Shaykh Aziz Farhan حفظه الله said:

"It is authentically reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite during the Sunnah prayer of Fajr and the Sunnah prayer of Maghrib: *"Say, O disbelievers"* (*Surah Al-Kafirun*) and *"Say, He is Allah, [who is] One"* (*Surah Al-Ikhlas*).

The scholars mentioned that the wisdom behind this is to begin and end the day with the affirmation of monotheism, as a reminder to renew one's faith at all times."

⚡ Fear the supplication of the oppressed. You might not see it coming (quickly), but when it does come, you won’t find respite or escape.

👉HADEETH #1
The Prophet ﷺ said:

اِتَّقُوا اَلظُّلْمَ, فَإِنَّ اَلظُّلْمَ ظُلُمَاتٌ يَوْمَ اَلْقِيَامَةِ

❝Beware of oppression, for oppression will be excessive darkness on the Day of Judgment.❞
📚[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (2447) and Saheeh Muslim (2578, 2579) and the wordings are his]

👉HADEETH #2
Narrated Ibn Abbaas رضي الله عنهما: The Prophet ﷺ sent Muaadh to Yemen and said: ❝Beware of the supplication of the oppressed, for indeed there is no barrier between his supplication and Allaah.❞
📚[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1496, 2448, 3059, 4347) and Saheeh Muslim (19)]

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Some examples of how strongly the supplication of the oppressed is answered:

👉HADEETH #3
Narrated Jaabir bin Samurah: The People of Koofaa complained against Sad to Umar and the Umar dismissed him and appointed Ammaar as their chief. They lodged many complaints against Sad and even they alleged that he did not pray properly. Umar sent for him and said: “O Abaa Is-haaq! These people claim that you do not pray properly.” Sad said: "By Allaah, I used to pray with them a prayer similar to that of Allaah's Messenger ﷺ and I never reduced anything of it. I used to prolong the first two Rakaat of Ishaa prayer and shorten the last two Rakaat.” Umar said: “O Abaa Is-haaq, this was what I thought about you.” And then he sent one or more persons with him to Koofaa so as to ask the people about him. So they went there and did not leave any Masjid without asking about him. All the people praised him till they came to the Masjid of the tribe of Banee Abs; one of the men called Usama bin Qataadah with a surname of Aba Sada stood up and said: “As you have put us under an oath; I am bound to tell you that Sad never went himself with the army and never distributed (the war booty) equally and never did justice in legal verdicts.” (On hearing it) Sad said: "I pray to Allaah for three things: O Allaah! If this slave of yours is a liar and got up for showing off, give him a long life, increase his poverty and put him to trials.” (And so it happened). Later on when that person was asked how he was, he used to reply that he was an old man in trial as the result of Sad's curse. Abdul Malik, the sub narrator, said that he had seen him afterwards and his eyebrows were overhanging his eyes owing to old age and he used to tease and hit the small girls in the way.
📚[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (755)]

👉HADEETH #4
Urwah Ibn al-Zubair رضي الله عنهما reported: Arwa bint Aus brought a suit against Saeed Ibn Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufail رضي الله عنه. She complained to Marwaan Ibn al-Hakam that he (Saeed) had wrongfully taken possession of a portion of her land. Saeed said: “How can I take a portion out of her land while I have heard a denunciation from the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ.” Marwaan asked him: “What did you hear from the Messenger of Allaah?” He said: “I heard the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ saying: ❝He who takes a span of land unjustly will be made to wear seven earths round his neck on the Day of Resurrection.❞” Marwaan said to him: “I don't seek any more proof from you after this.” Saeed supplicated: “O Allaah! If she is a liar, deprive her of her eye sight and cause her to die in her land.” Urwah said: “She did not die till she became blind. While she was walking in her land (concerning which the dispute arose) she fell down into a pit and died.”
📚[Saheeh Muslim (1610). In another narration of Saheeh Muslim, Muhammad Ibn Zaid Ibn Abdullah Ibn Umar said that he had seen Arwa blind, feeling for on the walls with her hand and saying: “I am ruined by the curse of Sa`eed.” Later she fell in a well in the same disputed land and died.]

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Poem:

لا تـظـلـمـن إذا مـا كـنـت مـقــتــدرا...
فــظـلـم آخــره يـقـضـي إلـى الـنـدم
واحـذر أخـي مـن الـمـظـلـوم دعــوتـه...
لا تـأخـذنـك سـهـام الـلـيـل فـي الـظـلـم
تـنـام عـيـنـاك والـمـظـلـوم مـنــتــبـه...
يـدعـو عـلـيـك وعــيـن الله لـم تــنـم
لا شـك دعــوة مـظـلـوم تـحــل بـها...
دار الـهـوان ودار الــذل والـنـقـم

👉Oppress not even when you are capable...
For oppression in the end leads to regret.

👉Beware O brother of the Duaa of the oppressed...
That you may not be struck by the arrows of the night (i.e. Duaas made) in the darkness (which do not misses their target).

👉You might be sleeping while the oppressed is awake...
Praying against you, and the eyes of Allaah do not sleep.

👉 No doubt that with the prayers of the oppressed - are opened for you...
The doors of shame, humiliation and suffering.

ANGEL OR DEVIL

If you're riding a means of transport, isolate yourself on your journey with Allah and remembering Him. Allah’s Messenger (Sallallaahu Alaihiwasallam) said,

"There is not a rider who isolates himself during his journey with Allah and in His remembrance, except that an Angel follows him, and one does not isolate himself with [blameworthy] poetry, or backbiting and tale-carrying except that Shaytān follows him.

Sahee Al Jaami 5706

In his famous hadith collection, al-Haakim (rahimahullah) recorded:

[عن المسور بن مخرمة أنه سمع عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه يقول: تعلموا سورة البقرة وسورة النساء وسورة المائدة وسورة الحج وسورة النور، فإن فيهن الفرائض]

'Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiyAllahu ‘anhu) said:

Learn surah al-Baqarah, surah al-Nisa', surah al-Ma'idah, surah al-Hajj, and surah al-Noor, for they contain the obligatory deeds.

[Mustadrak al-Haakim 2/395. al-Haakim said, "It is sahih according to the conditions of al-Bukhari and Muslim, though neither of them included it in their collections." al-Dhahabi agreed with al-Haakim's grading.]

Umar bin Khattab رضی الله عنه said:

1. "Do not speak about that which does not concern you.

2. Know your enemy and be wary of your friend, except for the trustworthy one.

3. No one is trustworthy, except for the person who fears Allaah.

4. Do not walk with the evildoer, lest he teaches you some of his wickedness; and do not reveal your secrets to him.

5. When you consult others in your affairs, consult only those who fear Allaah."

[صفات الصفوة جلد رقم ١، صحفة ١٤٩]

The Meaning of Al-Hamd

Abu Jafar bin Jarir رضي الله عنه said, "The meaning of
الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(Al-Hamdu Lillah) (all praise and thanks be to Allah) is: all thanks are due purely to Allah, alone, not any of the objects that are being worshipped instead of Him, nor any of His creation. These thanks are due to Allah's innumerable favors and bounties, that only He knows the amount of. Allah's bounties include creating the tools that help the creation worship Him, the physical bodies with which they are able to implement His commands, the sustenance that He provides them in this life, and the comfortable life He has granted them, without anything or anyone compelling Him to do so. Allah also warned His creation and alerted them about the means and methods with which they can earn eternal dwelling in the residence of everlasting happiness. All thanks and praise are due to Allah for these favors from beginning to end."

Further, Ibn Jarir commented on the Ayah,

الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(Al-Hamdu Lillah), that it means, "A praise that Allah praised Himself with, indicating to His servants that they too should praise Him, as if Allah had said, Say: All thanks and praise is due to Allah.' It was said that the statement,

الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(All praise and thanks be to Allah), entails praising Allah by mentioning His most beautiful Names and most honorable Attributes. When one proclaims, All thanks are due to Allah,' he will be thanking Him for His favors and bounties."

☆The Difference between Praise and Thanks
Hamd is more general, in that it is a statement of praise for one's characteristics, or for what he has done. Thanks are given for what was done, not merely for characteristics.

☆The Statements of the Salaf about Al-Hamd
Hafs mentioned that Umar said to Ali, "We know La ilaha illallah, Subhan Allah and Allahu Akbar. What about Al-Hamdu Lillah" Ali said, "A statement that Allah liked for Himself, was pleased with for Himself and He likes that it be repeated." Also, Ibn Abbas said, "Al-Hamdu Lillah is the statement of appreciation. When the servant says Al-Hamdu Lillah, Allah says, My servant has praised Me." Ibn Abi Hatim recorded this Hadith.

☆The Virtues of Al-Hamd
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal recorded that Al-Aswad bin Sari said, "I said, O Messenger of Allah ﷺ ! Should I recite to you words of praise for My Lord, the Exalted, that I have collected' He said,

«أَمَا إِنَّ رَبَّكَ يُحِبُّ الْحَمْدَ»

(Verily, your Lord likes Al-Hamd.)"

An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith. Furthermore, Abu Isa At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah recorded that Musa bin Ibrahim bin Kathir related that Talhah bin Khirash said that Jabir bin Abdullah said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

«أَفْضَلُ الذِّكْرِ لَا إِلهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَأَفْضَلُ الدُّعَاءِ الْحَمْدُدِلله»

(The best Dhikr (remembering Allah) is La ilaha illallah and the best supplication is Al-Hamdu Lillah.)

At-Tirmidhi said that this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Also, Ibn Majah recorded that Anas bin Malik رضي الله عنه said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

«مَا أَنْعَمَ اللهُ عَلَى عَبْدٍنِعْمَةً فَقَالَ: الْحَمْدُ للهِ، إِلَّا كَانَ الَّذِي أَعْطَى أَفْضَلَ مِمَّا أَخَذَ»

(No servant is blessed by Allah and says,Al-Hamdu Lillah', except that what he was given is better than that which he has himself acquired.) Further, in his Sunan, Ibn Majah recorded that Ibn Umar said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

«إِنَّ عَبْدًا مِنْ عِبَادِ اللهِ قَالَ:يَا رَبِّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ كَمَا يَنْبَغِي لِجَلَالِ وَجْهِكَ وَعَظِيمِ سُلْطَانِكَ. فَعَضَلَتْ بِالْمَلَكَيْنِ فَلَمْ يَدْرِيَا كَيْفَ يَكْتُبَانِهَا فَصَعِدَا إِلَى اللهِ فَقَالَا: يَا رَبَّنَا إِنَّ عَبْدًا قَدْ قَالَ مَقَالَةً لَا نَدْرِي كَيْفَ نَكْتُبُهَا، قَالَ اللهُ، وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا قَالَ عَبْدُهُ: مَاذَا قَالَ عَبْدِي؟ قَالَا: يَا رَبِّ إِنَّهُ قَالَ: لَكَ الْحَمْدُ يَا رَبِّ كَمَا يَنْبَغِي لِجَلَالِ وَجْهِكَ وَعَظِيمِ سُلْطَانِكَ. فَقَالَ اللهُ لَهُمَا: اكْتُبَاهَا كَمَا قَالَ عَبْدِي، حَتَّى يَلْقَانِي فَأَجْزِيهِ بِهَا.»

(A servant of Allah once said, O Allah! Yours is the Hamd that is suitable for the grace of Your Face and the greatness of Your Supreme Authority.' The two angels were confused as to how to write these words. They ascended to Allah and said, O our Lord! A servant has just uttered a statement and we are unsure how to record it for him.' Allah said while having more knowledge in what His servant has said, 'What did My servant say' They said, He said, O Allah! Yours is the Hamd that is suitable for the grace of Your Face and the greatness of Your Supreme Authority.' Allah said to them, `Write it as My servant has said it, until he meets Me and then I shall reward him for it.)

Tafsir ibn kathir رحمه الله

رضي الله عنهم اجمعين

LYING IS PROHIBITED🚫

Shaykh-ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:

“All sorts of lying against a person is prohibited, whether it is a lie against a Muslim or a Non-Muslim, a righteous person or a sinner, however inventing a lie against a Muslim is WORSE, rather all of the lies are ḤARĀM.”

Source: Majmoo’ Al-Fatawā مجموع الفتاوى ٢٨/٢٢٣

Allah’s Favors Upon You

A hadith states: “Look at one who is lower than you, and do not look at one who is above you. For indeed that is more worthy that you not belittle Allah’s favors upon you.”

[Bukhari, vol. 11, pg. 276, Muslim 2963 and Tirmidhi 2515, Book: The Refinement of Character, pg. 94, Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (rahimahullah)]

Abu Hurairah (radiyAllahu ‘anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,

"Look at those who are inferior to you and do not look at those who are superior to you, for this will keep you from belittling Allah's favour to you."

This is the wording in Sahih Muslim.

[al-Bukhari and Muslim].

The narration in al-Bukhari is: Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

"When one of you looks at someone who is superior to him in property and appearance, he should look at someone who is inferior to him".

[Riyad as-Salihin, 466, In-Book Reference: Introduction, Hadith 466]

This!

➡️➡️Wearing branded clothes and bragging about it, looking down upon people.

Fāṭima (may Allāh be pleased with her) reported that the Messenger ﷺ said: “Some of the worst people of my nation are those who are nourished with all kinds of blessings – those who request all types of food and all types of clothes and brag about it.”

" إن من شرار أمتي الذين غذوا بالنعيم، الذين يطلبون ألوان الطعام وألوان الثياب، يتشدقون بالكلام ".

أخرجه أحمد في " الزهد " (ص - 77) وابن أبي الدنيا في " الجوع " (ق 9 / 1) وابن عدي في " الكامل " (ق 249 / 1) وأبو الحسين الأبنوسي في " الفوائد "

Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī, Silsilah ʾl-Aḥādīth ʾl-Ṣaḥīḥah #1891 4/512
ناصر الدين الألباني، السلسلة الصحيحة #١٨٩١ ٤/٥١٢

Tammam ibn Muhammad al-Dimishqi, Fawāʾid #1683 2/258
تمام بن محمد الدمشقي، فوائد #١٦٨٣ ٢/٢٥٨

Imām Aḥmad, al-Zuhd #402 1/66
أحمد إبن حنبل، الزهد #٤٠٢ ١/٦٦

Ibn Abī ʾl-Dunyā, al-Jawʿ #173 1/113
ابن أبي الدنيا، الجوع #١٧٣ ١/١١٣

What To Say If Afflicted With Evil Eye

There are many words or remembrance (Adhkār) and supplications found in the Sunnah for one to say if afflicted with evil eye and protection from it. Any of the following can be said:

1 – Recite Sūrah Fātihah and blow on the place of pain - Bukhārī (2276)

2 – Recite Sūrah Al-Ikhlās, Sūrah Al-Falaq and Sūrah An-Nās and blow into your hands and wipe over the body. – Bukhārī (5017).

3 - Place the hand on the place of pain and say the following supplications:

بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillāh.
In the name of Allah - three times

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ

A’ūdhu billāhi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhādhiru.

I seek refuge with Allāh and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear - Seven times - Muslim (no. 2202).

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّةِ اللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ مِنْ وَجَعِي هَذَا

Bismillāh, a’oodhu bi-‘izzatillāhi wa qudratihi min sharri mā ajidu min waja’ee hādhā.

'In the Name of Allāh, I seek refuge in Allāh’s might and power from the evil of this pain I feel.' Then lift your hand and repeat that an odd number of times. – At-Tirmidhī (no. 3588). Authenticated by Shaykh Albānī in Silsilah As-Sahīhah (no. 1258).

أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّةِ اللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ

A’ūdhu bi-‘izzatillāhi wa qudratihi min sharri mā ajidu.

I seek refuge in Allāh’ might and power from the evil of what I am experiencing — with every wipe - Authenticated by Shaykh Albānī in Silsilah As-Sahīhah (no. 1415) and Sahīh Al-Jāmi’ (no. 3894).

أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا

Adh-hibil-ba’s Rabban-Nās, ashfi antash-Shāfee, lā Shifā’a illa shifā’uka, shifā’an lā yughādiru saqama.

Remove the harm, O Lord of the people! Heal, for You are The Healer. There is no healing that avails except your healing. A healing that leaves behind no ailment - Muslim (no. 2191).

5 - Put some saliva on your finger, then put the finger into some earth (soil, sand, etc) then wipe yourself or the person who is sick, saying:

بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، وَرِيقَةُ بَعْضِنَا، يُشْفَى سَقِيمُنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا

Bismillāh. Turbatu ardina, biriqati ba`dina, yushfa bihi saqimuni, bi 'idhni Rabbina'

In the Name of Allāh. The earth of our land and the saliva of some of us cures our sick ones by the permission of our Lord - Bukhārī (no. 5746).

6 - Say the following supplication. It is reported that the Angel Jibrīl came to Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “Muhammad, have you fallen ill?” The Prophet ﷺ said: “Yes.” So Jibrīl said:

بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ

Bismillāhi arqika, min kulli shay’in yu’dhika, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘aynin aw hasidin. Allāhu yashfika, bismillāhi arqika.

In the name of Allāh I perform Ruqyah upon you (seeking divine cure) from everything that harms you and from the evil of every soul, or from every envious eye, may Allah cure you. In the name of Allāh, I perform Ruqyah upon you (seeking divine cure) - Muslim (no. 2186).

May Allāh protect us all from evil eye. Amīn

Prophet ﷺ said:

"Hidden Shirk; a person stands to pray, and he beautifies his prayer because he sees the people looking at him!”

● {صحيح سنن ابن ماجة ٢/٤١٠/٣٣٨٩}

Ibn Rajab رحمه الله:

“Do not think that poverty is losing wealth, rather losing the religion is the greatest form of poverty.”



[مجموع الرسائل ٢٥/١]

Searching for Anti aging, skin healer and heart protector? Here it is

Umar Bin Khattab رضي الله عنه says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said, “Use Zait (زيت) (Olive oil) in eating & massage the body with it, for it comes from a precious (مباركة) (blessed) tree.  : Reference Tirmizi: 1851; Book No. 25, Hadees No. 67;

Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه says eat Zait (زيت) (Olive oil) & massage (with it) in it there is cure for 70 (سبعين) diseases, including Juzaam (الجذام) (leprosy) .  : Reference Abu Nu-aim/Al Zait: 684.

Olive oil has traditionally been used to prevent constipation, assist in ‘cleansing’ of the gallbladder and in treating various ailments related to skin problems such as burns, scratches and sunburns. Those who recognize its wonderful medicinal properties and the many uses to which it can be put will never fail to keep a bottle of pure olive oil in the house.

The studies found that people who regularly consume olive oil are much less likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, and hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels). It was found that older people who regularly used olive oil for cooking and salad dressing or with bread had a 41% lower risk of stroke, compared with their counterparts who never consumed it.

The leaf of the olive tree is commonly used by herbalists for its antiviral properties. It has been traditionally used to cool fevers by boiling the leaves and concocting a tincture that is then taken orally (Privitera). Olive leaf was not only used to treat severe cases of fever, but tropical diseases such as malaria as well. Today, olive leaf extract is available from natural health practitioners and taken orally in a tablet form.

Umar on interacting with others [trust, consultation and friendship]

It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattāb – Allāh be pleased with him – said:

Whoever exposes himself to suspicion, let him blame only himself for whoever suspects him.
He who covers his secret is in a position to choose [to correct himself].
Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you [and you have to change your opinion].
You can never pay back someone who disobeys Allāh in his dealings with you with anything better than obeying Allāh in your dealings with him.
Take righteous brothers [as friends]; acquire them in plenty, for they are a beautification in prosperity and an aid during calamity.
Do not ask about what has not yet happened until it actually happens, for what has happened is enough of an occupation to worry about what has not happened.
Let not your speech be given freely except to those who want to hear it and will value it.
Do not seek help in fulfilling a need you have except from someone who wants success for you in that endeavor.
Do not consult except people who fear Allāh, and do not accompany the sinner, [lest] you learn his sinfulness.
And be humble at the graves.

Abū Dāwūd, Kitāb Al-Zuhd article 89.

“Having Allāh on your side, doesn’t mean sailing on an ocean with no waves. It means sailing in a ship, which no storm can sink. It doesn’t mean you will not have storms. You will have storms, you will have waves. But when you have Allāh on your side, no storm will sink your ship.”

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) stated that eating from haraam earnings is one of the things that prevent du‘aa’s and righteous deeds from being accepted

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:

“O people, verily Allah is Good and does not accept anything but that which is good. Allah has enjoined upon the believers that which He enjoined upon the Messengers, as He says: ‘O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing’ [al-Mu’mineen 23:51] and ‘O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you’ [al-Baqarah 2:172].”

Then he mentioned a man who has travelled on a long journey and is dishevelled and covered with dust; he stretches forth his hands to the heaven, (saying) “O Lord, O Lord”, but his food is haraam (from haraam earnings), his drink is haraam, his clothing is haraam, he grew up nourished from haraam earning, so how can his du’aa’ be accepted?”

[Saheeh Muslim (1686)]

BRING EASE TO YOUR BROTHER

If you find someone in need, and you find him stressed, or you know that he has been afflicted with a calamity, then go visit him with the intention of speaking to him until you can bring happiness to his heart. If you do this, you are performing a great act of worship (‘ibadah). This is from the greatest acts of worship, (as though you are engaged in ‘ibadah) even if you speak to him about worldly matters. If you go to him and bring happiness to his heart by speaking to him about the worldly matters you see in your land and the interesting things you see, and things that will make him happy, then you are doing one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allāh the Exalted.

[Explanation of the Concise Advices of Shaykh-ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullah) by Shaykh Sulaymān ar-Ruḥaylī (Hafidhahullah), pg. 101, Authentic Statements Publishing]