Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad رضي said, “If a man comes to you complaining about another man, then say: O brother, forgive him, as forgiveness is closer to righteousness. If he says my heart cannot tolerate forgiveness, but rather retaliation as Allah Almighty has commanded me, then say: If you must, do so in the best manner and retaliate with the same measure which you were afflicted, or else return to the door of forgiveness. Surely, the door of forgiveness is wider. Whoever forgives and sets things right, his reward is with Allah. The one who forgives will sleep comfortably in his bed, but the one who avenges will toss and turn over his affairs.”

Ḥilyat al-Awliyā’ 8/112

عَنِ الْفُضَيْلِ بْنِ عِيَاضٍ رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْهِ أَنَّهُ قَال إِذَا أَتَاكَ رَجُلٌ يَشْكُوإِلَيْكَ رَجُلًا فَقُلْ يَا أَخِي اعْفُ عَنْهُ فَإِنَّ الْعَفْوَ أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَى فَإِنْ قَالَ لَا يَحْتَمِلُ قَلْبِي الْعَفْوَ وَلَكِنْ أَنْتَصِرُ كَمَا أَمَرَنِي اللهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ قُلْ فَإِنْ كُنْتَ تُحْسِنُ تَنْتَصِرُ مِثْلًا بِمِثْلِ وَإِلَّا فَارْجِعْ إِلَى بَابِ الْعَفْوِ فَإِنَّ بَابَ الْعَفْوِ أَوْسَعُ فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ عَفَا وَأَصْلِحْ فَأَجْرُهُ عَلَى اللهِ وَصَاحِبُ الْعَفْوِ يَنَامُ اللَّيْلَ عَلَى فِرَاشِهِ وَصَاحِبُ الِانْتِصَارِ يُقَلِّبُ الْأُمُورَ

8/112 حلية الأولياء وطبقات الأصفياء

Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin ibn Ḥamad al-Badr (may Allah preserve him) said:

“The first time the Mawlid (the celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birthday) was introduced was in the 4th century after Hijrah.
It was initiated by the Rāfiḍah (Shīʿah), the ʿUbaydiyyūn, imitating the Christians.
Darkness upon darkness.
And it is sufficient (as a proof) that the favored generations (the first three) passed without any mention of the Mawlid.”

📕 Lesson on Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī
Thursday, 3rd of Rabīʿ al-Awwal, 1441 AH

*Urdu*
شیخ عبدالمحسن بن حمد البدر حفظہ اللہ نے فرمایا:

’’سب سے پہلی مرتبہ میلاد (نبی کریم ﷺ کی ولادت کا جشن) چوتھی صدی ہجری میں شروع کیا گیا۔
اسے رافضہ عبیدیوں نے ایجاد کیا، جو نصاریٰ (عیسائیوں) کی نقل کر رہے تھے۔
تاریکی پر تاریکی۔
اور یہی کافی ہے کہ افضل ترین زمانے گزر گئے اور ان میں میلاد کا کوئی ذکر تک نہ تھا۔‘‘

📕 درسِ صحیح البخاری
جمعرات، 3 ربیع الاول، 1441 ھ

‎Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله

‎“Even if he were given the world and whatever is in it, he would never be able to fill the emptiness in his heart.”

‎[مدارج السالكين ٣/١٥٦]

Prophet Isa عليه السلام said:

“Place your treasures in heaven, for a man’s heart is where his treasure is.”

‎[كتاب الزهد الإمام أحمد بن حنبل ٣١٣]

💗 Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of Surah Fatihah

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma reported: “While the Angel Jibreel was sitting with Rasulullah ﷺ , he heard a creaking noise above him. Jibreel raised his head and said, “This is a door of Jannah that has been opened today and has never been opened before.” Then an angel descended from it, and Jibreel said, “This angel descended to the earth today and has never descended before.” The angel greeted him with Salaam and said, “Rejoice in two lights you have been given which were not given to any Prophet before you: Surah Fatihah and the last verses of Surah Baqarah. You will never recite a letter from them but that you will be given (the reward & blessings they contain).”
[Sahih Muslim] 💗

A Lesson in Etiquette: Why the Prophet (ﷺ) Picked Gourd Over Meat.

Narrated Anas:

I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) being served with soup and containing gourd and cured meat, and I saw him picking and eating the pieces of gourd.

Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 5437

Shaykh Umar Bhutvi commented

حافظ گوندلوی رحمہ اللہ کے حوالے سے والد صاحب نے فتح السلام میں نقل کیا ہے کہ اگر غور کریں تو سمجھ آتی ہے کہ آپ نے ظاہر یہ کیا گویا آپ کدو تلاش کررہے ہیں تاکہ انس رضی اللہ عنہ کو کھانے کے لیے گوشت مل جائے یعنی آپ غیر محسوس طریقے سے ایثار کررہے تھے کیونکہ اگر آپ اسے کھانے کے لیے گوشت دیتے تو وہ شرم محسوس کرتے جبکہ یہ کسی سے بھی مخفی نہیں کہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کو گوشت کس قدر پسند تھا ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔یہ بھی مزے کا نکتہ ہے

With reference to Hafiz Gondalvi (may Allah have mercy on him), my father mentioned in Fatah-ul-Salam that upon reflection, it becomes clear the Prophet (peace be upon him) was purposely searching for the gourd. He acted as if he wanted Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) to eat the meat. He was making an unnoticeable sacrifice because if he had given the meat directly to Anas, he would have felt shy. Furthermore, it is no secret how much the Prophet (peace be upon him) liked meat. This is also a profound point. (End quote)

At least 600 people were killed as a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan (Al Jazeera). Extremely sad news, but we should help anyone who is in need

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever meets the needs of his brother, Allah will meet his needs.” (Agreed upon; al-Bukhaari, 3/98; Muslim, 4/1996)

And he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever relieves a believer of some of the distress of this world, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever makes things easier for one who is suffering hardship, Allah will make things easier for him in this world and in the Hereafter. Whoever conceals a Muslim’s faults, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah will help a person so long as he helps his brother.” (Narrated by Muslim, 4/2074)

#Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله:

“Loving Prophet ﷺ is not to organise his birthday (Mawlid), rather loving him requires following him, holding onto his Shariah, defending it, calling to it and being firm upon it, this is real love for Prophet ﷺ.”

[فتاوى نور على الدرب الجزء الأول]

There is no point in arguing with someone who wants to celebrate the innovated Mawlid celebration; obedience and love cannot be taught, it is only gifted.

Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):

“For each (person), there are angels in succession, before and behind him. They guard him by the Command of Allah”

[ar-Ra‘d 13:11]

‘Ikrimah narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that he said: “They guard him by the Command of Allah” – this refers to angels who protect him from in front and from behind, but when the decree of Allah comes, they step back."

Mujaahid said: "There is no person who does not have an angel appointed over him, to protect him whilst he sleeps and when he is awake from the jinn, humans and vermin, so none of them come towards him, intending him ill, but the angel says: Get back – except for something that Allah decrees is to reach him, then it befalls him."

[Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 4/438]

When Prophet Isa (Jesus) returns, his mission will be multifaceted
- *Defeating the False Messiah*: He will lead the fight against the Dajjal (Antichrist), a figure of extreme deception and evil, and ultimately defeat him, bringing an end to chaos and restoring order.
- *Establishing Justice and Peace*: Prophet Isa will establish justice and equity on Earth, eradicating oppression and ensuring the principles of monotheism and righteousness prevail. He will rule with fairness, and wealth will abound.
- *Confirming Islamic Belief*: He will affirm the truth of Islam, guiding those who have strayed from the path back to the right way of worshiping Allah. His return will mark the final re-establishment of pure monotheistic belief in Allah.
- *Uniting Humanity*: Prophet Isa's return will unite people of different faiths in the worship of Allah, symbolizing ultimate harmony among all humanity.
- *Breaking the Cross and Abolishing Jizya*: He will break the cross, symbolizing the rejection of distorted Christian beliefs, and abolish the jizya tax, as all people will embrace Islam during his reign.
- *Restoring Monotheism*: Prophet Isa will reaffirm the oneness of Allah, clarifying that he never claimed divinity, and guiding humanity towards the true faith.

His return is seen as a pivotal event in Islamic eschatology, marking the beginning of a golden age of peace, justice, and righteousness before the final judgment

Ahmad ibn Harb (d. 234 AH رحمه الله) said:

"I worshiped Allah for fifty years and did not find the sweetness of worship until I left three things:

I left seeking the approval of people until I was able to speak the truth.

I left the company of the wicked until I found the company of the righteous.

And I left the sweetness of this world until I found the sweetness of the Hereafter..."

[Siyar A'lam al-Nubala: 11/34]

💎💎💎
Repay Them Or Make Du’ā!

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“If anyone does something good for you, then repay him. If you do not have the means to repay him, then supplicate for him, until you feel that you have repaid him.”

[Abu Dawud 1672, trans: Umar Quinn]

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜

Your circle will either bring you closer to Jannah or push you towards Jahannam. Choose them wisely.
Not everyone who laughs with you wants good for you. In Islam, companionship is an amanah, it shapes your heart, your habits, your destiny. Be with people who remind you of Allah without even speaking His name. The ones who care about your Akhirah more than your approval. The ones who pull you back when you’re about to fall, even if it means you get upset at them.

Not everyone is worth calling a friend. And not every friend deserves a front-row seat in your life. Protect your peace. Protect your deen.

Muneeb K.

Narrated by Abu dhar رضى الله عنه
"The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم asked me at sunset: "Do you know where the sun goes (at the time of sunset)?"
I replied: "Allah and His Messenger know better."

He said: "It goes (i.e. travels) till it prostrates Itself underneath the Throne and takes the permission to rise again, and it is permitted (...)"

[Bukhari, 3199]

WITH THE 'NAME OF ALLĀH' ONE IS PROTECTED FROM EVERY HARM IN THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH

Aban ibn Uthman said: I heard Uthman ibn Affan (his father, may ALLĀH be pleased with him) say: I heard the Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) say: "If anyone says three times:

بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلَّذِى لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ ٱسۡمِهِ شَيءٌ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَلَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلۡعَلِيمُ
Bismillāhil-lathī lā yadhurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardhi wa lā fis-samā'i wa Huwas-Samī'ul- 'Alīm.

In the name of ALLĀH with whose name nothing is harmed on earth nor in the heavens and HE is The All-Hearing, The All-Knowing.'

he will not suffer sudden affliction till the morning, and if anyone says this in the morning, he will not suffer sudden affliction till the evening."

Aban (the narrator of the hadith) was afflicted by some paralysis and when a man who heard the hadith began to look at him, he said to him: 'Why are you looking at me? I swear by ALLĀH, I did not tell a lie about Uthman, nor did Uthman tell a lie about the Prophet (ﷺ), but that day when I was afflicted by it, I became angry and forgot to say them.

📚 Sunan Abi Dāwūd #5088

BENEFITS FROM THE LATTER PART OF THE HADITH:

1⃣. That anger is an affliction which comes between a person and his intellect.

2⃣. If ALLĀH wills the execution of HIS decree, HE diverts the servant from whatever would prevent it.

3⃣. The strong eagerness of the hadith transmitters in bearing and conveying (narrations).

4⃣. The firm certainty of the early predecessors in ALLĀH, the Exalted.

📚 Mentioned in Bahjatu an-Nādhirīn: Sharḥ Riyādhus-Saliḥīn by Sheikh Sulaym al-Hilālī (Hadīth #1457)

Al-Qurtubī (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said concerning this Hadīth: "This is an authentic report and a truthful statement whose proof we came to know by way of both Dalīl (i.e. the evidence in the Hadīth) as well as Tajribah (from actual experience). Since I first heard this Hadīth I acted upon it, and nothing harmed me until ˹one day˺ I did not recite it. As a result, I was stung by a scorpion during the night in Madīnah. When I thought over it, I realized that I had forgotten to seek refuge ˹in ALLĀH˺ through these words.

📚 Ibn Alān's 'al-Futūḥāh ar-Rabbāniyah (3/100)

The more you expose yourself on social media, the more people will discover about you. And once they know too much, they will always have something to say. That’s when the downfall begins, the loss of your privacy and the decline of your mental health.

Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al-Uthaymeen lُ[رَحِمَهُ اْلَّله]l said:

❝Dσ yσu see any destructiσn mσre severe than the destructiσn σf the Ummah nσwadays? They are Billiσn in numbers, they are nearly σne-fσurth σf the wσrld pσpulatiσn, but they have nσ value in the glσbal cσmmunity in spite σf having mσral fσrce, material pσwer and manpσwer. But when they neglected the Deen σf Allaah, Allaah عز وجل fσrsσσk them, sσ that a persσn trusts (and relies σn) the σppressσrs amσng the Kuffaar mσre than he trusts his σwn brσthers amσng the Muslims – and this is an σrdeal and a calamity.❞

📚 [التعليق على السياسة الشرعية ص. 197]