‼️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)

📅 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

THE MONTH OF THE QUR’AAN IS APPROACHING!!!

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

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.

If you are going through a difficulty in life, take a step to give sadaqah. 💰

Umar bin al Khattab said:

❝Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given wealth and/or power.❞

(المطالب العالية 11/620)

Recite the Qur'aan, tranquility will descend on you #Surah_Kahf.

Ramadhan and the Sons of Ya’qub

Al-Imam ibnul Jawzi, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote the following beautiful words in Bustān al-Wā’idheen:

“It is said that the 12 months are like the sons of Ya’qub, upon him and his sons be the peace of Allah, and Ramadhan amongst the months is like Yusuf among his brothers. So, just as Yusuf was the most beloved of the sons to Ya’qub, likewise Ramadhan is the most beloved of months to A’lām al-Ghuyūb (the Knower of the Unseen, Allah تبارك و تعالى)”

Source: بستان الواعظين و رياض السامعين
ص. ٢٨٧، دار إبن حزم

So many Ramadhans come and go,some people pray all the taraweeh and nafls but mistreat people who are helpless around them, they even go for hajj and come back but with the same malice in their hearts.Now even this Ramadhan is here and people still don't change.same evil,malice,backstabbing and selfish habits.will such people ever change!!

Everything Belongs to Allaah

Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) said:

“If everything belongs to Allaah & then He takes something from you, it is His to begin with & if He gives you something then know it still belongs to Him. . . . so how can you get annoyed (about the Duniya)?”

[Sharh Riyadh as-Saliheen 1/207]

Some individuals look down on particular types of work or professions. The prophet, however, dismissed this notion. He taught his companions that true shame and humiliation come from dependence on the assistance of others, and that a person's whole dignity is linked to his or her labour, regardless of the type of employment.

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "No doubt, it is better for any one of you to cut a bundle of wood and carry it over his back rather than to ask someone who may or may not give him." [Bukhari 2074]

The best of the creation tended sheep. Moreover, they were not even his own but belonged to others, for fixed wages.

Creating Barriers Between Us & Distractions in Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, our teacher reminded us to be intentional about protecting our time. This is a month of immense mercy, forgiveness, and opportunities for growth—one that passes quickly. If I’m not mindful, distractions can steal my precious moments of worship and reflection.

One of the best ways to stay focused is to create steps between myself and that which wastes my time. Instead of relying on willpower alone, I can put practical barriers in place to keep my heart and mind where they need to be.

Practical Steps to Reduce Distractions
✅ Limit Screen Time: Remove unnecessary apps, turn off notifications, or place my phone in another room during key worship times.

✅ Pre-plan Meals: Meal prep or keep iftar/suhoor simple to avoid spending hours in the kitchen.

✅ Schedule Tasks Outside Ramadan: Postpone non-urgent tasks until after Eid.

✅ Create Worship Spaces: Designate a prayer space that is calm and free of distractions.

✅ Use Habit Stacking: Attach worship to daily actions (e.g., listening to Quran while cooking, making dhikr while walking).

Brain Dump: Things That Might Distract Me in Ramadan
Before Ramadan begins, I want to unload anything that could pull me away from what truly matters. Here’s a list of things I may need to handle before or after Ramadan, inshaAllah:

📝 Household Tasks:
▫️ Decluttering rooms that might take mental space.
▫️ Deep cleaning so I don’t focus on it later.
▫️ Setting up easy meal plans.

📝 Digital Distractions:
▫️ Clearing unread emails/messages.
▫️ Muting or unfollowing accounts that don’t benefit me spiritually.
▫️ Setting up auto-replies if needed.

📝 Social & Personal Commitments:
▫️ Informing family and friends about my Ramadan priorities.
▫️ Limiting unnecessary social outings.
▫️ Preparing Eid gifts in advance.

📝 Mental Load & Responsibilities:
▫️ Writing down all unfinished tasks and deciding if they can wait.
▫️ Letting go of the need to complete everything perfectly.
▫️ Delegating where possible.

By dealing with these distractions before Ramadan, I free myself to focus on what truly matters—Quran, dhikr, prayer, and seeking Allah’s mercy.

This Ramadan, I don’t want to just go through the month—I want to grow through it. InshaAllah, may Allah bless us with a month of focus, barakah, and nearness to Him. Ameen.

What distractions do you need to handle before Ramadan?

*Prepare your chewing stick(siwaak) also in Ramadan* .

Siwak for the person observing Saum (fasting).
Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi`a, "I saw the Prophet (salalaahu Alaihi wasalam) cleaning his teeth with Siwak while he was fasting so many times as I can't count."

The name of the chapter above, as in Sahih Bukhari, makes it clear, that it is permissible to use siwak while fasting. As per majority of the scholars, it is permissible to swallow the saliva after using the siwak, unless any flavor comes out it (fresh siwak), just as the fasting person is allowed to do wudoo’, then he should spit out the water from his mouth and then swallow his saliva. He does not have to dry his mouth completely from the water used for rinsing.
And narrated Abu Huraira [ may Allah be pleased with him ], "The Prophet (salalaahu Alaihi wasalam) said, 'But for my fear that it would be hard for my followers, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak on every performance of ablution."

The Sunnah of using Sewak

There are several times in which a Muslim may use Sewak at day and night:

The Prophet said: “Were it not for avoiding inflicting difficulties on my nation, I would have ordered them to use Sewak upon the performance of each prayer” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The total times of using Sewak by the Muslim at the day and night is not less than (20) times. The Muslim uses Sewak:

- Upon performing the five prayers, the regular Sunnah prayers, Al-Doha (Morning) prayer, Al-Wetr Prayer (i.e. ending prayer with odd Rak’ah – prostration – at night).

- Upon entering the house, because the first thing performed by the Prophet when he enters his house is using the Sewak, as narrated by Aisha – May Allah be pleased with her – in Sahih Muslim. So, every time you enter your house use Sewak in order to apply the Sunnah.

- Upon reading the Quran, for changing the smell of the mouth.
- Upon waking up.
- Upon making ablution (Wudoo’).

The Prophet – said: “The Sewak cleans the mouth and causes the pleasure of Allah the Almighty” (Narrated by Ahmad)

The benefit of applying this Sunnah:

a) Gaining the pleasure of Allah the Almighty.
b) Cleaning the mouth.

Sewaak or Miswaak are all the same and that is chewing stick,chew it even when fasting to gain reward from Allah and to follow the Sunnah of the prophet.

Being tested with a bad person in your life is not an excuse for you to generalize this judgment to everyone, such as an employee with a former tyrannical boss, a wife with an oppressive ex-husband, or a business partner with a deceitful partner.

Do not carry fear and anxiety with you, such that it prevents you from [forming] beneficial relationships and from your religious and worldly gains. Seek aid from Allah, pray Istikhaara, and be optimistic.

‏كونك تبتلى بشخص سيء، في حياتك، ليس عذرا لك أن تعمم هذا الحكم على الجميع.
كالموظف مع مديره السابق المتسلط
والزوجة مع طليقها الظالم
والشريك مع شريكه المخادع
لا تستصحب الخوف والقلق، فيحجزك ذلك عن العلاقات النافعة، ومصالحك الدينية والدنيوية.
استعن بالله، واستخر، وتفاءل.

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The Month Of Ramadan Has Arrived💖

From Abu Hurairah [رضي الله عنه] who said: The Messenger of Allaah [ﷺ] used to give good news to his Companions with the arrival of Ramadan, he would say:

«قد جاءكم شهر رمضان شهرٌ مبارك ، كتب الله عليكم صيامه ، فيه تفتح أبواب الجنة وتغلق فيه أبواب الجحيم ، وتغل فيه الشياطين ، فيه ليلةٌ خيرٌ من ألف شهر ، من حُرِمَ خيرها فقد حُرِم.»

❝Indeed the month of Ramadan has arrived, a blessed month. Allaah has prescribed fasting for you. In this month the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of hell are closed. The devils are shackled. In Ramadan there is a night better than a thousand months, whoever is prohibited from the good in that night then indeed he has been prohibited from good.❞

[📚Collected By Al-Mundhari In Targheeb Wa Tarheeb | Authenticated By Albaani, (1/490) | 📝Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

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Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali said:

❝Some of the scholars said: This Hadeeth is a foundation for some people congratulating others with the month of Ramadan.

How can one not give good news to the believer with the doors of Paradise opening.

How can one not give good news to the sinful that the doors of the Hell fire have been closed.

How can one not give good news to the intelligent one with that the devils are shackled.

Where can this time period be compared to any other time.❞

[📚Lata’if Al-Ma’arif, (1/158) | 📝Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

Ramadan Schedule!

1- Read 5 pages of the Quran after each prayer.
(So we finish the entire Quran during Ramadan)

2- Make 200 istghfar, after each prayer.
(So We can make istghfar at least 1000 times each day)

3-Read Surah al-ikhlas at least 3 times every day (reading it 3 times will give you the blessing of reading the ENTIRE Quran).

4- Recite “Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi سبحان الله !وبحمده
100 times a day, so you can forgiven for all your sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.

5- Give charity every day (even if it's just 100 Naira), because giving one hundred naira will multiply especially on Laylatul Qadr, this is why it's important to give out charity every day, so we don't miss it!!!

PAY ATTENTION TO THIS: PONDERING AND ACTING UPON IT

Reciting The Qur’aan Is The Best Dhikr

Sufyaan ath-Thawri [رحمه الله] said:

«سمعنا أنّ قراءة القرآن أفضلُ الذِّكر إذا عمل به»

❝We heard that reading the Qur’aan is the best Dhikr if it is acted upon.❞

[Fiqh al-Addeeya Wal Adhkaar, (1/50) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath al-Anbiyya]

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Imam an-Nawawi [رحمه الله] said:

«اعلم أن تلاوة القرآن هي أفضل الأذكار والمطلوب القراءة بالتدبر»

❝Know that reciting the Qur’aan is the best of the Adhkaar and what is required is reading whilst pondering over it.❞

[Fiqh al-Addeeya Wal Adhkaar, (No. 101) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath al-Anbiyya]