How to Assess the State of Your Heart - Imām Ibn al-Qayyim
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Seek out your heart in three places:
[1] When listening to the Qur’ān,
[2] in the gatherings of [Allāh’s] remembrance [circles of knowledge], and
[3] when [alone] in privacy,
If you do not find it in these places, then ask Allāh to grant you a heart – for verily, you do not have one.”
See Al-Fawā’id [p. 479]
Action plan:
- Read the Qur’ān for at least 20 minutes daily.
- Attend at least one Islamic class per week.
- Engage in the remembrance of Allāh in private.
- Read the following supplications:
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
“O Turner of the hearts, affirm my heart upon Your religion.”
اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ قَلْبِي وَعَمَلِي
“O Allāh rectify my heart and my action”
اللهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قَلْبِي مِنْ كُلِّ سُوْءٍ
“O Allāh, purify my heart from every evil.”
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Imām Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Seek out your heart in three places:
[1] When listening to the Qur’ān,
[2] in the gatherings of [Allāh’s] remembrance [circles of knowledge], and
[3] when [alone] in privacy,
If you do not find it in these places, then ask Allāh to grant you a heart – for verily, you do not have one.”
See Al-Fawā’id [p. 479]
Action plan:
- Read the Qur’ān for at least 20 minutes daily.
- Attend at least one Islamic class per week.
- Engage in the remembrance of Allāh in private.
- Read the following supplications:
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
“O Turner of the hearts, affirm my heart upon Your religion.”
اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ قَلْبِي وَعَمَلِي
“O Allāh rectify my heart and my action”
اللهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قَلْبِي مِنْ كُلِّ سُوْءٍ
“O Allāh, purify my heart from every evil.”
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QADR♥️...
Everything (that happens) is by way of al-Qadr (Divine Decree), even when you place your hand upon your cheek.
Source: [Ibn ‘Abbas (radiAllahu ‘anhu), Khalq af’aal al-‘Ibaad by Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah), 96].
Everything (that happens) is by way of al-Qadr (Divine Decree), even when you place your hand upon your cheek.
Source: [Ibn ‘Abbas (radiAllahu ‘anhu), Khalq af’aal al-‘Ibaad by Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah), 96].
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Curing ailments through charity
Sheikh Abdul Azeem Madani once shared a fascinating story about a family in Bangalore who relied on charity as a means to cure ailments within their family.
Whenever a family member fell ill, the head of the family would consult a doctor, describe the symptoms, and inquire about the estimated cost of treatment, including consultation fees, x-rays, scans, and other medical expenses.
After receiving the estimated amount, instead of proceeding with the treatment, he would donate that exact sum to charity. Remarkably, the ailment would then be cured without medical intervention.
The Prophet sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam said : "Treat your sick by means of charity.” (reference in comments)
Sheikh Abdul Azeem Madani once shared a fascinating story about a family in Bangalore who relied on charity as a means to cure ailments within their family.
Whenever a family member fell ill, the head of the family would consult a doctor, describe the symptoms, and inquire about the estimated cost of treatment, including consultation fees, x-rays, scans, and other medical expenses.
After receiving the estimated amount, instead of proceeding with the treatment, he would donate that exact sum to charity. Remarkably, the ailment would then be cured without medical intervention.
The Prophet sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam said : "Treat your sick by means of charity.” (reference in comments)
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Hatim al-Asam -may Allah have mercy on him- said:
Not a single morning passes without as-Shaytan asking me:
“What will you eat (today)? What will you wear? Where will you live?”
I answer him: “I shall eat death ; I shall wear a shroud ; and I shall live in a grave .”
Al-Bayhaqi, Az-Zuhd al-Kabir 1/211 |531
Not a single morning passes without as-Shaytan asking me:
“What will you eat (today)? What will you wear? Where will you live?”
I answer him: “I shall eat death ; I shall wear a shroud ; and I shall live in a grave .”
Al-Bayhaqi, Az-Zuhd al-Kabir 1/211 |531
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Ayyoob عليه السلام suffered for eighteen years [1] from different kinds of ailments and diseases in his body, that no part of his body was intact and healthy except for his heart and tongue, with which he remembered Allaah. Yet he remained patient and a Believer in Allaah’s Mercy.
His illness continued for so long and because of the repugnant smell, his people deserted him.
Then he said the Du
أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ
{"Indeed, adversity has touched me..."}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 83]
Did he say: “cure me”?
No, he did not say: “cure me”, out of shyness from His Lord!
Rather, he said:
وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
{"…and you are the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy."}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 83]
You, O Allaah, are more merciful to me than I can ever be to myself!
Do you know why he did not say to Allaah: “heal me”? Because he entrusted his affair to Allaah: “O Allaah! My Maulaa (Protector)! If you know - and You are the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen - that if I stay sick is better for me, then let me be upon this sickness. But if You know that my well-being and good health is near, then indeed, distress has seized me.”
Allaahu Akbar! How simple the wordings but how great the meaning! For Allaah تعالى responded saying:
فَاسْتَجَبْنَا لَهُ فَكَشَفْنَا مَا بِهِ مِن ضُرٍّ
{So We answered his call, and We removed the distress that had afflicted him}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 84]
📑Notes:
[1] Wahb Ibn Munabbih said that Ayyoob عليه السلام suffered for three years. Anas said that he suffered for seven years and some months. Humaid said that he suffered for eighteen years. [Stories of the Prophets – Ibn Katheer]
His illness continued for so long and because of the repugnant smell, his people deserted him.
Then he said the Du
aa. A Duaa which does not even take a quarter of a line to write:أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ
{"Indeed, adversity has touched me..."}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 83]
Did he say: “cure me”?
No, he did not say: “cure me”, out of shyness from His Lord!
Rather, he said:
وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
{"…and you are the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy."}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 83]
You, O Allaah, are more merciful to me than I can ever be to myself!
Do you know why he did not say to Allaah: “heal me”? Because he entrusted his affair to Allaah: “O Allaah! My Maulaa (Protector)! If you know - and You are the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen - that if I stay sick is better for me, then let me be upon this sickness. But if You know that my well-being and good health is near, then indeed, distress has seized me.”
Allaahu Akbar! How simple the wordings but how great the meaning! For Allaah تعالى responded saying:
فَاسْتَجَبْنَا لَهُ فَكَشَفْنَا مَا بِهِ مِن ضُرٍّ
{So We answered his call, and We removed the distress that had afflicted him}
📚[Surah al-Anbiyaa (21): 84]
📑Notes:
[1] Wahb Ibn Munabbih said that Ayyoob عليه السلام suffered for three years. Anas said that he suffered for seven years and some months. Humaid said that he suffered for eighteen years. [Stories of the Prophets – Ibn Katheer]
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Abdur-Raḥmān as-Sa'dī (rahimahullāh) said :
Strive constantly in all your endeavors and affairs. Keep your mind open to any and every benefit - whether religious or worldly.
Source : Majmū’ Mu'allafātihi, 21/258.
Strive constantly in all your endeavors and affairs. Keep your mind open to any and every benefit - whether religious or worldly.
Source : Majmū’ Mu'allafātihi, 21/258.
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بســـم الله الرحمن الرحيم
✏️ Ibnul Qayyim رحمه الله تعالى:
“Everything around you is a witness for you, when you engage in the remembrance of Allâh. The land, the mountains and the ground will testify for you on the day of judgment. Increase those witnesses for yourself for that day.”
📓 [الوابل الصيب - ٨١]
✏️ Ibnul Qayyim رحمه الله تعالى:
“Everything around you is a witness for you, when you engage in the remembrance of Allâh. The land, the mountains and the ground will testify for you on the day of judgment. Increase those witnesses for yourself for that day.”
📓 [الوابل الصيب - ٨١]
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Forwarded from Authentic Duas
One of the most common complaints people have today is the absence of support, the harm caused by others, and the anxieties and evil whispers of the soul and the devil.
The Sunnah of reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas and the Mu’awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq and An-Nas), 3 times each, in the morning and evening comes to emphasize, day and night:
In Surah Al-Ikhlas, we are reminded that Allah is As-Samad (The Self-Sufficient, The Eternal Refuge), who never abandons us. If we lose human support, Allah’s support is endless and everlasting!
In Surah Al-Falaq, we are taught that people’s harm is under Allah’s control. So, seek refuge in Allah from their evil and trust that Allah is your Protector and your Safe Haven.
Then in Surah An-Nas, we are shown that anxiety and whispers come from the devils among both humans and jinn. With Allah, and by being close to Him, we gain strength, rise above these whispers, and repel all harm by the permission of our Lord ﷻ.
The Sunnah of reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas and the Mu’awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq and An-Nas), 3 times each, in the morning and evening comes to emphasize, day and night:
In Surah Al-Ikhlas, we are reminded that Allah is As-Samad (The Self-Sufficient, The Eternal Refuge), who never abandons us. If we lose human support, Allah’s support is endless and everlasting!
In Surah Al-Falaq, we are taught that people’s harm is under Allah’s control. So, seek refuge in Allah from their evil and trust that Allah is your Protector and your Safe Haven.
Then in Surah An-Nas, we are shown that anxiety and whispers come from the devils among both humans and jinn. With Allah, and by being close to Him, we gain strength, rise above these whispers, and repel all harm by the permission of our Lord ﷻ.
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Ibn al-Jawzi (Rahimahullāh) mentions a proverb of the ancients:
وذكر الحكماء في أمثالهم قالوا :
قيل للذئب ما بالك تعدو أسرع من الكلب
فقال لأني أعدو لنفسي والكلب يعدو لصاحبه.
A wolf was asked: "How is it that you can run faster than a dog?"
The wolf said: "Because I run for my own sake, and the dog runs for the sake of its owner."
Source : ["Kitab al-Adhkiyaa", 1/115].
Meaning: If you do something for yourself, you will do it better. Nobody will do your work for you with the same level of dedication as you would.
#SubhanALLAH n ALLAH knows best.
وذكر الحكماء في أمثالهم قالوا :
قيل للذئب ما بالك تعدو أسرع من الكلب
فقال لأني أعدو لنفسي والكلب يعدو لصاحبه.
A wolf was asked: "How is it that you can run faster than a dog?"
The wolf said: "Because I run for my own sake, and the dog runs for the sake of its owner."
Source : ["Kitab al-Adhkiyaa", 1/115].
Meaning: If you do something for yourself, you will do it better. Nobody will do your work for you with the same level of dedication as you would.
#SubhanALLAH n ALLAH knows best.
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Listen to others with an open heart and a sincere intention to understand, not with the aim of finding faults or seeking avenues for criticism. Verily, the truth is not confined to you or those who align with you—it may come from anyone, regardless of their background. Be sincere in your dealings and show compassion and mercy towards the youth (shabaab), for they are in need of guidance, wisdom, and a nurturing hand. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever does not show mercy to our young or acknowledge the rights of our elders is not one of us.' (Sunan Abi Dawood, 4943). Let this be a reminder to cultivate sincerity and mercy in all interactions.
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How to recognise the devils from amongst mankind | Sh. Ibn al-'Uthaymeen Raḥimahullāh
Sh. Ibn al-'Uthaymeen was asked how can one recognise the devils from amongst mankind?? He Raḥimahullāh, replied beautifully and said:
“Whoever calls you towards evil and shamelessness then he is the *DEVIL* (from amongst mankind).”
● [لقاء الباب المفتوح ٦٧]
Choose your friend wisely and do not accompany human Shayāṭeen
Sh. Ibn al-'Uthaymeen was asked how can one recognise the devils from amongst mankind?? He Raḥimahullāh, replied beautifully and said:
“Whoever calls you towards evil and shamelessness then he is the *DEVIL* (from amongst mankind).”
● [لقاء الباب المفتوح ٦٧]
Choose your friend wisely and do not accompany human Shayāṭeen
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Forwarded from PREPARING FOR AAKHIRAH
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Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If I had not found it hard for my followers or the people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak for every prayer."
Sahih al-Bukhari 887
'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu 'Atiq said: "My father told me: 'I heard 'Aishah say, (narrating) from the Prophet (ﷺ): "Siwak is a means of purification for the mouth and is pleasing to the Lord."
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Sahih al-Bukhari 887
'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu 'Atiq said: "My father told me: 'I heard 'Aishah say, (narrating) from the Prophet (ﷺ): "Siwak is a means of purification for the mouth and is pleasing to the Lord."
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
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✒ Make Ākhirah Your Concern And Dunyā Will Come To You
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-'Alaihi Wa Sallam said:
“Whoever makes Hereafter (Ākhirah) his goal, Allāh will GATHER his AFFAIRS for him and make him CONTENT in his HEART and the WORLD (Dunyā) will come to him SUBMISSIVELY.”
● [سنن إبن ماجه كتاب الزهد ٤١٠٥ ، صححه الألباني]
Translated By: Sameeullaah Sameeullaah (Aboo Maryamm)
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-'Alaihi Wa Sallam said:
“Whoever makes Hereafter (Ākhirah) his goal, Allāh will GATHER his AFFAIRS for him and make him CONTENT in his HEART and the WORLD (Dunyā) will come to him SUBMISSIVELY.”
● [سنن إبن ماجه كتاب الزهد ٤١٠٥ ، صححه الألباني]
Translated By: Sameeullaah Sameeullaah (Aboo Maryamm)
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Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If I had not found it hard for my followers or the people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak for every prayer."
Sahih al-Bukhari 887
'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu 'Atiq said: "My father told me: 'I heard 'Aishah say, (narrating) from the Prophet (ﷺ): "Siwak is a means of purification for the mouth and is pleasing to the Lord."
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Sahih al-Bukhari 887
'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu 'Atiq said: "My father told me: 'I heard 'Aishah say, (narrating) from the Prophet (ﷺ): "Siwak is a means of purification for the mouth and is pleasing to the Lord."
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
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#Grey_hair_in_Islam
Amr b. Shu'aib, on his father's authority, told that his grandfather reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not pluck out grey hair. If any believer grows a grey hair in Islam, he will have light on the Day of Resurrection.”
Another version says, “Allah will record on his behalf a good deed for it, and will blot out a sin for it.”
[Graded: Hasan Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albani in Sunan Abi Dawud 4202]
Narrated by Amr bin 'Abasah:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever develops some gray hair in the cause of Allah, it shall be a light for him in the Day of Judgement.”
[Abu 'Eisa (At-Tirmidhi) said: 'This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib' in Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1635]
Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Grey hair is the light of the believer; no man turns grey in Islam but for each grey hair he will have one hasanah and he will be raised in status one degree.”
[Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah, 1243]
Narrated by Faddaalah ibn ‘Ubayd (may Allah be pleased with him):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Grey hair is light on the face of the Muslim, so whoever wishes, let him pluck out his light.”
[Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah, 1244]
Amr b. Shu'aib, on his father's authority, told that his grandfather reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not pluck out grey hair. If any believer grows a grey hair in Islam, he will have light on the Day of Resurrection.”
Another version says, “Allah will record on his behalf a good deed for it, and will blot out a sin for it.”
[Graded: Hasan Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albani in Sunan Abi Dawud 4202]
Narrated by Amr bin 'Abasah:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever develops some gray hair in the cause of Allah, it shall be a light for him in the Day of Judgement.”
[Abu 'Eisa (At-Tirmidhi) said: 'This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib' in Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1635]
Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Grey hair is the light of the believer; no man turns grey in Islam but for each grey hair he will have one hasanah and he will be raised in status one degree.”
[Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah, 1243]
Narrated by Faddaalah ibn ‘Ubayd (may Allah be pleased with him):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Grey hair is light on the face of the Muslim, so whoever wishes, let him pluck out his light.”
[Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah, 1244]
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Forwarded from Authentic Duas
💠What to do when:
➡️ You are jobless/laid-off?
➡️ You are single/divorced/widowed?
➡️ You are homeless or cannot afford the rent?
⏩ Say what Moosaa عليه السلام had said:
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
{My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me}
📚 [Surah al-Qasas (28): 24]
⚡For Allaah جل وعلا then provided him with a job (shepherd), a wife, and a place to stay.
الحمد لله الذي بنعمته تتم الصالحات
🌴Praise is for Allaah (Alone) by Whose grace good deeds are completed
➡️ You are jobless/laid-off?
➡️ You are single/divorced/widowed?
➡️ You are homeless or cannot afford the rent?
⏩ Say what Moosaa عليه السلام had said:
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
{My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me}
📚 [Surah al-Qasas (28): 24]
⚡For Allaah جل وعلا then provided him with a job (shepherd), a wife, and a place to stay.
الحمد لله الذي بنعمته تتم الصالحات
🌴Praise is for Allaah (Alone) by Whose grace good deeds are completed
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