Are we creating a society of hypocrites?
The Prophet ﷺ pointed to 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 3x and said:
التَّقْوَى هَا هُنَا
"𝘗𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚."
('Sahih Muslim', 2564a).
It says in the Qur'an:
﴿ إِلَّا مَنْ أَتَى اللَّهَ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ﴾
"𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.”
(Qur'an 26:89).
The external actions are merely reflections of the internal state—if the heart is corrupt, outward behavior will follow.
Enforcing external practices, such as acts of worship, hijabs, beards, and turbans, without addressing the inner condition, leads to a society of hypocrisy. People may appear pious, but true piety will be absent.
When someone is immoral, people often say, "𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦." While marriage may help to some extent, if it were the ultimate solution, adultery would not exist.
External sins are simply symptoms of deeper spiritual ailments; so the real solution lies in healing the heart.
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
When our physical body falls ill, we rush to the doctor, yet spiritual illnesses of the heart often go untreated.
This is not to downplay the importance of external actions, but rather to stress that true righteousness requires internal purification as well.
The Prophet ﷺ pointed to 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 3x and said:
التَّقْوَى هَا هُنَا
"𝘗𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚."
('Sahih Muslim', 2564a).
It says in the Qur'an:
﴿ إِلَّا مَنْ أَتَى اللَّهَ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ﴾
"𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.”
(Qur'an 26:89).
The external actions are merely reflections of the internal state—if the heart is corrupt, outward behavior will follow.
Enforcing external practices, such as acts of worship, hijabs, beards, and turbans, without addressing the inner condition, leads to a society of hypocrisy. People may appear pious, but true piety will be absent.
When someone is immoral, people often say, "𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦." While marriage may help to some extent, if it were the ultimate solution, adultery would not exist.
External sins are simply symptoms of deeper spiritual ailments; so the real solution lies in healing the heart.
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
When our physical body falls ill, we rush to the doctor, yet spiritual illnesses of the heart often go untreated.
This is not to downplay the importance of external actions, but rather to stress that true righteousness requires internal purification as well.
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The Revelation in Ramadan
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The Suhuf of Ibrahim were revealed on the first night of Ramadan, the Tawrah was revealed on the sixth of Ramadan, the Injil was revealed on the thirteenth of Ramadan, the Zabur were revealed on the eighteenth of Ramadan, and the Qur’an was revealed on the twenty-fourth of Ramadan.”
Hasan. See Sahih Al-Jami’ Al-Saghir (no. 1497) by Al-Allamah Al-Albani
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The Suhuf of Ibrahim were revealed on the first night of Ramadan, the Tawrah was revealed on the sixth of Ramadan, the Injil was revealed on the thirteenth of Ramadan, the Zabur were revealed on the eighteenth of Ramadan, and the Qur’an was revealed on the twenty-fourth of Ramadan.”
Hasan. See Sahih Al-Jami’ Al-Saghir (no. 1497) by Al-Allamah Al-Albani
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The waiting of Yusuf in the darkness of prison before being set free.
The waiting of Ayyub suffering illness for years before being restored of health.
The waiting of Nuh tirelessly calling people to the truth over a lifetime.
The waiting of Musa in the Midian for years before receiving the prophethood.
Their waiting wasn’t just a passage of time, it was sabr in forms of trust, obedience, hope & true reliance on Allah.
When the wait ends, we see the trials transformed into blessings. 🤍
The waiting of Ayyub suffering illness for years before being restored of health.
The waiting of Nuh tirelessly calling people to the truth over a lifetime.
The waiting of Musa in the Midian for years before receiving the prophethood.
Their waiting wasn’t just a passage of time, it was sabr in forms of trust, obedience, hope & true reliance on Allah.
When the wait ends, we see the trials transformed into blessings. 🤍
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Islam Has Been Perfected For Muslims
Allah said,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الاِسْلَمَ دِينًا
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
This, indeed, is the biggest favor from Allah to this Ummah, for He has completed their religion for them, and they, thus, do not need any other religion or any other Prophet except Muhammad. This is why Allah made Muhammad the Final Prophet and sent him to all humans and Jinn. Therefore, the permissible is what he allows, the impermissible is what he prohibits, the Law is what he legislates and everything that he conveys is true and authentic and does not contain lies or contradictions.
Allah said;
وَتَمَّتْ كَلِمَتُ رَبِّكَ صِدْقًا وَعَدْلاً
(And the Word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice), (6:115) meaning, it is true in what it conveys and just in what it commands and forbids. When Allah completed the religion for Muslims, His favor became complete for them as well.
Allah said,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الاِسْلَمَ دِينًا
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
meaning, accept Islam for yourselves, for it is the religion that Allah likes and which He chose for you, and it is that with which He sent the best of the honorable Messengers and the most glorious of His Books.
Ibn Jarir recorded that Harun bin Antarah said that his father said,
"When the Ayah,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ
(This day, I have perfected your religion for you...) was revealed, during the great day of Hajj (the Day of Arafah, the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah) Umar cried.
The Prophet said,
The Prophet said,
صَدَقْت
(You have said the truth)."
What supports the meaning of this Hadith is the authentic Hadith,
إِنَّ الاِْسْلَمَ بَدَأَ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاء
Islam was strange in its beginning and will return strange once more. Therefore, Tuba for the strangers.
Imam Ahmad recorded that Tariq bin Shihab said,
"A Jewish man said to Umar bin Al-Khattab,
The Jew replied,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي
(This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you...).
Umar replied,
In the narration collected by Al-Bukhari in the book of Tafsir, through Tariq, he said,
"The Jews said to Umar,
[Tafseer Ibn Kathir of Surah Al-Ma'idah - 5:3]
Allah said,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الاِسْلَمَ دِينًا
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
This, indeed, is the biggest favor from Allah to this Ummah, for He has completed their religion for them, and they, thus, do not need any other religion or any other Prophet except Muhammad. This is why Allah made Muhammad the Final Prophet and sent him to all humans and Jinn. Therefore, the permissible is what he allows, the impermissible is what he prohibits, the Law is what he legislates and everything that he conveys is true and authentic and does not contain lies or contradictions.
Allah said;
وَتَمَّتْ كَلِمَتُ رَبِّكَ صِدْقًا وَعَدْلاً
(And the Word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice), (6:115) meaning, it is true in what it conveys and just in what it commands and forbids. When Allah completed the religion for Muslims, His favor became complete for them as well.
Allah said,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الاِسْلَمَ دِينًا
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
meaning, accept Islam for yourselves, for it is the religion that Allah likes and which He chose for you, and it is that with which He sent the best of the honorable Messengers and the most glorious of His Books.
Ibn Jarir recorded that Harun bin Antarah said that his father said,
"When the Ayah,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ
(This day, I have perfected your religion for you...) was revealed, during the great day of Hajj (the Day of Arafah, the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah) Umar cried.
The Prophet said,
What makes you cry?'
He said, What made me cry is that our religion is being perfected for us. Now it is perfect, nothing is perfect, but it is bound to deteriorate.'The Prophet said,
صَدَقْت
(You have said the truth)."
What supports the meaning of this Hadith is the authentic Hadith,
إِنَّ الاِْسْلَمَ بَدَأَ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاء
Islam was strange in its beginning and will return strange once more. Therefore, Tuba for the strangers.
Imam Ahmad recorded that Tariq bin Shihab said,
"A Jewish man said to Umar bin Al-Khattab,
O Leader of the Believers! There is a verse in your Book, which is read by all of you (Muslims), and had it been revealed to us, we would have taken that day (on which it was revealed) as a day of celebration.'
Umar bin Al-Khattab asked, Which is that verse!'The Jew replied,
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي
(This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you...).
Umar replied,
By Allah! I know when and where this verse was revealed to Allah's Messenger. It was the evening on the Day of Arafah on a Friday."'
Al-Bukhari recorded this Hadith through Al-Hasan bin As-Sabbah from Jafar bin Awn. Muslim, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith.In the narration collected by Al-Bukhari in the book of Tafsir, through Tariq, he said,
"The Jews said to Umar,
By Allah! There is a verse that is read by all of you (Muslims), and had it been revealed to us, we would have taken that day (on which it was revealed) as a day of celebration.'
Umar said, By Allah! I know when and where this verse was revealed and where the Messenger of Allah was at that time. It was the day of Arafah, and I was at Arafah, by Allah."[Tafseer Ibn Kathir of Surah Al-Ma'idah - 5:3]
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The one that makes excuses will not achieve anything. Rather the years will pass and he will find that others have exceeded him - become Huffadth and sought knowledge of their Dīn. The intelligent one does not make excuses - rather they manage their time well, strive and ask Allāh to aid them in this Dunya and Akhirah.
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
“Every breath we take is taking us closer to death. The time we spend in this world is short, the time we are held in our graves is long, and the punishment for following our lowly desires is calamitous.”
[Sincere Counsel to the Seekers of
Knowledge | Pg. 38 | Daarus Sunnah Publishing]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
“Every breath we take is taking us closer to death. The time we spend in this world is short, the time we are held in our graves is long, and the punishment for following our lowly desires is calamitous.”
[Sincere Counsel to the Seekers of
Knowledge | Pg. 38 | Daarus Sunnah Publishing]
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Forwarded from Deeniyyat فوائد
Al-Fawzan on Worrying about Future Provision and Means of Living
Wed 05 Nov, 2014 by Owais Al-Hashimi
Noble Shaykh, may Allāh give you success, the questioner says: I take care of my five daily prayers, doing them on time, and I regularly recite the Qurān and fast the supererogatory fasts, and all praise is for Allāh. But sometimes I am afflicted with fear about the future as it pertains to provision and means of living, for me and for my children, especially in recent times. This has caused me worry, sadness and confusion. What is your guidance for me regarding these things?
[00:00:34]
The Shaykh responded:
This is from Shayṭān, you must seek refuge with Allāh from this, if you feel this, you seek refuge with Allāh from this, and have a good opinion of Allāh, and rely on Him (by entrusting your affairs to Him). Allāh will make things easy as He wills.
Original (Arabic) audio: http://www.sahab.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=148310
https://owaisalhashimi.info/al-fawzan-on-worrying-about-future-provision-and-means-of-living/
Wed 05 Nov, 2014 by Owais Al-Hashimi
Noble Shaykh, may Allāh give you success, the questioner says: I take care of my five daily prayers, doing them on time, and I regularly recite the Qurān and fast the supererogatory fasts, and all praise is for Allāh. But sometimes I am afflicted with fear about the future as it pertains to provision and means of living, for me and for my children, especially in recent times. This has caused me worry, sadness and confusion. What is your guidance for me regarding these things?
[00:00:34]
The Shaykh responded:
This is from Shayṭān, you must seek refuge with Allāh from this, if you feel this, you seek refuge with Allāh from this, and have a good opinion of Allāh, and rely on Him (by entrusting your affairs to Him). Allāh will make things easy as He wills.
Original (Arabic) audio: http://www.sahab.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=148310
https://owaisalhashimi.info/al-fawzan-on-worrying-about-future-provision-and-means-of-living/
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When people hurt you for their worldly benefits just say “let this dunyaa be yours and akhirāh for ours.”
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Ibn Rajab Rahimahullah:
"How often are the verses of the Qur'an recited to us, yet our hearts remain like stones or even harder?
How many Ramadans pass over us, and our condition in them resembles that of the wretched?
The youth among us do not abandon their reckless desires, nor do the elders refrain from disgraceful deeds to join the ranks of the righteous."
[Lataif al-Ma'arif 174]
"How often are the verses of the Qur'an recited to us, yet our hearts remain like stones or even harder?
How many Ramadans pass over us, and our condition in them resembles that of the wretched?
The youth among us do not abandon their reckless desires, nor do the elders refrain from disgraceful deeds to join the ranks of the righteous."
[Lataif al-Ma'arif 174]
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“No believer is pricked by a thorn or more but that Allāh will raise him one degree in status or erase a sin.”
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5640, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2572
“No believer is pricked by a thorn or more but that Allāh will raise him one degree in status or erase a sin.”
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5640, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2572
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WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SPEAK WELL OF YOU AFTER YOUR DEATH
Anas bin Malik narrated that a funeral procession passed and the people praised the deceased. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It has been affirmed for him."
Then another funeral procession passed and the people spoke badly of the deceased. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It has been affirmed for him".
‘Umar bin Al-Khattab asked, "What has been affirmed?" He replied, "You praised this one so Paradise has been affirmed for him — and you spoke badly of that one, so Hell has been affirmed for him. You people are Allah's witnesses on earth.”
(Al-Bukhāri no. 1367)
‘Umar narrated a version in which Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:
“If four (righteous) people testify to the piety of a Muslim, Allah will grant him Paradise."
We asked, "If three persons testify his piety?" He (the Prophet) replied, "Even three."
Then we asked, "What about two?" He replied, "Even two." We did not ask him regarding one witness.
(Al-Bukhari no. 1368)
Anas bin Malik narrated that a funeral procession passed and the people praised the deceased. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It has been affirmed for him."
Then another funeral procession passed and the people spoke badly of the deceased. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It has been affirmed for him".
‘Umar bin Al-Khattab asked, "What has been affirmed?" He replied, "You praised this one so Paradise has been affirmed for him — and you spoke badly of that one, so Hell has been affirmed for him. You people are Allah's witnesses on earth.”
(Al-Bukhāri no. 1367)
‘Umar narrated a version in which Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:
“If four (righteous) people testify to the piety of a Muslim, Allah will grant him Paradise."
We asked, "If three persons testify his piety?" He (the Prophet) replied, "Even three."
Then we asked, "What about two?" He replied, "Even two." We did not ask him regarding one witness.
(Al-Bukhari no. 1368)
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Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“There is healing in three: a cupping operation, a drink of honey, and cauterization with fire, but I forbid my nation from using cauterization.”
al-Bukhārī 5357
“There is healing in three: a cupping operation, a drink of honey, and cauterization with fire, but I forbid my nation from using cauterization.”
al-Bukhārī 5357
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You will spend more time in your grave than in your house. Invest sensibly.
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How Many Recite The Book Of Allaah
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen [رحمه الله] said:
❝So many people recite the Book of Allaah Ta’ala. However, they recite it in wording and correctly recite its letters but they do not recite its meaning. They do not establish its Shari’a.
If you reflected upon the condition of the Islamic world today, you would find that most of the Islamic world are upon correctly reciting the letters, rather than establishing the meaning and the Shari’a.❞
[Taleeq Ala Saheeh Muslim, (2/11)]
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen [رحمه الله] said:
❝So many people recite the Book of Allaah Ta’ala. However, they recite it in wording and correctly recite its letters but they do not recite its meaning. They do not establish its Shari’a.
If you reflected upon the condition of the Islamic world today, you would find that most of the Islamic world are upon correctly reciting the letters, rather than establishing the meaning and the Shari’a.❞
[Taleeq Ala Saheeh Muslim, (2/11)]
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🥀𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗢 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵.💎
الَّذِينَ إِذَاأَصَابَتْهُمْ مُصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون999"
(Those) Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: 'Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.' [Surah Al-Baqarah: 156]"Meaning they comfort themselves with this statement, from what has afflicted them. And they know that they belong to Allah, He disposes (His Command) amongst them as He wishes. And they know that not even an atom's weight (of a deed) with Him, will be lost on the Day of Judgment. That will lead to their acknowledgement that they are His slaves and that they will return to Him in the Hereafter."
Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2/129y f@markazsalafileics
الَّذِينَ إِذَاأَصَابَتْهُمْ مُصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون999"
(Those) Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: 'Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.' [Surah Al-Baqarah: 156]"Meaning they comfort themselves with this statement, from what has afflicted them. And they know that they belong to Allah, He disposes (His Command) amongst them as He wishes. And they know that not even an atom's weight (of a deed) with Him, will be lost on the Day of Judgment. That will lead to their acknowledgement that they are His slaves and that they will return to Him in the Hereafter."
Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2/129y f@markazsalafileics
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Al-Imām Al-Hāfidh ibn Rajab al-Hambali [may Allāh have mercy on him] said:
“When a person’s hair turns grey, he is like a pregnant woman who has completed her term and now awaits only childbirth. Likewise, one who has reached old age awaits nothing but death. How disgraceful, then, for such a person to persist in sin.”
Latāif al-Ma’ārif | Page 346 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hambali [may Allāh have mercy on him]
Translation: Authentic Quotes
“When a person’s hair turns grey, he is like a pregnant woman who has completed her term and now awaits only childbirth. Likewise, one who has reached old age awaits nothing but death. How disgraceful, then, for such a person to persist in sin.”
Latāif al-Ma’ārif | Page 346 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hambali [may Allāh have mercy on him]
Translation: Authentic Quotes
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The believer awaits Ramaḍān like he awaits someone dear who has gone missing; he becomes concerned at its absence, worrying that he may not see it again, and becomes concerned at his deeds if he does see it.
“O Allah, deliver us to Ramaḍān, deliver Ramaḍān to us, and receive it from us having accepted it!”
المؤمن يترقب رمضان كترقبه المفقود العزيز، يحمل هم غيابه أن لا يدركه وهم لقائه بالعمل (اللهم سلِّمنا لرمضان وسلم لنا رمضان وتسلمه منا متقبلا)
“O Allah, deliver us to Ramaḍān, deliver Ramaḍān to us, and receive it from us having accepted it!”
المؤمن يترقب رمضان كترقبه المفقود العزيز، يحمل هم غيابه أن لا يدركه وهم لقائه بالعمل (اللهم سلِّمنا لرمضان وسلم لنا رمضان وتسلمه منا متقبلا)
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‼️ALL THAT OCCURS TO MANKIND IS BY ALLĀH'S PERMISSION‼️
ALLĀH informs us as HE did in Surah Al-Hadid,
*مَأ أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ فِى الاٌّرْضِ وَلَا فِى أَنفُسِكُمْ إِلاَّ فِى كِتَـبٍ مِّن قَبْلِ أَن نَّبْرَأَهَأ إِنَّ ذَلِكَ عَلَى اللَّهِ يَسِيرٌ*
No calamity occurs on the earth or in yourselves but it is inscribed in a record before WE bring it into existence. Verily, that is easy for ALLĀH. (57:22)
ALLĀH said here,
*مَا أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ*
No calamity occurs, but by the permission of ALLĀH,
Ibn Abbas said; "By the command of ALLĀH," meaning from HIS decree and will.
*وَمَن يُوْمِن بِاللَّهِ يَهْدِ قَلْبَهُ وَاللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ*
and whosoever believes in ALLĀH, HE will guide his heart. And ALLĀH is the All-Knower of everything.
Meaning, whoever suffered an affliction and he knew that it occurred by ALLĀH'S judgement and decree, and he patiently abides, awaiting ALLĀH'S reward, then ALLĀH guides his heart, and will compensate him for his loss in this life by granting guidance to his heart and certainty in faith. ALLĀH will replace whatever he lost for HIM with the same or what is better.
Ali bin Abi Talhah reported from Ibn `Abbas,
*وَمَن يُوْمِن بِاللَّهِ يَهْدِ قَلْبَهُ*
and whosoever believes in ALLĀH, HE will guide his heart
"ALLĀH will guide his heart to certainty. Therefore, he will know that what reached him would not have missed him and what has missed him would not have reached him."
There is an agreed upon Hadith that Al-Bukhari and Muslim collected and which states,
"Amazing is the believer: There is no decree that ALLĀH writes for him, but is better for him.
- If an affliction strikes him, he is patient and this is better for him.
- If a bounty is granted to him, he is thankful and this is better for him.
This trait is only for the faithful believer."
{Tafsir Ibn Kathīr}
#ibnkathir #taghabun (64:11)
ALLĀH informs us as HE did in Surah Al-Hadid,
*مَأ أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ فِى الاٌّرْضِ وَلَا فِى أَنفُسِكُمْ إِلاَّ فِى كِتَـبٍ مِّن قَبْلِ أَن نَّبْرَأَهَأ إِنَّ ذَلِكَ عَلَى اللَّهِ يَسِيرٌ*
No calamity occurs on the earth or in yourselves but it is inscribed in a record before WE bring it into existence. Verily, that is easy for ALLĀH. (57:22)
ALLĀH said here,
*مَا أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ*
No calamity occurs, but by the permission of ALLĀH,
Ibn Abbas said; "By the command of ALLĀH," meaning from HIS decree and will.
*وَمَن يُوْمِن بِاللَّهِ يَهْدِ قَلْبَهُ وَاللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ*
and whosoever believes in ALLĀH, HE will guide his heart. And ALLĀH is the All-Knower of everything.
Meaning, whoever suffered an affliction and he knew that it occurred by ALLĀH'S judgement and decree, and he patiently abides, awaiting ALLĀH'S reward, then ALLĀH guides his heart, and will compensate him for his loss in this life by granting guidance to his heart and certainty in faith. ALLĀH will replace whatever he lost for HIM with the same or what is better.
Ali bin Abi Talhah reported from Ibn `Abbas,
*وَمَن يُوْمِن بِاللَّهِ يَهْدِ قَلْبَهُ*
and whosoever believes in ALLĀH, HE will guide his heart
"ALLĀH will guide his heart to certainty. Therefore, he will know that what reached him would not have missed him and what has missed him would not have reached him."
There is an agreed upon Hadith that Al-Bukhari and Muslim collected and which states,
"Amazing is the believer: There is no decree that ALLĀH writes for him, but is better for him.
- If an affliction strikes him, he is patient and this is better for him.
- If a bounty is granted to him, he is thankful and this is better for him.
This trait is only for the faithful believer."
{Tafsir Ibn Kathīr}
#ibnkathir #taghabun (64:11)
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📅 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗿'𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
Join us this Ramadan in our daily reading schedule which is centered around complete surahs rather than page count or word count.
Each day, we will share a 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵𝘀, along with some benefits, inshaAllaah. This year, the themes are drawn from the massive tafsir encyclopedia al-Tafsir al-Muharrar.
The reading schedule in the attached image comes from Sheikh Muhammad Hisham Tahiri and is similar to a reading schedule proposed by ibn Taymiyah.
🔷 Click here to 𝘀𝗲𝗲/𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2023/03/15/the-reading-schedule-of-the-salaf-in-ramadan/
🔷 Click here to read about the 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2018/05/07/how-the-sahabah-read-and-divided-the-quran-ibn-taymiyah/
As you're reading this month, we also invite you to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 ~𝟵𝟴𝟬 𝘁𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀. You can explore in two ways:
1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/tafsir-translation-index/
2️⃣ 𝗢𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘇' 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/tafsir-by-surah/
May Allah enable us to reach Ramadan and to benefit from it. Aameen
Join us this Ramadan in our daily reading schedule which is centered around complete surahs rather than page count or word count.
Each day, we will share a 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵𝘀, along with some benefits, inshaAllaah. This year, the themes are drawn from the massive tafsir encyclopedia al-Tafsir al-Muharrar.
The reading schedule in the attached image comes from Sheikh Muhammad Hisham Tahiri and is similar to a reading schedule proposed by ibn Taymiyah.
🔷 Click here to 𝘀𝗲𝗲/𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2023/03/15/the-reading-schedule-of-the-salaf-in-ramadan/
🔷 Click here to read about the 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2018/05/07/how-the-sahabah-read-and-divided-the-quran-ibn-taymiyah/
As you're reading this month, we also invite you to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 ~𝟵𝟴𝟬 𝘁𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀. You can explore in two ways:
1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/tafsir-translation-index/
2️⃣ 𝗢𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘇' 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
🔗 https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/tafsir-by-surah/
May Allah enable us to reach Ramadan and to benefit from it. Aameen
Tulayhah
The Reading Schedule of the Salaf in Ramadan
Sheikh Muhammad Hisham Tahiri, (PhD in ‘Aqeedah from the Islamic University of al-Madinah and one of the scholars of Kuwait), authored a beneficial pamphlet on how to complete a reading of th…
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30 Questions and Answers on Fasting and Ramaḍān
By ʿAllāmah Abdul-ʿAzīz Ibn Bāz
Translation by ʿAbī ʿAbdir-Raḥmān Uways Onwordi at-Taweel
📖 https://masjidbinbaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Book-30-QA-Ramadan.pdf
*Recommend all our brothers and sisters, young and old to read this pdf online and benefit.*
👍🏾 Share the benefits by passing this on. Inshā’Allāh. Bārakallāhu feekum
By ʿAllāmah Abdul-ʿAzīz Ibn Bāz
Translation by ʿAbī ʿAbdir-Raḥmān Uways Onwordi at-Taweel
📖 https://masjidbinbaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Book-30-QA-Ramadan.pdf
*Recommend all our brothers and sisters, young and old to read this pdf online and benefit.*
👍🏾 Share the benefits by passing this on. Inshā’Allāh. Bārakallāhu feekum
Diseases of the Heart and Their Cures
When we look at the diseases of the heart, we realise how destructive they can be—not just to ourselves but to our relationships and, most importantly, our connection with Allah. It’s a journey of reflection and treatment, one that requires sincerity, devotion, and constant awareness of Allah.
Arrogance and Conceit
Arrogance stems from egotism, an overestimation of oneself, and a false sense of superiority. The best remedy is to cultivate humility—to remind ourselves constantly that we are nothing but slaves of Allah. We come from dust, and to dust, we shall return. True greatness belongs only to Allah, Al-Kabir, the Most Great.
Ostentation (Hidden Idolatry)
Showing off and seeking praise from others can quietly creep into our intentions, corrupting even our acts of worship. The cure is to check our intentions before any action. Ask yourself: “Am I doing this for Allah alone, or to be seen by others?” Renew your intention often and remember that Allah is the All-Seeing, the All-Knowing.
Jealousy, Envy, Hate, and Deceit
These feelings eat away at the heart and poison the soul. The treatment lies in transforming jealousy into positive envy—competing with others in goodness. Instead of resenting someone’s blessings, let it inspire you to strive harder for Allah’s pleasure. Make dua for the person you envy and ask Allah to bless you with contentment.
Suspicion
Suspicion arises from a lack of trust and confidence in others. While it’s wise to be cautious, too much suspicion can damage relationships and harden the heart. If we want to be trusted, we must also learn to trust others. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the most false of speech.”
Anger
Anger is a natural defense mechanism, but when left unchecked, it destroys both the heart and the mind. The Prophet ﷺ taught us practical steps to cool anger:
Change your position (sit if you’re standing, lie down if you’re sitting).
Change your environment.
Drink water.
Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan.
Imam Ghazali beautifully reminds us: “The love of Allah extinguishes the fire of anger.” Reflecting on Allah’s mercy and seeking His calmness will soften even the hardest hearts.
Stinginess
Stinginess stems from selfishness, materialism, and an unhealthy attachment to the dunya. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to seek refuge in Allah from this disease. He warned: “Beware of stinginess. It destroyed those before you; it led them to shed blood and violate sacred bonds.” The cure lies in generosity—giving for the sake of Allah and detaching from the love of worldly possessions.
Love of the World (Jah)
The extreme desire for wealth, power, fame, and status—this is the love of the dunya. It’s a dangerous disease because it distracts us from our ultimate purpose. The world is a fitnah (a test and a trial), and the hereafter is our real home. The cure is to constantly remind ourselves of this reality: "What is with you will end, but what is with Allah will last.” (16:96)
The Path to Healing
All these cures require a deep and sincere devotion to Allah. It starts with:
Regular prayers to keep our hearts grounded.
Reciting and reflecting on the Qur’an to nourish our souls.
Surrounding ourselves with good company—those who inspire us to be better, remind us of Allah, and walk the path of righteousness alongside us.
This journey is not about perfection but about progress, sincerity, and effort. Allah sees every step we take, and He comes closer to us when we strive to purify our hearts.
May Allah grant us hearts that are sound, humble, and free from diseases. May He fill them with His love, light, and remembrance. Ameen.
When we look at the diseases of the heart, we realise how destructive they can be—not just to ourselves but to our relationships and, most importantly, our connection with Allah. It’s a journey of reflection and treatment, one that requires sincerity, devotion, and constant awareness of Allah.
Arrogance and Conceit
Arrogance stems from egotism, an overestimation of oneself, and a false sense of superiority. The best remedy is to cultivate humility—to remind ourselves constantly that we are nothing but slaves of Allah. We come from dust, and to dust, we shall return. True greatness belongs only to Allah, Al-Kabir, the Most Great.
Ostentation (Hidden Idolatry)
Showing off and seeking praise from others can quietly creep into our intentions, corrupting even our acts of worship. The cure is to check our intentions before any action. Ask yourself: “Am I doing this for Allah alone, or to be seen by others?” Renew your intention often and remember that Allah is the All-Seeing, the All-Knowing.
Jealousy, Envy, Hate, and Deceit
These feelings eat away at the heart and poison the soul. The treatment lies in transforming jealousy into positive envy—competing with others in goodness. Instead of resenting someone’s blessings, let it inspire you to strive harder for Allah’s pleasure. Make dua for the person you envy and ask Allah to bless you with contentment.
Suspicion
Suspicion arises from a lack of trust and confidence in others. While it’s wise to be cautious, too much suspicion can damage relationships and harden the heart. If we want to be trusted, we must also learn to trust others. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the most false of speech.”
Anger
Anger is a natural defense mechanism, but when left unchecked, it destroys both the heart and the mind. The Prophet ﷺ taught us practical steps to cool anger:
Change your position (sit if you’re standing, lie down if you’re sitting).
Change your environment.
Drink water.
Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan.
Imam Ghazali beautifully reminds us: “The love of Allah extinguishes the fire of anger.” Reflecting on Allah’s mercy and seeking His calmness will soften even the hardest hearts.
Stinginess
Stinginess stems from selfishness, materialism, and an unhealthy attachment to the dunya. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to seek refuge in Allah from this disease. He warned: “Beware of stinginess. It destroyed those before you; it led them to shed blood and violate sacred bonds.” The cure lies in generosity—giving for the sake of Allah and detaching from the love of worldly possessions.
Love of the World (Jah)
The extreme desire for wealth, power, fame, and status—this is the love of the dunya. It’s a dangerous disease because it distracts us from our ultimate purpose. The world is a fitnah (a test and a trial), and the hereafter is our real home. The cure is to constantly remind ourselves of this reality: "What is with you will end, but what is with Allah will last.” (16:96)
The Path to Healing
All these cures require a deep and sincere devotion to Allah. It starts with:
Regular prayers to keep our hearts grounded.
Reciting and reflecting on the Qur’an to nourish our souls.
Surrounding ourselves with good company—those who inspire us to be better, remind us of Allah, and walk the path of righteousness alongside us.
This journey is not about perfection but about progress, sincerity, and effort. Allah sees every step we take, and He comes closer to us when we strive to purify our hearts.
May Allah grant us hearts that are sound, humble, and free from diseases. May He fill them with His love, light, and remembrance. Ameen.
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