"The closest a servant is to his Lord is when he is in prostration." • [رواه مسلم ٢٨٤]

Sheikh Uthaymīn رحمه الله stated: "This is because he has placed his forehead (face) - the highest and most honourable part of his body - down into the ground where people treat upon with their feet, in doing so he demonstrates the perfection of subservience to Allāh."

The one standing up is actually higher up physically than the one down in prostration, however since the prostrating one humbled himself to Allāh, consequently Allāh raised him and so he is actually closer to Allāh."

So if is appropriate you make plentiful supplication in these prostrations - whether obligatory or supererogatory prayers -, and you supplicate for whatever you wish (after completing the prescribed supplications) as long as it's not a sin or cutting the ties of kinship.

So a student of knowledge may ask, "O' Allāh increase me in knowledge and grant me understanding and memorisation", the one building a house may ask, "O' Allāh aid me in the completion of the house", the youth may ask "O' Allāh grant me a wife", ... and so on."

● [صفة الصلاة (بتصرف يسير) للشيخ العثيمين ص ٤٢١]

SubhanAllah. Most of us forget this b4 memorising Qur'an.

Umar ibn Al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه said:

"Don't be fooled by a person's recitation of the Quran, for it is only words that are uttered. Rather, look at the one who acts in accordance to it."

(Sunan Sa'eed bin Mansoor)

Anas ibn Malik reported: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, should I tie my camel and trust in Allah, or should I leave her untied and trust in Allah?

” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Tie her and trust in Allah.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2517

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Those who deal mercifully with others, Allah will deal mercifully with them, therefore, show mercy to those on Earth so that the one in the Heavens may show you mercy.”

The Hadith is very simple and straightforward, if we don’t show mercy and compassion to each other, especially during times of hardship and calamity, we risk losing the most important mercy that matters to us, and that is, the mercy of Allah upon us.

This is a serious matter. Stop cursing each other and stop hating each other, Allah ﷻ made us believers and He commanded us to maintain the tie of brotherhood with each other. So adhere to His command, and avoid the path of the Shaytaan, the path of hatred and arguments.

May Allah ﷻ not hold us to account for what the ignorant and foolish amongst us have done. Aameen

Subhaan Allaah don't neglect Salah

🕌 Beneficial Advice For Jummah

1⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “It is recommended to leave early to go to the Masjid on the day of Jumu’ah and when one enters pray two units of prayer for tahiyyat al-Masjid.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ١٩٦/١]

2⃣ Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) said: “It is more right for the one who comes on Jumu’ah that he busy himself with prayer up until the Imaam comes out [to give the khutbah]...”

● [مجموع الفتاوى ١٨٩/٢٤]

3⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “From the rulings of Jumu’ah is that whoever comes to the Masjid whilst the Imaam is giving the khutbah, he should not sit until he has prayed two light units of prayer.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ١٩٨/١]

5⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “From the rulings of Jumu’ah prayer is that it is not permissible to speak whilst the Imaam is giving the khutbah.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ١٩٨/١]

6⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan said (حفظه الله) : “Whoever enters [the Masjid] whilst the Imaam is giving the khutbah, then he should not greet [anyone].”

● [الملخص الفقهي ٢٠٠/١]

7⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “It is not permissible for him (i.e. the one who is sitting and listening during the khutbah) to fidget with his hand, foot, beard, clothing or other than that.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ٢٠٠/١]

8⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “Likewise, he should not turn right or left and become busy with looking at the people - or other than that - as that will distract him from listening to the khutbah. Rather, he should turn to the khateeb just like the Sahaabah (radee Allaahu ‘anhum) used to turn towards the Prophet (sal Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) during the khutbah.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ٢٠٠/١]

9⃣ Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “If he sneezes then he should praise Allaah secretly (i.e. quietly) between him and himself (i.e. so that no one hears).”

● [الملخص الفقهي ٢٠٠/١]

🔟 Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله) said: “It is permissible to speak before and after the khutbah, and when the Imaam sits between the khutbatayn (i.e. the two sermons) for a legal benefit. However, one should not speak about worldly affairs.”

● [الملخص الفقهي ٢٠١/١]

1⃣1⃣ Prophet ﷺ said: “If one of you yawns on Friday (during the Khutbah), let him change from the place he’s sitting to another.”

● [صحيح بن خزيمة : مختصر المختصر من المسند الصحيح ١٨١٩]

1⃣2⃣ Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) said: “The Hour of Response in it (i.e. Friday) is like the Night of Decree in Ramadaan.”

● [زاد المعاد ٣٩٨/١]

1⃣3⃣ Ibn Mas'ood رضي الله عنه said: The leader of all days is Friday and the leader of all months is Ramaḍān.

● [ابن أبي شيبه في المصنف ٥٥٥٢]

1⃣4⃣ Ibn Masud رضي الله عنه said :

"Lengthening the prayer and shortening the khutbah is a sign of a man's fiqh (understanding)."

● [الطبراني في الكبير٩٤٩٤]

1⃣5⃣ Imām al-Barbahārī (رحمه الله) : “ whoever abandons Friday and congregational prayers in mosque without an excuse is an innovator.”

● [شرح السنة ٢\١٧٧]

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever takes the money of the people with the intention of repaying it, Allah will repay it on his behalf, and whoever takes it in order to spoil it, then Allah will spoil him."

ہم سے عبدالعزیز بن عبداللہ اویسی نے بیان کیا ، ان سے سلیمان بن بلال نے بیان کیا ، ان سے ثور بن زید نے ، ان سے ابو غیث نے اور ان سے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا جو کوئی لوگوں کا مال قرض کے طور پر ادا کرنے کی نیت سے لیتا ہے تو اللہ تعالیٰ بھی اس کی طرف سے ادا کرے گا اور جو کوئی نہ دینے کے لیے لے ، تو اللہ تعالیٰ بھی اس کو تباہ کر دے گا ۔

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأُوَيْسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْغَيْثِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَخَذَ أَمْوَالَ النَّاسِ يُرِيدُ أَدَاءَهَا أَدَّى اللَّهُ عَنْهُ، وَمَنْ أَخَذَ يُرِيدُ إِتْلاَفَهَا أَتْلَفَهُ اللَّهُ ‏"‌‏.‏
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2387

Imām al-Barbahārī (d. 329 AH) stated in his famous work, Sharḥ al-Sunnah:

💎If you see a man sitting with the people of desires, warn him and make him aware. If he sits with them once again after having been made aware, be cautious of him, for indeed he is a person of desires.💎

https://twitter.com/MuneebSomali/status/1790059344811163812?t=2IeJSEEajVZz_tY1NJo6AA&s=19

Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:

“How strange does it seem, that these tests which weigh a ton on our chest today will one day elevate us.

Elevate us so high, that we will thank Allāh.

We will thank Him for testing us, for loving us and for giving us more than anyone could imagine.”

[Al-Fawā’id | Pg. 119]

In the era of social media, it is possible for a Muslim to lose his or her footing, becoming engrossed; may Allah grant us all safety. Here are some beneficial things that a Muslim can spend the day doing.

This small translation is old, but hopefully, it is of some value:

https://x.com/abuadamfinch/status/1100186844640280576

Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawzeeyah said:

‘If a person established the Uboodeeyah (servitude of worship) of Sabr (patience) as is necessary, then Allaah changes an affliction for him to an appropriate benefit and a favour.

Transforms a calamity to an award, a disliked matter becomes beloved. Since indeed Allaah Azza wa Jal does not trial a slave to destroy him But in fact, He trials him to test his patience and his servitude of worship of Allaah.

Indeed Allaah Ta’ala has Uboodeeyah (servitude of worship) upon the slave during times of hardships just as Allaah has Uboodeeyah during times of ease.

Allaah has Uboodeeyah upon him regarding matters which the slave dislikes just as Allaah has Uboodeeyah regarding matters which Allaah loves. Most of the creation are given Uboodeeyah in matters they love.

However, the issue is being granted the ability of Uboodeeyah in matters the slave dislikes. There is a variation in the different levels of the worshippers of Allaah, and in accordance with those levels will be their levels with Allaah Ta’ala.’

[Al-waabil as-Sayib 11-12]

https://followingthesunnah.com/uboodeeyah-servitude-of-worship-of-sabr-patience/

🖋Al Walā' wal Barā'

Abdullah ibn Umar رضي الله عنه‎ said:

"I swear to Allah, if I have fasted all day without eating, prayed all night without sleeping, if I have spent all my wealth for the sake of Allah. And if I had died that day but in my heart there wasn’t love (al-Walaa’) for those who obeyed Allah nor hate (al-Baraa’) for those who disobeyed Allah, none of these deeds would bring me benefits at all."

📚[Ihyā ‘Ulūm al-Dīn, 2/195]

I read a book that said:

"To understand what life is, you have to visit 3 locations:

The hospital.

The prison.

The cemetery.

At the hospital, you will understand that nothing is more beautiful than health.

In prison, you'll see that freedom is the most precious thing.

At the cemetery, you will realize that life is worth nothing, the ground we walk on today, will be our roof

"Hiring" Imams

We are living in times in which many young and good seekers of knowledge are coming out, they are upon the Sunnah, they promote what is right and forbid what is wrong, they are eager to help the community and have dedicated their entire life, all hours of their day, to learn Islam and serve Muslims as well as the community at large.

In today's dynamics, many Islamic institutions are run by people who have very little knowledge of Islam, and for this reason, many conflicts will take place which will end up with these institutions "firing" the Imam. If the Imam does not compromise at times some of the most basic foundations of Islam to make those in charge of these institutions happy, they will find themselves at major odds.

One thing I will point out is that many reputable Islamic scholars in history maintained their own business and trade while seeking Islamic knowledge, such personalities became highly influential and have contributed to Islam in great ways. They were not at the mercy of a board of directors or other such issues that would detract them from performing their role comprehensively and correctly.

Islamic institutions are not free from issues that any other business or corporation faces, they are run by humans, not angels. Conflicts and a corruption will be present, and again, I emphasize, such things are not unique to Muslims, they happen in churches, not-for-profit organizations, for profit and all others.

For this reason, I feel that it is important for those of us who are seeking Islamic knowledge, with the aim and sincere intention to better themselves and those around them, to maintain our own trades, and not make our source of livelihood depend on a paycheque from the local Masjid or whomever else. It is better to stay independent and teach Islam properly, than to be an employee who does the bidding of people who are sometimes far from practicing Islam properly.

“Do not show off concerning acts of generosity you give to people regarding religious and worldly needs, seeking fame by doing so, to display your superiority above them by boasting about your generosity.

Rather, be kind to people, as much as you can, try and forget your acts of kindness towards them, and never seek a reward for these good acts except from Allah.”

~ Shaykh Abdur Rahman Nasir al-Sa'di رحمه الله

[Tafsir Surah al-Muddaththir, 74:6]

YOUR LIFE SPAN IS BETWEEN 60 & 70 YEARS.

The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The lifespan for my Ummah is from sixty to seventy years and very few surpass this”

Imams Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah (rahimahumallah) have recorded this Hadith on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu). Imam Tirmidhi declared the Hadith sound (hasan) and Imam Ibn Hibban has authenticated the Hadith. (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2331-3550, Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 4236 and Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 2980).

AL WAHYAIN CENTRE.
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦.
Striving to be upon Salafiyyah.

_Sayyiduna Yasar ibn ‘Abd رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah ﷺ said:_

*“There is no harm in possessing wealth for the one who fears [Allah Ta’ala], but good health for those who fear Allah is even better than wealth, and cheerfulness is a bounty.”*

*_(Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 2141)_*

Where is your heart?

"Whoever is not pleased by what pleases the believers and is not saddened by what saddens the believers is not one of them."
«ومن ‌لم ‌يسره ‌ما ‌يسر المؤمنين ويسوءه ما يسوء المؤمنين فليس منهم».

Imam Ibn Taymiyyah, "Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā," vol. 10, page 128.

One of the greatest reasons for blessings during the day is to read the Qur'an

Shaykh Sulayman Ar-Ruhayli حفظه الله

Behave Well In Your Private Life And Allaah Will Make Your Public Life Excellent.

Take Care Of What Is Between You And Allaah, And He Will Take Care Of What Is Between You And The People.

Work For Your Hereafter And Allaah Will Suffice Your Affairs In This World.

Sell Your Worldly Life For Your Hereafter And You Will Profit In Them Both Together, And Do Not Sell Your Hereafter For Your Worldly Life Or You Will Lose Them Both Together.

[Sufyan Ath-Thawri رحمه الله, H‌ilyat Al-Awliya‌ 7/35]