#Videos_and_pictures_of_yourself_performing_Hajj
About Anas bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet peace be upon him, said, "Oh Allah, a cause in which there is no show or hearing"
[Directed by Al-Tirmidhi in Shameel (341), and Ibn Maja (2890), Albany said it is correct for others in Sahih Al-Targhib 1122]
On the authority of Anas bin Mālik (may Allāh be pleased with him):
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Oh Allāh, a Hajj in which there's no showing off or seeking reputation.”
[Narrated by At-Tirmidhī in Ash-Shamā’il (341), and Ibn Mājah (2890), Al-Albānī said it is Ṣaḥīḥ li ghayrihi (authentic due to corroborating evidence) in Ṣaḥīḥ at-Targhīb 1122]
About Anas bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet peace be upon him, said, "Oh Allah, a cause in which there is no show or hearing"
[Directed by Al-Tirmidhi in Shameel (341), and Ibn Maja (2890), Albany said it is correct for others in Sahih Al-Targhib 1122]
On the authority of Anas bin Mālik (may Allāh be pleased with him):
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Oh Allāh, a Hajj in which there's no showing off or seeking reputation.”
[Narrated by At-Tirmidhī in Ash-Shamā’il (341), and Ibn Mājah (2890), Al-Albānī said it is Ṣaḥīḥ li ghayrihi (authentic due to corroborating evidence) in Ṣaḥīḥ at-Targhīb 1122]
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Sometimes we get trials and tribulations sent our way and we break, because we didn't plan for them. We find it difficult to adjust to Allahs plans because they were not in according to our plans,.
However, instead of becoming dependent about this fact, the amazing thing to bear in mind is that, the Qur'an tells us that "INDEED ALLAH IS THE BEST PLANNER".
So even though we like to think that something is the best thing for us or that our plan is perfect. But there maybe 101 things wrong with your plans.
However our limited understanding may not be able to see what it is. Remember, Allah says in Surah Al Baqarah "AND PERHAPS YOU MAY HATE A THING AND THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU, AND PERHAPS YOU LOVE A THING AND IT'S BAD FOR YOU.. And Allah knows and you are not.
Exactly we don't know,. So dream, hope, pray for the best. But put your trust in the one that knows you better than you know yourself...
أميرة
However, instead of becoming dependent about this fact, the amazing thing to bear in mind is that, the Qur'an tells us that "INDEED ALLAH IS THE BEST PLANNER".
So even though we like to think that something is the best thing for us or that our plan is perfect. But there maybe 101 things wrong with your plans.
However our limited understanding may not be able to see what it is. Remember, Allah says in Surah Al Baqarah "AND PERHAPS YOU MAY HATE A THING AND THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU, AND PERHAPS YOU LOVE A THING AND IT'S BAD FOR YOU.. And Allah knows and you are not.
Exactly we don't know,. So dream, hope, pray for the best. But put your trust in the one that knows you better than you know yourself...
أميرة
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Worried about your future? Then pause for a moment and ask Allah عز وجل to protect and preserve you and move on. Don't think and worry excessively about your future so much so that you end wasting time, and it starts to affect your day to day and regular Deen and Dunya affairs. Know that if Allah عز وجل has willed to repel an harm from you then your excessive thinking is a waste. And if Allah عز وجل has willed for that harm to touch you then your excessive thinking will never repel it. Rather be concerned and obsessed about your Deen - whether you are obeying Allah and sticking to His commands and prohibitions. Whatever calamity that befalls you when you are an obedient slave of Allah is nothing but good for you - for your sins to be forgiven and rank in Jannah to be increased.
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⚡Be careful how you respond!
Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reported: The Prophet ﷺ said:
❝A man utters a word pleasing to Allaah without considering it of any significance for which Allaah exalts his ranks (in Jannah); another one speaks a word displeasing to Allaah without considering it of any importance, and for this reason, he will sink into Hell.❞
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree]
Iblees committed a sin and Aadam عليه السلام committed a sin.
And each of them was asked a question.
Iblees was asked: “Why did you not prostrate?”
And Aadam عليه السلام was asked: “Why did you eat from the tree that was made forbidden for you?”
Both of them were asked a question!
There was no immediate judgment or retribution.
Each one of them was asked a question!
The problem lies in your actions, behavior, and assumptions. Your haphazard response to a question is where the problem begins. How you choose to answer the question determines the outcome.
Iblees said: “I am better than him!” So, he was expelled from the Jannah and was cursed.
Iblees was not immediately expelled from the Jannah because he refused to prostrate, rather, his response to the question, with arrogance and denial, was what sealed his fate.
As for Aadam عليه السلام, when he was asked: “Why did you eat from the tree that was made forbidden for you?” What was his response?
He did not say: “I forgot!”, and he did not lie nor make excuses, rather, he عليه السلام did not respond. He remained silent! So, Allaah taught Him words of repentance.
So, Aadam عليه السلام humbled himself and acknowledged his mistake, saying: “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves.”
And he repented, saying: “If You do not forgive us, and have Mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”
The connection that broke due to disobedience, Aadam عليه السلام tried to reestablish that link with His Lord through an admission of guilt and humility.
So, Aadam عليه السلام was made Khaleefah on earth, while Iblees was debased, humiliated, and expelled.
Via @ilm4all
Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reported: The Prophet ﷺ said:
❝A man utters a word pleasing to Allaah without considering it of any significance for which Allaah exalts his ranks (in Jannah); another one speaks a word displeasing to Allaah without considering it of any importance, and for this reason, he will sink into Hell.❞
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree]
Iblees committed a sin and Aadam عليه السلام committed a sin.
And each of them was asked a question.
Iblees was asked: “Why did you not prostrate?”
And Aadam عليه السلام was asked: “Why did you eat from the tree that was made forbidden for you?”
Both of them were asked a question!
There was no immediate judgment or retribution.
Each one of them was asked a question!
The problem lies in your actions, behavior, and assumptions. Your haphazard response to a question is where the problem begins. How you choose to answer the question determines the outcome.
Iblees said: “I am better than him!” So, he was expelled from the Jannah and was cursed.
Iblees was not immediately expelled from the Jannah because he refused to prostrate, rather, his response to the question, with arrogance and denial, was what sealed his fate.
As for Aadam عليه السلام, when he was asked: “Why did you eat from the tree that was made forbidden for you?” What was his response?
He did not say: “I forgot!”, and he did not lie nor make excuses, rather, he عليه السلام did not respond. He remained silent! So, Allaah taught Him words of repentance.
So, Aadam عليه السلام humbled himself and acknowledged his mistake, saying: “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves.”
And he repented, saying: “If You do not forgive us, and have Mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”
The connection that broke due to disobedience, Aadam عليه السلام tried to reestablish that link with His Lord through an admission of guilt and humility.
So, Aadam عليه السلام was made Khaleefah on earth, while Iblees was debased, humiliated, and expelled.
Via @ilm4all
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Imam Al-Nasaa’i narrated that Muhammad ibn Jahsh (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) when he raised his head towards the sky, then he put his palm on his forehead and said: “Subhaan-Allah! What a strict issue has been revealed to me!” We remained silent and were afraid. The following morning I asked him, “O Messenger of Allah, what is this strict issue that has been revealed?” He said, “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, if a man were killed in battle for the sake of Allah, then brought back to life, then killed and brought back to life again, then killed, and he owed a debt, he would not enter Paradise until his debt was paid off.”
Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.
Pay your debts, even if it was owed to your wife or siblings. Pay it before death comes for there is no guarantee it will be settled after your demise. Imagine all these struggles to worship Allāh and you end up being denied jannah over a debt you could have settled while alive!!
Abu Imrān
We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) when he raised his head towards the sky, then he put his palm on his forehead and said: “Subhaan-Allah! What a strict issue has been revealed to me!” We remained silent and were afraid. The following morning I asked him, “O Messenger of Allah, what is this strict issue that has been revealed?” He said, “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, if a man were killed in battle for the sake of Allah, then brought back to life, then killed and brought back to life again, then killed, and he owed a debt, he would not enter Paradise until his debt was paid off.”
Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.
Pay your debts, even if it was owed to your wife or siblings. Pay it before death comes for there is no guarantee it will be settled after your demise. Imagine all these struggles to worship Allāh and you end up being denied jannah over a debt you could have settled while alive!!
Abu Imrān
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«Evil People Exist Only Because Of Good People's Tolerance»
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Ibrahim ibn ‘Amr As San’ani R.A said,
It was once revealed to Yusha’ ibn Nun (AS) that a punishment would befall his people and destroy one hundred thousand of them.
Sixty thousand of them were sinners, whereas the other forty thousand were outwardly pious people!
Yusha’ asked, “O Allah! What crime did the pious people commit?”
Allah replied, “They associated and interacted with the evil people, ate and drank with them and did not express any anger for the wrongs taking place around them.”
[Al ‘Uqubat, Hadith: 13, Al Amr Bil Ma’ruf Wan Nahy ‘Anil Munkar, Hadith: 71]
Mohib Shah
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Ibrahim ibn ‘Amr As San’ani R.A said,
It was once revealed to Yusha’ ibn Nun (AS) that a punishment would befall his people and destroy one hundred thousand of them.
Sixty thousand of them were sinners, whereas the other forty thousand were outwardly pious people!
Yusha’ asked, “O Allah! What crime did the pious people commit?”
Allah replied, “They associated and interacted with the evil people, ate and drank with them and did not express any anger for the wrongs taking place around them.”
[Al ‘Uqubat, Hadith: 13, Al Amr Bil Ma’ruf Wan Nahy ‘Anil Munkar, Hadith: 71]
Mohib Shah
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❝Nothing is more difficult in this life than maintaining patience, be it patience for not acquiring what you love or being patient when afflicted with difficulties, especially when patience stretches for long periods of time or when people become desperate for relief.❞
[Ibn al-Jawzī (ﺭﺣﻤﻪ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ) in Ṣayd al-Khāṭir | Page 160]
[Ibn al-Jawzī (ﺭﺣﻤﻪ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ) in Ṣayd al-Khāṭir | Page 160]
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He who thinks will live tomorrow has not really prepared for death.
Sufyān al thawrī رحمه الله
Sufyān al thawrī رحمه الله
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Imam Abu Dawud Bought Jannah For 1 Dirham
It is related with regard to Abu Dawud (as-Sijistani), the author of the Sunan [Abi Dawud], that he was on board of ship. He heard a person at shore sneezing and saying "Alhamdulillah."
So he hired a rowing boat for one dirham and went to shore and replied to this person's saying: "Yarhamukullah"
Imam Abu Dawud then was asked about this action of his, he answered: "It is possible that this person who sneezed is a man whose supplication is accepted by Allah"
When people on board fell asleep, they heard a voice calling out:
O people of the ship! Surely Abu Dawud purchased paradise from Allah for one dirham!
[Sharh Al-Mukhtasar ibn Abi Jamrah pg. 290]
It is related with regard to Abu Dawud (as-Sijistani), the author of the Sunan [Abi Dawud], that he was on board of ship. He heard a person at shore sneezing and saying "Alhamdulillah."
So he hired a rowing boat for one dirham and went to shore and replied to this person's saying: "Yarhamukullah"
Imam Abu Dawud then was asked about this action of his, he answered: "It is possible that this person who sneezed is a man whose supplication is accepted by Allah"
When people on board fell asleep, they heard a voice calling out:
O people of the ship! Surely Abu Dawud purchased paradise from Allah for one dirham!
[Sharh Al-Mukhtasar ibn Abi Jamrah pg. 290]
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#Repost - ‘A poor man without any worth ..’ 😭😭 .
وَعِبَادُ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الَّذِينَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى الْأَرْضِ هَوْنًا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا
The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say words of peace.
Surah Al-Furqan 25:63
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Haritha ibn Wahb reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
أَلَا أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِأَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ كُلُّ ضَعِيفٍ مُتَضَعِّفٍ لَوْ أَقْسَمَ عَلَى اللَّهِ لَأَبَرَّهُ أَلَا أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِأَهْلِ النَّارِ كُلُّ عُتُلٍّ جَوَّاظٍ مُسْتَكْبِرٍ
Shall I not tell you about the companions of Paradise? They are every humble person considered weak, but if they gave an oath by Allah it would be fulfilled. Shall I not tell you about the companions of Hellfire? They are every harsh, haughty, and arrogant person.
Source: Sahih Bukhari 4634, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi .
وَعِبَادُ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الَّذِينَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى الْأَرْضِ هَوْنًا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا
The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say words of peace.
Surah Al-Furqan 25:63
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Haritha ibn Wahb reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
أَلَا أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِأَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ كُلُّ ضَعِيفٍ مُتَضَعِّفٍ لَوْ أَقْسَمَ عَلَى اللَّهِ لَأَبَرَّهُ أَلَا أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِأَهْلِ النَّارِ كُلُّ عُتُلٍّ جَوَّاظٍ مُسْتَكْبِرٍ
Shall I not tell you about the companions of Paradise? They are every humble person considered weak, but if they gave an oath by Allah it would be fulfilled. Shall I not tell you about the companions of Hellfire? They are every harsh, haughty, and arrogant person.
Source: Sahih Bukhari 4634, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi .
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Abū Mu’āwiyah Al-Aswad رحمه الله said:
“All the creation, the pious and sinful, are striving for something less than a fly’s wing!”
A man said to him: “What is this thing which is less than a fly’s wing?”
He said: “The Dunyā!”
[Hilyatul Awliyā: 8/273]
“All the creation, the pious and sinful, are striving for something less than a fly’s wing!”
A man said to him: “What is this thing which is less than a fly’s wing?”
He said: “The Dunyā!”
[Hilyatul Awliyā: 8/273]
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Benefits of sending Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله authored a book regarding sending Salah and Salam upon the Prophet ﷺ called: Jala' al-Afhaam.
At the end of this book, he mentions almost 40 benefits of sending Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ. Here are some of them:
1) The person sending Salah is following the command of Allāh.
2) Allāh will send ten salawat on him everytime he sends Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ
3) The person is raised ten levels.
4) Ten good deeds are written for him.
5) Ten sins are erased from him.
6) His Du'ā is likely to be accepted if he sends Salah at the beginning of the du'a.
7) Allāh is sufficient for him from all his worries.
8) Sending Salah is a means to attaining the Prophet's ﷺ intercession.
9) It is a means to attaining forgiveness for one's sins.
10) It's a means to getting close to the Prophet ﷺ on the day of judgement.
11) It's a means to be saved from the terrors of the day of judgement.
12) It's a means to remembering something one forgot.
13) It's a means to attaining barakah in one's self, actions and life.
14) The Prophet ﷺ responds to the person who sends Salah and Salam upon him.
15) The one who always sends Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ will increase in love for him.
اللهمَّ صلِّ على محمَّد وعلى آل محمَّد، كما صليتَ على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنَّك حميدٌ مجيد. اللهمَ بارِك على محمَّد وعلى آل محمَّد، كما باركتَ على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنَّك حميدٌ مجيد
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله authored a book regarding sending Salah and Salam upon the Prophet ﷺ called: Jala' al-Afhaam.
At the end of this book, he mentions almost 40 benefits of sending Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ. Here are some of them:
1) The person sending Salah is following the command of Allāh.
2) Allāh will send ten salawat on him everytime he sends Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ
3) The person is raised ten levels.
4) Ten good deeds are written for him.
5) Ten sins are erased from him.
6) His Du'ā is likely to be accepted if he sends Salah at the beginning of the du'a.
7) Allāh is sufficient for him from all his worries.
8) Sending Salah is a means to attaining the Prophet's ﷺ intercession.
9) It is a means to attaining forgiveness for one's sins.
10) It's a means to getting close to the Prophet ﷺ on the day of judgement.
11) It's a means to be saved from the terrors of the day of judgement.
12) It's a means to remembering something one forgot.
13) It's a means to attaining barakah in one's self, actions and life.
14) The Prophet ﷺ responds to the person who sends Salah and Salam upon him.
15) The one who always sends Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ will increase in love for him.
اللهمَّ صلِّ على محمَّد وعلى آل محمَّد، كما صليتَ على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنَّك حميدٌ مجيد. اللهمَ بارِك على محمَّد وعلى آل محمَّد، كما باركتَ على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنَّك حميدٌ مجيد
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Ibn Taymiyyah [d.728H]
The reason why the religion of Allaah and its rituals is vanishing, and kufr and sin are prevailing, is because of imitation of the kaafireen, just as the means of preserving all good is by following the ways and laws of the Prophets.
al-lqtidaa' 1/413
The reason why the religion of Allaah and its rituals is vanishing, and kufr and sin are prevailing, is because of imitation of the kaafireen, just as the means of preserving all good is by following the ways and laws of the Prophets.
al-lqtidaa' 1/413
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Only 2 weeks left till the month of Dhul Hijjah!!!
We all plan for the month of Ramadan; however the days of Dhul Hijjah are even more precious than the days of Ramadan. So let's prepare for it. 🥰
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No good deeds are better than what is done in these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.” Some companions of the Prophet said, “Not even jihad in the way of Allah?” The Prophet said, “Not even jihad in the way of Allah, except for a man who goes out with his life and wealth at risk and he returns with nothing.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 969
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
We all plan for the month of Ramadan; however the days of Dhul Hijjah are even more precious than the days of Ramadan. So let's prepare for it. 🥰
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No good deeds are better than what is done in these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.” Some companions of the Prophet said, “Not even jihad in the way of Allah?” The Prophet said, “Not even jihad in the way of Allah, except for a man who goes out with his life and wealth at risk and he returns with nothing.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 969
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
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Allah will not ask you about how much you spent on hajj. He won't question you about the type of visa or permit you used. But He will question how you earned your money, and if you've performed the hajj for His sake.
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Materialism, excessive spending, and luxury don't go with eeman.
Have what will suffice you and remain having zuhd (asceticism).
For the more you crave for this world, the more you'll get attached to it and the harder it will be for you to work for the Akhirah.
"The dunya is like saltwater, the more one drinks from it, the thirstier they become."
[Abu Bakr al-Tartushi (rahimahullah), Siraj al-Mamluk, 1/25]
Have what will suffice you and remain having zuhd (asceticism).
For the more you crave for this world, the more you'll get attached to it and the harder it will be for you to work for the Akhirah.
"The dunya is like saltwater, the more one drinks from it, the thirstier they become."
[Abu Bakr al-Tartushi (rahimahullah), Siraj al-Mamluk, 1/25]
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Abū Ja’far Al-Bāqir رحمه الله said:
“How evil is the brother who cares for you when you are rich and cuts you off when you are poor!”
[Al-Bidāyah Wa An-Nihāyah: 9/324]
“How evil is the brother who cares for you when you are rich and cuts you off when you are poor!”
[Al-Bidāyah Wa An-Nihāyah: 9/324]
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐡̣𝐦𝐚𝐝 رحمه الله
“One morning, Caliph al-Muʿtaṣim went to visit Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal in his prison during the ordeal of the Miḥna (the inquisition regarding the creation of the Quran).
The Caliph asked, “How are you this morning, Aḥmad?”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “I am well, O Commander of the Faithful, praise be to Allah. However, I had a dream that has disturbed me and continues to do so. I saw the Quran laid out as if dead. I washed it, shrouded it, and then prayed over it.”
al-Muʿtaṣim said, “Woe to you, Aḥmad! Can the Quran die, or are you mocking me?”
Imam Aḥmad responded, “This is what you say, that it is created, and everything created dies.”
al-Muʿtaṣim then looked at Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād, a leading figure of the inquisition and a scholar of the rulers, who said, “O Commander of the Faithful, I believe he should be flogged; nothing but the whip will discipline him!”
al-Muʿtaṣim said, “Aḥmad, do not kill yourself and answer me affirming the creation of the Quran.”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “Give me something from the Book of Allah or the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ that supports what you say.”
al-Muʿtaṣim commanded the executioner, “Strike hard, may God cut off your hand.”
The executioner struck the first lash, and Imam Aḥmad said, “Bismi Allāh (In the name of Allah)."
On the second lash, he said, “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bi Allāh (There is no power nor strength except through Allah).”
On the third lash, he declared, “The Quran is the speech of Allah, uncreated.”
With another strike, he said, “Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed for us.”
Then Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād approached Imam Aḥmad and said, “Aḥmad, whisper a word in my ear that will save you from the Caliph's punishment.”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “Rather, you come close and whisper a word in my ear that will save you from the punishment of Allah.”
Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād signaled the executioner to strike harder, and the flogging continued until Imam Aḥmad lost consciousness.”
📚 Siyar A‘lām al-Nubalā’ by -
al-Dhahabī – al-Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal
𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:
This is how our Salaf dealt with an oppressive ruler whilst also upholding the truth:
Despite this oppression and words of Kufr, Imam Aḥmad nevertheless continued to obey the Caliph in permissible matters and did not renounce his allegiance, despite the Caliph's belief in the creation of the Quran which is disbelief. The Caliph was not declared an unbeliever because his erroneous belief was seen as a misconception he had and being misled by evil scholars.
The scholars of Baghdad gathered in the reign of Al-Wāthiq (successor to al-Muʿtaṣim), to ʿAbdullāh - meaning Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal, may Allah have mercy on him - and said to him:
“The situation has worsened and spread - meaning the emergence of the opinion of the creation of the Quran and other matters - and we do not accept his leadership or authority.”
He advised them to:
“Deny with your hearts, and do not remove your hand from obedience, and do not cause harm to Muslims, and do not shed your 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 and the 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 of Muslims with you, and consider the consequences of your actions, and be patient until righteousness prevails and the evildoer finds peace.”
He said, “This - meaning withdrawing their obedience - is not correct; this 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.”
📚 Al-Sunnah by Abū Bakr al-Khallāl.
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“One morning, Caliph al-Muʿtaṣim went to visit Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal in his prison during the ordeal of the Miḥna (the inquisition regarding the creation of the Quran).
The Caliph asked, “How are you this morning, Aḥmad?”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “I am well, O Commander of the Faithful, praise be to Allah. However, I had a dream that has disturbed me and continues to do so. I saw the Quran laid out as if dead. I washed it, shrouded it, and then prayed over it.”
al-Muʿtaṣim said, “Woe to you, Aḥmad! Can the Quran die, or are you mocking me?”
Imam Aḥmad responded, “This is what you say, that it is created, and everything created dies.”
al-Muʿtaṣim then looked at Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād, a leading figure of the inquisition and a scholar of the rulers, who said, “O Commander of the Faithful, I believe he should be flogged; nothing but the whip will discipline him!”
al-Muʿtaṣim said, “Aḥmad, do not kill yourself and answer me affirming the creation of the Quran.”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “Give me something from the Book of Allah or the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ that supports what you say.”
al-Muʿtaṣim commanded the executioner, “Strike hard, may God cut off your hand.”
The executioner struck the first lash, and Imam Aḥmad said, “Bismi Allāh (In the name of Allah)."
On the second lash, he said, “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bi Allāh (There is no power nor strength except through Allah).”
On the third lash, he declared, “The Quran is the speech of Allah, uncreated.”
With another strike, he said, “Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed for us.”
Then Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād approached Imam Aḥmad and said, “Aḥmad, whisper a word in my ear that will save you from the Caliph's punishment.”
Imam Aḥmad replied, “Rather, you come close and whisper a word in my ear that will save you from the punishment of Allah.”
Ibn ʾAbī Duʾād signaled the executioner to strike harder, and the flogging continued until Imam Aḥmad lost consciousness.”
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al-Dhahabī – al-Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal
𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:
This is how our Salaf dealt with an oppressive ruler whilst also upholding the truth:
Despite this oppression and words of Kufr, Imam Aḥmad nevertheless continued to obey the Caliph in permissible matters and did not renounce his allegiance, despite the Caliph's belief in the creation of the Quran which is disbelief. The Caliph was not declared an unbeliever because his erroneous belief was seen as a misconception he had and being misled by evil scholars.
The scholars of Baghdad gathered in the reign of Al-Wāthiq (successor to al-Muʿtaṣim), to ʿAbdullāh - meaning Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal, may Allah have mercy on him - and said to him:
“The situation has worsened and spread - meaning the emergence of the opinion of the creation of the Quran and other matters - and we do not accept his leadership or authority.”
He advised them to:
“Deny with your hearts, and do not remove your hand from obedience, and do not cause harm to Muslims, and do not shed your 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 and the 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 of Muslims with you, and consider the consequences of your actions, and be patient until righteousness prevails and the evildoer finds peace.”
He said, “This - meaning withdrawing their obedience - is not correct; this 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.”
📚 Al-Sunnah by Abū Bakr al-Khallāl.
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Whoever Has Wronged His Brother...
It was narrated by Abū Hurayrah (raḍiyAllāhu 'anhu) from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he said:
"Whoever has wronged his brother, whether in regards to wealth or honour, should ask for his pardon before he pays for it [in the Afterlife] when he will have neither a dirham nor a dīnār. If he had any good deeds they will be taken and given to the one whom he wronged, or the bad deeds of the one whom he wronged will be loaded on to him."³²
If the person being backbitten is not aware of the backbiter, the backbiter should ask Allāh's pardon and forgiveness, so that the person will not be made aware of what he has done [regarding his right].
[³² Bukhārī, vol. 5, p. 73; Tirmidhī, #2421. | Book: Discipline: The Path To Spiritual Growth, p. 61 | By Imām Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdīsī [d. 689H] | Translated from the original Arabic | Dār as-Sunnah Publishers]
It was narrated by Abū Hurayrah (raḍiyAllāhu 'anhu) from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he said:
"Whoever has wronged his brother, whether in regards to wealth or honour, should ask for his pardon before he pays for it [in the Afterlife] when he will have neither a dirham nor a dīnār. If he had any good deeds they will be taken and given to the one whom he wronged, or the bad deeds of the one whom he wronged will be loaded on to him."³²
If the person being backbitten is not aware of the backbiter, the backbiter should ask Allāh's pardon and forgiveness, so that the person will not be made aware of what he has done [regarding his right].
[³² Bukhārī, vol. 5, p. 73; Tirmidhī, #2421. | Book: Discipline: The Path To Spiritual Growth, p. 61 | By Imām Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdīsī [d. 689H] | Translated from the original Arabic | Dār as-Sunnah Publishers]
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The Prophet ﷺ said: "Allah is kind and loves kindness, and He rewards for kindness in a way that He does not reward for harshness". Sahih Muslim: 2593.
From this Hadith we learn that dealing kindly and mercifully towards others, will always lead to positive results.
Contrary to that, dealing harshly and arrogantly with others, including your own children, will always lead to negative results.
A person must seek Allah's ﷻ help and continuously ask Him for patience, wisdom and good manners.
From this Hadith we learn that dealing kindly and mercifully towards others, will always lead to positive results.
Contrary to that, dealing harshly and arrogantly with others, including your own children, will always lead to negative results.
A person must seek Allah's ﷻ help and continuously ask Him for patience, wisdom and good manners.
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