast
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Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said:
‘Engage in trade, for nine tenths of sustenance is found therein.’
(Sunan Sa’id ibn Mansur; Takhrijul Ihya,1588)
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Trade & Business have potential for lots of barakah, when conducted within the rules of Islam.
🤲🏼 May Allah Ta’ala grant all of us, from His treasures.
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Darul Hadith Research Centre
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Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said:
‘Engage in trade, for nine tenths of sustenance is found therein.’
(Sunan Sa’id ibn Mansur; Takhrijul Ihya,1588)
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Trade & Business have potential for lots of barakah, when conducted within the rules of Islam.
🤲🏼 May Allah Ta’ala grant all of us, from His treasures.
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Darul Hadith Research Centre
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Ask any Muslim how they'd feel if their husband/wife honored them one month out of the year. They'll surely feel disrespected & disgusted just by the idea. They'll shout "What kind of nutcase would do that!"
Well, the Muslims who only worship Allah in Ramadaan are in fact even worse. Allah provides for them 12 months out of the year, but they only see it fit to worship Him one month out of the year!? This here is the height of insolence.
Well, the Muslims who only worship Allah in Ramadaan are in fact even worse. Allah provides for them 12 months out of the year, but they only see it fit to worship Him one month out of the year!? This here is the height of insolence.
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Ibn al Qayyim (رحمة الله عليه ) Mention’s in his masterpiece
“The Disease and the Cure” (الداء والدواء) The medicine for the love :
*For whoever loves something other than God will inevitably be punished for it.* There is nothing on earth more miserable than a lover, and if he finds desires sweet in taste, you will see him crying at all times out of fear of separation or longing. He will cry if they move away, out of longing for them. He will cry if they approach, wary of separation. His eyes will heat up when parting, and his eyes will heat up when they meet. Love, if the lover is tormented by it, Then it is one of the greatest torments of the heart!
“The Disease and the Cure” (الداء والدواء) The medicine for the love :
*For whoever loves something other than God will inevitably be punished for it.* There is nothing on earth more miserable than a lover, and if he finds desires sweet in taste, you will see him crying at all times out of fear of separation or longing. He will cry if they move away, out of longing for them. He will cry if they approach, wary of separation. His eyes will heat up when parting, and his eyes will heat up when they meet. Love, if the lover is tormented by it, Then it is one of the greatest torments of the heart!
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Al-Hasan Al-Basrī رحمه الله said:
“Walking to fulfill the need of your brother is better for you than performing Hajj after Hajj!”
[Latā’if Al-Ma’ārif: 442]
“Walking to fulfill the need of your brother is better for you than performing Hajj after Hajj!”
[Latā’if Al-Ma’ārif: 442]
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Man’s heart changes constantly, as the Prophet (ﷺ) described:
“The heart of the son of ʾĀdam changes more quickly than a pan of rapidly boiling water.”
(Ibid., no. 226. Its isnād is Ṣaḥīḥ: ظلال الجنة, 1/102)
According to another report: “It changes more than a pot of rapidly boiling water.”
(Reported by ʾAḥmad, 6/4; Ṣaḥīḥ الجامع no. 5147).
“The heart of the son of ʾĀdam changes more quickly than a pan of rapidly boiling water.”
(Ibid., no. 226. Its isnād is Ṣaḥīḥ: ظلال الجنة, 1/102)
According to another report: “It changes more than a pot of rapidly boiling water.”
(Reported by ʾAḥmad, 6/4; Ṣaḥīḥ الجامع no. 5147).
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨 (𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡)
‘Abdul-Rahman Ibn Ziyad Ibn An’um said:
‘While [Prophet] Musa (‘alaihis-salaam) was in a gathering Iblis came wearing a hooded cape that changed in colors. When the devil came nearer he took off the cape and set it down and came to Musa saying: ‘Peace be upon you. Musa replied: ‘Who are you?’ He said: ‘I am Iblis. ‘ Musa responded: ‘No greetings from Allah to you, what brought you here?’ The devil said: ‘I came to greet you because of your high godly status.’ Musa said: ‘What have I seen you wearing?’ Iblis replied: ‘I use it (the cape) to capture the hearts of the sons of Adam.’ Musa asked: ‘What is it that if a human does will enable you to take him over?’ He replied: ‘If he becomes fond of himself, and considered his (good) deeds plentiful .’ I warn you from three things:
First, never be alone with a woman that is not lawful to you, because, whenever someone does so, I personally accompany him and use her to seduce him.
Second, never promise Allah something except that you fulfil your promise. Whenever someone promises Allah something I personally accompany him to prevent him from fulfilling his promise.
(Third) And never take an amount of money to give charity except that you make sure you give it to that charity. Whenever someone takes an amount of money to give to charity, I personally accompany him to persuade him not to give it.
Then Iblis walked away saying: ‘Woe to me, thrice, I have taught [Prophet] Musa from what to warn the sons of Adam.’
[Ibn AbI al-Dunya in Maka’d al-Shaytaan, 1 1 /47]
Posted from the Book – The Devil’s Deceptions (Talbis Iblees): By Imam Abul Faraj Ibn Al Jawzee, Dar as-sunnah Publishers. Page 75;
‘Abdul-Rahman Ibn Ziyad Ibn An’um said:
‘While [Prophet] Musa (‘alaihis-salaam) was in a gathering Iblis came wearing a hooded cape that changed in colors. When the devil came nearer he took off the cape and set it down and came to Musa saying: ‘Peace be upon you. Musa replied: ‘Who are you?’ He said: ‘I am Iblis. ‘ Musa responded: ‘No greetings from Allah to you, what brought you here?’ The devil said: ‘I came to greet you because of your high godly status.’ Musa said: ‘What have I seen you wearing?’ Iblis replied: ‘I use it (the cape) to capture the hearts of the sons of Adam.’ Musa asked: ‘What is it that if a human does will enable you to take him over?’ He replied: ‘If he becomes fond of himself, and considered his (good) deeds plentiful .’ I warn you from three things:
First, never be alone with a woman that is not lawful to you, because, whenever someone does so, I personally accompany him and use her to seduce him.
Second, never promise Allah something except that you fulfil your promise. Whenever someone promises Allah something I personally accompany him to prevent him from fulfilling his promise.
(Third) And never take an amount of money to give charity except that you make sure you give it to that charity. Whenever someone takes an amount of money to give to charity, I personally accompany him to persuade him not to give it.
Then Iblis walked away saying: ‘Woe to me, thrice, I have taught [Prophet] Musa from what to warn the sons of Adam.’
[Ibn AbI al-Dunya in Maka’d al-Shaytaan, 1 1 /47]
Posted from the Book – The Devil’s Deceptions (Talbis Iblees): By Imam Abul Faraj Ibn Al Jawzee, Dar as-sunnah Publishers. Page 75;
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🍃Beautiful advice from the Shaykh Al ‘Allaamah 'Abdul 'Azeez Ibn Baaz (رحمه الله):
🔘It was said to the shaykh,
*“Oh shaykh, so and so has become misguided”* .
The Shaykh replied:
🔘“Perhaps his deviation was due to two things:
1. He didn’t ask Allâh for *Ath-thabaat* (firmness).
2. He didn’t thank Allâh for *Al-Istiqaamah* (steadfastness)
So when Allâh chose for you the path of guidance, it was _not_ because you are special, nor was it because of your obedience. But rather, it was a mercy from Him that enveloped you. *He can remove it from you at any time*.
Therefore, _do not_ be deceived by your actions, nor by your worship. And do not look down upon the one who has deviated from His path. *For had it not been due to His mercy*, you would have been in his position.
Repeat the recitation of this verse while pondering:
﴿ ولوﻵ أن ثبتناك لقد كدت تركن إليهم شيئا قليلا ﴾
"Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammed صلى الله عيه وسلم) *then you would have inclined towards them slightly*.”
So upon you is *TO NOT THINK* that thabaat (firmness) and being upon Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness) is due to your own personal achievements.
Ponder over His statement (Ta'aalaa) to the best of mankind: “ *Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammad صلى الله عيه وسلم* ).”
*So how about you?!*
We are greatly mistaken when we disregard and pay no attention to our adhkaar (supplications of remembrance). We believe it to be something that is not important and *we forget that Allâh preserves us with it*. And perhaps the decree will change…
Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله says:
“ *The need of the servant in his supplications by which he seeks refuge [in Allah], is more severe than his need for food, drink and clothes!”*
Be consistent in your adhkaar (supplications of remembrance), so that you can encompass the meaning:
*“Preserve Allâh, He will preserve you.”*
*Fortify* [yourselves] every morning and evening [with your adhkaar (supplications of remembrance)]. For the dunya (life of this world) *is horrifying and full of surprises* and Allâh is the protector of His servants.
📚[Shaykh Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baaz
Majmoo al Fatawa](297\4)
🔘It was said to the shaykh,
*“Oh shaykh, so and so has become misguided”* .
The Shaykh replied:
🔘“Perhaps his deviation was due to two things:
1. He didn’t ask Allâh for *Ath-thabaat* (firmness).
2. He didn’t thank Allâh for *Al-Istiqaamah* (steadfastness)
So when Allâh chose for you the path of guidance, it was _not_ because you are special, nor was it because of your obedience. But rather, it was a mercy from Him that enveloped you. *He can remove it from you at any time*.
Therefore, _do not_ be deceived by your actions, nor by your worship. And do not look down upon the one who has deviated from His path. *For had it not been due to His mercy*, you would have been in his position.
Repeat the recitation of this verse while pondering:
﴿ ولوﻵ أن ثبتناك لقد كدت تركن إليهم شيئا قليلا ﴾
"Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammed صلى الله عيه وسلم) *then you would have inclined towards them slightly*.”
So upon you is *TO NOT THINK* that thabaat (firmness) and being upon Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness) is due to your own personal achievements.
Ponder over His statement (Ta'aalaa) to the best of mankind: “ *Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammad صلى الله عيه وسلم* ).”
*So how about you?!*
We are greatly mistaken when we disregard and pay no attention to our adhkaar (supplications of remembrance). We believe it to be something that is not important and *we forget that Allâh preserves us with it*. And perhaps the decree will change…
Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله says:
“ *The need of the servant in his supplications by which he seeks refuge [in Allah], is more severe than his need for food, drink and clothes!”*
Be consistent in your adhkaar (supplications of remembrance), so that you can encompass the meaning:
*“Preserve Allâh, He will preserve you.”*
*Fortify* [yourselves] every morning and evening [with your adhkaar (supplications of remembrance)]. For the dunya (life of this world) *is horrifying and full of surprises* and Allâh is the protector of His servants.
📚[Shaykh Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baaz
Majmoo al Fatawa](297\4)
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Regarding the saying of Allaah تعالى:
وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
{and put your trust in Allaah if you are indeed believers.}
📚[Surah al-Maaidah (5): 23]
🎓Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
❝He تعالى has made reliance upon Allaah as a condition for Imaan, and it is an indication that there is absence of Imaan when there is absence of Trust (in Allaah). And whenever the Imaan of a slave gets stronger, his Trust in Allaah gets stronger. If the Imaan in Allaah is weak, then the Trust in Him will also be weak.❞
📚[Tareeq al-Hijratain (1/255)]
وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
{and put your trust in Allaah if you are indeed believers.}
📚[Surah al-Maaidah (5): 23]
🎓Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
❝He تعالى has made reliance upon Allaah as a condition for Imaan, and it is an indication that there is absence of Imaan when there is absence of Trust (in Allaah). And whenever the Imaan of a slave gets stronger, his Trust in Allaah gets stronger. If the Imaan in Allaah is weak, then the Trust in Him will also be weak.❞
📚[Tareeq al-Hijratain (1/255)]
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❝ Some people imagine that whoever gathers a lot of knowledge is better than others. This is incorrect, since whoever gathers knowledge without action, it is of no benefit. If it was of any benefit to its owner, it would have availed the Jews. Likewise if worship were to benefit without knowledge, it would have availed the Christians. ❞
— Shāykh Sulaymān al ‘Alwān (ثبته الله وفك الله اسره)
◼️Allāh said: {O believers! Indeed, many aḥbār and ruhbān consume people’s wealth wrongfully and hinder ˹others˺ from the Way of Allah.} (9:35)
Ibn Kathīr said: As-Suddī said that "the Ahbār are Jewish rabbis, while the Ruhbān are Christian monks..." This statement is true... . Sufyān bin Uyānâh said, "Those among our scholars who become corrupt are similar to the Jews, while those among our worshippers who become misguided are like Christians."
— Shāykh Sulaymān al ‘Alwān (ثبته الله وفك الله اسره)
◼️Allāh said: {O believers! Indeed, many aḥbār and ruhbān consume people’s wealth wrongfully and hinder ˹others˺ from the Way of Allah.} (9:35)
Ibn Kathīr said: As-Suddī said that "the Ahbār are Jewish rabbis, while the Ruhbān are Christian monks..." This statement is true... . Sufyān bin Uyānâh said, "Those among our scholars who become corrupt are similar to the Jews, while those among our worshippers who become misguided are like Christians."
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May Allah keep us all firm and steadfast on our deen even if any calamity or trials Befall us. Ameen
Allahummah we are your weak slaves please don’t put us in any trials or calamities that would weaken our emaan.
We ask for your protection from all harm and tribulations.
Allahummah Please don’t test us anything on our deen because you know how weak your slaves are.
Keep us steadfast on our deen and also give us the right understanding and knowledge of our religion our deen Ameen.
We also ask for protection from sudden death. Give us death when our emaan is at its peak and Allahummah you are pleased with us. Ameen
Allahummah we are your weak slaves please don’t put us in any trials or calamities that would weaken our emaan.
We ask for your protection from all harm and tribulations.
Allahummah Please don’t test us anything on our deen because you know how weak your slaves are.
Keep us steadfast on our deen and also give us the right understanding and knowledge of our religion our deen Ameen.
We also ask for protection from sudden death. Give us death when our emaan is at its peak and Allahummah you are pleased with us. Ameen
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